Kinney Electrical Services
Local business · 12 N Warren St, Woburn, MA 01801, USA
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- A+ BBB rating
- 4 reviews in the last 6 monthsNo negatives
- 7 work photos
Highlights
- Bigger residential jobs — panel upgrades, rewires, knob-and-tube removal
- Fair, upfront pricing — recent reviewers cite clear quotes
- Clean, respectful crews — reviews note tidy, careful work
- Team holds up — named techs praised, not just owner
- Straight five stars — all nine Google ratings at five
- License unverified — listed on BBB directory, not registry-confirmed
- Thin review history — nine ratings total, limited track record
- Founding date unclear — sources split between 2012 and 2018
When homeowners call John Kinney, it's usually for the electrical work that makes people nervous: a full-house rewire, a service-panel upgrade, pulling out old knob-and-tube. Kinney Electric is his Woburn, MA shop — a sole proprietorship he's run for over a decade, focused on residential electrical work. Recent Google reviews cluster around the same few themes: fair, upfront pricing, on-time crews, and clean work. In the past few months customers describe a panel upgrade paired with EV-charger wiring and knob-and-tube removal, a whole-house rewire on an older home, and a fast diagnosis when part of a house lost power. Reviewers name the crew, not just the boss — Matt and Zach get called out for showing up quickly and explaining the fix — which is a good sign the quality holds when John isn't the one on the ladder. All nine of Kinney's Google ratings sit at five stars, and its BBB page carries an A+ grade. John Kinney also has a local profile beyond the review sites. He was named a 2020 Electrician of the Year and recognized for charity work — a pro-bono home-repair effort that drew Boston-area news coverage a few years back. Two things are worth pinning down before you book. The license: the BBB page lists a Massachusetts electrician license (#14832-B), but that's a directory entry, not a registry confirmation, so ask to see the current license and proof of insurance directly. And the history is still fairly shallow — nine reviews, all glowing, is consistent but thin, so there's less of a track record to lean on than with a higher-volume shop. For an older Woburn-area home that needs real electrical work — a panel, a rewire, knob-and-tube — Kinney is a reasonable call. Confirm the license, insurance, and a written scope up front, and you'll know what you're getting.
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- 5.0May 27, 2026
John and his team were excellent -- quick and clear communication, very fair and upfront pricing, showed up on-time and were really efficient, and flawless clean up (including taking all the boxes and packing from our light install). Would hire again in a heartbeat!
— Rhiannon LuysterView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0Apr 20, 2026
We had an electrical issue that knocked out power in part of our house, and I couldn’t figure it out on my own. Matt and Zach showed up quickly, were incredibly friendly, and knew exactly what they were doing. They fixed the problem fast, explained everything clearly, and the pricing was very fair. From now on, Kinney Electrical Services is the only place I’ll call for electrical work.
— SomilView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0Mar 5, 2026
Highly, highly recommend John and his team! They completed a panel upgrade, EV charger wiring, and replaced the old knob & tube in half of my home among a few other things. Fair pricing, incredibly respectful, clean and professional, and high quality work by his team. Any of my concerns were taken seriously and quickly addressed. Will definitely be trusting John with any of my electrical needs in the future.
— Alison HoltView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0Feb 6, 2026
I hired Kinney Electric to rewire my house. I decided to hire him because he is knowledgeable, looks honest and I like supporting local businesses, I made the right decision. John is a highly intelligent electrician, he leads a great team. Highly professional guys. They treated my property with care, they were gentle with the house, no rough banging, very respectful. Due to the age of the house, some parts were difficult to rewire, they did such a great job with dedication, creativity and professionalism. My house had old outdated wiring, now I have all new wiring. If you are looking for a brilliant local electrician, hire John!
— Ping SunView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0Dec 5, 2025
I highly recommend working with John and his team. They completed a circuit panel upgrade and circuit addition at my home, and I am very happy with both the experience of working with them and the results of their efforts. John and his team are courteous and timely. I won’t hesitate to reach out to John for future electrical projects!
— Ian MichaelsView on Google Reviews ↗
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- behind the score: License unverified — listed on BBB directory, not registry-confirmed