We're a small family owned electric contractor based on the North Shore of Boston. JOLT stands for myself, John, my dog, Oliver, my wife, Lisa and our son, Trevor. I personally have over 25 years experience in the electrical field and would love to show you what customer service is really like. We answer the phone when you call, let you know if we're running 15 minutes late and are clean, articulate and polite. Oh yeah, and we do electrical work pretty well too. Check us out on the A&E TV show "Flipping Boston"!! I think we offer a good service at a fair price and hope you give us a chance to prove it. Have a great day!
The Jolt team was great. Incredibly knowledgeable, easy to work with, and got the job done right and on time.
Description of Work: Upgraded service panel + wiring electric to our pool shed for new pool equipment.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Alan B.
04/2024
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Outstanding! Punctual, efficient, flexible, neat. Very informative when decisions needed my input. Totally happy!
Description of Work: Complete remodel office, laundry, and master bath in another project.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,300
Stephanie V.
09/2022
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
Perfectly!!!! John is hands down the best as well as the rest of his staff. They are easy to contact, show up exactly when they say the will and do a fantastic job. I cannot recommend them highly enough!!!
Description of Work: Repair wiring to cabinet lights that wouldn't turn on.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Jolt Electric Inc
Hi [Member Name Removed], Thanks for the review! I'm glad we were able to get the lighting up and running. Let us know if we can help with anything in the future. Have a great day! John
Jackie B.
07/2022
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
Jolt just installed a large light fixture at my mom's house. It was a floor model and the retailer did not include the correct parts for it to be installed properly. Keith spent quite a bit of time trying to make it work, but couldn't, so he cut and widened the canopy so he could do the install. The light is up and mom (95 years old) is thrilled. Keith was really awesome throughout the whole process - extremely polite and professional and he went above and beyond to get that darn thing up. I highly recommend Jolt!
Description of Work: Install large light fixture
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Jolt Electric Inc
Hi [Member Name Removed], I'm glad we were able to help you and your Mom with the light fixture. Sometimes a little thing like that can really make something more into your home, as opposed to just being where you live. Let us know if we can help with anything else. And thank you for the review! John
Jennifer E.
07/2022
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
Dear John, I am writing to let you know that I am very impressed with your workers and your company. The light fixture that was installed in our bathroom shower is perfect and they even managed to keep the tiles intact without cracking. Plus, they were most considerate and were a pleasure to work with. My husband and I have used several electricians over the years but we will use only Jolt electric in the future. Thank you, Jennifer E.
Description of Work: Installation of light in bathroom shower. Replacement of several light fixtures.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Jolt Electric Inc
Hi [Member Name Removed], Thank you for the review. It was a bit of a challenge to install the recessed light in the ceiling tile, and I'm glad it worked out without breaking any tiles. It certainly looks a lot brighter in there from the picture you posted. Please let us know if you need anything else. Have a great day. John
David F.
09/2021
5.0
lighting
+ -1 more
John and his team are always on time, professional and a pleasure to deal with. I would not consider using anyone else.
Description of Work: I own a three family house and have utilized their services many times over a number of years.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Jolt Electric Inc
Hi [Member Name Removed], Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review. I'm glad that we are able to take care of your electrical needs. Please feel free to give us a call if you need anything else done. We're happy to help. Take care. John
Mark H.
05/2021
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
We have used Jolt several times before and been extremely satisfied. When it came time for this pretty big job or replacing all the old knob and tube wiring in an old house, we knew exactly who to call. John got right back to us with an estimate and was able to get us on the schedule pretty quickly! He sent out two guys who said they would arrive at 7:00am, and they knocked on the door right at that time, prompt and professional. Steve (the lead on this job) went through the expectations with me and my wife to make sure we were all on the same page as to what would be done, and were very upfront about potential power shut off and loss of Wi-Fi (a consideration with two kids doing remote schooling). Steve made sure to let us know when the power would be off to make sure the kids were in a spot where they wouldn't be disconnected at a bad time. He also was very forthcoming with things he found as he went through the job, both things that weren't as bad as expected (resulting in a credit to the estimate) or things they found that weren't expected (resulting in add-ons to the bill). Having used Jolt for multiple jobs before (small repairs, bigger jobs, grounding a new pool) I knew that John and his crew do great work, make sure they adhere to code, and are extremely fair with their clients. We could not have asked for a better experience with this job, they did great work! Having an electrician you can trust is worth its weight in gold, and we are very fortunate to have that with John and his crew at Jolt!
