# Donnelly & Abate's Electric **Trade:** Electrical · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.3/5** (low confidence) — from 5 reviews across 2 sources. 100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Twenty-eight ratings on Thumbtack average 4.9 stars, and the five detailed reviews on file tell a consistent story: small electrical jobs done fast, with the tech staying in touch the whole way. Donnelly & Abate's Electric works out of Quincy, and the man behind most of the reviews — Tom — handles everything from a new outlet behind a mounted TV to a vanity light swap to diagnosing a fixture that stopped working. Customers keep coming back for the same thing: responsiveness. One 2022 review described Tom staying in touch through scheduling, showing up on time, then calling back after the job to flag that a thermostat hadn't been switched off before he left. Another, from a repeat customer earlier that year, credited quick diagnostic work across two separate visits. A 2021 review — the oldest on file — described a job finished within the quoted time and price. Worth knowing: Thumbtack shows a journeyman electrician's license on the profile, but that's the directory's own listing, not something checked against the state's registry, and no license number is given. The platform's own count also shows a small share of its 28 ratings — about one in 28 — came in at 1 star, though no detail on that job is available here. This reads like a good call for the everyday electrical fix — an outlet, a light fixture, a stuck breaker — rather than a full rewiring or panel-upgrade job, which none of the reviews describe. Confirm the license status directly before booking anything larger. **Strengths:** - Fast diagnostics — a repeat customer cites quick, on-target repairs across two visits - Small-job responsiveness — reviewers describe prompt scheduling and same-visit fixes - Follow-up care — a 2022 review cites a callback after a job **Concerns:** - One low rating — about 4% of Thumbtack's 28 ratings were 1-star - Self-reported license — Thumbtack lists a journeyman license with no number given ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Rating draws on five detailed Thumbtack reviews from 2021 to 2022, set against the platform's own 4.9-star average across 28 ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/electrical-repairs/donnelly-abates-electric/service/394299777885790211) — “Thumbtack: 4.9★ from 28 ratings” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/electrical-repairs/donnelly-abates-electric/service/394299777885790211) — “Thumbtack star distribution: 96% 5★ · 4% 1★ (of 28 ratings)” - Based in Quincy, Massachusetts _(confidence: high)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/electrical-repairs/donnelly-abates-electric/service/394299777885790211) — “Thumbtack profile for Donnelly & Abate's Electric (Quincy, MA) shows a 4.9-star average across 28 reviews, Top Pro status, and 7 years in bu…” - Thumbtack lists an electrical journeyman's license for the business, with no license number given _(confidence: low)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/electrical-repairs/donnelly-abates-electric/service/394299777885790211) — “Licence listed on Thumbtack: electrical journeyman's license” - Carries Thumbtack's Top Pro status, awarded in 2022 _(confidence: medium)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/electrical-repairs/donnelly-abates-electric/service/394299777885790211) — “Listed certification: Top Pro (2022)” - A 2022 review described an accurate on-site quote and same-visit outlet and TV-wiring work _(confidence: medium)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/electrical-repairs/donnelly-abates-electric/service/394299777885790211) — “Tom did an awesome job installing a new outlet and running the cable lines behind our new tv above our mantle fireplace (he would’ve mounted…” - A 2022 review described a thermostat swap followed by a callback to flag it hadn't been switched off _(confidence: medium)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/electrical-repairs/donnelly-abates-electric/service/394299777885790211) — “The best! Very responsive, professional and efficient. Tom stayed in touch during scheduling and was very prompt. He answered all my questio…” - A repeat customer's 2022 review credited fast diagnostic work across two separate visits _(confidence: medium)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/electrical-repairs/donnelly-abates-electric/service/394299777885790211) — “Used them two times already and both times they were highly responsive. Great diagnostic skills, which allows for a fast repair process. Wil…” - Small residential electrical jobs — outlet and lighting installs, fixture swaps, and diagnostic repairs _(confidence: high)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/electrical-repairs/donnelly-abates-electric/service/394299777885790211) — “Tom did an awesome job installing a new outlet and running the cable lines behind our new tv above our mantle fireplace (he would’ve