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Timothy Santos Electric, LLC

5.00(
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Timothy Santos Electric, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Timothy Santos Electric, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Tim came to my house on an emergency call due to a total loss of lights. Our outside electrical line was frayed - letting moisture into the circuit box. He discovered it needed repair right away and made plans to come the following morning. I had texted him later in the day to say the power had gone off again. He came back to the house that night because he was worried about a fire and did the WHOLE job - it took about 3 hours with a crew. Exemplary service - I highly recommend."

Donna S on January 2023

Timothy Santos Electric, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Tim came to my house on an emergency call due to a total loss of lights. Our outside electrical line was frayed - letting moisture into the circuit box. He discovered it needed repair right away and made plans to come the following morning. I had texted him later in the day to say the power had gone off again. He came back to the house that night because he was worried about a fire and did the WHOLE job - it took about 3 hours with a crew. Exemplary service - I highly recommend."

Donna S on January 2023

Dever Electric

4.97(
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Dever Electric

4.97(
51
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
42 local quotes requested

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of electrical services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Fast and thorough"

Bradford H on April 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of electrical services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Fast and thorough"

Bradford H on April 2025

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Steven C Papuchis

4.89(
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Steven C Papuchis

4.89(
172
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
50 years of experience

With over 30 years in the Electric industry I think tomorrow I will turn professional. Being a certified contractor with HomeAdvisor for over 14 years and with over 150 great ratings and reviews speaks volumes. I run a small operation that specializes in customer service with a personal touch. I personally perform all the work with or without a helper and I am very meticulous, neat, and efficient with everything I do, which saves money in the long run. If your looking for the lowest price, I will politely say that I most likely will not be your service professional. I am competitive with my peers and I'm not the most expensive either. I offer Service call, T&M rates, and small over the phone quote jobs. On large job estimates/proposals, I CHARGE a fee (due upon arrival). My proposals are well written and broken down in great detail and will be credited back if awarded the job. I accept all major credit cards as well. Please visit my Facebook page for more detail and blog entries.

"He was professional and quick. Did great work."

Zac H on May 2021

With over 30 years in the Electric industry I think tomorrow I will turn professional. Being a certified contractor with HomeAdvisor for over 14 years and with over 150 great ratings and reviews speaks volumes. I run a small operation that specializes in customer service with a personal touch. I personally perform all the work with or without a helper and I am very meticulous, neat, and efficient with everything I do, which saves money in the long run. If your looking for the lowest price, I will politely say that I most likely will not be your service professional. I am competitive with my peers and I'm not the most expensive either. I offer Service call, T&M rates, and small over the phone quote jobs. On large job estimates/proposals, I CHARGE a fee (due upon arrival). My proposals are well written and broken down in great detail and will be credited back if awarded the job. I accept all major credit cards as well. Please visit my Facebook page for more detail and blog entries.

"He was professional and quick. Did great work."

Zac H on May 2021

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Tony Lee Electrical

4.63(
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Tony Lee Electrical

4.63(
12
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Our company welcomes you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality craftsmanship will accurately reflect your tasks and lifestyle. We are known for our prompt service and superior attention to detail. You can count on us to get the job done right the first time. We wlll meet with you at your convenience and will not keep you waiting. Call us today for your free estimate. You'll be pleased you did. Thank you

"I recently had the pleasure of working with Tony Lee for some electrical work in my home, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the service provided. Tony was incredibly responsive, addressing all my concerns promptly and professionally. The quality of work was outstanding, and the project passed inspection on the first try, which speaks volumes about his expertise and attention to detail. I highly recommend Tony for any electrical needs!"

Steve M on October 2024

Our company welcomes you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality craftsmanship will accurately reflect your tasks and lifestyle. We are known for our prompt service and superior attention to detail. You can count on us to get the job done right the first time. We wlll meet with you at your convenience and will not keep you waiting. Call us today for your free estimate. You'll be pleased you did. Thank you

"I recently had the pleasure of working with Tony Lee for some electrical work in my home, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the service provided. Tony was incredibly responsive, addressing all my concerns promptly and professionally. The quality of work was outstanding, and the project passed inspection on the first try, which speaks volumes about his expertise and attention to detail. I highly recommend Tony for any electrical needs!"

Steve M on October 2024

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J M Electrical Company, Inc.

