Robert was super helpful during our initial call, originally offering recommendations and even suggesting the work (installing a 4 pronged socket) might not need to be performed. After determining it did, Michael arrived and was great - he was prompt, professional, knowledgable, and efficient. He vacuumed the area after the work and explained everything that was done. I could not recommend R&A enough. I will be sure to re-contact Robert and his team for future electrical work. read more

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I highly recommend using R&A. They are responsive, reasonably priced, and were able to promptly fit me into their schedule. They installed two light fixtures for me and I was really impressed by the attention to detail. The installer asked numerous questions to make sure he was performing the work the way i wanted and he quickly finished the work. Great local company! read more

Robert and Kevin installed recessed lights over our kitchen sink. They updated the electrical box and added to an existing outlet for the light switch. Their work was beautiful and they were done in an hour! I don't even have to patch the drywall. A month ago, Robert also installed 2 bathroom vent fans, and we are super happy with his work. His prices are fair, and he's incredibly kind and helpful. Pro tip: once you receive an estimate from Robert, call the business number. I spoke with an AI assistant, who sent me a link to sign up for a time slot for the work. It's all very automated! (Email and texts do not guarantee you will receive a response.) read more

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I've been using R&A Electrical for home projects for 6 years. They are always awesome. Their work is excellent. The people are gracious and hardworking. They are very clean and respectful of the home. They listen and help you solve problems the best way. I love these guys! read more

We were so grateful to have found R and A! The professionalism and flexibility was the first sign that we wanted to work with them. The work itself inspired me to write a review. And their can-do attitudes left me with my project complete, and their attention to my preferences left me with exactly what I had in my head. Besides the service aspect, the price was reasonable and fair. Other quotes were twice and three times more money. read more

I was wanting to have a 30 amp outside inlet box connected to my electrical breaker panel for a portable home generator. Robert from R&A Electrical Services did an awesome job. - Chris M read more

Robert came out for an estimate and I had a good impression and thought RA would be great if the estimate was reasonable. But they ghosted me and I never received an estimate, even after I left a several messages over the next week or two. Maybe they were super busy during the holidays? I found another terrific small electrical company (Dependable One Electrical) and they communicated well, had a good estimate, scheduled in a timely way and did an excellent and quality job --so we still had a great outcome for our outlet install for our new induction range. I would still like to hear from RA on another job he and I discussed-- installing a new over-the-range microwave and venting it to the outside, which he indicated was quite doable. I asked for a separate estimate for that since not all electrical companies do the venting to the outside work since it involves more than electrical. I'd still like to hear from them for that job, but not feeling hopeful. read more

Robert was on time, very polite and diagnosed the problem that caused our hot water heater to short circuit. He had the part he need to replace the breaker in his truck and everything was in working order within an hour. read more

I had a great experience with R&A. They responded to my inquiry quickly. I needed a fan assembled and installed. They delivered a very reasonable quote and got me on the schedule as quickly as possible, which turned out to be that day. Their technicians were very polite and worked efficiently. I'm very pleased with their work and professionalism. I will absolutely use them for my next project. read more

Similar to the other 1-star reviews, the OWNER performed a consultation and assessed my condo's electrical panel, promised to get us an estimate within a few business days, and instead, ignored all of our follow-up phone calls and emails. Unprofessional and unreliable, would not trust or recommend his services. read more

The guys at R&A offered a very fair price for the replacement of an electrical panel, and were extremely fast with the estimate and performing the work. They were very professional and did a great job. Would definitely recommend. read more

I called for an outlet switch electrical issue and was able to be fit in same day. The technician Josue was friendly, knowledgeable, professional, did a great job. I was thrilled to have such a positive experience and know who to call if I ever have a future electrical need. read more

We had an excellent experience hiring R&A Electrical to install recessed lighting in our Alexandria row home. Communication was a bit slow at first, but Robert's quote came in very competitive and they were able to start the work the same week. They showed up as scheduled, worked with us to get the lights positioned exactly like we wanted them, and had them installed in a couple of hours. They were super careful with our furniture and made ZERO mess, which is really impressive when you are cutting drywall. We are LOVING the lights, such a huge improvement to our living room. They also put several of our other existing lights on dimmers. Robert also went above and beyond to reposition some incorrectly positioned breakers on our electrical panel at no extra cost. He and his team did great work and we will definitely hire them again for any electrical needs in the future! read more

