Lexington has more than one kind of older home. Alongside historic streets and houses, neighborhoods such as Five Fields and Peacock Farm reflect its mid-century architecture. An electrical project should respect the rooms, finishes and layout you want to keep.
Planning a kitchen renovation, new lighting or an EV charger? Start with the equipment you want to add and the wiring routes available. We assess the existing system and electrical demand before recommending a dedicated circuit, panel replacement or service upgrade. A home's age alone does not tell us that its wiring is unsafe.
As your electrical contractor, we explain the proposed work and pricing before you authorize it. Share previous renovation details, equipment specifications and any inspection findings so we can plan around your home. For a repair, tell us what stopped working and when you first noticed it.
Thoughtful upgrades. Clear next steps.
From a better-lit kitchen to charging your car at home, the most useful upgrade starts with how you use the space. We help you sort out the electrical work before you commit to equipment or open finished walls.
Lexington's Five Fields and Peacock Farm neighborhoods include mid-century homes with distinctive layouts. When planning new fixtures, consider ceiling construction, wiring access and the finishes you want to preserve. Recessed lighting is one option; well-placed surface fixtures, task lights and compatible dimmers may suit the room better.
Explore lighting installationShare the appliance list before a kitchen or laundry remodel. A new range, laundry appliance or home-office setup may need a dedicated circuit. We assess demand and the existing panel; empty breaker spaces alone do not establish available capacity.
Plan dedicated circuitsFor an EV charger, we review your parking location, cable route and charging needs. Compatible load management may avoid an unnecessary service upgrade. For a standby generator, start with what you want powered, then review electrical loads, transfer equipment, placement and natural gas or propane coordination.
Explore home EV chargingLexington accepts permit applications through OpenGov/ViewPoint Cloud, and electrical inspections are handled by its Inspector of Wires. We confirm permit and inspection requirements for the agreed work. If a project affects the exterior of a protected property, check applicable local review before settling on equipment locations.
Service changes may also require coordination with the utility company. Include that step in the project schedule.
Family-owned since 1979
Call with your Lexington address and a brief description of the repair or installation. For planned upgrades, have equipment details and renovation plans ready.
Our office will explain the appropriate appointment and applicable fees. Diagnosing a problem is a charged service visit; planned installation estimates are a different appointment type.
Schedule OnlineWe serve Lexington from our Dracut office. Sylvester Electric is family-owned since 1979 and provides electrical repairs, installation and upgrades. We do not have a Lexington office.
Lexington uses OpenGov/ViewPoint Cloud for permit applications and has an Inspector of Wires for electrical inspections. Before work begins, we confirm the permits and inspections needed for the agreed scope, along with any utility company coordination.
Not always. We review your existing load, equipment condition, charger specifications and circuit route. Suitable load management, including Stepwise where compatible, may be an option. The assessment determines whether an upgrade is needed.
Yes. We investigate the circuit and connected equipment to identify the cause and explain repair options. A diagnostic appointment is a charged service visit; our office explains applicable fees when you book.
Yes. Tell us which finishes and architectural details you want to preserve. We review fixture locations, dimming compatibility and access for wiring. For exterior changes to a protected property, confirm any applicable local review before finalizing the installation.
Share your Lexington address, the problem or planned project, equipment details and any relevant renovation plans. Call or use our existing online scheduling options. Our office confirms the appointment type, availability and applicable fees; an estimate for planned work differs from a diagnostic visit.
Licensed in Massachusetts & New Hampshire
MA Electrical Business #4328 A1
Master Electrician: MA #18290 A · NH #11225
