We’re Superpower Electric, based in Red Bank — about 20 minutes west via Route 36. NJ Electrical License #12849. Family-owned since 1996. Over 900 five-star reviews. We’ve been working on Highlands homes through every phase of this borough’s story.
Highlands sits at the tip of the northern Jersey Shore — where the Shrewsbury River meets Sandy Hook Bay — and no borough in Monmouth County has a more complicated electrical story. In 2012, a nearly 10-foot storm surge from Hurricane Sandy inundated 80% of the borough’s homes and businesses. The low-lying blocks around Bay Avenue and Shore Drive took catastrophic damage. Some homes were gutted to the studs. Others were demolished entirely. And a decade-plus later, Highlands is still rebuilding — with elevated construction, new panels, stricter flood codes, and a resilience that defines this town.
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Our Red Bank office puts us 20 minutes from Highlands via Route 36 — close enough for same-day service and fast emergency response across the borough.
✓ 20-minute drive — Route 36 through Middletown and Atlantic Highlands ✓ No travel surcharges — Highlands is within our core Monmouth County service zone ✓ Technicians who understand this borough — the two zones, the flood history, the rebuild standards ✓ 24/7 emergency service — Highlands doesn’t need to be reminded why this matters
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Highlands has roughly 3,100 housing units across less than three-quarters of a square mile of land. The housing eras break down in an unusual pattern: 42% was built between 1970 and 1999 (many of these are condos and multi-family units along the waterfront), 24% predates 1939 (concentrated on the bluffs and in historic Parkertown), and about 14% comes from the 1940s–1960s post-war era.
In the lowlands, Sandy forced many homeowners through gut renovations. Some got new panels during the rebuild. Others patched the damage and kept their original 100-amp or even 60-amp service. If your home was repaired but the panel wasn't replaced, it's running on borrowed time.
On the bluffs, homes that escaped Sandy often have panels that haven't been touched since original construction — 100-amp panels in the mid-century homes, and in the pre-war properties, occasional fuse boxes that insurance companies won't cover.
We upgrade to 200-amp service. For larger homes on the bluffs with pools, outdoor entertaining areas, or detached structures, we install sub-panels to distribute loads properly.
Pre-war homes on the bluffs (Parkertown, Water Witch, Highland Avenue area): Highlands' oldest residential stock — bungalows and cottages dating to the early 1900s, some even older. Knob-and-tube wiring, cloth-insulated conductors, and ungrounded circuits are found in unrenovated properties in these sections. The bluff neighborhoods escaped Sandy's surge, but the wiring inside is 80–120 years old. Insurance companies are flagging these during renewals.
1970s–1990s waterfront condos and townhomes (Shore Drive, Bay Avenue, Linden Avenue): This era of construction makes up the largest share of Highlands housing. Many of these units were damaged during Sandy and partially rebuilt. The wiring may be post-Sandy replacement (good) or patched original (concerning). Some buildings in this era have Federal Pacific or Zinsco panels — defective brands that should be replaced regardless of Sandy status.
Post-Sandy rebuilds and elevated construction: Newer construction built to current flood and electrical codes. Generally in good shape, but homeowners may need EV charger circuits, generator connections, or customization beyond what the builder provided.
No town in Monmouth County understands the value of a generator like Highlands. Sandy left parts of the borough without power for weeks. But Sandy was the catastrophic event — the routine ones happen every year. JCP&L's overhead lines running through Highlands' tree canopy and exposed coastal terrain make multi-day outages a near-certainty during nor'easters, summer thunderstorms, and tropical systems.
For the waterfront homes, a generator isn't optional — it's sump pump protection, refrigeration, and the ability to stay in your home during the weather events that define life on Sandy Hook Bay.
We install Generac, Kohler, and Briggs & Stratton standby generators. We handle everything — load calculation, unit sizing, gas line coordination, concrete pad (elevated above flood level where required), automatic transfer switch, permitting, and final inspection. Most Highlands homes need a 16–22kW unit. Elevated homes with higher electrical loads may need larger units.
Highlands has a unique commuter profile — many residents use the Seastreak Ferry from neighboring Atlantic Highlands to reach Manhattan, making it one of the few shore communities with a direct water commute to the city. That commuter population is increasingly driving electric.
We install Level 2 home chargers for Tesla, ChargePoint, and all brands. As a Tesla Certified Installer, our electricians are factory-trained to install the Wall Connector to exact specifications.
