This was the most uncomfortable experience of my life. There is nothing scarier and weirder than a…read moreman who will not take no for an answer. I was charged $2807 to replace 6 outlets. Incredibly overpriced in my opinion along with other electrician company I contacted. But honestly that wasn't the main issue. This was maybe the most annoying and oddest consultation of my life. From the very beginning I was being very clear that I only wanted my outlets replaced, nothing else. I reiterated this verbally in person. The technician, kept on trying to sell me a membership and additional services. I would say "I just want my outlets fixed" and then he would completely ignore me and go on to sell me about replacing the circuits. This happened over and over again. I would say "please I don't want this service" and then he would just go right back to other services. I actually couldn't believe what was happening. I was incredibly uncomfortable the entire time. For the 4th time, I was again very direct in not wanting any additional work. I literally said "I do not care for anything but the outlets". But he just didn't care and kept going for 15 minutes about working on my panel. Like oh my god, what is happening. It was additionally rude when I told him I was on a time crunch but then he still spent 30-40 mins creating an additional 4 quotes for the work that I insisted I didn't want. They straight up did not care about me and what I wanted. He kept saying I'm the top priority while also completely disregarding what I do not want. If a customer tells you to stop, please stop. I was incredibly upfront with the services that I wanted but this guy was on a mission to charge me $9356. I ultimately didn't continue with this company and reached out to another one who did the work for $300, which was the quote I also received from other electricians in the area. I truly do not know how they justify charging $2807 for only 6 outlets. Listen to the other reviewers. I had the same experience of the worker just looking for upgrades rather than what I called for. He spent nearly 20 minutes analyzing my electrical panels to see where he can charge me additional services after I just told him I only want the outlets. Stop trying to phrase this is for your customers when you blatantly ignore their needs and wants. This was such a weird experience and I lost $89 for the dispatch fee.

I contacted Chesapeake Electric after the outlets and switches on one circuit in my home stopped…read moreworking. The technicians arrived as scheduled, acted professionally, and explained that the outlets on the circuit had not been pigtailed when the home was originally wired. They identified separated wiring and signs of overheating in some locations, including burned drywall behind certain outlet covers. I initially paid an $85 service fee and then more than $500 for a more extensive assessment. After that assessment, I was given an estimate exceeding $2,500 to address approximately 10 outlets and switches on the circuit. I was told that the entire circuit needed to be corrected and that they could not determine which individual outlets were causing the problem. When I asked whether only the damaged locations could be repaired, I was told that was not an option. After I paid a deposit toward the proposed work, the technicians disconnected and capped three affected outlets and restored power to the remainder of the circuit. This raised questions for me about why the entire circuit had initially been presented as needing immediate repair. When I asked about repairing only those three locations, I was quoted more than $500 per location. Whole-home premium surge protection and service-plan memberships were also recommended. By coincidence, another electrician was working at a neighboring home that day. He identified himself as a master electrician, inspected the issue, and gave me a different professional opinion. He told me that the entire circuit did not need to be replaced. In his assessment, the three affected locations needed repair and the remaining outlets on the circuit could be pigtailed. He estimated approximately $700 for the work. I then contacted Chesapeake Electric's office and asked to cancel the deposit. The manager listened to my concerns, spoke with the technicians, and called me back. He explained the company's reasoning and said the broader electrical work could be beneficial if the home were inspected in the future. However, that explanation did not resolve my concerns about the difference in the proposed scope and pricing. I also received appointment and follow-up text messages from someone identifying himself as "Mike." Based on the wording and interaction, the messages appeared to be generated through an automated or artificial-intelligence service. However, the messages did not disclose that I might be communicating with AI rather than a real employee. I found that confusing and uncomfortable. In my opinion, customers should be clearly informed when appointment scheduling or follow-up communications are being handled by an automated AI system. Although the technicians were courteous and professional while at my home, I was not comfortable proceeding after receiving such a substantially different assessment and estimate from another electrician. Based on my experience, I strongly recommend obtaining at least one independent second opinion before approving costly electrical work, memberships, or additional services.

