Our company is a full service electrical organization, specializing in Residential and Commercial business. We can be reached 24 hrs. and available for emergency and stand-by work. Our service coverage areas include, but not limited to, the South Shore, Metro Boston, Metro West, and all points in and around the City of Boston. Our organization is fully licensed and insured, and we offer prompt, reliable and very reasonable pricing. All calls are returned and we offer free estimates.
Business highlights
22 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Knob & Tube Wiring Removal & Replacement. Stand-by Generator Installations, New Construction & Renovation Wiring. Kitchen, Bathroom, Basement Remodeling Wiring. Service Panel Upgrades, Electrical Outlet Installation, Switches, Recessed Lights, Light Fixtures, Ceiling Fans, Heating & AC Systems Wiring, Fire & Smoke Detector Installations, Spa & Hot Tub Hookups.
Dave was great to work with. He communicated really well (via email and phone) throughout the process, and explained everything thoroughly so we felt like we knew what was going on and what needed to be prioritized.
Description of Work: Ran new wiring from basement electrical box to second floor (and attic); installed new dedicated outlet in hallway, added light switches and replaced light fixtures in kitchen, hallway, and pantry; installed ceiling fan and wired new outlet in one bedroom; wired and installed new light switch in another bedroom. (Our house is short on switches!)
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Thomas W.
06/2011
5.0
electrician, outdoor lighting, lighting
 + 1 more
Overall experience was excellent. We talked to him by phone as he was highly recommended on Angie's list. He explained everything and brought the parts he needed when he arrived. He arrived on time and worked hard all the time he was here. He cleaned up well and we would use him again.
Description of Work: Dave came to install dimmers on two lights, fix and install and outdoor light, remove track lights and canister lights and check out a ceiling fan. He was very thorough and neat and did an excellent job. I would highly recommend him. We would use him again. He came when he said he would and carefully explained all of our options.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$375
Valerie B.
05/2011
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
We called two names through neighbor referrals, but never received a call back. Then we looked to Angie's List, saw Dave's excellent ratings, and put a call into him. He called us back the same day, and explained that he would be willing to come to our home to look at our attic for K & T wiring, but he would have to charge his basic rate for a 2 hour job, which was $125. That seems fair to us since he would still have to drive to our place and take time out of his schedule for a visual review. Dave was able to schedule us within 2 weeks time. He arrived when he said he would, he was extremely personable and knowledgeable, and really showed an interest in doing a thorough job. (I'm sure there are a number of electricians who would poke their head up in the attic and then sign off on the papers to be done with a small job. But not David.) He thoroughly examined our attic, looked at the fuses in the basement, checked out all the ceiling fixtures on the second floor, etc. He spent the full two hours, if not more, thoroughly combing through our house for any K&T.
Description of Work: After having a full house inspection (free!) through Mass Saves, we were told we could have our attic "air sealed" as long as we had an electrician come out and verify that there was no existing knob and tube wiring found. Dave came to a**** our attic for knob and tube wiring and sign off on the MassSaves paperwork that will allow us to have our attic sealed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
Merry S.
05/2011
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
It was wonderful. It worked out very well. It was an excellent experience.
Description of Work: He did some rewiring for us. He rewired part of our basement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Allison H.
05/2011
5.0
electrician, lighting
 + 0 more
The job went very well. Dave Hanley, the owner, was very professional, responsive, prompt, and provided great customer service. He also emailed me after the job was completed to check-in to see if everything was okay and if the installations were working properly. I will use this company again for other electrical work.
Description of Work: I am renovating my 3-season porch. I had 2 electrical outlets and 2 ceiling light fixtures installed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$425
ANNE K.
03/2011
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
David Hanley is very good. He is top rate and terrific. We have a new house and he has been doing a lot of things for us recently. We've spent about $5,000 with him. We've never had a bad experience with him. He was prompt and had all the equipment. He knew exactly what to do. We discussed it briefly and he made good suggestions. He did it timely and neatly. His prices were really competitive. We?ve always had good experiences with him. We would use him again like a shot.
