About Coastal Electrical
Established in 1998, Coastal Electrical is a locally-owned well-respected electrician contractor focused on residential service work in Cambridge, MA and the surrounding suburbs. Specialties include panel upgrades, EV chargers, whole-home surge protection, generator installation, knob-and-tube and aluminum wiring repair, and smart-home / low-voltage wiring. The shop is known for explaining the work in plain English before quoting it, never running cash-only off-the-books jobs, and pulling proper permits on everything past a like-for-like outlet swap. Active state license and full liability insurance on every truck.
Coastal Electrical serves homeowners across Cambridge, MA and surrounding ZIP codes including 02138, 02139, 02140, 02141, 02142. Pricing is up-front and quoted in writing before any work begins, with no obligation if the estimate isn't right for your project.
Services offered
- Generator install & maintenance
- Whole-home surge protection
- Ceiling fan install
- Dedicated circuits for major appliances
- Service panel upgrades (200A)
- Outdoor & landscape lighting
Service area
Coastal Electrical covers Cambridge and the surrounding metro, typically responding to addresses within 25–35 miles of 02139. Same-day appointments are commonly available for non-emergency requests booked before noon, and 24/7 emergency dispatch is offered for active leaks, electrical hazards, no-heat/no-cool calls, and lockouts when applicable.
Licensing & insurance
FixNearMe verifies that Coastal Electrical holds an active MA contractor license (#MA-851921) and carries general liability insurance covering work at residential properties. We re-verify licensing annually and remove any pro whose status lapses or whose review pattern deteriorates.
How to request a quote
Use the free quote form on this page to send your job details directly to Coastal Electrical and up to two other nearby electricians in Cambridge. You'll receive up-front written quotes — usually within an hour during business hours — so you can compare apples to apples before booking.