Broad electrical scope — residential, commercial, fire-alarm, and security work
Fast troubleshooting — customers describe prompt diagnosis and clear explanations
Clean workmanship — reviewers mention careful protection and cleanup
What does electrical work cost in Greater Boston?
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Markarian 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.
Electricalelectrical wiringpanel upgradesfire alarm systems
Appointment reliability — one reviewer reported three late cancellations
Diagnostic fees — a reviewer objected to a $189 investigation charge
Large quotes — one smoke-detector quote drew a pricing complaint
Markarian Electric is a Watertown-based electrical contractor with a broad Greater Boston footprint and a company history it dates to more than 30 years. Its own site names residential and commercial electrical work, fire alarms, security systems, monitoring, panel upgrades, rewiring, and EV charging; Eric Markarian is identified as founder and CEO.
The recent customer story is mostly hands-on and specific: homeowners describe panel replacements, wiring repairs, emergency calls, lighting, fire-alarm work, and EV chargers. HomeAdvisor shows 4.8 stars from 193 ratings, while Angi shows 4.6 from 225; recent Google reviews praise prompt troubleshooting, clear explanations, and clean work, including a 2026 review about solving an issue another agency could not.
There are two issues worth putting on the call sheet. A 2024 reviewer described three cancellations within 24 hours despite paying for a $365 priority membership, and a 2024 complaint called a $189 investigation charge unreasonable. A separate 2023 reviewer questioned a $2,100 smoke-detector replacement quote after buying detectors independently for $170, so get the scope and pricing in writing.
Markarian fits homeowners and businesses seeking a full-service electrical shop, from service calls and panel work to fire and security systems. Confirm response timing, the exact diagnostic or membership fees, and the current license details before authorizing a larger project.
Heard around town
News & the web
$10M in Workforce Grants Awarded to Fund Training for More Than 6,500 Workers, Create 1,361 New Jobs | Mass MEPMar 5, 2020
“Markarian Electric was awarded $84,000 to train 32 workers; 5 additional jobs are expected by 2021.”
Jeff Magazine was our tech this morning! He was on time, up front about everything, and got the job done installing a generator hookup in our 250+ year old house. Thank you Jeff!
I recently used Markarian Electric to fix some electrical wiring for my dad's house from a referral from a friend. I wanted to say that I was blown away with the exceptional service that provided. A shout-out especially to Blaise for the work he did and keeping me informed throughout the process...also special thanks to Maximiliano and McGill. They are consummate professionals and I certainly use them again!
I got a same day appt for loss of power in my condo unit and Jonathan was so knowledgeable, kind, and pleasant. He easily assessed the issue, troubleshot, and provided safety instructions and next steps (appliance repair). Highly recommended Markarian and glad they are
In my contact list!
