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Dorsey Electric

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

Hi, I'm Russell Dorsey and I’m a licensed and insured electrical contractor. With eighteen years of trade experience, I bring a professional level of knowledge and insight to your next project. I am available for small commercial projects but I specialize in residential remodels. I am happy to assist in design builds, custom homes and interior and exterior lighting designs. Please call me for help with your next electrical project!

Business highlights

15 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Amenities

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.033 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
97%
4
0%
3
0%
2
3%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-25 of 33 reviews

Jill M.
06/2023
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I was referred to Dorsey Electric from two sources who couldn’t say enough about Russ and his quality work . It was clear from the start that Russ has a passion for his craft and is beyond knowledgeable. He provided me with a quote shortly after meeting him and started the work shortly thereafter. The communication was excellent throughout all of the work done in my home. Work was exceptional, house was well cared for while working in it and they always made sure things were cleaned up after their day was done. Russ installed numerous recessed lights, pendant lights, new outlets and a new service to the home. I would continue to recommend Dorsey Electric to anyone looking for electrical work! Jill and Peter
Description of Work: Recessed lights, additional outlets, new/upgraded service

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Michael S.
06/2023
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Russ is a fantastic electrician. He shows up when expected and is very considerate of our schedules, and walks us through to explain the work being done. Recently, he completed the electrical work required for a finished basement and bathroom renovation, installing 30+ recessed lights on four separate circuits, as well as shop lights for an unfinished basement, updating 60 year-old wiring, and getting everything up to code. He even worked directly with the general contractor to improve the GC's plan. The end result was beautiful and was better than we dreamed possible.
Description of Work: Install recessed LED lighting Install bathroom vent fan Update wiring Update outlets/switches

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000

Elaine U.
10/2022
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Excellent service. Russell was very professional, from the moment he arrived, he went to work locating and solving my electrical problem. I would not hesitate to highly recommend Russell Dorsey Electrics.
Description of Work: repair of electrical outlets and hood of stove light and fan
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Theresa S.
05/2021
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
We recently moved to Norwood and were looking for an electrician to do some projects around the house. I reached out to Russell and he was able to come out same-day to give us a quote. He completed all tasks extremely well, including hanging a 100lb chandelier in our foyer. He and his apprentice are very kind and honest and cleaned up after they were done. We would highly recommend Dorsey Electric and will contact Russell for any future Electrical needs we have.
Description of Work: Chandelier hanging, light switch install, recessed lighting install

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ian W.
03/2021
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Russ and his apprentice, Chris, arrived promptly to install recessed lighting in our kitchen. They got right to work, wearing masks, and cleaned up everything after the installation was complete. The lights were placed smartly and cleanly into the ceiling and the dimmer switch modulates the illumination perfectly. Frankly, the kitchen has never looked so good -- we should have done this years ago. We'll most certainly use Dorsey Electric for any of our future needs (already planning our next project for them).
Description of Work: Install recessed lighting in kitchen

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$960

Michael D.
09/2020
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Russell was very responsive and professional. He gave me a reasonable quote and showed up on time and did great work. Had him come back to do some follow up work, I would recommend Dorsey Electric
Description of Work: Stove outlet installation, outlet upgrades

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Greg B.
09/2020
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Russell was very professional. He was responsive, showed up when he said he would and completed the work on time and on budget. Excellent service.
Description of Work: TV and outlet wiring

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$535

Gail D.
02/2020
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
light fixtures changed and baseboard heat fixed
Description of Work: Russell and Sean has the opportunity to come earlier than our appointment which was very convenient. Russel listened to what I wanted and went right to work. He answered all my questions and checked a few extra things too! I highly recommend him.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Suzanne T.
02/2020
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
excellent. Russell was skilled, honest and dependable. He worked efficiently and communicated with us daily throughout the job. He prioritized safety and gave helpful insight as to areas where he would update sooner rather than later. We would HIGHLY recommend him (actually, we already have!).
Description of Work: install recessed lights, bathroom vent, new electrical box, ecobees, remove ceiling fans, update all outlets.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000

Judith B.
01/2020
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Prompt service. Excellent suggestions and work.
Description of Work: TV Outlet Install
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

John P.
01/2020
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Did excellent work, took his time to make sure everything was done properly. Checked all aspects of the job, including some additional repairs that needed fixing. (worn wiring)
Description of Work: Baseboard Heater Repair and Replacement

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$340

Maria F.
01/2020
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Beautiful lights, very responsive and easy to work with!
Description of Work: recessed lights

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

lori L.
12/2019
2.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He came, then set up a time to come back. Did not show. When i called he appologised and said he was busy and such. I changed my busy schedule to meet him. Very poor business.
Description of Work: Electrical

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0


Response from Dorsey Electric
Hi [Member Name Removed], I’m sorry you were not pleased with the service I offered but this review is inaccurate. I came out and looked at the work you needed done and explained what would be required to fix the problem, at length, for free. I said I would get an estimate to you ASAP, no later than the upcoming Friday. You called me that Friday morning expecting that I would be there to do the work. I had not sent you an estimate yet and we had not yet agreed on a price. I did send you an estimate for the work later that day, to which you replied that you and your husband would have to discuss further. Please reconsider this review, I did not even work for you.

regan T.
09/2019
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
i cannot rave more about dorsey electric and russ. he is very easy to deal with. he makes suggestions which are very good, his work is clean and looks great. he answers email promptly and show up on time. he gave me an estimate and kept to it. again, i cannot praise him more and i have other work he is going to do. hire him or at least have him come over to look at work.
Description of Work: motion outdoor lights; replace 2 outlets, change other outlets from 2 to 4 box

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Amy M.
08/2019
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Russ was great! Everything is now working. He was responsive, punctual, knowledgeable, neat and fair. I will recommend him to others, and will definitely call him when we need electrician services in the future!
Description of Work: Installed medicine cabinet by moving wiring, reinstalled a light fixture, and hvac cover plate in ceiling after new ceiling was installed, hooked up dryer vent.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Barbara B.
01/2019
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Russell did a great job. I ultimately did not get the doorbell installed not for lack of trying on Russell's part but the other work was done very efficiently and successfully. I wish I could have given more than 5 stars. I've worked with a lot of service providers over the years and Russell Dorsey is by far one of the very best. He communicated with me in a timely manner, showed up when he said he would, kept me informed of what was going on and any issues encountered and charged a very reasonable price for the work done. I have already recommended him to a family member and would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone needing quality electrical work done.
Description of Work: Video doorbell installation, motion sensor light installation, update AC wiring

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Carol R.
11/2018
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very impressed with Russell of Dorsey Electric - efficient, knows his stuff, excellent customer service. Before approving an insulation project, MassSave said a licensed electrician had to verify our old home had no knob & tube wiring. Reviews led us to contact Russell on a Friday just before 5. He responded by 6 with a quote and a 2-hour time window for Monday. He called Monday to confirm, arrived promptly, did what he said he would for the quoted price and as promised, emailed to us the receipt Mass Save needed very soon after leaving. He was great with ?s and explanations, and quoted a price for outlets we may have installed when current project is done. Prompt, efficient, great communicator, really seems to know his stuff, and on top of that, a nice guy! We wouldn't hesitate to hire him in the future or to recommend him to anyone else.
Description of Work: Electrical Inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

SARA C.
11/2018
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Working with Russ was easy. Very responsive and easy to communicate with. Installed/fixed 4 motion detector lights, which previous electricians had failed to notice the lights were connected to switches in the house (pretty scary). So Russ receives an A+ for educating us about our light switches and how they connect to our motion detector lights! He also installed new exterior electrical outlets.
Description of Work: Outside electrical outlets installed; new motion detector lights installed

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Linda G.
07/2018
5.0
lighting
  + -1 more
This is the second time they have done work at my home and they are great. Reliable and easy to work with. Would highly recommend them!
Description of Work: Installed 2 dropped chandeliers

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$160

Linda G.
07/2018
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Russ was on time to the minute, friendly, courteous and a pleasure to work with!
Description of Work: Pole lamp replacement and bought bracket and hung flatscreen

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$650

Bob G.
07/2018
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Russ was punctual, professional, and knowledgeable. He did the job in a timely manner and a reasonable price.
Description of Work: Run low voltage wire to a wifi thermostat

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Meg K.
06/2018
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Extremely pleased. Russ was very responsive, professional and organized. He showed up on the dates/times that he said he would for the estimate and the work. He was upfront that he might not be able to start the work for 1-2 weeks, but was actually able to fit me in that same week. He and his colleague, Dan, were very efficient and courteous. As an added bonus, Dan was able to fit me into his schedule the following week when I reached out to let him know that I decided to add an extra light and have an outlet moved. I highly recommend his service.
Description of Work: Dedicated Outlet, Basement lighting, Whole House surge protector, replaced outlets

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Joe C.
05/2018
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Installed new ballast and bulbs in ceiling florescent light. Quick response, fair price, and excellent communication. Will use again.
Description of Work: Repair of fluorescent light fixture.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

MARYANNE S.
01/2018
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Russ provided solid work and had some cost savings suggestions for future work. He was prompt and responsive with the arrangements and provided quality work.
Description of Work: Wiring lights to code in a rental

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jim P.
10/2017
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
Russ was great. Work was completed on schedule and under budget.
Description of Work: Outlet replacement, fan instillation, recessed light instillation, and service upgrade

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
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Contact information

30 Chatham Rd, Norwood, MA 02062


Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
13844b
Trade License Locale
massachusetts
Trade License Authority
division of prefossional lic.
Trade License Expiration
07/31/2022
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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Landscaping - Lighting

FAQ

Dorsey Electric is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Dorsey Electric accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, Dorsey Electric does not offer free project estimates.
No, Dorsey Electric does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Dorsey Electric does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Dorsey Electric offers emergency services.
No, Dorsey Electric does not offer warranties.

Contact information

30 Chatham Rd, Norwood, MA 02062


Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM