I discovered this morning that I had a circuit that kept short-circuiting, and as someone who's…read morealways been nervous about electrical issues, I went straight to Google and Yelp for help. I found Harris Electrical, saw they were a local DC company with great reviews, and decided to reach out. I texted the numbers listed and learned they're brothers, Mike and Max Harris, carrying on the business their dad started. I texted them at 6 a.m. and got an immediate response. They asked for pictures of the breaker and the issue, diagnosed it quickly, and offered same-day service. Communication was incredibly easy and clear, all by text. Max arrived right on time, identified the short, and fixed it efficiently. They were professional, knowledgeable, punctual, and honestly just great to work with. I can't speak more highly of them. This is exactly the kind of trustworthy local business you want in DC. Highly recommend Harris Electrical.

I had an extremely unprofessional and frankly shocking experience with Harris Electric…read more I contacted Electrum for a quote to install a Tesla wall charger, and the job was outsourced to Harris Electric. When I spoke with Mike at Harris Electric to ask about pricing (his quote came bake at 2.5k for a simple install), I explained how I measured the wire distance and noted that I had received three other quotes from Tesla-certified/recommended electricians that were all over $1,000 less. Instead of addressing my questions professionally, Mike quickly became argumentative. He repeated the same explanation multiple times without really engaging with my concerns. When I attempted to interject and state that I was no longer interested due to both the cost and the tone of the interaction, he raised his voice, used profanity, and ultimately called me a "f***ing clown." There is no reason for that, and no reason for Mike to speak to me the way that he did. The situation escalated further when he began bringing up religion and pushing Jesus into the conversation despite me clearly indicating I was not interested. I ended the call, but he proceeded to call me back multiple times continuing to argue, repeat himself, and boast about his "good reviews" as if that would change how he treated me. At no point was there any meaningful attempt to handle the situation professionally, aside from a few disingenuous "I'm sorry" comments while continuing to speak to me in the same manner. I have never experienced this level of hostility from a contractor. Based on this interaction, I would strongly advise others to look elsewhere. Especially when there are so many other Tesla-certified electricians in the area who are far more professional. No one should be subjected to profanity, personal insults, or unwanted religious discussion when simply trying to obtain a quote and do business.

Mr Nathaniel Sims was able to come out on the same day I called to remove a ceiling fan from my…read moremaster bedroom. My husband, who is has very high standards for service providers said "Nate definitely knows what he is doing!" Apparently our ceiling fan connection connection made removal a little difficulty but Nate figured it out and completed the job in no time flat! He was very responsive and let us know what time he would arrive and he was right on Time. I will be using this company to install several ceiling fans in my new home. Hopefully, they will send Nate again!!!

Nathaniel of Wired Connecting the District is my go to electrician! I had him upgrade my panel and…read morerewire my entire 1940s house to make it safe to live in, which he completed on time and on budget. He also installed lighting throughout the house and advised on best placement and color temperature. I also had him complete new electrical for a kitchen renovation on short notice. Nathaniel is incredibly responsive and honors his Warranty. In December, my new disconnect failed and Nate fixed it within 24 hours, handling communication with the electric company in the interim. Nate is a wonderful person as well, going above and beyond when he witnessed a package being stolen from my house and a peeping Tom on another occasion. Nate has also been incredibly gracious when dealing with a difficult general contractor while I was going through health issues. I will be using Nate for all my future electrical needs. Nate is worth every penny - you will not regret hiring him.

James did a fantastic job fixing my circuit breaker panel & for a fraction of the cost another…read morecompany tried to charge me. He was honest (his final bill actually came under his initial estimate,) knowledgeable & very professional. Feeling blessed for finding Reliable Resource. Thank you James for your honesty & professionalism.

From the owner: Call Reliable Resource today for an estimate. We specialize in electrical work for the greater…read moreWashington DC area.

I highly recommend MelFoster Electric. Service was prompt and professional. I received…read moredocumentation and proof of work completed immediately after the job was done. The electrician even took time to explain the issue to me and how to prevent the problem from recurring. I would definitely use this company again.

Excellent service. Came when he said would and finished job completely making the house electric…read moresystem up to code.

No hot water. Called A1 Simeco. Greg Simmons answered the call. He restored power to my hot water…read moreheater. He was professional, responsive, and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend A1 Simeco Electric and would definitely use them again.

I'm very happy with the work A1-Simco performed. The lingering issue with my outside outlet was…read moreresolved in a manner that was expontially better than expected, and the cost for the work performed was very reasonable (see images). I never felt as though I was being exploited or manipulated, and I would highly recommend this business to others who are looking for competent, reliable and professional electrical services, at a fair price.

I called and left a voice message to have electrical work done…read more A day later I received no contact from the company.

do not hire unless you are looking to throw your money away and pay another contractor to do the…read morework correctly. we hired for a complete roof replacement and now we have leaks in multiple rooms and mold inside the house. jacob is the guy we worked with and whoever he hired did the shotties job ever. this crew took shortcuts everywhere and did not add enough nails, flashing, vent system, no underlay and/or water/ice shield. i don't think any boards were replaced when needed but because he doesn't show up when called out for repairs, it is a lost cause. so, don't waste your time or money. - one star only because i had to put a start to write my review, otherwise, there would be no stars!!!

On May 30th, Mike Jones came to fix the light switch that controls the recessed lights in our…read moreliving room. We provided the replacement switch. We suggested that he turn off the circuit breaker but he said there was no need. He took the light switch off and got shocked. Mike continued and the lights went on. We Venmoed him $140 for time and labor. Twelve hours later, the LR ceiling lights went out along with two lamps that had been working perfectly before Mike's repair. We called him. He told us to buy another replacement switch and said he would return to fix it. He didn't We e-mailed him three times, asking that he refund the money we paid. It's now July 8th. He has never answered. We have hired a licensed electrician to ensure Mike's fix did not make the wiring unsafe, install new wiring if it isn't, to repair the light switch and the blown outlets. We intend to pursue this further and, should we ever receive the refund due us, we will add an update. We cannot recommend Renaissance Handyman & Painting and hope this review saves someone else a bad experience.

Mike did an amazing job repairing our leaky basement window! I reached out via email to show some…read morepictures of the damage. He replied back with an estimate and some times he could come out. He showed up on time, examined the window with me and laid out a plan for the repair. After working on it for a bit he brought me back down for an update: there was a lot more water damage than we expected. We made a new plan to replace more of the frame. There were a couple more surprises that kept expanding the job (more rotten wood, an old rats nest in the wall above the removed window, brick damage caused by the rotten beam bowing and not supporting the bricks above the window properly). The job ended up being a lot bigger and more expensive than expected (2.5 day job rather than 0.5 day; billing is by the hour and very straightforward), but I couldn't be happier with the work and the process. Rather than a quick patch job I ended up with a solid, long-term fix. Here are a few more reflections on working with Mike: -Great communication. Mike gave me frequent updates, walking me through what he found and what the options were. -I never felt like I was being upsold. Mike was very collaborative and empathetic when showing me problems and discussing solutions. -Mike's knowledge and skillset goes deep. If this had been a simple window sealant job with a frame board replacement I'm sure he (and probably lots of other handymen) would handle it great. But as we peeled back the onion and found more complexity it became clear how well he understands houses and how to make them work the way they're supposed to. Mike and Renaissance will definitely be my go-to for future handyman / painting / renovations needs. Thank you Mike!