Hometown Electric: Burlington MA's Trusted Electrician

For four decades, Hometown Electric has been the go-to electrical service for homeowners and businesses in Burlington MA and the surrounding communities. Run by licensed master electrician Rick, this company brings old-school reliability to every job, big or small.

Business Overview

Hometown Electric focuses on residential electrical work for the Greater Boston area. They are a small, owner-operated team, which means you deal directly with the expert. While they maintain standard weekday hours for scheduled work, they understand electrical issues can't always wait and work to accommodate urgent needs for their regular customers.

Key Services

The team handles the full range of common electrical needs for local homes. Their services are grouped into a few key areas:

• Safety & Power Systems: Electric panel installation and repair, circuit breaker services, and outlet and switch work.
• Lighting & Wiring: Installation and repair for indoor light fixtures, outdoor lighting, and general wire installation and repair.
• Modern Upgrades: This includes installing and repairing electric vehicle charging stations, a growing need in Massachusetts.
• General Electrical Work: From doorbell fixes to full-scale electrical installations or replacements.

Areas Served

Hometown Electric proudly serves a wide area north of Boston. Their service towns include Revere, Arlington, Billerica, Tewksbury, Burlington, Belmont, Reading, Wilmington, Winchester, Stoneham, North Reading, Lynnfield, Wakefield, and Winthrop Town. Having worked in these communities for years, Rick has built a deep knowledge of the local housing styles, from classic New England colonials to newer developments, and their specific electrical quirks.

Company History

The story of Hometown Electric is simple: it's the story of Rick's career. Founded on the principle of honest, skilled work, the business grew not through marketing, but through word-of-mouth. For 40 years, Rick has been entering people's homes, solving their electrical problems, and often becoming a trusted part of their home maintenance team. The company's growth is measured in long-term relationships with families across the region.

Leadership

Rick, the owner and founder, is a licensed electrician with 40 years of hands-on experience. He's not a distant manager; he's the one doing the work. His approach is grounded in being "very reasonable"—a phrase he uses himself. This local presence and personal accountability are central to the company's operation. His involvement is in the community itself, one household at a time.

Specialties & Highlights

What makes Hometown Electric stand out?

• Four Decades of Experience: 40 years in the trade means Rick has seen and solved almost every electrical issue a home can have.
• Personalized Service: As a small operation, customers get direct service from the expert, not a large crew of unknowns.
• Fair Pricing: A stated commitment to being "very reasonable" offers peace of mind before the work even begins.
• Community Familiarity: Working with "real nice families for a lot of years" has built an intrinsic understanding of what local residents need.

Why Locals Choose Hometown Electric

Residents in Burlington MA and nearby towns choose Hometown Electric for a straightforward reason: proven, dependable service from a familiar face. In an industry where trust is paramount, a 40-year track record speaks louder than any advertisement. It's the combination of deep technical skill, fair value, and a genuine, personable approach that has kept this business thriving. When you need an electrician who treats your home like it's in his own hometown, Hometown Electric in Burlington MA is the clear choice.