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JDO Electric

Electrical, Lighting, Heating and Air Conditioning,

About us

• 2016 Super Service Award Winner - 10th Consecutive Year! • With 20+ Years of Experience, JDO Electric is a Locally Owned & Family Operated Electrical Contracting Company Proudly Serving Metro Boston & the Surrounding Suburbs of Eastern MA! • A+ BBB Rating! • 24/7 Emergency Services • Residential & Commercial Electrical Service • Owner On-Site & Present at each Residence/Location ensuring the highest-quality service is being performed • Additional Service Area: All Eastern MA, Metro Boston • Suburban Service Areas: Cambridge, Somerville, Charlestown, Arlington, Lexington, Newton, Brookline, Waltham, Winchester, Wilmington, Burlington, Reading, & Andover • Additional Service Areas: Metro West, Lynn Beverly, Norwood & Brockton Counties. Portions of York Counties • Master Electrician License # A15472 •• Please Communicate by E-Mail - jdoelectric@gmail.com or by Phone -

Business highlights

30 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential & Commercial Electrical Services: Service Upgrades • Outlets, Switches, & Dimmers • Knob & Tube Upgrades • Remodeling & Rewiring • Additions • Smoke Detectors • Lighting & Ceiling Fans • Circuit Breaker Panels • Power Outages • HVAC • Plugs • Switches & Fire Alarm Systems • Emergency Generators • Home Theaters • Security Systems & Security Lighting •

Services we don't offer

Call for Details

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9214 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
89%
4
5%
3
3%
2
1%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 126-150 of 214 reviews

Lisa C.
03/2011
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I've just moved to the area and didn't know where to begin to find an electrician; thanks to Angie's List I found a good one! Jim returned my call promptly and managed to find time for my project more quickly than he'd estimated (just two days later). There were three chandelier-type fixtures to be removed, which he and his assistant did with the minimum of mess and disturbance. The new fixtures were put in right away and look beautiful. I am extremely pleased with the outcome. The price was less than I expected it would be. I would not hesitate to recommend Jim and JDO Electric to anyone.
Description of Work: Jim removed three ceiling lights and installed three new ones.

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

LOIS T.
03/2011
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Just fine! I have called on Jim before and he is very responsive, prompt and professional. I feel fortunate to have found him and I found him on Angie's List.
Description of Work: I asked Jim to troubleshoot smoke detectors throughout 4-unit building because of sporadic beeping problem. He replaced 2 bad 120 volt battery back up smoke detectors in basement, and 1 battery only unit in 1st fl. unit. He also replaced all batteries in all other remaining units throughout building. (12 batteries total ). He replaced a bathroom light switch and 2 circuline fluorescent lamps in kitchen on 2nd fl. unit. His charges were Labor : $285.00 and Material : $135.00

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
$420

Jim S.
01/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I called the company at 6:00 in the evening figuring I would leave a message. John personally answered and said he would be able to come out the following day. He came out at the appointed time, quickly got to the root of the problem, and was able to expalin it professionally as well as briefly. He fixed it on the spot and charged fairly for the service. I will definitely do business with him again.
Description of Work: Diagnose the problem with an outlet that was "burning up" and then fix it.

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
$150

Will S.
12/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Overall Jim was incredibly responsive and helpful. He went out of his way to find time to see us in a busy week. I would highly recommend him to anyone
Description of Work: We had an electrical short on one side of our house. Even though Jim was incredibly busy this week, he made the time to come in after 5pm to see if he could fix the problem immediately. He said that unless he could do it within an hour, that we would have to schedule something more extensive next week. He did a quick assessment and managed to fix 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
$150

MICHAEL S.
11/2010
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
We'd saved up a number of small projects, and while Jim was here, had him look at a ceiling fan in our son's bedroom. The fan was 12+ years old and we could no longer change some of the light bulbs without twisting the entire socket. Jim said the old one was no longer safe and advised us to get a new fan. When Jim took down the old one, we discovered that it hadn't been installed/grounded properly (the previous owners were DIYers). He explained the steps that would be needed to install the new one which could include opening up a bigger hole in the ceiling until he found the right anchoring point. I felt confident that I knew what to expect going into this project and there were no surprises. He and his assistant were on time, professional and clean. I would use them again and recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: Installation of a new ceiling fan.

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
$395

MYRA K.
11/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Heating system was not working in my tenants apartments. I searched Angie's list for an electrician in the area with high ratings. Jim was responsive to my initial call, accommodated my schedule by doing the installation on a Saturday and was very helpful in showing me and my tenant how to use the settings. Professional, helpful, timely and knowledgeable. I will always call JDO for my electrical services from now on.
Description of Work: Jim replaced a thermostat with a programmable thermostat.

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

Ryan C.
11/2010
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Very professional, kind, prompt and affordable.
Description of Work: Replaced wall sconces and changed difficult blubs.

