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Last update on March 18, 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!
"Matt and his team did a great job. Very nice guys , I would definitely hire again. Thank you again guys !!"
Eli E on August 2024
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!
"Matt and his team did a great job. Very nice guys , I would definitely hire again. Thank you again guys !!"
Eli E on August 2024
Motha Electric provides our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!
Motha Electric provides our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!
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 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!
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 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!
Hi my name is Chris Lafferty, Owner of CL Electric Inc. I pride myself on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. I strongly believe in giving my absolute best in all of the projects no matter how big or small. I am an expert in my trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. I look forward to earning your business!
"CL Electric responded quickly and was great with communication throughout. Highly professional and did a great job with our 240 V outlet installation. Very fair pricing and a quick turnaround. Will use again if we have electrical work and highly recommend to anyone in the area."
Eric D on December 2024
Hi my name is Chris Lafferty, Owner of CL Electric Inc. I pride myself on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. I strongly believe in giving my absolute best in all of the projects no matter how big or small. I am an expert in my trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. I look forward to earning your business!
"CL Electric responded quickly and was great with communication throughout. Highly professional and did a great job with our 240 V outlet installation. Very fair pricing and a quick turnaround. Will use again if we have electrical work and highly recommend to anyone in the area."
Eric D on December 2024
With over three decades of experience, I am dedicated to delivering exceptional service in every aspect of my business. My unique distinction is in the quality of service I provide to my customers and my communications throughout the project. Above all, I prioritize the well-being and satisfaction of my customers.
"Joe was very professional and very thorough with his communication. He came in, checked on everything to make sure that he does the job correctly and efficiently. He quoted us an amazing price and we went with him. I would highly recommend others go with Joe for any ev charging they need done."
Bavly A on June 2024
With over three decades of experience, I am dedicated to delivering exceptional service in every aspect of my business. My unique distinction is in the quality of service I provide to my customers and my communications throughout the project. Above all, I prioritize the well-being and satisfaction of my customers.
"Joe was very professional and very thorough with his communication. He came in, checked on everything to make sure that he does the job correctly and efficiently. He quoted us an amazing price and we went with him. I would highly recommend others go with Joe for any ev charging they need done."
Bavly A on June 2024
NEC Electric and Solar has been serving the Metrowest Needham, Newton & Welesley area since 2014. We promise prompt and professional service to all of our customers. We look forward to solving all your electrical repair, installation and solar needs. Call us now to schedule an appointment. We look forward to earning your business.
"Extremely friendly and very thoughtful of what the problem was and what it would take to troubleshoot it. Ed was very carful to make sure to check every possible area was looked into. He was able to find the problem with my house wiring and corrected it."
Jim S on March 2025
NEC Electric and Solar has been serving the Metrowest Needham, Newton & Welesley area since 2014. We promise prompt and professional service to all of our customers. We look forward to solving all your electrical repair, installation and solar needs. Call us now to schedule an appointment. We look forward to earning your business.
"Extremely friendly and very thoughtful of what the problem was and what it would take to troubleshoot it. Ed was very carful to make sure to check every possible area was looked into. He was able to find the problem with my house wiring and corrected it."
Jim S on March 2025
In 2008, Landry Mechanical Inc Plumbing HVAC & Electric began serving residents throughout Worcester and Middlesex County. We started out just serving 20 systems a year and working on systems that our competitors ignored, such as wood systems or alternative energy systems. In putting our customers first, our reputation for quality work grew, as did our business. We guarantee 100% customer satisfaction A proud part of the Nextstar Network™ You always talk to a real person when you call us A+ rated by the BBB Today our team is 70 strong and staffed by industry experts who prioritize giving our customers the best experience possible. We do this by sticking to our goals of offering affordable, timely, effective services that are backed by ongoing training to keep up our technical aptitude. Services Provided by Locals, for Locals
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Maria S on October 2024
In 2008, Landry Mechanical Inc Plumbing HVAC & Electric began serving residents throughout Worcester and Middlesex County. We started out just serving 20 systems a year and working on systems that our competitors ignored, such as wood systems or alternative energy systems. In putting our customers first, our reputation for quality work grew, as did our business. We guarantee 100% customer satisfaction A proud part of the Nextstar Network™ You always talk to a real person when you call us A+ rated by the BBB Today our team is 70 strong and staffed by industry experts who prioritize giving our customers the best experience possible. We do this by sticking to our goals of offering affordable, timely, effective services that are backed by ongoing training to keep up our technical aptitude. Services Provided by Locals, for Locals
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Maria S on October 2024
D.E.S. Systems,LLC is a full-service electrical and security contractor proudly serving Eastern Massachusetts for over 35 years. We can handle any of your electrical needs as well as security, home automation and video surveillance.
