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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Michael J. Pupa Licensed Electrician 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
Michael J. Pupa Licensed Electrician is a one-man, owner-operated shop based in Gardner, run by Mike Pupa himself — a Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine master and journeyman electrician who says he's worked in the trade for more than two decades. The business, incorporated in 2019, covers residential and commercial work across north-central Massachusetts: repairs, service upgrades, EV chargers, generator hookups, knob-and-tube removal, and security and smart-home wiring. A 2025 Reddit thread comparing local electricians called him "good," alongside two other names. Five Thumbtack reviews from 2021 to 2023 describe the same kind of hands-on service. A 2023 review recounts Mike diagnosing and fixing "a few electrical issues" the same day he was called, calling him professional with "good service rates." A 2022 review describes a knob-and-tube remediation project with a detailed inspection and quote, good communication throughout, and care taken with the home. A 2021 review describes a breaker panel and exterior service replacement, praising him as someone who "calls you back every time he says he would and shows up on time, every time." Two more 2021 reviews describe a resolved tripping issue and "a whole mess of issues" fixed. Customers on BBB likewise describe him as punctual and reliable in getting work done. On Thumbtack, where he's background-checked, license-verified as a Master Electrician, and was named a Top Pro in 2021 and 2022, he holds a 4.7-star average from 67 ratings; 88% are five stars, though about 8% sit at three stars or below — a mix the six individual reviews on file don't otherwise show. His Massachusetts electrician license (#22876, master) is active, verified against the state registry. BBB rates the business A+ and has accredited it since January 2023. For homeowners in the Gardner area needing anything from a same-day repair to a full knob-and-tube rewiring or an EV charger install, this is a licensed, well-reviewed, owner-run option — worth asking directly about scheduling given it's a small two-person operation.
“Michael J Pupa electric out of Gardner is good. DMH out of sterling is a big outfit and a little expensive but they could handle it too. Davis electric out of Leominster is great too”
Mike helped me out with a few electrical issues. He called me the same day, diagnosed the problems and fixed them during the same service call. He was very professional and has good service rates. I highly recommend Mike for any electrical needs.
Mike provided a very detailed inspection and quote for my Knob and Tube remediation project. The job was extensive and Mike communicated well throughout the job. He and his team were professional and took good care of my home while doing the work. I am very happy with results and feel much better about the electrical system in my older home.
I had a tripping issue and reached out to Mike. He came analyzed the issue and fixed it to the satisfaction. I will surely recommend his name for any electrical work
I hired Mike to fix a whole mess of issues that I had in my house and he did a fantastic job. Mike was an invested contractor who truly cared about me and the work I needed done. He was very professional and provided high quality work under less than I deal conditions. The job I had was for my attic where years of pests chewing wires had created a nightmare of fire hazards. Mike was very insightful and thoughtful about how this should be tackled and he was able to fix this issue quickly. Mike also has a lot of integrity and is a honest man whose priority is the customer’s satisfaction, he is personable and friendly. I will continue to hire Mike for any future electrical work I’ll be needing in the future.
Mike did an outstanding job replacing the exterior service and interior breaker panel. He is one of the very few tradesman out there that calls you back every time he says he would and shows up on time, every time. Replacing the exterior service on my house was no easy task due to constant weather interruptions, but Mike and his helper stayed on site for over 15 hours to get the job done so I would have all my circuits turned back on before they left at 2AM! If you need any electrical work done and want it done the right way and on time, you need to call Mike. He takes the time to explain the work he will do and is very honest and professional. I will definitely be using Mike again for any additional electrical work on my home.
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