Ceiling Fan Installation in Greater Boston

A ceiling fan looks simple — until it wobbles, hangs from a box never rated to hold it, or there's no wiring where you want it. We install and replace fans the right way, with proper bracing and a clean finish.

VB Construction installs and replaces ceiling fans for homes across Greater Boston. We mount each fan on a fan-rated brace and box that can carry the weight and motion, secure the blocking in the ceiling, and make sure the unit runs balanced and quiet rather than wobbling itself loose over time.

Replacing an existing fan or light is straightforward. Adding a fan where there is no fixture — or no rated support — means opening the ceiling, adding proper bracing, and running wiring, and we coordinate a licensed electrician for the electrical connection so the whole job is done to code.

When the work means patching the ceiling afterward, that plays to our strengths: we close it up, match the texture, and paint so you would never know the box was moved.

Fan work is one of the smaller pieces of the broader home services we provide we handle for Boston-area homeowners.

What's included

Best for: Homeowners replacing a wobbling or dated fan, or adding a fan to a bedroom, porch, or living room that never had one.

Frequently asked questions

Can you add a ceiling fan where there's only a light — or nothing at all?

Yes. We add fan-rated bracing to carry the load, and coordinate a licensed electrician to run wiring and a switch where there isn't any. Then we patch and paint the ceiling so the finished result looks original.

Why does my ceiling fan wobble?

Usually it is mounted to a standard box that was never rated for a fan, or the blades are unbalanced. We remount on a proper fan brace and balance the unit so it runs steady and quiet.