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⚡ Electrical · ZIP 01105A licensed electrician serving ZIP 01105 charges roughly $121/hour, anchored on BLS OEWS wage data for SOC 47-2111 ($34.40/hr national mean) and the MA cost-of-living index of 146.5.
| Project | Time | Typical cost | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard service call (diagnosis + minor repair) | 1–2 hours | $255 | $209 – $306 |
| Add a new outlet (15–20 amp, dedicated) | 1–3 hours | $293 | $240 – $352 |
| Ceiling fan install (existing wiring) | 1–2 hours | $279 | $228 – $334 |
| Panel upgrade (100A → 200A, includes permit) | 1 day | $2,821 | $2,313 – $3,385 |
| Level 2 EV charger install (50A circuit, hardwired) | 4–6 hours | $1,118 | $916 – $1,341 |
| Single room rewire (avg ~3 outlets + 1 fixture) | 1 day | $1,048 | $859 – $1,258 |
| Whole-house rewire (1500–2000 sq ft) | 5–10 days | $9,710 | $7,962 – $11,652 |
A licensed electrician handles anything attached to the breaker panel or carrying line voltage (120V/240V). A standard residential service call begins with the panel: the electrician verifies the main breaker rating, looks for double-tapped breakers, checks for AFCI/GFCI compliance in the right rooms, and tests for proper grounding at the service drop. Outlet, switch, and fixture work is straightforward. Panel upgrades, sub-panel adds, EV-charger installs, and whole-house rewires require a permit, a load calculation (NEC Article 220), and an inspection by the local AHJ before the panel is energized.
Cash-only quotes, "I can do it without a permit so it's cheaper," and any pressure to upsize a panel without a written load calculation explaining why.