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Melo Electric is an electrical business run by owner Ricky Melo (Ricardo). A 2025 review from a property owner said he has helped on jobs from full service line and panel replacements on multifamily buildings to updating outlets inside single units. In a 2026 review, a homeowner with a 1980s house says Ricky upgraded the electrical panel and routed wiring underground for power to a new garage, alongside electrical work throughout the house. Another homeowner says he replaced the entire panel when they were having scary issues with it, and a basement owner says he took out the non-essential wires, cleaned up the essential ones and wired the whole basement. A 2026 review thanks Ricardo Mello for pulling the permits and getting the owners inspected, on a project that ran from changing a ceiling fan to wiring a Commercial Hood System. In a separate 2026 review, a homeowner whose electric meter took on water after a wind and rain storm said Ricky came out the same day and replaced the meter and related components. In a 2026 review, a customer said Rick replaced a damaged mast service and reattached the point of contact after a large snowstorm. Lucas Melo shows up on Thumbtack. One 2026 review says he fixed a vandalized outside light's bracket, lamp assembly and wiring; another says he installed a manual transfer switch and a bedroom fan; a third says he installed two bathroom fans, updated an old switch and put in a GFCI outlet. In a 2025 review, a construction manager said Rick replaced the entire service from the meter to every outlet and switch in a gut-renovated 3 bedroom ranch. One 2026 Thumbtack review gave 1 star after working with Lucas.
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Melo 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
Ricky has worked on numerous projects in my 1980s home. When I purchased it, everything was original, which meant almost everything electrical needed to be updated. Not only has Ricky dealt with the electrical throughout the entire house, but we did an entire renovation and also built a garage and he dealt with everything from upgrading the electrical panel to routing the wiring underground for power to the garage. His attitude, energy, passion, customer service, and follow through our the Gold standard. His knowledge base is incredible and he is honest and ethical. I will continue to utilize Ricky for any electrical work now and in the future.
Lucas was very kind, professional, and did a great job!
Lucas resolved the electrical issues my property was having for a reasonable price. I will definately hire again.
Top-rated work installing a smoke/CO2 alarm. Lucas was friendly and professional. I highly recommend Lucas & Melo Electric.
I won't tell what he can do better. All I can say is that in learnt by working with Lucas is that I can't find quality professionals.
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