# Talbot Electric Inc.

**Trade:** Electrical · **Address:** 36-38 Jefferson Ave, Salem, MA 01970, USA · **Phone:** (978) 744-3311 · **Website:** https://talbot-electric.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.2/5** (medium confidence) — from 14 reviews across 4 sources.
86% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 2 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

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.

**Strengths:**
- Punctual, honest estimates — reviewers describe courteous crews and straightforward pricing
- Careful rewiring work — a 2023 review described smaller holes and thorough cleanup
- Fast service calls — same-day dispatch for a wall sconce short and a loose outlet

**Concerns:**
- Vehicle safety concern — two 2023 reviews reported a company van running a red light

## Claims & citations

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

- Reviewers describe punctual, courteous crews with honest, upfront estimates _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tkb2JFOTRhRFZVU2xOemJUaFhSMlJ4ZG5WQ1VsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x371c4ce7aa21f312!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkdobE94aDVUSlNzbThXR2RxdnVCUlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Kevin and his crew have always been prompt, professional, courteous and have done great work for me! Inside and outside work is always do…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21oc1dFYzBWVjlaVDBGc05sZGhNSEpKVVRCaFRtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x371c4ce7aa21f312!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmhsWEc0VV9ZT0FsNldhMHJJUTBhTmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The best electrician.  Professional, prompt service.  I highly recommend.”
- In a 2023 review, replaced knob-and-tube wiring leaving smaller-than-expected holes and cleaned up after the job _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURaMEt1djlRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x371c4ce7aa21f312!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDZ0Kuv9QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Talbot just did an extensive replacement of the knob and tube wiring in our old home, and it was something we were very nervous about hav…”
- Responds quickly to service calls, including same-day dispatch for an exterior outlet and a wall sconce short _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xsemFIQTVObEF0YlhWc04yWjVlalIyTW1sSU1WRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x371c4ce7aa21f312!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOllzaHA5NlAtbXVsN2Z5ejR2MmlIMVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I had a small project, repairing and reinstalling an exterior outlet, and they sent someone to my house right away and did a great, profe…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tSWk5ucFZNVmhMVVRWMldWbFJjVlZYTkd4VlozYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x371c4ce7aa21f312!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkRZNnpVMVhLUTV2WVlRcVVXNGxVZ3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I contacted Kevin at Talbot Electric. He returned my call within hours, and sent one of his team to immediately assess and address the is…”
- Two 2023 reviews, apparently from bystanders, reported a company van running a red light near a school crosswalk in Beverly _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR4aTZpZVJREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x371c4ce7aa21f312!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDxi6ieRQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Today at 1215 pm I was waiting to cross the street with other staff and students on the corner of Echo and Elliot street in Beverly. The …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR4ODd6bDlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x371c4ce7aa21f312!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDx87zl9gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ UNSAFE DRIVERS!
A white Talbot Electrical van almost hit one of my coworkers and the young student they were working with while crossing …”
- Self-reported as based in Salem, MA and serving the North Shore for over 30 years _(confidence: low)_
  - [Official Website](https://talbot-electric.com) — “Company history (self-reported): States it has been serving the Salem, MA area for over 30 years.”
  - [Official Website](https://talbot-electric.com) — “Self-reported 30 years in business”
- Named favorably in local online discussion for both large and small electrical jobs _(confidence: medium)_
  - [reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/SalemMA/comments/18x866f/electrician_recommendation/kg30hv7/) — “r/SalemMA — Had Talbot Electric do some work recently and was happy with them!”
  - [reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/SalemMA/comments/18x866f/electrician_recommendation/kg4jhic/) — “r/SalemMA — Talbot is great, very highly recommended. I've used them for both really big jobs and small easy jobs.”
- Specializes in Electrical _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://talbot-electric.com) — “Full-service residential, commercial, and industrial electrical contractor based in Salem, MA, offering wiring, knob-and-tube rewiring, lamp…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tkb2JFOTRhRFZVU2xOemJUaFhSMlJ4ZG5WQ1VsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x371c4ce7aa21f312!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkdobE94aDVUSlNzbThXR2RxdnVCUlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Kevin and his crew have always been prompt, professional, courteous and have done great work for me! Inside and outside work is always do…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURaMEt1djlRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x371c4ce7aa21f312!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDZ0Kuv9QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Talbot just did an extensive replacement of the knob and tube wiring in our old home, and it was something we were very nervous about hav…”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://occupationallicensingandpermitting.mass.gov/madol/s/license-search-page

