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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, vehicle chargers, service upgrades, service changes, fuse panel repairs, knob & tube removal, pools & spas, manual 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 51-75 of 129 reviews

Stephanie R.
01/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were amazing. They came in and did the work that I asked them to do and also went above and beyond to fixed other things that needed to be fixed. They were very efficient, cleaned up great, and it only took them a couple of hours to get it all done.
Description of Work: They switched out some lighting, created a new plug behind the tv, and updated electrical in the kitchen.

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
$1,000

John S.
01/2015
3.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I left a detailed voice message along with my name and number (twice) and did not even get the courtesy of a response. Jolt will be removed from my list of electricians for future work Since writing this review I subsequently received a call from John of Jolt who said he did call me back and left a message. I never received this call so perhaps he called wrong number - in any case I am prepared to give him the benefit of the doubt and withdraw my earlier review of non responsiveness.
Description of Work: I needed a GFI installed in a bathroom and also a ceiling exhaust fan replaced

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
responsiveness
4.0


Response from Jolt Electric Inc
Hi [member name removed], I don't normally comment on reviews, but I did call you and left a message. I received a call from you, was unable to answer the phone when you called as I was working in a live electrical panel, so called you back the next day. I never received a second voicemail from you. You may have called, but I never got a second voicemail. Honestly, I really do try very hard to keep all my clients happy, and especially answer the phone. It is very important to me. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help. Feel free to send me a message on Angie's List anytime! Thank you! John

Jason W.
12/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It went great. No complaints
Description of Work: Installed a house electrical 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
$480

Alex W.
11/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We use Jolt whenever we need electrical work done. He gave me an estimate over the phone and we scheduled a date for the work. One of his workers came and installed the box. He was very professional. One small problem was that he installed the box too high in the fireplace. I was not there when he located the box so I couldn't correct it then. I called John and told him about the problem and he personally came by and relocated the box. The electrical inspector came and approved the job. John's price was higher than his estimate so we negotiated a price okay with both of us. I would use Jolt again.
Description of Work: Installed outlet box in fireplace for gas insert.

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

Kent B.
10/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
John, the owner, came out to the house to provide an estimate. he was punctual, professional, very polite. I wanted new GFI outlets in the basement because of a new sump pump and dehumidifier and also wanted to add another one to another location in the basement. Upstairs, I wanted a new light switch installed in the kitchen to make it more convenient to where the lights were located and also to re-arrange a set of 4 switches to make them more logical as to which lights they turned on. He was prompt with his email estimate and prompt in answering my email questions. The day of the job, his associate showed up right on time (7AM!) and started the work, John came in sometime later and helped finish it off. Work was outstanding, they cleaned up and everything came out the way I wanted it to. I think the price was reasonable. Turned out John had worked for my next door neighbor previously who also spoke highly of him. I'd use JOLT again.
Description of Work: Installed new GFI outlets in basement, added new switch in kitchen, moved other switches around in kitchen

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
$1,080

Jill R.
09/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
John gave me the solution he thought would work best for my under cabinet lighting, and now that it is in I agree. I give him an A+ for the three P's: professional, punctual and personable. He always responded quickly and followed up. The job was done in two pieces over two separate days. John would arrive and introduce his team and would stay, working with his guys, and didn't leave until he felt the job was well in hand. His team were equally professional. The lighting looks seamless to the cabinet with no sloppy cuts or hanging wires either in my kitchen or in my basement. They left my home completely neat and clean and didn't leave their trash behind for me to take care of. While his was not the cheapest bid, I feel I definitely got my money's worth and will use him again for my next electrical job.
Description of Work: Under cabinet lighting in kitchen and rewiring and relocation of light switches.

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
$2,000

Donna B.
08/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I would highly recommend Jolt to anyone that needs electrical work at a fair price. Actually a company that's not out to rip you off or talk down to you. There was no high pressure to sell me anything other than work requested. The owner John was called on Wednesday. He very very polite and professional. The work was completed the very next day. No long wait times to get an appointment! I figured, as with most companies they make you wait days to schedule an appointment. Not Jolt!! I was very pleased with their attentiveness and left the work areas clean of any debris.
Description of Work: The Electrician, Keith was very punctual and polite. He explained services and answered my questions about possible future work. He moved heavy furniture and replaced 5 electrical outlets that weren't functioning and were possible fire hazards. He of completed the work and moved the furniture back to original positions in 1 hour.