We wanted to get some recessed lights installed in our new house, Robert was great! Very professional, great prices, and he was even able to come back last minute to do some additional work before the painters came. I haven't used him for anything else, but will definitely be using him for any future electrical work. read more

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I'm very glad to have found R&A. Jeffrey did a phenomenal job figuring out an issue with a ceiling fan that my building maintenance had previously installed. The previous installers couldn't get the fan / light to work after multiple visits. Jeffrey had it programmed and working in an hour. read more

Phenomenal job installing some two outdoor electrical receptacles for me. These guys beat everyone else in terms of scheduling for the appointment, price, service, etc. I'm going to be a lifetime customer as a result of the amazing job they did and am recommending reaching out to Robert to all my friends. read more

I had been dealing with an intermittent electrical/lighting issue in parts of my bedrooms for last few days. Breaker would trip, lights flicker and then go out. Returned home to find all power was out to the areas...uggh. Called next morning around 9 and they were there within the hour for an emergency call. After some trial and error, problem located; 45 later problem fixed!!!!! Professional, dedicated, trustworthy and friendly service...if you have any need for a quality electrician, I HIGHLY recommend giving them a call. I will be having them back out in a few months to handle another issue, after being provided a reasonable estimate on a few safety issues I want addressed. Thank you Robert, from one Tarheel to another! read more

The only electrician we use. We have used them 5 times. They always do a great job. if you are DIYer and electrical work is beyond your comfort zone......call them. read more

The guys are great and do good work for a fair price. However, scheduling an appointment is a nightmare. Going through the receptionist has taken 2 weeks on three different occasions. She (the receptionist) usually calls me back a week after the job has been done by someone else. read more

I love working with R&A. Robert, Jeffery, and Anna are all consummate professionals who do high quality work. Would recommend for all your electrical needs! read more

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The dryer in our condo broke and we needed to install an updated outlet to support a newer model. Normally this wouldn't be a dire situation (especially during a pandemic), but with newborn twins who require a lot of laundry, we were in a bind. We spoke to Robert and were able to get on the schedule just two days later. His price was more than reasonable, and he was able to complete the work in just a few hours. He and his assistant were professional, friendly, efficient, and left our space incredibly clean. We will use R&A Electrical Services for all of our future electrical issues and projects--highly recommend! read more

I had a broken GFI outlet & clicking in the wall. Was also concerned with the circuit for my furnace. I called R&A Electricians & was very happy I did. Robert responded quickly & arranged for someone to come out later that very day. Jeffrey showed up promptly, masked & friendly. We walked through then Jeffrey started investigating! He discussed his findings & recommendations thoroughly explaining the reasoning. It was a smaller job than I originally anticipated & was fixed in a jiffy. Jeffrey walked me through again & told me how to manage the circuit & appliances on it. I couldn't have asked for more efficient & professional work. I was very thankful for finding this local company & highly recommend them for your electrical needs. A pleasure to work with!!! read more

Very happy with R&A. Nema outlet was only charging car intermittently. Called R&A and was able to get a quick appointment with Robert. He gave pricing information upfront, found the issue, had the required parts, and performed the repair efficiently. I will be calling them again for my next electrical needs. read more