Description of Work: Re-wire old knob and tube, ground several outlets, repair broken outdoor outlet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,000
Response from Jolt Electric Inc
Hi [Member Name Removed], Thank you so much for writing that estimate. I appreciate you spending the time. I'm glad we were able to eliminate the knob and tube wiring for you. Also, I'm glad that you are enjoying the pool. Please feel free to contact us if you need anything else. Thanks again! John
Frank C.
09/2020
5.0
electrician, lighting, home security systems
+ 1 more
Very professional, responsive and competent. Will hire again!
Description of Work: Changed outdoor light fixtures.
Rating Category
Rating 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
Response from Jolt Electric Inc
[Member Name Removed], Thank you so much for leaving the review. Please let us know if we can help you with anything in the future. Take care! John
joseph W.
06/2020
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
These guys are the best. Steve arrived at the stroke of the scheduled time. He was solicitous about what we wanted and calculated the exact needs for current by reading the information about the 3 new appliances. He used a level so the wall switch plate would look neat and even cleaned up after himself. The boss John came out with his truck to bring us a part we needed so there was no delay in the job. I couldn't recommend them more highly.
Description of Work: Install wall with for whole house fan; install new circuit for 3 new appliances
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Jolt Electric Inc
Hi [Member Name Removed], Thanks for the review [Member Name Removed]. We do try to keep the vans fully stocked, so that way we don't have to run to a supply house and charge the client for doing that. Sometimes though, you run into a special item we need - like at your house. Fortunately, I was in the area and was able to help out. We do also try to clean up as best as possible. And thanks for saying that about Steve. He's a great electrician, and does try to do all work like it is his own house. Thanks again! John
Robert H.
02/2020
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
John from Jolt and his crew were professionals from start to finish. John did a very thorough assessment and estimate, his crew started and finished when they said they would, communication was excellent throughout, and changes to the scope of work were well documented. His crew members Steve and Gabriel were professionals in every way and a pleasure to work with. They showed up on time, kept neat work areas, cleaned up thoroughly, and kept me informed throughout the job. Highly recommended.
Description of Work: Knob and tube wiring removed and the electrical panel upgraded in my home, plus additional upgrades to lighting.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000
Response from Jolt Electric Inc
Hi, Thank you so much for the review. We do try to effectively communicate with homeowners, as knob and tube wiring removal work constantly changes while you are doing it. I'm glad that you are happy with our work. Please feel free to contact us if you need anything else. Thanks! John
Zachary S.
05/2019
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
+ 1 more
John Stavaridis and his team at Jolt Electric are superior to any electrician I or my uncle (a general contractor) have vetted. My uncle has been in the home improvement industry for more than 30 years, and he’s never seen a more tidy, efficient and impressive electric contracting business. Everything about our experience with John and Jolt Electric was fantastic. From the initial evaluation and pre-project scope of work through to the job execution and billing, Jolt Electric surpassed our expectations, impressed us with professionalism and overwhelmed us with value. Also worth noting, it says on Jolt’s website -- Please feel free to give us a call. We will actually answer the phone! -- and that couldn’t be more true. From the first time I called John, to the weeks leading up to us actually closing on our home, he answered the phone each time, and was careful and calculated in the counsel he provided. Our project was unique in that we had to remove knob and tube wiring in a mixed wiring home. The Jolt Electric team is well versed in all wiring, and we were extremely happy to learn how well John and his team are in removing knob and tube as a weatherization barrier to utilize the Mass Save program to insulate the home. We are now graduated through the Mass Save/ CLEAResult program thanks to Jolt Electric. Additionally worth noting, we found the lead electrician on our project Keith to be extremely knowledgeable, respectful and responsive. We trusted Keith and his helper to come and go from the home via a lockbox, and Keith would call with any minor snag he hit or question he wanted to clarify with us. Keith is the sort of consummate professional you want working on important work like the electrical in your home! Last, we found the scope of work pricing fair, and were happy to discover that our final bill -- albeit with several project additions (my wife and I couldn’t help ourselves) -- was nearly exact to what the original scope of work price was. I’ve also really grown to appreciate Jolt’s owner John Stavaridis as a person. He’s an honest man, a family guy and truly has been a pleasure to have in our home interacting with us, our dog and our young daughter (nearly 2 years old). You’re lucky you found Jolt Electric. You won’t regret calling John!
