Verified record
Gerald Costa Electrician is a Truro-based electrician, and the reviews on file are almost all about the same thing: showing up fast for a fixture that's already failed. One customer's hot water heater stopped working over a tripped circuit breaker, and Gerald came out that same day even though he was already booked solid, checking the unit's thermostats rather than just resetting the panel and leaving. Another customer used him repeatedly — outdoor lighting, a bathroom fan, hardwired CO2 and smoke detectors, and GFI outlets — and called the results clean, reliable and affordable. A third review describes him solving a ceiling fan install that came with four conflicting sets of instructions, working through the wiring until it worked. A shorter 2022 review simply calls him professional, polite and punctual. All four reviews on Google are five stars, running from 2022 through early 2026, which points to a small, steady operation rather than a new one. For same-day fixes, fixture installs and small electrical jobs on the outer Cape, the reviews describe someone reliable to call.
Highly recommend Gerald Costa Electrical I have used him for many projects including outdoor lighting, bathroom fan installation, hardwired CO2/Smoke detectors, GFI installation, and more. Clean, reliable, and affordable.
I had called Gerald for assistance to install a new ceiling fan that had 4 different installation papers all different . I was puzzled . Gerald came over helped me get my new fan installed and it works perfect . He did an amazing job with wiring and knows his thing . He’s a great guy . I Highly Recommend Him . Very professional and quality service !!!
Gerald was awesome!! He answered a call for help on a hot water heater that apparently was not working due to a circuit breaker issue. Even though he was buried with other jobs, he came the same day cause he was so sympathetic about our lack of hot water. He was also very thorough while here - checking the thermostats on the hot water heater too, which was great as one had failed . Gerald was really pleasant, friendly and sooo kind. We really appreciated his service!!
Professional polite and punctual
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Gerald Costa Electrician. 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
Specializes in
Also offers
Languages
1 change recorded — last scanned Sep 30, 2026.
Blizzard wiring fixed the next day5.0
Solar system repairs5.0
Antique home troubleshooting4.6
Same-day response3.4
33 years in business3.1