# Castro Electric Corp

**Trade:** Electrical · **Address:** 8 Gilmore St, Stoneham, MA 02180, USA · **Phone:** (617) 668-1884 · **Website:** https://castroelectriccorp.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.6/5** (high confidence) — from 229 reviews across 8 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 27 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Castro Electric Corp, out of Stoneham, has one of the deepest and cleanest records in the category: 229 reviews since 2023 across eight platforms, the large majority five stars, including 226 five-star ratings on Google alone. The Better Business Bureau gives the company an A-.

The jobs run from small fixes to full-scope projects. Chris replaced two bell boxes, GFCI outlets and a breaker while installing a video doorbell in one visit; another crew wired a home for a hot tub, then came back later to finish the exterior hookup. Rene and his team have installed EV chargers, put in recessed lighting for a basement home-gym build-out, and run new circuits for a landlord's overloaded home-office outlets. A residential general contractor's project manager says Castro is their regular electrician across multiple client jobs, and their clients "always give great feedback."

The company also shows up for emergencies. In February 2026, a wet circuit breaker knocked out heat in an older home during a snowstorm; the crew made a temporary fix on the spot, tracked down the exact master breaker needed, then came back to install it and stop future water intrusion. When a fallen tree damaged a homeowner's weatherhead and killed power to the house, Rene assessed it on short notice and had power restored the same day. One commercial customer even had the team keep a restaurant's cooling running after hours on a Friday night.

Reviewers keep naming the same handful of technicians — Rene, Chris, Mike, Max, Cole — and the same coordinator, Alma, for scheduling, which tracks with a company that has grown past a one-person operation while keeping its reviews consistent. Recurring themes: technicians clean up thoroughly (one reviewer noted a work area was vacuumed), communicate proactively by text, and in a few cases come back at no charge to double-check their own work.

There's no documented complaint in the record. For anything electrical — a stuck breaker, a full panel job, an EV charger, or a middle-of-the-night emergency — Castro Electric's volume and consistency across nearly 230 reviews make it one of the better-documented options in the area; with that much demand, it's worth locking in a schedule early for anything not urgent.

**Strengths:**
- 229 reviews — nearly all five stars since 2023
- BBB A- rating — strong standing on record
- Emergency response — same-day power restoration after storm damage
- GC and property-manager repeat business — trusted across many jobs