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

Bathsheba G.
11/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He did a great job! He was available on short notice, was informative and straightforward with me about the existing state of the wiring, and proceeded to rebuild and rationalize the breaker panels so that they now make sense and are not likely to burn down the house, at what seemed to me a very fair price. He and assistant Chico also traced and labeled all of the new breakers.
Description of Work: Jim completely rebuilt both breaker panels of my 1890's Somerville 2-family house, which had more or less exploded.

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
$2,400

Kate P.
11/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Overall, everything went very smoothly. Our condo solicited bids for updated electrical, new meters, and new circuit boxes in March. We selected JDO based on their fair price and also on their professionalism to submit a bid in a timely manner and follow up on the progress of the decision. Jim from JDO let us know when the work would occur, did the job when he said and was done in a week. Everything was done quickly and neatly without any surprises. We are extremely satisfied.
Description of Work: JDO Electric updated the electrical service from the street to a 6-unit condo building, added meters to the outside of the building and installed new circuit boxes.

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
$8,205

Christopher K.
10/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I called this morning and they were here within 4 hours. The repair for the dishwasher ended up being much easier than expected and he was done quickly and efficiently.
Description of Work: The dishwasher and stove stopped working.

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
$195

Jeremy C.
09/2010
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
The work went smoothly and without any surprises. JDO was responsive to initial communications, the work to be performed was clearly described, the work was scheduled and performed promptly, and the work was done exactly as expected.
Description of Work: JDO replaced all lighting in my basement, added two 3-way switches, and replaced the wiring for the lighting. Old tube-style fluorescent lights were replaced with newer CFL bulbs and 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
$825

Sally D.
08/2010
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Jimmy was fantastic, very punctual response, and did everything to perfection. I have already scheduled him to come back for more work. We live in an old tudor that has tons of character, but a lot of old wiring. I bought a new chandelier for our dining room that was very expensive and I was anxious about having it installed, especially with the crumbling old wires our original chandelier hung from. Jimmy's expertise put me at ease and he did a fantastic job installing it, along with another light fixture, and even did some extra work on the spot I requested. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing electrical/lighting work.
Description of Work: Installation of chandelier and foyer light, dimmer, repair of old crumbling wires in ceiling.

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
$375

Marla Z.
08/2010
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Jim was responsive, very good with the woman living in the house, did good work in a timely manner. We would hire him again.
Description of Work: dedicate a line from the panel board to create a safe plug for a window air conditioner in an old house; install a new overhead light with a sturdy pull chain in the kitchen; replace the two broken switches so they'll now work

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$885

LAURA S.
07/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I originally called Jim just as he was leaving on vacation but he let me explain what I was looking for and then called me back promptly after he was back in town. I appreciated not having to "chase" him down to follow up -- he called when he said he would, before I could call him. Jim purchased the four replacement smoke detectors and installed them without any problem, even though one of the units was in a particularly hard-to-reach location. He also took time to explain what he was doing, and responded to my questions in a straightforward, professional manner. If he doesn't know the answer, he checks it out and gets back with the information. I'm happy to have found an electrician I trust and feel comfortable working with, and will definitely call him the next time I need electrical work done.
Description of Work: Jim replaced four smoke detectors in my condo.

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

Franziska P.
06/2010
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We called J>D>O> Electric. The boss came to look at the work to be done and gave us a price. In his website he sya he gives a 10% senior discount. When asked for it, he said he gave us a good price... Not sure about pricing, did not interview other electricians He sent his helper the next day and the job was done in about 3 hours
Description of Work: Re-support plug to wall in bedroom In other room downstairs lower electrical outlet closer to floor. Had to cut new opening into wall, fish for the cable and cover the old opening with a plate. Install a new thermostat in rental apartment. We supplied the new thermostat.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$225

Eric S.
04/2010
5.0
electrician, lighting, phone wiring
  + 1 more
Jim was very professional and thorough from the beginning. I was impressed with how long he spent just evaluating the job, and his price was much more reasonable than several other electricians I had do estimates. He was always prompt and efficient. My only regret is that the light switch is a little too close to the doorway making it awkward to reach coming in, but I can only blame myself for not saying something. I would definitely work with Jim on any of my future electrical needs.
Description of Work: Ran new circuits and phone line to office porch. Installed ceiling light fixture and re-routed light switch.

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
$1,540

Geraldine G.
04/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Jim DeOliverira cam out before his time. He did an excellent job. I told him he will be our electrican from now on. The service was excellent.
Description of Work: They responded to an emergency call. They troubleshot the bedroom, plus they looked for any water damage.

