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John Vespa Electrical Contractor LLC

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans

About us

John Vespa Electrical Contractor LLC has more than 30 years of experience meeting the electrical needs of homeowners and businesses in Boston, MA. Family owned and operated, John Vespa Electrical Contractors provides all types of wiring, electrical service upgrades, lighting and outlet design, power outlets, generators, electrical repairs & misc. John Vespa Electrical Contractor LLC specializes in wiring solutions for older homes in the Boston, MA area. Cost is determined by the job.

Business highlights

36 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Electrical Work. Lighting. Design. Generator Installation. Smoke Detectors. Electrical Upgrades.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.0300 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
96%
4
1%
3
1%
2
0%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.8
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 101-125 of 300 reviews

Heather G.
02/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
John was professional and helpful while giving the the estimate and performing the work. He got the estimate to us promptly after seeing the job, and the worked was scheduled with a quick turnaround time after we accepted the estimate.The quality of the work was excellent, as the way in which the line and conduit were run was well done and the plug delivers the proper amount of electrical current.
Description of Work: We needed to have a 50 amp breaker installed and a line run roughly 60 feet for a new plug in our garage.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Ruth F.
02/2013
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
TWICE THE OFFICE CALLED TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT AND TELL ME THE HOURLY FEE WHICH WAS APPRECIATED. I HAD AN OLD EXHAUST FAN THAT I WANTED REPLACED AND THE OLD ONE REMOVED. THE ELECTRICIAN TOLD ME THE EXHAUST FAN UNIT WAS A VERY OLD MODEL AND SIZE AND PROBABLY COULD NOT BE REPLACED. HE WAS GOING TO CHECK WITH A SOURCE TO SEE IF A FAN COULD BE LOCATED., i NEVER DID HEAR BACK FROM THE ELECTRICIAN CONCERNING THE FAN. HE INSTALLED A NEW DOORBELL BEFORE HE LEFT. BASICALLY, THE PROBLEM I HAD WITH THE FAN WAS UNSOLVED. I RECENTLY HAD ANOTHER SERVICE PERSON REMOVE THE OLD FAN, OUTSIDE VENT, FILL IN THE HOLE, RE=PLASTER THE INSIDE SPACE AND INSTALL AN OVER THE RANGE VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH LIGHTING. SO, OVER A YEAR LATER THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN SOLVED, BUT NOT BY THE ANGIE'S LIST ELECTRICIAN.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$200

Joe C.
02/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
From start to finish the installation went very well. The contractor installed 4 LED resessed ceiling lights and replaced switch for them with a dimmer switch. The holes that were used for the wiring runs were barley noticeable and were left in great shape to almost paint right over. Great job.
Description of Work: Installed 4 LED ceiling lights with dimmer switch.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Sreenath S.
01/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Responded immediately to my phone call and scheduled an appointent to meet me at my place to give me an estimate. John arrived at the appointed time. He quickly grasped what I wanted done and provided me with an honest apprisal of the problems that might be encountered in installing the fans but also provided solutions as to how he would handle the situation. After the initial visit, John followed up with an e-mail by the end of the week detailing the quote for the job and itemizing the performance of the job and the expected schedule of payments. The job was started on the day specified and completed on schedule. I was impressed by the crew's attention to detail. At one point, one of the lights was in the radius of one of the celing fans (as per my specifications) but one of the crew members called me to make draw this to my attention and changed the location of the lights when I agreed with him that its placement was not optimal. This was one of the smoothest home-improvement projects I have ever undertaken, and I recommend John Vespa and his crew very highly.
Description of Work: 1. Installed 20 cans (5 inch) 2. Installed 4 ceiling fans which required special installation 3. Installed 3 fluorescent lights in closets

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,500

Alan P.
01/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
When turning on a flatscreen TV, a whole circuit in the house went out. As I am somewhat familiar with house wiring, I assumed a breaker had tripped in the main electrical panel. However, I did not find any tripped breaker. I then replaced (myself) the outlet that the TV was plugged into (turning off the electricity first of course) but that did not fix the problem. Even more troubling was that there were some outlets on the faulty circuit which were still working. So time to call in an expert. I selected John Vespa based on his reviews on Angie's List not knowing anyone else to call. John came promptly based on an agreed time and correctly identified that there was an "open neutral wire" somewhere. I subsequently learned that this is a most difficult (and time consuming) problem to troubleshoot because the open wire could be anywhere in the circuit and every connection (light fixture, outlet, etc.) needed to be checked. John had to figure out where the wires were routed and finally found that the "open neutral" was in a ceiling fan junction box! Problem solved! Since so may devices were on this circuit I had John split the circuit and each part now has a separate breaker in the panel. I am so pleased with the professionalism shown that I will use John Vespa exclusively in the future for all my electrical needs. I was pleased with the price tag as well!
Description of Work: Performed troubleshooting and repair of a faulty electrical circuit.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$267

