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Beth Finlayson Licensed Electrician

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

My name is Beth Finlayson and I am the owner of this electrical business. I run a small business out of Woburn MA and have been in the trade for over a decade now. My company always strives to be prompt, professional, and yet still maintain reasonable rates.

Business highlights

23 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Electrical

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Reviews

4.9120 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
95%
4
3%
3
1%
2
0%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.8
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 76-100 of 120 reviews

Susan V.
11/2015
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
  + 1 more
Beth Finlayson Electric contacted me promptly to get details needed to correctly set up the job and have the right supplies, and was flexible about scheduling the work. She and an assistant arrived on time, with the right-sized replacement ceiling fan, and answered all the questions I had. It's an older house with some areas updated and others not, and they worked with me to be sure everything was done properly. They completed the "to-do" list efficiently and neatly. Glad I've found a go-to electrician in the area.
Description of Work: Replaced several light switches, an overhead fixture, a doorbell, and very old bathroom ceiling exhaust fan with light.

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
$100

andrew W.
11/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Beth is an exemplary trades person. she and her team are pleasant, VERY professional, and VERY SKILLED. They came in and kicked butt - got done more than I expected.
Description of Work: Various electrical work

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

Kristin S.
10/2015
5.0
electrician, outdoor lighting, lighting
  + 1 more
They did a great job, ontime, very professional and tidy and my new lights look gorgeous. Thank you Beth!
Description of Work: Installed Outside light 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
$99

Ethan C.
10/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Beth and her staff were prompt, professional and did a great job. They cleaned up as well. I would use again.
Description of Work: Installed outlets, ran AV wires, fixed 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
$300

Jay K.
10/2015
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Provider did not accept the job.
Description of Work: Nothing.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Response from Beth Finlayson Licensed Electrician
It is unfortunate that we were not able to accept the job. As was stated in person, I did not feel comfortable working in your home that had dead animals as well as animal feces and urine all over the place. As an employer I am always looking out for the health and safety of my employees and myself. I did not feel comfortable working there and I did not feel comfortable having my employee in the environment. I do hope things change in the future for your own personal health safety.

Linda P.
10/2015
4.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I found Beth through the Angie's List deals. She contacted me right away although she wasn't able to fit me into her schedule for a month from the date I purchased the deal, which was fine. She showed up on time and did the work I asked her to do. She was very professional and courteous and made a good suggestion as to the placement of a light fixture in my kitchen. I would hire her again.
Description of Work: Moved a light fixture and added/ replaced a few light fixtures in my kitchen.

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
$150

Nandini S.
10/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
We bought a Big Deal. Beth responded promptly and offered to do the job on a Sunday, which was great for me! (This was because she had a large number of clients as a result of the offer and she was trying to schedule them without a long wait.) She and her assistant arrived right on time. They worked rapidly, carefully and efficiently. They put in a new outlet in a hallway and replaced an old fashioned light fixture in the basement with an LED light. Their work was excellent, and I hope to using Beth's services for another larger electrical job.
Description of Work: We bought a big deal. Beth responded promptly and offered to do the job on a Sunday, which was great for me! (This was because she had a large number of clients as a result of the offer and she was trying to schedule them without a long wait.) She and her assistant arrived on time and worked rapidly, carefully and efficiently. They put in a new outlet in a hallway and replaced an old fashioned light fixture in the basement with an LED light. Their work was excellent, and I hope to using Beth's services for another larger electrical job.

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
$99

Joan C.
10/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I purchased an Angie's List coupon for 2 hours of electrical labor for $99....Beth contacted me immediately, and given the size of the job, accommodated my schedule by coming early on a Saturday morning. I had some left over electrical supplies, which Beth used to save me on parts cost, and she supplied 'to code' outlets that have slip covers so little kids can't put things in the outlet (no more outlet covers), but you can easily put in a plug. She had a colleague working with her, and the two of them worked quickly, efficiently, and finished the work in less than 2 hours. I was also able to get advice on electrical upgrades, and will be getting a quote for further work. I would absolutely use Beth again, and loved the fact that I was supporting a local women owned small business!
Description of Work: Installed 2 electrical outlets in basement...

