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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Samuel Van Nuland, Electrician MA #59631-B. 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
Samuel Van Nuland is a Cape Cod electrician based on the Upper Cape, working under his own name and licensed with the state as an active Massachusetts electrician (#59631). His site describes a residential practice covering installations, repairs and inspections, from new circuits and lighting to breaker panels and safety upgrades. Every Google review on file — 20 of them, dated from November 2025 through August 2026 — is five stars, and none describe a problem with the work. Homeowners repeatedly praise how quickly he responds, often the same day by phone, text or email, and how punctual he is once an appointment is set. Several describe him diagnosing electrical trouble other people had missed: one reviewer's builder had dismissed a recurring issue in a new-construction house, and Van Nuland traced it to a loose connection burning inside a wall within minutes; another called him during an electrical emergency and said his advice avoided an expensive mistake. His work is also described as code-compliant — one reviewer says his projects have consistently passed town inspection — and several homeowners in older Cape houses say he explained clearly what updates were needed for safety. Reviewers note that he gives an estimate up front, wears boot covers in the house, and cleans up before leaving. Several have brought him back for follow-up work, including installing custom lighting with a dimmer switch, and a few say they've referred him to neighbors. The reviews on file only go back to November 2025, so there isn't yet a multi-year track record to draw on, and the business's own site doesn't state how long Van Nuland has been working as an electrician — worth a quick question before booking if that matters to you. For Cape Cod homeowners with a specific electrical repair, a troubleshooting problem, or a lighting project — especially in an older Upper Cape home — the reviews describe someone reliably easy to reach and careful in the house.
Sam was prompt for both appointments, professional, provided an estimate while still at my house, provided the services that I needed, cleaned up the affected areas and called me to let me know when the job was complete. Knowing that he has experience with old houses was a factor in hiring him.
Great communication skills. Polite, knowledgeable, efficient. Will use Sam again. Happy to recommend his services.
The fact that Sam came highly recommended was the reason I called him. He is clearly very knowledgeable, professional, and explained everything very clearly. We have already scheduled additional work and I feel very comfortable working with Sam and having him in my house.
Sam was responsive, polite and very conscientious about his work. Would def recommend.
Sam responded quickly to my vmail and solved my problem. He is thorough and knowledgeable and I would definitely hire him again. I really appreciate that he’s always concerned whether the problem is a safety issue or not.
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