Ceiling fan installation

[koloratur.livejournal.com]

We're considering splitting the cost of a ceiling fan in our living room with the landlords (they buy the fan, we get it installed). I know enough to know that we probably have to have a box put in, because there hasn't been a fan there before, but that is pretty much the extent of my expertise. Can anyone recommend an electrician and/or give me an idea what it might cost? We live on the ground floor of a typical Somerville 3 family. Thanks!

ETA: there is already a light there; it's an old school chandelier type light with a dimmer knob on the wall. Thanks for the advice so far.

Comments

[somervillesnow.livejournal.com]

I'm guessing 75-250 for the installation based on experience for a licensed electrician. I know that is kind of a big range so may or may not be useful. I think 100-150 range most likely. Will probably take him an hour or so. There is a special box for the ceiling fan they should pick up, that should be screwed into wood with a decent length of screw 3" if it was going into a joist would be ideal.

I'm open to feedback on this from other posters though.

[clevernonsense.livejournal.com]

For my guy he usually wants me to buy everything in advance that's not a normal thing in his truck; I'd just confirm it before hiring anyone