Local Electrician Serving Burlington, VT
Hood Electric provides residential and small commercial electrical work throughout Burlington, Williston, and surrounding Vermont communities. Owner Nick Hood works directly with homeowners, builders, and contractors on everything from electrical repairs and rewiring to panel upgrades and generator installations. In Burlington, that means working with older homes, renovations, rental properties, additions, and new construction. In Williston, Hood Electric also supports newer homes, custom builds, growing commercial areas, and properties that need more electrical capacity.
Burlington includes distinct areas such as the Old North End, New North End, South End, Downtown/Waterfront, Hill Section, and University area.
Service Areas We Cover
Hood Electric serves homeowners, builders, contractors, and small businesses across a broad portion of northwestern and central Vermont. The core service area includes Burlington and Williston, with electrical work also available throughout nearby Chittenden, Addison, and Washington County communities.
- Burlington, VT: 05401, 05408, and applicable 05405 properties
- Williston, VT: 05495
- Colchester, VT: 05446
- Richmond, VT: 05477
- Hinesburg, VT: 05461
- Ferrisburgh, VT: 05456
- Stowe, VT: 05672
- Waterbury, VT: 05676 and nearby Waterbury Center areas
- Middlebury, VT: 05753
- Montpelier, VT: 05602
- Nearby communities: Shelburne, Charlotte, South Burlington, Essex, Jericho, Bolton, Huntington, Bristol, Vergennes, Monkton, New Haven, Waitsfield, Middlesex, and surrounding areas
Hood Electric works throughout communities connected by major Vermont routes such as Interstate 89, U.S. Route 2, U.S. Route 7, Route 15, Route 100, Route 116, and Route 2A. That service area covers everything from Burlington neighborhoods and Williston developments to rural homes, mountain-area properties, custom builds, renovations, and small commercial properties farther south and east.
Burlington and Chittenden County
In Burlington, Hood Electric serves the Old North End, New North End, South End, Downtown, Hill Section, Waterfront, and areas near the University of Vermont. Nearby work also extends into South Burlington, Colchester, Williston, Richmond, Hinesburg, Shelburne, and other Chittenden County communities.
Waterbury, Stowe, and Central Vermont
Hood Electric also serves properties around Waterbury, Waterbury Center, Stowe, Bolton, Middlesex, and the surrounding central Vermont area. These communities include year-round residences, second homes, renovations, rural properties, and homes where generator installation or electrical system upgrades may be especially useful.
Middlebury and Addison County
Service extends south toward Middlebury, Ferrisburgh, Vergennes, Bristol, New Haven, Monkton, and nearby Addison County communities. Hood Electric can assist with electrical repairs, panel upgrades, rewiring, new construction, additions, and generator projects throughout this part of the service area.
Montpelier and Nearby Communities
Properties around Montpelier and nearby Washington County communities may also fall within Hood Electric’s service area. For projects near the outer edge of the coverage area, customers can call (802) 522-5715 to confirm availability and scheduling.
Electrician Services in Burlington and Williston
Hood Electric handles electrical projects for homeowners, builders, contractors, and small businesses. Services include:
- Electrical troubleshooting and electrical repair
- Panel swaps, panel upgrades, and service upgrades
- Three way switch wiring
- Generator installation
- Automatic and manual transfer switch installation
- Rewiring and electrical system upgrades
- Whole house generator installation
- Electrical work for additions, renovations, custom homes, and new construction
Electrical Company for Homes, Renovations, and New Construction
Burlington has a mix of older housing, multifamily properties, university-area housing, newer renovations, and commercial buildings. The city specifically identifies older housing stock in the Old North End and King Street area as a focus for rehabilitation. Hood Electric can help property owners update electrical systems as part of renovations, additions, and larger home improvements.
In Williston, projects may involve newer developments, custom homes, and properties around growing residential and commercial areas such as Finney Crossing and Taft Corners.
Three Way Switch Wiring
Three way switches allow one light or group of lights to operate from two locations. They make sense for stairways, hallways, large rooms, garages, and spaces with more than one entrance. Hood Electric can install new three way switch wiring or troubleshoot switches that no longer work correctly.
Generator Installation
Vermont storms and winter weather make backup power a practical consideration. Hood Electric installs standby generator systems for homeowners who want important household equipment to keep running during an outage.
The system can support selected circuits or, when properly designed and sized, much more of the home. Nick evaluates the property’s electrical setup and generator requirements before completing the installation.
Transfer Switch Installation
A transfer switch safely changes a property’s electrical supply between utility power and a generator. Automatic transfer switches are commonly paired with standby propane or natural gas generators so the system can start and transfer power without the homeowner manually changing connections.
Hood Electric installs transfer switches as part of properly planned generator systems.
Rewire and Electrical System Upgrades
Older wiring, damaged conductors, renovations, vermin damage, and increased electrical demand can all create reasons to rewire part or all of a property. Hood Electric evaluates the existing system and determines where updated wiring makes sense.
This work is especially relevant during Burlington renovations where walls are already open, or when an older property needs improvements before a new addition or electrical load is added.
Whole House Generator Installation
A whole house generator gives homeowners another layer of security during utility outages — especially when the home relies on electrical equipment for heating systems, refrigeration, water equipment, communications, or other daily needs.
Hood Electric can coordinate the electrical side of a standby generator installation, including the transfer equipment and connections required for the home’s electrical system.
Local Knowledge and Trust
Hood Electric started in October 2024 and is owned and operated by Nick Hood. Nick became a Certified Master Electrician in 2026. Customers work directly with Nick rather than passing project details through several employees.
Why Burlington and Williston Customers Choose Hood Electric
Hood Electric is built around straightforward communication, solid electrical work, and direct accountability. The person discussing the project with you is also the electrician doing the work.
That matters on renovations, generator installations, troubleshooting calls, and custom homes where details can change as the project moves forward. Nick can work directly with homeowners or coordinate with builders and smaller contracting crews to keep electrical work moving without unnecessary layers of communication.
Local Electrical FAQ
Do you serve both 05401 and 05408 in Burlington?
Yes. Hood Electric serves Burlington properties in both 05401 and 05408, along with applicable properties around the University area and surrounding communities.
Do you work on older homes in Burlington's Old North End?
Yes. Older Burlington homes may need updated wiring, electrical troubleshooting, panel work, or electrical improvements during a renovation. Hood Electric can inspect the existing setup and recommend the appropriate work.
Do you provide electrical work near UVM and student housing?
Yes. Hood Electric serves the Burlington area, including neighborhoods around the University of Vermont. UVM itself uses the 05405 campus ZIP for many campus buildings and residence halls.
Do you serve homes around Taft Corners and Williston Road?
Yes. Hood Electric serves Williston, including properties around Taft Corners, Williston Road, Route 2A, and surrounding residential and commercial areas.
Can you install a standby generator for Vermont winter outages?
Yes. Hood Electric installs generator and transfer switch systems for homeowners who want dependable backup power. The proper generator size and electrical setup depend on what you want powered during an outage.
Schedule an Electrician in Burlington, Williston, or Central Vermont
Need electrical work in Burlington, Williston, Waterbury, Stowe, Middlebury, Montpelier, or a nearby Vermont community? Call Hood Electric at (802) 522-5715 or visit HoodElectricVT.com to discuss your project and confirm service availability in your area.