Sheila Rosalyn D.
01/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
They told me what needed done and what didn't. The price was very reasonable. They were here 2 and a half hours and the charge included equipment. They were here exactly when they were supposed to be. They have excellent social skills, make great eye contact, and are very professional. They are also great listeners and I am very comfortable around them. I like the way that they market themselves. They know their stuff on the button. They are pleasant to work with and are very friendly. They are pleasant, courteous, and pleasurable to have around. They really went the extra mile and are very accommodating. They wanted to help in every way that they could and I would recommend this company to absolutely anyone.
Description of Work: They were here twice. They assessed all of the lighting both inside and outside to see what needed to be repaired and what was critical. They did some work outside to prevent a fire because some outdoor wires were exposed. They had to come back to do the exterior lighting which included ordering the fixtures and to install them.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$353.5

Eben and Sarah R.
12/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Company was recommended by someone that I trust, so I called for an estimate. Decided to schedule work. Work was completed.
Description of Work: Disconnect circuit and replace cables running into panels. Replace conduit outside house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Peter C.
12/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It went very well. John responded quickly, had great advice/diagnostics over the phone, and was able to come out quickly. Through our discussion John was able to determine that it was not an emergency, but I got the sense that he would have squeezed me in if it had been necessary. He arrived on time as scheduled, was friendly, informative, and efficient. He also had lots of low-key advice on various questions I had, when he could have easily played up the importance of repairs that HAD to be done immediately. Bottom line: John was great. I got the work I needed done, quickly and professionally, for a fair price. I will definitely use John in the future.
Description of Work: I needed an inspection prior to a heating unit conversion, an outlet converted to accept a 3-pronged plug, and repair of a light fixture.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Response from John Vespa Electrical Contractor LLC
We appreciate you taking the time to post a review , Thank You

Gregg R.
12/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Dan Vespa did terrific work. He was right on time both days. A 50" flat screen was installed over a built-in bookcase, with new coax and a power outlet installed behind the TV. Placement is perfect, no wires visible, and was installed on a plaster wall. Dan also resolved a problem with a loose Verizon cable in the basement when I lost some channels. HIGHLY recommend having a pro like Dan install your flat screen. New light fixtures were also installed, including an outdoor flood. An old light switch and old power outlets were replaced. Could not be more pleased with his work. These guys work as if they are working on their own home....no short cuts. Cleaned up and left no mess. Very pleased, and will definitely use again! Thanks, Angie's List!
Description of Work: Flat screen TV mounted on plaster wall, installed new coax and power outlet through wall Installed 2 light fixtures, outdoor flood light, swapped out old power outlets and replaced an old light switch

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,050

Response from John Vespa Electrical Contractor LLC
Thank you for taking the time to post a review , it was a pleasure doing business with you

joseph S.
11/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Everything went well, gave accurate estimate,scheduled work on certain date and did job,very professional.
Description of Work: Replaced and updated old electrical panel and added new outlet.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Response from John Vespa Electrical Contractor LLC
Thank you for taking the time to post a review . We appreciate your business.

Philip H.
11/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Excellent. I called in the morning; the electrician came in a few hours, and fixed the box quickly
Description of Work: Replace a circuit breaker in the electrical panel

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Response from John Vespa Electrical Contractor LLC
Thank you for taking the time to post a review . We appreciate it .

Janet R.
11/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
John Vespa returned my call the same day I placed it. He quoted me an acceptable price range over the phone and said he would write up a work order and that it would be about 2 weeks before he would come if I was not in a hurry. Two weeks later, there was a call in the morning, he had time that day if I was available. Two workers came at the appointed time. They worked quickly and efficiently. The job was completed in an hour and a half. They demonstrated that the vent was working properly, cleaned up afterwards, and were very polite and pleasant. They even noticed a semi-flat tire on my car and brought it to my attention. The price for the work was the low end of the price range. The whole experience was positive from start to finish and I would definitely call them again.
Description of Work: When the bathroom was remodeled in 2003, the ceiling vent went into the attic, but was never vented outside the house as it should have been. Vespa Electrical installed the outside venting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$349

Response from John Vespa Electrical Contractor LLC
Thank you for your review we really appreciate it . It was a pleasure doing business with you.

