EAST BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Electrical, Heating and Cooling, Contracting, and Appliance Services of Greater Boston
EMC General Contracting LLC is a licensed electrical, heating and cooling, and general contracting company at 82 Chelsea St in East Boston, serving homes and businesses within 20 miles of Boston. One trusted local team for the wiring, the heat, and the whole remodel — straight with you from the first call.
Licensed and Insured · Residential and Commercial · Same-Day May Be Available
WHAT WE DO
Pick The Service You Need
Every trade below runs under EMC's own Massachusetts licenses — electrical, heating and cooling, and general contracting, all handled by the same crew instead of subcontractors bidding out the job you're paying for. Not sure which page fits what's going on? Call 617-895-8625 and we'll point you the right way. Each service page below lists the specific jobs EMC handles, plus real photos from Greater Boston work — not stock art.
Electrical
Licensed electrician for Greater Boston homes and businesses
- Panel and service upgrades
- Troubleshooting and repairs
- EV charger installation
- Wiring and rewiring
Heating and Cooling Repair
Heating and cooling repair, done by a certified tech
- No-heat / no-cool calls
- Repairs and part replacement
- Thermostats and smart controls
Appliance Repair
Major appliance repair by a certified technician
- Kitchen appliances
- Laundry
- Refrigerators and freezers
General Contracting
Remodeling and construction, run by someone who has built whole buildings
- Kitchens and bathrooms
- Porch and deck rebuilds
- Renovations and additions
ONE CALL COVERS IT
Same-Week Service — Same-Day May Be Available
One phone call brings the same crew back for the panel, the furnace, and the framing — instead of juggling three different companies on three different schedules. Every truck that pulls up carries EMC's own Massachusetts license numbers, and every job gets the paperwork to match.
MA licensed and insured — 617-895-8625, direct
WHY CHOOSE EMC
Four Reasons Homeowners Call EMC First
These four points describe how EMC actually runs a job, from the first call to the final walkthrough — not just what gets promised on the phone. Here's what each one means for you.
Licensed Professionals
Journeyman electrician, CSL, and HIC — verified Massachusetts licenses, not a subcontractor gamble.
Local Greater Boston Team
Based in East Boston, working within 20 miles of the city — not a national call center.
Clear Communication
A straight scope and an honest price before any work starts — no runaround.
Electrical and Contracting Under One Roof
Electrical, heating and cooling, and general contracting — one license roster, one number to call.
NO RUNAROUND
HOW A JOB WITH EMC GOES
Every job — a single outlet or a full renovation — moves through the same five steps, in the same order, so you know what's coming before you say yes. No step gets skipped to save time.
- 01
Call or send the form
Tell us what is going on. Same-week is normal; same-day may be available for real emergencies.
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We come look
No real quotes over the phone — we look at the panel, the system, or the space in person first.
- 03
Written scope, honest range
Explained line by line before any work starts. No pressure, no padding.
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Licensed, permitted work
Done under EMC’s own licenses, with the permit pulled wherever the job requires one.
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Walkthrough and sign-off
Inspection where required — and you keep the paperwork for resale and insurance.
WHO'S BEHIND THE TRUCK
One Local Team, Every Trade
EMC General Contracting LLC is based in East Boston, Massachusetts, serving homeowners and businesses within 20 miles of the city. Licensed electrical work, heating and cooling repair, and general contracting all run under one roof — one team for residential and commercial jobs alike.
Owner Ethan Crespo is the Massachusetts-licensed electrician and contractor behind every job that goes out the door. That includes carrying full insurance on every job, whether it's a single service call or a multi-unit renovation.
Meet EMC →OUR STRONGEST TRADE
Licensed Electrical Work, Start To Finish
Panels, wiring, troubleshooting, EV chargers — handled by a Massachusetts-licensed journeyman electrician (License 56576B), not a subcontractor you never meet. Residential and commercial, from a dead outlet to a full building fit-out.
The seven jobs below cover most of what comes through the phone — pick one to see the specifics, or call if what you're dealing with doesn't fit neatly into a category.
Troubleshooting and repairs
Tripping breakers, dead circuits, flickering lights, burning smells — diagnosed and fixed, explained in plain words.
Panel and service upgrades
Fuse boxes, 100A→200A upgrades, crowded panels, double-taps — brought up to today's code.
Lighting
Recessed lighting, dimmers, smart switches — fixture installs and upgrades, room by room.
Outlets and switches
Tamper-resistant outlets, USB-integrated outlets, GFCI protection, dimmer and smart switches — swapped out or added wherever you need them.
EV charger installation
Level 2 home charging, sized to your panel — permits and inspection included.
Generators and surge protection
Standby options, interlock kits, whole-home surge protection.
Commercial fit-outs
Storefronts, offices, restaurants — build-outs, panel work, code corrections, lighting.
Go deeper
Each guide below covers one job start to finish — what's involved, what it depends on, and what to expect the day EMC shows up to do it.
RECENT WORK
Real Jobs, Real Greater Boston Neighborhoods
A mix of electrical calls and full renovations — built and repaired by EMC's own team, not a subcontractor roulette. Every photo below is a real EMC job in Greater Boston, not a stock shot.
Greater Boston — Panel Mid-Swap
Mid-swap: what decades of add-ons look like inside a panel
East Boston — 1209 Bennington
Five ground-up condos, including three penthouses — two with private rooftop decks and second-level primary suites, the third with a panoramic rooftop deck over the city and water.
East Boston — 95 Addison
Ten ground-up condos with open layouts, elevated ceilings, and expansive windows.
East Boston — 73 Falcon
Three ground-up 2-bedroom, 2-bath condos with clean lines and high-end finishes.
REAL CALLS, REAL PHOTOS
THE PROBLEMS WE WALK INTO
Burnt panels. Handyman wiring. Heat that quits on the coldest night. This is what our phone looks like — and what it looks like handled. Every photo below came off an actual EMC job in Greater Boston — nothing staged, nothing stock.
WHERE WE WORK
SERVING 20 MILES AROUND BOSTON
EMC works out of 82 Chelsea St in East Boston, and most calls land within a short drive of that base. The towns below sit closest to home; the full service-area list covers everywhere EMC reaches within 20 miles of Boston. Each town page lists the housing stock and common jobs EMC sees in that specific area.
ANSWERS
COMMON QUESTIONS
What areas does EMC cover?
EMC serves homes and businesses within 20 miles of Boston, from its base at 82 Chelsea St in East Boston — Boston neighborhoods, and surrounding cities and towns.
Is EMC licensed and insured?
Yes. EMC General Contracting LLC holds a Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician license (56576B), a Construction Supervisor License (CSL-120231), a Home Improvement Contractor registration (HIC-21274), and EPA 608 Universal certification — and is fully insured.
How fast can EMC get someone out?
Same-week is normal. Same-day may be available for real emergencies — call 617-895-8625 and ask.
Does EMC give free estimates?
Yes — a written scope and an honest price range before any work starts. No pressure, no padding.
Does EMC pull permits?
Yes. Licensed work gets permitted and inspected the way Massachusetts requires — that protects you at sale time and with insurance.
What does EMC charge?
No phone-menu pricing — every job is different. We look first, then quote in writing before work starts.
Need Electrical or Contracting Service?
One call covers the wiring, the heat, and the whole remodel — licensed, insured, and based right here in Greater Boston. Same-week service is standard, and same-day may be possible for a real emergency — call and ask what's available today.
