Shrewsbury Electrical Company is the call to make for residential and commercial electrical work in Shrewsbury. Whether a breaker keeps tripping, a panel needs upgrading, or a full rewire is on the table, we handle the job from the first call through the final check. We are available every day from 9 AM to 9 PM, and urgent calls are taken within those hours. Real answers. Real pricing. Real fast response. You get a price confirmed on the call, the scope explained before anything is scheduled, and no-pressure estimates, priced up front. One call and we are on it.
You shouldn't have to chase an electrician for answers, and you won't have to here. The most common calls we get are dead outlets, breakers that trip repeatedly, flickering lights, burning smells near a panel or outlet, sparks when plugging something in, and outlets that feel warm to the touch. Each of those symptoms points somewhere specific, and a diagnostic visit starts with finding that point before any work is proposed.
When we arrive, the first step is a methodical check: test the circuit, trace the fault, and confirm the scope with you before touching anything. GFCI and AFCI protection are part of that conversation when outlet or breaker faults are involved. A nuisance trip on an AFCI breaker can mean a wiring issue upstream, and a dead outlet near a bathroom or kitchen often traces back to a GFCI that tripped in a different room.
Property managers have their own set of concerns when a tenant reports partial power loss or a burning smell in a unit. We work with property managers, landlords, office spaces, and retail buildings alongside homeowners. The process is the same: diagnosis first, then a clear explanation of what the fault is and what fixing it involves. That is the wiring done properly, start to finish.
When the electrician arrives, the real work begins, and that is especially true with a panel job. A breaker panel that is 30 or 40 years old may still be switching power, but it is not necessarily doing it safely or with enough capacity for what the home draws today. We handle full panel replacements, upgrades from 100-amp to 200-amp service, main panel replacements, and subpanel installation for garages, workshops, and additions.
A load calculation is part of every panel conversation. It tells us what the home or building actually draws versus what the service entrance can handle. Dryers, ovens, washing machines, and refrigerators each need a dedicated circuit, and the electrical supply side of heating and cooling equipment requires panel capacity that older services often cannot support. When a service-entrance upgrade is part of the picture, we scope that on the same call.
The work is done to the standard the next inspection expects. That matters whether the job is a straightforward panel swap or a full service upgrade that involves the meter base and the utility connection point.
The everyday jobs are the ones that keep a home or workspace running. Outlet installation covers standard receptacles, GFCI and AFCI outlets, USB outlets, outdoor and weatherproof outlets, and tamper-resistant receptacles for spaces where children are present. On the switch side, we install dimmer switches, smart switches, and three-way switches for stairways, hallways, and large rooms.
Lighting work covers recessed and can lights, pendant and chandelier installation, under-cabinet lighting, outdoor and security lighting, and motion sensor lights. Ceiling fan installation is part of the same category. A fan that flickers, hums, or wobbles is not always a fan problem. The wiring and the box it hangs from matter as much as the fixture itself.
Flickering lights and warm outlets are warning signs, not quirks. If either is happening in your home or building, the right call is to have the circuit checked rather than wait. We'll get the job wired and finished.
What sets this service apart is straightforward: rewiring is not one job, it is a range of them, and the scope depends entirely on what is in the walls. Whole-home rewiring, partial rewiring for a single floor or wing, attic and basement wiring, garage and workshop circuits, shed wiring, and underground outdoor wiring are all part of what we do. Grounding and bonding are checked and corrected as part of any rewiring project.
Code-compliant wiring is the baseline. When older wiring is replaced, the new work is run to current standards and wiring work is checked against code before sign-off. Subpanel installation for a detached garage or a large workshop often pairs with a rewiring project, and we handle that as part of the same scope when it makes sense.
Aluminum branch-circuit wiring is common in homes built in the 1960s and 1970s, and Worcester County has plenty of them. Remediation for aluminum wiring is addressed in the section below, but the wiring work that supports it, pulling new circuits, replacing devices, and verifying connections, is the same work we do on any rewiring job.
Worcester County's housing stock is among the oldest in the country, and the region's weather is not gentle. Those two facts drive more electrical work here than in most parts of the country. The three services below come up constantly in Shrewsbury and the surrounding towns.
Knob-and-tube wiring was standard construction in homes built before the 1950s, and Shrewsbury has no shortage of those. The wiring itself is not always immediately dangerous, but it lacks a ground conductor, it degrades over decades, and it is often incompatible with modern insulation and load demands. Aluminum branch-circuit wiring, common in homes built between roughly 1965 and 1973, carries its own risks at connections and devices. Both types require a careful assessment before any remediation plan is set. We inspect what is there, explain what it means, and scope the replacement work from there, whether that is a full rewire or targeted remediation at the panel and devices.
