Electrician Salem, MA
Electrician in Salem, MA: one call to a Massachusetts-licensed electrician
Need an electrician in Salem, Massachusetts? Call (815) 456-4349. Moore Power Electrical is a referral service that connects Salem homeowners, landlords and businesses with independent electricians licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Massachusetts
licensed pros - Permits pulled
when required - Salem
and nearby - Written estimate
before work
Salem. Wired right.
Local homes.
Local rules.
Licensed hands.
Who we are
A referral service, not a Salem electrical contractor
Moore Power Electrical connects callers with electricians. We do not perform electrical work, and we have no tie to any Salem or North Shore contractor with a similar name.
You call and describe the job. We connect you with an independent electrician who works in Salem and holds a Massachusetts license.
The electrician quotes the work, files the permit, does the job and backs it. The referral is free to you.
- One callTell us the job, your street and how urgent it is.
- Massachusetts licenseEvery job goes to a licensed Massachusetts electrician.
- Written estimateThe electrician confirms scope and price before starting.
Urgent problems
Emergency electrician in Salem
An electrical emergency is a fault that can cause a fire or a shock right now. A burning smell, smoke, sparks, a hot panel and water coming through a light fixture are all emergencies.
Leave the building and call 911 when you see smoke or fire. Call National Grid when a wire is down or the whole street is dark.
Call (815) 456-4349 for a problem inside the building, such as a breaker that will not reset. We connect you with an electrician who takes urgent jobs in Salem when one is available.
Who to call first
- 911: fire, smoke, sparks or a shock injury.
- National Grid: downed wires, a street outage or a damaged meter.
- An electrician: circuit breaker repair, a dead room, a warm outlet or flickering lights.
Electrical services in Salem
Electrical services we connect in Salem
Not sure which one you need? Call and describe what is happening. We will match you with a licensed electrician who does that work.
Permits
Salem electrical inspector and permits
The City of Salem Electrical Department issues electrical permits for homes, businesses and industrial work. Its wire inspectors check the work against the Massachusetts Electrical Code.
Electrical Department (City Electrician)
Central Fire Headquarters, 44 Lafayette Street, 2nd Floor, Salem, MA 01970.
Phone (978) 745-6300. Open Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm.
Inspectors are in the office from 8 to 9 am and 1 to 2 pm.
Building permits
Inspectional Services, 98 Washington Street, 2nd Floor.
Phone 978-745-9595, ext. 42200.
Larger renovations need a building permit as well as the electrical permit.
- The 2026 Massachusetts Electrical Code, based on the 2026 National Electrical Code, took effect on April 24, 2026.
- Your licensed electrician files the permit and books the wire inspection.
- Ask for the permit number and keep it with your property records.
Older homes
Electrical work in Salem's older homes
Salem was settled in 1626, and much of its housing is far older than modern wiring. Many homes have been rewired in stages, so old and new wiring often sit side by side.
Plaster ceilings, tight framing and small panels make simple jobs like a ceiling fan or a new circuit take longer than in a newer home.
Properties in Salem's local historic districts need Salem Historical Commission review for many exterior changes. Check before adding exterior lights or moving a meter on a visible wall.
What electricians look for
- Knob-and-tube or cloth-covered wiring still in use
- Two-prong outlets with no ground
- Small or full panels with doubled breakers
- Junction boxes buried in walls or ceilings
Before work starts
How to check a Massachusetts electrician's license
The Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians licenses electricians across the state. A master electrician holds a Class A license, and a journeyman holds a Class B license.
A business doing electrical work in Massachusetts needs a licensed master electrician.
- 1. Ask for the license numberAsk for the master's license number on the estimate.
- 2. Search on mass.govUse the state's online license check for the Division of Occupational Licensure.
- 3. Match the companyThe license holder should match the business on your estimate.
Power and storms
National Grid, PowerChoice and coastal storms
National Grid owns the poles, wires and meters in Salem. Salem PowerChoice is the City's electricity supply program, an alternative to National Grid's Basic Service. It changes who supplies the power, not who repairs the lines.
Nor'easters and coastal storms bring wind, heavy snow and outages to the North Shore. Salt spray and flooding near the harbor also wear on outdoor electrical equipment.
A generator must connect through a transfer switch or an approved interlock. A generator plugged into a wall outlet sends power back onto National Grid lines.
Before storm season
- Add surge protection at the panel.
- Check outdoor outlets for rust and broken covers.
- Install a transfer switch before buying a generator.
- After flooding, keep the main breaker off until an electrician checks it.
Cost factors
What affects the cost of electrical work in Salem
The electrician sets the price and writes it down for you. We do not set prices.
These factors change the price of most Salem jobs:
- Plaster and old framingFishing wire through old walls takes more time.
- Permit and inspectionMost jobs need a City electrical permit and a wire inspection.
- Building typeCondos and mixed-use buildings add access and shared-panel work.
- TimingUrgent and after-storm calls usually cost more than booked visits.
From call to final inspection
How a typical Salem job works
You call
Tell us what is happening, your ZIP and how urgent it is. Have a photo of the panel label ready if you can.
We connect you
We match you with an independent, licensed electrician who handles that kind of work near you.
Estimate and permit
The electrician confirms the scope in writing and pulls a permit when the job needs one.
Work and inspection
The work is done, the local inspector signs off when required, and the utility reconnects service if it was disconnected.
Areas we serve near Salem
Your neighborhood, your local electrician
We connect homes and businesses in Salem and nearby Massachusetts communities.
- Peabody
- Wenham
- Beverly
- Danvers
- Prides Crossing
- South Hamilton
- Hathorne
- Swampscott
- Lynn
- Marblehead
- Gloucester
- Essex
ZIP codes we serve
- 01970
- 01971
Before you call: your ZIP, a photo of the panel label, and when the problem started.
Call (815) 456-4349Questions we hear
Electrician Salem FAQs
Talk to a licensed electrician
Describe the problem and your ZIP. We will connect you with a local pro in Salem.
Call (815) 456-4349How do I find a licensed electrician in Salem, MA?
Call (815) 456-4349 and describe the job. We connect you with an independent electrician who works in Salem and holds a Massachusetts license.
Who is the electrical inspector in Salem, MA?
The City of Salem Electrical Department, at 44 Lafayette Street, issues electrical permits and schedules wire inspections. Phone (978) 745-6300.
Is Moore Power Electrical a Salem company?
No. Moore Power Electrical is a referral service. We are not connected to any Salem or North Shore electrical contractor.
Can you connect me with someone for ceiling fan installation in Salem?
Yes. We connect you with a Massachusetts-licensed electrician who installs and repairs ceiling fans, including in plaster ceilings.
Who do I call for an outage in Salem?
Call National Grid when the street is dark or a wire is down. Call an electrician when only your home, one room or one circuit has no power.
Which electrical code applies in Salem?
The 2026 Massachusetts Electrical Code, based on the 2026 National Electrical Code, took effect on April 24, 2026.
Do I need a permit to replace a circuit breaker in Salem?
Most electrical work in Massachusetts needs a permit filed by a licensed electrician. The electrician confirms the rule for your job with the City's Electrical Department.
Page updated 2026-10-25.