5.00(
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J M Electrical Company, Inc.

5.00(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
11 local quotes requested
40 years of experience

With 35+ years of experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

"First and foremost, Joel was a pleasure to work with! Joel was extremely knowledgeable and helpful with the installation of our new Google nest. We were impressed with how prompt & easy going he was! Definitely going to be using him & recommending to family & friends."

Shane O on July 2021

With 35+ years of experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

"First and foremost, Joel was a pleasure to work with! Joel was extremely knowledgeable and helpful with the installation of our new Google nest. We were impressed with how prompt & easy going he was! Definitely going to be using him & recommending to family & friends."

Shane O on July 2021

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Smith Electrical

4.90(
109
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Smith Electrical

4.90(
109
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 years of experience

I am a licensed electrical contractor specializing in residential wiring and standby home generators. I look forward to working with you on your next electrical project.

"He quickly diagnosed the issue with the generator, ordered the part and installed it. All is well!"

Neal G on October 2025

I am a licensed electrical contractor specializing in residential wiring and standby home generators. I look forward to working with you on your next electrical project.

"He quickly diagnosed the issue with the generator, ordered the part and installed it. All is well!"

Neal G on October 2025

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DellAnno Electric LLC

5.00(
4
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DellAnno Electric LLC

5.00(
4
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•Approved Pro
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Dellanno Electric LLC, we are a team of skilled electricians serving Wilmington, MA and surrounding areas. With our expertise and dedication to quality workmanship, we specialize in providing a wide range of electrical services for residential and commercial properties. Trust us to handle your electrical needs with professionalism and reliability.

At Dellanno Electric LLC, we are a team of skilled electricians serving Wilmington, MA and surrounding areas. With our expertise and dedication to quality workmanship, we specialize in providing a wide range of electrical services for residential and commercial properties. Trust us to handle your electrical needs with professionalism and reliability.

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Nikki's Electrical

5.00(
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Nikki's Electrical

5.00(
2
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•Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Nikki did a great job fixing my damaged outlets and faulty wires. Not only did he fix it, but he shared his electrical knowledge with me on what can cause these things to malfunction. Great customer service and very easy to work with!"

Fernando G on October 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Nikki did a great job fixing my damaged outlets and faulty wires. Not only did he fix it, but he shared his electrical knowledge with me on what can cause these things to malfunction. Great customer service and very easy to work with!"

Fernando G on October 2025

Michael Dorsey

4.88(
8
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Michael Dorsey

4.88(
8
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3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Electrical Residential is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"I hired Michael to repair a faulty electrical switch, and I couldn’t be happier with the service. He arrived on time, quickly identified the problem, and had it fixed in no time. Michael was professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain what went wrong and how he fixed it. The pricing was fair and transparent, and he left the area clean and tidy. Highly recommend Michael for any electrical repairs—I’ll definitely be calling him again in the future!"

Keyla K on May 2025

Electrical Residential is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"I hired Michael to repair a faulty electrical switch, and I couldn’t be happier with the service. He arrived on time, quickly identified the problem, and had it fixed in no time. Michael was professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain what went wrong and how he fixed it. The pricing was fair and transparent, and he left the area clean and tidy. Highly recommend Michael for any electrical repairs—I’ll definitely be calling him again in the future!"

Keyla K on May 2025

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JML Electric, Inc.

4.92(
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JML Electric, Inc.

4.92(
24
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 years of experience

A lot of local electricians only offer limited electrical work. JML Electric, Inc. provides a full range of electrical services. We have acquired the ability to quickly and accurately diagnose any electrical problem that needs to be corrected. When you have a situation that requires a professional electrician, you'll feel confident in calling on us to assist you! Call us today!

"John did a great job with my outdoor Juicebox 48 installation with basement subpanel. I am really happy with it. He had very competitive pricing against 3 other electricians and had the the charger installed within one week of me signing. He showed up on time for the install, was professional and patched up all the drywall he could after the job. He also did a load balance calculation for our building (we live in a two family) to check capacity and make sure we would pass inspection. Getting the inspection itself completed through the City of Cambridge did take a LOT longer than I thought it would and I had to bug him for a few weeks to sort out the paperwork, but once it was scheduled and the inspector arrived it was quick. Overall my experience was great and would definitely work with him again."