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
$110

Janice C.
10/2015
5.0
electrician, remodeling, home remodeling, outdoor lighting, lighting
  + 3 more
See above, very well and will defintely use them again.
Description of Work: Installed cable up to one bedroom. Installed gfi breakers for the kitchen outlets. installed a new oulet and breaker for another room to allow ac or electric fireplace t run on its own breaker. Purchased two outdoor sensor flood lights to give better security at night. Once i get the okay on one of the lights, beth will be back to 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
$625

mark R.
10/2015
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, home remodeling, lighting
  + 2 more
Purchased an Angies list deal for some electrical work. Provider contacted me immediately and we set up a time. Communication was excellent and she showed up right on time. Completed some connections on my cable tv wiring and installed a bathroom fan/light/heater combo. I would highly recommend to Beth to anyone looking for a good electrician.
Description of Work: Install cable outlets and a bathroom fan

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
$445

Subhash M.
09/2015
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They arrived on time and everything was professionally done. There was the main electrician Beth and , probably, a helper or junior electrician who came to work with her. They worked a little less than hour to finish the job. I had purchased the 2 manhours of electrician for $99 Just when leaving, the main electrician Beth asked for $20 to pay for a new outlet and plate cover she used from her stock. even though it is typically a $3 to $5 combined. I have many in my stock at home and I know prices very well and both costs less than $3 to $5 combined. I did not feel good about paying 4 to 7 times markup by the electrician on materials . That was not necessary. My very positive impression on the electrician changed quickly to negative because of this unnecessary markup, even though the item is not that expensive item. It is not about cost but about unnecessary markup.
Description of Work: The $99 for two manhours of electrician I purchased from Angieslist got used up to install one external outlet package, including GFCI which I purchased from Home Depot..

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

$119

Response from Beth Finlayson Licensed Electrician
Hello [Member name removed], I apologize you think the $20.00 was too expensive. To get the proper electrical stock is expensive. Code variances change constantly which most customers are not always aware of. They have to be weather resistant and tamper resisitant for some locations as well as arc fault protected, just to name a few details. A lot of times hardware stores sell the "out of code" electrical stock for cheaper since electricians will not be purchasing them. Please be mindful I never up charge my stock to 4-7% ever. I'm sorry you thought that was my intention, I do not like to leave that feeling with my customers.

PAUL J.
09/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Beth had told us that she would arrive late in the afternoon. Beth Finlayson and Ben arrived at about 4 PM, as she had said. They quickly reactivated a number of dead circuits that had some issues because of wiring imperfections in old lines. After that she and my wife also discussed issues that we had with existing dimmers and fluorescent bulbs. I was off purchasing smoke detectors, that turned out to be the wrong kind. She and Ben purchased new switches with dimmers and also new smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors, and they installed these newly purchased components. They stayed until almost 9 PM. They were very helpful and considerate throughout their time in the house. I felt slightly miffed that some things were done based on what my wife and daughter-in-law asked for and Beth did not run those plans by me in advance. I think that Beth might have been a little more sensitive to the family dynamics, although that may be asking too much of an electrician working at 7 PM. On the other hand she did the work based on what my wife asked for and it was done very quickly and efficiently. The invoice gives a fair amount of information, but not as much detail as I would like. Hourly labor rate was not specified on the invoice. On the other hand, she and Ben did a lot of work late in the day, and I believe the total price was very reasonable. I would definitely hire her again and I would recommend her services to other people.
Description of Work: Upgraded a number of electrical circuits and lighting. Purchased and installed 18 LED recessed bulbs and 15 LED track bulbs. Replaced 5 switches with new switches with upgraded dimmer controls. Also purchased and installed 5 combo smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors and 5 smoke detectors. Installed a new pull chain in one light and also 1 heat detector.

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
$1,635

kieran M.
09/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Beth and her apprentice were punctual and pleasant. The work progressed quickly and with professionalism. I would certainly use her again.
Description of Work: Replaced doorbell; installed new 20 amp circuit and circuit breaker

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
$390

kelley E.
09/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Beth and her assistant had to run a new cable line from my basement to my living room, it was a difficult task navigating the new line . Beth figured it out and accomplished it. They were very neat and cleaned up, and worked well together. Very nice to work with and have in your home. I would recommend Beth.
Description of Work: Ran and installed a new cable outlet

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
$400

Anand N.
09/2015
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician
  + 0 more
Punctual, very clean and professional work. Would certainly think of them when I have another task
Description of Work: Installed exhaust fan and ceiling fan

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
$220

Robert Y.
09/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Very responsive, friendly and professional. Beth and co worker were a pleasure to work with. I would certianly recommend them to family and friends
Description of Work: Diagnosed recessed lighting prpblem. Fixed loose electrical 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
$99

Marilyn B.
10/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Fast, efficient and reasonably priced. She also volunteered some useful general information re our electrical system.
Description of Work: Fixed connection to outside lite

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
$60

Kerry D.
08/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Went great. I was surprised that she was able to take a look at the job so quickly, and do it on the spot. Super professional and prompt, We were thrilled.
Description of Work: We called Beth because we are getting some insulation work done, and needed an electrician to check that our recessed lights were insulation-code rated. I called her on Friday, she showed up on Saturday morning, checked the lights, explained that unfortunately they were not insulation-code rated, went out, got us new lights, came right back, and installed them.

