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Electrical Services in Boston, MA
Compare 24 electrical services contractors near you in Boston and surrounding area with an average rating of 4.9/5. Get free quotes, read reviews, and find the right pro for your project.
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AMG Electric Inc.
5.011+ years onlineBoston Elite Electric Contractors
5.0Electric Hero LLC
5.03+ years onlineE/R Electric
5.0Galaxy Electrical Contractors
5.0Ledbetter electric
5.0Taylor Electrical
5.0Crowe Electric
4.98+ years onlineGreater Boston Electrical Inc.
4.9JDO Electric
4.9~21 years onlineRoscoe Electrical Boston
4.9Wire Up Electrics Boston
4.8James Holske Electrician
4.69 mo onlineSparky’s Electric Boston
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Electrical Services in Boston, MA
Boston electricians in this directory cover Beacon Hill, Back Bay, the South End, Cambridge-adjacent neighbourhoods, Brookline, and surrounding Suffolk and Middlesex County. Boston electrical work involves city permit complexity and union labor. A typical 200-amp panel upgrade runs $4,500-$8,000 due to permit and access complexity.
Eversource and National Grid cover most Boston electric service. Boston ISD permits all service work — DIY permits are rare. Whole-home Type 2 surge protection runs $300-$700 installed.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is Boston electrical so expensive?
- ISD permit complexity, urban access, and union labor add 50-100% to suburban pricing.
- Do I need a permit for a Boston panel upgrade?
- Yes — Boston ISD requires permits filed by a licensed master electrician.
- Will my EV charger need a service upgrade?
- Often yes — older Boston brownstone services rarely have headroom.
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