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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from John Carr 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
John Carr Electric is an electrical contractor. On the Better Business Bureau, the business describes John Carr, Electrical Contractor as a full service electrician specializing in, but not limited to, repair and upgrade of breakers, landscape and home lighting, and smoke detector installations. The Better Business Bureau gives it an A+ grade. It holds a 5-star Google rating from 17 ratings, and the Better Business Bureau lists licence number 11558. In a 2026 Google review, a customer wrote that they initially started with a small job and, once they experienced the quality of John's work, had him do significant electrical upgrades throughout their home. In another 2026 Google review, a customer wrote that John is accommodating, has great ideas and does great work very efficiently with reasonable prices, and that they have had him for several jobs. In a further 2026 Google review, a customer wrote that John has completed a number of projects in their home. In a 2026 review written before those, a customer wrote that when they had an electrical issue, John came right over to make sure everything was safe and replaced the faulty fixture, and that he had replaced multiple light fixtures in their house as well. In a 2025 Google review, a customer wrote that they had used John Carr for a number of electrical services, most recently a kitchen remodel, and called his quality of workmanship excellent. In a separate 2025 review, a customer who recommended John Carr to their real estate clients wrote that he provided an honest timeline for his job and was extremely reliable. A 2025 review said they used John for installing an undercounter microwave, with a very prompt response. In another 2025 review, a customer who had known John for over 10 years wrote that he had done many projects over the years for them and for their business. In a 2024 Google review, a customer who had been using John Carr as their electrician for over 6 years named updating lighting in their basement and installing a car charging unit, and called him a great communicator with strong attention to detail. A separate 2024 review read, "Came by on a Sunday to fix a possibly serious issue with our electrical panel."
John has completed a number of projects in our home. We've been very happy with his work and would highly recommend him!
John is a great guy! He's accomodating, has great ideas, and does great work, very efficiently with reasonable prices. We have had him for several jobs and I highly recommend him!
I highly recommend John Carr Electric. His work is excellent, and he is a pleasure to work with. We initially started with a small job, but once we experienced the quality of John’s work we had him do significant electrical upgrades throughout our home. He will be our go-to electrician for every project.
John was so responsive and helpful! We recently had an electrical issue and John came right over to make sure everything was safe. He replaced the faulty fixture and gave use peace of mind. He has replaced multiple light fixtures in our house, as well.
I highly recommend John Carr to my Real Estate Clients and personally use him for electric work at my home. John’s service is top notch! He is very easy to work with, provides an honest timeline for his job and is extremely reliable. You would be in good hands if you hired John Carr for your electrical needs.
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