JDO Electric

Jim (the J in JDO Electric) recently helped me upgrade my panel to 200 amps and install outlets for a water heater and a stove. I really appreciated the level of communication both to coordinate work times around other work being done at my house (and my getting COVID days before he was supposed to start) and to make sure I had him doing the right work. He was always willing to stop and discuss what he was doing if I asked. After the work, he also stopped by during the city’s inspection. The work was very thorough and professional and done well and on time. I have full confidence in the work, and won’t hesitate to call him for future work. In the past 5 years he has also bailed us out of 2 separate situations where fallen branches tore the power lines off of our house. Both times I called multiple electricians and he was the quickest to call back (one was even on a weekend). He came out right away and got us up and running asap. Thanks Jim!

If you need any electrical work, I highly recommend Jim de Oliveira of JDO Electric in Somerville. We were more than halfway through a kitchen renovation, when we needed to fire our contractor. We were very concerned about finding an electrician to finish the work. Jim came to take a look at what we needed to complete, gave us an estimate, and finished the work ahead of schedule. He also took care of changing the permits and dealing with the paperwork the city (Cambridge) required to change the permit, all seamlessly. Jim is extremely professional and is always on time and prepared to do the work. Jim and his team were a pleasure to deal with and got the work done in a neat and orderly manner. It is also obvious Jim takes pride in his work and runs a tight ship. I’m only sorry I didn’t find Jim earlier!

Wow! JDO saved the day. I had some very tough electrical issues going on in a house that I was rehabbing. I needed to get them wrapped up quickly because the job would have stalled otherwise. I called JDO after calling 8 other places. 6 of which did not answer their phone and two that seemed like they had no idea what I was talking about. When I called, I got the owner personally. He was pleasant, knowledgeable and understood my crisis and urgency. He was concerned that there may be some danger of a fire. He immediately responded made the house safe and returned with his crew the very next day. Saved the day truly appreciate his response and he was very fairly priced. One of the nicest businesses I've encountered in a very long time! 6 Stars! Thanks JDO

I would highly recommend Jim and his team. We are having a gas fire insert installed and needed to run a new circuit from the main panel to the fireplace. As time was of the essence and we wanted as few visitors to the house as possible during this pandemic, Jim was able to give me an estimate based on photos he requested. He arrived at the appointed time and completed the work within a few hours. We were very impressed by the neatness of the finished work. The new cable ran discreetly through our basement and through the back of the chimney into the fireplace. He was very respectful of our property, laying down drop cloths for protection and cleaning up afterwards. We would definitely hire him for future work.

JDO updated my all the wiring in my kitchen. It had not be updated in 55 years. He also helped me decide on new recessed lighting in the ceiling, under the cabinets, and over the sink. I love the new lighting. All the new lights have dimmers. My kitchen used to cast shadows, not anymore. He also installed the dishwasher and new range hood and a plug under the sink for the hands-free faucet. I was very happy with his work. He is very professional, efficient, neat, and an excellent electrician. His fees were reasonable and within the range of the other quotes I had obtained. I have used many electricians over the years, and JDO is one of the best.