Electricians in Somerville, MA
Electricians and electrical contractors near Somerville, Massachusetts.
About electrical services in Somerville
WireCircuitPro doesn't have an electrician based inside Somerville city limits yet, so the listings below are the closest Massachusetts contractors we know of — most serve surrounding towns as a matter of course.
Demand here is shaped by Somerville's mix of older housing stock, new construction, and a steady pipeline of panel upgrades, EV-charger installs, and code-driven service work. The area already has 10 public EV charging stations mapped, a useful signal of how quickly home and workplace charging demand is growing locally. Most homeowners hire for permitted jobs — service upgrades, rewires, generators, and EV circuits — while commercial owners lean on contractors for tenant fit-outs and lighting retrofits.
Local pricing typically tracks the Massachusetts metro average, with permit and inspection turnaround handled at the city building department. Whoever you hire, confirm an active MA electrical license and general liability insurance before work starts — listings marked "Verified" have had their license number matched to a state board record.
Somerville electrical regulations
- Code adoption
- 2023 NEC via 527 CMR 12.00
- Licensing
- state level
- Permits
- Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians; permit by wiring inspector in each municipality.
- Inspections
- Single rough + final typical; wiring inspector available 1–2 days a week in small towns.
Climate & power considerations
- Climate
- Humid continental coastal
- Grid risks
- Nor'easter outagesaging urban infrastructure
- Load profile
- Mass Save heat-pump incentives push panel and service upgrades statewide.
What it costs in Somerville
Electricians near Somerville
All-Tech Electric
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Pigott Electric Company
Electrical contractor in Arlington, MA
Marketwise Inc.
Lighting contractor in Waltham, MA
Wheaton Electrical Service Inc.
Electrical contractor in Waltham, MA
Duffy Electrical Company
Electrical contractor in Lynn, MA
Patriot Electric, Inc.
Electrical contractor in Lynn, MA
Suburban Electric Contracting Inc
Electrical contractor in Stoughton, MA
Wallace Electrical Co.
Electrical contractor in Westford, MA
Quinn Electric
Electrical contractor in Stow, MA
Charles Perfetuo Co.
Electrical contractor in Hanson, MA
Giroux Electrical Contractors, Inc.
Commercial contractor in Northborough, MA
Dunwell Electric
Electrical contractor in East Pepperell, MA
J.P. Electric & Son
Electrical contractor in Fitchburg, MA
Ruel Electric
Electrical contractor in Fitchburg, MA
Woodford Electric, Inc.
Electrical contractor in Gardner, MA
M-V Electrical Contractors, Inc.
Industrial contractor in Acushnet, MA
Listings come from state license-board records and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL). Unclaimed listings have not been verified by WireCircuitPro — confirm licensing and insurance before hiring. Own one of these businesses? Claim it.
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Frequently asked questions about Somerville electricians
Do I need a permit for electrical work in Somerville?
Yes — service upgrades, new circuits, panel replacements, and most generator and EV-charger installs require a permit. Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians; permit by wiring inspector in each municipality.
Are Somerville electricians state or city licensed?
Massachusetts issues electrician licenses at the state level; permits are pulled locally in Somerville. Check the license number against the state board's public lookup.
Which NEC edition does Somerville follow?
2023 NEC via 527 CMR 12.00. Local amendments may apply — confirm with your electrician before scoping out a service upgrade or rewire.
How long do inspections take in Somerville?
Single rough + final typical; wiring inspector available 1–2 days a week in small towns.
What does an electrician cost in Somerville?
Service calls in Somerville typically run $150–$250 minimum, with full panel upgrades $2,500–$5,500 and Level 2 EV charger installs $900–$2,200 depending on run length and panel capacity.
What should I look for when hiring in Somerville?
Confirm an active MA license, current general liability insurance (typically $1M+), written scope and pricing, and that the contractor will pull the permit in their name — not yours.