Description of Work: Knob and tube removal, new wiring, new lighting
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Jolt Electric Inc
Zach, Thank you so much for the comprehensive review. I could not have asked for anything close to that nice. Communication is key. Please let us know if you need anything else, and thanks again! John
Nadia P.
11/2018
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
One of my 12 alarms went bleeping at about 11 a.m. at night. I called Joit at about 12:30 a.m. and ask they call me first thing in the morning. I got a call at 7 a.m. and they came that afternoon which was the day before Thanksgiving. All my smoke detectors were replaced with up to code hard-wired smoke detectors and an outlet replaced. The job was done professionally and John was very nice I'm very professional. I would hire it again. I did get a bit of sticker shock, but each of these smoke detectors on Amazon looks like it's about $40 so I don't believe it was outrageously overpriced. And I was truly grateful to find someone who came out the day before Thanksgiving.
Description of Work: Smoke detector problems
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
Response from Jolt Electric Inc
Hi [Member Name Removed], Thanks so much for the review. Some of the material cost might be explained by the fact that some of the detectors we replaced were smoke/CO combo detectors, which go for around $65 or so each, as opposed to the regular smokes for $40. Either way, I'm happy that you are happy. And that you have proper smoke detector protection. Please let us know if you need anything else. Have a great day! John
Kimberly L.
11/2018
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Excellent experience!!!! Very patient and explained everything. Will be hiring for any future electrical work!
Description of Work: Bathroom vanity light, electrical outlet
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Jolt Electric Inc
Hi [Member Name Removed], Thank you very much for the review. I would rather spend a few minutes explaining what we are doing, then just telling a client "It's code". I think that people like to know why we have to do some of the more technical aspects of our work - Arc Fault protection for example. I'd want to know if someone were doing work on my house. Thanks again! John
Lisa Q.
08/2018
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Very responsive! John fixed the electrical problem within 24 hours of my initial call. It was a small job as it turned out but it was a big inconvenience to my family while the outlets weren't working. I'm so glad I called this company.
Description of Work: Electrical outlets and appliance outlets not working.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Don A.
07/2018
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
Overall, a terrific experience. Our (motion-activated) outdoor light malfunctioned and needed a replacement part. John (Jolt Electric) listened to our concerns and instead of simply replacing the original part, made recommendations to improve performance (i.e. re-location of sensor for optimal use). Once the part was replaced, John then tested the light to ensure it functioned properly and walked me through what he did.
Description of Work: Outdoor lighting
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ken and Amy M.
07/2018
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Fantastic work!! John the owner almost always answers the phone himself, per his response "in case it's an emergency". If not, he otherwise responds promptly to phone or email. Timing for the job was also very responsive and flexible. He is so trusting and straightforward. There was no pressure or trying to push any unnecessary services. He gave excellent advice and options. He is extremely knowledgeable and very personable. His crew that came, Keith and Steve, were also very professional and attentive. The workmanship was excellent, and the price was very appropriate. They had to run wire from our service in the basement, drill through to outside of the house, run the wire in a trench in PVC pipe, drill into garage, add a service box in the garage, and then placed 4 LED strip lights in the garage, 3 outlets (one to be used for a future garage door opener), and placed an exterior spot light on the front of the garage. They also replaced an old malfunctioning spot light on back of house. Obviously, we are very satisfied. We would very highly recommend JOLT Electric without reservation. We will use them again when needed.
