# Alden Electrical Contractors, Inc.

**Trade:** Electrical · **Address:** 174 W Main St, East Brookfield, MA 01515 · **Phone:** (774) 230-9606 · **Website:** https://www.aldenelectricalcontractorsinc.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 5.0/5** (medium confidence) — from 37 reviews across 4 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 12 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Alden Electrical Contractors, Inc. is an East Brookfield electrical contractor serving residential and commercial customers across Central Massachusetts. The company’s site says Terrence Alden founded it in 2015, and describes wiring, repairs, service upgrades, lighting, generators, fire alarms, industrial systems and bucket-truck electrical work.

Customers consistently describe responsive communication, professional crews, clean work and careful explanations. Recent reviews document panel upgrades, EV-charger installation, kitchen and new-construction electrical work, generator systems, emergency repairs, lighting and service upgrades. Several customers specifically mention punctuality, clear updates, fair pricing, permitting help and cleanup.

The Massachusetts registry verifies electrician license 21777 to Terrence W Alden. BBB also lists license numbers 21777 and 13705, but the registry verification in this pass supports only 21777; confirm any additional license number and the precise permit scope for a project.

Alden is a strong fit for residential upgrades, troubleshooting, generators, lighting and larger commercial or industrial electrical work. Before booking, confirm the written scope, permit and inspection responsibilities, license coverage, schedule and payment terms.

**Strengths:**
- Responsive communication — reviewers cite quick replies and clear updates
- Professional workmanship — customers praise careful, knowledgeable crews
- Clean job sites — multiple reviews mention thorough cleanup
- Permit support — one customer praises inspector coordination

**Concerns:**
- License scope — confirm license coverage and project permit requirements
- Additional license — verify BBB-listed 13705 independently
- Project scope — confirm commercial, industrial or bucket-truck requirements

**Where sources disagree:**
- The first-party site says founded in 2015 and over 10 years; BBB reports business started in 2016 and nine years in business.
- BBB lists license 13705 in addition to registry-verified 21777; this pass verified only 21777.

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- BBB lists an A+ grade, accreditation and residential and commercial electrical services. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/east-brookfield/profile/electrical-contractors/alden-electrical-contractors-inc-0261-330133) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/east-brookfield/profile/electrical-contractors/alden-electrical-contractors-inc-0261-330133) — “Better Business Bureau: accredited / certified / member”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/east-brookfield/profile/electrical-contractors/alden-electrical-contractors-inc-0261-330133) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Residential electrical work, Commercial electrical work, All phases of electrical work”
- Reviews repeatedly praise responsiveness, professionalism, clear communication and cleanup. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21wWVFubDBiMHR6U21kdU56ZHpaMGR6YmpSdlJFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb384437b1d4a5d1d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmpYQnl0b0tzSmduNzdzZ0dzbjRvREE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Highly recommend Alden Electrical! Terrence and his team did a fantastic job at our property. They were competitively priced compared to …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2paNWNqWlhTRWd0T1RkRGJrTmZkVmhKTkVsYVluYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb384437b1d4a5d1d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjZ5cjZXSEgtOTdDbkNfdVhJNElaYnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Alden Electrical Contractors were very responsive and had the job done very efficiently.  I would work with them again and recommend to t…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21oSGRXaDZOelZaYjFOcU4xVlNaVEIxVEMxTGRXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb384437b1d4a5d1d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmhHdWh6NzVZb1NqN1VSZTB1TC1LdWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I cannot recommend this company highly enough. From start to finish,  went above and beyond in every aspect of the job. Terrence was punc…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2psM1pHTjZlbkF5WlY5dWVtTnBZVlJFY1ZCTlNWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb384437b1d4a5d1d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjl3ZGN6enAyZV9uemNpYVREcVBNSVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Have worked with Alden Electrical for years. I have enjoyed watching his company grow, but the personal touch has never left, nor has the…”
- Reviews document panel upgrades, EV chargers, generators, lighting, new construction and emergency electrical repairs. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21wWVFubDBiMHR6U21kdU56ZHpaMGR6YmpSdlJFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb384437b1d4a5d1d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmpYQnl0b0tzSmduNzdzZ0dzbjRvREE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Highly recommend Alden Electrical! Terrence and his team did a fantastic job at our property. They were competitively priced compared to …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tOTFJXNDFkVzloUzAxTlVEVjFYMGxvU0hjeWMwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb384437b1d4a5d1d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkNLRW41dW9hS01NUDV1X0loSHcyc0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I highly recommend Alden Electrical Services.  I worked with TJ to make several upgrades to my new home that I just purchased, including …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pNNFprMHdTV2N5VFhReGFrdHpXV0ZPUWxwRFdVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb384437b1d4a5d1d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjM4Zk0wSWcyTXQxaktzWWFOQlpDWUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Great job! Helped me to upgrade my circuit breaker and install an EV charger. Very professional and cleaned up after the service was comp…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tadVIwVkZURTlEZEZCSVFWSm1OM2c1UVV0MFRGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb384437b1d4a5d1d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkZuR0VFTE9DdFBIQVJmN3g5QUt0TFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Alden Electrical came highly recommended to us by a commercial electrician. He and his crew were highly professional, not only in the wor…”
- The Massachusetts registry verifies electrician license 21777 to Terrence W Alden. _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://elicensing21.mass.gov/CitizenAccess/GeneralProperty/PropertyLookUp.aspx?isLicensee=Y&TabName=Home) — “MA electrician license 21777 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: TERRENCE W ALDEN”
- Google reports 4.9 stars from 53 ratings, with a large recent positive review history. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Alden%20Electrical%20Contractors%2C%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJx8J7uvqp5okRHV1KHXtDhLM) — “Google: 4.9★ from 53 ratings”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21wWVFubDBiMHR6U21kdU56ZHpaMGR6YmpSdlJFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb384437b1d4a5d1d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmpYQnl0b0tzSmduNzdzZ0dzbjRvREE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Highly recommend Alden Electrical! Terrence and his team did a fantastic job at our property. They were competitively priced compared to …”
- Specializes in Electrical _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/east-brookfield/profile/electrical-contractors/alden-electrical-contractors-inc-0261-330133) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Residential electrical work, Commercial electrical work, All phases of electrical work”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pNNFprMHdTV2N5VFhReGFrdHpXV0ZPUWxwRFdVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb384437b1d4a5d1d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjM4Zk0wSWcyTXQxaktzWWFOQlpDWUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Great job! Helped me to upgrade my circuit breaker and install an EV charger. Very professional and cleaned up after the service was comp…”
  - [State License Registry](https://elicensing21.mass.gov/CitizenAccess/GeneralProperty/PropertyLookUp.aspx?isLicensee=Y&TabName=Home) — “MA electrician license 21777 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: TERRENCE W ALDEN”

