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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Chris M. Strakose Electrician. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
Standard receptacle swaps — a new dedicated circuit is a bigger job ($350–$750).
Flush mounts, pendants, chandeliers — hung on existing boxes.
Estimated range
$530 – $1,100
Typical electrical project around $820
Two older outlets went on the fritz, and Chris came out fast: that is the January 2026 Google review behind Chris M. Strakose Electrician, a Montague electrician. The customer called him courteous, efficient and reasonable, and said his card is now on their fridge. Chris M Strakose holds Massachusetts electrician licence 36550-EL-E, which is active. On Google he has 4.2 stars from 5 ratings, with written reviews from 2020 to 2026, and a June 2026 Nextdoor post in Greenfield suggested trying him. In a July 2023 review, a customer said Chris was hired to run two lines and also installed what the lines went to, removed the old wires and diagnosed a separate electrical issue. A 2021 reviewer described an accurate estimate of costs and a willingness to modify plans. In a November 2020 review, a customer who had a consultation that month said his quote was $1,000 more than other local electricians, found him rude, abrasive and unprofessional, and decided not to hire him. A June 2022 post on the same Google page, written in reply to that review, apologized for any rudeness and pointed to the stress of 2020, COVID and wearing masks.
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We had two older outlets go on the fritz and Chris did the repair. He was courteous, efficient and reasonable and got to us fast. We definitely have his card on our fridge now.
Amazing quality work, great price, and kind attitude. Chris was hired to run two lines and went the extra mile (actually installing what the lines went to, removing the old wires, and diagnosing a separate electrical issue). I'd hire him again any day.
IN RESPONSE TO AMY W 2020 WAS STRESSFUL TIMES COVID AND WEARING MASKS. MY HEARING DISABILITY KEPT ME FROM HEARING MOST OF WHAT SHE SAID. AGAIN THOSE WERE STRESSFUL TIMES FOR EVERYBODY. I APOLOGIZE FOR ANY RUDENESS,ITS NOT MY STYLE,PLEASE ACCEPT MY APOLOGIES.
Accurate estimate of costs, willing to work with owners and modify plans. Good problem solver.
Consultation was done November 2020. Chris's estimate quote was $1,000 more than other local electricians. I found him to be rude, abrasive, and unprofessional. There is NO WAY I trust this electrician to work in my home. I decided not to hire him.
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Old-house rewiring, from a 1928 house to a 1956 ranch4.5
Repeat customers trusting Dan across many projects4.1
Active electrician licence #15802-EL-A3.0
34 years in business3.7
Whole new house build wired start to finish4.0