Robert is easily the best contractor we've hired since buying our home in Upper NW DC last summer. We originally found him on Yelp for a minor lighting/electrical issue we had in our condo a couple of years ago, so when we moved to a three story home built in the 1950s, that we had no idea how to manage, Robert was one of the first people we called to help us begin to get things in order. Scheduling with his office manager is incredibly easy. No phone tag or lack of follow up here. Robert is prompt, incredibly knowledgable, communicative, straightforward with pricing (which we find very reasonable for the quality of the jobs he performs), personable, and patient. His work is extremely clean and stylistic. He consistently has a keen eye for what will look the best in any particular area and has produced the highest quality results for our projects. His areas of expertise are vast - we have hired him to test and re-label both our indoor and outdoor electrical panels (which had last been labeled in the 1950s, with a typewriter!), wire both the main level and upstairs of our home for cable television (the previous owners had only had a tv set in the basement, no television or cable connection throughout the rest of the home), repair our outdoor lighting system, remove unnecessary/no longer in use cables from the side of our house, install a Nest video doorbell camera to connect to our old-fashioned, relatively complex doorbell that rings with actual golden chimes inside our house, and install two outdoor Nest cameras on the sides of our home. Though all of these projects, he has been incredibly patient and kind about any questions we've had and is a positive person to work with. We will soon be hiring him to install ceiling lighting in our large formal living room, and feel confident that such an undertaking will be done beautifully with Robert at the helm. Given that we are new homeowners of an older house, it is very important to us that all work be done subtly so as not to sacrifice the integrity of the original unique design of our home. With all of the cable and wiring work that was required to wire our home into the 21st century, Robert's work is impressively subtle and clean. We are happy to have hired him, and my husband and I frequently feel fortunate we've found someone who we can just trust to get the job done exceptionally well, every time. He is truly talented, and we are eager to recommend him to anyone in need of an electrician in the DC area. read more

Fast and friendly service. Had a couple of issues which were fixed within short window after they arrived. No issues since. Very accommodating when I needed to fit the service into my schedule. Would highly recommend. read more

Robert and his guys were awesome. They installed 4 ceiling fans, a dedicated electric outlet for a fridge in our garage, and replaced the ceiling fans in the bathrooms. They were on time and respectful of our home. All of the guys were nice and spoke English. read more

Robert and his team fixed a detached power meter box on my house. They were responsive, efficient, and got the job done quickly. The team who did the repair was polite and professional and performed quality work. The office staff communicated quickly regarding scheduling needs and logistics. Thank you! read more

On one fateful and cold winter morning my electrical system started doing all kinds of weird things. While some lights in the house continued to work, many didn't. Most critical was the fact that the hot water and heat were out. Brrrrrrr! I called R&A around Noon and they were able to have a technician at my door by 1:30! Robert and Richard were very professional and after hearing me describe what was happening, they quickly diagnosed the problem. They identified a broken fuse on the main breaker and after a quick trip to the supply store for the needed part - they got it fixed. All was back to normal. Price was reasonable and the invoicing was immediate and sent to my email address. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. I'll definitely use these guys again! read more

I ordered a chandelier online and received a jenga puzzle of unwired pieces. I looked at the jenga puzzle before me and realized I had no desire to electrocute myself. I called Robert instead. I provided all the parts and he assembled and installed the light. Stunning! Reasonable prices and very polite. Thanks! read more

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This team is prompt and fixed my electric well, as I only had service to living room and they restored all and furnace is heating in 16F weather. Awesome! read more

I am so appreciative of the fast and incredibly thorough service I received from R&A, specifically Robert and Jeffrey. An electrical issue left us unable to open our garage door, which was especially problematic with our two young children at home. Ann (the coordinator) got us an appointment within just hours of our call, and Robert and Jeffrey got our garage door/garage outlets working soon after their arrival. They fully detailed their work and the potential problem, and even accommodated our sleeping baby by working as noiselessly as possible. Phenomenal service - I will be using them for all electrical needs going forward. read more

Robert was great we had a breaker go and had no furnace with a 8 month old. Robert cane same day and was able to get the heat going and was about to fix a mistake so the furnace was hooked into its own breaker. Couldn't recommend him more. Thank you! read more

Great service, quick installation of thee new lights. Service was priced right. Will absolutely use again!

Respectful, prompt, tremendous cost savings. We have 15-year-old fancy track lighting built into the ceiling of our suite (former architectural firm), and were told by two other electricians that our lights were broken and we needed a complete, expensive overhaul. For a fraction of what other estimates charged, Robert used components that we already had to repair our lights and fixed a light that has been given up for lost by other electricians. This was all when Robert was taking his board examinations! (He passed--congrats Robert!) read more

We faced a deadline to get outdoor in-ground boxes rebuilt on a government site for a major 4th of July celebration. Another major company promised for weeks that they would be on site "soon." With our deadline only days away, I called RA. Robert and his crew came promptly, worked non-stop, and did a fantastic job. Next time, RA will be the FIRST ones we'll call! read more

I searched and searched for a company that had licensed electricians who would do a solid and clean job adding 2 electrical outlets behind 2 wall hung 60" TVs. After many calls to companies and quotes, I decided to go with R&A because they were the most reasonable price, responsive, and honest. As a single female, living in Downtown DC, my experience was that companies would either talk down to me (as if I hadn't looked around on YouTube or simply Googled what it would take to do what I wanted done) or inflate price because of my location (when you give them your zip code they adjust price), most were asking $500-650. R&A was awesome. Provided me with a clear and reasonable quote of $300, did a good, clean, job within 2 hours and were able to fit me in that same week. I recommend you definitely do your research, but I have a hunch you will decide to go with these guys! PS they accept credit card for payment, not like others who accept cash only. read more

Had a tripped wire that wouldn't reset over the weekend. I called Robert first thing Monday (today) morning, and he was able to come by that same day in the afternoon. He gave me a 2 hour window and said he'd call an hour in advance. He did exactly what he said he was going to do. Punctual--1 point right there! Robert is extremely nice. He wore little booties in my house to ensure he didn't track in mud. It was raining today. He asked me what was wrong, and then walked me through the steps on how he was going to access the problem. He trouble-shooted and thought of all options. Robert figured out my issue within minutes and set to work. There was an issue with one of the circuits causing my outage--the outside lamp-post! Who knew. He asked if I wanted to fix it, close it, etc. Since it was my very old lamp-post I never use, and it would require looking at the wire underground outside, I didn't want to do all that today. I asked him to just shut the line off. That would be a project for a warm day that wasn't raining and I had more time Done! Professional and friendly service. His rates are reasonable. I don't want to post them here because I think it really depends on what you're asking to be done and I don't want you to be tied to a certain number. But just know, I've had my share of electricians--and he's fair! Sometimes I feel that because I am a female, many electricians try to add on features, charge more, etc --because they think I don't have a clue. And to be honest--I don't. Haha. But speaking with family and friends, I always found out after the fact that I overpaid. Robert's company is very reasonable in my personal experience. Not to mention, I wrote the check out to be $5 more than the payment. He quickly pointed it out to me! He always explains issues in lay-man terms and doesn't look peeved when I'm asking a thousand questions. While he is very professional--his service takes you back to the old school days. Where you knew you electrician, trusted him, and he felt like one of the neighbors or something. You feel a sense of "home" and at ease. So if you're in the market for a professional, prompt, and friendly-like-the-Cleavers (Leave it to Beaver reference) electrician, then contact R&A Electrical! The big question that will tell all if my review is genuine--"would I use him again?" Yep, he's coming in March to help me with more grounding and lighting. read more

Robert and Jeffrey have helped us twice. They have been quick to respond, reliable, and a pleasure to work with. They were able to diagnose the problem and repair it quickly at what we think is a reasonable cost. I will always call them first. read more

Excellent service! Robert was punctual, respectful, personable and very knowledgeable in his trade. He mentioned doing this for 12 years and it definitely shows!! Our house was built in the 1970's and has not had any major electric work done since. He knew his way around everything and was not phased by the older equipment. The job we needed completed was finished in 15-20 minutes and Robert offered to look at any additional issues that we thought we might have. The company was responsive to our inquiry. We made a same day appointment with a 45 minute restricted window and they were accommodating to our needs and made it on time to our house. They are reasonably priced compared to the others in the area. Highly recommend their company and service!! read more

I am a commercial business and we have had some lighting issues. We called R&A and they came out to review the problem and promised to get us a proposal to get the work done. We never heard back from them. I called twice and spoke to Ann to see what was going on. She told me they were busy and would relay the message to the owner. I have still not heard anything from them after a number of weeks. Not good. read more