Most Highlands homes need a panel upgrade before a charger can be installed — a Level 2 charger pulls 40–50 amps on a dedicated 240V circuit, and the majority of panels here don't have that capacity to spare. We handle both in a single visit.
Whole-House Surge Protection — Every power restoration after an outage sends a voltage spike through the grid. In a borough that loses power as often as Highlands, surge protection isn't optional — it's defense for your appliances, electronics, and HVAC. Free with every full panel upgrade.
Indoor & Outdoor Lighting — Exterior fixtures in Highlands face salt air, wind-driven rain, and coastal UV exposure year-round. We install marine-grade, corrosion-resistant housings. Interior lighting for kitchen and bathroom renovations, recessed lighting, and smart lighting controls.
Electrical Inspections — Critical in Highlands. Pre-purchase inspections can reveal Sandy-era patch repairs, unpermitted work done during the rebuild chaos, undersized panels, and wiring that doesn't meet current code. Pre-sale inspections prevent surprises at closing.
Smoke & CO Detectors — Hardwired, interconnected systems required by NJ law. Required for every home sale. Many Highlands homes that were gut-renovated after Sandy need their detectors assessed — units installed in 2013-2014 are now past or approaching their 10-year lifespan.
Outlets, Switches & GFCI — GFCI protection for kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and all exterior receptacles. Critical for elevated homes where the ground-level garage/storage area is within the flood zone.
Emergency Electrician — 24/7 — Burning smells, sparking outlets, power loss, storm damage. Call (732) 851-8487 any time.
Highlands is geographically unusual — the borough’s 0.74 square miles of land includes both low-lying waterfront and bluffs rising nearly 200 feet above sea level. Our crews have been here since 1996, and know just how different each sections electrical needs are.
This is where Sandy hit hardest — up to 8 feet of water through the Bay Avenue business district and surrounding residential blocks. The housing here includes 1970s–1990s condos and townhomes (The Sandpiper, Sea Watch, and other waterfront complexes), small single-family homes, and post-Sandy elevated new construction. Electrical profiles vary wildly: some homes were fully rebuilt with modern panels and wiring; others were patched enough to pass inspection. Generator demand is the highest in the borough — these homes are in the flood zone and most vulnerable to storm-related power loss. Outdoor electrical needs marine-grade, weather-rated installation.
Higher ground — the bluffs overlooking Sandy Hook Bay where the Navesink Twin Lights have stood since 1862. The housing up here skews older: pre-war bungalows and cottages that escaped Sandy's surge but carry aging wiring, undersized panels, and the accumulated deferred maintenance of 80–100 years. The bluffs also include some mid-century construction and newer custom homes built for the views. Electrical work here focuses on panel upgrades, rewiring, and modernization rather than storm recovery.
A historic section of the borough, named for the Parker family who settled here. Located on the bluffs with some of Highlands' oldest homes. Knob-and-tube wiring and fuse boxes are found in unrenovated properties. These homes need careful rewiring that respects their age and construction while bringing the electrical system into the 21st century.
At Super Power Electric, our customers come first. That is why we only hire the best—conducting comprehensive background tests and drug screenings so you can breathe easy with our trusted employees.
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Whether you’re upgrading a panel, rewiring a blufftop cottage, installing a generator on an elevated home, or adding an EV charger — we’re 20 minutes away and ready to help.
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About 20 minutes from our Red Bank office via Route 36. For emergencies, we can typically arrive within 30–45 minutes.
Absolutely. We see this regularly in Highlands — homes that were rebuilt to flood code but with electrical systems sized for the original footprint, not the current usage. We'll assess your actual load and recommend upgrades if needed.
Yes. Post-Sandy elevated construction in Highlands has specific electrical requirements — panel placement, conduit routing, generator mounting, and ground-level circuits that must be flood-safe. We're experienced with these configurations.
Likely, yes. The bluff homes escaped Sandy but many have original wiring and panels from the 1920s–1960s that are past their usable life. If your home has a fuse box, knob-and-tube wiring, cloth insulation, or a 100-amp panel, it's overdue for modernization.
In most Highlands homes, yes. A Level 2 charger needs a 40–50 amp dedicated circuit, and the majority of panels in the borough don't have that spare capacity. We handle both the upgrade and installation in a single visit.
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