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

[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