We used McCurdy twice for electrical services and they have been really great especially with giving a reasonable estimate of costs and tailoring their services to what we needed. The first time we used them the person that came gave us a lot of different options on how to fix the problems we were having which is helpful when you are trying to figure out to fit this kind of stuff in the budget. Their pricing is reasonable and I have no complaints about the quality of the work. In the past, I have had to call back electricians after they were done but I haven't had that experience with McCurdy. Communication has been really open as well which is not something I really appreciate in these kind of service providers. Most recently we had an emergency situation and were very flexible and responsive. Overall they are our family's preferred service provider for electrical work. read more

Came out to give an estimate, said all their expenses would be paid by MassSave, then when project didn't qualify they billed a fake "diagnostic" charge. Stay away-you will end up in Small Claims with these guys post bait and switch read more

Have used JP McCurdy many times for both small and very large jobs. Always on time, always professional and always reasonably priced. Joe, Einsten, Brandon, Doug and Mr. McCurdy have all been here and you won't find a nicer, more experienced, and more understanding crew anywhere. Highly recommended. read more

Three years ago we unfortunately used them. They over billed. We agreed to pay a corrected portion of the bill. Never heard a word for 3 years ( yes 3 years ). He sued in Small Claims. The interesting part was that there were 6 other small claims cases that he was suing former customers ( we settled btw ) Interesting read more

I just had a project that included electrical, HVAC and painting so I immediately called JP McCurdy for the electrical part of the work needed, as I'd used them before. They are easy to work with, do quality work and their pricing is fair. Their portion of the work was finished today and I am totally satisfied. Chris and Andrew were awesome and very professional. I can't say enough about this company. The owner, their front office and electricians care for their customers, and it shows. Thank you JP McCurdy for a job well done! G. Kessler Swampscott read more

Excellent service! Quick to respond and very easy to work with. We've used them twice for a small job and a larger one and are very pleased with the work! What a great crew too! Super nice and experienced. Will for sure use again. read more

Contacted to provide an estimate. Arrived and looked an outlet for 30 minutes. Sent a bill for over $450.00 for 3 hours of "diagnostic" work. No work was asked for and no work was done. Then, after providing feedback, they will take you to court if you don't pay for the work. When showing up for court there are 14 people taking off work to attend small claims court because of their inaccurate billing. The worst billing practices I had ever seen. read more

I had a very poor experience with Jack McCurdy. He consistently underbid the work then hit us with large change orders later. The worst example was the wiring of our cabinet lighting. He was given full kitchen drawings and signed a contract to wire the kitchen for "all cabinets." When it came time for him to do the work, he claimed not to know about half of the cabinets in the kitchen, even though he had all drawings. Then he hit us with a huge change order to do the work that he committed in writing to do! When I asked him to hold to his contract he threatened to tie me up in court with legal action. I don't have the time to fight him, so all I can is warn other people not to do business with McCurdy Electric. Stay away. read more

Just an absolutely joke. Totally ripped me off by installing a dishwasher outlet using the same wiring and same circuit. Said they installed a new one. They did not. $600+! Charged $450 service fee for two people ($225 each). They needed two people for this? No way... read more

It is too bad I cannot go less than one star. In any event, I have never felt so ripped off in my life after using this company. Initial estimate was for almost $4,000. They open the wall and it more than doubled. When the electrical inspector came, McCurdy electrician was nowhere to be found. Failed the inspection and was socked for another $1,500. Terrible experience. Stay away from this company. read more

Always have had great service. Their entire team is great. Very competitive prices and don't just lure you in with pricing like other electricians and contractors I have used. Highly recommend! read more

Just had a ceiling fan installed, guy was on time very nice and did it all in an hour. Reasonable price and reliable. Will use them next time we have any electrical needs. read more

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Had a very disappointing experience today when I called to make an appointment to have a smoke detector installed (I was told by the fire department that I must have it installed by a licensed electrician so I complied). It wasn't an emergency and I never suggested it was but she offered me a same day appointment which I accepted since I was available. The guy showed up 30 min late and spent 20 min installing the detector and testing the other smoke detectors. then told me it would be $155! What??!! I called the office as I was sure the electrician had it wrong. Nope. And then she added that "they weren't charging the same day service fee". I'm sorry, what? I feel completely ripped off. That was extortion. But now I know why she had a same day appointment available as I can't imagine many repeat customers with that kind of service. I certainly won't be calling them again. read more

New washer was causing circuit breakers to flip on my electrical panel. Mr. Handyman, who does my home repair and maintenance, referred me to McCurdy Electric emphasizing that they are the best in the business. Contacted McCurdy Electric and from that first phone call was in great hands. From Judy in the Office to Owner John who came out to meet and prepare estimate, professional and kind all the way. Logoed truck, always on time. Upgraded service to 100 AMP. Shebeeb and Brandon dug the trenches, ran the wires and quite honestly worked hard getting me back up with electricity before they left. McCurdy Electric even pulled the required permits and met with the City Inspector at my home. Just sat back with a book and let the professionals do their magic. Will not hesitate to contact them the next time I need electrical work done. Five Stars. --Charlene in West Peabody, MA read more

