# Nieves Electric LLC

**Trade:** Electrical · **Address:** 53 Main St, Boylston, MA 01505, USA · **Phone:** (617) 620-6809 · **Website:** https://www.nieveselectricllc.com/ · **Languages:** English, Spanish

**Rating: 3.6/5** (medium confidence) — from 106 reviews across 5 sources.
92% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 2 reviews, 1 negative.

## The honest read

Nieves Electric is a Boylston-based electrical contractor serving Worcester County, run by master electrician Jose Nieves. Nieves Electric LLC's electrician license is verified active by the state, and the company holds a Massachusetts Disadvantaged Business Enterprise certification. Its own website describes residential wiring, commercial electrical work, panel upgrades, lighting, safety inspections and round-the-clock emergency service — though its About page gives conflicting figures for how long it's been operating, saying both "20+ years" and "over 10 years" without settling on one.

The bulk of its 4.8-star, 133-rating Google page is built on Jose himself: reviewers across 2023-2026 describe him showing up for weekend emergencies, restoring power the day after a storm tore a meter off a wall (including handling the permits), replacing a breaker box during a snowstorm after water got in, and removing old knob-and-tube wiring while upgrading a panel and adding new lighting throughout a home. Several long-time customers say they've called on him repeatedly over the years for panel upgrades, subpanel installs and EV charger installs.

The recurring theme worth asking about upfront is pricing on small jobs. A May 2026 review described a $360 charge — a two-person, two-hour minimum — for a switch repair, and a 2023 review said a $3,000 quote to fix a wire a tree had pulled down felt steep, especially after being told insurance would likely cover it. A handful of other reviews from 2023 and 2024 describe slower or unclear follow-up on scheduling calls, and a 2025 review called the service expensive and said calls went unanswered after the job. None of this shows up in most reviews, but it recurs often enough over the years that it's worth getting a clear price and timeline in writing before the crew starts.

For panel work, wiring upgrades, EV chargers and emergency repairs across Worcester County, this is an experienced, well-reviewed electrician; for a smaller job, it's worth confirming the minimum charge and getting a firm estimate before booking.

**Strengths:**
- Registry-verified license — active Massachusetts electrician license held by the LLC
- Deep review base — 4.8★ across 133 Google ratings
- Storm response — restored power and replaced damaged boxes during active weather
- Repeat customers — years-long clients return for panel and subpanel work

**Concerns:**
- Small-job pricing — a two-hour minimum drove up cost for a simple repair
- High quotes reported — a downed-wire repair was quoted at $3,000
- Scheduling follow-up — several reviews describe unclear or delayed callbacks

**Where sources disagree:**
- The company's own website gives two different figures for how long it's been in business — a headline says "20+ Years in Business" while the page text says "over 10 years."