Gerald B.
09/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
John was prompt with stopping by a providing an estimate. He also responded quickly to all emails. He showed up promptly, reviewed the work to be done, and finished it quickly and cleaned up thoroughly afterward. All work was performed to specifications and is properly functioning. If you are looking for an electrician, John is your man!
Description of Work: I added lighting to 3 bedrooms and closets as well as the living room.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Response from John Vespa Electrical Contractor LLC
Thank you for your review we appreciate it . It was a pleasure working with you .

ELISA P.
09/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very happy with the work done. John made an initial visit to spec-out what needed to be done. Scheduled the work & rec'd a confirm call. John arrived on time and did everything on the list. Hired him because he noticed a wire that should not have been where it was; no other electrician noticed that situation. Finished the work within a reasonable timeframe & took care of securing the town permit.
Description of Work: John replaced an outdated electrical panel; replaced on over-the-sink light fixture; removed an inappropriate cable from the garage wall.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

THERESA B.
08/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
John and his assistant are very professional and don't waste time. Everything works well and I was happy with their efficiency and cleanliness. Finula, who schedules appointments for him, was also very good.
Description of Work: All the electricity in a room of our house stopped working due to old wiring. John rewired the room and then we had him add 4 new can lights and a dimmer switch in another room.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Anne D.
07/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I called John's number in the morning and he arrived in the afternoon to do the work. I was amazed at his punctuality, friendliness and competence. I was told before he arrived that he charged $149 for the first hour and $99 for each hour thereafter.. ..I have recommended him to friends.
Description of Work: We had a circuit that would not respond to the usual breaker switch. John checked every outlet on the circuit until he found the problem. Some of this work involved moving heavy furniture to get at the outlets. He also replaced a faulty wall switch.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$149

Paul P.
06/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I called John on a Friday and got a call back the same day to let me know they would be calling back on Monday to schedule the job. John was very prompt and arrived right on time. I've read a lot of reviews on John and everything I have read is true. John is very knowledgeable, friendly and professional. I will use John for all my electrical needs going forward.
Description of Work: The wire from my basement to my outdoor electical outlet in the backyard was recently severed during some landscaping.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$298

Mary T.
06/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It was great. Being safety minded they did cover a small open wired space ( 4 inches) with a temporary cover that I can change if I need to. They did not have anything that matched the space and surrounding surface material . They were polite, efficient, and very knowlegable. John Vespa did not do the work himself this time but did send a professional iin his place. They allowed and helped me to clean the space behind the heaters before reinstalling them. Because the heaters had been originally installed upside down there was a stack of dust and plaster that remained after the original bogus installatiion and we cleaned this all out. They were GREAT! The heaters look terrific; they were an eyesore before. They also work better and I was finally able to use the livingroom heater because the two heaters were finally attached correctly besides turning them rightside up.I no longer needed to use a space heater in that room. Lucky this winter had not been a bad one. The reason I waited so long to call John Vespa is that I had been trying to get the part that I thought I needed because I thought one of the living room heaters was broken when it was just that the 2 heaters had been incorrectly attached.
Description of Work: The company fixed all my heaters. They had originally been put in upside down (by a relative of a friend that I paid). The workers were meticulous. I do not recall exactly when this was done. It was earlier this year and I do not recall the price but it was more than fair because of the time they were here and the way they worked. They were also safety minded. they also checked out 2 ceiling fans. The work done several years ago had been improperly done. They had to uninstall all the heaters, 5 in all, and reinstall them. I had thought one was broken but when they reinstalled it, they were all working. They had to reattach one set. The heaters look great and work properly. They also checked 2 ceiling fans and fixed one that was also iinstalled improperly. Please let me know if you need a precise date and dollars spent and I will get this info. I want to make sure that this review is tallied for John Vespa.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Mary N.
05/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Problem: one circuit was down. Called John Vespa, LMAM, he returned my call in good time same day. Made arrangements for service, he came exactly on time. He was personably and went right to work checking/testing panel box, inside service lines, and outlets. He found the one original (1964) outlet that was bad and replaced it. Work was neat, well done, and fairly priced. Would absolutely hire him again.
Description of Work: Problem: one circuit was down. John Vespa checked/tested panel box, inside service lines, and outlets. He found the one original (1964) outlet that was bad and replaced it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$199

