# Paul Dunn Electrical Contractor

**Trade:** Electrical · **Phone:** (774) 338-1414 · **Website:** http://pauldunnelectrician.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 5.0/5** (high confidence) — from 147 reviews across 5 sources. A 0–5 star rating built from what customers and the public say (every review and mention weighted by where it was posted, how old, how detailed and how credible it is, shrunk toward a 3.5★ baseline when evidence is thin) plus what the record shows (Reddit recommendations or warnings, a registry-verified licence, how recently they were reviewed, customer work photos, BBB grade, negative news, a revoked licence). Positive record counts only as far as the reviews have earned it; penalties count in full. Confidence describes how much weighted evidence stands behind the number, never the number itself: low when fewer than about five normal reviews' worth of weight (or mentions only) support it, medium up to about twenty, high beyond that across at least two sources. An operator flag for a suspicious review pattern caps a rating at 3.5★ and marks it low.
97% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 27 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Paul Dunn Electrical Contractor is a one-electrician-plus-apprentice shop working out of Sagamore Beach and covering the Upper Cape and the towns just over the bridges. Homeowners hire it for the calls other electricians do not pick up: dead panels, burned meter boxes, storm-torn service masts and dark houses in February.

The track record is deep and unusually consistent. There are 147 reviews on file dating back to 2022, and the pattern in them barely changes: Paul answers his own phone, often after hours, and turns up within hours rather than weeks. Reviewers in 2026 describe him restoring power after the February blizzard, replacing a meter box the day after it burned out, and coming out at 7am on a Saturday; a 2025 reviewer says he handled the permit and inspection for an EV charger, and another says he has serviced their smoke detectors on the Cape for more than fifteen years.

The work described is bread-and-butter residential electrical: panels and meters, service restoration, smoke-alarm circuits, outlets and switches, ceiling fans and light fixtures, EV chargers, and troubleshooting the intermittent faults other trades hand back. Several reviewers mention his apprentice Zach on the job with him.

Worth asking about before you book: money and scope on non-emergency work. A 2024 one-star reviewer complained about being charged 300 dollars upfront and 500 for a written estimate on insurance work and found him unwilling to listen, and a 2022 one-star reviewer said a heat problem went unresolved before a second thermostat was found and a new dial fitted. Both complaints are more than two years old and no negative review appears in the last six months, but they are the two things worth raising: what an estimate costs, and what happens if the first diagnosis does not fix it.

The Massachusetts registry confirms electrician licence 15825 is active in the name Paul M Dunn, so the licence is verified rather than merely claimed.

**Strengths:**
- Storm power restoration — blizzard callouts and service mast repairs described repeatedly
- Answers his own phone — homeowners reach him late at night
- Same-day response — reviewers report arrival within hours of calling
- Fair, explained pricing — quotes called reasonable and set upfront
- Verified state licence — registry lists electrician licence 15825 active
- Panel and meter work — burned meter box replaced within a day

**Concerns:**
- Estimate charges — a 2024 review cites fees for insurance-work estimates
- First-visit diagnosis — a 2022 review says a heat fault went unresolved

**Where sources disagree:**
- The two one-star reviews (2022 and 2024) sit against 147 reviews and a 4.9 Google average from 192 ratings; both are more than two years old, and the 27 reviews from the last six months contain no negative.
- BuildZoom's contractor/paul-m-dunn page carries this business's electrician licence number but lists a Scituate address and a different phone and commingles several different people named Paul Dunn, so nothing from that page - permits, score or other licences - was used here.

## Claims & citations

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

- The Massachusetts state registry lists electrician licence 15825 as active, with PAUL M DUNN as the holder of record. _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://elicensing21.mass.gov/CitizenAccess/GeneralProperty/PropertyLookUp.aspx?isLicensee=Y&TabName=Home) — “MA electrician license 15825 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: PAUL M DUNN”
- Google publishes a 4.9-star average from 192 ratings, and the written reviews on file run from 2022 to 2026. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Paul%20Dunn%20Electrical%20Contractor&query_place_id=ChIJh0mN1-TJ5IkRcwnCWM9r-JU) — “Google: 4.9★ from 192 ratings”
- Reviewers repeatedly describe emergency and storm work: restoring power after the February 2026 blizzard, repairing a busted service mast, and getting a private-pole repair done on a Sunday. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25SVVZubHdabEJIWWtGa2NtcHpZMlpMUzE5elQxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x95f86bcf58c20973!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnRUVnlwZlBHYkFkcmpzY2ZLS19zT1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We contacted Paul after the February 2026 blizzard to help us restore power to our house. We have a private pole so were not sure what we…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21GYWVVUlhiVXRHV0RKNFVrNXhZME0zY0ZjdFZIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x95f86bcf58c20973!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmFaeURXbUtGWDJ4Uk5xY0M3cFctVHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ In the aftermath of Blizzard Hernando, my house was a mess—fallen trees, wires, no power, busted electrical service mast on the roof.

