Mattapan Electrical Company handles the full range of residential and commercial electrical work in Mattapan and across the surrounding area. From a single dead outlet to a complete service upgrade, we take on repairs, panel work, outlet and switch installation, indoor and outdoor lighting, EV charger installation, backup generator hookups, and everything in between. We are available any hour, any day, including nights, weekends, and holidays. One call. One electrician. One price, agreed first.
Whether you own a single-family home, manage a rental property, or run a commercial space, we keep the work straightforward from the first phone call. We'll get the job wired and finished.
Before a small wiring issue turns into a hazard, it usually gives you a few warning signs. Flickering lights and warm outlets are warning signs, not quirks. Neither is a quirk of an old house. Both are symptoms worth tracing before they become something more serious.
We diagnose the common problems homeowners and property managers run into: dead outlets, tripping breakers, burning smells near a panel or receptacle, outlets that feel warm to the touch, and lights that dim or flicker when appliances kick on. A diagnostic visit covers a full look at the circuit in question, a clear explanation of what is causing the problem, and a price for the repair before any work begins.
GFCI and AFCI protection are part of how we close out fault repairs. Where a circuit needs a ground-fault or arc-fault breaker to bring it up to current code, we include that in the scope. Customers dealing with a repair get electrical service scheduled without the runaround, a straight answer on what failed, and a fix that holds to code. Call us and we'll walk you through the fix.
If you've never hired an electrician before, the panel is not the most obvious place to start looking for problems. But an undersized panel, a fuse box that has never been updated, or a main breaker that trips under normal household load are all signs that the service coming into the building no longer matches what it is being asked to carry.
We handle fuse box replacements, 200-amp service upgrades, main panel replacements, and subpanel installation for garages, finished basements, and additions. Before any panel work is scoped, we run a load calculation to confirm what the service needs to carry, including the dedicated circuits that feed large appliances, EV chargers, and any planned additions to the home.
A properly wired home is a safer home, and the panel is where that starts. If you are adding an EV charger or a new appliance circuit and the existing panel cannot carry the load, we address the panel first and the circuit second. Straight scheduling. Upfront pricing. Code-compliant wiring.
Some homes need a full rewire. Others just need one outlet fixed. Most fall somewhere between those two points, and we handle all of it.
On the outlet and switch side, we install and replace standard receptacles, GFCI and AFCI outlets, dimmer switches, USB outlets, and outdoor or weatherproof receptacles for patios, decks, and garage exteriors. Every installation is wired to code, grounded correctly, and tested before we leave.
For lighting, we work on recessed and LED lighting, under-cabinet lighting, exterior and security lighting, and motion sensor fixtures. Ceiling fan installation is a common call as well, whether the box needs to be replaced to handle the load or the wiring needs to be run from scratch. We keep this work code-compliant as a baseline, not an upgrade. We keep your home powered and safe.
Mattapan sits in some of the oldest residential neighborhoods in Massachusetts. That means a meaningful share of the housing stock here still carries wiring that was installed decades ago, and the electrical demands on those homes have grown well beyond what the original systems were built for. The three services below come up regularly in this area for exactly that reason.
Knob-and-tube wiring was standard in homes built before the mid-twentieth century, and aluminum branch wiring was widely used in residential construction through the 1970s. Both show up frequently in Suffolk County housing. Knob-and-tube lacks a ground conductor and was never designed for the loads a modern household puts on a circuit. Aluminum wiring at the branch level expands and contracts with use, which loosens connections at outlets and switches over time and creates a fire risk at those points.
We replace old wiring, remediate aluminum branch circuits, and handle whole-home rewiring where the scope calls for it. An electrical safety inspection is a natural starting point if you are not sure what you have. The inspection tells you exactly what the wiring condition is and what, if anything, needs to change.
Massachusetts has one of the highest rates of electric vehicle adoption in the country, and a Level 2 home charger is the practical way to keep up with daily charging needs. A standard 120-volt outlet charges too slowly for most drivers. A Level 2 charger runs on a dedicated 240-volt circuit and can fully charge most EVs overnight.
Before installation, we check panel capacity to confirm the existing service can carry the additional load. If it cannot, we address the panel first. The rate for the installation is confirmed on the phone before anything is scheduled, so you know what the job covers before we arrive.
Nor'easters and ice storms are a regular part of winters in this region, and extended outages are not unusual after a significant storm. A properly wired backup generator keeps the essentials running when the grid goes down. We handle transfer switch installation, standby generator wiring, and portable generator hookups, connecting the generator to the panel in a way that is safe, code-compliant, and ready before the next outage arrives.
