FAQ

1. Who is Spartan Home Pros?

Spartan Home Pros is the electrical brand of Spartan Home Services LLC, a New Jersey–licensed electrical contractor. Today, the business is owned and operated by Mariano Gonzalez, with licensed electrician Charles Hauser (NJ electrical license #18107). Both have over 20 years of hands‑on electrical experience.

We specialize in residential and light commercial electrical work, with a focus on safety, troubleshooting, and high‑quality installations.

2. What areas do you serve?

We serve a 35–40 minute radius around Hazlet and Bridgewater, New Jersey, including (but not limited to):

  • Monmouth County: Hazlet, Holmdel, Middletown, Aberdeen, Matawan, Colts Neck, Rumson, Lincroft, Sea Bright, Marlboro, Manalapan

  • Somerset County: Bridgewater, Basking Ridge, Bernards, Bedminster, Warren, Watchung, Long Valley, Branchburg, Peapack and Gladstone, Millington, Long Hill, Chester

  • Union / Middlesex and nearby: Westfield, Cranford, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Garwood, Mountainside, New Providence, Edison, Metuchen, Green Brook

  • Plus other nearby towns in Central New Jersey

If you’re not sure whether we cover your location, call us and we’ll confirm in a few seconds.

3. Do you offer emergency electrical services? Are you really 24/7?

Yes. We operate 24/7, every day of the year.

  • Phone response is immediate when you call.

  • For true emergencies, we aim to get a technician on‑site within about an hour, depending on distance, weather, and current workload.

  • After‑hours and “outside banking hours” emergency visits typically start at $389.99.

Common electrical emergencies include burning smells, sparking outlets, major power loss in parts of the home, frequently tripping breakers, and any situation that feels unsafe.

4. What types of electrical services do you provide?

We handle a wide range of residential and light commercial electrical services, including:

  • Electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics‍ ‍

    • Partial power issues

    • Dead circuits or outlets

    • Intermittent or hard‑to‑find electrical problems

  • Electrical panel upgrades and service upgrades‍ ‍

    • 100A to 200A/400A service upgrades

    • Main panel replacements and modernization

  • EV charger installation‍ ‍

    • Level 2 home EV chargers

    • Tesla, ChargePoint, and other major brands

    • Dedicated 240V circuits, panel load checks, and permits

  • Basic electrical repairs‍ ‍

    • Outlet and switch replacements

    • Circuit breaker replacements

    • Faulty wiring corrections

  • Lighting and fixtures‍ ‍

    • Interior lighting and recessed lights

    • Landscape and exterior lighting

    • Ceiling fans and standard light fixtures

    • Chandelier and large crystal chandelier installations

  • Protective and specialty work‍ ‍

    • Whole‑house surge protection

    • Generator connections and transfer switches

    • Pool and hot tub wiring and bonding

    • Electrical inspections and code compliance corrections

5. How much does electrical troubleshooting cost?

Our typical pricing for electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics ranges from $259.99 to $389.99, depending on:

  • The complexity of the issue

  • The time required on site

  • How extensive the diagnosis needs to be

Troubleshooting covers identifying the real cause of power loss, tripping breakers, partial power, and other system issues.

6. What is your service call fee and pricing for basic repairs?

  • Our minimum service call is $229.99

    • This includes coming to your home and performing at least one basic repair, such as replacing a standard outlet or switch.

  • Additional outlets or switches during the same visit are typically $89.99 each.

We don’t drive out just to replace a single outlet for $89.99. The $229.99 minimum ensures the visit is worthwhile and allows us to address more than one small item if needed.

7. How much does an electrical panel upgrade cost?

Most electrical panel upgrades we perform range from $2,400 to $7,000. The final cost depends on:

  • Existing panel condition and size

  • Desired panel size and amperage (e.g., 200A or 400A)

  • Wiring condition and any necessary corrections

  • Distance to utility service and any coordination with the power company

  • Additional circuits or sub‑panels being added at the same time

We’ll inspect your system, explain your options, and provide a clear, written estimate before any work begins.

8. How much does EV charger installation cost?

Typical EV charger installations average range from $1,000 to $2,600, depending on:

  • The charger type and brand

  • Distance from panel to charger location

  • Whether the existing panel can handle the new load

  • Any upgrades or trenching/wiring that may be needed

We have specific training and experience with Tesla, ChargePoint, and other major EV charging systems.

9. How much does it cost to replace a light fixture or chandelier?

  • Standard light fixtures and many hanging fixtures:
    Usually $229.99 to $389.99, depending on height, access, and complexity.

  • Chandeliers and large crystal fixtures:
    Typically in the $3,500 to $5,000 range due to additional structure, weight, height, and labor involved.

We’ll review your specific fixture, ceiling height, and support structure before quoting a firm price.

10. What do you charge for after‑hours emergency service?

For after‑hours / outside banking hours emergency electrical service, our typical starting rate is $389.99. This covers:

  • Immediate scheduling priority

  • Travel and evaluation

  • Stabilizing the situation to make it safe

Any additional repairs or materials will be discussed and approved by you before we proceed.

11. Do you offer a warranty or guarantee on your work?

Yes. We provide a lifetime guarantee on our workmanship for the items we install.

This means if there is a problem caused by our installation work on things like:

  • Recessed lighting we installed

  • Outlets or switches we replaced

  • Panels or breakers we installed

we will come back and correct the issue at no labor cost to you.

What’s not covered:

We cannot take responsibility for:

  • Manufacturer defects or failures in equipment we did not supply

  • Customer‑owned fixtures or devices with internal defects (for example, old fixtures with bad wiring inside the fixture itself)

  • EV chargers or hot tubs with internal electronics or circuit boards that fail

  • Pre‑existing wiring issues or problems outside our scope of work

We will always explain whether an issue is related to our workmanship or a separate equipment/age problem.

12. Are you licensed, insured, and trained on specific systems?

Yes. Spartan Home Services LLC operates under NJ Electrical License #18107 (held by Charles Hauser).

Our team has:

  • Over 20 years of electrical experience each (Mariano and Charles)

  • Training and experience with:

    • Tesla EV charging systems

    • ChargePoint EV chargers

    • Generac generators

    • Lutron lighting controls

    • Leviton electrical and smart home products

We carry appropriate insurance and operate within New Jersey code and permit requirements.

13. How fast can you respond to an electrical problem?

  • Phone response: Immediate. When you call, we answer.

  • Emergency calls: Target is within about 1 hour, depending on location, weather, and current jobs.

  • Non‑emergency appointments: Scheduled at a convenient time, often same‑day or next‑day where possible.

We focus on safety and clear communication so you know when we’re coming and what to expect.

14. Are you the cheapest electrician?

No, and that’s on purpose.

Our philosophy is:

“We may be beat on price, but we will not be beat on service. We’re not the cheapest and not the most expensive. We believe in good work at a fair price.”

We focus on:

  • High‑quality, code‑compliant work

  • Honest, transparent pricing

  • Long‑term customer relationships

  • Standing behind our work with a lifetime workmanship guarantee

15. How do I schedule service?

You can reach Spartan Home Pros by:

Call or message us with a brief description of your issue, and we’ll let you know the next available appointment or dispatch an emergency technician if needed.