Electrician in Chatham, NJ

Voltus Energy Solutions is a New Jersey licensed electrical contractor serving both Chatham Borough and Chatham Township. Many of Chatham’s homes are older houses with real character: Victorians and pre-war homes around the Main Street Historic District alongside a large mid-century stock. The older ones were built to last, with construction and finishes that demand a careful hand, so we modernize them without tearing them apart or damaging the home.

Whether your Chatham home needs knob-and-tube wiring replaced, an undersized panel upgraded, or an EV charger added, we bring it up to safe, modern, code-compliant standards, and we handle the permitting whether you are in the Borough or the Township.

What we do most often in Chatham

Older and historic homes, honest advice

A lot of our Chatham work is triage: identifying what is genuinely unsafe, what is simply outdated, and what can wait. If you are buying in town, our pre-purchase electrical inspection gives you a clear picture before closing. In the Main Street Historic District and the older Borough neighborhoods, we route and conceal upgrades so they respect the character of the house, and we note that historic-district projects can carry additional review.

Permits and inspections in Chatham

Both Chatham municipalities work under New Jersey’s Uniform Construction Code, but they file differently, and we handle whichever applies to your address:

  • Chatham Township: electrical permits are issued by the Township’s own Construction Department at the Municipal Building, 58 Meyersville Road.
  • Chatham Borough: the Borough handles zoning locally, while construction and electrical permits are processed through the shared Madison Building Department.

As your licensed contractor, we pull the correct permit, schedule the inspections, and carry the work to sign-off. NJ Electrical Contractor License #34EI01906000, fully insured.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to replace the knob-and-tube wiring in my Chatham home?

Not always all at once, but it should be assessed. Many insurers will not cover active knob-and-tube, and it cannot safely handle modern loads. We inspect what you have and give you a prioritized plan.

Which office issues my electrical permit, the Borough or the Township?

It depends on your address. Chatham Township issues its own permits at 58 Meyersville Road, while Chatham Borough’s construction permits run through the Madison Building Department. We confirm the right one and file it for you.

My home still has a fuse box or 100-amp service. Should I upgrade?

Likely, especially before adding an EV charger, central air, or a remodel. A 200-amp panel upgrade is the usual fix and is often required to pass inspection.

Is aluminum wiring a concern?

It can be. Aluminum branch wiring from the 1960s and 70s loosens and overheats at connections. We assess and remediate it properly. More on the risks here.

Serving Chatham and nearby towns

Voltus proudly serves both Chatham Borough and Chatham Township, along with nearby communities including Livingston, Short Hills, and Millburn. See all our service areas.

Old wiring, a new EV, or a storm-season worry?

Call Voltus at (973) 382-9995 for a Chatham electrical assessment, or request service online. We answer, take down the details, and can escalate real emergencies right away.

Electrical services we offer in Chatham

Panel upgrades and replacement, EV charger installation, backup power, rewiring and system design, ceiling fan installation, troubleshooting and repair, landscape and outdoor lighting, whole-home surge protection, and 24/7 emergency service.


Flexible financing available through Wisetack. Break projects of $500 or more – panel upgrades, rewiring, EV chargers – into easy monthly payments. Prequalifying is quick and uses a soft credit check. Ask for a financing link with your estimate, or call (973) 382-9995.

Voltus Energy Solutions is based in Montclair – meet your local electrician in Montclair or browse all service areas.

Scroll to Top