## Claims & citations

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

- Nieves Electric LLC's Massachusetts electrician license is verified active by the state registry. _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://elicensing21.mass.gov/CitizenAccess/GeneralProperty/PropertyLookUp.aspx?isLicensee=Y&TabName=Home) — “MA electrician license 9319 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: NIEVES ELECTRIC LLC”
- Certified as a Massachusetts Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, verified active. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Diversity Certification Registry](https://diversitycertification.mass.gov/BusinessDirectory/BusinessDirectorySearch.aspx) — “Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certification 2026-0006 verified active — registry holder of…”
- States its service area as Boylston and Worcester, offering residential wiring, commercial electrical work, panel upgrades, lighting installation, safety inspections and around-the-clock emergency response across Worcester County. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.nieveselectricllc.com) — “Nieves Electric LLC is a licensed electrical contractor at 53 Main St, Boylston MA, offering residential wiring, commercial electrical work,…”
  - [Official Website](https://www.nieveselectricllc.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Boylston, Worcester”
- The company's own website gives inconsistent figures for how long it's been in business, stating both "20+ Years in Business" and "over 10 years" on the same About page. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.nieveselectricllc.com) — “Nieves Electric LLC is a licensed electrical contractor at 53 Main St, Boylston MA, offering residential wiring, commercial electrical work,…”
- Rated 4.8 stars on Google from 133 ratings. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1999413236910260306&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 4.8★ from 133 ratings”
- In a 2025 review, the company removed old knob-and-tube wiring, upgraded the electrical panel, and installed new lighting and switches throughout a home and garage. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25oUVlsY3pTSFpMYjJSTWJWbFZVRkl0WjBaeE5HYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1bbf57bee1400052!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnhQYlczSHZLb2RMbVlVUFItZ0ZxNGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We recently had Nieves Electric come in to remove old knob-and-tube wiring, upgrade our electrical panel, and install new lights with swi…”
- In a 2025 review, a storm tore a meter from a customer's wall and the company restored service by the next day, including obtaining the necessary permits and inspections. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t0MVdVY3dVVWMwZEVjeVJFTmxiRzlaYlZWNlptYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1bbf57bee1400052!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkt1WUcwUUc0dEcyRENlbG9ZbVV6Zmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Following a storm that caused a meter to be torn from the wall, Nieves Electric promptly provided an estimate and restored all services b…”
- In a 2023 review, the company responded to an emergency outdoor electrical box replacement, coming out on a Sunday to assess it and returning the next morning to complete the fix. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURCMEp2RVFREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x1bbf57bee1400052!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDB0JvEQQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I can’t recommend Jose enough. We had an emergency and needed to replace our outdoor electrical box. Jose came right away (on a Sunday) t…”
- In a 2023 review, the company replaced a breaker box, meter and wiring during a snowstorm after water leaked into the box from outside. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURocmZMTXdRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1bbf57bee1400052!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDhrfLMwQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jose and his team did an AMAZING job today. We found water leaking into our breaker box from outside due a storm. They worked tirelessly …”
- A 2024 review from a multi-year customer described the company performing a full service upgrade and subpanel installation. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURudUxuZml3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1bbf57bee1400052!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDnuLnfiwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jose Nieves of Nieves Electric has been our electrician for years.  He is a professional, reliable, responsive tradesman, consistently.  …”
- A May 2026 review described a $360 charge under a two-person, two-hour minimum for a switch repair, saying the policy makes small jobs expensive. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2w5NExXMVNjbk4wTVRrME9ESlZWQzFvV2xwMWEyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1bbf57bee1400052!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOl94LW1ScnN0MTk0ODJVVC1oWlp1a2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ I hired this company for a switch issue. The repair turned out to be damaged wiring inside the switch boxes, but they charged a two-perso…”
- A 2023 review described a $3,000 quote to repair a wire pulled down by a tree as steep, after being told the customer's insurance would likely cover it. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VOWG1yNnpsNGRLXzJRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1bbf57bee1400052!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKENXmr6zl4dK_2QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Highway robbery! A tree  took down a wire in my yard. I called Nieves and they asked me to text photos to their “master electrician”, Jos…”
- Several reviews from 2023 and 2024 described unclear or delayed follow-up on scheduling calls. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJRDZ4LUhZazZHRXZnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1bbf57bee1400052!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEID6x-HYk6GEvgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ called to have them come look at something that needed fixed was first told they could get someone out either that day or the next day he…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNaNmVfQ2VnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x1bbf57bee1400052!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICZ6e_Ceg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ The electrician only called me once to hear what the problem is. After I explained to him that I needed two additional electric lines in …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNSd1pMZjdRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1bbf57bee1400052!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICRwZLf7QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Not sure if I should be thankful, or frustrated?   Called to make a non-emergency appointment for some additional ceiling lights in our n…”
- A 2025 review called the service expensive and said calls went unanswered after the job was finished. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tKM1ZGOWpaVU5JTVVkWFFYaGZUazl1TlhKd2QyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1bbf57bee1400052!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkJ3VF9jZUNIMUdXQXhfTk9uNXJwd2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Expensive, dishonest, after the job was done he stop answering my calls 😠”
- Specializes in Electrical _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1999413236910260306&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 4.8★ from 133 ratings”
  - [Official Website](https://www.nieveselectricllc.com) — “Nieves Electric LLC is a licensed electrical contractor at 53 Main St, Boylston MA, offering residential wiring, commercial electrical work,…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25oUVlsY3pTSFpMYjJSTWJWbFZVRkl0WjBaeE5HYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1bbf57bee1400052!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnhQYlczSHZLb2RMbVlVUFItZ0ZxNGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We recently had Nieves Electric come in to remove old knob-and-tube wiring, upgrade our electrical panel, and install new lights with swi…”
  - [State License Registry](https://elicensing21.mass.gov/CitizenAccess/GeneralProperty/PropertyLookUp.aspx?isLicensee=Y&TabName=Home) — “MA electrician license 9319 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: NIEVES ELECTRIC LLC”

