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Electrical Work That Fits Your Home

Massachusetts homes come in every age and style: 1890s triple-deckers in Watertown, mid-century colonials in Newton, new builds in Metrowest and shingled cottages on the Cape. Each has its own electrical challenges. Our electricians know how to work in older homes without unnecessary damage, how to bring outdated wiring up to code, and how to plan new circuits for the way families live today.

We start with a walkthrough, explain what we find in plain language and give you a clear estimate before work begins.

Kitchen renovation lighting and wiring by a residential electrician in Newton

Residential Electrical Services

  • Electrical troubleshooting and repairs
  • Service panel and service upgrades
  • Whole-home and partial rewiring (including knob-and-tube and aluminum wiring replacement [CONFIRM offered])
  • Kitchen, bath and basement renovation wiring
  • Additions and finished spaces
  • Recessed, under-cabinet and specialty lighting
  • Landscape and outdoor lighting
  • EV charger installation
  • Dedicated circuits for appliances, heat pumps and mini-splits
  • GFCI/AFCI protection and outlet upgrades
  • Generator hookups and interlocks [CONFIRM offered]
  • Smoke and CO detectors and home fire alarm systems
  • Home security alarm systems
  • Ceiling fans, outdoor outlets and exterior fixtures

For Homeowners, Renovators & Builders

Homeowners.

Repairs, upgrades and the projects on your list, handled by electricians who respect your home and clean up after themselves.

Renovators & GCs.

Reliable rough-in and trim-out on your schedule, with permits and inspections handled.

Home Builders.

Full electrical for new single-family, townhome and multifamily construction. See New Construction →.

Why Homeowners Choose Boston Coast & Island

Upfront estimates.

You'll know the scope and cost before we start.

Permits & inspections handled.

We pull permits and meet the inspector, so you don't have to.

Clean, careful work.

Drop cloths down, dust kept to a minimum, worksite cleaned daily.

Safety first.

Every job is done to the current Massachusetts Electrical Code.

Colonial home typical of the Newton and Watertown houses our residential electricians wireElectrician installing new outlets during a home electrical upgrade in Boston

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit for electrical work in Massachusetts?

Most electrical work beyond simple like-for-like replacements requires a permit pulled by a licensed electrician. We handle the permit and inspection for every job that needs one.

My house is old. Is the wiring safe?

Not always. Old wiring, overloaded circuits, missing grounding and outdated panels are common in older homes. We can inspect your system and tell you honestly what needs attention and what can wait.

How long does a typical job take?

Many repairs and small installs are done in a day. Renovations, rewiring and panel upgrades take longer. We'll give you a timeline with your estimate.

Do I need to be home?

Not necessarily. Many customers give us access and we send updates and photos. [CONFIRM]

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