## License

Status: **active** (#21777, electrician) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-24, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://elicensing21.mass.gov/CitizenAccess/GeneralProperty/PropertyLookUp.aspx?isLicensee=Y&TabName=Home

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Alden%20Electrical%20Contractors%2C%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJx8J7uvqp5okRHV1KHXtDhLM): 4.9★ from 53 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Alden%20Electrical%20Contractors%2C%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJx8J7uvqp5okRHV1KHXtDhLM): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/east-brookfield/profile/electrical-contractors/alden-electrical-contractors-inc-0261-330133): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://www.aldenelectricalcontractorsinc.com): 11 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jade Smith · 2026-08-23**: Highly recommend Alden Electrical! Terrence and his team did a fantastic job at our property. They were competitively priced compared to others we reached out to, the process and payment was super convenient, and the communication was clear and professional. They went above and beyond getting the wo…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Yulia Potvin Zhuravleva · 2026-07-31**: Alden Electrical Contractors were very responsive and had the job done very efficiently.  I would work with them again and recommend to the others.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Donald Rodio · 2026-06-30**: Mr alden is a great person to work with he is very professional and his workers are great and very polite
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Timothy Persson · 2026-06-20**: Alden Electric Helped us with our complete kitchen renovation. They were friendly, professional, helpful with lighting design and layout, on schedule, and budget. You couldn’t ask for a better electrician or partner.

I would recommend Alden Electric for all of your electrical needs!!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · K Lynn · 2026-06-19**: I highly recommend Alden Electrical Services.  I worked with TJ to make several upgrades to my new home that I just purchased, including adding several ceiling fans, changing out smoke detectors, adding dimmer switches, and adding floor boxes.  I hadn’t moved into the home yet and throughout the ent…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Alex Brooks · 2026-06-17**: Great job! Helped me to upgrade my circuit breaker and install an EV charger. Very professional and cleaned up after the service was complete. Will absolutely use again.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Hank Jost · 2026-06-13**: I cannot recommend this company highly enough. From start to finish,  went above and beyond in every aspect of the job. Terrence was punctual, professional, and consistently kept us informed throughout the entire process.
One of the things that stood out most was how effectively he worked with the t…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ryan F · 2026-06-09**: Have worked with Alden Electrical for years. I have enjoyed watching his company grow, but the personal touch has never left, nor has the attention to detail and professionalism.  Terrence is a skilled, knowledgeable electrician who is willing to help with any job we have ever sent his way. Over tim…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · A.F. · 2026-06-05**: Excellent experience.  Terrence is great.  Super nice guy.   Did a great job on our project.  Efficient and straight to it!  Will definitely call him again!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Tallest David · 2026-06-04**: Alden Electrical came highly recommended to us by a commercial electrician. He and his crew were highly professional, not only in the work they performed, but in how they carried themselves.  That’s important when you have contractors working at your house.

They followed up after completion to make…

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