Electrician Inc. · Worcester, MA

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Residential Electrical Services for Worcester, MA Homes

William F. Riley Electrician Inc. provides electrical services for homes in Worcester, MA, and many nearby towns. Owner and licensed electrician Billy Riley and his apprentice handle everything from a dead outlet to a full rewire, with trusted subcontractors when a job needs more hands. Before we start any job you book with us, you’ll get a free, written, itemized estimate.

12+

Years in the Trade

2.5k+

Projects Completed

       Google rating 
  4.8

Google rating

1-Year

Workmanship Warranty

Our Main Electrical Services

The electrical needs we handle in residential homes across Worcester, MA, and nearby towns center on six main services.

EV Charger Installation

We install the Level 2 home charger you purchase, whether it is a Tesla, ChargePoint, Wallbox, or any J1772 charger. App setup and the first charge are included, and the job typically takes 3-5 hours.

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Emergency Electrician, Day or Night

Emergency calls reach us 24/7 for lost power, a burnt outlet, or a burning smell. Call or text (774) 261-3924.

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Repairs & Troubleshooting

Every repair starts with troubleshooting. We find the cause of electrical problems, such as flickering lights, faulty or dead outlets, circuit breaker issues, or tripping breakers, and then we fix them.

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Smoke Detectors & Fire Alarms

We troubleshoot and replace smoke detectors in homes and small businesses. In homes and multi-family buildings, we also update hardwired smoke detectors.

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Panel Upgrades

Billy upgrades old and undersized panels from 100A to 200A or to 400A for very large homes and ADUs, typically in 1 day. He also adds sub-panels, replaces old FPE and Zinsco panels, and installs Square D, Eaton, and Siemens panels. We coordinate the work with your utility, such as National Grid or Eversource.

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Lighting

Inside and out, we handle LED upgrades and install recessed lights, accent lighting, smart lighting, outdoor security lights, and low-voltage path lighting. We use Lutron (including its Caseta line), Leviton, and Halo. A typical room takes 1-2 days.

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Residential Wiring and Other Electrical Jobs

Billy also takes on these electrical jobs in homes:

Rewiring: Knob-and-tube wiring replacement, aluminum wiring remediation or conversion to copper, and full home rewires. A full rewire typically takes 1-3 weeks and ends with an insurance documentation letter.

Generator hookups and transfer switches: Whole-home and portable generator hookups, plus transfer switch installation.

Mini-split wiring: Dedicated circuits and hookups for ductless mini-splits.

Boiler electrical work: Boiler wiring and hookups.

New construction wiring: Electrical rough-in for new builds, additions, and remodels, plus appliance installations.

Electrical inspections: Code-compliance inspections of your home’s electrical systems before you buy, sell, or renovate.

Outlets and switches: New outlets and switches added, and existing ones replaced, upgraded, or moved.

Ceiling fan installation: Ceiling fans installed and wired.

Smart home wiring: Smart switches, plus wiring for voice control and whole-house automation.

Generator hookups and transfer switches: Whole-home and portable generator hookups, plus transfer switch installation.

Mini-split wiring: Dedicated circuits and hookups for ductless mini-splits.

Boiler electrical work: Boiler wiring and hookups.

New construction wiring: Electrical rough-in for new builds, additions, and remodels, plus appliance installations.

Electrical inspections: Code-compliance inspections of your home’s electrical systems before you buy, sell, or renovate.

Outlets and switches: New outlets and switches added, and existing ones replaced, upgraded, or moved.

Ceiling fan installation: Ceiling fans installed and wired.

Smart home wiring: Smart switches, plus wiring for voice control and whole-house automation.

Small Commercial Jobs

Our work for small outfits includes small business renovations, dedicated circuits, and light retrofits for storefronts, restaurants, and rentals.

Billy works under MA Electrician License #57377-B. We’re insured with general liability on every job and provide a certificate of insurance upon request.

Why Homeowners Hire Us as Their Residential Electrician

Every planned job comes with a written price up front, and you pay after we finish, by cash, check, Venmo, or invoice. Our estimates are free and itemized, with no deposit for a quote. This does not include emergency calls. Once you approve, Billy pulls permits as needed, and most jobs start within 1-2 weeks. He does the work to the Massachusetts Electrical Code under MA Electrician License #57377-B, and it comes with our 1-year workmanship warranty, plus the manufacturer warranties we pass on to you.