Squash Meadow Construction Inc.

Electrical work in Edgartown requires a permit under 527 CMR 12.00 and a licensed Journeyman or Master electrician; only like-for-like device swaps may be exempt. The town wiring inspector signs off before energizing. In the historic captains' district, exterior changes — including outdoor heat-pump units and meter relocations — face additional review, and tight downtown lots complicate service work. Eversource coordinates meter and service-mast changes; island ferry logistics require extra lead time for materials and scheduling.

Edgartown costs run at the high end of the state because labor, materials, and equipment all cross on the ferry. A 100A-to-200A panel upgrade typically runs $3,000–$5,500; a 320/400A service for a large Katama estate can run $6,000–$12,000. A Level 2 EV charger circuit usually lands $900–$2,500. A knob-and-tube rewire of a historic downtown home ranges $12,000–$28,000 given historic constraints. A standby generator with transfer switch generally runs $12,000–$24,000 installed.

Massachusetts requires a written contract and a Home Improvement Contractor registration for most residential electrical work; ask for the registration number and check it before paying a deposit.

More on permits, costs, rebates and common questions, plus every other electrical contractor serving the town, on the Electricians in Edgartown page.