# Bayside Electrical Contractors

**Trade:** Electrical · **Address:** 57 Mid-Tech Dr, West Yarmouth, MA 02673 · **Phone:** (508) 771-7270 · **Website:** http://www.baysideelec.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 2.0/5** (medium confidence) — from 8 reviews across 4 sources.
0% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 1 negative.

## The honest read

Bayside Electrical Contractors is a family-owned electrical company based in West Yarmouth, on the mid-Cape, that says it has served Cape Cod, the Islands, Plymouth and the South Shore since 1993. The company describes itself as led by President and Master Electrician Arthur P Doherty Jr., offering residential, commercial and utility electrical work — wiring, panel upgrades, generator installation and underground utility work. Its Massachusetts electrician license (#1196) is active and registry-verified under the company's own name, Bayside Electrical Contractors Inc.

The written review record on file, however, is uniformly poor: every retrievable review — eight in total, dated 2021 through 2026 — carries a single star. Several describe blunt, dismissive treatment on the phone, including a 2023 caller seeking an estimate for panel and service-line upgrades who described the person taking the call as "snobby, arrogant, and rude." A 2025 reviewer reported faulty breakers installed during a new renovation in Osterville that went unaddressed for months despite repeated calls, citing "no crew available." Another customer, writing in 2024, said the company had fixed an earlier exterior-lighting problem successfully but put them back on a scheduling wait list — despite being a returning customer — when the same breaker issue recurred roughly a year and a half later.

Google shows a 2.3-star average across 18 ratings, somewhat higher than the eight fully negative written reviews on file, suggesting some ratings were left without accompanying text; the visible written record leans consistently toward complaints about staff manner and slow follow-through rather than the quality of finished electrical work itself.

Anyone considering Bayside should ask directly about current crew availability and expected response times for warranty or follow-up calls, and get a clear sense of scheduling before committing, particularly for time-sensitive repairs. The active, registry-verified license and three-decade, family-run history are real credentials worth weighing — but they sit alongside a consistent pattern of customer-service complaints in the reviews on record, and that pattern should factor into the decision as much as the license does.

**Strengths:**
- Licensed electrician — active MA registry license verified under the company's own name
- Long-tenured, family-run — self-reported operating since 1993 under the same family ownership

**Concerns:**
- Rude staff interactions — several reviewers describe dismissive or arrogant treatment by phone and in person
- Unresolved electrical issues — a 2025 review cites faulty breakers left unfixed for months
- Slow to reschedule repeat customers — a 2024 review describes being wait-listed again for a recurring problem

**Where sources disagree:**
- Google shows a 2.3★ average across 18 ratings, but all 8 retrievable written reviews are 1★ — the additional ratings' stars are not visible as text, so the platform average likely reflects star-only ratings not shown here.

