Serving South Portland, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2025
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They provided quick service and provided excellent information regarding the root of the issue. Would definitely recommend them to others and go with them again for electrical work."
Serving South Portland, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"We helped one of our clients with their CAD designs on their new home and worked with Downeast Electrical to help the client with management of the electrical plan, rough in, and wiring for all the new electric the home needed. Being a new home, a EV charger was also top priority and they were able to get everything they needed for it and install it quickly, without the headache of having to wait around for parts. They were extremely professional from the customer service side to the skillset of the electricians, and clearly very experienced. There were many times in the process that showed how they are able to solve and manage problems that came up that both we and the client appreciated. One of their master electricians has been working for over 20 years in the trade and it is apparent he knows the ins and outs of electrical work by how he approaches a problem. We hope to work with them again, they were easy to coordinate with, everyone was very happy with the end results."
Serving South Portland, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Mike was super responsive and very helpful when picking out a new thermostat for our heated floor. The two electricians that came to the house to install the thermostat and a new chandelier were prompt, courteous, and great to work with. We will definitely be recommending Payne Electric to others and look forward to working with them again."
Serving South Portland, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2011
Free estimates
Customers say: Quality work
"Cam was ready to go on time communicated great and came up with ideas for one problem that I had with a fan venting from the bathroom and he even call me back and said he had thought about it and then thought he knew of a way. He came back and installed it for me I was more than thrilled he's great!"
Serving South Portland, ME and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1987
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Yearly service. I highly recommend Cote Electric for generator install and service!"
Serving South Portland, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2007
Warranties offered
Small jobs welcome
"I would recommend Baldridge Electric to anyone who needs an electrician. I chose this company because Josh was prompt to reply and was able to do the job quickly. He was friendly, courteous and got the done in no time. I will use the company again for sure."
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Serving South Portland, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I am so impressed and grateful that Casco Bay Electric sent a super nice electrician (Dave) to the house same day for a septic pump electric install. I was in a bind and they really came through! Highly recommend!!"
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Serving South Portland, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I had a wonderful experience working with Blackout electrical. He was extremely responsive, timely, and professional. I would recommend him to anyone looking for electrical assistance."
Serving South Portland, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1990
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Roy came out and took care of the electrical jobs I needed to have completed at my home. He did a great job. Great pricing and quality work. I highly recommend RGS Electric!"
Serving South Portland, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Friendly and went over work and explained to detail."
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