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Dignan Electric works out of Newton, and the number it leads with is time in the trade: 42 years, by its own account on Angi, which also lists free estimates. Three Google ratings put the business at 3.7 stars. Two things to ask about. The Angi profile says the company doesn't take emergency calls and doesn't offer warranties, so it is set up for planned work rather than after-hours emergencies. And openpermitdata.com lists five Boston building permits filed by William Dignan since 2012, four of them still open — a 20% close rate the site puts 30 points under the city median of 50%. For scheduled electrical work around Newton, ask who pulls the permit on your job and how it gets closed out, and get the estimate in writing before anyone starts.
“William Dignan has filed 5 building permits in Boston since 2012, closing 20% of 5 rated permits. 4 permits remain open... 30.0 points below the city median of 50.0%.”
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Dignan Electric. 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
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1 change recorded — last scanned Jul 5, 2026.
Same-day fix, done within the hour4.2
Whole-house and kitchen rewiring4.2
Old-house wiring3.8