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

Sammie A.
07/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
It went excellent. He came when he said he would. After extensive looking he found and fixed the issue. He also rewired a light in my hallway that was not working for a while. This was an additional request that he did happily.
Description of Work: One circuit breaker kept tripping

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

James L.
07/2014
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician
  + 0 more
Everything went absolutely fantastic. After 2 other electricians no-showed for a meeting, I called JOLT Electric...and I am glad I did. The owner came out the next day (exactly on-time) and looked over the work I wanted to do. We talked about a lot of electrical work, much more than I actually had done at this time. The next day he emailed me an estimate for the work I decided to get done now and he gave me some good pointers for the future work. The estimate looked very reasonable to me, so I emailed him (on a Saturday) asking about his availability. He scheduled me in on the following Tuesday at 7 am. On Tuesday, they showed exactly on-time and ready to get to work. They laid down drop clothes in the work area and kept things very clean. They worked straight through, knocking out one job after another. In the end, everything looks good and works great.
Description of Work: Ran new 20A circuit and installed a GFI outlet for sump pump. Ran new 20A circuit and installed a water resistant GFI outlet outside. Installed a new GFI outlet in the attic. Removed the existing ceiling fan in the living room and installed it in the master bedroom. Installed a new ceiling fan in the living room. Ran coaxial line from basement splitter to new kitchen location and installed a new face plate

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
$1,300

Deborah D.
07/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Immediate response, very professional, cannot recommend highly enough. great experience,could not have been better in any way. very happy that I found JOLT - clearly a business run by an owner who takes the work very seriously and is customer oriented
Description of Work: we had electrical storm damage to our circuit panel and needed a service call

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

Elizabeth K.
02/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I have a 100 year old house with some circuits on fuses and some on a panel. I have been looking for an electrician since the one I had retired. I finally found the right one.
Description of Work: I had 2 circuits out and could not find the right fuse.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$210

Maeve O.
01/2014
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
When the owner came out to look at what needed to be done, he pointed things on my list that were not necessary, which I appreciated.
Description of Work: Repaired electric meter; installed GFCI outlets; installed covers on open junction boxes; replaced electric baseboard.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$575

Brandon N.
01/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Great job. Easy single circuit replacement to fix power. Issue with condensation on the master breaker. Provided quote with options next day. Highly recommend.
Description of Work: Called for power out in kitchen. Replaced burned out circuit and evaluated panel for other issues. Provided quote to replace master breaker on the 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
$110

Erik B.
12/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We were going to have our attic space insulated and we wanted to add some additional lighting before having the insulation done. John, the owner, was great about communication with me either by phone or email. He arrived on time and did an inspection to confirm that there was no knob and tube in our unit. He and his crew were very professional and offered good suggestions about where to place the lighting. When his crew came back to do the work they arrived one time and ready to work. They completed the work on time and it looks great and went above and beyond what was needed.. The only real complaint was a small issue with scheduling, but that was not a big deal. Overall I'd use Jolt again in the future.
Description of Work: Confirmed that there was no knob and tube in united. Added track lighting in the living room and kitchen; added dimmers in the living room and set the kitchen fan and light on separate 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
$115,000

Christopher A.
12/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They came to upgrade our thermostat and furnace to circulate air it was only setup for heat. Ran new wiring and made sure that he left connections for central air if we ever chose to upgrade. House was much college this summer cause we could keep air moving.
Description of 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
$200

Jorge F.
09/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He did a great job, cleaned up after his work was done. It didn't take long for John to install the outlet under the sink. I have to say it again, he did a great job, I highly recommend. I call Jolt Electric again for all my electrical services.
Description of Work: John added a outlet under my sink so I can plug in my garbage disposal.

