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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Richard's Electric Co. 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
Richard's Electric Co is a small East Boston electrical shop with decades behind it. BBB says the firm was established in Massachusetts in 1979, with three employees under owner Richard Fringuelli and manager Karen Fringuelli; the company's own Porch blurb says 1980 and describes a small family-run operation doing electric heat, power and lighting, plus complete wiring for townhouses and small homes. Richard T Fringuelli holds Massachusetts electrician license #9868-EL-A and New Hampshire electrician license #9880, both active on the state registries. Two written Google reviews, from 2018 and 2021, split. In a 2018 review, a customer called Richard and his assistant friendly, on time and competent. In a 2021 review, a customer whose parents hired Richard to separate the second- and third-floor electric panels wrote that the job was not done properly, that he then charged to fix the mistakes, and that turning off a light on one floor still turned off the light on the other. Google shows 3 stars from 2 ratings and Porch shows 3.4 from 5 ratings. BBB rates the business A+.
My parents hired Richard to separate the second and third floor electric panel and wow did this guy do a number on their home. Not only did he not execute the job at all, he then charged my parents to fix the mistakes of inept job. When someone on the third floor turns off the light, the second floor light goes out and vice versa. He overcharges and underperforms. I would stay away.
The best. Friendly, on time and extremely competent. I would recommend Richard and his assistant to everyone.
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