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Electricians in Boston, MA
Boston's triple-deckers, brownstones and Victorians are among the oldest homes in the country. Many have knob-and-tube or early cloth wiring, separate small services for each unit and panels tucked into tight basements.
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- 36 ZIP codes covered
- Serving Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, South Boston and more
Homes and wiring in Boston
Boston's triple-deckers, brownstones and Victorians are among the oldest homes in the country. Many have knob-and-tube or early cloth wiring, separate small services for each unit and panels tucked into tight basements.
Massachusetts heat-pump incentives are driving a wave of electrification, and most older homes need a service upgrade before a cold-climate heat pump can be installed. Nor'easters and ice also bring outages.
Weather, seasons and the utility
Boston winters bring nor'easters, heavy snow and ice that can down lines and cause outages lasting days in some neighborhoods. Coastal flooding has also reached basements in low-lying areas near the harbor. Summer heat waves strain older multi-unit buildings when window units run in every apartment. Eversource serves Boston and handles meter work, service drops and reconnection; a service upgrade in a triple-decker may involve the meter bank for all units. The Mass Save program has offered heat-pump rebates and incentives that have made electrification projects much more common, though offerings change over time, so check what is currently available.
Local issues electricians see
- Knob-and-tube in triple-deckers and Victorians
- Service upgrades for heat pumps
- Multi-unit services and meter banks in older buildings
Common calls in Boston
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- Boston at a glance
- Suffolk County, Massachusetts
- ZIP codes covered
- 36
- Neighborhoods
- Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, South Boston, Roslindale, Charlestown, West Roxbury
- Permits
- Pulled by the electrician
- Electric utility
- Eversource
The utility owns the meter and service drop, so service upgrades and storm reconnections are scheduled with it.
Boston FAQ
Who issues electrical permits in Boston?
In Boston, electrical permits are issued by the Inspectional Services Department, and work must be done by a Massachusetts-licensed electrician.
Which Boston ZIP codes are covered?
Electricians in our network cover 36 ZIP codes in Boston, including 02108, 02109, 02110, 02111, 02112, 02113, 02114, 02115 and more.
What are the most common electrical problems in Boston?
Knob-and-tube in triple-deckers and Victorians; Service upgrades for heat pumps; Multi-unit services and meter banks in older buildings.
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Nearby and related metro guides
Also covered in Suffolk County: Dorchester · Roxbury · Roxbury Crossing · Dorchester Center · Mattapan · Charlestown · Jamaica Plain · Roslindale · West Roxbury · Allston · Brighton · Hyde Park
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