Electrician in Newburyport, MA
Looking for an electrician who answers the phone, pulls every permit, and treats your home like his own? Moore Electric Inc. is a licensed Master Electrician serving Newburyport and the North Shore. Owner Brenden Moore runs every job himself, so you are never handed off to a crew you have never met.
Best of Newburyport 2025
Recognized locally for quality work and reliable, personal service across the Newburyport area.
Why do Newburyport homeowners call Moore Electric first?
Hiring an electrician comes down to trust. Will they show up, do the work right, and stand behind it? Moore Electric Inc. has earned that trust across the North Shore the old-fashioned way: a licensed Master Electrician on every job, honest answers, and clean, code-compliant work.
Owner Brenden Moore has 25+ years in the trade and holds active Master Electrician licenses in Massachusetts (#22825), New Hampshire (#14511), and Maine (#MS60023064). Based just across the border in Plaistow, NH, Brenden and his team work throughout Newburyport, from the historic homes downtown and in the South End to the coastal properties out on Plum Island.
Every job is run by Brenden personally, never subcontracted to crews you have never met. Permits are filed, National Grid coordination is handled, and inspections are scheduled as a standard part of the work, not a surprise add-on. As one Newburyport-area customer put it, Brenden answers his phone and will not ghost you. That is the difference.
Electrical services for Newburyport homes and businesses
From a single repair to a full rewire, Moore Electric handles residential and light commercial electrical work across Newburyport. All work is performed by Brenden's licensed team with permits filed and inspections passed.
Electrical Panel Upgrades
Many older Newburyport homes still run on 100-amp panels that cannot keep up with modern demands. We upgrade to 200-amp service, handle permits, and coordinate with National Grid.
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Electrical Service Upgrades
Adding EV charging, central air, or a major renovation? We increase your home's incoming service capacity safely and to current code, with utility coordination handled.
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EV Charger Installation
Level 2 home charging for Tesla, Ford, Rivian, and every major EV. We assess your panel, run the dedicated circuit, pull the permit, and mount the charger, usually in a single visit.
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Generator Installation
Coastal storms and nor'easters knock out power across the North Shore every year. We install standby generators sized for your home, with permits, gas, and transfer switch handled.
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Electrical Rewiring
Knob-and-tube and aluminum wiring are common in Newburyport's historic housing stock. We replace aging wiring with modern, code-compliant systems that pass inspection.
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Electrical Repairs
Flickering lights, warm outlets, tripping breakers, dead circuits. We diagnose the real cause and fix it right the first time, with a Master Electrician on the job.
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Kitchen & Bath Electrical
Renovating? We handle dedicated circuits, GFCI outlets, under-cabinet lighting, exhaust fans, and code-compliant wiring for Newburyport kitchen and bath projects.
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Home Additions & Renovations
Adding a room, garage, or in-law suite? We handle sub-panels, new circuits, and clean integration with your existing system so the new space is safe and to code.
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New Construction Electrical
Full electrical scope for new builds: temporary power, rough-in, panel installation, final trim, and inspection coordination with your builder and the local department.
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Commercial Electrical
Tenant build-outs, commercial panel upgrades, lighting, and code-compliance work for Newburyport businesses, property managers, and downtown storefronts.
Learn moreGet a free estimate from Newburyport's award-winning electrician
Tell Brenden what you need. You will get an honest assessment, clear options, and a detailed written quote before any work begins.
What electrical work do older Newburyport homes need?
Newburyport is full of beautiful older homes, from Federal-era houses in the historic district to weathered cottages out on Plum Island. That character comes with electrical systems that were never built for today's appliances, EVs, and electronics. Here is what we see most often in Newburyport homes.
Outdated or undersized panels
Pre-1980 homes often still run on 60 or 100-amp service. If your breakers trip when the dryer and microwave run together, a 200-amp panel upgrade is usually the fix.
Knob-and-tube & aluminum wiring
Old wiring is a common reason insurers raise rates or refuse coverage. We replace it with modern, code-compliant wiring that keeps your home safe and insurable.
Coastal storm & outage exposure
Homes near the water lose power more often. A properly sized standby generator keeps your heat, sump pump, and refrigeration running when the grid goes down.
Renovations that outgrow the wiring
New kitchens, baths, and additions need more circuits than older homes were built for. We handle the kitchen and bath and addition wiring to current code.
Why do Newburyport homeowners choose Moore Electric?
When you hire an electrician, you want someone licensed, local, and reliable, not a call center sending out whoever is closest. Here is what sets Moore Electric apart.
A Master Electrician on every job
Brenden holds the highest credential in the trade, with active licenses in MA, NH, and ME. He oversees every project personally, not from a distant office.
