# Helco Electric

**Trade:** Electrical · **Address:** 0 Centennial Dr, Peabody, MA 01960, USA · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.0/5** (low confidence) — from 2 reviews across 4 sources.

## The honest read

Helco Electric is a long-running electrical contractor in Peabody — the Better Business Bureau lists it as having been in business for 35 years, with an A+ grade, though it isn't BBB-accredited.

One 2025 review called the company and Tommy Carolan "fabulous" from initial contact through scheduling, work quality, and pricing, saying they exceeded expectations. A May 2026 review, on the other hand, complained about a company van (#11) driving aggressively and cutting people off in traffic — a concern about a vehicle on the road rather than about the electrical work itself.

**Strengths:**
- Exceeded expectations — one reviewer praised work, scheduling and pricing

**Concerns:**
- Company van driving — a reviewer reported aggressive, unsafe driving

## Claims & citations

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

- BBB grade: A+ (not accredited), 35 years in business _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/peabody/profile/electrician/helco-electric-0021-262009) — “BBB lists Helco Electric as NOT accredited but with an A+ BBB rating and 35 years in business; the page shows no complaint count or customer…”
- Google: 3★ from 2 ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1293646424347657772&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 3★ from 2 ratings”
- A customer described the work, scheduling, and pricing as exceeding expectations _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t4NE9FWnBValI2ZGs1Rk1qVkdiRlJMY0hacmNrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x11f3f491a432462c!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkx4OEZpUjR6dk5FMjVGbFRLcHZrckE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Helco Electric & Tommy Carolan are fabulous from initial contact, scheduling, quality of work and pricing, they more than exceeded my exp…”
- A reviewer described a company van's driver as aggressive and unsafe on the road _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xSVE5tcE1TbXBOVWtkbWFDMVFka2xNZFZobGIwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x11f3f491a432462c!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlRTNmpMSmpNUkdmaC1QdklMdVhlb0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ The driver of van #11 from Helco Electric was driving very aggressively and cutting people off in traffic. It created an unsafe situation…”
- A former apprentice described learning construction methods and trade relationships during their time there _(confidence: low)_
  - [indeed.com](https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Helco-Electric) — “indeed.com — I finished my apprenticeship here. I learned a lot and got valuable in site of construction method and relationships of the bui…”
- Specializes in Electrical _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t4NE9FWnBValI2ZGs1Rk1qVkdiRlJMY0hacmNrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x11f3f491a432462c!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkx4OEZpUjR6dk5FMjVGbFRLcHZrckE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Helco Electric & Tommy Carolan are fabulous from initial contact, scheduling, quality of work and pricing, they more than exceeded my exp…”

## 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=Helco%20Electric&query_place_id=ChIJj3uh8IET44kRLEYypJH08xE): 3.0★ from 2 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Helco%20Electric&query_place_id=ChIJj3uh8IET44kRLEYypJH08xE): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/peabody/profile/electrician/helco-electric-0021-262009): Listed on this source
- [Exa](https://www.helcoelectric.com/): 9 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Mentions

Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding.

- “I finished my apprenticeship here. I learned a lot and got valuable in site of construction method and relationships of the building trades.” — indeed.com — https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Helco-Electric

## Recent reviews

- **1/5 · Google Reviews · yoo6ix · 2026-05-06**: The driver of van #11 from Helco Electric was driving very aggressively and cutting people off in traffic. It created an unsafe situation on the road and was very unprofessional for a company vehicle. I hope the company addresses this and reminds employees to drive safely and respectfully while repr…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Andrea Quinn · 2025-10-09**: Helco Electric & Tommy Carolan are fabulous from initial contact, scheduling, quality of work and pricing, they more than exceeded my expectations.

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