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Commercial Lighting & Electrical Services | Cambridge, MA


Master Electricians Serving Kendall Square, Harvard Square, and the Alewife Biotech Corridor.

Technical Expertise for the Cambridge Market

A-1 Lighting Service Company provides high-performance electrical solutions for Cambridge’s demanding commercial, academic, and industrial sectors. Since 1965, we have managed the specific technical requirements of the Cambridge market, including strict building codes, energy efficiency mandates, and high-security facility protocols.


1. Facility & Property Management Support

We provide a single point of contact for ongoing electrical maintenance across large-scale Cambridge portfolios.

  • Emergency Systems Compliance: Monthly and annual testing of emergency ballast units (EBUs) and exit signage for high-occupancy academic and office buildings.

  • Troubleshooting & Repair: Rapid diagnosis of tripping breakers, faulty low-voltage switches, and lighting control system failures.

  • Preventative Maintenance: Systematic relamping and cleaning programs to extend the life of high-end architectural fixtures.

2. Logistics & High-Output Environments

For transit hubs and fleet service centers near Alewife and Mass Ave, we provide ruggedized electrical infrastructure.

  • Industrial LED Upgrades: Installation of vapor-tight fixtures and high-bay LEDs in garages and car-prep facilities.

  • Data & Power Integration: Running dedicated home-run circuits and CAT5 cabling for secure server rooms and point-of-sale systems.

  • Fleet Service Support: Maintenance of high-reach exterior pole lighting and aerial feeds using our own bucket truck fleet.

3. Specialized Retail & Mixed-Use

Maintaining the operational integrity of high-traffic storefronts in Cambridge’s historic squares.

  • Signage Maintenance: Technical repair of neon, LED-simulated neon, and illuminated blade signs.

  • Architectural Lighting: Precision maintenance of track lighting, recessed downlights, and specialized globe fixtures in retail and dining spaces.

  • Clean-Room & Lab Awareness: Experienced in working within sensitive environments that require specific “suit-up” protocols and minimal disruption.


The A-1 Lighting Advantage for Cambridge

  • Self-Performed High Reach: We operate our own 55ft bucket trucks, eliminating the cost and delay of third-party equipment rentals for pole light repairs.

  • Regulatory Knowledge: Deep familiarity with the Cambridge Outdoor Lighting Ordinance to ensure your exterior lighting is code-compliant.

  • Master Electricians: Licensed and insured professionals capable of handling everything from simple outages to complex panel upgrades and motor-control troubleshooting.


Request a Professional Consultation

Ensure your Cambridge facility is compliant, efficient, and fully operational.

A-1 Lighting Service Company Commercial. Industrial. Institutional. Phone: (781) 289-5040