Description of Work: We used DPH Electric to increase the amperage in three sections where we were short. He changed the electrical circuitry for us so it is more convenient. He put in two remote switches.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300
15 Park Vale C.
03/2011
5.0
electrician, lighting
 + 0 more
Dave Hanley was a pleasure to work with. He came and saw what we planned to do, gave us an accurate quote of how long he thought it would be, and stuck with that quote even though he may have spent longer on the project all together. We paid for the materials separately (lighting fixtures/new outlets). He often works with Bauman Remodeling (who were building the bookcase), so he even helped them out while he waited for them to demolish our old closet so he could set up the wiring for the lights. He then came back a few days after the bookcase was done (it took longer than planned), and finished installing the lights. They really look great. Throughout, Dave was great at communicating with us, and being as flexible as possible to make our scheduling work out. I was really impressed when Dave called to check up and see how things were working a few days after the project was done.
Description of Work: Installed new wiring and recessed lights with a dimmer for a built-in bookcase, (being built by Bauman Remodeling - also Angie's list). Also replaced a broken outlet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Dan M.
02/2011
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Great! Dave was terrific, and we are having him back for more work soon. He was very willing to help us understand the work, and I'd recommend him to anyone looking for quality work at a very fair price.
Description of Work: -Removed existing bathroom overhead fixture and replace withnew exhaust fan & light combo kit -Installed exhaust hose from back of unit and direct out of existing attic vent grill -Ran dedicated wire from exhaust fan/light to existing bathroom light switch location, to accommodate separate control for exhaust fan, and put on it's own switch at said box -Removed existing master bedroom over head light and replace with the new light -Installed new light in the master bedroom closet -Removed existing 2nd floor hallway pull chain light and replace with new light -Ran dedicated wire from new hallway light to light switch location and put on it's own switch at said box -Put cover plate on Attic junction box, covering and containing exposed live wiring.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$620
Randy E.
02/2011
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Dave Hanley did a fantastic job for us. He fixed several outlets that had gone dead due to shoddy work by other contractors. However, the main job I had was to get a 1.5 old LG Dryer to work again. The repair techs diagnosed it as an electrical problem and that when Dave's job began, after a couple of visits and replacing several parts he was able to resolve the issue. He was always punctual and kept us well informed of his other commitments so we could coordinate schedules. I would DEFINITELY use him again for any electrical work I have and recommend him highly.
Description of Work: Fixed four dead outlets in three different rooms, running new wires to repair two of them. Replaced 240v Dryer outlet fixing a voltage flow problem that was preventing the dryer from working.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Alexander L.
01/2011
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Dave went above and beyond the call of duty to be at the site at short-notice and provided a very thorough inspection which was not only informative but reassuring given his clear expertise. It's important to note that despite being ill earlier in the week, a Nor'easter in the middle of the week, and therefore a completely packed schedule, that Dave made the time and effort to come to do the estimate and inspection. Needless to say we will use his service in the future as he clearly has his customer's best interests in mind.
Description of Work: Dave provided an inspection of a newly installed electrical panel when he came out to do an estimate during our final walk-through before purchasing a house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
David D.
11/2010
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Dave did all the work outlined above, and a good deal more due to the older condition of our home which we have newly moved in to. All of the work he performed was good quality, he was punctual and responsive, and he clearly takes pride in doing a job well and ensuring that his customers are satisfied with the job he performs. The biggest snafu on our job that he helped to resolve was outside of the electrical realm; the cabinet under which the vented hood was being replaced was in lousy condition based on how it had been installed sometime in the past, so Dave cheerfully took on many additional duties to help us be able to install and use the hood.
Description of Work: Installed a new 220 volt electrical line so we could install a new appliance electric range; performed work on existing electrical panel to accommodate new range; and removed old, existing kitchen vent hood and installed new replacement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Laura L.
