Panel and service upgrades
Fuse boxes, 100A→200A upgrades, crowded panels, double-taps — brought up to today's code.
Details: Panel and service upgrades →Electrical
Licensed electrician for Greater Boston homes and businesses
Panels, wiring, troubleshooting, EV chargers — handled by a Massachusetts-licensed journeyman electrician (License 56576B), not a subcontractor you never meet. Residential and commercial, from a dead outlet to a full building fit-out.
Licensed and Insured
MA Journeyman Electrician 56576B · CSL-120231 · HIC-21274.
Upfront Pricing
A straight scope and an honest price before any work starts.
Same-Day May Be Available
Same-week is normal — call for real emergencies.
WHY EMC
ELECTRICAL WITHOUT THE RUNAROUND
Most electrical calls are either something broken or something you want added. EMC handles both sides — troubleshooting that finds the actual fault, and clean installs that pass inspection the first time.
Most requested: Panel and service upgrades · Wiring and rewiring · EV charger installation
Permits pulled where required, work done to Massachusetts code, and a clean site when we leave.
Serving Greater Boston from East Boston
Homes and businesses within 20 miles of the city — MA licensed and insured.
CALL US IF YOU SEE
ELECTRICAL WARNING SIGNS
- A burning smell near an outlet, switch, or the electrical panel.
- A panel or breaker that's warm or hot to the touch.
- Buzzing, crackling, or sparking from an outlet, switch, or fixture.
- Lights that flicker or dim across the whole house, not just one room.
- A breaker that trips repeatedly and won't stay reset.
- Outlets or switch plates that are discolored, loose, or warm to the touch.
NO RUNAROUND
HOW IT WORKS WITH EMC
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Call or request a quote
Tell us what's going on — a dead outlet, a full panel, a remodel. Same-week is normal, same-day may be available for real emergencies — call.
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On-site walkthrough
We look at the panel, the wiring, or the space in person before pricing anything. No real quotes get made over the phone.
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Written scope and honest range
A clear scope and an honest price range in writing, explained line by line — no invented numbers, no pressure.
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Licensed, permitted work
Work performed under Journeyman Electrician license 56576B, with the permit pulled before work starts wherever the job requires one.
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Inspection and sign-off
The city inspector reviews the finished work and the permit gets closed out — you keep the paperwork for resale or insurance.
WHAT YOU GET
THE EMC STANDARD
Licensed, Not Subbed Out
The license holder is on the work — Journeyman Electrician 56576B, CSL-120231, HIC-21274.
One Roof
Electrical, heating and cooling, and general contracting — one roster, one number to call.
Straight Answers
Written scope and an honest price range before work starts. No pressure, no padding.
Same-Day, Honestly
Same-day may be available — we say so only when it is true. Call and ask.
THE WORK
ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Troubleshooting and repairs
Tripping breakers, dead circuits, flickering lights, burning smells — diagnosed and fixed, explained in plain words.
Details: Troubleshooting and repairs → Wiring and rewiring
New circuits, renovations, and the knob-and-tube still hiding in Boston triple-deckers.
Details: Wiring and rewiring →
EV charger installation
Level 2 home charging, sized to your panel — permits and inspection included.
Details: EV charger installation →
Lighting
Recessed lighting, dimmers, smart switches — fixture installs and upgrades, room by room.
Details: Lighting →
Generators and surge protection
Standby options, interlock kits, whole-home surge protection.
Details: Generators and surge protection →
Commercial fit-outs
Storefronts, offices, restaurants — build-outs, panel work, code corrections, lighting.
Details: Commercial fit-outs →
Outlets and switches
Tamper-resistant outlets, USB-integrated outlets, GFCI protection, dimmer and smart switches — swapped out or added wherever you need them.
Details: Outlets and switches →
Smoke and CO detectors
Hardwired, interconnected smoke and CO detectors installed to current Massachusetts standards — the inspection sellers need before closing.
Details: Smoke and CO detectors →
Ceiling fans
Ceiling fan installation and replacement, including the box bracing and switch wiring the existing setup usually needs.
Details: Ceiling fans →
Low-voltage, data and network wiring
Ethernet runs, wall-mounted TV wiring, structured wiring panels, doorbell and camera wiring — handled alongside the electrical, not as an afterthought.
Details: Low-voltage, data and network wiring →
Exterior and landscape lighting
Path lights, uplighting, soffit and security lighting, and outdoor outlets built for New England weather.
Details: Exterior and landscape lighting →
Condo and multi-unit electrical
Unit turnovers, common-area panels, and electrical work coordinated directly with property managers and condo associations.
Details: Condo and multi-unit electrical →
Intercoms and video doorbells
Multi-unit intercom and buzzer systems, video doorbells, and access-control wiring — a Boston multifamily staple.
Details: Intercoms and video doorbells →DEEP DIVES
GO DEEPER ON ELECTRICAL
A Panel Built For What Your House Runs…
Electrical panel upgrades in Boston — 100A/200A service, fuse box replacement, permits and inspection by a MA-licensed journeyman electrician.
Smoke and CO Detectors Wired For Your…
Selling a home in Massachusetts requires a smoke and CO detector inspection. EMC wires hardwired, interconnected detectors so your home is ready to pass.
Level 2 Charging Your Panel Can Actually…
Level 2 EV charger installation in Boston — panel capacity checked first, dedicated 240V circuit run and permitted by a MA-licensed electrician.
Grounded Wiring For A House That's…
Knob-and-tube replacement in Boston triple-deckers — grounded rewiring, permits, and inspection from a MA-licensed journeyman electrician, license 56576B.
Power That Stays On When Boston's Doesn't
Generator installation in Boston — interlock kits and transfer switches wired and permitted by a MA-licensed electrician; fuel line coordinated separately.
ANSWERS
COMMON QUESTIONS
What happens when you arrive?
We look at the actual panel or wiring in person, explain what we see in plain words, and give you a written scope and an honest price range before any work starts.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. EMC General Contracting LLC carries a Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician license (56576B), a Construction Supervisor License (CSL-120231), and a Home Improvement Contractor registration (HIC-21274), and is fully insured.
Do you handle both homes and businesses?
Yes — EMC works across residential and commercial, from condo units to multi-unit buildings and commercial spaces, all under the same licenses.
Do you pull permits?
Yes. Licensed work gets permitted and inspected the way Massachusetts requires — that protects you at sale time and with insurance.
How much does electrical work cost?
It depends on the job — a single outlet swap and a panel upgrade aren't in the same category. Expect small repairs to run modest and panel or rewiring work to run well into four figures. Get a real quote after a look at the actual panel or space — anything priced over the phone sight-unseen is a guess.
Which electrical jobs actually need a permit?
New circuits, panel or service upgrades, rewiring, and new infrastructure like an EV charger all need one. A straightforward like-for-like swap — the same outlet in the same spot — is often more flexible. When you're not sure, ask; EMC pulls every permit the job requires.
How fast can you get someone out?
Same-week is normal. Same-day may be available for real emergencies — call and ask.
I have knob-and-tube or an old fuse box — is that a problem?
It's common in Boston's older housing stock, not automatic cause for alarm. But knob-and-tube and old fuse panels have real limits with modern loads, and insurers and lenders often flag them. Worth having evaluated, especially before a renovation or a sale.
Do you only do houses, or commercial too?
Both. Storefronts, offices, restaurants, and multi-unit buildings — build-outs, panel work, code corrections, lighting. Same license, same standards as residential.
Need Electrical or Contracting Service?
One call covers the wiring, the heat, and the whole remodel — licensed, insured, and based right here in Greater Boston.