Cindy J on March 2023

A lot of local electricians only offer limited electrical work. JML Electric, Inc. provides a full range of electrical services. We have acquired the ability to quickly and accurately diagnose any electrical problem that needs to be corrected. When you have a situation that requires a professional electrician, you'll feel confident in calling on us to assist you! Call us today!

"John did a great job with my outdoor Juicebox 48 installation with basement subpanel. I am really happy with it. He had very competitive pricing against 3 other electricians and had the the charger installed within one week of me signing. He showed up on time for the install, was professional and patched up all the drywall he could after the job. He also did a load balance calculation for our building (we live in a two family) to check capacity and make sure we would pass inspection. Getting the inspection itself completed through the City of Cambridge did take a LOT longer than I thought it would and I had to bug him for a few weeks to sort out the paperwork, but once it was scheduled and the inspector arrived it was quick. Overall my experience was great and would definitely work with him again."

Cindy J on March 2023

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FAQs for generator repair projects in Melrose, MA

There is often some confusion about the type of work these professionals do. They only work on electrical systems such as outlets, lighting fixtures and electrical panels – they aren’t appliance repairmen.

There are three types of electricians: Master, Journeyman and Apprentice. Electrical licensing varies quite a bit by state. Some have licenses for apprentices and some do not. Some have a master’s rank while others stop at journeyman. Despite the differences, they all require a minimum amount of experience and usually classroom time.

  • Apprentice electricians aren’t usually licensed and spend 4 years learning the trade. Throughout that time, they work on a wide range of projects to learn to become a Journeyman. They’ll do basic work like installing fixtures and replacing outlets all the way to assisting in wiring a home. Regardless of the type of project, they must always be supervised by a Journeyman or Master electrician.

  • Journeymen work without supervision. In a few states, this is the highest level available and they can do all levels of work from wiring a new home to installing a light. In some states, they need a separate electrical contractor license to run a business. In places with a master’s level, a journeyman can do all work besides design new electrical systems.

  • Master electricians usually manage a shop, design new electrical systems in new construction and oversee both Journeyman and Apprentices. They typically bid new projects. Though they focus on larger projects, it’s not unheard of for a homeowner to request a Master Electrician for a house call. If you do, expect to spend up to 25% more for the visit.

Generally, you don’t tip electricians, but that’s not to say they don’t appreciate it if you do. You can offer them something to drink or eat, like coffee and donuts. Most will appreciate it if you do.

The education and certifications required to become an electrician vary by state, though they generally follow this list:

  1. Apprentice

    • Does not always require a license depending on the state.

    • Learns on the job under Journeyman and Master Electricians.

    • Usually needs 4 years on-the-job training before they can test for a Journeyman license. Many states also require a technical degree to advance.

    • Always require supervision.

  2. Journeyman

    • Needs between 8,000 to 10,000 hours of on-the-job training and usually 500 to 1,000 hours of classroom experience.

    • Can usually supervise apprentices.

    • They can diagnose and repair electrical problems.

  3. Master

    • Achieved after an additional two years (4,000 hours) working as a Journeyman and taking the Master Electrician Exam.

    • Besides diagnosing and repairing electrical systems, they also design them. In most places they run shops and inspect Journeyman and Apprentice work.

    • Not a recognized rank in all states.

  4. Electrical Contractor License is an optional license in some states for a Master Electrician to run a business. Some states have this instead of the Master license.

Electricians make an average of $26 per hour but it ranges with experience and licensing. An apprentice may make about half that while a Master Electrician may hit closer to $40 per hour. This figure represents how much they make; not how much they bill. Their salary is only one component of their costs. They must also figure in overhead, taxes, equipment, insurance and several other expenses.

Leave electrical work to the professionals. Electrical systems are complex and potentially hazardous when not handled and installed correctly. If it were easy, it wouldn’t take 4 years to become a journeyman or 6 years for a master’s license. If you are determined to forge ahead yourself, understand home electrical safety before beginning any project.Even for simple common electrical projects, a licensed pro is best. Not only is it safer, but contractors guarantee and insure their work. Hire a professional to keep your home’s electrical systems functioning properly and safely.

Use our comprehensive electrician directory page to find local, licensed contractors. You can browse ratings, reviews and pricing of top professionals in your area. Sign up to receive quotes or let us match you to an electrician near you.

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