"Steve was excellent!! He showed up promptly and got done within the expected timeframe. I would definitely hire him again in the future."
Anthony S on January 2025
D.E.S. Systems,LLC is a full-service electrical and security contractor proudly serving Eastern Massachusetts for over 35 years. We can handle any of your electrical needs as well as security, home automation and video surveillance.
"Steve was excellent!! He showed up promptly and got done within the expected timeframe. I would definitely hire him again in the future."
Anthony S on January 2025
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
Since 1979, we've provided the highest quality protection against plumbing, heating, cooling and drain problems for residential, commercial and property managers in the Merrimack Valley and southern New Hampshire. At MillTown Plumbing, Heating, HVAC, and Drain Cleaning, we're a family owned and operated business. We know the value of fast service, from a professional and reliable team. Give us a call today at (617) 725-2674! We look forward to serving you.
"STAY AWAY. Numerous issues and they will cost you more money without you knowing it. I just found out that I was on a **DO NOT SERVICE** list (after all the grief they have given me.) I am ticked off. Here is a summary due to the character limit: 1. They installed a faulty HTP tankless hybrid water heater. I argued with them for what I think was a good year before a HTP tech finally determined that I was right. Replaced it with a Rinnai RUR199in. 2. They took (stole) my oval ductwork and replaced it. I was fine with the replacement. I looked the other way but it was expensive and they never asked - they just hauled it away. Most homeowners probably do not realize how expensive and unusual that oval ductwork is. I could have even recycled it at a profit. 3. I recommended them to a neighbor only to find cops all over their home one day. Their plumber stole their special needs kids controlled medications after having them go into other rooms to turn on and off the faucets. I just chalked it up to a bad apple. 4. HUGE ROOKIE mistake. They short-cycled the new air handler. Vent was right next to the main return (2in. away.) Unecessary wear and tear, high electric and gas usage, and discomfort. Whatever was coming out was immediately suck back in. Unfortunately I did not realize this until a couple years later. 5. HUGE ROOKIE mistake. They never installed the 2-stage wiring. See directly above. Look it up. HUGE discrepancies in temperatures and sky high bills. Premature wear and tear. I wrote Freddy Jr. about this which might be the reason why I am on their list. But still, that is their job to get it right and not mine. Most people would have no clue for the life of their system. 6. They did not hook up the high-limit kill switch/float on the condensation pump which led to a flood and destroyed antiques. I hooked it up in less than 10 minutes. 7. I was told one day that the original manger was fired because he was skimming clients from the company. 8. There is no check valve on the recirculation line which they installed on the new tankless they replaced. I believe it is code and now I have to hire someone else ([business name removed]) to fix their screwup which likely killed my internal recirculation pump. Again, unecessary wear and tear along with high energy bills. I was willing to look the other way on so many things but the truth is they get away with this because most homeowners do not know any better. In other cases, I figured that no one is perfect and we all make mistakes. But then to find out that I was blacklisted a few years later because I called them out on their BS after I needed their help yesterday? The only thing I can think is that I ended up costing them more money on things they should have done properly in the first place. It is a company that needs better oversight and apparently has awful management. I am not bragging but I have an advanced engineeering background creating petroleum engineering training material for big oil (aka plumbing on steroids--makes this look like childs play), programming, developing systems for hydroponics, working with heat and waste recovery systems, fixing combustion engines, and building computers for over 20 years. My point is that I noticed a lot of things that most people would overlook because I know how many things work. I called them out and that is the only explanation as to why I could have been blacklisted. But do yourself a favor and go with [business name removed] or [business name removed] instead. It is not to say that others cannot screw up, but this is my experience with them and the straw that broke the camels back. Mention that you read this here and thank you. Perhaps the next company will not mess you up under the guise/protection of teamsters and protectionist unions that overcharge with ridiculous licensing requirements that ends up meani..."