Michael C.
05/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
John was very good in explaining the condition of the old panel and was very quick in providing a quote. He scheduled an appointment to replace the breaker panel, and installed the outside spot light right the day before the appointment. He arrived right on time with his assistant. They told the extra time to clean up some of the sloppy work left over by a few other electricans over the 30 years that this house existed. He spent the time making sure that all of the breakers were labeled properly. The job came out perfect.
Description of Work: Needed a new breaker sub-panel. During a building of a new addition to the house, a previous electrician used mini-breakers and over populated the existing panel. We also needed some additional work, including an additional spot light for the back yard, and a new outlet in the garage.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600

Alice S.
04/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
As I noted above, everything, from making a mutually agreeable appointment, to the completion of his work went without any problems.
Description of Work: It was easy to make an appointment; Mr Vespa arrived just when he said he would. He repaired the ceiling lamps in our kitchen as well as lights on a timer in our backyard. He was very pleasant, professional, and capable. We would use him again. It was expensive ($149 first hour), but it seems all electricians are expensive.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$225

Kirby S.
02/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Two workers arrived promptly at the agreed upon time. The lead electrician was friendly and professional. They were in and out in exactly two hours. Before they left he explained everything they did and walked me through the job. It ended up being faster and less expensive than I was quoted over the phone. This was a totally satisfactory experience from first call to completed job.
Description of Work: I needed 4 light fixtures installed in finished basement. The existing fixtures had no boxes so they needed to build boxes for each and install fixtures I had bought at Home Depot. The new fixtures didn't completely cover the existing holes so they patched the uncovered portions of the ceiling. They also swapped out a faulty switch.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$280

Response from John Vespa Electrical Contractor LLC
Thank you so much for your report , it was a pleasure doing business with you . Finula John Vespa Electrical Contractor LLC

Laure P.
02/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
.He kept me informed every step of the way during the job. He was very clean and his workers were very polite. The workers kept me informed about what they were going to do and were very courteous. The price seemed very reasonable even thought I didn't get other estimates.
Description of Work: .I hired this company to do some electrical repairs in my home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Magda S.
01/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Project went smoothly and efficiently
Description of Work: John replaced a non-functioning door bell. The wiring of the house is old and it was a somewhat complicated process. We are entirely satisfied with the work and all aspects of the project. John is very efficient, thorough and friendly.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$149

Response from John Vespa Electrical Contractor LLC
Thank you for your report. we look forward to doing business with you in the future. Finula John Vespa Electrical Contractor LLC

James R R.
12/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Called to schedule an Estimate on Wednesday, they called back and left a message Thursday. They are fully booked until January! I appreciate the heads up, and calling back in a short time - enough to leave a positive report :)
Description of Work: N/A - See below.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Contact information

250 Milton St Ste LL005, Dedham, MA 02026

http://www.johnvespaelectrical.com

Service hours

Monday:
6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday:
6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday:
6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
1​7​1​4​4
Trade License Locale
MA
Trade License Authority
Massachusetts B​o​a​r​d​ ​o​f​ ​S​t​a​t​e​ ​E​x​a​m​i​n​e​r​s​ ​o​f​ ​E​l​e​c​t​r​i​c​i​a​n​s
Trade License Expiration
07/31/2025

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
No
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans

FAQ

John Vespa Electrical Contractor LLC is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Monday: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Tuesday: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Wednesday: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Thursday: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Friday: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

John Vespa Electrical Contractor LLC accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, John Vespa Electrical Contractor LLC offers free project estimates.
Yes, John Vespa Electrical Contractor LLC offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, John Vespa Electrical Contractor LLC offers a 5% senior discount.
Yes, John Vespa Electrical Contractor LLC offers emergency services.
Yes, John Vespa Electrical Contractor LLC offers warranties.
John Vespa Electrical Contractor LLC offers the following services: Electrical Work. Lighting. Design. Generator Installation. Smoke Detectors. Electrical Upgrades.

Contact information

250 Milton St Ste LL005, Dedham, MA 02026

http://www.johnvespaelectrical.com

Service hours

Monday:
6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday:
6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday:
6:30 AM - 3:00 PM