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

Robert B.
06/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Beth is very professional and does excellent work. She's there when she says she'll be there. Besides the work that I hired her for she was able to take care of an additional electrical issue that I thought would be a big problem but wasn't at all. She's very knowledgeable and most importantly, honest. She won't try to sell you things that you don't need.
Description of Work: Replace the circuit breakers in my 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
$1,750

Alex K.
05/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Beth did a phenomenal job on lights throughout our condo. The entire process was a very positive one. We scheduled the work via email for a Saturday at my convenience. Beth called to confirm a day ahead and showed up spot on time. She started right away on the kitchen spotlight systems. Not surprisingly, the previous owners did some very shoddy work on the lights (among other things). Beth offered options based on her expertise and proceeded to wire the entire kitchen ceiling and install several additional fixtures throughout the house. The work took less time than expected and was performed with superb quality at a very reasonable price. Beth is a very knowledgeable electrician with a wide range of expertise, punctual and pleasant to work with. We have already talked about scheduling additional work, including several network drops.
Description of Work: Installed several light fixtures as well as two large kitchen spotlight systems that required rewiring through the ceiling. Fixed outdoor power 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
$300

nicholas B.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Beth did not simply replace the circuit breaker at our electrical panel - the same breaker had blown before. She made sure to check everything leading to the electrical panel to see if there was a more systemic problem. She discovered that the motors and controllers were indeed improperly wired to the electrical panel and rewired them correctly to prevent the circuit breakers from blowing in the future.
Description of Work: Troubleshoot why circuit breaker at electrical panel blew and repair as well as check why this particular breaker has been trouble over the years.

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

Vincent C.
03/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Perfect! Now I have a generator set up so if I lose power I'm all set! Thanks Beth
Description of Work: Installed a complete home generator system ,2 bathroom, exhaust fans, and a lot of little odds and ends. She is on time, fast, and very reasonably priced!

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
$1,200

michelle D.
03/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Overall, this was a very smooth experience. It's so nice to call on someone with her level of expertise who will do small jobs. We called on Beth on a Sunday and she was able to stop by to replace our door bell with a new one the next day.
Description of Work: I am so pleased to write this positive review. It was so convenient to use Angie's list to find someone like Beth who is so personable, knowledgeable and reasonable. I would highly recommend her and her company. We plan to call on her in the future. I like that Beth does small jobs and yet highly experienced for larger electrical projects.

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
$30

Estha B.
01/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Beth came out the day after I contacted her and purchased and installed a new baseboard heater. She also had time to look at another problem while she was here - a faulty ceiling light in the basement. I was so pleased with how quickly she was able to schedule the appointment, the quality of work, and the reasonable cost.
Description of Work: Replaced a baseboard heater. Repaired a basement 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
$225

Maddy W.
12/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Beth was recommended to us by a contractor working on a neighbor's house who spoke highly of her work and said she charged a reasonable price (which she did). We got an appointment quickly and she showed up promptly and got right to work. We are totally happy with her efficiency and the results of the work we initially called her about and all the other things that now work. We would hire her again and have passed our experience and her card along to others.
Description of Work: Beth installed 4 quality ceiling fixtures in our 1925 house/condo where we still have some old knob and tube wiring. Three were replacements of cheap existing fixtures -- two of those required boxes installed and the old wiring cleaned up which took some time. The 4th fixture was a new over the kitchen sink light and required snaking across part of the kitchen ceiling & down the wall. We thought of some other electrical things that didn't work: She got our front and back doorbells working (after 6 years & we didn't even know we had a back one). She also checked out the batteries on our backup battery sump pump system and showed us how to check it ourselves. She got the 2 automatic safety lights for the back stairs and driveway working correctly -- they had not worked right for 2+ years. Beth worked non-stop and very efficiently for 7 hours (we were charged about $120-140 for materials).

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
$620

Contact information

Finlayson, Woburn, MA 01801


Service hours

Monday:
6:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday:
6:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday:
6:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday:
6:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday:
6:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*
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Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Home Security Systems,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
General Remodeling,
Signs,
Phone Wiring,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Generator,
Phone Repair

FAQ

Beth Finlayson Licensed Electrician is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Monday: 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Tuesday: 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Wednesday: 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Thursday: 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Friday: 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM

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

Contact information

Finlayson, Woburn, MA 01801


Service hours

Monday:
6:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday:
6:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday:
6:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday:
6:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday:
6:30 AM - 3:30 PM