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
$197

Lynette P.
03/2010
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Jim was great! He offered us suggestions, evaluated the situation on the initial meeting and stuck to his estimate! He has great follow through and was extremely accommodating! He was also more forth coming with information when we initial met. Not like some that just wanted to price out the job and leave. I know nothing about electrial work, but I knew what we needed and he was able to provide that and educate me at the same time. I will definitely use him again on any future electrical projects both personal and for the building! A true find!
Description of Work: We are a small 6 unit condominium building in need of correcting mistakes the original contractor made. Photosensors in both the front and the back of the building were not working at all. We have a flood light in our back parking lot that the neighbors complained about constantly. Not to mention high electric bills!!! He installed motion sensor lights, replaced the photosensors, even got us energy efficient lightbulbs for our front porch 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
$490

K. H.
03/2010
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I had multiple small jobs for my condo that needed to be completed. We went through my list over the phone, which Jim then gave me an estimate. He and his guy did an excellent job.
Description of Work: Replacing 2 bathroom light fixtures with new ones, removing ceiling fan/installing a chandelier with a dimmer, checking electrical box that it was up to code, replacing batteries in all smoke detectors, adding a light into a closet, puting light switch back in wall where it was currently hanging out, adding a switch as on a wall that currently had a dial.

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
$750

Daniel H.
03/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
- We tripped a breaker that powered our bedroom, library, and front porch. - We couldn't get it to come back on by moving the breaker switch to the other side. - We scheduled an appointment with J.D.O. Electric to diagnose and fix the problem. - He worked hard to set an appointment time that would accommodate our busy schedules. - It only took Jim and his assistant a few minutes to discover the source of the problem. - When Jim stepped out on the front porch, he said he could smell smoke. - He lifted the lid on the outlet cover and smoke poured out. - The outlet had gotten wet and had started to smoke. If the breaker had not tripped, a fire could have started. (!) - Thanks to Jim, I now know that when it snows, the outlet can get wet through condensation if it is encased in a snow drift. - To prevent this in the future, we need to remove all snow from around the outlet. - Jim even gave me a lesson in how to "exercise the breakers" once a year. Jim and his assistant were knowledgeable, efficient, clean (they even wore those blue-hospital-shoe-cover-thingys) and friendly. We had power restored in 15 minutes for $ 220 ($195 Base Labor Fee + $25 Materials) I would highly recommend Jim and his team to anyone who needs a good electrician.
Description of Work: Jim replaced a smoking outlet that was the source of our power loss.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$220

Cathleen D.
03/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I called Jim in the morning after I noticed some outlets were not working (and flipping the circuit breakers did not appear to work). He came the same day, during the time he said he would (end of the day), and fixed the problem quickly without making me feel like a moron (I swear I had tried all of the circuit breakers, but he showed me one that was off). He also replaced some smoke detectors ( I had the parts already).
Description of Work: Reset a circuit breaker, reinstalled some smoke detectors

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Emily and Bob S.
02/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
JIm was great. He made three visits to cover different projects. When I had a problem with one of the circuits after the first visit. I called him up and he came right back that night and stayed until it was fixed. Very professional and first rate.
Description of Work: Replaced circuit breaker panel, rewiring, installed light and outlets, troubleshooting.

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
$1,500

LOIS T.
12/2009
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I have used Jim in the past and, once again. he responded quickly to my e/mail about some wet wires in the basement as a result of a plumbing problem. Jim was helpful in coordinating with the plumbing schedule and stepping in when he could do the work, He inspected the area, reported what he felt had to be done including some small additional work and completed the job in short order. I have a lot of confidence in him. See my previous reports.
Description of Work: Replacement of wires and electrical boxes.

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

Jennifer H.
07/2009
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Did a great job, but it was hard to get him here to do job because he was always busy. Other than the wait, I would recommend.
Description of Work: Hooked up cable for kitchen tv.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

VALENCIA M.
05/2009
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
In the beginning, there was a mix-up but he had permission from my husband to do the work. I gave him an unfair rating across the board at first. Now the grades accurately reflect the work.
Description of Work: I had hired JDO Electric to fix one of my wire outlets.

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
$1,000

Contact information

jdoelectric@gmail.com, Somerville, MA 02145

http://www.jdoelectric.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

No License Required for Trade

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Ceiling Fans,
Wells and Pumps,
Home Security Systems,
Water Heaters,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Home Automation,
Phone Wiring,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Stereo and Home Theater Systems

FAQ

JDO Electric is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

JDO Electric accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, JDO Electric offers free project estimates.
Yes, JDO Electric offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, JDO Electric offers a 5% senior discount.
Yes, JDO Electric offers emergency services.
No, JDO Electric does not offer warranties.
JDO Electric offers the following services: Residential & Commercial Electrical Services: Service Upgrades • Outlets, Switches, & Dimmers • Knob & Tube Upgrades • Remodeling & Rewiring • Additions • Smoke Detectors • Lighting & Ceiling Fans • Circuit Breaker Panels • Power Outages • HVAC • Plugs • Switches & Fire Alarm Systems • Emergency Generators • Home Theaters • Security Systems & Security Lighting •
Call for Details

Contact information

jdoelectric@gmail.com, Somerville, MA 02145

http://www.jdoelectric.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM