# J.J. Galvin Electrical

**Trade:** Electrical · **Address:** 164 Adams St, Newton, MA 02458, USA · **Phone:** (617) 332-9286 · **Website:** http://www.galvinelectric.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.8/5** (medium confidence) — from 38 reviews across 3 sources.
95% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

J.J. Galvin Electrical, based in Newton, built a deep run of praise between 2022 and 2025 — 38 Google reviews on file, nearly all five stars, repeatedly naming individual technicians (Ruby and Hugh, Arthur Alexander, Sean Galvin himself) rather than just 'the company.'

The specifics span a range of jobs. In a 2024 review, a homeowner describes calling on the company after 'an awful flood with an insurance nightmare' — electrical damage in the kitchen and basement was repaired immediately, with the process explained at each step. Another 2024 review describes an emergency at a mother-in-law's home with no power to the AC and heat; the crew was there within an hour and got the work signed off. Elsewhere, reviewers describe a 200-amp panel upgrade paired with a generator install, a GENERAC natural-gas generator sold, installed and later serviced, and, in a 2023 review, a technician diagnosing and repairing a system 'in no time.' A 2024 review from an older-home owner describes the company finding ways to work around the original wiring rather than pushing a full rewrite.

One real concern surfaces: in an August 2024 review, a customer described the company's marketing emails targeting an elderly father undergoing cancer treatment, suggesting service for a generator he hadn't purchased from them, then scheduling maintenance without clearly confirming he wanted it done.

For panel upgrades, generator installs, or an old house that needs an electrician willing to work around original wiring rather than replace it outright, this is a company with a long list of specific, positive jobs behind it — just be aware of its email marketing practices, and ask to be taken off any list if unwanted outreach shows up.

**Strengths:**
- Flood damage fixed fast — kitchen and basement electrical repaired immediately
- Rapid emergency response — on-site within an hour for a power outage
- Panel and generator work — 200-amp upgrades and generator installs

**Concerns:**
- Pushy generator marketing — emails targeted an elderly customer's father

## Claims & citations

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

- In a 2024 review, repaired flood-related electrical damage in a kitchen and basement immediately _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNMMW9mRERnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xfc19f5b38414703a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICL1ofDDg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ After having an awful flood with an insurance nightmare Galvin electric was my saving grace!! They are reliable, timely, very knowledge a…”
- In a 2024 review, responded to a family member's power outage within an hour _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNyaDdXU0JnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xfc19f5b38414703a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICrh7WSBg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Amazing!   Had an emergency with my mother-in-law’s Electrical outlet for her AC and his heat. JJ was in there within an hour. They also …”
- In 2024 reviews, performed a 200-amp panel upgrade and a generator sale, install and service _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNiaUsyYVd3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xfc19f5b38414703a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICbiK2aWw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Very pleased with the GENERAC Natural Gas generator that Galvin sold and installed.  Today's annual service was performed by a guy who wa…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURyeVBybi1BRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xfc19f5b38414703a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDryPrn-AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ JJ Galvin Electrical has done a lot of work at my house. They upgraded my panel to 200 amps and later installed a generator. I chose them…”
- In a 2024 review, worked around original wiring in an older home instead of pushing a full rewire _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNid3BDRGNnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xfc19f5b38414703a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICbwpCDcg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ JJ Galvin came out and supplied a free estimate with honest cost efficient realistic options for an older home with original wiring. Find…”
- In an August 2024 review, a customer described marketing emails targeting an elderly parent about generator servicing he hadn't requested, then scheduling maintenance without clearly confirming consent _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURicTdyczBRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xfc19f5b38414703a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDbq7rs0QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Important Note About Marketing Emails

I wanted to share my experience with J.J. Galvin regarding their marketing emails, particularly fo…”
- Specializes in Electrical _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURyeVBybi1BRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xfc19f5b38414703a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDryPrn-AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ JJ Galvin Electrical has done a lot of work at my house. They upgraded my panel to 200 amps and later installed a generator. I chose them…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNMMW9mRERnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xfc19f5b38414703a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICL1ofDDg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ After having an awful flood with an insurance nightmare Galvin electric was my saving grace!! They are reliable, timely, very knowledge a…”
- Also offers HVAC / Heating & Cooling _(confidence: low)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNsaS1fRDRBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xfc19f5b38414703a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICli-_D4AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The HVAC devision tech was very knowledgeable and got my system diagnosed repaired and running in no time. Thank you !”

## Ownership

- **Certified woman-owned** — verified against Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office (WBE #20110016, verified 2026-08-12). Re-check: https://diversitycertification.mass.gov/BusinessDirectory/BusinessDirectorySearch.aspx

## 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=J.J.%20Galvin%20Electrical&query_place_id=ChIJD-LMWKKC44kROnAUhLP1Gfw): 4.6★ from 50 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=J.J.%20Galvin%20Electrical&query_place_id=ChIJD-LMWKKC44kROnAUhLP1Gfw): Listed on this source
- [Exa](https://www.checkbook.org/ma/newton/electricians/j-j-galvin-electrical/jgk5r): 8 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Lauren Solotar · 2025-09-02**: Great experience- on time, very professional and quickly resolved all issues .
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jim Rapoport · 2024-09-27**: Sean and his crews have been terrific to work with.  They know their jobs and leave the site cleaner than when they arrived.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Theo Reynolds · 2024-09-23**: ruby and Hugh always do excellent and clean work when I use them to renovate my apartment units. The company is very communicative and give quality results
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · William Kirtz · 2024-09-05**: nice guys-promptly fiaxed problem
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Theodore Silverstein · 2024-09-03**: Work was done professionally and expediently. We couldn't be happier with the work done by Ruby and Hugh. They showed up exactly on time and went right to work. Everything was great.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · JR S. · 2024-08-30**: Arthur Alexander had great ideas for can lighting placements for our cathedral ceilings. Perfect installation.
Kitchen outlet installation /placement was great. Safety was priority.
Would definitely use again.
Takes pride in his work. No job is too small or large.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Brandie Hughes · 2024-08-30**: J.J. Galvin is the best company if you want your electrical work done the right way. Shout out to Arthur Alexander. He is polite, professional, and his work is top notch. He fixed the ground on our service.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Paul F · 2024-08-30**: Very responsive and very professional. Will definitely work with them again
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Joseph Backer · 2024-08-28**: JJ Galvin has been fantastic -- friendly, prompt, and totally willing to answer all my questions. They very willingly altered a quote after we had already decided to move forward and didn't make a big deal out of it. I will definitely work with them again when needed.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · James Merberg · 2024-08-28**: I was extremely pleased with the prompt response provided by JJ Galvin, electricians. As always, the technician that performed the required services did so in an exemplary fashion .I would highly recommend JJ Galvin to any homeowner who needs services of a qualified electrician. Jim Merberg

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