Reading, MA99 Haverhill St, Reading, MA 01867
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Colbert Electrical says it was founded in 1945, "back when a handshake was your contract," and that three generations later it provides electrical services in the commercial and industrial sectors. The Reading company's BBB page describes the same focus: electrical services for commercial customers, including upgrades and improvements. Its site also offers 24/7 emergency service. Massachusetts electrician licence 1484-EL-A1, held by Colbert Electrical Co Inc, is active on the state registry, and Rhode Island electrician licence A-001811, held by Cedric A Colbert, is active there too. The company's website also lists licence numbers for Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont, plus Massachusetts #10191A. Its BBB grade is A+, and Google shows 5 stars from 2 ratings.
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1 change recorded — last scanned Sep 24, 2026.
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Colbert Electrical Co Inc. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
Standard receptacle swaps — a new dedicated circuit is a bigger job ($350–$750).
Flush mounts, pendants, chandeliers — hung on existing boxes.
Estimated range
$530 – $1,100
Typical electrical project around $820
Knob and tube replaced in a 100-year-old house4.6
Panel and EV work4.0
Fast response3.7
Repeat customers5.0
Fast to show up3.1
State-verified electrician license3.3