Shebeeb and Brandon installed receptacles and switches in my multi-family to prepare us to install some garbage disposals. Shebeeb took time to walk me through the options of how we could do the job and the pros/cons. He and Brandon were hard-working the entire time on the job, considerate of the living space they were working in, and periodically checked in with me to let me know how it was going. I was very happy with the work they did, not to mention, they patched up the small holes they made to feed the wire (I've had other contractors leave the holes). Also worth noting, the office staff was great too. Easy to book, responsive, and booked me just a few days after my call. Also, I got an automated text reminder the morning of. Can't say enough good things about my experience and am excited to have found a go to electrician. read more

came early in the am when they said they would. The work was done well and in a timely manner.

DO NOT use these people! I told them what I wanted, and they didn't tell me where they were going to screw up my house to get it done. They just did it. I would have told them to do it another way, but now it is too late. It looks like crap. All of that and they overpriced the job and I paid more than it should have cost. Stay away. You have better options. read more

My experience was in the past, but Yelp was not around then. I am reviewing JP McCurdy as I look at my invoice, and in months later, still can't believe what these guys did. 1 Light Switch 3 Blank Plates 2 4" Square Blank Plates 1 Box Extension 50' 14/2 rx 10' 14/3rx 1 4" Round old work box 1 Dimmer Grand Total $550.00 I used to live in Maynard, these guys posted an add on CList, and I responded to it. They posted an ad because they were looking for work, right? I can only imagine 'why'.... Tese 'kids' Brian and Mike, spent 4 hours at my house. Mike was fresh out of school, or maybe not.. he was slooooow, and had to keep asking Mike questions. When I say slow.. I paid this guy what $40-50 an hour, and he didn't do a damn thing. He covered up some boxes with a blank plate... this guy should have been billed at $15 an hour. My dimmer was flickering.. Brian looked at it. Said it probably couldn't be fixed. Added a dimmer to my living room, that was quick and easy 2 Critical (are you serious)... The main reason I wanted these guys out to my house was to install some track lighting. Brian had to read the directions.... that took about 10 minutes. I was floored. You need to read directions on how to install track lighting? I thought these guys were professionals. He installed it, did a decent job. I had an installed Carbon Monoxide detector.. hardwired. When Mike did some work, they had to make a change to the detector because it wasn't working. They couldn't figure out 'why'. So, esentially they 'broke' my hardwired Carbon Monoxide detector, and they made me go down to the hardware store and use a plug in. If they had looked on the wall (like we realized a few months later).. the GF thing was clicked off. My husband reinstalled the thing. These 'professionals' didn't use their heads.... The bill came it was over $600. They said they got stuck in traffic and I had to pay that. I have to pay for traffic? I have to pay for them to come to me at the tune of 1 hour + EACH? This was never explained. I have never heard of this because I had never used an electrician before. Common sense to the guy who I talked to would have laid out the terms ahead of time, If someone is an hour away, don't you think they would be honest and tell them, You would get charged $100 just to come to the house. I realize time is $ and if this is the business fine.. but educate your customers, and better yet.. educate your staff. I put up a fit about it so they 'discounted' me, but nearly enough. I talked to an electrician that has been in the business for 25 years. He told me I got totally screwed. He woudl of had the job done in 2 hours by himself. McCurdy = Rip Off at customer expense.. The only reason these guys get 1 stars is because my house didn't burn down in the months after I owned it. (comment: I originally had 2 stars.. but years and months later, I still can't believe how badly these guys screwed me.. very frustrating!) read more

These guys were great, thank god. After months of trying to find an electrician to do some minor repairs. So I spoke with five different electricians I found in the Lynn area, every one of them showed up to look at the job and give an estimate. the problem was after numerous calls, none of them sent the estimate or returned calls ( I get it everyone is busy but honestly) - So I called an old electrician I used in Lynn many years ago - he had since retired and JP McCurdy now was servicing his customers. Best experience we have had with a contractor - first showed up exactly on time to review the job and told me they were busy - Sent the estimate - when he said he would - so another plus. Than when we called to say we wanted to move forward, the office staff were incredible helpful in coordinating the job. Two guys showed up - on time - very professional and extremely personable. They first discussed Covid protocols - which was a plus - and before they even started asked two questions that I was really impressed with 1. Did we have any pets they needed to be aware of and that could not go outside - which we do have two indoor cats - 2. If we had multiple bathrooms, given Covid was there one we would prefer them to use - (they could use any of the three if they needed to) but the point was, they were two questions that showed they cared about our thoughts. Anyways - they explained everything they did and were informative - I cannot say enough how impressed we were with them and the estimate was spot on. We will definitely use them again for any and all electrical needs we will have. read more

this is a horrible company they didn't not complete my permit while i paid in full..as of now the permit is still not closed by the city. I didnt find out about this after when I was selling my house. read more

