First Wave Electrical

generator service, outdoor lighting expert, heating & cooling contractor,

About us

First Wave Electrical, has over 30 years of experience to service your every electrical need. At First Wave we pride ourselves on quality and satisfaction the first time at affordable pricing. Whether your current or future needs include installs or repairs, we have you covered.

Business highlights

19 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Veteran Owned & Operated

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes

Reviews

4.851 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
88%
4
10%
3
2%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
responsiveness
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 51 reviews

Tamer E.
03/2021
5.0
Very good and high quality

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.5
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

George L.
01/2021
4.0
Responds immediately, good follow up. He kept us apprised of what he was doing with work that needed to be done.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Andrea D.
12/2020
3.0
He did not follow up with an invoice for the work completed. I will send him 1099 at end of the year.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
2.0

$460

Linda M.
12/2020
5.0
he came and did the work a little on the high side for price but for the work he did it was great

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Edward A.
11/2020
5.0
I needed a Transfer Switch for a portable generator installed, and Mike responded immediately! As a first time homeowner, finding an honest expert you can trust is difficult, but Mike has the proven experience and excellent communication skills to make any customer feel at ease. He kept to his word and did the job cleanly within the same day. For me, his price was absolutely fair. Mike will be my go-to for any electrical needs going forward. Thanks, Mike! -Eddie

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$880

David U.
10/2020
4.0
Mike did a good job . He was quick in doing the install. Had good ideas on fixture removal and fan replacement . Mike showed up on date of install and had to move it out 2 days as he had forgot he promised the install when he originally showed up . Also forgot his ladder after visiting the day before . Not to worry he used mine . He also was very good in explaining his work and allowing me to help him in any way.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Loy W.
09/2020
5.0
Mike did a good job in installing the switch. Nice and clean.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

tom c.
09/2020
5.0
First Wave was great. They installed recessed lighting in 6 rooms in my house and completely made it feel like new. Mike was professional, upfront, did clean work and was a pleasure to work with. Will be using them again in the near future.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

prasanna j.
08/2020
5.0
Michael was great and very responsive. We moved into a new house and needed a 240 volt dryer line installed. I called 5 electricians and none responded except Michael. He came and gave a reasonable estimate and a date in earnest to meet our needs. He finished the job as planned on time and with no hidden charges. Overall great experience.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

John B.
06/2020
5.0
Hired First Wave to repair some low voltage outdoor lighting. Called them late Thursday and they returned my call right away. Mike showed up Friday morning and diagnosed the problem and completed the repair that day. Very professional and excellent quality. I would recommend them anytime.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Fani R.
06/2020
5.0
Michael from First Wave Electrical installed an outdoor Charger. He was on time, knew his stuff and did a really wonderful job. I recommend Michael for your electrical needs. I'm looking to bring him back for other electrical fixes around the house. Good value for the money and very organized work ethic which I appreciate a lot.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

chris k.
06/2020
5.0
We hired Michael from First Wave and came away extremely impressed and happy with his work. He's polite, punctual, professional, and extremely honest about his pricing. Michael does a great job of walking you through what needs to be done and explains everything he's doing while keeping pricing fair and reasonable. He also took it upon himself to check in with us a couple days after the job to see if everything was ok. First class experience top to bottom and a great person to work with. Definitely one of the top experiences we've ever had with service providers. Additionally, we're already looking to hire him for future jobs and have already referred him to family/friends. Highly recommended.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Marla B.
06/2020
5.0
Very punctual. Did excellent job installing a switch,plug and electric line for my dryer.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Robin M.
06/2020
5.0
Michael is so profession. I would recommend his service 100%

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Thomas F.
06/2020
5.0
Great service. Wonderful experience

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Charles B.
05/2020
5.0
Michael owner of "First Wave Electrical is a very Professional, Qualified electrician. He upgraded my electric panel from 60 amp power to 100 amp power. His work is professional. He cleaned up the work area up when he completed the project. His pricing is reasonable and fair. I highly recommend his work. I will be calling him back to do more projects that I need done.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Magdalena M.
05/2020
5.0
Excellent professional. He was courteous, knowledgeable and explained and answered every question I asked. My new electrician from now on, without a doubt. Highly recommended!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Josef S.
04/2020
5.0
Awmazing!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

serge k.
01/2020
5.0
excellent service, arrived on time, great job, great price====and a very nice guy!!!!! thanks again !!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Lee R.
01/2020
5.0
Great work. Great guy. Fair price.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Analice F.
01/2020
5.0
Quickly and professionals guys.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

David J.
01/2020
5.0
Mike installed a Tesla wall charger on my garage and upgraded some electrical work in the basement. Did a great job, very professional. Definitely recommend.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
4.5

Yes, I recommend this pro
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Contact information

547 Fairmount Avenue, Chatham, NJ 07928


Service hours

Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day
Sunday:
Open All Day

Licensing

Licensed*

Trade License Number
34EI01603400
Trade License Expiration
03/31/2027
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

generator service,
outdoor lighting expert,
heating & cooling contractor,
electrician,
Lighting,
ceiling fan,
handyman service

FAQ

Monday: Open All Day

Tuesday: Open All Day

Wednesday: Open All Day

Thursday: Open All Day

Friday: Open All Day

Saturday: Open All Day

Sunday: Open All Day

Yes, First Wave Electrical offers free project estimates.
No, First Wave Electrical does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, First Wave Electrical does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, First Wave Electrical offers emergency services.
Yes, First Wave Electrical offers warranties.

Contact information

547 Fairmount Avenue, Chatham, NJ 07928


Service hours

Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day
Sunday:
Open All Day