Battles Electric: Your Trusted Electrician in Central Square, NY

Battles Electric is a locally owned and operated electrical service company based right in Central Square, NY. Since starting the business in 2018, owner Mark Battles has brought over two decades of technical expertise to homes and businesses across Onondaga County and the surrounding region. The company focuses on residential and light commercial work, offering reliable electrical solutions with evening and weekend hours to fit busy schedules.

Business Overview

Battles Electric provides a full range of electrical services for Central Square, Syracuse, and the greater CNY area. While not a 24/7 emergency service, they offer extended hours on weeknights and all day Saturday and Sunday to help with urgent needs. As a one-person operation, Mark delivers personal attention to every job, ensuring clear communication and quality results. Whether it's a historic home in the village or a new build in the suburbs, Battles Electric handles both residential updates and small business projects.

Key Services

Battles Electric helps with common electrical needs that local homeowners and property managers face. Central New York's older housing stock often needs updates to stay safe and efficient.

• Electrical Inspections & Troubleshooting: Pre-purchase inspections, code compliance checks, and diagnosing faulty wiring or circuits.
• Panel Upgrades & Service Changes: Replacing old fuse boxes with modern circuit breakers, adding sub-panels for garages or sheds, and upgrading a home's main electrical service.
• Wiring & Installations: New construction wiring, renovation projects, adding outlets, switches, lighting, ceiling fans, and baseboard heating.
• Smart Home & EV Charging: Installing electric vehicle charging stations and integrating smart switches, dimmers, and devices.

Areas Served

Battles Electric proudly serves over 100 communities in Central New York. This includes Syracuse, Clay, Salina, Cicero, DeWitt, Lysander, Baldwinsville, North Syracuse, Manlius, Fayetteville, East Syracuse, Phoenix, Fulton, Oswego, and many more towns across Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, and Madison counties. Mark's deep local knowledge means he understands the wiring in century-old farmhouses, mid-century ranches, and newer subdivisions throughout the region.

Company History

The business launched in June 2018, but Mark's electrical journey began much earlier. After growing up in an old farmhouse he helped rewire, he completed a BOCES program for residential and commercial electricity in 2000. He then built a career as a design engineer in the Syracuse area while earning degrees in Electrical Engineering Technology. In 2018, he decided to return to his roots and start Battles Electric, combining hands-on skill with engineering precision. The company is fully insured and all work meets national and local electrical codes.

Leadership

Owner Mark Battles is a Central New York native with strong ties to the community. He graduated from the BOCES electrical program, earned an Associate's degree from Morrisville State College, and completed a Bachelor's degree at SUNY Poly in Utica. His 10+ years as a design engineer at a Syracuse manufacturing firm gave him a unique problem-solving approach. He now applies that detail-oriented mindset to every wiring job, whether it's a simple switch replacement or a full-house rewire. Mark enjoys working directly with customers and takes pride in leaving every project safe, clean, and functional.

Specialties & Highlights

• Expert in Older Home Wiring: Skilled at updating knob-and-tube, aluminum, or outdated systems common in CNY's historic homes.
• New Construction & Renovation Focus: Ideal for house flippers, homeowners adding an addition, or builders needing reliable rough-in and finish work.
• Clean-Up Jobs: Willing to troubleshoot and fix wiring messes left by previous contractors or DIY attempts.
• Engineering Background: Brings a methodical, code-aware approach that prevents callbacks and ensures long-term safety.

Why Locals Choose Battles Electric

Residents and business owners in Central Square, NY choose Battles Electric for honest, skilled service from someone who knows the area. Mark’s combination of formal engineering education and hands-on wiring experience since 2000 means he can tackle complex problems that might stump others. He works efficiently, cleans up after himself, and focuses on delivering value—not upselling unnecessary work. For electrical inspections, panel upgrades, lighting installations, or custom projects, Battles Electric in Central Square, NY provides dependable expertise you can trust.