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3.5(5)

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License not state-verified. We could not confirm a current registration in the state registry. Insurance is self-reported.

Verified record

License not state-verified. We could not confirm a current registration in the state registry. Insurance is self-reported.
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    A+ BBB rating↗
    Accredited business

Highlights

  • Perfect review record — five 5-star Angi reviews from 2019 to 2024
  • Licensed electrician — MA license #16390 listed through 2028
  • A+ BBB rating — accredited with no complaints on file
  • Tenure discrepancy — BBB says in business since 1998, Angi says 12 years

Harris Electrical is a one-person electrical shop in Boston, and every review on file names the same guy: Charlie. BBB describes it as a sole proprietorship run by Charlie F. Harris since 1998 — a 28-year history — but Angi's own listing puts his experience at 12 years, so the two platforms don't agree on how long he's actually been at it. On Angi, the five reviews on record run from 2019 to 2024 and are unanimous — five stars each. In a 2024 review, a customer noted the crew bypassed old knob-and-tube wiring and cleaned up well afterward. In a 2022 review, a homeowner described Charlie fitting in a same-day Sunday-morning call after another repair technician flagged the issue, then diagnosing and fixing it and leaving recommendations for future work. A 2020 customer had him install three lighting fixtures in a new home and called him quick to schedule; a 2019 review said simply that he showed up on time and did thoughtful, professional work. BBB and Angi both list a Massachusetts electrician license (#16390, expiring July 2028) for the business, and BBB currently rates it A+ and accredited with no complaints on file. Worth confirming directly with Charlie: the two platforms' conflicting timelines for how long he's been in business. For panel and wiring work, fixture installs, and outlet repairs in Boston, the record here is small but consistently positive — just settle the tenure question and check the license status before booking.

What does electrical work cost in Greater Boston?

Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Harris Electrical. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.

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Standard receptacle swaps — a new dedicated circuit is a bigger job ($350–$750).

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Flush mounts, pendants, chandeliers — hung on existing boxes.

Estimated range

$530 – $1,100

Typical electrical project around $820

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Most recent comments

  • 5.0Feb 1, 2024

    Prompt clean up well, very nice workers. Project bypass all knob and tube wiring.

    — James C.View on Angi ↗
  • 5.0Oct 1, 2023

    Fast friendly service

    — Judith N.View on Angi ↗
  • 5.0Oct 1, 2022

    Charlie was recommended by another appliance repair specialist who recognized the issue as an electrical one. He fit us in last minute on a Sunday morning; was neat and thorough, diagnosed and fixed the issue; provided recommendations for future improvements to make things more efficient (not ina salesy way); and couldn't have been friendlier. Highly recommend.

    — Katie L.View on Angi ↗
  • 5.0May 1, 2020

    Charlie did an excellent job installing 3 lighting fixtures in my new home. He was able to fit me in quite quickly and is a pleasure to work with. Will definitely hire him again.

    — Susan R.View on Angi ↗
  • 5.0Jul 1, 2019

    Harris Electrical came when scheduled. The work was thoughtful and thorough. The manner, very professional. Highly recommended.

    — Niamh U.View on Angi ↗

Specializes in

Electricalfixture installationknob-and-tube rewiring

Also offers

panel upgradesoutlet installation

Languages

English

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Verified record

License not state-verified. We could not confirm a current registration in the state registry. Insurance is self-reported.

Specializes in

Electricalfixture installationknob-and-tube rewiring

Also offers

panel upgradesoutlet installation

Languages

English
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