What We Offer

Electrical Services in
Eastern Connecticut

Starr Electric provides residential, commercial, and industrial electrical services throughout Eastern Connecticut. Every job is handled personally by James Starr — licensed master electrician with over 30 years of experience right here in the community.

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Service 01 Real electrical panel change completed by James Starr at Starr Electric in Eastern Connecticut
Most Requested Service

Panel Changes
& Upgrades

An outdated electrical panel is one of the most serious safety hazards in any home or business. If your panel is tripping breakers, running hot, or was built before the 1990s, it may be time for an upgrade.

James handles every panel change personally — from pulling the permit to final inspection — so you get code-compliant, insurer-approved work every single time.

What's Included
  • Full panel replacement
  • 200-amp service upgrades
  • Breaker replacement
  • Load calculation
  • Permit pulling & inspection
  • Code compliance review
  • Fuse box conversions
  • Surge protection install
Service 02 Real generator hook-up and transfer switch installed by Starr Electric in Eastern Connecticut
Stay Powered Year-Round

Generator
Hook-Ups

Eastern Connecticut winters are unpredictable. Ice storms, high winds, and downed lines can leave your home without power for days. A properly installed generator hook-up means your family stays warm, your food stays cold, and your life stays on track.

Starr Electric installs generator transfer switches and interlock kits to code — safely connecting your generator to your home's electrical system without the risk of backfeeding the grid.

What's Included
  • Transfer switch installation
  • Interlock kit installation
  • Inlet box wiring
  • Load management setup
  • Code-compliant wiring
  • Testing & commissioning
  • Standby generator hookups
  • Portable generator wiring
Service 03 Real outlet and circuit installation completed by James Starr at Starr Electric Eastern CT
Expand Your Electrical

Adding Outlets
& Circuits

Running extension cords across rooms or tripping breakers when you plug in the coffee maker are signs your home needs more circuits. Whether you're building a home office, finishing a basement, or adding a workshop in the garage, Starr Electric gets it done right.

Every outlet and circuit we install meets current National Electrical Code standards — no shortcuts, no guesswork, no fire hazards hiding in your walls.

What's Included
  • Dedicated circuit runs
  • GFCI outlet installation
  • AFCI breaker upgrades
  • USB & smart outlets
  • Outdoor weatherproof outlets
  • EV charging outlet wiring
  • Kitchen & bath circuits
  • Garage & workshop circuits
Service 04 Recessed lighting and fixture installation by Starr Electric licensed electrician Eastern Connecticut
Interior & Exterior

Lighting
Installation

Good lighting transforms a space. Whether you're upgrading to recessed LEDs in the living room, adding outdoor security lighting, or installing under-cabinet lights in the kitchen — Starr Electric handles it cleanly and professionally.

We work with what you have in mind. Bring us a plan, a Pinterest photo, or just tell us what's bothering you about your current setup — and James will make it work.

What's Included
  • Recessed LED lighting
  • Ceiling fan installation
  • Dimmer switch wiring
  • Under-cabinet LED strips
  • Outdoor & security lighting
  • Landscape lighting circuits
  • Fixture & chandelier swap
  • Garage & shed lighting
Service 05 Real residential electrical work completed by licensed electrician James Starr in Eastern CT
Your Home, Done Right

Residential
Electrical

Starr Electric's core work is residential electrical service throughout Eastern Connecticut. James treats every home like his own — clean work, no mess left behind, and no job considered done until it's done right.

Whether you need a full rewire on an older Colonial, a safety inspection before selling, or just someone to fix the outlet that hasn't worked in years — this is exactly what James does every day.

What's Included
  • Full home rewiring
  • Electrical safety inspections
  • Smoke & CO detector wiring
  • Whole-home surge protection
  • Code violation corrections
  • Pre-sale electrical updates
  • Switch & outlet replacement
  • Addition & renovation wiring
Service 06 Light commercial and industrial electrical work by Starr Electric licensed contractor Eastern CT
Business & Industrial

Commercial &
Industrial

Small businesses and light industrial facilities throughout Eastern Connecticut trust Starr Electric to handle their electrical needs. James brings the same standard of quality and reliability to every commercial project that he brings to his residential work.

From tenant buildouts and office renovations to panel upgrades for manufacturing equipment — Starr Electric is licensed and insured for commercial and light industrial electrical work.

What's Included
  • Commercial panel installs
  • Tenant improvement wiring
  • 3-phase wiring
  • Conduit runs & raceways
  • Outdoor commercial lighting
  • Equipment circuit wiring
  • Office buildout electrical
  • Code & safety upgrades
Service 07 Electrician troubleshooting and repairing electrical outlet and wiring in Eastern Connecticut home
Diagnose & Fix

Troubleshooting
& Repair

Something's wrong with your electrical — but you're not sure what. Flickering lights, a dead outlet, a breaker that won't stay on, or a burning smell you can't locate. These are all signs that something needs attention right now.

James has been diagnosing electrical problems in Eastern Connecticut homes for over 30 years. He knows what to look for, where to look, and how to fix it the right way — not just patch it until next time.

What's Included
  • Circuit tracing & diagnosis
  • Dead outlet repair
  • Flickering light repair
  • Breaker replacement
  • GFCI testing & reset
  • Burning smell investigation
  • Pre-sale safety inspections
  • Aluminum wiring assessment
Eastern Connecticut's Electrician

Not Sure Which Service
You Need?

No problem. Call James directly or request a free estimate online — he'll come out, take a look, and tell you exactly what needs to be done. No sales pitch, no upselling, just an honest answer from a licensed electrician who's been doing this for 30 years.

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