Serving Maynard, MA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1987
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"Very prompt, excellent job in installing a fan in the bathroom. Overall, I would hire them again for electrical work."
Serving Maynard, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1996
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I had Harland Electric come out and check out my electrical panel due to an issue where the electric dryer kept tripping the circuit breaker. (There was water near the breaker that I observed when it did this.) I had a few other minor things I wanted to have them check at the same time. The guys (Kevin and Derek) were great and knowledgeable and recommended I replace the panel due to the corrosion. I got an e-mail from Bill Harland who gave me information on what my options were and some estimates. I asked a bunch of questions and Bill was a great help in making a final decision. I felt he was honest about his recommendation as I debated doing a more expensive upgrade and Bill felt for my situation it would be overkill. I opted for a full replacement 100amp with the feed from the outside. (My house is very small and 100 amps has always been more than sufficient) Kevin and Mike showed up on time for the appointment and did an awesome job on the replacement. The work was high quality, neat and professional. The guys were also great around the young children (2 and 5), they very friendly and even my wife was comfortable (and that's impressive). They cleaned up completely and even took care of a couple of additional things that I had hoped (but didn't expect) they'd be able to get to. There were no surprises with the bill and within the estimate (even with the extra stuff). Judy in the office was also very nice and great with setting up schedules and dealing with the deposit. I will definitely use Harland again if I need electrical work done."
Serving Maynard, MA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1973
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Emergency services offered
"Paul arrived on time, quickly identified a workable solution to my electrical need. He noted equipment and wiring I already had installed and used that knowledge to give me an estimate that was much less than previous estimates. He is very knowledgeable, got the job done quickly and I would heartily recommend him for any electrical work."
Serving Maynard, MA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2005
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Emergency services offered
"Excellent VMA is extremely helpful and professional. I would hire them again for any electrical work"
Serving Maynard, MA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Joe and a helper showed up on time and handled my electrical issues perfectly and efficiently. It was a pleasure working with him. I'd definitely hire Joe again."
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Serving Maynard, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2006
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"We've used Wired Electrical a few times now and most recently, to install a motion activated floodlight to light up the driveway and walkway. As always, our appointment was arranged courteously and easily, and Phil was as professional as they come - he got the light installed pretty quickly, and it works wonderfully! No more dark driveway! I highly recommend Wired Electrical - no fuss, fantastic results."
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Serving Maynard, MA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2025
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"Had a great experience with Dan from Champion Electrical Services."
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Serving Maynard, MA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2003
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Emergency services offered
"Joe worked on our electrical work for our pool. He is very Knowledgeable and answers all our questions. Very efficient and prompt! Highly recommend joe for any electrical work!!!"
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Serving Maynard, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1993
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Emergency services offered
"We had several estimates from electricians to rewire our electrical panel. We purchased an old house with an outdated breaker that showed historical signs of some type of electrical surge (blackened/melted main breaker - not good). We opted to have the whole panel rewired and the exterior of the house resealed, as water had been getting in due to a cracked seal.
Peter came on time for the estimate. He even made a point to wipe his feet thoroughly on the doormat outside the house, a detail that did not go unnoticed. He was not the least expensive estimate we received, or the most expensive. He made our panel replacement a priority and came within two days to do the repair/replace, as he deemed it a safety hazard. He was thorough, efficient and reasonable.
We also had Peter quote us on installing power and cable above our fireplace for mounting our television, but at $600+ we decided to take that project on ourselves."
Serving Maynard, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
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There is often some confusion about the type of work these professionals do. They only work on electrical systems such as outlets, lighting fixtures and electrical panels – they aren’t appliance repairmen.
There are three types of electricians: Master, Journeyman and Apprentice. Electrical licensing varies quite a bit by state. Some have licenses for apprentices and some do not. Some have a master’s rank while others stop at journeyman. Despite the differences, they all require a minimum amount of experience and usually classroom time.
Apprentice electricians aren’t usually licensed and spend 4 years learning the trade. Throughout that time, they work on a wide range of projects to learn to become a Journeyman. They’ll do basic work like installing fixtures and replacing outlets all the way to assisting in wiring a home. Regardless of the type of project, they must always be supervised by a Journeyman or Master electrician.
Journeymen work without supervision. In a few states, this is the highest level available and they can do all levels of work from wiring a new home to installing a light. In some states, they need a separate electrical contractor license to run a business. In places with a master’s level, a journeyman can do all work besides design new electrical systems.
Master electricians usually manage a shop, design new electrical systems in new construction and oversee both Journeyman and Apprentices. They typically bid new projects. Though they focus on larger projects, it’s not unheard of for a homeowner to request a Master Electrician for a house call. If you do, expect to spend up to 25% more for the visit.
Generally, you don’t tip electricians, but that’s not to say they don’t appreciate it if you do. You can offer them something to drink or eat, like coffee and donuts. Most will appreciate it if you do.
The education and certifications required to become an electrician vary by state, though they generally follow this list:
Apprentice
Does not always require a license depending on the state.
Learns on the job under Journeyman and Master Electricians.
Usually needs 4 years on-the-job training before they can test for a Journeyman license. Many states also require a technical degree to advance.
Always require supervision.
Journeyman
Needs between 8,000 to 10,000 hours of on-the-job training and usually 500 to 1,000 hours of classroom experience.
Can usually supervise apprentices.
They can diagnose and repair electrical problems.
Master
Achieved after an additional two years (4,000 hours) working as a Journeyman and taking the Master Electrician Exam.
Besides diagnosing and repairing electrical systems, they also design them. In most places they run shops and inspect Journeyman and Apprentice work.
Not a recognized rank in all states.
Electrical Contractor License is an optional license in some states for a Master Electrician to run a business. Some states have this instead of the Master license.
Electricians make an average of $26 per hour but it ranges with experience and licensing. An apprentice may make about half that while a Master Electrician may hit closer to $40 per hour. This figure represents how much they make; not how much they bill. Their salary is only one component of their costs. They must also figure in overhead, taxes, equipment, insurance and several other expenses.
Leave electrical work to the professionals. Electrical systems are complex and potentially hazardous when not handled and installed correctly. If it were easy, it wouldn’t take 4 years to become a journeyman or 6 years for a master’s license. If you are determined to forge ahead yourself, understand home electrical safety before beginning any project.Even for simple common electrical projects, a licensed pro is best. Not only is it safer, but contractors guarantee and insure their work. Hire a professional to keep your home’s electrical systems functioning properly and safely.
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