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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from James M Butler 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.
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$530 – $1,100
Typical electrical project around $820
James Butler has been working out of Milton since 1980, according to the BBB, which lists Butler Electric as a sole proprietorship run by James Butler and grades it A+; it is not BBB accredited. His Massachusetts electrician licence, #25882-EL-E, is active, with James Butler as the holder of record. On Google the business holds 4.4 stars from 8 ratings. A one-star April 2025 review says every circuit breaker in a box installed about six years earlier needed replacing, at a cost of over $800 — which the reviewer said would otherwise have been $2,000.
Needed to replace every individual circuit breaker from a new box that was installed only 6 or so years ago.It’s going to cost over $800 because I know someone, otherwise would cost $2000.
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