## Claims & citations

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

- Holds an active, registry-verified Massachusetts electrician license (#1196) under Bayside Electrical Contractors Inc. _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://elicensing21.mass.gov/CitizenAccess/GeneralProperty/PropertyLookUp.aspx?isLicensee=Y&TabName=Home) — “MA electrician license 1196 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: BAYSIDE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC”
- Family-owned business established in 1993, led by President and Master Electrician Arthur P Doherty Jr., self-reported 33 years serving Cape Cod, the Islands, Plymouth and the South Shore. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.baysideelec.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Established in 1993 as a family owned company; President and Master Electrician Arthur P Doherty Jr. and hi…”
  - [Official Website](http://www.baysideelec.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Family owned; led by President and Master Electrician Arthur P Doherty Jr.”
  - [Official Website](http://www.baysideelec.com) — “Stated ownership (self-reported): Family-owned”
  - [Official Website](http://www.baysideelec.com) — “Self-reported 33 years in business”
- Offers residential, commercial and underground utility electrical installation, wiring and repair, including generator work. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.baysideelec.com) — “A family-owned, licensed and insured electrical contractor based in West Yarmouth offering residential, commercial and utility electrical se…”
- Multiple reviewers, from 2023 through 2025, describe rude or dismissive treatment from staff over the phone and in person. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21GSFpUQkNRWEJqV2s1SllrWmZNVXhwV0ZKUmVuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9c87dc84520600cc!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmFHZTBCQXBjWk5JYkZfMUxpWFJRenc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Rude and disrespectful people”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT210TGMzaG5OR3d0VlRoNGFIazViRnBUTmtkNVpYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9c87dc84520600cc!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmtLc3hnNGwtVTh4aHk5bFpTNkd5ZXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Rude employees”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xsUU5HOUZUMkl0WlZKYWNGZGlVMmxrYjB4UWFVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9c87dc84520600cc!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOllQNG9FT2ItZVJacFdiU2lkb0xQaUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Os funcionário não respeita é muito mal educados”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMxOUw3ZjFBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9c87dc84520600cc!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC19L7f1AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ I Called to inquire about getting an estimate on upgrading the panels and service lines on a few of my properties. Lady was very snobby, …”
- A 2025 review describes faulty breakers on a new Osterville renovation left unresolved for months despite repeated calls. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s5aVpYWjNhemRyVmpOWFNWbEZSR2MwTm1GWFFuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9c87dc84520600cc!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk9iZXZ3azdrVjNXSVlFRGc0NmFXQnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Performed work on a new renovation in Osterville center with faulty breakers and consistently ignored calls and requests to fix for month…”
- A 2024 review describes a returning customer placed back on a scheduling wait list when an earlier repair issue recurred. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURycnJLUjlBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9c87dc84520600cc!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDrrrKR9AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ We used Bayside in 2yrs ago to fix our residential exterior lights. We we put on a wait list since their contractors were all scheduled o…”
- All 8 retrievable reviews (2021-2026) are rated 1 star, citing rude staff conduct and unresolved or delayed service, anchoring the low rating. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2paMVZ6ZHFVbVp5VGpoM1RqaHhXalk0UlhsUGJuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9c87dc84520600cc!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjZ1VzdqUmZyTjh3TjhxWjY4RXlPbnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Zero stars was an option.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21GSFpUQkNRWEJqV2s1SllrWmZNVXhwV0ZKUmVuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9c87dc84520600cc!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmFHZTBCQXBjWk5JYkZfMUxpWFJRenc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Rude and disrespectful people”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT210TGMzaG5OR3d0VlRoNGFIazViRnBUTmtkNVpYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9c87dc84520600cc!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmtLc3hnNGwtVTh4aHk5bFpTNkd5ZXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Rude employees”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xsUU5HOUZUMkl0WlZKYWNGZGlVMmxrYjB4UWFVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9c87dc84520600cc!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOllQNG9FT2ItZVJacFdiU2lkb0xQaUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Os funcionário não respeita é muito mal educados”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s5aVpYWjNhemRyVmpOWFNWbEZSR2MwTm1GWFFuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9c87dc84520600cc!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk9iZXZ3azdrVjNXSVlFRGc0NmFXQnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Performed work on a new renovation in Osterville center with faulty breakers and consistently ignored calls and requests to fix for month…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURycnJLUjlBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9c87dc84520600cc!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDrrrKR9AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ We used Bayside in 2yrs ago to fix our residential exterior lights. We we put on a wait list since their contractors were all scheduled o…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMxOUw3ZjFBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9c87dc84520600cc!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC19L7f1AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ I Called to inquire about getting an estimate on upgrading the panels and service lines on a few of my properties. Lady was very snobby, …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ2NWE2bWZBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x9c87dc84520600cc!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID65a6mfA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Wouldn't even think to help me with my issue.”
- Specializes in Electrical _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.baysideelec.com) — “A family-owned, licensed and insured electrical contractor based in West Yarmouth offering residential, commercial and utility electrical se…”
  - [State License Registry](https://elicensing21.mass.gov/CitizenAccess/GeneralProperty/PropertyLookUp.aspx?isLicensee=Y&TabName=Home) — “MA electrician license 1196 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: BAYSIDE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC”

## Ownership

- Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified.

## License

Status: **active** (#1196, electrician) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-22, 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=Bayside%20Electrical%20Contractors&query_place_id=ChIJiSwEusMw-4kRzAAGUoTch5w): 2.3★ from 18 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bayside%20Electrical%20Contractors&query_place_id=ChIJiSwEusMw-4kRzAAGUoTch5w): Listed on this source
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/bayside-electrical-contractors-w-yarmouth): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://www.baysideelec.com): 33 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details

## Recent reviews

- **1/5 · Google Reviews · M A · 2026-03-24**: Zero stars was an option.
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Ryan Duren · 2025-11-23**: Rude and disrespectful people
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Ashley Love · 2025-10-30**: Rude employees
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Moisés Lucas · 2025-10-23**: Os funcionário não respeita é muito mal educados
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · John Hynes · 2025-09-25**: Performed work on a new renovation in Osterville center with faulty breakers and consistently ignored calls and requests to fix for months, saying no crew available. Poor quality and no integrity.
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Bob Hughes · 2024-07-17**: We used Bayside in 2yrs ago to fix our residential exterior lights. We we put on a wait list since their contractors were all scheduled out. We waited a couple of months and then a phone call.  Bayside could send a electricians in two days. We took it and they guys showed up. They found the trouble …
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Nicholas Radaelli · 2023-12-24**: I Called to inquire about getting an estimate on upgrading the panels and service lines on a few of my properties. Lady was very snobby, arrogant, and rude. Based off that I wouldn't use or even recommend.
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Crystal Lavallee · 2021-10-06**: Wouldn't even think to help me with my issue.

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Data freshness: last scanned 2026-08-22T09:02:31.983Z.
Cite as: Bayside Electrical Contractors — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/bayside-electrical-contractors-west-yarmouth)
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