# Melville Electric

**Trade:** Electrical · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.5/5** (medium confidence) — from 25 reviews across 4 sources.
92% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Melville Electric is a Dedham electrician's shop run by a tradesman named Chris, and the reviews describe him handling both routine service calls and bigger panel work. Angi and HomeAdvisor both put the rating at 4.8 stars from 49 reviews.

The specific jobs reviewers describe run from small to substantial: a 2024 review recounts upgrading a home's electrical service from a 100-amp panel to a 200-amp one, with permits pulled, the inspector coordinated, and the new panel passing inspection on the first try. Around the same period, other reviews describe a Level 2 EV charger installed, recessed lighting put in, and general troubleshooting — outlets added, switches swapped, a fluorescent fixture fixed the same day it was called in. Speed is a recurring thread in the 2022 and 2023 reviews: several describe Chris showing up same-day or the day after being contacted.

Two accounts are worth weighing against that pattern. A 2023 review states plainly that a job was not up to code. Separately, a 2022 review describes a more specific dispute: after the electrician filed a permit for the work, he reportedly stopped responding once it was time for the inspection, leaving the customer unable to reach him for weeks.

Before booking, it's worth asking directly about permitting and inspection follow-through on any job that needs one, given that 2022 account, and getting a clear scope in writing given the separate 2023 code complaint. For straightforward electrical work — panel upgrades, EV chargers, lighting, and troubleshooting — most of what customers describe here is specific and positive, but the inspection-related complaints are worth asking about upfront.

**Strengths:**
- EV charger installs — reviewers describe successful car charger installations
- Panel upgrade praised — a 2024 review details a 100 to 200 amp job passing inspection
- Same-day response — multiple reviewers report quick, flexible scheduling

**Concerns:**
- Code compliance — a 2023 review said the job was not up to code
- Permit follow-through — a 2022 review describes a permit filed then no response for weeks

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Rated 4.8 out of 5 across 49 ratings on both Angi and HomeAdvisor _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/dedham/melville-electric-reviews-1.htm) — “Angi: 4.8★ from 49 ratings”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.ChrisMelville.122886246.html) — “HomeAdvisor: 4.8★ from 49 ratings”
- A 2024 review describes a 100-amp to 200-amp panel upgrade, permitted and passing inspection _(confidence: high)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.ChrisMelville.122886246.html) — “5★ Chris upgraded our service from a 100 amp panel to a 200 amp panel. Chris was responsive and made us feel like we were his top priority. …”
- Reviews describe a Level 2 EV charger installation and recessed lighting work _(confidence: medium)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.ChrisMelville.122886246.html) — “5★ Professional and timely! Did a great job installing recessed lighting.”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.ChrisMelville.122886246.html) — “5★ Installed EV charger. Good work.”
- Multiple reviewers report same-day or next-day response and scheduling _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/dedham/melville-electric-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Chris was able to show up the same day and was extremely easy to deal with. He couldn't fix my problem (it ended up being an appliance is…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.ChrisMelville.122886246.html) — “5★ Chris reached out to us immediately, gave us a free estimate same day after analyzing the work required, answered our questions and start…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.ChrisMelville.122886246.html) — “5★ Melville Electric was able to schedule me same-day and quickly fixed a problem with my fluorescent lights. I will be calling them again w…”
- A 2023 review stated the job was not up to code _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/dedham/melville-electric-reviews-1.htm) — “1★ Job not up to code.”
- A 2022 review describes the electrician filing a permit then becoming unreachable for weeks before the inspection _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/dedham/melville-electric-reviews-1.htm) — “0.5★ Chris is the kind of electrician that likes playing games with people so if that us your thing he is your guy. I hired him through home…”
- Specializes in Electrical _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/dedham/melville-electric-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Chris did a number of jobs on two units for me. He was professional, accommodating and easy to work with. I had lights added, switches ch…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.ChrisMelville.122886246.html) — “5★ Chris upgraded our service from a 100 amp panel to a 200 amp panel. Chris was responsive and made us feel like we were his top priority. …”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.ChrisMelville.122886246.html) — “5★ Installed EV charger. Good work.”

## License

No license record has been checked yet for this contractor.

## Sources

- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/melville-electric-dedham-2): Listed on this source
- [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.ChrisMelville.122886246.html): 4.8★ from 49 ratings
- [Exa](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/melville-electrical-systems-llc): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/dedham/melville-electric-reviews-1.htm): 4.8★ from 49 ratings

## Mentions

Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding.

- “Recently finished and passed inspection on this 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom new build located in Hydepark.” — linkedin.com (2024-10-22) — https://www.linkedin.com/posts/christopher-melville-6a5191277_melville-electric-recently-finished-activity-7254641381187473409-Z4nn

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Miranda B. · 2025-11-01**: Chris did a number of jobs on two units for me. He was professional, accommodating and easy to work with. I had lights added, switches changed out, and added new outlets. His quote was spot on when the tally came at the end. I will be calling him with all my future electrical needs and recommending …
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Frank M. · 2024-06-01**: Chris upgraded our service from a 100 amp panel to a 200 amp panel. Chris was responsive and made us feel like we were his top priority. Chris obtained all the necessary permits and coordinated with the inspector. His work passed inspection with no issues and the new panel looks/works great. Most im…
- **1/5 · HomeAdvisor · Terry F. · 2023-09-01**: Job not up to code.
- **5/5 · Angi · Bryan H. · 2023-03-01**: Very flexible timing, made an impossible project work!
- **5/5 · Angi · Robert B. · 2023-03-01**: Chris has worked on a variety of electrical issues for us as we convert our place to all electric. His work is outstanding and his prices are fair. He explains well what he is doing. Chris also has contacts with an excellent young plumber whom we also have hired.
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Michael M. · 2023-03-01**: Clean work, very professional. East to work with. Have had no issues!! Highly suggested for any electrical project!
- **5/5 · Angi · Ian D. · 2023-02-01**: Chris was responsive, speedy, and cost effective. We're very satisfied with the work and would hire him again.
- **5/5 · Angi · RODOLFO M. · 2023-01-01**: Professional and timely! Did a great job installing recessed lighting.
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Melissa S. · 2023-01-01**: Chris was quick to come and fix my light and am very happy with the result. Would hire again
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Mike E. · 2023-01-01**: Chris was able to show up the same day and was extremely easy to deal with. He couldn't fix my problem (it ended up being an appliance issue rather than an electrical issue), but he provided suggestions and was super helpful overall. His pricing was also very fair.

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