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LaPlante Electric After all, we have a proud 45-year history of serving Greater Portland, Maine home owners. Shawn and I connected because he was a referral from a large hardware store in my area, and I needed a generator. I can't tell you how friendly and accommodating he is, super professional, on time, respectful of my home and my family. I will never, ever use another electrician as long as Shawn is available.

He has now installed two generators for me and I'll be referring work to him. Excellent organization and coordination with various other service providers to install a standby generator and hook up gas service.
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Mike LaPlante started his electrical contractor company in Portland, Maine in 1974 with the goal of treating customers as he would expect to be treated. Mike started with one pickup truck and a strong work ethic. He knew that one happy customer could lead to another. The company has grown and technology has changed.
LaPlante Electric has acquired Goggin Energy so we can be YOUR source for all things solar! We are building out our solar team with the most experienced and talented installers we can find, so YOU always get the greatest service possible. We're always looking for ways to innovate and get even better at what we love to do, so expanding into solar energy was the next best move for us and for YOU, because we believe in helping every Mainer achieve greater energy independence and sustainability.
If you are in NH and are looking for a backup generator, please call us at our standby generator hotline: 207-560-0116. Even if you simply have questions about whether having a standby generator in NH is a good idea, or how to go about getting one installed, we at LaPlante Electric want to help you.
Are you looking for a standby generator, and need an exceptional team to install it for you? LaPlante Electric performs standby generator installations in Portsmouth NH, Dover NH and the greater Seacoast NH area. We will even go to Durham, Northwood, Lee, Farmington, Rochester and Somersworth NH. In addition to performing the generator installation, we will also help you get the necessary permits and even refer you to local contractors who can help you dig the necessary trench to complete the installation.
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Michael Vessey
Feb 27, 2024
The solar installation crew from Laplante was exceptional. They showed up ready to work, explained everything and answered all of my questions. They cleaned everything up when they finished working and did a final check in with us to answer any questions/concerns before they departed. They were a great crew to work with and I would highly recommend LaPlante to my friends and family. As a matter of fact I already have done that!
Vivien Russe
Jun 19, 2022
The LaPlante crew did a wonderful job installing my heat pump system. They all were skilled, efficient, wanting to make sure their customer was informed all along the process. It was a large crew who all seemed to have a clear idea of their role and communicated well with each other. Overall it was a very positive experience
Emma Warren
Jun 06, 2022
Team #3 did an AMAZING job installing my heat pump/mini splits. From start to finish the process was great - Annalise was super informative and fabulous. My project was a tricky one and called for creativity and determination. Install day was smooth and the job was done very well. Excited to be cool this summer!
Jerry Crasnick
Apr 12, 2022
I dealt with Carson over the phone and he was patient and knowledgeable in answering my questions. Chris, the technician who came to our house, was punctual, friendly and offered some helpful suggestions on how to address our major problem (an inexplicably high electric bill from Central Maine Power). The people at LaPlante are professional and seem to really value customer service, so it's easy to see why their ratings are so positive.
Meg Nadeau
Apr 06, 2022
From the sales advisor to the crew from LaPlante everyone that came to the house to plan and install our heat pump was great! They arrived on time and worked hard the entire time they were here and even laughed along the way. They were professional and courteous. I'd definitely recommend them to anyone. Service: Ductless heating & A/C services
Glynnis Camlin
Apr 06, 2022
Dave was kind, professional and patient with my very curious young son. He addressed all of our issues and concerns and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand. Excellent value, we were prepared for a much higher bill but it was very reasonable. The young ladies in the office were also very polite and professional. I highly recommend this company.
Janine Talbot
Feb 21, 2022
Josh, Keith and Will were efficient and professional during their installation of my house generator. They went above and beyond to take care of all issues and put my mind at ease. Laplante has been easy to communicate with during the whole process. I highly recommend them.
Mkietzke
Feb 18, 2022
LaPlante Electric was great. Jon, Keith and Josh were all very professional and did great work. They showed up on time and worked in some pretty rough weather since it was freezing rain outside. They installed a heat/AC split and worked very efficiently and explained the whole system to me. I would highly recommend LaPlante to anyone who is looking for work to be done. These guys were very friendly as well and could not have asked for better service!
Nick I.
Feb 04, 2022
I want to let you know that we are thrilled with your company. Our Maine underground power line failed on a Sunday afternoon. You were able to get crew to our house on Tuesday. The crew located the break and made preparations to fix it. The ground was frozen, so they had to put a massive heat pad down to thaw the ground. Two days later they were back and they fixed the problem.

I have to say, your employees were terrific. They were polite, hard working, conscientious and very knowledgeable. They kept us informed throughout the process and we couldn't have been happier. For the snout of work it took to locate and fix the problem the price was very reasonable. I didn't get the names of all 5 guys that came on Tuesday, but they were all excellent.

