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Ledbetter Electric is a West Roxbury electrician run by Paul Ledbetter, described in a 2022 review as a second-generation family business working alongside his father, with the same old-school approach reviewers say still shows in the work. The written record here is deep and remarkably consistent: 62 Google reviews since 2021, with 49 of them quoted here, every single one five stars — including all six written in the last six months. The jobs described range from small fixes to significant electrical work: a 2025 review described Paul upgrading main service and fully rewiring a kitchen in an older home, a 2024 review described a panel upgrade alongside new light fixtures, and a 2023 review described installing recessed lighting and switches on a tight timeline, working through a weekend to finish before painters arrived. Responsiveness in real emergencies comes up repeatedly. One 2023 reviewer described a burning smell coming from a ceiling fixture and fearing a fire — Paul was on another job, skipped his lunch, and came straight over with a colleague. Another described reaching him late at night for guidance through an electrical issue. Several reviewers mention becoming repeat customers, calling Paul and his crew their default choice for anything electrical going forward. The same specifics recur across years of reviews: fair, transparent pricing, clear communication before and during the work, and a willingness to walk first-time homeowners through what's actually wrong rather than just fixing it and leaving. Reviewers working with older homes in particular note that Paul seems comfortable with outdated wiring that newer electricians might not be. Google shows a 5-star average from 134 ratings. Nothing negative shows up anywhere in the written record here. For anything from a late-night electrical scare to a full panel and rewiring job, this looks like the kind of electrician a neighborhood keeps recommending to itself.
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Ledbetter 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
Paul was able to change out our transformer pretty quickly. Our video doorbell works great now!
I am new to the area, I took a chance on Paul and Ledbetter partly based on the reviews here. I was also looking for a family business opposed to a big company because I didn’t want to roll the dice and end up paying for some kid that just left trade school that thinks he knows everything. I first brought Paul in during my home inspection to look over the electrical. Paul is very thorough and puts emphasis on doing things the right way. I like that because I want things to be done the right way and when I don’t know necessarily how to do things, I want to bring someone in that’s an expert in their field to do it quality work. His inspection put my concerns at ease and gave me the confidence that the electrical in the house could support my vision. Paul and his team came in after I purchased the home and completed various jobs for us: bathroom exhaust fans, Electical service upgrade, electrical for the heat pump installation and electrical in my newly built detached garage shop. I couldn’t be happier with how all the work turned out. He is my go to guy now for electrical work. Paul does things the right way with high-quality materials, while keeping in mind and positioning you well for future changes or expansions. His prices are fair for the quality of work and materials we received. I like doing things in a quality way so I don’t have to do them again and again, that’s the same mentality that they have at Ledbetter. I’m glad I didn’t take a chance on a different company. Thanks guys!!!
Paul was knowledgeable and quick with his work. He was prompt arrival and his communication was excellent. I would recommend!
Huge shoutout to Paul and the crew at Ledbetter Electric. Honestly one of the best contractor experiences we’ve had. Paul is incredibly professional and knowledgeable, but also super easy to talk to. He took the time to walk us through everything, explain options, and make thoughtful suggestions that we hadn’t even considered. Nothing felt rushed or pushy — just really fair, honest guidance and good advice. The team upgraded our electrical panel, replaced a bunch of older wiring, and installed recessed ceiling lights throughout the house. They also removed a few old ceiling fans and outdated light fixtures, which honestly opened up the rooms way more than we expected. The new recessed lighting completely changed the feel of the space. We went from relying on lamps everywhere to having clean, bright lighting that actually makes the house feel warm and inviting. The electricians on Paul’s team (shoutout to Brandon...he's awesome) were fantastic — friendly, respectful, clearly very skilled, and they kept everything tidy while they worked. They showed up when they said they would, stayed on schedule, and the quality of the work is excellent. You can tell they take real pride in what they do. If you’re looking for an electrician who’s reliable, fair, and genuinely cares about doing high-quality work, I can’t recommend Paul and Ledbetter Electric enough. We’ll absolutely be calling them again for future projects.
Very good experience… professional and the cost was very fair .. I recommend Ledbetter
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