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Talbot%20Electric%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJERT-hoUU44kREvMhqudMHDc): 4.5★ from 26 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Talbot%20Electric%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJERT-hoUU44kREvMhqudMHDc): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://talbot-electric.com): 30 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Exa](https://www.checkbook.org/ma/salem/electricians/talbot-electric/nf1uw): 8 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Mentions

Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding.

- “I’ve used Steffy’s and Talbot and they are solid but Jolt is just that extra mile great.” — u/quinn1019 in r/SalemMA (2024-01-04) — https://www.reddit.com/r/SalemMA/comments/18x866f/electrician_recommendation/kg7t440/
- “Talbot is great, very highly recommended. I've used them for both really big jobs and small easy jobs.” — u/pleasedtoseedetrees in r/SalemMA (2024-01-03) — https://www.reddit.com/r/SalemMA/comments/18x866f/electrician_recommendation/kg4jhic/
- “Had Talbot Electric do some work recently and was happy with them!” — a Reddit commenter in r/SalemMA (2024-01-03) — https://www.reddit.com/r/SalemMA/comments/18x866f/electrician_recommendation/kg30hv7/
- “TALBOT ELECTRIC INC. Physical Address: 36 JEFFERSON AVENUE SALEM, MA 01970. Phone: (978) 744-3311.” — safer.fmcsa.dot.gov — https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/query.asp?query_param=USDOT&query_string=1824394&query_type=queryCarrierSnapshot&searchtype=ANY

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · laurie flynn · 2026-05-08**: Kevin and his crew have always been prompt, professional, courteous and have done great work for me! Inside and outside work is always done neatly and timely with no surprises. Kevin is honest and up front when doing estimates.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Annette Popp · 2026-03-27**: Very responsive, found and fixed a bad splice quickly.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · John Mahoney · 2026-01-04**: Great job; showed up promptly; on time; did great work; reasonable price. I'll ask them to do work in the future.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Diana Lombard · 2025-11-19**: Talbot Electric is amazing! Kevin is so personable and professional. I trust his expertise and experience and would highly recommend him to everyone.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jordan Santiago · 2025-09-03**: Kevin has been very helpful with us! He's shared knowledge, been accommodating and flexible, and gave us fair prices.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Marilyn Bromage · 2025-08-25**: The best electrician.  Professional, prompt service.  I highly recommend.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · J.D. Scrimgeour · 2025-07-31**: I had a small project, repairing and reinstalling an exterior outlet, and they sent someone to my house right away and did a great, professional, efficient job.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Stephen Richards · 2025-07-30**: I contacted Kevin at Talbot Electric. He returned my call within hours, and sent one of his team to immediately assess and address the issue with my wall sconce which had a "short". The electrician, Leo, addressed the issue quickly, rewired the wall sconce, and restored the circuit. He further check…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Cindy Snow · 2025-07-10**: Todd was amazing! He arrived to fish wire in our condo to install 3 ceiling fans. It was very hot, humid and sticky working and he did the job without any complaints. Very minimal holes drilled and patched immediately!! We are sooo thrilled with the job done and the quick response by Talbot Electric…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Tom Pagliarulo · 2025-04-03**: I had used Talbot Elecric 30 yrs ago on my renovation, i had an electrical issue in the house,they ame out next day the time they said they would be their and fixed the problem immediately, awsome job

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