I …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xReFgzSTJOa3d4UWxGelZIYzNkVTlZV0hJMWJXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x95f86bcf58c20973!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlQxX3I2NkwxQlFzVHc3dU9YWHI1bWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Paul did an amazing job getting us up and running during a blizzard! He went above and beyond to make sure our services were back in orde…”
- Homeowners say Paul answers his own phone, including late at night and at weekends, and often reaches the house within hours. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21JNFRtNUVWM1pvYTFORk5FbFlhVlphYkZGbGJGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x95f86bcf58c20973!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmI4Tm5EV3Zoa1NFNElYaVZabFFlbFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We called Paul Dunn Electrical after seeing an online ad. Paul answered the phone himself and came over in a few hours. What we thought w…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25WS1h6SmtNRzFwT1ZaYU5tVmtNa3BVTUc5V1QwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x95f86bcf58c20973!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnVKXzJkMG1pOVZaNmVkMkpUMG9WT0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I called Paul late on a Monday night after our electric meter box catastrophically burned down. He picked up immediately and scheduled us…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT214c1ZXOVdXWFpvUWw5U1gxQmtZMU5WZDJkT2JrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x95f86bcf58c20973!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmxsVW9WWXZoQl9SX1BkY1NVd2dObkE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Paul was fantastic. He answered my call at 9:30 at night when I was expecting to only leave a voicemail and he came out and assisted us p…”
- Multiple reviewers call his pricing fair and transparent, saying prices were explained and set upfront. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25OdllsOHhaMnAwZVZCa09HUkRRVXBRTFhWSWRVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x95f86bcf58c20973!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnNvYl8xZ2p0eVBkOGRDQUpQLXVIdUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Paul was punctual, communicative, knowledgeable, and courteous. He was transparent and equitable in setting his prices. I highly recommen…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xGbGRWVmFaRk5wU3pOUk5EUmFaMEZ1YUc5YWRYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x95f86bcf58c20973!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlFldVVaZFNpSzNRNDRaZ0FuaG9adXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I had to move a laundry hook up from a first floor to a basement, and remove the existing 240. Paul was the guy to go to!  Very reasonabl…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xWdGJVVllURmhzWlZSVFZFOVpNa3hKYjJGbVJrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x95f86bcf58c20973!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlVtbUVYTFhsZVRTVE9ZMkxJb2FmRkE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We’ve used Paul’s services in the past so when our recent home electricity issue came up, we called him again because he’s always provide…”
- Panel, meter and service-entrance work, including a completely replaced meter box after it burned out. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25WS1h6SmtNRzFwT1ZaYU5tVmtNa3BVTUc5V1QwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x95f86bcf58c20973!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnVKXzJkMG1pOVZaNmVkMkpUMG9WT0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I called Paul late on a Monday night after our electric meter box catastrophically burned down. He picked up immediately and scheduled us…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21GYWVVUlhiVXRHV0RKNFVrNXhZME0zY0ZjdFZIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x95f86bcf58c20973!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmFaeURXbUtGWDJ4Uk5xY0M3cFctVHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ In the aftermath of Blizzard Hernando, my house was a mess—fallen trees, wires, no power, busted electrical service mast on the roof.