The electrician who answers
Customers tell us the same thing again and again: Brenden picks up the phone and will not ghost you mid-project. You always know where your job stands.
Family-owned, not a franchise
Call Moore Electric and you reach Brenden or Asia, never a call center. The same trusted team shows up on every job. No subcontracting to crews you have never met.
Permits & utility coordination included
Every job that needs a permit gets one. We file with the building department and coordinate with National Grid as part of the work, not a surprise charge later.
Award-winning & accredited
A Best of Newburyport 2025 honoree and BBB Accredited business with a perfect 5.0 Google rating. Independent recognition you can verify before you call.
Treats your home like his own
Customers mention it in review after review: clean job sites, respect for your property, and clear explanations of the work as it happens.
What customers say about Moore Electric
Moore Electric holds a perfect 5.0 rating across its Google reviews. Homeowners point to the same things again and again: clean job sites, clear communication, and an owner who actually answers the phone.
Brenden and his team were very professional the whole process. They wired the whole house quickly and kept a clean site every time. Brenden answers his phone and will not ghost you like many other companies in the trades. Hire Moore Electric for your next project and you will never need to look for a good electrician again.
Google Review
I've used Brenden for multiple electrical jobs, both big and small. He always does really good work and his team always leaves the job site clean when they are done. They really did light up our life.
Brenden and his crew were very knowledgeable and helpful from the estimate to the final inspection. Any questions I had were answered promptly and very clearly. 10 out of 10, recommend Moore Electric and crew!
Where in and around Newburyport does Moore Electric work?
Moore Electric serves homeowners and businesses throughout Newburyport and the surrounding North Shore and lower Merrimack Valley. Because the team knows the area's building departments and older housing stock, projects move smoothly from estimate to final inspection.
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Newburyport electrician FAQs
How much does electrical work cost in Newburyport?
Every project is different, so the honest answer is that it depends on scope. A small repair, a full panel upgrade, and a whole-home rewire all carry very different costs. The biggest cost drivers are the size of the job, the condition of your existing wiring, how easy the access is, and whether permits and a service upgrade are involved. Rather than quote a guess, Moore Electric provides a free, detailed written estimate after seeing the work, with no hidden fees. Call 603-836-9513 or request an estimate online.
Is Moore Electric licensed to work in Newburyport, MA?
Yes. Moore Electric Inc. holds an active Massachusetts electrical license (#22825), plus licenses in New Hampshire (#14511) and Maine (#MS60023064). The company is fully insured and pulls all required permits for work in Newburyport and throughout Essex County. Massachusetts requires licensed, permitted work for panel upgrades, new circuits, rewiring, and most other electrical jobs, and Moore Electric handles that filing for you.
Will I work directly with Brenden, or get passed to a crew I've never met?
You work with Brenden. Moore Electric is family-owned and owner-operated, so the person who quotes your job is the same Master Electrician who oversees it. Work is never subcontracted out to unknown crews. This is the single thing customers mention most: Brenden answers his phone, keeps you in the loop, and does not disappear partway through a project.
Do older Newburyport homes need rewiring?
Many do. Newburyport's historic homes often still have knob-and-tube or early aluminum wiring, which can be a safety risk and a problem for home insurance. Not every old home needs a full rewire, though. Moore Electric inspects what you actually have and recommends only the work your home needs, whether that is targeted repairs, a panel upgrade, or full rewiring.
Do you pull permits and coordinate with the utility?
Yes, as a standard part of the job. Moore Electric files the permit applications with the local building department, schedules inspections, and coordinates with National Grid where the work requires it. You do not have to chase any of that down yourself, and it is not billed as a surprise extra.
What should I do if I smell burning or see sparking outlets?
Treat it as serious. Stop using the outlet or circuit, and if it is safe to do so, switch off the breaker feeding it. A burning smell, scorch marks, or sparking can point to a real fire hazard. Call Moore Electric at 603-836-9513 to have a licensed electrician diagnose the cause. Do not keep using a circuit that smells hot or buzzes.
What areas around Newburyport does Moore Electric serve?
Beyond Newburyport, the team regularly works in Newbury, West Newbury, Byfield, Amesbury, Salisbury, Rowley, Georgetown, Groveland, and Merrimac. Moore Electric also has dedicated pages for Haverhill, MA and Plaistow, NH. Not sure if you are in range? Call and ask.
How do I get a free estimate from Moore Electric?
Call 603-836-9513 or submit a request online. Brenden will set up a convenient time to look at your project, explain your options in plain terms, and provide a detailed written quote before any work starts. No pressure and no obligation.
Ready to work with Newburyport's award-winning electrician?
Panel upgrade, EV charger, generator, repairs, or a full rewire, Moore Electric Inc. is ready to help. Call or request an estimate online. Brenden answers personally.