Updated: Jun 09, 2026
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Address
164 ADAMS ST, Newton, MA, 02458
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James J Galvin Electrician
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James J Galvin Contact Information
Phone Number: (617) 332-9286
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Address: 164 ADAMS ST, Newton, MA 02458
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Activity
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2 projects
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2025 |
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9 projects
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2024 |
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8 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that James J Galvin has worked on at least
19.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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16 projects
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Electrical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that James J Galvin mostly works on
electrical project
projects.
Pricing
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6 projects
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< $5k |
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4 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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2 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $10,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Renovation of electrical throughout the home including 400 amp service lighting power wiring hvac equipment install 100 amp panel in attic installing new 100 amp panel on 2nd floor. ua 11313238
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
EP-2025-000449
Status:
issued
Fee:
$4,000
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Main feeds main conduit: - come off electrical panel with (4) 12-2 feed. - feed 12-2 heater. - feed 12-2 basic outlets and lighting. - feed 12-2 refrigerator - feed 12-2 water tank - furnish and install 1.5 conduit through customer supplied trench from panel to green house. (may need to install pull boxes in grass). - furnish and install all thhn wiring through conduit. - install 90s ... see more
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
EP-2024-001214
Status:
issued
Fee:
$500
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
1. electrical & lighting: - furnish and install all switching per plan. - furnish and install all outlets to code per plan. - install all recess light housings. - install all wiring to surface mounted fixtures. - furnish and install feeds too condensers. - install all exhaust fans panasonic (venting by others). - install power to tankless. - install power to furnaces. - install all po... see more
Valuation:
$70,000
Permit #:
EP-2024-000334
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,000
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
- furnish and install wiring to 2 outdoor sconces. - furnish and install wiring to 3 surface mount fixtures. - furnish and install 2 switches. - furnish and install wiring to 2 60 amp car chargers. (pricing includes car chargers being mounted to gate house structure). - furnish and install 3inch line voltage conduit and 2inch low voltage conduit from pool house to gate house
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
E-24-0548
Status:
issued
Fee:
$295
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install 200 amp wiring to the panel demolish existing 100 amp ser from the second floor main electrical panel to the meter run new 4/0 al ser from the second floor outside meter bank to the second floor main electrical panel located in the basement. fuse the second floor service at 200 amp
Valuation:
$1,000
Permit #:
E1652916
Status:
filed
Fee:
$70
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-2fam
Scope: 1. pool power: - furnish and install new 100 amp 3r rated panel outside by pool equipment. - furnish and install 2 conduit from main house to panel. - furnish and install 1 conduit for low voltage from house to panel. - furnish and install mc wire from panel in basement to outside of house. - furnish and install al wire from side of house to panel. 2. pool grounding: - furnish ... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E-23-1065
Status:
issued
Fee:
$225
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Disconnect all wiring in all panels throughout house. remove wiring from panel and delete any panels that will not house temp circuits. furnish and install (2) temp outlets on 1st floor in main foyer. furnish and install (2) temp outlets on 2nd floor in main foyer. furnish and install (2) temp outlets on 3rd floor in main foyer. furnish and install (2) temp outlet in basement
Valuation:
$2,000
Permit #:
EP-2022-001559
Status:
issued
Fee:
$50
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Unit is 2 avery ph2a. install lighting and power per plans. install bocci outlets in kitchen. install power to appliances in kitchen and laundry. addition smokes and co's to code
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
E1539435
Status:
filed
Fee:
$79
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Multi
New construction. install lighting and power to plans. install new 400 amp underground service. ua # 6786339. install line voltages smokes and co detectors to code. install cable and internet to home
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E-22-0162
Status:
complete
Fee:
$150
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New construction. install lighting outlets 200 amp underground service wiring for furnaces power two condensers all low voltage per plans all wiring to surface mounted fixtures power to motorized shades
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
E-21-0558
Status:
complete
Fee:
$260
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Furnish and install new 200 amp service. furnish and istall new 200 amp meter bank with disconnect mounted outside of house. install new t box inside. install new grounding to code. install (3) new 200 amp panels for units. install smokes in common areas. install w/d feed in units
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
E1158835
Status:
complete
Fee:
$90
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-3fam
Install addressable fire alarm control panel with battery back up. install annunciator smokes heats pull stations strobes auxiliary power supply duct smokes and digitizer box. install knox key box
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
21020275
Status:
filed
Fee:
$400
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New construction install lighting power pre-wire some fire alarm switches services to code- previously pulled temp service permit
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
EP-2020-000760
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,200
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
528 columbus ave #2 demolish out old lighting control system and install traditional switches throughout
Valuation:
$19,000
Permit #:
E1638929
Status:
filed
Fee:
$43
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-2fam
Preform make safe for demolish in (3) bathrooms for renovations. furnish and install wiring to (6) new gfcis install wiring to (5) sconces. install wiring to (3) ceiling light. install wiring to (12) recess lights. install wiring to new (3) exhaust fan
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
E1079504
Status:
filed
Fee:
$543
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Multi
Demolish existing 100 amp meter and service. furnish and install new 200 amp meter bank. install electric vehicle charger
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
E1524970
Status:
complete
Fee:
$225
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-2fam
Addition- install lighting switching outlets smokes and power to hvac to code in addition
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
E-22-0733
Status:
complete
Fee:
$100
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovation of unit 1 and unit 2. install lighting power fire alarms new 400 amp service with (2) meter banks
Valuation:
$35,000
Permit #:
EP-2021-000539
Status:
complete
Fee:
$700
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Whole house renovations :new 400 amp service smoke detectors low voltage and home theatre lighting ua#-6867001
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
21100957
Status:
filed
Fee:
$600
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Rework the existingâ data and install low voltage wiring for led tape lightingâ
Valuation:
$500
Permit #:
ELV1579891
Status:
filed
Fee:
$290
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-2fam
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James J Galvin License info
License Not Verified
| License # | 17326 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Newton |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
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License Not Verified
| License # | 17326 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Newton |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of July, 2022. Check the current license status of James J Galvin with the City of Newton Massachusetts
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Inactive License
| License # | 13210 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Newton |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
- According to the City of Newton Massachusetts, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed. If this is your business, please update your license status.
Check this license's status for James J Galvin at the City of Newton Massachusetts.
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Inactive License
| License # | 13210 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Newton |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
- According to the City of Newton Massachusetts, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed. If this is your business, please update your license status.
Check this license's status for James J Galvin at the City of Newton Massachusetts.
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Inactive License
| License # | 13210 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Electrician |
- According to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts E-Licensing Board, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed. If this is your business, please update your license status.
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152
Permits
- Building permit records show that James J Galvin has worked on 152 permitted projects.
James J Galvin Employees
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Jason B Martins
Owner
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Stephen M Peckham
Owner