Massachusetts consistently ranks among the highest states for EV adoption, and Shrewsbury reflects that. A Level 2 home charger runs on a 240-volt dedicated circuit, and the job starts at the panel, not the garage wall. We check panel capacity first. If the service can support the load, we run the circuit, install the outlet or hardwired connection, and confirm everything is ready for the charger. If the panel is at capacity, a service upgrade is part of the conversation before the circuit goes in. The result is a charger installation that works with the rest of the home's electrical system, not against it.
Nor'easters and ice storms knock out power in this part of Massachusetts on a regular basis, and a generator without a proper transfer switch is a hazard to the people working on the utility lines. We install manual and automatic transfer switches, wire the generator hookup to the panel, and handle the standby generator wiring from the connection point through to the circuits it feeds. The visit covers the assessment, the transfer switch installation, and a walkthrough of how the system operates when the power goes out.
The sooner you call, the sooner the power is back on, but some calls are worth making before anything goes wrong. Pre-purchase electrical inspections, code inspections, and safety inspections for older homes are all work we handle. A pre-purchase inspection looks at the panel, the wiring type, the grounding, and the condition of outlets and fixtures. It gives a buyer a clear picture of what is there and what it would take to bring the system up to current standards.
Whole-home surge protection installs at the panel and protects every circuit in the building from voltage spikes. In a home with an older panel or aluminum wiring, that layer of protection matters more, not less. The device is installed once and covers the whole system.
Property managers have their own priorities when the power goes out, and so do homeowners facing an unexpected repair bill. We address that directly. When you call, the rate is confirmed on the phone. The scope is settled before anything is scheduled. If you have questions about what a panel upgrade costs, what an EV charger circuit runs, or what a rewiring inspection involves, ask on the call and you get a straight answer.
Estimates are given before the work starts, with no pressure to commit on the spot. The price reflects what the job actually involves, not a number pulled from a general range. Call now. Get on the schedule. Know what the work involves.
We take calls from Shrewsbury and the towns around it. That includes Westborough, Northborough, Grafton, Boylston, Millbury, Holden, and Auburn. If you are in Worcester County and need electrical work, the call reaches someone who knows the area and can scope the job on the phone.
We are available every day from 9 AM to 9 PM. Short-notice and urgent calls are welcomed within those hours. Whether it is an urgent repair or a project that has been on the list for a while, the process starts the same way: a call, a scope, and a price before anything is scheduled.
We handle the full range of residential and commercial electrical work in Shrewsbury and across Worcester County. That includes dead outlets, tripping breakers, flickering lights, burning smells near panels or outlets, panel replacements and service upgrades, rewiring, EV charger circuits, generator hookups, and more.
If something is wrong with the power in your home or building, call (774) 469-4294 and we will scope it on the phone.
Partial power loss usually points to a tripped breaker, a failed breaker, or a problem at the service entrance. Check the panel first for any breaker that has moved to the middle position, and reset it once. If it trips again immediately or the power does not come back, stop resetting it and call us. Repeatedly resetting a breaker that will not hold is not a safe fix, and the fault needs to be traced before the circuit is used again.
Flickering lights, outlets that feel warm or look discolored, breakers that trip repeatedly, a burning smell near the panel or an outlet, and sparks when plugging something in are all signs that call for a service visit sooner rather than later. Flickering lights and warm outlets are warning signs, not quirks.
Call (774) 469-4294 and describe what you are seeing so we can tell you how urgently the job needs to be scheduled.
When you call, we go through what is happening, what access the job requires, and what it is likely to involve. You get a price confirmed on the call before anything is scheduled. From there we set a service window, and the electrician arrives ready to diagnose or complete the work that was scoped on the phone.
Yes. We are available every day from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, including Saturdays and Sundays.
If a repair or installation comes up over the weekend, call (774) 469-4294 and we will confirm what the schedule allows for that day.
Lead times depend on the type of work and what is on the schedule when you call. Straightforward repairs and outlet or switch work can often be booked with shorter notice than a full panel upgrade or rewiring project.
Call (774) 469-4294 and we will tell you what is available and what the job involves before anything is committed.
The more detail you can share on the call, the more accurate the price. For a repair, describe the symptom: what is happening, where it is happening, and how long it has been going on. For a panel upgrade or rewiring project, it helps to know the current panel size, the age of the home, and what is driving the upgrade. We ask the right questions on the call to fill in any gaps.
