Master Electricians for Trenton, NJ — Old Wiring, New Code
Trenton's housing stock is old — pre-war row houses, converted multifamilies, and rental portfolios that have been patched a dozen times by a dozen different hands. We come in, find what's actually wired wrong, and bring it back to code.
Rental-property code corrections and CCO inspections
Trenton's Certificate of Continued Occupancy inspections fail more electrical work than anything else. The usual culprits: missing GFCI in kitchens and baths, ungrounded three-prong receptacles, open splices in basements, and double-tapped neutrals in panels. We do CCO repair lists routinely — fast turnaround, paperwork the inspector accepts the first time.
Service entrance repair on row homes
Row-home service entrances on a shared brick wall are a specific problem — the SE cable is exposed to weather, the meter pan is rusted through, and the mast is unsupported. We replace with proper rigid conduit through a roof flange, a new meter pan flush-mounted to brick, and a panel relocation to interior space if it makes sense for the layout.
Working with PSE&G in Trenton
Trenton sits inside PSE&G territory. For underground service repairs we coordinate with PSE&G's UG group, which has its own scheduling and ticketing. For overhead drops we file the standard service alteration. We've got the contacts and we know which tickets need a phone call follow-up to actually get scheduled.
Multifamily metering and tenant separation
Many Trenton multifamily conversions never properly separated tenant circuits from house loads. We meter each unit cleanly, run dedicated feeders, and put house loads (hallway lights, basement, exterior) on a landlord meter so tenants pay only their own usage. Done right, this also passes the next CCO inspection without a second visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast can you turn around a CCO repair list in Trenton?
Most lists are 1–3 days of work. We can usually start within 48 hours of seeing the inspector's report. We coordinate the re-inspection directly with the city so you don't lose another week waiting on scheduling.
Do you work on multifamily and rental properties, or just owner-occupied?
Both. A large share of our Trenton work is rental and small multifamily. We bill landlords directly, provide W-9 and COI on request, and document every job photographically so you have a paper trail for the next sale or refinance.
Are you actually licensed in New Jersey, or just 'insured'?
Both. DK Electrical Solutions holds an active New Jersey Electrical Contractor license under a Master Electrician of record, plus general liability and workers' comp. We hand the license number and COI to any homeowner or GC who asks before we pull the first permit.