# Eric Hamlin Electric

**Trade:** Electrical · **Address:** 2 Pyburn Ave, Salem, MA 01970, USA · **Phone:** (978) 702-6256 · **Website:** https://erichamlinelectric.biz/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.7/5** (medium confidence) — from 7 reviews across 5 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.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Eric Hamlin Electric is a one-person Salem shop — owner Eric Hamlin, a US Army veteran, says on the company's site that he personally shows up to every job. Thumbtack's profile puts the business at two years old as of this year, with a completed background check and a 4.8-star rating from 16 reviews there.

The seven reviews on file, running 2023 to 2026 across Google and Thumbtack, all describe specific work rather than generic praise: recessed-lighting installs in a living room and in two bedrooms, a sub-panel replacement where the customer specifically called out the clean, flush-mounted work and tidied-up wiring in the old box, and a same-day fix after a nail punctured a wire — the customer messaged at 7pm and Eric was there the next morning.

The review pool is still small, so there isn't much of a track record to lean on beyond these — but what's there is consistent and detailed, worth a look for smaller electrical jobs around Salem and the North Shore.

**Strengths:**
- Detailed, specific reviews — describe exact jobs rather than generic praise
- Fast turnaround — one 2024 fix handled the morning after a 7pm message
- Clean panel work — flush-mounted sub-panel with tidied old wiring

## Claims & citations

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

- Owner Eric Hamlin is a US Army veteran who says he personally handles every job, per the company's own site. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://erichamlinelectric.biz) — “Ownership (self-reported): Owner-operated by founder Eric Hamlin, a US Army veteran and licensed, insured electrician, who personally shows …”
- Thumbtack shows a completed background check (2/14/2022) and a 4.8-star rating from 16 reviews there. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/salem/electrical-repairs/eric-hamlin/service/394505556180852741) — “Listed certification: Thumbtack Background Check (completed 2/14/2022)”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/salem/electrical-repairs/eric-hamlin/service/394505556180852741) — “Eric Hamlin Electric holds a 4.8/5 'Great' rating from 16 reviews on Thumbtack, lists 2 years in business and a completed background check, …”
- A 2024 review described a same-day fix after a nail punctured a wire, with Eric responding to a 7pm message by arriving the next morning. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/salem/electrical-repairs/eric-hamlin/service/394505556180852741) — “Had an issue with a nail going through a wire. Eric was able to fix this problem. I messaged him at 7pm. He was here the next morning. Truly…”
- A 2023 review praised a sub-panel replacement, calling out the flush-mounted install and cleaned-up old wiring, contrasting it with prior electricians' work. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/salem/electrical-repairs/eric-hamlin/service/394505556180852741) — “I have hired at least 4 other electricians on this app and similar others. In each case the work was either just barely functional or left m…”
- Two 2024 reviews described recessed-lighting installs (a living room, two bedrooms) with attention to design and cleanup. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/salem/electrical-repairs/eric-hamlin/service/394505556180852741) — “We couldn't be happier with the installation of 6 recessed lights in our living room by Eric. Eric demonstrated immense skill and knowledge …”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/salem/electrical-repairs/eric-hamlin/service/394505556180852741) — “Eric did a great job installing recess lights for 2 of my bedrooms. He was very thorough with explaining my options, knowledgable, punctual,…”
- Specializes in Electrical _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://erichamlinelectric.biz) — “Eric Hamlin Electric is a Salem, MA-based electrician offering residential and commercial electrical services (recessed lighting, outlets, s…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/salem/electrical-repairs/eric-hamlin/service/394505556180852741) — “I have hired at least 4 other electricians on this app and similar others. In each case the work was either just barely functional or left m…”

## Ownership

- Identifies as veteran-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified.

## 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=Eric%20Hamlin%20Electric&query_place_id=ChIJ1Q7e3hMT44kRyniI4wN6lyY): 5.0★ from 2 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Eric%20Hamlin%20Electric&query_place_id=ChIJ1Q7e3hMT44kRyniI4wN6lyY): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://erichamlinelectric.biz): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/salem/electrical-repairs/eric-hamlin/service/394505556180852741): 4.8★ from 16 ratings
- [Exa](https://localitybiz.com/35115125/eric-hamlin-electric-salem): 10 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Grace Cotrone · 2026-05-14**: 10/10 would recommend Eric! Fair pricing, great communication, very knowledgeable about his work. We live in a very old house and he patiently answered all of my questions and explained the work he would be doing, all which turned out excellent!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Lauren Fountain · 2025-05-23**: Eric Hamlin is a highly knowledgeable and experienced electrician who brings exceptional expertise to every project. His reliability and professionalism set him apart—he approaches each job with precision, ensuring it’s done safely and efficiently. Eric’s depth of experience is evident in his proble…
- **Thumbtack · Evan G. · 2024-05-30**: Had an issue with a nail going through a wire. Eric was able to fix this problem. I messaged him at 7pm. He was here the next morning. Truly one of the smoothest service calls I have ever made. Also he is super nice and personable.
- **Thumbtack · Jay H. · 2024-05-08**: We couldn't be happier with the installation of 6 recessed lights in our living room by Eric. Eric demonstrated immense skill and knowledge about electrical installations and a keen eye for design and detail. Very punctual, responsive, knowledgeable and offers fair pricing with high quality work. Fi…
- **Thumbtack · Mike W. · 2024-04-25**: Eric was quick to respond & evaluate our project, helping us tackle several jobs on our outdated wiring during the save visit. He offered competitive rates & thorough follow-through, and was very knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. Highly recommend Eric for your next electrical project!
- **Thumbtack · Emma G. · 2024-04-09**: Eric did a great job installing recess lights for 2 of my bedrooms. He was very thorough with explaining my options, knowledgable, punctual, and used quality materials. They also cleaned after the job and left my house clean. I plan to hire Eric again for future projects.
- **Thumbtack · Jason h. · 2023-07-30**: I have hired at least 4 other electricians on this app and similar others. In each case the work was either just barely functional or left me in a worse situation. That's not the case with Eric. He installed a new sub-panel, flush mounted in the wall perfectly, cleaned up the old box's wiring and ad…

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