Pricing depends on what the job actually involves. A single outlet replacement costs far less than a 200-amp panel upgrade or a whole-home rewire. We confirm the price on the call after scoping the job, so you know what you are agreeing to before anyone shows up. No-pressure estimates, priced up front, before anything is scheduled.
Panel size and service entrance condition both affect the price of an upgrade, because a larger service or a more complex installation takes more material and more time to complete correctly. For repairs, the price depends more on what the fault turns out to be than on the size of the home. We explain the factors on the call so the price reflects what the job actually requires.
A breaker that trips repeatedly is signaling a fault, not asking to be reset. Continuing to reset it without finding the cause risks overheating the wiring on that circuit. Call us, describe what circuit is affected and what is on it, and we will scope the diagnostic visit and confirm a price before we schedule.
Yes, and older homes make up a significant share of the work we do in Worcester County. Knob-and-tube wiring, aluminum branch-circuit wiring, and undersized 60-amp or 100-amp services are all common in Shrewsbury's housing stock. We assess what is there, explain what it means, and scope the work before anything starts.
Shrewsbury Electrical Company is available every day from 9 AM to 9 PM. When you call, you reach someone who knows the trade and can talk through the job, scope the work, and give you a price before anything is committed. Real answers. Real pricing. Real fast response.
Call (774) 469-4294 and we'll get the power back where it belongs.
Below is a plain-language look at the electrical work we handle for homes and properties across Shrewsbury and Worcester County. Each service is described by what it covers, who it fits best, and one practical thing worth knowing before you call. If your situation does not fit neatly into one row, call us and we will scope it on the phone before anything is scheduled.
| Service | What It Covers | When You Need It | What to Keep in Mind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Safety Inspections |
| Pre-sale buyers, landlords preparing for rental inspections, and homeowners flagged by an insurer | Older Worcester County homes commonly have ungrounded outlets, double-tapped breakers, and missing GFCI protection. An inspection documents what needs correction before it becomes a closing or occupancy issue. |
| Outlet & Switch Installation |
| Homeowners updating devices or adding protection in kitchens, baths, and bedrooms | Current code requires AFCI protection in living areas and bedrooms. We confirm what the circuit supports before any new device goes in. |
| Dedicated Appliance Circuits |
| Homeowners adding a major appliance or finishing a basement with a sump pump | Sharing a circuit between a major appliance and other loads is one of the most common causes of repeated tripping. A dedicated circuit eliminates that problem at the source. |
| Ceiling Fan Installation |
| Homeowners replacing a light fixture with a ceiling fan or adding a fan to a new room | A standard light-fixture box is not rated for a fan. We assess the existing box and replace it if needed before the fan goes up. |
| Code-Correction Wiring |
| Landlords, sellers, and property managers correcting items flagged by an inspector or insurer | Code corrections in older homes are often straightforward once the scope is clear. We document what is flagged, explain the correction, and confirm the price before any work starts. |
| Wiring & Circuit Installation |
| Renovation projects, finished basements, and properties adding new loads | New circuits start with a load calculation to confirm the panel has capacity. Permit requirements depend on the scope and the jurisdiction, and we confirm what applies at your address. |
| Whole-Home Surge Protection |
| Homeowners with electronics, home offices, or EV chargers they want protected from voltage spikes | A panel-mounted surge protector covers every device on every circuit in a single install. It is one of the more straightforward upgrades we do, and the protection is immediate. |
| Lighting Installation |
| Homeowners finishing a space, adding security lighting, or upgrading to LED | Outdoor fixtures need weatherproof outlets and GFCI protection. Interior LED dimmers require a compatibility check between the dimmer and the fixture type. |
| Basement & Sump-Pump Circuits |
| Homeowners finishing a basement or adding a sump pump ahead of wet-season risk | A sump pump on a shared circuit can lose power at the worst moment if that circuit trips under load. A dedicated circuit keeps it isolated and reliable. |
| Electrical Repairs & Troubleshooting |
| Any homeowner or landlord dealing with a symptom they cannot explain | A repair starts with finding the actual fault, not swapping parts. The diagnostic scope is confirmed on the call before the visit is booked. |
| Breaker & Fuse Repair |
| Homes where a breaker trips repeatedly or will not hold a reset | A breaker that trips repeatedly may be overloaded, failing, or responding to a genuine fault elsewhere on the circuit. We identify which before any part is replaced. |
| Electrical Panel UpgradesMost Popular |
| Homes with undersized service, outdated panels, or properties adding EV chargers, generators, or new circuits | A panel upgrade typically requires a permit and a follow-up inspection. We handle the permit coordination and confirm the scope and price before the panel is opened. |
Call (774) 469-4294 to get a quote and confirm what the work involves at your address. We are open every day from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
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