## License

Status: **active** (#9319, electrician) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-09, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://elicensing21.mass.gov/CitizenAccess/GeneralProperty/PropertyLookUp.aspx?isLicensee=Y&TabName=Home

## Sources

- [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/worcester/circuit-breaker-companies/nieves-electric/service/513915475612532750): Listed on this source
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Nieves%20Electric%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJWR-zxFI2zq0RUgBA4b5Xvxs): 4.8★ from 134 ratings
- [Official Website](https://www.nieveselectricllc.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/nieves-electric-llc-boylston-ma): Listed on this source
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Nieves%20Electric%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJWR-zxFI2zq0RUgBA4b5Xvxs): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Lan Luo · 2026-05-12**: I hired this company for a switch issue. The repair turned out to be damaged wiring inside the switch boxes, but they charged a two-person, two-hour minimum, which came to $360. I understand companies may have minimum charges, but this policy makes small jobs very expensive, even for something as si…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Nana Boateng · 2026-05-02**: José was the consumate professional. Diligent, responsive, and educational.  He and his crew did great job and at a reasonable price! We will be calling him in the future with any of our electrical issues.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Matt Patrick · 2026-01-13**: ***READ THIS REVIEW*** Found Jose and Nieves Electric team  on Google and there is no need to look any further. He is knowledgeable, honest, hard working, reliable and friendly. Thanks to Nieves Electric I have saved thousands thousands of dollars on repairs without jeopardizing any of the integrity…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Diana Deniston · 2025-10-11**: When faced with flickering lights and subsequent power outage, Nieves Electric, led by Jose and his team, swiftly identified and resolved the underlying issue. Their professionalism, punctuality, and transparent pricing make them a highly recommended choice.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Princess · 2025-09-09**: We recently had Nieves Electric come in to remove old knob-and-tube wiring, upgrade our electrical panel, and install new lights with switches throughout our home and garage, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations. From the very beginning, they were prompt, professional, and thorough in…
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Wael Youseff · 2025-08-19**: Expensive, dishonest, after the job was done he stop answering my calls 😠
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Becky Bendixen · 2025-08-05**: Following a storm that caused a meter to be torn from the wall, Nieves Electric promptly provided an estimate and restored all services by the next day, including obtaining necessary permits and inspections.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Elmer Florentino · 2025-06-30**: I previously wrote a review and cheated you out of a 5 star rating
You do indeed deserve a 5 star rating
That was on me
Give credit where credit is due.  Thank You to a outstanding crew
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Nick C. · 2025-03-24**: Incredibly grateful to have met Jose yesterday. We were having issues with our power all night on Saturday and after repeated requests for National Grid service we were told that they had checked and the issue was on "our end" and we would need to get an electrician to look at the house. Within 30-m…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Erin Severens · 2025-03-14**: If you are looking for an electrician that you will use for life, stop your search right now. Jose is one of a kind. Incredibly professional, knowledgeable, prompt and a perfectionist in his work. I cannot recommend him highly enough!

---

Data freshness: last scanned 2026-08-09T05:01:29.478Z.
Cite as: Nieves Electric LLC — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/nieves-electric-llc-boylston)
Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/nieves-electric-llc-boylston