My small project went along pretty quickly and the issue of lack of power was resolved. Appreciate…read moreHarris Electric addressing this and will keep them in my contacts for any future electrical work.

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.

Richard and Jacob were the best. They helped answer all our questions and even helped to find…read morebetter solutions. Jacob went out of his way to help label our electrical box and that was so thoughtful. Will definitely call again if I need electrical work done.

I had a plumber come in for a consultation so that I could buy a tank-less water heater. I paid…read morefor a consultation so that I could buy a water heater that fitted with my home set up. I did not want to have to make changes to my house. I wanted to get a system that was compatible with my current set up. He gave me his advice and I ordered a Rheem 36kw tank-less water heater as instructed. He installed it and the next day it blew a fuse. Ok, no biggie. A few days later, it cut off again and would not turn back on. Called in an electrician and it turns out that the plumber didn't know what he was talking about. The fuse in my disconnet box blew because he hooked up the water heater's electrical components dangerously incorrect. The Rheeem he suggested requires 4 double 40 breakers to power it. He hooked it up to 1 double 30 breaker. Of course the system was too strong for the breaker and the wiring. I'm grateful my house didn't catch on fire but now I need to changed the breakers, upgrade wiring, and add additional disconnects to work the system properly. F that plumber. I paid him to avoid this. Enter Mister Electrical to the rescue. The tech came out. He was professional and extremely respectful of my home, even took extra time to make sure he didn't leave a spot behind him. After examining the set up and talking with his senior, the tech said they would take some time to make sure they get it right. He didn't want to give me any misleading information. The Senior plumber, being made aware of my situation, took a few days to go over the manual and my set up to find the best course of action for my problem. After a few days, he came up with a solution to hook it up to 2 double 60 amp breakers and to run it at a lower setting (the normal power settings were far beyond what I could ever use... damn plumber). At the end of the day, I appreciate how Mister Electric took the time to find the best solution to my specific problem. They were always respectful of my home and money. They could have rightfully charged me $5000 to hook it up like the manual basic instruction. But they took the time and effort to learn the system and find a way to save me over $3000 dollars. Integrity is priceless. Call Mister Electrical now.

Excellent company! Powerworks guys where responsive and professional…read more I would certainly use them again!

I contacted Power Works to address an electrical issue after having used the company previously…read more The owner told me he had no availability that week but would check his schedule for the end of the week and get back to me. He asked me to text him my address, which I did. After not hearing from him by the end of the day, I followed up the next day to ask whether he had found any availability. I still received no response, so I contacted another electrical company and was able to schedule an appointment for the following day. I was very disappointed by the lack of responsiveness and follow-through. I found this behavior to be very unprofessional.

I hired Ray to replace a number of light fixtures in my historic DC home, including a very heavy…read morechandelier I purchased. He showed up on time and was very professional. After he began working, he discovered that the new chandelier was too heavy for the existing hardware in the ceiling. Ray left to go to the hardware store to get the appropriate parts and didn't charge me anything extra for his time - even though it wasn't his fault. I was extremely satisfied with the work he did. After he was done the work, I asked him about upgrading my electrical panel, something a general contractor had previously told me my house needs. After reviewing my electrical system, Ray advised against doing the heavy up. Turns out the older wiring in my house was the problem, not my electrical panel, so a heavy up wouldn't fix my issue. Ray could have easily perform the work I asked and billed me thousands of dollars for something I didn't need. I was very impressed with his honesty and candor. Because of his honesty and professionalism, I will 100% hire SunRays for any future electrical work I need done.

Where do I begin.... Ray I can't thank you enough for your professionalism, quality work, and being…read moreefficient. The work you did for me was truly amazing thanks for walking me through the process as you delivered:) Two words for whoever reading this review "Book him"!!!

Geo and his men are fantastic. The four of them are all professional, polite, neat, tidy, quick,…read moreand thorough. We wanted a slew of indoor and outdoor lights replaced and some new installs, along with three ceiling fan replacements. Took them two days, slightly faster than Geo's estimate of 2+ days. The lights they provided, all recessed, are not very expensive and and are very adjustable, from color to being able to aim them to the dimmers we asked for. The price was right. We got 1-2 other proposals and Geo's was not only by far the least expensive, the value was top notch as well. Cheapest is not always best; nor is the most expensive. I am happy to say that I've now got a go-to electrician forever. Highly recommend CGS for big jobs and small.