Great service and response time. I am very happy with this company. They were very reliable, friendly and reasonable. I would recommend them to anyone looking for an electrician. read more

The most important thing to me with contractors is honesty. And of course, competency, and a fair price. Well, McCurdy passed the test with flying colors for me on all counts. Jack's character (he's the owner) is outstanding--he stands behind the company's work and honors his word 100%, looking to save the customer money if possible, instead of upcharging. He'll give you the straight truth about what's going on and what's needed, at a good price. I had to have knob and tube electric wiring removed so that we can insulate our house. It's a big job, and McCurdy's workers, led by Joe, were all kind, considerate, and knowledgeable about what they were doing. They even did a significant amount of work that they didn't charge me for. I couldn't be happier with what they did. Honest, professional, kind--and highly recommended! I'd call them again, and send my friends and family to them in a heartbeat. Finding a trustworthy worker is gold--I'll be saving their number for any future needs. read more

I cannot say enough good things about my experience with J.P. McCurdy Electrical Services. They went well above and beyond on our job. Most meaningful to me is that Jack McCurdy (owner) stood by his word and contract even when more work was required on our job. The electricians working in our home were diligent, thorough, and respectful. (I work from home so this was important.) The head electrician, Joe, was great to work with. He was very patient with us and always took time to answer questions. We were having all of the knob and tube removed from our home, which can be a dirty and require holes in the walls. Joe and the rest of the team did all they could to minimize the holes and mess, and even came up with ingenious ways of accessing difficult to access areas that needed rewiring. Working with McCurdy Electric felt like a godsend after having previously dealt with a dishonest contractor. I would highly recommend this company. I can sleep at night knowing that the knob and tube is definitely gone, and I can finally safely insulate my home. Should we ever need further electrical work done in our home, we will be sure to call them again. read more

Services provided include electrical panel upgrade, exterior fixture replacement, and interior switch replacement. Future work is planned and anticipated to continue with them. For the Panel upgrade, I worked with Karl. The panel upgrade went smoothly. The crew was professional and very informative as they explained their work as it related to the context of our older home. They were patient with my hovering and informative with my questions while they diligently worked away. For the other work and future work, I am currently working with Mike C. He is diligent with detailed price quoting and scope description so that we can determine which projects we want to take on either due to timing, budget, scope of work, etc. This type of project management/dialogue is particularly helpful for us to tackle projects for our older home in a manageable manner. For the actual work done recently, their crew reflected a consistent theme of JP McCurdy as thorough, informative, professional, accommodating, etc. read more

I called this company for two things: switching a tv plug in my room and give me an estimate to fix the problem I was having with the air conditioning tripping the electrical panel. After looking at the plug, the electrician described what he would have to do to move it: remove all baseboards. We decided not to go with it. As far as the problem I had with the air conditioning, he tested the circuit and told me after a while that everything was fine! so he did not give me an estimate. The next morning I received a bill for $260 for two hours of work when he only stayed 1.5 hours for what I was expected was an estimate... The company agreed to reduce the bill to $130. BE AWARE, an estimate is billed and the problem was not fixed!! read more

We recently used JP McCurdy for several projects around the house. I can't say enough about their professionalism. Everything was done on time and done correctly. They communicate throughout the entire project and stay on top of all issues. Would hire them again in a heartbeat. read more

If your choice is between these guys and your cousin's unlicensed friend, well, you have a tough choice. My experience was consistent with some of the other negative reviews. I had a three day job that took them a month to complete. The electricians argued with each other in ways that were unprofessional. After five days, they just stopped showing up with no warning and no explanation. They left materials and trash (not just wire clippings -- fast food trash!) throughout the house. My contractor was appalled at the mess they left behind. When they finally returned, it still took days to complete this "three-day" job. When I called the office to complain, they yelled at me. Despite detailed specifications and explicit instructions, the electricians put lights in the wrong spots, then had to move them. And to top it off, they made a mistake on the invoice, over-charging me. read more

Excellent work!!! I am more than pleased with the job performed by JP McCurdy Electric!! I will recommend this company to anyone that needs an electrician. Nice friendly team of professionals at this company!! Hard working, received the estimate quickly, arrived on time and got the job done!! Coundn't have gone more smoothly!! read more