10/2010
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
 + 1 more
Angies List saved the day. My house is 1920 bungelow which substained an electrical fire as a result of frayed lamp cord, Dave is on of the subcontractors who work with Bauman Remolding whose name I got from Angies List. My bedroom was completely gutted out from the fire. Dave was the first contractor on the job. I was very anxious to make sure that the electrical wiring was safe. Dave pays alot of attention to details and worked closely with the city electrical inspector to make sure the work was being done according to code. He is very observent and even pointed out two broken attic joyst to the contractor which were extremely unsafe.He also told me about some poor electrical work, (which I spent alot of money on) where some ceiling lights, and two ceiling fans were improperly installed by a licensed electrician, and could have fallen down. He is extremely professional and takes alot of pride in the quality of his work. His prices were very reasonable considering the amount of work which needed to be done. He even did the electrical work on my new gas central air conditioner and furnance.I highly recommend Dave and would use his services again in the future. I certainly feel that the electrical is now safe in my house as a result of Daves high quality work.
Description of Work: Installed two ceiling fans, five ceiling lights, replaced main circuit breaker box, rewired electricity in two rooms, removed old knob and tubing left over in attic,brought to code electric on central air conditioning including on/off switch on outside, installed gfc breakers in appropriate areas,installed several room outlets, cable connector, two dimmer switches, also installed bathroom vent.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,100
Derrick B.
10/2010
5.0
electrician, lighting
 + 0 more
Excellent. Dave was extremely flexible (we asked him to come a half hour later at the last minute and he did) and arrived on time. He was courteous, did an excellent job, and cleaned the space nicely. The final price matched the estimate. We will defiantely work with him again for other electrical issues in our home.
Description of Work: Removed wall scones in two bedrooms, installed ceiling light fixtures, and dimmers. Covered wall where wall scones were located and patched up whole where electrical wiring was located.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$425
Ruth W.
10/2010
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Great experience and would not hesitate to use again. Very professional.
Description of Work: Evaluated electrical integrity of a building.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
ANNE K.
10/2010
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Our house is very old, which means breaching a wall always involves a surprise -- Dave Hanley was not only efficient and always prompt on appointments and work dates -- he was able to come up with many excellent solutions for unforeseen problems. He doesn't just do the job very well -- he thinks about it creatively. Furthermore, on several occasions, he discussed plans of ours and came up with much simpler solutions -- saving us money. All-in-all, we were delighted; we recommend him highly -- and we will certainly use him again.
Description of Work: Doubled the amperage, which involved installing an entirely new control panel. Installed antique lamps in diningroom and livingroom. Installed new bathroom lights, exhaust fans. Installed new reading lights in bedroom. Relocating outlets and switches. Installed new lighting in cellar and attic. Installed multi-plug boards in office.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,500
Maureen R.
10/2010
5.0
electrician, lighting
 + 0 more
All went well. Dave is knowledgeable and professional. He is also punctual and courteous - adjusting his schedule to suit your needs. He does fine work and cleans up beautifully. In addition, I felt comfortable having him around whether or not I was home. After living in my home for 15 years, at last I have found a top-notch electrician!
Description of Work: In my kitchen Dave: removed 3 existing plugs in my kitchen and installed new GFI plugs. removed several old and dirty plates and switches and installed new switches and plates. removed 4 under cabinet light fixtures - got rid of strange hanging wires. In my bathroom, he removed an existing ceiling fixture and installed two new fixtures.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$880
Kari J.
10/2010
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
 + 1 more
Excellent Electrical Contractor! Dave is personable, professional and did a great with our electrical projects.
Description of Work: Replaced light fixtures, installed ceiling fans and did one cable TV run.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,400
Elaine S.
09/2010
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
They did good work. I had no problem with them.
Description of Work: They did some minor electrical work. They inserted an outlet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
William L.
08/2010
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
 + 1 more
Dave did a great job. Diligent, punctual, knowledgeable, and professional.
Description of Work: Dave did three separate jobs for us: installing a new ceiling fan in the bathroom, working with the contractor putting in a backsplash to fit the existing outlets, and clean up the wiring down the cellar of our old house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$570
SIPHANA C.
06/2010
5.0
electrician, lighting
 + 0 more
We were looking for an electrician to do minor work on our condo prior to placing it on the market. I joined Angie's List in hopes of finding reputable contractors since we were burned in the past. I contacted several electricians in the area, and only a few got back to me. Dave, on the other hand was the first to respond and was willing to work with our tight schedules. He came in to take a look at the work and provide us with an estimate on the project on Friday and was able to come in the following week. He showed up on time, did the work efficiently and accurately, and even offered to dispose of my old light fixture for me. The job took slightly longer than we had anticipated but he honored his original quote. He is an extremely personable fellow and acted with professionalism and courtesy at all times. I would absolutely use Dave again and would recommend him to anyone!