For homeowners and property managers who want to know what their options are, we offer a plain answer on repair versus upgrade so you can make the right call for your property before committing to equipment.
Ready to get the power back on? Whether the project is a single dedicated circuit or a full commercial renovation, the approach is the same: scope the job clearly, price it before the work starts, and wire it to the standard the local inspectors enforce.
On the residential side, we install dedicated circuits for refrigerators, dryers, washers, dishwashers, microwaves, and ranges. We wire basements, garages, and home additions, and we handle the electrical side of kitchen and bathroom renovations, including the outlet placement, lighting, and circuit capacity those spaces require. Basement sump pump circuits are a common call as well, particularly in homes where the existing wiring in the lower level was never properly brought up to code.
For commercial customers, including property managers, office tenants, and retail operators, we handle commercial electrical repair, panel upgrades, office and retail wiring, and commercial lighting installation. The work is scoped the same way: a clear price before anything is scheduled, and wiring that meets the code requirements for commercial occupancy. We'll get the job wired and finished.
A properly wired home is a safer home, and an inspection is the most direct way to find out where yours stands. We conduct home electrical inspections for owners who want a full picture of their system, for buyers and sellers preparing for a real estate transaction, and for landlords who need to confirm that a rental property meets current code.
An inspection covers the panel, the branch circuits, the grounding and bonding, the outlet condition throughout the home, and the presence of AFCI and GFCI protection where code requires it. We also check smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector wiring as part of a complete safety review.
Whole-home surge protection is a straightforward addition that installs at the panel and protects the entire electrical system from voltage spikes, including the kind that come in through the utility line during a storm. For a home full of electronics, appliances, and EV charging equipment, it is a practical layer of protection. We trace the fault. We fix the wiring. We restore the power.
Electrical work covers a wide range of jobs, and the cost of any specific project depends on what the work actually involves. We do not quote a price until we understand the scope, and we confirm the price on the phone before anything is scheduled. You are told what it covers before any work begins.
We are available any hour, any day. Short-notice calls are taken when the schedule allows. Emergency calls are answered around the clock, including nights, weekends, and holidays. If you have a question about what a job typically involves or what to expect from a visit, the person who answers the call knows the trade and can scope the work before anything is booked.
We serve Mattapan and the neighborhoods and towns nearby, including Hyde Park, Roslindale, Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury, Milton, Canton, and Randolph. Whether the property is in the heart of Mattapan or a few miles out in Suffolk County, the work is handled the same way: a clear price on the call, wiring done to the code inspectors here enforce, and a job that is finished before we leave.
We handle the full range of residential and commercial electrical work, including repairs, breaker panel upgrades, outlet and switch installation, indoor and outdoor lighting, ceiling fan installation, EV charger wiring, backup generator hookups, and whole-home surge protection. We also do knob-and-tube and aluminum wiring remediation, which comes up regularly in Mattapan's older housing stock.
If you are not sure whether your job fits what we do, call (857) 626-9359 and describe the situation.
Yes. We take calls from homeowners, landlords, property managers, and businesses across Mattapan and the surrounding area. Commercial work includes panel upgrades, office and retail wiring, dedicated circuits for equipment, and lighting installation. The process is the same regardless of property type: the job is scoped on the call and the price is confirmed before anything is scheduled.
A breaker that trips repeatedly under normal load is telling you something specific: the circuit is drawing more than it was sized for, there is a fault somewhere in the wiring, or the breaker itself is failing. Resetting it without finding the cause does not fix the underlying problem and can create a hazard over time. Call us and we will trace the fault and give you a clear answer on what it takes to correct it.
Common indicators include two-prong outlets throughout the house, a fuse box instead of a breaker panel, flickering lights under normal load, and outlets or switches that feel warm to the touch. Homes in Mattapan built before the 1960s frequently have knob-and-tube wiring or aluminum branch circuits that warrant a closer look. An electrical safety inspection is the most direct way to find out what you have and what, if anything, needs to change.
Call (857) 626-9359, describe what is going on, and we will scope the job on the call and confirm a price before anything is booked.
We are available any hour, any day, so there is no need to wait for a business-day window. Once the scope and price are agreed, we schedule the visit.
Yes. We serve Mattapan and the surrounding communities, including Dorchester, Roxbury, Hyde Park, Roslindale, Jamaica Plain, Milton, Canton, and Randolph. If your address is not on that list, call and ask. We cover Suffolk County and much of the broader Boston metro area.
When you call (857) 626-9359, the call is answered by someone who knows the trade and can scope the work on the phone.
You get a price and a scheduled visit from that first conversation, not a callback queue.
