--- title: "Josh The Electrician" description: "Josh The Electrician holds 5.0 stars from 23 ratings on Angi and 4.8 stars from 8 ratings on Google. A recent Angi customer had a panel replaced and said t" doc_version: "2026-10-19" last_updated: "2026-10-19" --- # Josh The Electrician **Trade:** Electrical · **Address:** 368 Benson Rd, Middlebury, CT 06762 · **Phone:** (203) 525-2179 · **Website:** https://www.joshtheelectrician.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.8/5** (medium confidence) — from 31 reviews across 5 sources. 97% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 3 reviews, 1 negative. ## The honest read Josh The Electrician holds 5.0 stars from 23 ratings on Angi and 4.8 stars from 8 ratings on Google. A recent Angi customer had a panel replaced and said the job was completed in the time frame stated. That customer said a separate issue was discovered after the panel replacement and that they will have them come back to investigate the cause. A recent customer said his guys stayed professional while helping them and their wife decide what they wanted done, and called the prices very reasonable. A 2026 customer said Josh's prompt communication about a cancellation let them receive same-day service. In a 2025 review, a general contractor wrote that they used Josh on every project. A 2024 customer said Josh fixed a breaker problem right away. A 2024 customer said one of Josh's workers accidentally cracked the drywall around a vent and that Josh immediately arranged the repair. A 2023 customer said Josh answered their phone call right away and helped stop their chirping old smoke detectors. A 2023 customer whose earlier electrical work by another electrician turned out faulty said Josh was the first to respond on Angie's list and explained the issue in terms they could understand. A recent Google customer said Josh came out to look at jobs on two separate occasions in the past two years but they never received the estimates that were promised, and they moved on to someone else. It holds an active Connecticut electrician licence, ELC.0208523-E1, under Joshua M Kastelein. **Strengths:** - Panel replacement — a recent customer said it finished in the stated time frame - Same-day service — a 2026 customer got it after a cancellation - Drywall crack repair — a 2024 customer said Josh arranged it immediately **Concerns:** - Missing estimates — a recent customer never received quotes after two visits ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - 5.0 stars from 23 Angi ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ct/middlebury/josh-the-electrician-reviews-10758366.htm) — “Angi: 5.0★ from 23 ratings” - 4.8 stars from 8 Google ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Josh%20The%20Electrician&query_place_id=ChIJI_tVDKfp54kRea29DKECagA) — “Google: 4.8★ from 8 ratings” - A recent customer had a panel replaced and said it was completed in the time frame stated _(confidence: medium)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ct/middlebury/josh-the-electrician-reviews-10758366.htm) — “John was very professional and answered all my questions. Job was completed in the time frame stated and he took all the old parts and wood …” - A 2026 customer said a cancellation notice from Josh let them get same-day service _(confidence: medium)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ct/middlebury/josh-the-electrician-reviews-10758366.htm) — “Josh and his team provided excellent, timely, and highly professional service. I particularly appreciated Josh’s prompt communication regard…” - A 2024 customer said Josh fixed a breaker problem right away _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR2NDdqNTZBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6a02a10cbdad79!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDv47j56AE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Josh is the best electrician in CT. His prices are the best and he or one of his crew actually show up to do the work and do it right. I …” - A 2024 customer said Josh immediately arranged repair of drywall a worker cracked around a vent _(confidence: medium)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ct/middlebury/josh-the-electrician-reviews-10758366.htm) — “Josh checked my wiring thoroughly. One of his guy accidentally cracked the drywall around a vent. Josh immediately arranged repair for me. T…” - A recent customer said Josh visited twice in two years but the promised estimates never arrived _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT214R1ZXWm1XbFZ3WDBVd1puUllXRmM0TkZsUmJVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6a02a10cbdad79!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmxGVWZmWlVwX0UwZnRYWFc4NFlRbUE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “3★ Josh came out to look at jobs on two separate occasions in the past two years. Both times, he was pleasant and seemed knowledgeable, but …” - It holds an active Connecticut electrician licence, ELC.0208523-E1, under Joshua M Kastelein. _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx) — “CT electrician license ELC.0208523-E1 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: JOSHUA M KASTELEIN” - Specializes in Electrical _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR2NDdqNTZBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6a02a10cbdad79!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDv47j56AE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Josh is the best electrician in CT. His prices are the best and he or one of his crew actually show up to do the work and do it right. I …” - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ct/middlebury/josh-the-electrician-reviews-10758366.htm) — “John was very professional and answered all my questions. Job was completed in the time frame stated and he took all the old parts and wood …” - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ct/middlebury/josh-the-electrician-reviews-10758366.htm) — “Really great experience with Josh. I had some electrical work completed by another electrician that turned out to be faulty. I setup a proje…” ## License Status: **active** (#ELC.0208523-E1, electrician) — verified against the official CT state registry on 2026-10-19, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx ## Sources - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Josh%20The%20Electrician&query_place_id=ChIJI_tVDKfp54kRea29DKECagA): 4.8★ from 8 ratings - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ct/middlebury/josh-the-electrician-reviews-10758366.htm): 5.0★ from 23 ratings - [Official Website](https://www.joshtheelectrician.com): Self-reported profile and service details - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Josh%20The%20Electrician&query_place_id=ChIJI_tVDKfp54kRea29DKECagA): Listed on this source - [Local News](https://southbury-ct.org/filestorage/20556/20567/20573/39794/Building_Permit_Report-May_2024.pdf): Listed on this source ## Recent reviews - **Angi · Jeffrey S. · 2026-10-01**: I would like to say that Josh and his Staff are very Professional. The work was done very well. And even when I wasn't sure exactly what my Wife and myself wanted done, his Guys stayed very professional and helped us decide what we wanted to do. His Prices were very reasonable, to the point of being… - **Angi · 2026-10-01**: John was very professional and answered all my questions. Job was completed in the time frame stated and he took all the old parts and wood door to the old panel. Another issue was unfortunately discovered after the panel replacement and will be having them come back to investigate the cause. Defini… - **3/5 · Google Reviews · N SB · 2026-09-15**: Josh came out to look at jobs on two separate occasions in the past two years. Both times, he was pleasant and seemed knowledgeable, but unfortunately, I never received the estimates that were promised. I understand that schedules can get busy, but after two visits without a quote, I ultimately had … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Peggy S · 2026-03-04**: Josh and his team are professional, knowledgeable, considerate of your home, clean. I highly recommend using them for all electrical services. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Tony · 2026-02-11**: My go to guy for all our electrical needs. Not only a great electrician, but an all around solid guy. Highly recommend. - **Angi · Ashley S. · 2026-02-01**: Lights and outlets are working! - **Angi · Angelo N. · 2026-02-01**: Josh's Electrical service was prompt courteous and professional - highly recommend. - **Angi · Patience B. · 2026-01-01**: Josh and his team provided excellent, timely, and highly professional service. I particularly appreciated Josh’s prompt communication regarding a cancellation, which allowed me to receive much-needed same-day service. His technicians were punctual, knowledgeable, considerate, and maintained a neat a… - **Angi · morebob L. · 2025-12-01**: What a gentleman great service, excellent workmanship and resonable prices we would hire him again tyvm Josh - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Erich Heckmann · 2025-10-12**: Josh and his crew have been nothing short of amazing. As a general contractor, I use Josh on every project. Everything gets done in a timely manner, he executes all details to a tee and gives recommendations to clients, looking out for them in the long term. 10/10 --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-14T08:33:10.414Z. Cite as: Josh The Electrician — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/josh-the-electrician-middlebury) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/josh-the-electrician-middlebury ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)