Description of Work: Replaced 3 GFI outlets, repaired broken light switch, replaced ceiling fixture in kitchen.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
MARY S.
06/2010
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
On a Sunday night my refrigerator just stop working. I thought I blew a circuit breaker, but when I checked, no circuit breakers were tripped. The outlet to the refrigerator appeared to be dead. Another plug next to the refrigerator was also dead. I had just signed up for Angies List so I figured I would test it out. DPH Electric had great reviews that were current and he was close by. I called after work on Monday and Dave was out to our house the next day. Dave is friendly, personable, and a great electrician. I was figuring that he would just replace the plugs & be on his way. Not Dave. He made sure that the dead outlets were dead for a reason and that he knew what the reason was before he left. He made sure that there was no arcing or scorching anywhere in the system. He was thorough, careful, professional and never lost his smile. I felt very safe that the job was getting done correctly. I had to leave my home for a few moments while Dave was working and didn't mind leaving him alone in the house at all. Dave was at my house for over 4 hours and I feel went above and beyond what he had to do. His price was not only fair, but lower than I expected for the amount of time and work that he put into the job. I highly recommend this electrician. I know I will call him again in a heartbeat if the need arises.
Description of Work: Replaced 3 GFI plugs and corrected a non-working plug & electrical feed. Rewired refrigerator outlet and giving it its own circuit. Also inspected and tested the whole house electrical panel
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
ESTHER W.
05/2010
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
David - was helpful on the phone and try to think of someone else that I might be able to call --
Description of Work: David call me first thing in the AM after I email him about a major problem I had -- and I needed a license elecrician ASAP -- but due to other comittements was unable to help me
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
christopher B.
04/2010
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
I don't know if many people look forward to catching sight of their electrician coming up the walk, but we do. We were very fortunate to find Dave to help us with some renovations to a room in our 1870s house in JP. I can't say enough good things about the service we got from Dave (but I'll try). He explained our options clearly and offered opinions about what would work best without being pushy. Dave had some great ideas about how to deal with unanticipated problems and, when he had to come back a couple of time because of issues we hadn't forseen, he did so cheerfully. He came when he said he would come, he did what he said he would do, he charged what he said he would charge (and threw a few things in for free). His handiwork looks great. And, he noticed that a ceiling fixture seemed really hot--which made sense later when I investigated and discovered that it contained 2 100 watt bulbs in a fixture designed for 60 watt bulbs (thank you Dave). All that, and he's a really nice guy. I would hire Dave again in a heartbeat--I'm already compiling my list for next time.
Description of Work: DPH rewired a new library in our very old house--installed new electrical outlets, moved light switches and thermostats, ran new telephone wires, moves cable outlets.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
KENNETH H.
02/2010
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
This job went extremely well. Dave is a very friendly and talent guy. Not only did he do the job well -- and at a VERY reasonable price - he also noted some potential dangers in our electrical set-up and fixed those. Highest recommendation.
Description of Work: Installation of bathroom lights, plug outlets, plates, sconces, light switches, breakers
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Service Categories
Electrical,
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Home Security Systems,
Generator,
Water Heaters,
TV Service - Cable,
Solar Panels,
Phone Wiring
FAQ
DPH Electric is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
DPH Electric accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, DPH Electric offers free project estimates.
Yes, DPH Electric offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, DPH Electric does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, DPH Electric offers emergency services.
Yes, DPH Electric offers warranties.
DPH Electric offers the following services: Knob & Tube Wiring Removal & Replacement. Stand-by Generator Installations, New Construction & Renovation Wiring. Kitchen, Bathroom, Basement Remodeling Wiring. Service Panel Upgrades, Electrical Outlet Installation, Switches, Recessed Lights, Light Fixtures, Ceiling Fans, Heating & AC Systems Wiring, Fire & Smoke Detector Installations, Spa & Hot Tub Hookups.