Electrician Brighton, MA
Emergency electrician in Brighton, MA: one call to a licensed pro
Need an emergency electrician in Brighton, MA? Call (815) 456-4349. Moore Power Electrical is a referral service that connects Brighton owners, landlords and businesses with independent electricians licensed in Massachusetts.
- Massachusetts
licensed pros - Permits pulled
when required - Brighton
and nearby - Written estimate
before work
Brighton. Wired right.
Local homes.
Local rules.
Licensed hands.
Who we are
A referral service, not a Brighton contractor
Moore Power Electrical is a phone referral service. We do not hold an electrical license, we do not send our own crews, and we are not linked to any Boston company with a similar name.
You call and explain the problem. We pass it to an independent electrician who works in Brighton and holds a Massachusetts license.
That electrician quotes the work, pulls the Boston permit and stands behind the job. You pay the electrician, not us.
- One phone callGive us the address, the building type and what is happening.
- State licensedJobs go to Master or Journeyman electricians licensed in Massachusetts.
- Written quoteThe electrician sets out scope and price before starting.
Urgent problems
Emergency electrician in Brighton: what counts and who to call
An electrical emergency is a fault that puts people or the building at risk right now. Smoke from a panel, a burning smell, sparking outlets, water leaking into a light fixture from the unit above, and a dead hallway or stair light circuit all count.
Call 911 first for smoke or fire. Call Eversource for a downed wire or an outage on the whole street.
For a problem inside your unit or building, call (815) 456-4349 at any hour. We connect you with an electrician who takes urgent jobs in Brighton when one is available.
Many winter calls involve generators. A portable generator must feed the house through a transfer switch or an approved interlock, never through a wall outlet, and it must run outside, away from doors and windows.
Who to call first
- 911: smoke, fire, or someone shocked.
- Eversource: a wire down, a dark street, a damaged meter.
- Building owner or manager: common-area power, intercoms and hallway lights in a rental.
- An electrician: a dead circuit, a breaker that will not reset, a hot or sparking outlet.
Electrical services in Brighton
Electrical services we connect in Brighton
Not sure which one you need? Call and describe what is happening. We will match you with a licensed electrician who does that work.
Brighton buildings
Triple-deckers, apartments and condos: wiring in Brighton
Brighton has one-to-six family houses, row houses, triple-deckers, garden apartments and mid-rise apartment buildings. Many houses from the 1800s have been split into rentals and condominiums.
Boston's 2010 open space plan counted about 80 percent of occupied homes in Allston-Brighton as rentals. It also counted about 20,000 local residents attending college.
That mix shapes electrical work here. Multi-unit buildings share meter banks, common-area lighting and door entry systems, and units turn over often.
Common Brighton jobs
- Door buzzers and intercoms that stopped working
- Meter and service upgrades in converted houses
- Unit panels that run out of breaker space
- Repairs between tenants at lease turnover
Permits
Electrical permits in Brighton: Boston Inspectional Services
Brighton is a neighborhood of the City of Boston. Electrical permits for Brighton properties come from Boston's Inspectional Services Department (ISD).
Boston ISD
1010 Massachusetts Avenue, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02118.
Phone 617-635-5300. Office hours Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Applications go through the ISD online portal, even for in-person visits.
Who can apply
Only the licensed contractor who will do the work can apply. Homeowners cannot pull an electrical permit in Boston.
The contractor must be on site for the inspection.
- Work must not begin before the permit is issued.
- Work must start within six months of the permit date.
- Massachusetts enforces the Massachusetts Electrical Code, 527 CMR 12.00. The current edition is based on the 2026 National Electrical Code and took effect on April 24, 2026.
Before work starts
How to check a Massachusetts electrician's license
The Board of State Examiners of Electricians licenses electricians in Massachusetts. It is part of the state Division of Occupational Licensure.
The Board licenses Master and Journeyman electricians. It also issues separate licenses for fire warning and security system contractors and technicians.
Massachusetts requires the license type and number on any sign, listing or advertisement. A missing number is a reason to ask questions.
- 1. Get the numberAsk for the license type and number.
- 2. Look it upSearch the state's online license lookup at licensing.reg.state.ma.us.
- 3. Or call the Board(617) 701-8786 confirms status, years licensed and complaint history.
Outages and winter
Eversource outages and winter storms in Brighton
Eversource delivers electricity to Brighton. On February 21, 2018, about 2,600 Brighton homes and businesses lost Eversource power in a single outage.
Nor'easters bring heavy snow, ice and wind to Boston most winters. Ice on service drops, snow piled against meters and water entering old fixtures are common causes of winter service calls.
When power returns after an outage, surges can damage electronics and intercom controls. A surge protective device at the panel helps protect a whole building.
Winter checklist for Brighton buildings
- Keep snow and ice clear of meters and the service drop.
- Label which breaker feeds the boiler, sump pump and hallway lights.
- Test emergency and exit lights in multi-unit hallways.
- Install a transfer switch or interlock before using a generator.
Cost factors
What changes the cost of electrical work in Brighton
The electrician quotes the price in writing. We do not set or take a share of the price.
These factors drive most Brighton quotes:
- Building typePlaster walls and stacked units in older houses slow down wire runs.
- Boston permitISD permit fees start at $20 plus a rate based on the job.
- Eversource schedulingMeter and service work needs an Eversource disconnect and reconnect.
- TimingNight, weekend and storm calls usually cost more than booked work.
From call to final inspection
How a typical Brighton 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 Brighton
Your neighborhood, your local electrician
We connect homes and businesses in Brighton and nearby Massachusetts communities.
- Allston
- Brookline
- Jamaica Plain
- Somerville
- Charlestown
- Mattapan
- East Boston
- Chelsea
- Newton Center
- Newtonville
- Revere
- Roslindale
ZIP codes we serve
- 02135
Before you call: your ZIP, a photo of the panel label, and when the problem started.
Call (815) 456-4349Questions we hear
Electrician Brighton FAQs
Talk to a licensed electrician
Describe the problem and your ZIP. We will connect you with a local pro in Brighton.
Call (815) 456-4349How do I find an emergency electrician in Brighton, MA?
Call (815) 456-4349 any time. We connect you with an independent Massachusetts-licensed electrician who takes urgent jobs in Brighton when one is available. Call 911 first if you see smoke or fire.
Is there a 24 hour electrician in Brighton?
Call any time, day or night. We connect you with an electrician who takes urgent jobs when one is available. After-hours work usually costs more than a booked visit.
Who issues electrical permits in Brighton, MA?
Boston's Inspectional Services Department, because Brighton is a neighborhood of Boston. Only the licensed contractor doing the work can apply, and homeowners cannot pull the permit.
How do I check an electrician's license in Massachusetts?
Use the state's online license lookup at licensing.reg.state.ma.us, or call the Board of State Examiners of Electricians at (617) 701-8786.
Can I run a generator during an outage in my Brighton home?
Yes, if it runs outside and connects through a transfer switch or approved interlock installed by a licensed electrician. Never plug a generator into a wall outlet.
Is Moore Power Electrical a Brighton electrical company?
No. Moore Power Electrical is a referral service. We connect you with independent licensed electricians and are not connected to any company with a similar name.
Page updated 2026-10-25.