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Colman Electric

About us

Colman Electric has provided quality electrical service in the Boston, Cambridge & surrounding areas since 1976. We are a family run business, with fully licensed & insured master electricians. We are a friendly neighborhood shop. What sets us apart from other electrical contractors is your welcome in our shop anytime. Many of our customers stop in just to say hi and drop off a lamp or a chandelier to be repaired. We are very friendly, meticulous and reliable electricians. We have extensive experience working in the Beacon Hill Area and Brattle Street Cambridge area. Dba: K. Colman Electrical Services & Repairs & Colman Electric Inc. License# A9320 617-742-2452 617-876-4000

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
49 years of experience

Services we offer

Federal Pacific panel replacements., HDTV wiring, HVAC wiring, Residential wiring all types, air conditioner circuits wired & GFI receptacles wired. knob and tube wiring removal, boiler wiring, chandelier repair in our shop, data, electrical services, emergency & exit lighting, intercom installation, kitchen & bath wiring, lighting, no job too small. Panel upgrades, outdoor & landscape lighting, receptacles, recess lighting, telephone, wiring for switches

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.921 Reviews
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Showing 1-21 of 21 reviews
Matthew K.
Jul 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$290
The electricians showed up right on time (for a same day appointment) and called to let me know they were there (as requested). They were friendly, professional and knowledgeable. They explained what they were doing throughout. They could not determine the problem so they called their boss for assistance. They were then able to determine the problem, quickly went to their shop to get the required part and returned to fix it.

ANTHONY G.
Jun 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
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Robert A.
Apr 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$210
The crew of two, one of whom was the owner, John, and the other, I assumed, an apprentice, arrived about 20 minutes late, but they were coming cross town to South Boston so may have hit traffic.  They came in and got right to work.  It took only a minute or two for John to find the tripped GFI outlet behind the fridge.  For whatever reason I totally missed that, and thankfully John didn't seem annoyed by having come out just for that; they had other work to do (the K & T inspection) fortunately.
Again, they got right to work on the K & T inspection.  John himself climbed up to the attic through a small opening and had a good look around.  He seemed to understand and appreciate the importance of a thorough inspection.  There was some troubleshooting of a couple outlets, which included flipping some breakers, and they were able to make a good assessment of everything in the house.  They replaced one non-grounded run of older "BX? wiring with new Romex for one outlet, which had a receptacle that was replaced during a remodeling job just over a year ago but had not been properly grounded..  The job was completed in about 90 minutes and again I was impressed by the level of professionalism and care. 
After paying John by check, he gave me his card and took my e-mail address offering to send me an invoice once he returned to the office.  This I promptly received from his office manager, Nancy, via e-mail later that afternoon.
Overall a very good experience.  I would hire them again.

Emine F.
Dec 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They are local. My husband dealt with them. It was a fine experience but I was out of town. I have used them before.

Mary F.
Oct 2013
2.0
I had had an earlier very positive experience with this company. But this last visit was a disaster. There was a main electrician and an assistant. The assistant carried a ladder downstairs without looking, and knocked a hard-to-get ceramic pot off my stair landing. It crashed down onto a very expensive leather chair, causing two bad tears in the leather. To be fair, the men were apologetic, and their insurance rep was prompt with follow-up and reimbursement. This is probably a one-off event for the company, but it was traumatic for me.
Response from Colman Electric
"Yes we did break vase, but our insurance company came and did reimburse customer. We never even charge the customer for the visit."

Sally H.
Jul 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$90
It was very easy to schedule an appointment - I probably waited less than a week for it. He came on time and did the work in a short amount of time and removed the old lighting materials, per my request. I also talked with him about some other projects I might want done in the future and he was very good at discussing possible options for handling what I wanted done. I was very pleased with the work and would hire them again for future projects and repairs.

Rosemary N.
Jan 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$55
They are great. Readily accessible. Quick service. They are clean when they are working in your unit. Very aware of their surroundings and are sure not to disturb anything in the process of doing what they need to do. They have done interior rewiring for me as well.

Emine F.
Nov 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40
They came when they said they would, were quick and professional, and
nice, too. They even showed me what had gone wrong, and how to fix it
myself next time.

Katherine M.
Nov 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$130
AOK

JoAnne T.
Nov 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
The service was great. Very professional and efficiently used their time. Plus, they cleaned up afterward. I would used Colman's again.

Linda B.
Nov 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$60
CALLED AND ABOUT MY LAMPS. TOLD ME TO DROP THEM OFF,WAS READY IN A WEEK. VERY HAPPY WITH THE WORK,AND PRICE!! OTHER PLACES WANTED AT LEAST 100.00 JUST FOR MY TIFFANY LAMP. WILL CALL THEM AGAIN FOR ANY PROBLEMS IN THE FUTURE.

KAREN Y.
Jun 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
They were fair. They came when they said they would and they were professional, courteous, and careful.

Janene D.
Jun 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$70
This was a very problem free appointment. Information was given plus parking availability in the area so their representative was able to take this in consideration to be on time. He was helpful, professional, and I certainly would recommend him. This was a rental unit so it was important that this issue was taken care of as quickly as possible.

Anne H.
Feb 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$177
Colman came promptly and completed the job quickly and neatly.

Kathy H.
Jan 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$180
All went well. They arrived on time and did all work - including the front door - carefully and cheerfully. Our tenant stated that "they were super nice guys!"

Rebecca S.
Apr 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$105
We had a switch plate that had started heating alarmingly when used. They made it out the same day I called, arrived right on time, and took care of the problem with no fuss.

KAREN Y.
Jun 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
They were recommended by my plumbing people and they were fine. They were very professional.

CHRISTOPHER W.
Mar 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
They are honest, prompt and do excellent work. They take great pride in what they do. I might use them again in the New York minute as they say.

Todd R.
Nov 2009
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$425
Was able to give me an estimate and start the project in just a matter of day. Other than having to leave early one day to a ttend to an off site emergency, the job was problem free.

Quinton Z.
Sep 2009
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
It took a few phone calls and a couple of appointments, but they did come in and do the work very professionally and well under the estimate provided. I'm very satisfied and will call them again next time I need minor electrical work done.

Nancy M.
May 2008
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
Company was very professional. Came to my home on time. Workers were very neat, drop clothed entire room. I was very pleased with the outcome.

Licensing

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FAQ

Colman Electric is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Colman Electric accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, Colman Electric offers free project estimates.

No, Colman Electric does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Colman Electric does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, Colman Electric offers emergency services.

No, Colman Electric does not offer warranties.