Electricians in Salem, MA
Compare 10 electrical pros who serve Salem. Post your job once and get a few comparable written quotes, with no lead-selling and no spam calls.
MTS Electrical Contracting, LLC
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UnclaimedWhat a good quote should include
Comparable quotes are how you avoid the small-owner upcharge. Ask every pro to cover:
- New panel brand and amperage, and whether the utility service changes
- Coordination with the power company, and who handles it
- Patching and finish work after wiring runs
- Permit and inspection included
- Expected downtime for tenants
Licensing in Massachusetts
Massachusetts licenses electricians through the Board of State Examiners of Electricians, and electrical work needs a permit pulled by a licensed electrician. Ask for the license number and check it with the state.
Permits come from Salem's building department. Plumbing, gas, and electrical work each need their own permit, pulled by the licensed trade doing the work.
Common electrical jobs in Salem
Salem has some of the oldest building stock on the North Shore, including many 19th-century multifamily and mixed-use buildings. Exterior work on a building in one of Salem's local historic districts may need historical commission approval before a permit is issued, so ask any pro whether they've worked in the districts before.
- Panel and service upgrades
- Replacing outdated panels and wiring in older buildings
- Unit metering and house panel work
- Exterior and parking lot lighting