Electrical in Massachusetts is no longer about replacing fuses. The Commonwealth is electrifying — heat pumps, EV chargers, induction ranges, heat pump water heaters, smart home loads — and most pre-1990 Massachusetts homes were wired for 100-amp service when the average home pulled 30 amps at peak. Today's electrified home routinely needs 200 amps. We hold the Massachusetts Master Electrician license required to pull permits, are MOR-EV authorized for EV charger rebate filing, and run a 24/7 emergency dispatch for storm damage, panel failure, and electrical fires. Knob-and-tube removal in pre-1940 Boston homes is a routine specialty.
Why Massachusetts Electrical Is Different
- Electrification stacks loads fast. Heat pump (40–60A) + EV charger (50A) + induction range (40A) + tankless water heater (80A peak) = 210+ amps before lights and outlets. Most older MA homes need a 200-amp panel upgrade just to enable basic electrification.
- MOR-EV rebate program. Massachusetts MOR-EV provides rebates for residential EV charger installation when paired with eligible EV purchase. We are MOR-EV authorized — we file the rebate as part of the install.
- Knob-and-tube is unsafe + non-insurable. Most pre-1940 Boston, Cambridge, Somerville housing has knob-and-tube in walls. Massachusetts code does not allow new circuits to be added to K&T. Many home insurers refuse to insure homes with active K&T. We replace it during any major electrical upgrade.
- Mass Save income-eligible panel upgrade rebate. Income-eligible homeowners frequently qualify for free panel upgrades when paired with electrification.
The 5 Pillar Electrical Services
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200-Amp Panel Upgrade
The single most common upgrade in pre-1990 MA homes. New 200-amp service drop coordination with utility, new meter socket, new load center (Square D, Eaton, Siemens), service mast and grounding to current code. Required before most heat pump or EV charger installs.
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EV Charger Installation
Tesla Wall Connector, ChargePoint Home Flex, Wallbox Pulsar, JuiceBox, Grizzl-E. Hardwired or NEMA 14-50 outlet. Load calculation to confirm panel headroom. MOR-EV rebate filed as part of the install — we handle the paperwork.
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Generator Installation
Standby generators (10kW–26kW) with whole-home transfer switches. Natural gas or propane fuel. Generac and Kohler authorized dealer/installer. Often bundled with panel upgrade. Critical for Massachusetts winter storm outages.
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Knob-and-Tube Removal
Most home insurers refuse to insure homes with active knob-and-tube. We remove K&T in walls, run new Romex or BX, restore drywall and plaster. Often coordinated with insulation upgrade since K&T cannot be insulated over.
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24/7 Emergency Electrician
Electrical fires, panel failure, sparking outlets, storm-damage service drops. 5-minute Master Electrician dispatch within Greater Boston. Same-day for outer Massachusetts. We coordinate utility for service-drop replacement after fallen-tree damage.
Planning a Heat Pump or EV Charger?
Most MA homes need a panel upgrade first. Free load calculation tells you exactly what you need — and we coordinate the entire scope as one project.
All 18 Electrical Services
Panel, Service & Rewiring
Panel Upgrades
service capacity expansion
Panel Upgrades Quote200-Amp Panel Upgrade
electrification standard
200-Amp Panel Upgrade QuoteKnob-and-Tube Removal
insurance required
Knob-and-Tube Removal QuoteWhole-Home Rewiring
Romex or BX
Whole-Home Rewiring QuoteElectrical Inspection
pre-purchase, code
Electrical Inspection QuoteEV Charging
EV Charger Installation
MOR-EV authorized
EV Charger Installation QuoteTesla Wall Connector
Universal & standard
Tesla Wall Connector QuoteGenerators & Backup Power
Generator Installation
full-home backup
Generator Installation QuoteStandby Generators
Generac, Kohler
Standby Generators QuotePortable Generators
manual transfer
Portable Generators QuoteLighting & Smart Home
Lighting Installation
interior + exterior
Lighting Installation QuoteRecessed Lighting
LED retrofit
Recessed Lighting QuoteLandscape Lighting
low-voltage
Landscape Lighting QuoteSmart Lighting
Lutron, Philips Hue
Smart Lighting QuoteSmart Home Installation
full ecosystem
Smart Home Installation QuoteCeiling Fan Installation
light + box swap
Ceiling Fan Installation QuoteRepair & Emergency
Electrical Repair
outlet, switch, circuit
Electrical Repair QuoteEmergency Electrician
24/7 dispatch
Emergency Electrician QuoteMassachusetts Electrical Cost Reality
| Service | Range | Notes |
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| 200-amp panel upgrade | $3,500 – $6,500 | Income-eligible: free via Mass Save |
| EV charger install (Level 2) | $1,200 – $3,500 | Less MOR-EV rebate |
| Tesla Wall Connector | $1,400 – $3,800 | Hardwired, includes unit |
| Standby generator (Generac 14kW) | $8,500 – $14,000 | With transfer switch + fuel hookup |
| Standby generator (22kW whole-home) | $13,000 – $22,000 | Larger MA homes, all loads |
| Knob-and-tube removal (per circuit) | $1,200 – $3,500 | Includes drywall/plaster restore |
| Whole-home rewiring | $12,000 – $25,000 | Typical 2,000 sq ft, copper Romex |
| Recessed lighting (per fixture) | $140 – $280 | LED, includes housing + trim |
| Emergency electrician dispatch | $200 – $400 | Credited toward repair |
The Brands We Install
- Square D QO & Homeline panels
- Eaton CH series panels
- Siemens service entrance
- Tesla Wall Connector + Universal
- ChargePoint Home Flex
- Wallbox Pulsar Plus
- JuiceBox 40 / 48
- Generac Guardian standby (PWRcell)
- Kohler Power standby
- Lutron Caséta smart lighting
- Philips Hue smart lighting
Cross-Trade Coordination
- Panel upgrade + heat pump install. Most pre-1990 MA homes need panel headroom for a heat pump. Coordinated as one project, single permit pull.
- EV charger + panel upgrade. Existing 100A panels often can't accommodate a Level 2 charger without load shedding. We do load calculation, panel upgrade, and EV install as one scope.
- Knob-and-tube removal + wall insulation. K&T cannot be insulated over per code. Replace K&T then drill-and-fill insulation when walls are open. Mass Save rebates stack.
- Generator + gas line services. Standby generators run on natural gas or propane. Master Gas Fitter on staff.
Our Electrical Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty
- Full coverage on Square D, Eaton, Siemens, Tesla, ChargePoint, Generac, Kohler (registered on your behalf).
- Pro Build workmanship guarantee
- 5 years on installation labor — wiring, terminations, panel work, EV charger commissioning, generator installation. Return at no cost.
- Code compliance guarantee
- All work passes Massachusetts 527 CMR 12.00 and NEC 2023 inspection. We file every required permit and schedule the inspection.
- MOR-EV rebate guarantee
- If your EV charger install does not receive the MOR-EV rebate due to filing error on our side, we credit the difference.