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
$190

Bob H.
08/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The main item I needed was an outdoor electrical receptacle. Work was done well, cleanly and am satisfied with the end product. The owner John was very professional and was willing to survey other potential future work, provided estimates and options and did extensive troubleshooting to determine the problem with the kitchen exhaust. Cleanup after the outdoor/basement work and with the kitchen fan was thorough. Pleased and satisfied with their responsiveness, their work and their professionalism. Had not received any other quotes for the outdoor receptacle work which is why I assigned it a B as for that reason I do not know how their pricing matches up with other providers.
Description of Work: Put in an outdoor electrical receptacle Also provided some estimates for work in cellar, attic, and for outside lights. Also looked at kitchen exhaust fan, determined the problem and provided alternatives

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
$260

Barbara O.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I called John on a Friday and on the following Monday he came out to scope the job and actually completed the work in that same visit. He was punctual, professional, and did a great job at a reasonable price!
Description of Work: Install a new electrical circuit path in the garage

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

Linda M.
06/2013
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
  + 1 more
John and Chris were punctual and worked quickly and efficiently . Everything was explained to me and all of my questions were answered thoroughly and clearly. They did a great job and cleaned up completely when they were done. I would definitely recommend Jolt to my friends and family and will certainly call John again with any and all electrical needs.
Description of Work: Removed an old ceiling fan and installed a new one along with new wiring and support box. Installed lighting and switch boxes in the attic. He also inspected my home for any electrical violations and potential problems.

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

Timothy L.
06/2013
2.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I haven't seen him since! I'm assuming he decided the job was too hard, but it would be nice if he called.
Description of Work: He checked out the problem, which was a loud buzzing in an old exit sign—probably a ballast problem. He removed the sign, which stopped the buzzing. He said he'd ask at the distributor about a fix.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


Joel B.
05/2013
2.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Firstly when they arrived to do the job the supervisor walked right past my outstretched hand. It was as if I was not even there. listenWhile doing the job they did not even put down a drop cloth onthe new hardwood floors that were just installed. I kept on hinting to put aomething on the floor but again he did not seem to care or listen. While they were installing the microwave outlet I reminded them on the exhaust fan installation and the helper then said that they only have the microwave outlet on the work sheet. The way it was said it was if they were not going to do it as they did not have it on the work sheet. The supervisor then called the owner who obviously told him to do it. I would like to add that a few days before the owner came over to look at the job and he said tome that he would do it for $360. This to me was not an estimate as he said "I will do it for $360". Afterwards the supervisor came to me and said that the cost was $520 but they would do it for $400. They told me that they had run in to unexpected problems. I should have been explained that this was an estimate and not "I will do it for $360". I found that the supervisor and helper did not act appropriately and the owner was wrong in the way he gave me the quote.
Description of Work: install new outlet for microwave and finish intalling exhaust fan in bathroom

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
3.0

$400

Kristen C.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
excellent. They were prompt, friendly, professional and affordable.
Description of Work: fixed wiring in one room, installed programmable thermostat and added a socket in the basement.

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
$200

Susan B.
04/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I was impressed that the electrician offered to tell me how to fix the problem. That is an example of excellent customer service.
Description of Work: I lost power in three of my kitchen outlets. I switched the circuit breakers off and back on but still had no power. I called Jolt Electric and spoke with John. He asked me what happened and I told him about the problem. He saved me the price of a service call by telling me how to reset the outlets. I would definitely call him again for any future electrical issues I may have.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Regina L.
03/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
This was a small job and could have been refused by other electricians. When my husband talked to John on the phone he suggested things to try. "I don't want you to spend the cost of a needless service call", he said. We tried the things he suggested and, unfortunately, they did not work. This narrowed the problem down to a faulty ballast. We set up an appointment and he and Jay arrived on schedule. They were both friendly and easy to talk with from the moment they came in the door. John brought the needed ballast with him so it was a quick and efficient install. They even swept our floor and offered to put our ladder away. We would definitely call them again for any electrical work we needed done.
Description of Work: Replaced the ballast in a fluorescent ceiling 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
$120

Peter D.
03/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
John came to my house for an estimate, he gave us a few different options and price points for the recessed lighting. We hired him for the job and we were extremely happy with the results. We receive compliments on his work all the time, and will be using him as our electrician going forward.
Description of Work: John installed recessed lighting in my living room and did a great job. He was very professional, used quality product, and would recommend him for any job.

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
$1,200

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
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Lamp Repair,
Home Security Systems,
Generator,
Landscaping - Lighting,
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, vehicle chargers, service upgrades, service changes, fuse panel repairs, knob & tube removal, pools & spas, manual 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