Franklin Square Electrical Services

2938 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown, NY 11756

516-520-4700

24/7 Emergency Service Available

Residential • Commercial • Industrial

Let us be your Electrician in Franklin Squre

Did you know that when electricity first came into homes, people were too afraid to use it? They had a hard time accepting the idea that they could use just a little power without burning the house down. Now, things have changed so much that most homeowners flick the switch to turn the lights on without even thinking about the process that makes this possible.

While electricity is safe, there are circumstances that can lead to a higher risk. Some of the issues we commonly see in homes around Franklin Square include:

Plugging too many electronics into the system. If you live in an older home and don’t have many outlets, the power system within your home is not designed to support many electronics. If you use an extension cord or multiple socket outlet to be able to support all the electronics your family uses, this can overload your home’s electrical system, leading to the breaker tripping frequently and other issues.
Keeping older outlets in place. If your home only features outlets with two slots that do not feature a reset button, they are somewhat outdated. To keep the home safe, Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlets should be put in place. These outlets are made to compare the input current on the side being used to the output current on the neutral side, where nothing is plugged in. A difference in current between the sides can mean that the electric current is leaking out somewhere. When the GFCI senses this, it will cut off the power supply to the leaking device. This happens quickly to reduce any chance of electrocution or fire.
Letting exposed wires sit. Exposed wiring is a fire hazard and very unsafe to have in the home. At Absolute Electrical Services, we snake wiring through the surface of the walls so that it looks better and is safer overall.
Allowing unlicensed electricians to work in your home. Under-qualified, uninsured contractors can cause more damage by performing unprofessional repairs that expose your property to more potential harm.

Commercial Electrician Services

We are also experienced in providing commercial electric services for business owners in Franklin Square. Our team has worked on business locations in the area since the early 1990s and has grown a reputation as dependable, timely providers of quality electric services. Contact us today to partner with us on your next commercial project.

Contact Our Franklin Squre Electricians

At Absolute Electrical Service, No Job Is Too Small and Emergency Service is available. Contact us today for a free electrical estimate.

Franklin Square packs a lot of house onto a little land. This western Nassau hamlet filled in through two building waves: brick Tudors, Capes, and center-hall colonials rose near John Street and Washington Street in the 1920s and 1930s, then ranches and expanded Capes finished off the grid after 1945. Lots run narrow and driveways tight, so detached garages, dormer additions, and finished basements are everywhere, and so is wiring stretched well past its original intent. Plenty of these homes still carry 60- or 100-amp service behind an aging panel, which falls short the moment a household adds central air, a second refrigerator, and a basement full of electronics.

A busier, commercial side runs along Hempstead Turnpike and Franklin Avenue, where storefronts, delis, auto shops, and professional offices crowd the hamlet's main corridors. These spaces turn over often, and each new tenant tends to need a fresh fit-out: dedicated circuits for kitchen equipment, an updated panel, sign and parking-lot lighting, and code corrections left behind by the last occupant. Franklin Square also sits right against the Queens border and neighboring Elmont, so a single block can mix houses, two-family conversions, and small businesses. Because the hamlet is unincorporated, that building and electrical work is permitted and inspected through the Town of Hempstead rather than a village hall.

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Franklin Square and its western Nassau neighbors

Franklin Square sits in the crowded western corner of the Town of Hempstead, hard against the Queens line and ringed by communities its residents pass through every day. Shopping and commutes spill east into Elmont, north toward Floral Park, and west into West Hempstead, while the Town of Hempstead and Nassau County handle the permits, roads, and inspections that keep the area running. The same crew that rewires a Cape here also services storefronts and two-family homes across these bordering neighborhoods. The links below point to the places that frame daily life in Franklin Square.

Franklin Square, New York — Background on the hamlet itself, a dense, unincorporated single-family community in the western Town of Hempstead, just inside the Nassau County line.
Elmont, New York — The larger hamlet directly east of Franklin Square, sharing commercial corridors and the stretch of Nassau that borders Queens.
Floral Park, New York — The incorporated village to the north, closely tied to Franklin Square by shared streets, shopping, and the nearby Queens boundary.
West Hempstead, New York — A neighboring hamlet to the east with its own mix of pre-war homes and commercial strips that Franklin Square residents use day to day.
Town of Hempstead — The municipal authority for unincorporated Franklin Square, handling building permits and electrical inspections for local homes and businesses.
Nassau County, New York — County government serving the area, overseeing roads, parks, and services across western Nassau and the Franklin Square area.

Franklin Square Electrician FAQs

Our Franklin Square colonial from the 1930s still has a 100-amp panel. Is it time to upgrade?

Likely yes. A pre-war home near John Street or Washington Street running central air, modern appliances, and a finished basement often outgrows 100 amps. We run a load calculation and move up to 150 or 200 amps where the numbers call for it.

Who issues electrical permits for work in Franklin Square?

Because Franklin Square is unincorporated, permits go through the Town of Hempstead building department rather than a village hall. We pull the permit, schedule the inspection, and make sure the finished work is signed off.

We found cloth-wrapped wiring in our older Franklin Square home. Should we be worried?

Some pre-war houses here still have brittle knob-and-tube or cloth-insulated wiring hidden in walls and attics. It is a real fire risk once overloaded. We inspect, replace the aging runs, and bring the circuits up to current code.

I'm opening a storefront on Hempstead Turnpike. Can you handle the electrical fit-out?

Yes. Turnpike and Franklin Avenue spaces turn over often, so we add dedicated circuits for kitchen or shop equipment, update the panel, wire signage and lighting, and correct any code issues left behind by the previous tenant.

Can you install an EV charger at a house on a narrow Franklin Square lot?

We do it regularly. Tight lots and detached garages are common here, so we plan a clean conduit run from the panel to your driveway or garage and add a dedicated 240-volt circuit for the charger. Call (516) 736-8300 to set it up.