--- title: "Cummings Electric" description: "Cummings Electric is a South Burlington electrical contractor whose website says it has over 30 years of experience, listing EV charging stations, heat pum" doc_version: "2026-10-29" last_updated: "2026-10-29" --- # Cummings Electric **Trade:** Electrical · **Address:** 80 Ethan Allen Dr, South Burlington, VT 05403 · **Phone:** (802) 658-1292 · **Website:** https://www.cummingselectric.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 4.0/5** (high confidence) — from 29 reviews across 6 sources. 86% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 4 reviews, 1 negative. ## The honest read Cummings Electric is a South Burlington electrical contractor whose website says it has over 30 years of experience, listing EV charging stations, heat pumps, generators and fire alarm systems among its work. A recent customer with a fixer-upper said the company worked on their bathroom remodel and later redid their main living areas. A recent business customer said the onsite team did an office buildout for a new Burlington branch on schedule. A 2026 customer said owner Brian Hwang booked Will for 7:15 AM, and on a 14-degree day Will reinstalled a meter box on the newly sided house. A 2025 customer said Matt S. showed up on time, explained the installation and put in a new EV charger. A 2025 customer described a quick Level 2 charger install by Will, including cleanup. A 2025 customer said Will used shoe covers, swept and mopped after each day's work. A 2025 customer said the company replaced their breakers and cleaned up when done, and a 2025 customer said the generator was cleaned and looked like a brand new one. A recent Google reviewer reported dangerous driving in the company car, including running red lights. A 2025 customer wrote that the company did shoddy work and then refused to fix it. A 2022 customer seeking an EV charger estimate in Fairfax said an employee stopped in, but after three calls over seven weeks they never heard more. A 2021 customer said that after an estimate, texts and calls over three weeks to accept the job went unanswered. In a September 2023 Reddit thread, a poster named Cummings Electric among the electricians they called "all great." **Strengths:** - A Level 2 charger — a 2025 customer said Will installed it quickly - Daily cleanup — a 2025 customer said Will mopped after each day's work - A cold-morning call — a 2026 customer said Will arrived promptly at 7:15 AM **Concerns:** - Estimate follow-up — a 2022 customer never heard back after three calls - Company car driving — a recent reviewer reported running red lights ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - 4.5 stars from 46 Google ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cummings%20Electric&query_place_id=ChIJIfY8TRx6ykwRe9rW-3tQOPM) — “Google: 4.5★ from 46 ratings” - Better Business Bureau grade of A+ _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/vt/s-burlington/profile/electrician/cummings-electric-0021-116814) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - Says it has over 30 years of experience in electrical work, EV charging stations, heat pumps and generators _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](https://www.cummingselectric.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Over 30 years of experience delivering top-notch services, including General Electrical, EV Charging Statio…” - A 2026 customer said Will reinstalled a meter box on a 14-degree morning _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT200elZWQndNVFJNZEdoNU0zQm5RV2xUV1hoVGFIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf338507bfbd6da7b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm4zVVBwMTRMdGh5M3BnQWlTWXhTaHc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I wanted to pass along an updated customer experience with Cummings Electric. I wrote the following review for Cummings Electric about 6…” - EV charger installation _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xKRGJuZzRRVGN3YVd4R2VHTjROVTlxWWxCNE1HYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf338507bfbd6da7b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlJDbng4QTcwaWxGeGN4NU9qYlB4MGc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Matt S. was the best! Showed up promptly on time. Clearly explained the installation and got right to work. I love my new EV charger and…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pJelIyUnZabVp0UlZscU1EWlBiRVZqVmtKRmFVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf338507bfbd6da7b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjIzR2RvZmZtRVlqMDZPbEVjVkJFaUE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Quick turnaround on a Level2 charger install. Will (electrician who did the work) was great. Thorough, including installation and cleanup…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2sxeFJFTjVkWEp4WWtaRmEzQXdXWFJZYldsQ1pYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf338507bfbd6da7b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk1xREN5dXJxYkZFa3AwWXRYbWlCZXc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Cummings Electric provided excellent advice and service from the initial inquiry, through the onsite visit, estimation process and instal…” - A 2025 customer said Will swept and mopped after each day's work _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21sdllUZHBOMHR3VjJackxWVXpWVzVEUjBvMloxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf338507bfbd6da7b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmlvYTdpN0twV2ZrLVUzVW5DR0o2Z1E%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I can't say enough good things about Cummings Electric. From the ease of scheduling and clear communication to the quality and care of th…” - A recent Google reviewer reported dangerous driving in the company car _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT205dlQxUkhXQzFTZWpFdGJVZHFaeTA1Ym10UFVXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf338507bfbd6da7b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm9vT1RHWC1SejEtbUdqZy05bmtPUWc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Dangerous driving in the company car. Cutting people off and running red lights.” - A 2022 customer never heard back on an EV charger estimate after three calls over seven weeks _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURlaU1mX293RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf338507bfbd6da7b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDeiMf_owE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “2★ Seeking to install an EV charger I called Cummings and spoke with the owner. After a productive conversation he said he had an employee …” - A 2021 customer said calls and texts to accept a job went unanswered for three weeks _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURHck5maXh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf338507bfbd6da7b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDGrNfixwE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ They replied right away and came to give us an estimate. When we called back to say yes to the job, no reply. We texted and called severa…” - A 2025 customer wrote that the company did shoddy work and refused to fix it _(confidence: low)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURmbU5UOXFnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf338507bfbd6da7b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDfmNT9qgE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Absolutely terrible. They use unlicensed personnel, do shoddy work and then refuse to fix it. No response to emails or calls. The lowest …” - Specializes in Electrical _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21kMldWOWpYMG80TW5GWGNXVXhWbXg0U1Y5NVJVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf338507bfbd6da7b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmd2WV9jX0o4MnFXcWUxVmx4SV95RUE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Cummings Electric replaced my breakers quickly and did an excellent, professional work. and cleaned up when done. Will was on time and …” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT205dk5YZGtRbkIwTFVSNWMwUk9OQzFFUldSR1lXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf338507bfbd6da7b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm9vNXdkQnB0LUR5c0RONC1ERWRGYWc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Cummings did all the wiring on a renovation at my house and did a great job.” - [Official Website](https://www.cummingselectric.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Over 30 years of experience delivering top-notch services, including General Electrical, EV Charging Statio…” ## License Status: **not_found** — verified against the official VT state registry, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://data.vermont.gov/Government/Licensed-Electricians/byw8-gs7z ## Sources - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/vt/s-burlington/profile/electrician/cummings-electric-0021-116814): Listed on this source - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cummings%20Electric&query_place_id=ChIJIfY8TRx6ykwRe9rW-3tQOPM): 4.5★ from 46 ratings - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskElectricians/comments/1th1ryb/electrician_apprentice/): 0 community mentions discussing this business - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cummings%20Electric&query_place_id=ChIJIfY8TRx6ykwRe9rW-3tQOPM): Listed on this source - [Official Website](https://www.cummingselectric.com): 30 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [Local News](https://www.mynbc5.com/article/vermonters-frustrated-unreliable-usps-deliveries/73537620): Listed on this source ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “There was also a post recently about Cummings Electric and the employee who rides around with a Confederate Flag draped across the vehicle seat.” — u/MarkVII88 in r/burlington (2025-07-15) — https://www.reddit.com/r/burlington/comments/1lzutyz/vermont_contruction_company/n38vd1c/ - “Steve Spadaccini, Provost Sons and Daughter, Cummings electric - all great.” — u/Whateverwhatevver in r/vermont (2023-09-24) — https://www.reddit.com/r/vermont/comments/16od41v/residential_electrician_for_work_in_chittenden/k1y9f0m/ - “[Cummings Electric](http://www.cummingselectric.com/index2.php) does good work” — u/Wolfe_BTV in r/burlington (2015-05-29) — https://www.reddit.com/r/burlington/comments/37rb09/_/crpeptp/ - “Best household electrician Cummings Electric” — sevendaysvt.com — https://www.sevendaysvt.com/social-club/promotion/meet-the-finalists-for-the-2026-seven-daysies-awards/ - “Best Electrical Contractor: Cummings Electric” — vermontbiz.com — https://vermontbiz.com/news/2026/may/18/2026-best-business-vermont-recipients-announced - “Deslaurier said the South Burlington business is also having issues when their carriers don't have coverage while they're away.” — mynbc5.com — https://www.mynbc5.com/article/vermonters-frustrated-unreliable-usps-deliveries/73537620 ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kalei Winfield · 2026-09-09**: We are new homeowners with a fixer upper. We worked with Cummings Electrical during our bathroom remodel and recently to redo our main living areas. We cannot recommend them enough! The guys are always friendly, knowledge, courteous and most importantly go above and beyond. Shoutout to Lorenzo, Bren… - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Ian B. · 2026-08-28**: Dangerous driving in the company car. Cutting people off and running red lights. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Real Duteau · 2026-08-27**: Reliable, trustworthy, dependable, honest, friendly and always there when you need them; doesn't get better than that!!! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mike Farrell · 2026-05-07**: We had a great experience with the Cummings Electric team for our office buildout of our new Burlington branch. Their project team was easy to work with and the onsite team did great work on schedule. I look forward to working with them again! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Abbott Abbott · 2026-04-21**: I wanted to pass along an updated customer experience with Cummings Electric. I wrote the following review for Cummings Electric about 6 months ago; "...Nothing counts more to me than honesty and integrity, and Cummings Electric ownership came through with a price quote for a project on a building … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Molly Douma · 2026-03-25**: We had a great experience with Cummings Electric! Their team is highly skilled and efficient - they also engaged well with local high school students during a recent job shadowing opportunity. Cummings is a company that values both quality service and community involvement. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Nat Sabatt · 2026-02-11**: If you are looking for a licensed electrician in Burlington, VT, I highly recommend Cummings Electric. As a local property owner, I have trusted Brian and Nick with everything from complex commercial electrical projects to routine electrical maintenance services. They are also my go-to for fire alar… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Cate Ojala · 2025-12-12**: I want to shout from the rooftops of how awesome this company is to deal with! The professionalism was unmatched. The resolution was super quick! Furthermore, they make it incredibly easy to do business with them. Digital payment options and very communicative throughout the process. Wouldnt recomme… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kim Yousey-Hindes · 2025-11-07**: I can't say enough good things about Cummings Electric. From the ease of scheduling and clear communication to the quality and care of the work, it was a pleasure to work with them. Will was prompt, transparent, diligent, and, impressively unbothered by our house's wonky, unlabelled circuit box and … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kristen Baker · 2025-10-30**: Matt S. was the best! Showed up promptly on time. Clearly explained the installation and got right to work. I love my new EV charger and would highly recommend Matt - he got the job done and was very respectful of my space. If I every need any other electrical done, Cummings Electric will be my fi… --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-23T03:43:46.208Z. Cite as: Cummings Electric — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/cummings-electric-south-burlington) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/cummings-electric-south-burlington ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)