Lionel was great, friendly, and knowledgeable. Fair price for great work, highly recommended!read more

Dealt with Mr. Randy throughout the entire process for our security lights. He was very nice,…read moreknowledgeable and on time. He also accommodated our last minute request. Mr. Randy always communicated with us to let us know what was going on. The only reason why I am giving them 4 stars is because of the lack of cleanliness. There were screws and cut up wires underneath the lights. I was impressed with the work and customer service however, was dissatisfied with the mess left behind. It would of only taken a few seconds to pick up the scraps. Other than that, I would recommend them.

I installed a light fixture myself and I couldn't get it to turn off. It was Easter Sunday so I…read moredidn't think I'd be able to get anyone, but I called around and got in contact with Universal Electrical. The owner was able to let me know my connection wasn't a fire hazard and he could come out to troubleshoot the problem the next day. The following day, he came out and was able show me my error and install a new light fixture for me. His price was reasonable and his service was of good quality. I would recommend t

Needed to replace a switch and the DIY project ultimately needed an electrician. Quick response,…read moretimely work, friendly, upfront pricing.

I requested service one evening, was contacted the next morning by Gerson. Gerson was very…read moreinformative about my request and scheduled his technician to come to my home in the appointed time requested. The 2 techs (Joel & Robinson) check the outlet and replaced. They test the other outlets in same room and made suggestions about fixes. Have moved company into my contacts. Will use again. Job well done.

Luis is quite the knowledgeable electrician, but what I want to highlight in this review is his…read moreintegrity, which in my opinion is the most important aspect in working with someone. After some initial miscommunications about the job, things didn't quite turn out the way I hoped, but Luis, the company owner came out himself to make sure things were resolved. And even though the scope of the project increased, he insisted on completing the job at the original rate (although I'm not going to let him, because the scope had increased substantially, and that is clearly my own doing). When working with someone new, it's always a toss up on how things will go when unexpected difficulties arise, and I'm very pleased in how Luis does business. Six-stars! UPDATE: the job is done and we are awaiting inspection this week. The pictures speak for themselves. We are extremely satisfied with our Tesla Wall connector Gen 3 installation. Luis went up and over our garage with EMT to get to the nearby panel. He had to upgrade a breaker to a double pole 60A breaker and also had to update the breaker that goes to the subpanel in the main panel to 100A. Tesla had sent us a bad wall connector the first time around and advised us remotely that the electrical work done was perfect and that all power levels were as expected. Luis insisted on coming out himself anyhow to double check everything even though I assured him it was Teslas wall connector. Sure enough the wiring was perfect and when the new wall connector arrived I popped it on and everything worked like magic.

Excellent communication and initially a fair estimate…read more However, the following day the technician arrived an hour late to do the work. I was quoted $200 to install a Blink Wired Floodlight Camera and Blink Video Doorbell. Then, upon realizing there was no power to the light switch, the technician just left my old wires exposed after removing the old outdoor light fixture. Just moved in, so I wasn't sure what was going on with that switch. So I asked if he could fix it, while he was here. His response was "he had to call his boss to get an estimate and that it had to be done another day because it was too late." At this point the technician offered to install the Blink Video Doorbell for $100. I guess in his mind, it was half the work, so half the price... Again, I was given an estimate in person, the day before for installation of both. The Video Doorbell is maybe 1/8th of an inch off center. He did a decent enough job. For $100 to drill two holes, I would've liked it dead center. Then the next morning I received an email with an estimate for $525, to fix the power and install the floodlight.

They came over for an in person estimate then never sent me an estimate in writing.i went with…read moreanother company as a result

They did a fantastic job diagnosing and fixing an issue where whenever something was plugged into…read morean outlet in the living room, all of the kitchen appliances turned off. The first electrician I had come out was stumped by the issue: These folks figured it out within 15 minutes and had it fixed within an hour. They charged a very fair price for the service. Cannot recommend enough!