Rumson isn’t like other towns. The estates along the Navesink and Shrewsbury rivers, the turn-of-the-century homes on Rumson Road, the waterfront properties with private docks — these homes require electricians who understand both historic preservation and modern electrical demands.
We’ve been serving Rumson since 1996. We’ve worked on Victorian estates built in the 1880s. Colonials from the early 1900s. Contemporary waterfront homes with 400-amp service. New construction designed to blend with Rumson’s architectural character.
We’re 8 minutes from Rumson, and we’ve built our reputation here one project at a time — through quality work, respect for your property, and the kind of service that Rumson homeowners expect.
Many Rumson homes are architectural treasures — Victorian mansions, Colonial Revival estates, and properties recognized by the borough's Historic Preservation Commission. Electrical work in these homes requires:
We've worked with Rumson homeowners renovating 1880s Victorians and 1920s estates. We understand the balance between preserving what makes these homes special and providing the electrical infrastructure modern living requires.
Most Rumson renovations start with the electrical panel. Whether you're updating a kitchen, adding central air, or preparing for an EV charger, your panel needs to support the load.
Many historic Rumson homes still have:
A 200-amp panel upgrade — or 400-amp for larger estates — gives you capacity for modern HVAC, kitchen appliances, home offices, pool equipment, landscape lighting, and EV charging.
Hurricane Sandy hit Rumson hard — 284 properties sustained substantial damage, 11 sewage pump stations went offline, and the borough experienced total power outages. Storm surges of 8 to 12.5 feet flooded homes along both rivers.
A standby generator provides:
We install Generac, Kohler, and other premium brands, properly sized for Rumson estates that may require 22kW to 48kW or larger systems.
Rumson's estates demand a different caliber of electrical repair work. We're not talking about a tripped breaker in a two-bedroom ranch — we're troubleshooting faults in homes with 400-amp service, multiple sub-panels, dedicated circuits for pool houses and carriage houses, and landscape lighting systems that span acres. When something goes wrong in a system this large, finding the fault requires methodical diagnostics and deep experience with complex residential electrical architecture.
The borough's older homes along Rumson Road and Ridge Road carry the usual age-related issues — deteriorating connections, overloaded circuits in unrenovated wings, and panels that predate the current electrical code by decades. But even the renovated estates aren't immune — high-end systems with smart controls, whole-house automation, and integrated security sometimes develop faults that general electricians aren't equipped to diagnose. We are.
Rumson continues to see new construction and significant renovations — homes designed to complement the borough's architectural character while providing modern amenities.
We work with builders, architects, and homeowners on:
Whole-House Surge Protection — Panel-mounted protection for electronics, appliances, and HVAC equipment.
Indoor & Outdoor Lighting — Landscape lighting, architectural lighting, dock lighting, and interior upgrades.
Electrical Inspections — Pre-sale inspections, insurance evaluations, and safety assessments for older properties.
We’ve built our reputation in Rumson one project at a time. We have over 900 five-star reviews across Google, Yelp, and Facebook. Our work in Rumson reflects the same standard of quality we bring to every project. Here’s what our customers say!
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.
Our team has been operating since 1996, that's over 30+ years of experience. Here we don't chance our reputation over a quick buck! Rest assured you are working with the best professionals when you call our team!
Whether you’re planning a renovation, need a generator, or have an electrical issue that needs attention — we’re here to help.
We work throughout Rumson, including:
If your outside of Rumson, we encourage you to see our other service areas below:
