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Harland Electric Inc
4.9(
130
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Serving Shirley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ryan and Tom arrived promptly, performed an exceptional job on replacing my undercounter lighting, as-well as repairing a ceiling fixture. Cleaned up everything thoroughly and made sure to demonstrate the new lighting settings so I was comfortable with them. Terrific job all-around and would highly recommend."
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Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Kevin Kelley Electrical LLC
4.9(
34
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Serving Shirley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kevin is very personable and up front with info and cost of the project. Kevin replaced our existing circuit panel. Our house was built in the 60's by my father in law. His crew was focused on the task and worked tirelessly overcoming a couple of obstacles If you need a professional crew at a great value (Kevin's was well below some of the quotes I received). I would highly recommend Kevin."
Service upgrade
Response time6 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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VMA Electric Inc
4.9(
435
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Serving Shirley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From the office folks to the electrician who did the work -- friendly and professional. They quoted the lowest price of three estimates and did the work within a couple of weeks. I purchased my generator elsewhere online... and VMA walked me thru the process of hooking it up, running it, and shutting it down. Very helpful."
Needham Project
22kw Generac
27kw
Response time8 hrs
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Joseph Gamache
5.0(
22
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Serving Shirley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Joe told me he would be at my house at a certain time and he was true to his word. He had to first remove a small wooden work bench —the wood pieces were put in a contractors garbage bag and removed to his truck— then he removed the old fuse box and put in the new circuit breaker. Joe finished the project and even swept the area and left it neat. It was a pleasure to have Joe do this job and I will happily recommend him for any electrical job you need. He is pleasant and curious."
Service upgrade
Living room lighting
Holden basement remodel
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Service upgrade

+40

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Michael J Roberts
5.0(
9
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Serving Shirley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Michael came to my house and upgraded my 100 amp panel to a 200 amp panel for my solar installation project I had coming up. He was very thorough in explaining all the work that needed to be done, how long I would be without power, and was very knowledgeable in all of the questions I had. After removing my service and replacing it with the new 200 amp, he went through the entire house and checked what each breaker was wired to and marked it inside my panel very neat and organized. Couldn’t be happier with the experience from start to finish. If you need any work done to your home I highly recommend Mike and I will definitely be contacting him in the future if I ever need any other work done. Thanks Mike!!!"
House remodel
House remodel
House remodel
Hot tub
House remodel

+5

Response time8 hrs
Response rate90%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Michael Dumas Electric
4.9(
28
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Serving Shirley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike was amazing to work with. I had a request to service and repair 3 generators and install of a interlock switch for generator cutover to my in law suite. He was the first one to reach out. Mike did it all for me and kept me informed on all the parts needed to complete the job. He was also able to get all the parts himself and keep me informed on each of the costs. All was done on an agreed time table . We were both very flexible with scheduling . Mike was very knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Mike and will consider him my electrician moving forward . Great personality and work ethic , really is motivated to help and work out any issue"
Electric vechile charger
Electric Vehicle charger
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Charles Czedik Electrician
5.0(
16
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Serving Shirley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Charles was on time and addressed the issue by rewiring and relocating the outlet. I showed Charles another issue I had with multiple problems that he addressed and repaired better than I thought possible. I was so impressed with his work that I will have him do some more work for me next week. Adding his honesty and attention to detail, I would definitely recommend this electrician if your considering having work done at your home. I was also struck by his honesty. Had an electrician out here last year who said I should replace the housing for the electrical meter to the tune of $1500 plus. I held off hoping to get a better price. When Charles inspected it, he said it was fine and really didn't need to be replaced. So too sumit all up"
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lanzillo Electric
4.9(
31
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Serving Shirley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"David came to our house and gave us a quote to have 3 ceiling fans, and 4 - 3 way switches, 1 dimmer and 3-15 Amp 125-Volt Duplex SmarTest Self-Test Tamper Resistant GFCI Outlet, replace fire detectors with 3 wired smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. David also found a problem with our generator connection and fixed the problem. We are extremely happy with Lanzillo Electric and will continue to use them with future jobs."
interior lighting jobs
interior lighting jobs
interior lighting jobs
Response time6 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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FAQs for generator repair projects in Shirley, MA

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:

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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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