We offer free written estimates and take emergency calls 24/7.
Homeowners and small businesses call us for electrical repairs, upgrades, and installs when they need an electrician in Worcester, MA, or a nearby town.
Owner William “Billy” Riley runs this family-owned company and has over 12 years of experience in the trade.
Free Written Estimate
12+
Years in the Trade
2.5k+
Projects Completed
Google rating
1-Year
Workmanship Warranty
The cost depends on the job, and we give you a free written estimate before any work starts. Here's our process, from estimate to the finished job.
Free estimates: Every estimate for planned work is written, itemized, and free. Emergency calls are not covered by a free estimate.
Fair, honest pricing: You see the full price before you decide whether to go ahead.
On time: You get a dependable electrician who arrives at the time we agree on.
Payment after the job: Once the work is done, you pay by cash, check, or Venmo, or we can send an invoice.
Permits and inspections: For jobs in Worcester, the city issues the electrical permit and inspects the finished work.
Free estimates: Every estimate for planned work is written, itemized, and free. Emergency calls are not covered by a free estimate.
Fair, honest pricing: You see the full price before you decide whether to go ahead.
On time: You get a dependable electrician who arrives at the time we agree on.
Payment after the job: Once the work is done, you pay by cash, check, or Venmo, or we can send an invoice.
Permits and inspections: For jobs in Worcester, the city issues the electrical permit and inspects the finished work.
Our six main services are home EV charger installation, emergency calls, electrical repairs, fire alarm work, panel upgrades, and lighting. Our residential electrical work also includes:
Old wiring: We replace knob-and-tube wiring, do full rewires with modern circuits, and remediate aluminum wiring or change it to copper.
Home electrical inspections: Before you buy, sell, or renovate, we check a home's wiring against the Massachusetts Electrical Code.
Generators: Billy installs transfer switches and hookups for whole-home and portable generators.
Mini splits and boilers: We run dedicated circuits for ductless mini splits, working alongside your HVAC installer, and we wire boilers.
Smart home wiring: We wire smart switches, voice control, and whole-house automation.
Lighting design: Billy designs custom indoor lighting and installs outdoor lighting for decks and patios.
Outlets, fans, and appliances: We add, replace, upgrade, and move outlets and switches, and we install ceiling fans and appliances.
New construction and remodels: For a new home, addition, or remodel, we handle the electrical during construction.
Billy installs your Level 2 home EV charger, including Tesla, ChargePoint, and Wallbox units, and any other J1772 charger. A typical install takes 3 to 5 hours, including app setup and the first charge.
We take emergency electrical calls 24/7 for a burnt outlet, a burning smell, or a power loss in part of your home. Call or text (774) 261-3924 and tell us what's going on.
Our electrical repairs start with troubleshooting, so we find the cause before we make the fix. That means tracking down the cause of problems such as flickering lights, dead or faulty outlets, and breakers that trip or won’t reset.
We troubleshoot and replace smoke detectors in homes and businesses, and we update hardwired smoke detectors in single-family and multi-family homes. If your detectors keep chirping, are past their replacement date, or you're finishing a new room, we'll wire in new ones that all sound together.
We upgrade old and undersized panels from 100A to 200A or to 400A for very large homes and ADUs, usually in 1 day. Billy also replaces FPE and Zinsco panels, adds sub-panels, and installs Square D, Eaton, and Siemens panels. We coordinate the work with your utility company, such as National Grid or Eversource.
Indoors and out, we install LED upgrades, recessed lights, accent lighting, smart lighting, outdoor security lights, and low-voltage path lighting. We use lighting from brands such as Leviton, Halo, and Lutron, including its Caseta line. A typical room takes 1 to 2 days.
Billy installs your Level 2 home EV charger, including Tesla, ChargePoint, and Wallbox units, and any other J1772 charger. A typical install takes 3 to 5 hours, including app setup and the first charge.
We take emergency electrical calls 24/7 for a burnt outlet, a burning smell, or a power loss in part of your home. Call or text (774) 261-3924 and tell us what's going on.
Our electrical repairs start with troubleshooting, so we find the cause before we make the fix. That means tracking down the cause of problems such as flickering lights, dead or faulty outlets, and breakers that trip or won’t reset.
We troubleshoot and replace smoke detectors in homes and businesses, and we update hardwired smoke detectors in single-family and multi-family homes. If your detectors keep chirping, are past their replacement date, or you're finishing a new room, we'll wire in new ones that all sound together.
We upgrade old and undersized panels from 100A to 200A or to 400A for very large homes and ADUs, usually in 1 day. Billy also replaces FPE and Zinsco panels, adds sub-panels, and installs Square D, Eaton, and Siemens panels. We coordinate the work with your utility company, such as National Grid or Eversource.
Indoors and out, we install LED upgrades, recessed lights, accent lighting, smart lighting, outdoor security lights, and low-voltage path lighting. We use lighting from brands such as Leviton, Halo, and Lutron, including its Caseta line. A typical room takes 1 to 2 days.
MA License #57377-B
William “Billy” Riley
Owner
Billy was born and raised in Central Massachusetts and owns William F. Riley Electrician Inc., a local, family-owned Worcester electrician. He’s part of the local business community as a member of BNI’s Profit Rockets chapter in Auburn. Billy works with his apprentice, and trusted subcontractors join the crew when a job needs more hands.
Licensed by the state:
Billy holds MA Electrician License #57377-B.
Over 12 years in the trade:
Billy has many years of hands-on experience and has run his own business since 2021.
1-year workmanship warranty:
We stand behind our work for a year and pass manufacturer warranties on to our customers.
Track record:
2.5k projects completed and counting.
When you compare electricians in Worcester, MA, ask about their experience with your type of project, and request a license number and a written, itemized estimate.
W. F. Riley Electrician is based in Worcester, MA, and serves nearby towns in the surrounding area. You'll find us helping homeowners and small businesses with electrical work in:
Don’t see your town listed? Call or text us at (774) 261-3924 and ask if we can come to you.
W. F. Riley Electrician takes on small commercial work alongside residential electrical services, such as light retrofits for storefronts, restaurants, and rentals, small business renovations, and dedicated circuits for businesses. Small business owners in the Worcester, MA, area get the same free written estimate and reliable work we bring to homeowners.
Tell us about your electrical needs. We provide free estimates — itemized and in writing.
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Hours:
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Emergency calls 24/7, including Sunday.
Based in:
Worcester, MA
Yes. Billy holds MA Electrician License #57377-B from the Board of State Examiners of Electricians. We're insured with general liability on every job and will provide a certificate of insurance upon request. We pull permits when needed.
Yes, we take emergency calls 24/7, including Sundays. Call or text us at (774) 261-3924 for lost power, a burnt outlet, or a burning smell. Our regular hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, and Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Most jobs start within 1 to 2 weeks after you approve your free written estimate. Many jobs take a day or less: a panel upgrade usually takes 1 day, and an EV charger install takes 3 to 5 hours.
William F. Riley Electrician Inc. is based in Worcester, MA, and helps homeowners and small businesses with electrical work in 26 Massachusetts towns. Please call or text (774) 261-3924, or contact us here to request a written estimate.