A special shout out to Scott (the Forman) and Keith who were here both days. They were great representatives of LaPlante. I want to also point out that the generator you installed for us kept us fully operational the 5 days we were without power. What a Godsend! We are lucky to be LaPlante customers! Nick & Deb Ithomitis
Loretta Moody
Jan 21, 2022
Very nice workers who did the install. Communication with the company before the install was amazing. They installed a ceiling fan with light and another light fixture as well. Affordable. Will be hiring again for more work! Service: Install light fixtures
Drew Gelinas
Jan 05, 2022
We used Leplante to install 4 zone mini split to heat and cool our house. They were incredibly professional and responsive from start to finish! The salesperson was super helpful and explained every aspect of the process to make sure we were okay with all assumptions. The crew that arrived were incredibly quick, knowledgeable, and polite. They did a phenomenal job, and even gave some helpful tips around other remodels we were doing (far above and beyond). Even did a phenomenal job cleaning afterwards, down to the last fingerprint on the wall!
Rachel St Pierre
Dec 26, 2021
Dear Laplante Electric, We are excited pleased for the services on the installation of our new Generator. We are super satisfied of all the work performed by professional. We thank you very much. Sincerely Paul / Rachel St Pierre
Cat Norris
Dec 02, 2021
Needed a repair on my generator and LaPlante sent out a tech pretty quickly. Excellent service. The tech was very knowledgeable and spent time showing me how to do some basic maintenance to ensure smooth running. Really great experience and I highly recommend them.
David Halligan
Oct 22, 2021
LaPlante Electric installed a whole house standby generator for me. They were prompt and courteous and completed the job in an efficient and professional manner. They took the time to explain what they were doing and left me with the confidence that my generator will provide the protection that I was looking for. I would highly recommend LaPlante Electric.
Mo Stych
Oct 16, 2021
We are so pleased that we went with Laplante Electric for our condo lighting remodeling. We had a lot of projects to tackle and weren't sure on the specifics of what we should do. Chris came in and guided us every step of the way, clearly outlining everything that would be done and letting us approve things before he went to work with the installation.

There were times when Chris had to call in other electricians (Todd and Keith) and they were all friendly as well. We ended up expanding our project over the course of a few visits. Each time we had to have them come back to finish the work, we requested Chris because he was friendly, knowledgeable, courteous, and so helpful. Every time we flick on a switch, I'm so happy that we chose Laplante. I hope we don't have any more electrical projects in our future, but if we do, I know who to call.and that is so reassuring!
Tony G.
Oct 05, 2021
Definitely above expectations! After a little hiccup with my original appointment to get my meter/panel upgraded being cancelled, which was not totally their fault, I finally got my upgrade and now my Heath Pumps installed. The hiccup was more CMP as they cancelled due to Henri and didn't communicate it effectively, so LaPlante's crew still came and waited around for an hour. but they were able to get it rescheduled and this past Monday were able to get it done.

The two-man team was great and made sure to keep me posted at all times. Yesterday I got the Heat Pump isntall and it was beyond all expectations. Here I was expecting one or two guys and it seems like the whole company was there. well, maybe like five or six guys, and they got it knocked out. At one point even Ashton the sales rep showed up to see how everything was going and to bring the guys some coffee/donuts.

They took any feedback I had as they worked and took care to listen to suggestions on location of the various parts/units. They were courteous and went above and beyond to not be too intrusive. They even made sure to not let me cats out. lol When they were all done they made sure to clean up after themselves, double-checked to make sure it all worked properly, and even went over every detail with me on the operation and maintenance. I'd definitely use them again and look forward to see them for the yearly servicing.
Kelly
Sep 25, 2021
LaPlante Electric was recommended to me by a family member. They installed two heat pumps for me and they did a great job. The crew, Justin, Jonathan, Will and another Justin were great. Very professional, courtesy and a pleasure to work with. They answered all my questions and kept me posted through the whole process. I will definitely be using this company for other projects.
Matt E.
Mar 10, 2020
I hired these folks to fix some botched wiring done by previous owner. They fix it after quite a bit of troubleshooting, but I had a slight problem with the rearrangement of the switch's. Called, they send their owner, master electrician and original electrician out the next day and took care of everything! Then even refunded me the service fee! I'd give them a 6th Star is yelp allowed it. Above and beyond!
Doris L.
Dec 26, 2018
Very pleased with the thorough quote and service provided by Laplante Electric. There were no surprises and all went as planned. Very pleased.
Norton W.
Apr 02, 2013
These are very reliable folks. Michael and Shawn LaPlante. I have done business with for more than ten years. Now part of the Mr Sparky franchise.