# Drew McFarland Electrician

**Trade:** Electrical · **Address:** 25 Laurel St, Malden, MA 02148, USA · **Phone:** (781) 420-4619 · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.4/5** (medium confidence) — from 15 reviews across 4 sources. A 0–5 star rating built from what customers and the public say (every review and mention weighted by where it was posted, how old, how detailed and how credible it is, shrunk toward a 3.5★ baseline when evidence is thin) plus what the record shows (Reddit recommendations or warnings, a registry-verified licence, how recently they were reviewed, customer work photos, BBB grade, negative news, a revoked licence). Positive record counts only as far as the reviews have earned it; penalties count in full. Confidence describes how much weighted evidence stands behind the number, never the number itself: low when fewer than about five normal reviews' worth of weight (or mentions only) support it, medium up to about twenty, high beyond that across at least two sources. An operator flag for a suspicious review pattern caps a rating at 3.5★ and marks it low.
80% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 3 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Drew McFarland is a one-electrician Malden operation (sometimes with a helper), and the read splits cleanly by era. The three most recent reviews, all from spring and early summer 2026, describe a responsive, careful operator — solving a 'messy ancient slipshod wiring issue' a previous electrician couldn't fix, in about three hours, and working with the existing wiring rather than pushing an unnecessary full rewire.

The strongest praise across the record centers on how he handles a job: he shows up the same day for dead circuits, explains what's wrong before fixing it, and several reviewers mention he charged the lower end of a quoted price range rather than the higher one. A 2022 review describes him re-wiring three separate homes for the same customer, and a 2024 review describes a full electrical redo during a two-bathroom renovation.

The record isn't uniform, though. Two older reviews raise a similar complaint from different angles: in a 2024 review, a customer wrote that he was hard to reach after leaving several messages with no response, and in a 2023 review, another described never getting a reply to a text. A more serious complaint from 2023 describes a circuit-breaker replacement where he installed an oversized 40-amp breaker in place of a 30-amp one, which knocked out power to the water heater; when the customer called back the same day, he declined to return without charging again for a second visit.

None of that shows up in the most recent stretch, which reads like a return to the same-day, walk-you-through-it service the earlier positive reviews describe — but it's worth confirming any breaker or panel work gets fully tested before he leaves, and that a callback is included if something isn't right.

**Strengths:**
- Fixes tricky old wiring — solved an issue a prior electrician couldn't
- Same-day response — comes out quickly for dead circuits
- Fair quoting — several say he charged the lower end of his estimate

**Concerns:**
- Hard to reach — some reviewers report unanswered calls and texts
- Breaker mishap — an oversized breaker cut power to a water heater

## Claims & citations

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

- Solved a messy, ancient wiring issue a previous electrician couldn't fix _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2w5UGIyOXdNM28zWnpOc1JpMWhWbk5SVVZCdFZGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x717bcfe27668a051!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOl9Pb29wM3o3ZzNsRi1hVnNRUVBtVFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I recommend Drew. He was recommended to me by a neighbor in Malden. In 3 hours, he solved a messy ancient slipshod wiring issue that the …”
- Several reviewers say he charged the lower end of his quoted price range _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2twWmRrMHphVmxMUjBwUmQxcElWVEl0Tm5WSFRHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x717bcfe27668a051!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkpZdk0zaVlLR0pRd1pIVTItNnVHTGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I called Drew on a Friday and he came out and did a small job (adding one outlet) on Monday for a very competitive price. My husband (who…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR1cHQtelpnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x717bcfe27668a051!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDupt-zZg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ This was the first time I hired Drew to do work for me and I’m so happy I did. He responded right away, was able to accommodate my challe…”
- In a 2024 review, described a full electrical redo during a two-bathroom renovation _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ5d3V1c2ZBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x717bcfe27668a051!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID9wuusfA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Drew did a terrific electrical job on the renovation of our two bathrooms. He was super accommodating and his work was flawless”
- In 2023 and 2024 reviews, customers described difficulty reaching him after leaving messages or texts _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN0bkptak13EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x717bcfe27668a051!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICtnJmjMw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “2★ Hard to get hold of... left many messages and no response.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURKaU91S2pnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x717bcfe27668a051!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDJiOuKjgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ He never replied to my text, but that was a good thing because I found an electrician who charged $300 to fix my electrical  problem. Dre…”
- In a 2023 review, an oversized breaker installation cut power to a water heater, and he declined a free return visit _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURweGMyeC13RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x717bcfe27668a051!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDpxc2x-wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ I called in Drew for a circuit breaker replacement job based on the good reviews. He came in and replaced the faulty one with an oversize…”
- Specializes in Electrical _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2w5UGIyOXdNM28zWnpOc1JpMWhWbk5SVVZCdFZGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x717bcfe27668a051!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOl9Pb29wM3o3ZzNsRi1hVnNRUVBtVFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I recommend Drew. He was recommended to me by a neighbor in Malden. In 3 hours, he solved a messy ancient slipshod wiring issue that the …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURweGMyeC13RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x717bcfe27668a051!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDpxc2x-wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ I called in Drew for a circuit breaker replacement job based on the good reviews. He came in and replaced the faulty one with an oversize…”

## 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=Drew%20McFarland%20Electrician&query_place_id=ChIJz_9jfxFz44kRUaBoduLPe3E): 4.7★ from 35 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Drew%20McFarland%20Electrician&query_place_id=ChIJz_9jfxFz44kRUaBoduLPe3E): Listed on this source
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/drew-mcfarland-electrician-malden): Listed on this source
- [Exa](https://nextdoor.com/pages/drew-mcfarland-electrician-malden-ma/): 3 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jim Hall · 2026-06-09**: I recommend Drew. He was recommended to me by a neighbor in Malden. In 3 hours, he solved a messy ancient slipshod wiring issue that the previous electrician couldn't. He worked knowledgeably with the existing old wiring rather than trying to convince me to replace everything with Romex. He pointed …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Crissy Jache · 2026-05-19**: Great attention to detail. Responsive and always gets the job done right. Will definitely have him back.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Christopher Moriarty · 2026-05-14**: Drew and his team are just straight up good people. They don’t screw you around. They communicate well and do what needs to be done. Not only is Drew my go to electrician but he’s my plumber’s too.

He’s replaced my breaker box, installed ev charging, done minor light and outlet fixes. You’re in goo…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Aisha R · 2025-12-18**: I called Drew on a Friday and he came out and did a small job (adding one outlet) on Monday for a very competitive price. My husband (who was present) said he was a good dude and I am going to keep him in mind for future electrical work! Thanks Drew!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Alex Varelis · 2024-08-13**: Drew is an honest knowledgeable electrician. I’ll absolutely call him for our next job.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mark Obrien · 2024-03-14**: Drew did a terrific electrical job on the renovation of our two bathrooms. He was super accommodating and his work was flawless
- **2/5 · Google Reviews · R Band · 2024-01-29**: Hard to get hold of... left many messages and no response.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Rick Freni · 2023-08-26**: Drew was awesome. Put an outside motion system in driveway and yard as well as fixing the kitchen lights. He was awesome and clean and I would refer him to anyone.
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Sahil Kothari · 2023-08-25**: I called in Drew for a circuit breaker replacement job based on the good reviews. He came in and replaced the faulty one with an oversized (40amp vs 30amp) circuit breaker and said the job was complete even though I called him later that day to say I had no hot water (as the circuit breaker was conn…
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Martine Thomas-Fox · 2023-07-09**: He never replied to my text, but that was a good thing because I found an electrician who charged $300 to fix my electrical  problem. Drew wanted $150 to just look at the problem!!!!! I'm so good!!!!!!

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