## Claims & citations

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

- 229 reviews since 2023 across eight platforms are overwhelmingly five stars, including 226 five-star Google ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7509507598326413538&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 5★ from 226 ratings”
- Better Business Bureau grade of A- _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/stoneham/profile/electrical/castro-electric-corp-0021-566315) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A-”
- Handles panel/breaker repairs, EV chargers, recessed lighting, and hot tub wiring _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tScWNrSllkVVI2UTNrMFlWVnVTRFpmTkc1ME5uYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6837215fa457b8e2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkRqckJYdUR6Q3k0YVVuSDZfNG50Nnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Castro was excellent in their communication, pricing and quality of work wiring my home for a hot tub and then doing the exterior work at…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xoV1pWTjRVbFZyWWw5T1lVeHhMUzFZWDBwNGVHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6837215fa457b8e2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlhWZVN4UlVrYl9OYUxxLS1YX0p4eGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ INCREDIBLE TEAM @ Castro Electric Corp.  They came during an emergency in February 2026 when we lost heat because our circuit breaker got…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25Wd2QyaHZhMW80UkhKU2JucGxkbEV6Tmw4M1NWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6837215fa457b8e2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnVwd2hva1o4RHJSbnpldlEzNl83SVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Had a lovely experience with the team! They installed recessed lighting in the living room and added outlets and recessed lighting in the…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25KMldsaEhaRzlTV0haR1VYbE1aV1pMTlRkNlZXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6837215fa457b8e2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnJ2WlhHZG9SWHZGUXlMZWZLNTd6VWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The Castro team was fantastic in helping get our EV charger installed. Lots of touchbase phone calls, flexible scheduling hours, and a ve…”
- Restored power same-day after a fallen tree damaged a home's weatherhead _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xwU1J6RnZaa1J1UVRsS1VVdFdSbU5PTW5keE5FRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6837215fa457b8e2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlpSRzFvZkRuQTlKUUtWRmNOMndxNEE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had an emergency when a fallen tree damaged our weatherhead and knocked out power to our house. Rene from Castro Electric responded on…”
- Regular electrician for a residential general contractor across multiple client jobs _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25jMlRrRmpjeTFtU0hOa2VXZFlkRFZIZWtKWVEzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6837215fa457b8e2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnc2TkFjcy1mSHNkeWdYdDVHekJYQ3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I work as a project manager for a residential GC, we have used Castro many times as our electrician and we try to do so as much as possib…”
- EV charger installation _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25KMldsaEhaRzlTV0haR1VYbE1aV1pMTlRkNlZXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6837215fa457b8e2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnJ2WlhHZG9SWHZGUXlMZWZLNTd6VWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The Castro team was fantastic in helping get our EV charger installed. Lots of touchbase phone calls, flexible scheduling hours, and a ve…”
- Recessed lighting installation _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25Wd2QyaHZhMW80UkhKU2JucGxkbEV6Tmw4M1NWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6837215fa457b8e2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnVwd2hva1o4RHJSbnpldlEzNl83SVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Had a lovely experience with the team! They installed recessed lighting in the living room and added outlets and recessed lighting in the…”
- Circuit breaker replacement _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xoV1pWTjRVbFZyWWw5T1lVeHhMUzFZWDBwNGVHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6837215fa457b8e2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlhWZVN4UlVrYl9OYUxxLS1YX0p4eGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ INCREDIBLE TEAM @ Castro Electric Corp.  They came during an emergency in February 2026 when we lost heat because our circuit breaker got…”
- Outlet installation _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s5TlpIcDFZemhyTjBRdFFTMUxjRnA0ZGpKQ2VIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6837215fa457b8e2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk9NZHp1YzhrN0QtQS1LcFp4djJCeHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ill be using Castro Electric for all my future electrical related needs. As a landlord, its challenging to find reliable and honest suppo…”
- Specializes in Electrical _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xoV1pWTjRVbFZyWWw5T1lVeHhMUzFZWDBwNGVHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6837215fa457b8e2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlhWZVN4UlVrYl9OYUxxLS1YX0p4eGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ INCREDIBLE TEAM @ Castro Electric Corp.  They came during an emergency in February 2026 when we lost heat because our circuit breaker got…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25OMlJVNTFRVXd5YzJwT2JFVmxSeko0VnpKTFgzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6837215fa457b8e2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnN2RU51QUwyc2pObEVlRzJ4VzJLX3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ After the initial visit to go over all that was needed, Chris arrived at my home for the scheduled appointment.  He was prompt, courteous…”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, 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=Castro%20Electric%20Corp&query_place_id=ChIJ8wyQnOA6H0sR4rhXpF8hN2g): 5.0★ from 244 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Castro%20Electric%20Corp&query_place_id=ChIJ8wyQnOA6H0sR4rhXpF8hN2g): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/stoneham/profile/electrical/castro-electric-corp-0021-566315): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://castroelectriccorp.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Local Chambers of Commerce](https://business.wilmingtontewksburychamber.org/list/member/castro-electric-corp-2904): Listed on this source
- [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/stoneham/electrical-repairs/castro-electric/service/531019498814627844): 5.0★ from 115 ratings
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/stoneham/castro-electric-corp-reviews-1.htm): 5.0★ from 14 ratings
- [Exa](https://hvacservice.io/ma/stoneham/castro-electric-corp): 6 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ravneet Grewal · 2026-07-03**: Good people who do good work. Castro electric staff all around are willing to take the time to understand your needs, problem solve around road blocks, and do it with kindness and a positive attitude the whole time. These are priceless qualities. They do clean, thorough work on top of that. I could …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Lori Mabardi · 2026-06-19**: Wonderful service! Rene and his team are top notch!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · erik pavlinch · 2026-06-16**: Rene and his crew really came through for us like a champ! It was After Hours on a Friday night and his team kept a restaurant open and operating on temp cooling. I would recommend him to anyone. There’s a lot to be said about owner operator companies in the accountability that is there. That’s very…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Will Campo · 2026-06-09**: Great customer service, timely scheduling and efficient service. Will use them again.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Faisal Bashir · 2026-06-05**: Very knowledgeable staff. Transparent quote. Great work.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Patricia Perkins · 2026-06-03**: After the initial visit to go over all that was needed, Chris arrived at my home for the scheduled appointment.  He was prompt, courteous and very efficient.  He replaced two bell boxes and GFCI's, a 15 amp breaker and installed a ring camera with a doorbell chime.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Borgna Brunner · 2026-05-21**: Excellent work replacing our wall sconces by Chris. Special kudos as well to their scheduling coordinator, Alma, who was quick, efficient, communicated every step of the way, and exuded warmth and helpfulness.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Stephen Erickson · 2026-05-14**: This company 100% did what they said, when they said they would do it and were professional plus the communication was excellent
The way the team took care of the inside and out side of the house during the procedures was excellent
The time it took to complete this procedure was just as described by…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Yadira Mejia · 2026-05-06**: Mike did such an amazing job! Everything was done so smoothly.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · GEM TWIZM · 2026-04-29**: Very professional and did a wonderful job.

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