mounted…” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/electrical-repairs/donnelly-abates-electric/service/394299777885790211) — “Tom and his colleague installed a new vanity light for us as well as replaced an existing one. From first contacting them until the work was…” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/electrical-repairs/donnelly-abates-electric/service/394299777885790211) — “Used them two times already and both times they were highly responsive. Great diagnostic skills, which allows for a fast repair process. Wil…” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/electrical-repairs/donnelly-abates-electric/service/394299777885790211) — “Services offered (Thumbtack): Electrical and Wiring Repair, Lighting Installation, Wiring Installation, Switch and Outlet Installation, TV M…” - About 4% of Thumbtack's 28 ratings came in at 1 star, with no detail available on that job _(confidence: medium)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/electrical-repairs/donnelly-abates-electric/service/394299777885790211) — “Thumbtack star distribution: 96% 5★ · 4% 1★ (of 28 ratings)” - The journeyman's license on file is Thumbtack's own listing, not independently checked against the state registry _(confidence: medium)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/electrical-repairs/donnelly-abates-electric/service/394299777885790211) — “Licence listed on Thumbtack: electrical journeyman's license” - Specializes in Electrical _(confidence: high)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/electrical-repairs/donnelly-abates-electric/service/394299777885790211) — “Tom did an awesome job installing a new outlet and running the cable lines behind our new tv above our mantle fireplace (he would’ve mounted…” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/electrical-repairs/donnelly-abates-electric/service/394299777885790211) — “Tom and his colleague installed a new vanity light for us as well as replaced an existing one. From first contacting them until the work was…” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/electrical-repairs/donnelly-abates-electric/service/394299777885790211) — “The best! Very responsive, professional and efficient. Tom stayed in touch during scheduling and was very prompt. He answered all my questio…” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/electrical-repairs/donnelly-abates-electric/service/394299777885790211) — “Used them two times already and both times they were highly responsive. Great diagnostic skills, which allows for a fast repair process. Wil…” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/electrical-repairs/donnelly-abates-electric/service/394299777885790211) — “Services offered (Thumbtack): Electrical and Wiring Repair, Lighting Installation, Wiring Installation, Switch and Outlet Installation, TV M…” ## License No license record has been checked yet for this contractor. ## Sources - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/electrical-repairs/donnelly-abates-electric/service/394299777885790211): 4.9★ from 28 ratings - [Exa](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/abate-electric-inc): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source) ## Recent reviews - **Thumbtack · Julie N. · 2022-11-07**: Tom did an awesome job installing a new outlet and running the cable lines behind our new tv above our mantle fireplace (he would’ve mounted it but Best Buy was coming for free to do it). We had a great meeting, he accurately quoted me, and he came on time when our appointment was. Did excellent wor… - **Thumbtack · Susan Y. · 2022-10-26**: The best! Very responsive, professional and efficient. Tom stayed in touch during scheduling and was very prompt. He answered all my questions and made common sense suggestions without any upsell commentary. All of the work that Tom and Val did was complete and clean. Tom replaced a thermostat and c… - **Thumbtack · Elizabeth K. · 2022-04-07**: Tom and his colleague installed a new vanity light for us as well as replaced an existing one. From first contacting them until the work was done they were communicative, professional, and hard working; I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for an electrician. - **Thumbtack · Kimberly M. · 2022-02-17**: Used them two times already and both times they were highly responsive. Great diagnostic skills, which allows for a fast repair process. Will most definitely be continuing to use them in the future. Thanks a lot Tom! Good work is hard to find these days. - **Thumbtack · Alex A. · 2021-01-07**: Tom was great to work with and he had the project finished within the estimated time frame and price. I would definitely recommend Tom to anyone looking for electrical work and I will look to hire him again for any future needs. --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-09-05T02:56:10.490Z. Cite as: Donnelly & Abate's Electric — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/donnelly-and-abate-s-electric) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/donnelly-and-abate-s-electric