Description of Work: Electric service added to detached garage, along with light fixtures in the garage and outlets, and a spot light added to exterior of garage.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,100
Marcia M.
03/2018
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
+ 1 more
John was punctual and professional, and got the job done. We'll certainly call them again when we have electrical work to be done.
Description of Work: Replace one ceiling fan light kit & install two interior wall sconces
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Judith K.
02/2018
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Wow/ John is very experienced and totally professional. He did all the thermostats and the switch work in about 2 hours, and explained how the ceiling light would need to be modified in order to be installed. John also told me about arc fault protection, which will need to be added with the new ceiling fixture. I feel like we have found our permanent electrician - someone who is easy to work with, very expert and really looking out for his customers. All this with a fair price!
Description of Work: Needed 3 programmable thermostats installed, plus a timer switch replaced. Also have a Moroccan ceiling lamp we want installed in our master.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Carole H.
12/2017
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
They do a good job. John explains what he's doing and why it's needed. They are a small operation and sometimes it takes time to get work done.
Description of Work: Jolt has been here several times to replace light fixtures. They were here once to find a short circuit in the third floor apartment. They upgraded my first floor circuit board.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Andy C.
10/2017
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
Keith and Steve did the work and came in right when they said they would. They explained everything they were going to do, kept me aprised when they needed to know something, and did great quality work in less time than they anticipated.
Description of Work: I had a number of electical projects on a house I recently purchased and John and his crew responded within a day and started work within a few days. I needed a 220 plug for a new dryer, some recessed lighting, some cable hook-ups, and a 3 way switch.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
Jennifer M.
10/2017
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Jolt not only completed the work on time but they left our basement cleaner than when they found it! We received quotes from 5 different electricians and Jolt's professionalism and expeirence were clear from the start. We really appreciated the work that they did for us and would happily hire them again.
Description of Work: Rewiring in basement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Mary Lou O.
10/2017
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Very happy with John. He was prompt, professional, polite, knowledgeable.
Description of Work: John was prompt in calling us back and coming to see the work we wanted done. He installed a chandelier and several other electrical items.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,045
Michael S.
10/2017
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Went very well. I needed this switch installed ASAP and John was able to show up the next day. He did quality, fast work and I will definitely hire Jolt for my future electrical needs.
Description of Work: Install a emergency furnace cut off switch.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$187
Kim E.
07/2017
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Everything was extremely professional...John showed up ahead of the committed time and he did a great job adding an electrical outlet. I would highly recommend him. Thanks so much, John!
Description of Work: add an electrical outlet in our bathroom
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Patricia H.
07/2017
3.0
electrician, ceiling fans
+ 0 more
not as well as we had hoped, see above.
Description of Work: Our primary reason for needing an electrician was to reconnect a ceiling fan. We had one of our bedroom ceilings refinished and we needed an electrician to put the fan back. we had a couple of other small jobs, installing a thermostat and adjusting an outside motion detector. The Jolt electrician informed us that he would not reconnect the fan because it was in violation of code. He said that there had to be a seven foot distance, which we did not realize that this ceiling was a few inches short. I don't really understand the problem, the fan was already there when we had purchased the house. we were not installing a new fan but rather reconnecting the fan that had already been there. When the electrician was asked what could we do. He stated that we could probably find another electrician to perform the job. In hindsight, we should have just thanked him and sent him on his way. The end result was that we did have to hire another electrician to reconnect the fan so we ended up paying for the services of two electricians when we really needed only one.
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FAQ
Jolt Electric Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
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Jolt Electric Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Jolt Electric Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Jolt Electric Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Jolt Electric Inc offers a 5% senior discount.
Yes, Jolt Electric Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, Jolt Electric Inc offers warranties.
Jolt Electric Inc offers the following services: Electrical - temporary power, diagnostics, new construction, additions & renovations, service upgrades, service changes, fuse panel repairs, knob & tube removal, pools & spas, generators, smoke & carbon monoxide detectors, lighting design. network wiring & patch panels.