Charles L on January 2024
Since 1979, we've provided the highest quality protection against plumbing, heating, cooling and drain problems for residential, commercial and property managers in the Merrimack Valley and southern New Hampshire. At MillTown Plumbing, Heating, HVAC, and Drain Cleaning, we're a family owned and operated business. We know the value of fast service, from a professional and reliable team. Give us a call today at (617) 725-2674! We look forward to serving you.
"STAY AWAY. Numerous issues and they will cost you more money without you knowing it. I just found out that I was on a **DO NOT SERVICE** list (after all the grief they have given me.) I am ticked off. Here is a summary due to the character limit: 1. They installed a faulty HTP tankless hybrid water heater. I argued with them for what I think was a good year before a HTP tech finally determined that I was right. Replaced it with a Rinnai RUR199in. 2. They took (stole) my oval ductwork and replaced it. I was fine with the replacement. I looked the other way but it was expensive and they never asked - they just hauled it away. Most homeowners probably do not realize how expensive and unusual that oval ductwork is. I could have even recycled it at a profit. 3. I recommended them to a neighbor only to find cops all over their home one day. Their plumber stole their special needs kids controlled medications after having them go into other rooms to turn on and off the faucets. I just chalked it up to a bad apple. 4. HUGE ROOKIE mistake. They short-cycled the new air handler. Vent was right next to the main return (2in. away.) Unecessary wear and tear, high electric and gas usage, and discomfort. Whatever was coming out was immediately suck back in. Unfortunately I did not realize this until a couple years later. 5. HUGE ROOKIE mistake. They never installed the 2-stage wiring. See directly above. Look it up. HUGE discrepancies in temperatures and sky high bills. Premature wear and tear. I wrote Freddy Jr. about this which might be the reason why I am on their list. But still, that is their job to get it right and not mine. Most people would have no clue for the life of their system. 6. They did not hook up the high-limit kill switch/float on the condensation pump which led to a flood and destroyed antiques. I hooked it up in less than 10 minutes. 7. I was told one day that the original manger was fired because he was skimming clients from the company. 8. There is no check valve on the recirculation line which they installed on the new tankless they replaced. I believe it is code and now I have to hire someone else ([business name removed]) to fix their screwup which likely killed my internal recirculation pump. Again, unecessary wear and tear along with high energy bills. I was willing to look the other way on so many things but the truth is they get away with this because most homeowners do not know any better. In other cases, I figured that no one is perfect and we all make mistakes. But then to find out that I was blacklisted a few years later because I called them out on their BS after I needed their help yesterday? The only thing I can think is that I ended up costing them more money on things they should have done properly in the first place. It is a company that needs better oversight and apparently has awful management. I am not bragging but I have an advanced engineeering background creating petroleum engineering training material for big oil (aka plumbing on steroids--makes this look like childs play), programming, developing systems for hydroponics, working with heat and waste recovery systems, fixing combustion engines, and building computers for over 20 years. My point is that I noticed a lot of things that most people would overlook because I know how many things work. I called them out and that is the only explanation as to why I could have been blacklisted. But do yourself a favor and go with [business name removed] or [business name removed] instead. It is not to say that others cannot screw up, but this is my experience with them and the straw that broke the camels back. Mention that you read this here and thank you. Perhaps the next company will not mess you up under the guise/protection of teamsters and protectionist unions that overcharge with ridiculous licensing requirements that ends up meani..."
Charles L on January 2024
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