I …”
- EV charger installation, with the permit pulled and the inspection coordinated for the customer. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURvbXM3dFZnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x95f86bcf58c20973!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDoms7tVg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I called Paul on a Monday morning about a quote for an EV charger installation, and he was able to come out to look the same day. He gave…”
- Smoke-alarm and detector wiring, described in reviews from 2025 and 2026. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2paRlZUUkpRbk51ZWpkc1kyWkdUVzV1Y1MxamRtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x95f86bcf58c20973!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjZFVTRJQnNuejdsY2ZGTW5ucS1jdmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Paul has been servicing our smoke detectors and other electrical maintenance on the Cape for more than 15 years. He answers his phone, sh…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25ZMlQwMU5WR05xVkVJd1FTMUtNRzFpT1ZCclUzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x95f86bcf58c20973!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnY2T01NVGNqVEIwQS1KMG1iOVBrU3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Mr. Dunn rescued us at 10 pm one night when our three smoke alarms sounded simultaneiously.  I couldn't shut off the noise. We called Pau…”
- Everyday residential fixture work - outlets, switches, light fixtures and ceiling fans. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25SR2IxY3lNVEJ5WjB4aGIzVldRbUZYVVZJMU5sRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x95f86bcf58c20973!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnRGb1cyMTByZ0xhb3VWQmFXUVI1NlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Very quick response, great communication, light fixture taken care of same day”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21wSmVqSTRiRmRhUVhSdloxZGliRkV5VkhvNU5YYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x95f86bcf58c20973!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmpJejI4bFdaQXRvZ1dibFEyVHo5NXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Paul was great with communication about setting up the appointment and came promptly at the scheduled time.  He was efficient and did a g…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pSUWFtc3pXR0pIWDNOM2JEbG5kV3haWjNacGJWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x95f86bcf58c20973!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjRQamszWGJHX3N3bDlndWxZZ3ZpbVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I contacted Paul regarding the installation of three ceiling fans with lights. He not only responded in record time but provided me with …”
- A 2024 one-star reviewer described being asked for 300 dollars upfront and 500 for a written estimate on insurance work, and said he would not listen. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNUNG9LOWpnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x95f86bcf58c20973!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICT4oK9jgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Very rude customer is never right will not listen. No free estimates if it's is insurance work 300 dollars upfront and 500 for writen est…”
- A 2022 one-star reviewer said a no-heat problem was not resolved on the visit until they themselves found a second thermostat in the house. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURlcU9DLTNnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x95f86bcf58c20973!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDeqOC-3gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Beware! He will rip you off! I would not recommend this electrician to anyone. We recently bought a house and could not get the heat to t…”
- A commenter on r/CapeCod recommended him in 2025 as honest, with a fair quote. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/CapeCod/comments/1nwm773/electrician/nhz87xb/) — “r/CapeCod — Paul Dunn, Electrical Contractor. Good guy, honest, fair quote and knows his stuff.”
- A 2026 reviewer says he has been servicing their smoke detectors and other electrical maintenance on the Cape for more than 15 years. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2paRlZUUkpRbk51ZWpkc1kyWkdUVzV1Y1MxamRtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x95f86bcf58c20973!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjZFVTRJQnNuejdsY2ZGTW5ucS1jdmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Paul has been servicing our smoke detectors and other electrical maintenance on the Cape for more than 15 years. He answers his phone, sh…”
- Specializes in Electrical _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Paul%20Dunn%20Electrical%20Contractor&query_place_id=ChIJh0mN1-TJ5IkRcwnCWM9r-JU) — “Google: 4.9★ from 192 ratings”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/sagamore-beach/profile/electrician/paul-dunn-electrical-contr-0021-431970) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Electrician”
  - [State License Registry](https://elicensing21.mass.gov/CitizenAccess/GeneralProperty/PropertyLookUp.aspx?isLicensee=Y&TabName=Home) — “MA electrician license 15825 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: PAUL M DUNN”

## Ownership

- Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified.

## License

Status: **active** (#15825, electrician) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-20, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://elicensing21.mass.gov/CitizenAccess/GeneralProperty/PropertyLookUp.aspx?isLicensee=Y&TabName=Home

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Paul%20Dunn%20Electrical%20Contractor&query_place_id=ChIJh0mN1-TJ5IkRcwnCWM9r-JU): 4.9★ from 192 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Paul%20Dunn%20Electrical%20Contractor&query_place_id=ChIJh0mN1-TJ5IkRcwnCWM9r-JU): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/sagamore-beach/profile/electrician/paul-dunn-electrical-contr-0021-431970): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://pauldunnelectrician.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Exa](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/paul-e-dunn): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Mentions

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

- “Paul Dunn, Electrical Contractor. Good guy, honest, fair quote and knows his stuff.” — u/CurrencyNo3823 in r/CapeCod (2025-10-05) — https://www.reddit.com/r/CapeCod/comments/1nwm773/electrician/nhz87xb/

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · deidre fleming · 2026-08-13**: Paul is a great electrician. I’ve called him over the years and he’s always responded promptly and done excellent work for a fair price. If you are looking for an excellent electrician who is very knowledgeable and reliable…call Paul!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Brian Hellauer · 2026-08-11**: Paul has been servicing our smoke detectors and other electrical maintenance on the Cape for more than 15 years. He answers his phone, shows up when expected, and gets the job done. Recommended.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Carl Phillips · 2026-08-03**: Paul was good about getting me on the schedule. Was prompt and efficient.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Richard Smith · 2026-08-01**: Paul was extremely helpful, prompt and professional.  Highly recommend!!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jane Kinkead · 2026-07-29**: Very quick response, great communication, light fixture taken care of same day
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · j lax · 2026-07-18**: Very responsive, informative and trustworthy.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Nancy McCarthy · 2026-07-18**: We called Paul Dunn Electrical after seeing an online ad. Paul answered the phone himself and came over in a few hours. What we thought was a problem fuse for our washer turned out to be more involved. He pursued until he tracked the problem down and maneuvered himself into a very tight space to fix…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Stan Ingram · 2026-07-17**: I found Paul and his work to be professional. He came, assessed my issue, and fixed my issue, which was a challenge, in a timely/ no nonsense manner. I would highly recommend Paul and will definitely call him again when I need an electrician
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Austin Portal · 2026-07-15**: I called Paul late on a Monday night after our electric meter box catastrophically burned down. He picked up immediately and scheduled us for the next day. He completely replaced the box and we had power back early afternoon on Tuesday. He was incredibly polite, professional, and explained in depth …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Dana Estes · 2026-07-01**: Called Paul with an emergency electrical situation which I was very stressed about as we had no power coming into half our house with a houseful of company visiting for the July 4th weekend.  Paul was extremely knowledgeable and rearranged his schedule to fit us in obtaining parts last minute and ha…

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