Middlesex County Electrical Specialists
Electrical Services in North Reading, MA
Spencer provides electrical repair and installation for homeowners in North Reading and across Middlesex County.
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- Licensed & insured · MA #11868 · #4610PLC
- 4.9 Google rating
- Family-owned in Peabody since 1982
- Same-day service available. Ask when you call.
“Excellent service from technician Anthony. What I like about Spencer services is that they come when they say they will and the work is very dependable.”
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Serving North Reading
Services We Offer in North Reading
Emergency & Repairs
Something is out, hot, or tripping.
Panels & Power
Safety & Detection
Inspections, detectors and code corrections.
Lighting & Fixtures
Fixtures and lighting, indoors and out.
Why homeowners choose Spencer
Family-owned, locally operated
A Peabody family business since 1982.
Phones answered live 24/7
Office Mon-Fri 7am-4pm.
Options and pricing first
You receive options and pricing before work begins, and you choose which work to approve.
Lifetime workmanship warranty
For the typical lifespan of the installation. Terms apply.
- Licensed & insuredMA #11868 · #4610PLC
- One local teamPlumbers, HVAC technicians and electricians
- Free replacement estimatesFor installations and replacements
North Reading systems & permits
North Reading's published residential electrical permit fees (revised 11/1/2024): main service panel up to 200 amps and sub-panels $100.00; main service panel over 200 amps $200.00; EV charger $75 per unit; air conditioning and heat pumps $100.00 each unit; hot water heaters, boilers, circulators, stoves $75.00; emergency generators $75.00; solar panels $150.00; battery system $75.00; minimum electrical fee $75.00; re-inspection after a failed inspection $75.00; work performed without proper permits fined $100 plus double permit fee.
RMLD pays an Electric Panel Upgrade Rebate to customers who upgrade their panel to a higher amperage, specifically to support customers who need to increase panel amperage to accommodate an EV charger, heat pump or other electrical equipment; check with RMLD for current amounts.
RMLD's Electric Vehicle Charger Rebate is capped at the full equipment cost excluding tax and limited to two rebates per customer every five years; check with RMLD for current amounts. It requires a Level 2 network-enabled charger (Level 1 not eligible), installation by a licensed electrician, an RMLD Utility Authorization Number, a town electrical permit and a post-installation town wiring inspection, plus enrolment in RMLD's Residential Time-of-Use Schedule A2 rate for at least one year and sharing of charging data. Wiring and installation costs are not eligible.
North Reading has used PermitYes/PermitEyes online permitting since September 2019; permits issued before that date must be viewed in person at Town Hall, 235 Main Street. The Building Department is at 235 North Street.
Common questions
Electrical FAQs in North Reading
How quickly can an electrician get to North Reading?
Same-day electrical service is available throughout North Reading and the surrounding communities.
What electrical services do you offer in North Reading?
We cover routine repairs, diagnostics, replacements and emergency work across residential electrical in North Reading. If you are not sure whether we handle something, call and ask — we will tell you honestly.
Do you offer free estimates in North Reading?
Estimates for installations and replacements are free.
Are your electricians licensed and insured?
Yes. Spencer Home Services is licensed and insured: License #11868 · #4610PLC. We are a family-owned local business serving North Reading and nearby towns.
What areas near North Reading do you serve?
In addition to North Reading we serve Reading, Middleton, Lynnfield, Wilmington, Wakefield, plus 60+ other communities across the Merrimack Valley and nearby towns.
How much does electrical work cost in North Reading?
You receive options and pricing before work begins, and you choose which work to approve.
Electrical service in North Reading and nearby towns
We serve Middlesex County, the Merrimack Valley and nearby towns.
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