Talbot Electric Inc.

Talbot Electric is a Salem, Massachusetts electrical contractor serving the North Shore, including Beverly, Danvers, Gloucester, Ipswich, Lynn, Marblehead and Middleton. Run by Kevin, the company describes itself as a full-service residential, commercial and industrial electrician offering wiring, knob-and-tube rewiring, lamp repair and fire alarm troubleshooting, and it says it has served the Salem area for more than 30 years. Customers who hired Talbot describe punctual, courteous crews and straightforward, upfront estimates. Recent reviews mention a bad splice fixed on the same visit and an exterior outlet reinstalled after a same-day dispatch. Older reviews describe larger jobs: a 2023 review described the crew replacing knob-and-tube wiring through an older home, leaving smaller holes than expected and cleaning up patched drywall and insulation as they worked; a 2025 review described a technician rewiring a wall sconce with a short and checking a second fixture on the same circuit for safety. Other reviews mention fishing wire for new ceiling fans, coordinating new electrical service with National Grid for a larger contracting-business project, and returning for a home the company had wired decades earlier. In local online discussion, Talbot is named favorably for both large and small jobs. Two 2023 reviews, apparently from bystanders rather than customers, reported a company van running a red light near a school crosswalk in Beverly, calling the driving reckless. It's worth asking about that incident before booking. For North Shore homeowners with rewiring, panel or fixture work — especially older homes needing knob-and-tube replacement — Talbot's customer reviews describe consistent, careful work; get a written estimate and confirm current availability.