Started with a simple electrical job: replace a ceiling fixture and convert it from a 2-way switch to a 3-way switch (install new switch, run wire, etc). I was required to put down a deposit before they'd even come look at the job. Ok, fine, it's a small job, whatever. They get here and start talking nonsense about maybe needing two guys because they're going to have to pull up my entire attic floor to install the wiring (I had the same thing done in an identical room right next door to this one last year and didn't need any of that craziness). At first, they indicate that this might be optional and they'll just have to take a look and see. Next thing I know, they've installed the light and say they'll have to come back some other time with two guys to do that whole mess. I owe them a few hundred bucks for the half of the job I could have done on my own (and WAY too much money to pay for a light fixture change-out) and don't have the part that I needed them for. No way I'm bringing them back to install the wiring. So now I'm out the cash I had to pay for the wiring upgrade and no 3-way switch. Avoid if possible. read more

They were awesome! Ran line for pool and sub panel. Upgraded electric box too. They worked within our schedule and coordinated everything with the inspector and the power company for the disconnect. Cleaned up and were so professional with my elderly parents in the home. read more

Never use this company. Months after we had them do some work that was never completed and we paid in full, we get a call about additional money owed for them coming out to fix something that they disconnected. They nickel and dime you. The office personnel are difficult to work with and apparently they never honor the word of their field supervisors saying that they do not have authority to do pricing, after we were offered a discount because my husband took a day off from work and they did not show as scheduled. My next step is to file a formal complaint to the attorney general if they continue to bully us into making another payment. Stay tuned..... read more

Nice enough guys but totally unreliable, won't show up for jobs, no returned calls, impossible to get a quote from. They will commit to a price and a date and time then vanish for a month or two, then call out of the blue and ask when you want them to start. There are plenty of good electricians out there do yourself a favor and give these guys a pass. read more

I was recommended to these guys by my handyman who didn't have a licensed electrician on hand. I needed a licensed electrician so the handyman could not do it. I called up JP and they seemed nice enough. They set up a time about a week out and I figured it would be set. I explained how quick the job was. On the day on the service I had my wife stay at home. The 11AM so it wasn't a huge deal. He could do the job in under 5 minutes and she could get the kids. About 25 minutes before the appointment the guy called me. He gave me the sob story of how his other job was running late, blah blah blah. I said no problem. This wasn't a big job, I know that, so no biggie. He said he would be there at 2PM. OK, so I told my wife when to be back at the home. Then at 2:15 he called me. Surprise surprise he was still running late. OK I told him, no problem. When will you be there. He gave me another time. Shocker, he wasn't there at that time either. But by this point he was texting and told me he was 5 minutes away. Of course he wasn't, but that's fine. When he finally saw what I needed he got upset because it was a waste of his time. Literally got upset that I dare bothered him to fix something for me. A few minutes (like 3) he was done and left. About a week later I received a call from the company. They needed my email to send the bill. I paid for it, etc. They had the AUDACITY to write that they gave me a "discount". There was no breakdown or costs, nothing. Just a total that said "discount included". $140 and they were late, and complained. How much would this have been if they were on time and I didn't get that "preferred client discount"??? Do yourself a favor and look them up on the internet and see the other reviews of them. read more

After waking up to no heat on a very cold morning (and I have electric heat in my bedroom) I called several local electricians. The one that called me back right away was JP McCurdy. Two others never called back and one called three days later. I am so grateful for the quick service I received. The electrician's name was Derek and he came out the same morning. He explained the problem, and the costs and within two hours I was warm again. He was knowledgeable, personable, and did a great job of cleaning up when he was finished. I wouldn't hesitate to use this company again! read more

First off let me say that I am a man of punctuality ,now with that said the professionals of McCurdy electric were on time each and every time they said they would be. Their professionalism as well as craftsmanship were impeccable. My new electrical service and state of the art lighting are just superb. Thanks again read more

I recently used JP McCurdy Electrical Services via Angie's list and was very pleased. They displayed their professional work ethics by putting covers over their work boots. They were right on time and worked efficiently while doing a great job. I will be using them again next month. read more

Horrible experience. YANKED wiring out walls creating 2-3 foot holes in our drywall. (Cost us over $600 to have someone come out and fix everything!) Went way over budget and the team was unprofessional (they walked on my granite bar LEDGE!) didn't use a level to line up pendant lights and then stated that they were "only 1/2" off." They incorrectly specified the light dimmer switch for under cabinet lights and then tried to have me pay an additional $140 after I pointed out the problem... Installed the bathroom lighting at EYE LEVEL so that there was no where to install a mirror and then had the nerve to try and charge to redo the job. 1.5 years later decided that we owed them $4700 more and threatened us (after we already went about $2K over budget) I take it that they were hurting for cash/ business so hoped we would just give in to their BS... Instead of snaking the wires THROUGH the studs and putting on the plate to protect against accidental drilling they WRAPPED the wire OVER THE TOP of the stud... If I could give them 0 stars I would. Stay FAR AWAY from these "Professionals." read more