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Jolt Electric Inc

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

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 30 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!

Business highlights

15 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered
Eco Friendly

Services we offer

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, changing light fixtures and outlets.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Zelle

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9129 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
88%
4
2%
3
2%
2
3%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.6
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 76-100 of 129 reviews

Ronald N.
03/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
The whole experience was good. He's professional and seems confident that he knows what he's doing. He's neat. His charges were reasonable. We'll call him again if we need electrical work done.
Description of Work: John has done work for me on two occasions. Both involved wiring and hanging lighting fixtures. .

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
$120

Andrew S.
02/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very responsive; returned initial call right away. Called on his way over and was punctual. Diagnosed problem and fixed quickly; installed new outlet in a conscientious manner (gave us good advice and seemed well versed in the relevant electrical codes.) cleaned up after the work was completed.
Description of Work: Diag/fix broken light, and also install new outlet

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
$200

Joseph S.
02/2013
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
  + 1 more
Great company and service. John replaced and updated lighting, electrical outlets, and bathroom light/fan fixture, as well as hung up flat screen T.V.'s. He also gave us consults about general home issues. Both John and his assistant are experts and highly skilled at what they do. They are on time, listen to your needs, and are able to explain the process and make effective recommendations for your needs. Our new home is much more efficiently lit and the electrical is solid and secure. Professionalism is excellent and they both have a great sense of humor. Payment is easily made is many ways and communication is clear and complete. Straight A's for this company.
Description of Work: New Home Lighting and Electrical Updates
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

George C.
02/2013
5.0
electrician, lamp repair, lighting
  + 1 more
I received a call from a friend who needed the number of a good electrician. I gave the the number of John from Jolt electric, as I know John from my Business Network International chapter. John showed up right away and took care of the problem in a kind and professional manner. My friends were very happy. I have heard many good things about John and Jolt Electric from other people that has used his services or referred him to friends and colleagues. I would refer John again, and I would use his services myself when the need arises.
Description of Work: Great fast service!
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$95

Jillyan F.
01/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Our first use of Angie's List was to locate a reputable electrician in our area; this is how we found Jolt. True to the customer reviews, the team was friendly, accommodating, quick to service our needs, and reasonably priced. We intend to call upon Jolt again for electrical needs; so glad we joined Angie's List!
Description of Work: We required an electrician to "clean up" electrical wiring in one part of our house following the installation of a glass sliding door. The wiring was in the wall and connected into our attic, under insulation.

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
$125

Teresa L.
12/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He came on time as scheduled, went into the attic and found that the area impacted was old knob and tube wiring. He disconnected the affected area from the knob and tube and ran a new service to that area using updated wiring. Everything was fixed and working. About 4 hours in total, very professional, easy to understand and competitively priced. We had a great experience and as required, will definitely use him again.
Description of Work: Came to estimate the cost to restore electrical service to a third floor area in our home. There was a short caused by a loose outlet and no fuses broke but the power was off for half the room. He came on a Sunday (!!) and looked at the issue, gave us an idea of the extent of the work and scheduled a follow up to solve the problem.

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
$500

James W.
12/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
John and his associate Jay arrived when scheduled and worked tirelessly till the rough wiring was complete. The wiring looked neat and they cleaned up thoroughly upon completion. This really impressed my adorable wife (more extra points). After the plastering, cabinets and painting were complete I called John to have the switches and outlets installed. John made room in his busy schedule to complete the job. The entire electrical job looks great. I would definitely recommend JOLT Electric if you are considering an electrical contractor.
Description of Work: Recently purchased a 1955 cape in Danvers. The home inspection identified many electrical issues. My lovely wife (extra points) and I decided to gut the combined kitchen and dining room area and add a shower to the second floor half bath. We needed new outlets for the new kitchen counter, appliances, dining area and bath along with adding lighting circuits for the bathroom sconces, closet and shower. We contacted John from JOLT Electric for a work scope, timing and estimate. John was totally professional and explained in detail the work required, timing and a written estimate via email. John provided a lot of valuable suggestions that we incorporated in our kitchen and bath design.

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
$4,020

sharon C.
12/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Jolt was absolutely fantastic! Our 2 -family house ,built in 1900, was in desparate need of a kitchen remodel and new wiring. Our goal was to support local businesses.We had hired an independant contactor and needed to find an electrician. John responded to our request for an estimate within 24hrs and showed up on-time for our appointment. We were immediately put at ease with his knowledge and professionalism . We had received estimates from 2 other companies prior to meeting John. He spent time asking us about the remodel ,what we wanted, checking the original wiring , offering suggestions and planning out what he needed to do. He suggested that we put a new circuit panel in the attic instead of running new wire from the second floor to the basement and across to the other side of the house. It would save us money. We knew right away we wanted to hire John, but we needed to wait for the estimate. He came back with a price that fit in our budget. John stayed in contact with our contractor and scheduled the work around him. He and his employee Jay, arrived promptly every day and worked hard to finish up each day to stay on schedule. His work is neat, tidy and clean. The new lights, switches and oulets look great in our new kitchen. My favorite has to be the LED lights under the cabinets! They are so pretty at night and give off plenty of light. I've put them on ever day since they've been installed. I can't say enough about Jolt Electric.They were both courteous, professional, respectful and hard-working. All questions were answered right away and John could be contacted by phone or e-mail. John helped make the remodel as stressless as possible. We have plenty of old wiring still left in the house. We will most definately be calling John to rewire the other rooms.
Description of Work: Our 2 family house was built in 1900. We hired Jolt Electric to rewire our second floor kitchen and bring it up to code. The service that was needed for our very out-dated kitchen was, 1) Install a 60A cable from basement to attic , 2) Install new circuit panel in attic, 3) Install recessed lighting, pendant lights over island, sink and laundry area 4) Install LED undercabinet lighting, 5) Install new switches with dimmers, 6) Install two 220 outlets, 7) Run new circuits for all appliances 8) supply power for toe kick heater, 9) Install new outlets to code

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
$4,500

Kristen C.
11/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I was very pleased with the work they did and the professionalism of the workers. I will be rehiring them for future work.
Description of Work: I had a bad outlet that needed to be replaced.

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
$195

Jennifer G.
11/2012
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We set up a time and date for an estimate for a large electrical project that we need completed in our home. Not only did the electrician not come on time, but he didn't show up at all!!!! There was no phone call either. I guess they don't want our money! --Update-- We received a phone call from them the following day apologizing. What an awkward call to make so we did appreciate the sincerity and effort and rescheduled. Regardless if we go with them, they were professional to have followed up like that. It seemed to be an honest mistake and not representative of the way they do business.
Description of Work: We set up a time and date for an estimate for a large electrical project that we need completed in our home. Not only did the electrician not come on time, but he didn't show up at all!!!! There was no phone call either. I guess they don't want our money!
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Angela C.
11/2012
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We have left two messages for this company. Last weekend or approx 9 days ago and again approx 4-5 days ago. They apparently do not need our business as we never got a call back. I thought people were complaining about the economy but apparently they must be too busy to return our phone calls.
Description of Work: We have left two messages for this company. Last weekend or approx 9 days ago and again approx 4-5 days ago. They apparently do not need our business as we never got a call back. I thought people were complaining about the economy but apparently they must be too busy to return our phone calls.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Response from Jolt Electric Inc
I'm sorry, but I've never received a call from this client. I do realize that sometimes things fall between the cracks. No one is perfect. I try to make a strong effort to return any calls - especially if they call twice. Honestly, I think you may have me confused with another contractor. I hope you've been able to find someone to meet your needs.

sharon R.
11/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
John and Jay were prompt, courteous and professional. What I liked the best was their ability to keep me updated on their troubleshooting progress and carefully/patiently explain what was going on and how they were going to address the solution. Their pride in workmanship and people skills were outstanding. I highly recommend Jolt Electricm Inc and will deifnitely use them again. A++++++
Description of Work: Troubleshoot problem with front door lighting, circuit breaker kept tripping. Discovered short circuit in wiring due to water entering both exterior porch fixtures. Removed fixtures, ran new wire. install new boxes & new light switch & new breaker for circuit.

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
$350

Douglas S.
11/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Fantastic! On this website, John says he provides good customer service and he really means it. His service was one of the best I have received from a professional.
Description of Work: We had a variety of electrical work that needed to be done from installing new light fixtures to replacing old switches. When I first called, I got John right away. I told him what needed to be done and we scheduled a time for him to come to the house. John and his helper arrived exactly when they said they would arrive. I showed John everything that needed to be done. He gave me an approximate price (because in a couple of cases he had to go buy the parts so he didn't know exactly what the parts would cost). The final bill was very close to the estimate. The quality of the work was excellent and they completed the work quickly. I highly recommend John and his company, Jolt Electric.

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

Joseph N.
10/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I cannot say enough good things about this company. I am a first time home buyer and wanted an opinion from a professional electrician on some abnormalities noted during a home inspection. I sent an email late on a Friday evening. I received a phone call Saturday morning and electricians were on location by noon. They were very courteous and professional. It was easy to tell that they knew what they were talking about. Their level of knowledge of electrical systems was extremely evident and they took the time to explain things. They were thorough in their investigations and talked me through each test they performed and what the potential impacts could be and provided best solutions. Took the time out unprompted to make minor adjustments and repairs at no additional cost. I will definitely use their services again in the future. They even offered me tips on local attractions since I am new to the area. Great service!!
Description of Work: Provided a professional 2nd opinion on some electrical abnormalities noted during a home inspection on a home I am in the process of purchasing. Offered a thorough assessment and detailed insights. Took the time to explain possible causes and potential solutions.

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
$90

Gail D.
10/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
John and Jay arrived exactly at our appointment time. I was very impressed. They installed roof de-icing cables on two dormers and back gutters and downspouts. Their work was flawless in every regard. Jay then installed our new security lighting which worked perfectly at sundown. I would highly recommend John and JOLT to anyone requiring expert, professional electricians. We look forward to a continuing relationship with this company.
Description of Work: Roof de-icing cables and new security lighting.

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
$1,900

Megan T.
10/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Electrician arrived right when he said he would. I called in the morning and the work was done that evening. He also explained what he was doing and why throughout the whole process of trouble shooting the problem and replacing the circuit breakers. Very professional and courteous, not to mention prompt. The replacements took longer than expected due to having to switch off the power from outside, and troubleshooting problems with the outside breaker, but he did a thorough job taking care of what needed to be done.
Description of Work: I was having a problem with the circuit breaker for my heating. The panel was opened and a faulty circuit breaker was removed and replaced. Other breakers that were damaged from the faulty one were also replaced.

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
$250

David F.
09/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
John is always responsive, arrives exactly when he says he will, explains issues and is an excellent electrician. He has worked on two projects for me and is about to work on a third. After my experiences with him, I would not use anyone else. David
Description of Work: Installed an electrical circuit, upgraded pantry outlets and 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
$600

Jane A.
06/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
John is really easy to work with. He's prompt and communicative, and does quality work. He made our garage wiring safe and easy to use, and eliminated cluttered wiring so it even looks much better. He's definitely our go-to guy for electrical work!
Description of Work: Rewired garage door opener, running new wiring, installing a new GFI receptacle, and replacing the opener cord.

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
$270

Stephen E.
05/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I asked John to come give me an estimate for a service upgrade. I had a 100A service with less than 20 breakers all of which were in use. John gave me an estimate on the spot for 150A and 200A service upgrades. He walked me through what he was going to do inside and out. He even warned me that a shrub was going to get trampled while he installed the new meter socket and service mast. On the day of the installation John arrived promptly at 7:30AM and worked through the day without wasting any time. He and his assistant were professional and courteous throughout the day. The power was restored exactly when John said it would be at 3:30PM. John made sure to schedule the electrical inspector before leaving for the day. The electrical inspection itself was a breeze: the inspector found no problems as was even impressed that the panel was labelled! John recommended to the inspector that the utility replace the service lines to my house based on what he saw while working. The inspector and utility agreed and promptly replaced the service lines a couple of weeks after John was here. This was a great experience from estimate to completion. John gave me his full attention on his first visit and gave the work his full attention while he was here. He is patient and willing to explain what he is going to do and I found his explanations to be quite good. One can usually get a good feeling for a tradesmen based on how well they are able to explain themselves: John explains things well and does great work!
Description of Work: Electric service upgrade to 200A: including meter socket, ground rods, service mast and service panel.

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
$2,100

Tristina K.
03/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME! John came excatly when he said he would. In no time at all he figured out the "breaker that wouldn't stay on" problem. He was methodical, knew exactly what he was doing. A service call and a switch and i was in light again! Intend to call him for other electical projects and would highly recomend him for any electical issues and projects.
Description of Work: I had an breaker that would not stay on.

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
$95

Susan L.
03/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
One day the power to our garage and more importantly our electric garage door stopped. We looked for a local electrician on Angie's List and found JOLT. They answered the phone themselves and offered to come right away. John diagnosed the problem and fixed it in short order. He was punctual, professional and pleasant and we would definitely call them again for any of our electric needs.
Description of Work: Replace a four way outlet

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
$140

Rachel L.
01/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
John and his apprentice came by soon after we contacted him about the work, and he emailed us an estimate that day. He came on time the day we had planned and he and his apprentice did a professional, clean job. He's very friendly, knowledgeable and I'm glad to see he's apprenticing someone to go into the trade. They were both very pleasant to work with. I hope to be able to have them do more projects for us in the future.
Description of Work: Installed GFCI outlets in kitchen, installed new outdoor flood light with motion sensor, wired and installed outdoor GFCI outlet.

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
$390

Jane M.
01/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
John helped me work through options and provided some great ideas. He did an absolutely brilliant job. He was on-time, on budget, and the most cost effective solution I could find. The workmanship was great, with no marks or smudges and good finish quality. Throughout the project, John provided me with lots of information to base my decisions on. Once a decision was made, he was flexible and very concious and had everything in its right place. The final price was very reasonable.
Description of Work: John and his assistant did all of the electrical for my new kitchen. That included recessed lighting, outlets, new appliance installation for a dishwasher, microwave, and refrigerator for my new kitchen. Most of the wires had to be fished behind tight wall spaces and it was a difficult job. Everything was done to code, with new ties all the way back to the breaker 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
$1,300

Richard B.
01/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
John and his assistant arrived at the appointed time. They began work right away. He and his assistant remained busy all day, even skipping lunch. They began at 7:300 AM and finished about 3:00 PM. During their work, I stopped John to ask some questions about additional work I may want performed in the future. I even questioned him about the details should we go forward with that work. John had wanted to get an early start to his work day stating he needed to insure that he could complete the work I had requested in a single day. My interuption did not seem to bother him one bit. He happily responded to each and every question..They cleaned up after themselves and acted with a high degree of professionalism.
Description of Work: John installed in my basement a number of GFI recepticles and dedicated 20 amp circuits, whole house surge protection as well as strung three fluorescent light fixtures with 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
$1,825

Robert O.
11/2011
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
  + 1 more
It went very smooth. Jolt and I set a date for service, he called just before he arrived, showed up on time and peformed the work very quickly. It was an enjoyable experience and I look forward to my next project with Jolt.
Description of Work: We hired Jolt to replace most of our electrical outlets, install a new fan, light switch and a new ceiling fan. The work turned out fabulous and brought all of our outlets up to code. This is extremely important because we just welcomed a little one into the home.

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
$800

Contact information

203 Washington St # 296, Salem, MA 01970

http://www.joltelectricinc.com

Service hours

Sunday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Monday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
3222 A1
Trade License Locale
Massachusetts
Trade License Authority
Massachusetts Board of Electrical Overseers
Trade License Expiration
07/31/2025

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Lamp Repair,
Home Security Systems,
Generator,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Solar Panels,
Internet Service,
Phone Wiring

FAQ

Jolt Electric Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Monday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Thursday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Friday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Saturday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Jolt Electric Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Zelle
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, changing light fixtures and outlets.

Contact information

203 Washington St # 296, Salem, MA 01970

http://www.joltelectricinc.com

Service hours

Sunday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Monday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM