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Champion Electrical Services Inc
5.0(
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Serving Allston, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jason and his team upgraded and replaced the electrical panels, meter sockets, and most of the outlets at a multi-family property I own. They did incredible, clean, safe work. And even communicated with the tenants! They made everything easy, and the inspection passed with flying colors. Incredible job!"
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+19

Response time1 day
125 neighbors recently requested a quote
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VA Electric Co.
5.0(
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Serving Allston, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

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Emergency services offered

"I had a fantastic experience with VA Electric. They were professional, fast, and efficient communicators from start to finish. The team quickly understood my needs and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. They helped me install an electric vehicle charging port, and the work was done to a high standard with great attention to detail. I was impressed by how quickly they completed the job without compromising on quality. If you’re looking for a reliable, responsive, and skilled electrician, I highly recommend VA Electric."
Condo unit studio kitchen renovation
New construction
Renovation plus addition project in Burlington
Complete rewiring of a Victorian Multi Family
Modern Country Kitchen renovation in Lexington

+8

Response time11 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
ElectriChris, Inc
5.0(
12
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Serving Allston, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

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Emergency services offered

"We hired Chris to help prepare our kitchen for an electric range, which required a new high-voltage outlet connected to the electrical panel in the basement. He was responsive, clear, and gave a transparent estimate immediately. On the day of the job, he was punctual and thorough, and completed the task before the estimated timeframe with high quality work and clear explanations. He also fit in time to move an outlet for a dishwasher, which we had not previously know we would need, and kept the final total close to the original estimate including the new project. We would certainly use Chris again for electrician needs at our home, and appreciate his expertise."
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Recommended by66%of homeowners
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VMA Electric Inc
4.9(
434
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Serving Allston, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The VMA team did a great job, from efficient scheduling and estimating through the execution of the job. They installed several new light fixtures, new outlets, and ran a new ethernet cable through the house. Its an old house with no straight lines but all of the work was completed with minimum disruption."
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27kw
Response time8 hrs
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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PW DiMasi Electric
4.8(
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Serving Allston, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Peter and his entire team were excellent; prompt. professional, organized, efficient, and fair in price. Every aspect of the work was discussed in full, prior to being done, with Peter and his team being available for any of my questions throughout the process. All work was done with an incredible level of attention to detail. The results she the highest level of quality in workmanship. I would highly suggest PW DiMasi to anyone looking for an experienced, knowledgeable, and professional electrical contractor."
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Modern Light LLC
4.9(
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Serving Allston, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

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"Just call these guys. There. Done. James and his brother, Daniel, came out to move a wall installed TV. I wanted it lower and the job entailed moving two outlets lower as well, then patching the drywall. These two were great: very knowledgable, incredibly professional, highly skilled, very friendly, cleaned up over and over while working (the mom in me LOVED that) and charged a very fair price. I felt they went above and beyond what most installers would do and they went above and beyond to make sure I was happy with the job. Even better? They will come weekends and evenings at no extra charge. I highly recommend them. Just had to come back and say that, because Daniel did such a fabulous job repairing my drywall and painting after my TV was moved, I hired him to come and repair drywall with water damage and repaint that as well. His work is invisible!! He did an awesome job!! Swift, impeccably clean, VERY reasonably priced. I don't always go for the cheapest estimate because I'm fearful of sloppy work. Daniel gave me the best estimate as WELL AS the best work! I had to go to work as well as run errands while he was in my home. I trust him implicitly."
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FAQs for electrical switches, outlets & fixtures install or repair projects in Allston, MA

To select and hire an electrician for your light switch installation, start by evaluating candidates as you would for any skilled position. Ask detailed questions, request a written quote, and verify their licensing credentials. This careful screening prevents unexpected fees and ensures every aspect of the installation, including any drywall repairs, complies with code.

A light switch can malfunction due to compromised wiring or overheating conditions. Faulty connections and excess heat diminish the switch’s performance. If you hear crackling, popping, or hissing sounds when toggling the switch, this indicates active electrical faults that pose a safety hazard and demand immediate professional inspection. Prompt attention prevents further damage and ensures reliable operation.

Installing a light switch takes 30 minutes or less, on average. The installation time depends on the switch type, with dimmer switches requiring additional time compared to standard on-off switches. While the hardware replacement might be completed in 15 minutes, it's essential to adhere to safety protocols, like turning off the circuit breaker and verifying there's no power, for a safe and code-compliant installation.

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