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About GoodnowFrom new construction wiring to remodel electrical, Goodnow Electric handles every residential electrical need.
Complete electrical installations for new construction homes, meeting all current code requirements.
Fast diagnosis and repair of outlets, switches, breakers, and wiring issues.
Dedicated circuits for appliances, under-cabinet lighting, and kitchen remodel electrical.
Recessed lighting, ceiling fans, fixture installation, and whole-home lighting design.
GFCI outlets, USB outlets, smart switches, and whole-room outlet upgrades.
Electrical planning and installation for home additions, renovations, and basement finishing.
We visit your home, assess the scope of work, and provide a clear written quote — no hidden fees.
We work around your schedule. The owner is on-site from start to finish.
All work is code-compliant and inspected. We clean up completely before we leave.
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“Amazing guys, fixed the wiring on an old house. The process was very smooth, rarely do I run into a business operation that is this knowledgable helpful and honest. That's why these guys deserve all the praise, they worked very hard.”
Nick Injac • Google Review
Most residential calls fall into three groups: something has stopped working, something is being added, or something is being remodeled. A dead outlet or a tripping breaker starts with diagnosis — tracing the circuit, testing connections, and finding the loose splice, failed device or overloaded circuit behind the symptom. We fix the cause, not just the part that failed.
Additions and remodels start with a load check. Kitchens need dedicated appliance circuits and counter receptacles with GFCI protection; bathrooms need their own 20-amp circuit; bedrooms and living spaces need AFCI protection under current code. When we open a wall in an older house we also look at what is already in it, because a remodel is the cheapest time to replace wiring that is past its useful life.
In occupied, finished homes we fish new wire through existing walls and ceilings wherever possible, cut only small access holes, and leave the room clean at the end of each day.
Southern Maine has a large share of older homes, and it is common to find several generations of wiring in one house: cloth-insulated cable, knob-and-tube in the walls of pre-war homes, and ungrounded two-prong outlets. Code offers practical ways to make those outlets safer — for example, GFCI protection where a ground cannot be run — and a licensed electrician can explain which option fits each room. Maine enforces the 2026 National Electrical Code for new installations, so new circuits are wired to current requirements even when the rest of the house is older.
If your panel is full or still on fuses, start with electrical panel upgrades and our guide on why Southern Maine homes outgrow 100-amp panels. For lighting projects, see lighting installation and LED upgrades; for switches and automation, smart home wiring. Homeowners in our two busiest markets can go straight to residential electrical work in Portland or in Westbrook.
Each town page covers what its housing, grid and permit office mean for residential electrical work.
This work often goes hand in hand with electrical panel upgrades, lighting installation and LED upgrades, and smart home wiring.
From our blog: why Southern Maine homes outgrow 100-amp panels and what smart home wiring is worth doing in Maine.
Still deciding? Browse answers to common electrical questions, electrical tips and guides for Maine homeowners, and the Southern Maine towns we serve.
4.9 · 87 Google Reviews
“Amazing guys, fixed the wiring on an old house. The process was very smooth, rarely do I run into a business operation that is this knowledgable helpful and honest. That's why these guys deserve all the praise, they worked very hard.”
Nick Injac • September 2026 • Google Review
“We had a major issue happen near Easter, we called multiple people, this company was right on ball calling us back. He is amazing, instead of making us feel insecure he assured us that we was in right direction, took time out of his own day to answer us after hours and even called back for a follow…”
Patricia Ranks • July 2026 • Google Review
“I cannot say enough great things about Tyler and Liam from Good Now Electric! From the moment they arrived, they were professional, courteous, and incredibly knowledgeable.”
Maria Gilley • July 2026 • Google Review
Yes. Every residential electrical job starts with a free written estimate. Call (207) 318-1022 or use the form on this page — no obligation.
Yes. Work is performed under Maine Master Electrician #MS60021971. We are fully licensed, bonded, and insured, and the owner is on-site.
We serve Westbrook, Portland, and Southern Maine — including South Portland, Scarborough, Gorham, Windham, Saco, Biddeford, Falmouth, and Cape Elizabeth.
We typically respond within 24 hours on estimates and schedule work around your calendar. Emergency calls are dispatched as quickly as possible, often the same day or night.
In Maine, most electrical work beyond simple fixture replacements requires a permit. Goodnow Electric handles permit applications and inspections so you do not have to.
Tell us about your residential electrical project and we will be in touch within 24 hours.
