Electrical Fees

  • All inspection requests require a permit number.
  • All service related work requires a utility authorization number, obtained by calling the Hingham Municipal Light Plant at 781-749-8315  extension 213, 214 or 215.
  • Service alteration fees are in addition to minimum charges.
  • Fees for unusual or special condition not listed on this fee schedule shall be set by the Inspector of Wires or the Building Commissioner.
  • Electrical permits must be obtained within 5 days of commencing work or a double fee for that permit will be charged.
  • All jobs must have a final inspection.

Effective January 29, 2024

Residential 


Item
Fee
1Base Residential Fee$50
2Reinspection fee$100
3Service, temp, or partial 100 amp
$60
4Service 200 Amp$70
5Service over 200 amp
$250
6New house complete and multi-family per unit up to 200 AMP service
$275
7New house complete with 300 amp Service
$325
8New house complete with 400 amp Service
$375
9Trenches each 100 feet
$75
10Addition/remodel/out building (i.e. shed or garage)
$125
11Generator$75
12Septic System Wiring Motor/Pump
$60
13Alarm Systems, Fire and Burglar $60
$60
14Single Appliance
$35
15Water Heater
$60
16Heating System$60
17Solar Panel Installation$200
18Swimming Pools (in-ground)$250
19Swimming Pools (above ground)$125
20Automotive chargers$60
21Concrete encased elecrode (underground)$60
22After hours inspection$200
23Work started w/o permit (permit must be obtained w/i 5 days of commencing work)
Double Fee + $150

Commercial

 Item
Fee
1Base Commercial Fee$100
2Reinspection required$100
3Service, temp, or partial 200 amp or less
$150
4Service 201-400 amp
$200
5Service 401 amp and up
$250
6Commercial project not including service
$200
7

Commercial project not including service - 1.50% of electrical contract up to $100,000 and $3.00 per thousand over $100,000


8After hours inspection$200
9Work started w/o permit (permit must be obtained w/i 5 days of commencing work)
Double fee + $150

Effective January 29, 2024