From a whole-home surge protector to garage workshop power, hot tub hookups, induction stove wiring, and LED lighting throughout — Zolotas Electric handles the full range of residential electrical upgrades. Every job permitted, inspected, and built to last.
Most of what Zolotas does falls into a handful of categories: panels, heat pumps, solar, EV charging. But homeowners also need a licensed electrician for dozens of other things — the induction range they just bought, the garage they're turning into a workshop, the surge damage they want to prevent, the hot tub going in this summer.
We handle all of it. If it's residential electrical and it's in Essex County, we can do it — and we'll do it right, with permits pulled and inspections passed.
Forty years of residential work means we've worked in virtually every town in Essex County — from the older colonials and capes in Peabody and Salem to newer construction in North Andover, from coastal homes in Marblehead and Gloucester to rural properties in Boxford and Topsfield.
We know the local inspectors, the local utility (Eversource and municipal light plants), and what works in the homes we've been servicing since 1984.
📅 Not sure what you need? Call or book a free estimate. We'll look at what you have, tell you what's involved, and give you a straight price — no surprises.
Every job has specifics. Here's what you should know before calling — so you can ask the right questions and understand what you're getting.
A single lightning strike or utility surge can destroy thousands of dollars of electronics — TVs, appliances, HVAC controls, smart home systems. A whole-home surge protector installs at the panel and clamps transient voltage before it reaches your wiring.
Induction ranges require a dedicated 240V, 50A circuit. If you're switching from gas, this means running new wiring from the panel to the kitchen — and possibly upgrading the panel if you don't have the capacity.
A detached garage, workshop, or finished garage with real equipment needs real power. We size and install subpanels, run 240V circuits for compressors and saws, add lighting circuits, and set up EV charging-ready outlets.
Hot tubs require a dedicated 240V circuit with a 4-wire connection (two hots, neutral, ground), a load center within sight of the tub, and GFCI protection. It's not complicated, but it must be done to code — municipalities inspect these installs.
Upgrading to LED isn't always as simple as swapping bulbs. Recessed can conversions, new dimmer compatibility, exterior fixture replacements, and under-cabinet lighting often involve wiring work. We handle the electrical side of lighting upgrades from retrofit to full install.
Older homes often have unbalanced electrical loads — too much demand on one phase, circuits shared between areas that should be separate, or no margin for new high-draw appliances. We analyze your panel and redistribute or add circuits to give you headroom and eliminate nuisance tripping.
A hot tub hookup done wrong creates a genuine electrocution hazard. An undersized induction circuit trips breakers and damages the range. A garage subpanel sized too small means calling us back in a year when you buy a welder. Electrical work isn't just about making it work — it's about making it work safely and correctly the first time.
The permit matters for insurance. Unpermitted electrical work voids homeowner's coverage for related losses. We always pull permits — it protects you, not us.
Zolotas Electric has been serving Essex County since John Zolotas founded the company in 1984. His son Greg carries on the tradition today — same family, same standards, same commitment to doing electrical work the right way. We're not a franchise. We're not a sales organization. We're licensed Massachusetts electricians who show up, do the work correctly, and stand behind it.
Answer 8 quick questions about your home and we'll email you a personalized roadmap — with the upgrades that make sense for your situation and every Massachusetts incentive you qualify for.
Tell us what you're planning — a hot tub, a garage workshop, an induction range, or something else entirely. We'll give you a straight answer on what's involved and what it will cost. No pressure, no upsell.