A repair visit covers the specific fault, whether that is a failed outlet, a wiring connection, or a single breaker. A panel or service upgrade is a larger job that involves replacing the main panel, sizing the service to current load, and in some cases upgrading the service entrance from the utility. We give you a plain answer on which path makes sense based on what the inspection turns up, before any work is authorized.
Call us when you book and we will work out the access arrangement at that point. Whether that means a key, a lockbox code, or another person on site, we confirm the details before the visit so the job can proceed without delay.
Mattapan Electrical Company is available any hour, any day, for residential and commercial electrical work throughout the area.
Whether you need a repair diagnosed, a panel upgraded, an EV charger wired, or a generator connected before the next storm, call (857) 626-9359 for a quote. One call. One electrician. One price, agreed first.
Below is a plain-language look at the electrical services we handle across Mattapan and the surrounding Boston neighborhoods. Each row covers what the work involves, who it fits best, and one practical thing worth knowing before you call. If you have a question the table does not answer, the number at the top of the page gets you a real answer and a price.
| Type of Work | What the Job Involves | Common Situations | Things to Know |
|---|---|---|---|
| EV Charger Installation |
| Mattapan homeowners with a new electric vehicle who need Level 2 charging at home | A Level 2 charger typically needs a 40- to 50-amp dedicated circuit. We check panel capacity before pulling the circuit so you know whether an upgrade is part of the job. |
| Electrical Repairs & Troubleshooting |
| Any homeowner or property manager with an active electrical problem | We find the actual cause before recommending any repair, so you are not paying to replace parts that were not the problem. |
| Breaker & Fuse Repair |
| Homes where a breaker trips repeatedly or a fuse blows under normal load | A breaker that trips immediately after being reset is a sign of a fault on the circuit, not just a weak breaker. We trace the circuit before swapping the breaker. |
| Code-Correction Wiring |
| Landlords, property managers, and homeowners addressing a failed inspection or pending sale | We identify what needs attention and carry out the corrections in the same process, so the property does not sit offline longer than it has to. |
| Backup Generator Installation |
| Homeowners and landlords who need power during nor'easters and winter outages | The transfer switch is what prevents backfeed onto utility lines during an outage. It has to be installed correctly for the system to be safe for the household and for utility workers. |
| Ceiling Fan Installation |
| Any room that needs a fan added or an existing fan replaced | If the existing ceiling box is not rated for a fan, we swap it out before mounting. A fan on an undersized box is a safety issue, not just a code one. |
| Dedicated Appliance Circuits |
| Any home adding a high-draw appliance or a sump pump to an already-loaded panel | Running a dedicated circuit is often simpler than people expect and is the right fix when a kitchen or laundry room is tripping breakers under normal use. |
| Electrical Safety Inspections |
| Pre-sale preparation, post-purchase review, and rental properties facing inspection | An inspection gives you a documented picture of where the electrical system stands. That matters before a home sale, after a purchase, or any time an older home's wiring is in question. |
| Electrical Panel & Service Upgrades |
| Older Mattapan homes adding load, EV chargers, or running out of breaker slots | Many pre-war homes in this area are still on 60- or 100-amp service. A load calculation tells you exactly what the upgrade needs to cover before any work is authorized. |
| Outlet & Switch Installation |
| Kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and any room short on usable outlets | GFCI outlets are required by code in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and outdoor locations. Many older homes are still missing them in one or more of those spots. |
| Whole-Home Surge Protection |
| Homeowners with sensitive electronics or appliances worth protecting | A panel-mounted surge protector guards every circuit in the house, including circuits feeding appliances that a plug-in strip cannot reach. |
| Lighting Installation |
| Homeowners updating interior lighting or adding outdoor security coverage | Outdoor wiring in New England takes real weather stress. We run exterior circuits to code so moisture and temperature swings do not create faults over time. |
| Wiring & Circuit Installation |
| Remodels, additions, and homes where the existing wiring cannot carry the current load | We scope the circuit run on the call and confirm the price before anything starts, so there are no open-ended commitments. |
| Basement & Sump-Pump Circuits |
| Homes with finished or working basements that need reliable, code-compliant power | An unfinished basement is one of the locations where GFCI protection is required by code. Many older homes in this area are still missing it. |
| Knob-and-Tube & Aluminum Rewiring |
| Pre-1950 Mattapan homes and properties built through the 1970s with aluminum branch wiring | Knob-and-tube wiring has no ground conductor and cannot support three-prong outlets or GFCI protection. Aluminum branch wiring loosens at connections over time and creates heat at splice points. |
Call (857) 626-9359 to get a quote on any of the services above. We will scope the job, give you a price, and get it on the schedule.
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