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Avatar for IQ Electric
IQ Electric
5.0(
14
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Serving New Gloucester, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Prompt and courteous service. Job was completed on time and for the exact price quoted. Itâ s a pleasure to have such a trustworthy company to deal with. I highly recommend for any electrical needs you may have."
Pendent Light
Ceiling Fixture
Reay Fun... and Bizzare?
Family Room Lighting Project
Backlit Decora Switches

+2

Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Payne Electrical Contractors, LLC
4.8(
75
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Serving New Gloucester, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Michael is a very professional, personable, and efficient electrician who provided excellent customer service. He not only gave us a realistic estimate for our projects but arrived on time, answered any questions we had as the job progressed, and cleaned up after the work was completed. I hope to hire Michael for future projects in our home. A +++ service all the way !!"
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cote Electric, LLC
4.9(
46
)

Serving New Gloucester, ME and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"While they did a great job job with the installation there was no instruction on the runn of the generator such as how to operate the em shut off switch. As far as as I know they didn?t test to see if the generator work properly if the power was off. Also we were told by the per who gave us the estimate that if we went with Cote Electric that we would receive 6 sealed hardwired combo smoke wired smoke and co2 detectors which we?ve heard nothing about and it been almost 3 weeks since installation"
Standby Generator installed in the back of family's home.
Generator Install
Generator Maintenance
Response time3 days
198 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Wired For Creation
5.0(
6
)

Serving New Gloucester, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"A very skilled electrician! He communicated well and came to check out the job quickly. He had extensive experience with electrical work and was able to quickly fix a problem I had with my 100 year old wiring. He did it quickly and cleaned up the space after. Very professional! I will definitely be reaching out to Matt in the future with any electrical needs."
Response time12 hrs
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Origin Energy, LLC
4.6(
11
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Serving New Gloucester, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We Recently completed the construction of new log home in Harrison Maine and hired Origin Energy to do the wiring. We couldn't be happier with the work. Always on time an had some great suggestions for our customer like the pop outlets in the granite island that have an outlet, USB port and wireless charger built in Swift River Homes"
Completed system
First half of panels
First half progress
Response time2 days
Response rate88%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tru Blu Electric
4.4(
17
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Serving New Gloucester, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: Quick response

"Corey completed my electrical wiring project efficiently and as requested. I was impressed by how knowledgable he was. I wouldn't hesitate to hire him again!"
ceiling fan install
new light install
new light install
new light install
camera install

+4

Response time8 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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residential Electrician
5.0(
4
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Serving New Gloucester, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Bill to change a 15amp outlet to a 20amp. The job was more in depth than I anticipated because of the distance from circuit breaker to outlet location and the need for new wiring. We discussed discussed other location possibilities, but Bill was confident he could complete the job as I had planned. He did so with absolute confidence and professionalism. Much appreciated!"
Switch
Downtown kitchen remodel
Downtown kitchen remodel
Downtown kitchen remodel
Downtown kitchen remodel

+3

Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Blackout Electric, LLC
5.0(
15
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Serving New Gloucester, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Black out electric upgraded my entire panel / re wired my entire house/ install and layout of new lighting/ you name it and it got done. Black out electric did an amazing job. Very clean, organized and professional. I would definitely use them again and have no problem recommending them to anyone I know."
Response time2 days
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FAQs for electrical wiring or panel upgrade projects in New Gloucester, ME

Yes, a licensed electrician is essential for this project. Running an electrical service from the road to your house involves connecting to utility power lines, complying with national and local electrical codes, and safely handling high-voltage systems. 

Licensed professionals understand proper wire sizing, grounding requirements, and voltage drop calculations needed for safe installation. Most jurisdictions require permits and inspections that only certified professionals can obtain. The safety risks and potential for property damage make this project inappropriate for DIY attempts.

Overhead installations are less expensive than underground options. For a 1000-foot run, overhead service costs between $8,000 and $15,000, while underground service ranges from $10,000 to $25,000. 

Overhead lines require less labor and fewer materials since they don't need trenching or conduit. However, underground lines offer better protection from weather events and aesthetic benefits. Your decision should balance your budget constraints with long-term reliability and visual preferences.

You might need to upgrade your electrical panel depending on your power requirements. If your existing panel cannot handle the additional load from the extended service, upgrading to a 200-amp service (costing $750 to $2,000) may be necessary. 

A licensed electrician can evaluate your current system and determine if an upgrade is required. Factors include what you'll be powering at the end of the line, existing electrical demand, and whether voltage drop over the distance will affect performance.

Running electric service from the road to a house requires electrical permits from your local building department, costing between $500 and $2,000 depending on your location. You may also need excavation permits for trenching work if installing an underground service. Your utility company will have its own application process for connecting to its grid. A licensed electrical contractor can handle all the necessary permit applications as part of their service, ensuring your installation meets all local code requirements.

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