Licensed Electrician
Storrs, CT
UConn Campus Area · Faculty Housing · Off-Campus Rentals · 06268
Storrs is the densest student-rental footprint in our service area. We specialize in rental code-compliance work, panel upgrades, EV chargers, and the multi-unit conversion work that comes with the territory.
What Storrs Customers Hire Us For
Off-Campus Rental Compliance
Storrs has the densest concentration of student-rentals in Eastern CT. AFCI/GFCI retrofits, smoke/CO interconnection, panel labeling, and meter separation for legal multi-unit conversions.
EV Charger Installation
Faculty and staff households are heavy Tesla, Rivian, and Polestar adopters. Level 2 chargers installed with permit, Eversource rebate paperwork, and proper load calc.
Panel Upgrades for Modern Loads
1960s-80s faculty housing was sized for the loads of that era. Modern households need 200A or a properly sized subpanel — we do both.
Generator Installation
Generac & Kohler whole-home installs for the rural Storrs properties along Stafford Rd and Spring Hill Rd. Most installs run $12,000-$17,000 fully installed.
24/7 Emergency Electrician
Lost power, sparking outlet, burnt breaker — Tyler answers personally. ~15-20 minutes from Willington HQ to most Storrs addresses.
Generator Service & Repair
Annual maintenance, load testing, transfer-switch troubleshooting — every brand serviced.
The Storrs Electrical Protection Package
Everything you get when you call TJF Electric — zero hidden fees
- ✅Free same-day estimate — we come to you$150FREE
- ✅Full safety inspection of your electrical system$200FREE
- ✅Written scope of work before we start$75FREE
- ✅Owner Tyler on every single job — no subsPriceless
- ✅10-year workmanship guarantee in writingFREE
- ✅CT licensed & fully insured — 100% protectedFREE
Other Services Common in Storrs
Beyond the core service grid above, these are the work types we run most often for Storrs customers.
Tesla Wall Connector
Hardwired Level 2 EV charger with multi-charger load sharing and Eversource rebate.
Dedicated Circuits
Hot tub, EV charger, range, dryer, sump pump, well pump, workshop circuits.
Smart Home Installation
Lutron Caseta, GE Enbrighten, Nest, Ecobee. Neutral-wire retrofits.
Recessed Lighting
Wafer and can LED installs. Kitchen, living room, basement, hallway.
What's Specific About Wiring in Storrs
Off-campus rentals, faculty-era housing stock, and EV-charger density define the work here.
Off-campus rental code enforcement
Storrs is the heart of UConn off-campus housing. Mansfield town code enforcement at tenant turnover is strict — AFCI breakers in bedrooms and kitchens, GFCI receptacles in bathrooms and within 6 feet of any kitchen sink, interconnected smoke and CO detection, properly bonded grounds. We do landlord-side rental inspections and bring properties up to code on a single visit. Most of our Storrs work is landlord-driven turnover compliance.
Faculty housing era panels
The 1960s-80s faculty housing stretches along North Eagleville Rd, Hillyndale, and Hunting Lodge Rd Northern subdivisions were typically sized at 100A or early 200A panels — adequate for the period, undersized for a modern hybrid-work household with EV charging, mini-splits, and a second fridge. A subpanel ahead of major retrofits is usually cheaper than a service upgrade.
EV adoption density
Storrs has one of the highest EV-per-household densities in Eastern CT — UConn faculty/staff, two-car households, fast-growing Tesla and Rivian penetration. Most installs are Level 2 with a 50A or 60A dedicated circuit. We size, permit, install, and pre-fill the Eversource rebate paperwork.
Multi-unit conversions
Many older Storrs single-families have been converted to legal duplexes or accessory apartments for student rental. CT code requires separate metered services for legal multi-unit dwellings. We handle the meter base, weatherhead, separate panels, and inspection sign-off — typically over a 2-3 day phased install to keep tenants in service.
Serving Storrs from Willington HQ
Dispatched From
42 Pinney Hill Rd, Willington, CT 06279 — typically 15–20 minutes via Route 195 to Storrs addresses.
Call or Text
(860) 268-7972Hours
24/7. Tenant-turnover scheduling for landlords.
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Rental compliance, EV chargers, panel upgrades, multi-unit conversions — real jobs from the UConn corridor.
EV Charger Done — Storrs
EV Install — North Eagleville
200A Panel — Storrs
Code Retrofit — UConn rental
Panel Work — Storrs
Before Panel Swap — Faculty housing
Generac — Rural Storrs
Service Drop — Storrs
Lighting — Storrs
Generator Service — Storrs
Outdoor — Storrs
Emergency — Storrs
Storrs Electrical FAQ
Are Storrs and Mansfield the same town?+
Storrs is a village inside Mansfield, CT — it has its own zip code (06268) because of UConn but it's legally part of Mansfield. Code enforcement, permits, and inspections are run through Mansfield Town Hall. Our /mansfield-ct/ page covers the broader town context.
How fast can you get to a Storrs address?+
Our Pinney Hill Rd HQ in Willington is roughly 15-20 minutes from most Storrs addresses, depending on traffic on Route 195. Emergency calls get priority dispatch.
Do you handle UConn faculty rental compliance, or just commercial landlords?+
Both — whether you're a UConn-affiliated landlord renting one or two units, or a commercial landlord with multiple Storrs properties, the underlying code work is the same. We provide written documentation that property managers and insurance carriers accept.
Can you install an EV charger for a Storrs condo or townhome?+
Condos and townhomes require HOA approval before any wiring runs through common areas. We can scope the install before you go to the HOA so you have specific routing, load impact, and cost data for the board. If approved, the install itself is typically a one-day permitted job.
What Storrs Customers Say
"TJF Electric upgraded our panel and installed a whole-home generator before last winter. Fast, professional, and fairly priced. Tyler was at our house within 2 hours of calling."
Mike R.
Willington, CT • Panel Upgrade + Generator
"Called at 9pm with a tripping breaker and burning smell. Tyler was at our house within an hour. Fixed the issue safely and explained everything. You can't put a price on that peace of mind."
Sarah K.
Coventry, CT • Emergency Electrician
"We needed a licensed CT electrician to wire our new office in Manchester. TJF Electric came in on time, passed inspection first try, and was incredibly professional throughout the whole project."
James T.
Manchester, CT • Commercial Wiring
"Had TJF Electric install a Level 2 EV charger in my garage. Tyler handled the permits, did the install in one day, and it's been working perfectly. Highly recommend for any EV work in CT."
Lisa M.
Vernon, CT • EV Charger Installation
"We've used TJF Electric for multiple projects now — panel upgrade, new circuits for a hot tub, and outdoor lighting. Tyler is always on time, always cleans up, and always does it right the first time."
Dave & Kim P.
Tolland, CT • Multiple Projects
"After the ice storm last February, our generator wasn't starting. Called TJF Electric and Tyler diagnosed a faulty transfer switch and had us back up within 3 hours. Absolute lifesaver."
Carol B.
Storrs, CT • Generator Service
Storrs, CT 06268
UConn campus & off-campus
Willington HQ
~15–20 min to Storrs
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Full Electrical Service Catalog for Storrs
Every electrical service we offer, linked from this Storrs page. The card grids above prioritize the work types most commonly requested by Storrs customers; the catalog below ensures every service we run is one click away.
What We See in Storrs
Storrs work is dominated by off-campus rental compliance — AFCI breakers in bedrooms, GFCI receptacles in bathrooms/kitchens, smoke and CO interconnect, panel labeling. The UConn academic calendar drives the work: heavy turnover scheduling in late July through mid-August, lighter pace during the spring semester.