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Hamblet Electric says its Keene electrical business began in 1945, when Fred H. Hamblet started serving customers from his garage. The company continues to identify Keene as its service area, and its New Hampshire electrician license is active. Customers writing on Google in January 2024 and October 2025 praised long relationships with the company. The 2024 reviewer described more than 15 years of use and praised its sales and service; the 2025 reviewer praised punctuality, professionalism and the experience from the initial call through the work. Google lists a 4.8-star average from four ratings. Arcflashtraining.org, citing New Hampshire Business Review, reports that OSHA cited the company for four serious violations. It says initial penalties of $27,680 were settled at $18,500 and paid in full.
Typical your area range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Fred H Hamblet LLC. 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
“OSHA's Concord office cited the company for four serious violations with initial penalties of $27,680, settled at $18,500 and paid in full, per reporting by NH Business Review.”
“Steve A. Glover, vice president of Fred H. Hamblet Electric — an electrical contractor in Keene — said he sees a shortage of math skills among today’s high school graduates.”
Cannot say enough positive things about this company. Friendly, punctual, professional. A1 from initial call to the services performed. And it’s been this way for many years. Very grateful for their service, highly recommend!
We have used the Hamblet Electric Team for +15 years and the sales/service has always been remarkable.
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Thorny conduit routing problem solved3.9
Final bill well under the quote3.3