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One customer's list tells the story: after John Mara wired her mini split, he went on to do over a dozen more jobs for her — new can lights in existing rooms, outdoor plugs, bathroom vent fans, and moving an unknown wire her husband found when he wanted to turn a window into a door. That October 2025 Google review is typical of John Mara Electric, a West Yarmouth electrician whose 16 Google ratings average 5 stars, and whose reviews keep describing John himself doing the work. The written reviews run from mid-2025 into 2026, and the jobs are varied. In September 2025, a customer had an outdoor Level 2 EV charger installed; John helped pick the hardware and found another contractor to dig the trench, and the excavation and installation happened in one day as promised. Another September 2025 reviewer described an itemized estimate, a smooth permit process and work that passed inspection, with John handling old wiring. In November 2025, buyers of an antique home with electrical complexities had him inspect it and advise on upgrades, then hired him for some of them. Responsiveness comes up again and again. In July 2025, a homeowner with an after-hours kitchen circuit breaker failure got suggestions over the phone and an onsite visit the next morning. A December 2025 reviewer on Cape Cod said John got right back to them and came over the next day, went over a few options and cleaned up afterward. That reviewer and the October 2025 one both named his helper Cam. A February 2026 review described John working six hours on one of the coldest days of the year, without gloves, after a factory part failed, with everything working at the end. The most recent review, from August 2026, calls him easy to communicate with and highly knowledgeable.
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from John Mara Electric Inc. 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
Ever project and interaction working with John has been incredible! He's highly knowledgeable, easy to communicate with, and above all, understands the bigger picture.
John Mara did EXCELLENT work, and went above and beyond when a factory part failed, twiddling screws and twisting pliers on one of the coldest days of the year, without gloves, on the snow, in the wind, on the harshest side of the house, for SIX HOURS. Everything working perfectly. Highly recommended!
We live on Cape Cod and had experience with different contractors over time. It is hard to even get someone to call you back let alone come to the house and give you the time of day. Not so with John Mara Electric, John got right back to us and came over the next day. He listened to what we wanted and took the time to go over a few different options with us. He communicated with us every step of the way and did a fantastic job. He is friendly courteous and did a great job cleaning up afterwards. We highly recommend him and his helper Cam for all your electrical needs.
John showed up on time and finished in a timely manner. Very knowledgeable about his trade and charged a fair price. Ive used him exclusively since and have had Co workers reach out to him as well. They have all been pleased with the results.
I can't recommend John highly enough. We were in the process of buying an antique home with some electrical complexities and reached out to John to come perform an inspection and opine on necessary upgrades. He is super easy to coordinate with, efficient, thorough, and definitely has his client's best interests in mind. He's since made some upgrades for us and he'll definitely be our first call for any future electrical needs.
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