These folks promised to come out and move a can light and a few electrical boxes for us and left us…read moreholding the bag not once, not twice, but three times. My wife has had to take off work to wait for them the past two instances - and all we get are excuses which boil down to being unprepared and discourteous. If you can't come, you should call and explain - but all I got was "oh, we sent you an email last night saying we had to reschedule." That email never made it to my inbox. So simple and straightforward (and courteous) to call and ensure your customer confirms receipt. Suggest you take your electrical needs elsewhere.

Some good, some bad. Called them on Saturday and they were able to come out to us on Monday. We…read morescheduled an appointment for 2-3pm, the electrician came to the house at 10:30am (which is not ideal but worked out because I was not in a meeting for work at this time). The electrician was very nice and seemed very knowledgeable. I was a bit shocked at the hourly rate, $175/hour seems excessive but maybe that's the going rate for outdoor electrical. The electrician said he was going to fix a broken connector but didn't fix it. A bit frustrating since he showed it to me and we agreed he'd fix it. The bill says I was charged an additional $250 for liquid tight and wire and a new liquid right connector (which from my perspective and attached picture wasn't fixed). Overall, I'm grateful that they came but a bit frustrated of the results.

Chris took 6 hours to test voltage levels, put caps on the wiring for 12 deck lights and a trip to…read moreHome Depot which was 10 mins away to replace the transformer for the lights. 6 hours! I should have cut him off at 2 hours but I let him "work," which included playing his radio loud the whole time. He seemed like a nice guy and his rates were good but when the hours start ticking off it adds up. The problem was never fixed and I had to hire another company to fix it (which two people did in two hours). The problem with my deck lights were that half of them were dim and half were bright. He couldn't seem to figure out what was causing the problem but the company I hired after him knew right away. He also left bits of wire, wire casing, and electrical tape all over the deck and some fell below the deck which I had to clean up. Wish it would have been a different experience.

Finding a great electrician who you can trust is incredibly difficult. We've had bad experiences…read morewith contractors who were unreliable or who didn't take pride in their work (usually from bigger companies). Chris from Bane Electric came highly recommended by our realtor. At first we were worried that he wouldn't travel from Ashburn to Arlington but he traveled during off peak times to us without charging extra. We had extensive electrical work done in our house (and not the fun kind either). He was sensitive about the price points and recommended what we could easily do ourselves. We had a list of items that needed to be fixed as noted by the home inspection report, and he did a superb job. Immediately he put us to ease and we felt comfortable leaving him in our home alone on the first day. His work was competitively priced. We were so happy that first day, that we immediately hired him again to put up recessed lights in our living room and a ceiling fan in our bedroom for the following week. We are absolutely stunned by the recessed lighting! By all means, get the upgraded recessed lighting! It is incredible and made our modest living room look like a show-home living room. Pros: -He offered us bundle pricing which meant we didn't have to pay by the hour -He works all over the DC metro area -He was reliable (always prompt when returning calls, showing up, or sending quotes) -Very professional and trustworthy -We felt good about supporting a small business owner -He does drywall patching for a nominal fee (I was informed by another contractor that most electricians don't do this!) Cons: -(only minor) but he is cash/check only -After seeing what he could do, we now want more work than we can afford

Highly recommend this business. Several outlets in my home were not working. I called and was…read moreable to get an appointment the same day. The owner/electrician was upfront with fees, showed up on time, very courteous, efficient and was able to identify the problem fairly quickly.

Daniel came by and helped trace and fix my broken landscape lighting. My house lights are all…read moreworking now and it looks great at night!

I called Ashburn Electric and Craig got back to me right away. I had an outlet inside the…read morefireplace that I wanted to have fixed. Craig & Matthew came out the next day and tried to fix it. Unfortunately it could not be fixed. They both were great and explained why it couldn't be done and they didn't charge me at all for their time. These two gentlemen were so nice and professional and I appreciate everything they tried to do. I definitely will use them again if I have any other electrical issues. Thank you Craig. You run a honest business! Blessings

We received a reference from friends and I reached out to Craig in the evening. He responded…read morewithin an hour and came out the next day, quickly diagnosed the problem and fixed it all very reasonably. I would HIGHLY recommend them. Thanks Ashburn Electric!

Unreliable. After they came out to the house for a free estimate, I called them three different…read moretimes to ask where the estimate was and they kept telling me they would get back to me. Never sent anything. Find a company that actually does what they say they will do.

Five Stars Just Ain't Enough for Cedar Electrical Services!…read more If you're hunting for an electrical crew that actually shows up, does the job right, treats your home with respect, and even manages to be genuinely good humans while doing it--look no further than Cedar Electrical Services. We had them install a new EV charging circuit for my wife's Lucid (which, if you don't know, is basically a spaceship pretending to be a car), and from start to finish, this crew was absolutely first class. Sam, the boss, deserves his own cape. The man was ridiculously patient with us--like, saint-level patient. Explained everything, gave us options without the upsell nonsense, and made sure we were comfortable every step of the way. You could tell he runs his crew with respect, and it shows. Now let me brag on the dream team: Cole, William, Charlie, and Steven. These guys rolled up like pros, handled everything with care, and worked like a well-oiled machine. Every one of them was polite, professional, and just downright pleasant to have around. Not one grumbled, cut corners, or acted like they were doing us a favor. Instead, they knocked it out with skill and smiles--even cracked a few jokes that weren't half bad. We've had plenty of contractors over the years, but this crew? Best in the business. If Cedar Electrical Services were a band, I'd buy front-row tickets. Twice. Highly, highly recommend. You want it done right? Call Sam and the crew. Just make sure you have some coffee ready--they earn it. --Mickey A.

Needed an electrician to replace a broken ceiling work light box/ flapper box from which an LED…read morependant light hung down in our kitchen ceiling. BK electrician arrived as expected, was courteous, friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. He removed the broken fixture with care and attention to detail to avoid tearing the sheetrock. He brought an exact replacement with him based on the photos I provided. The fixture was quickly replaced, rewired and the pendant reattached and rehung in less than an hour. I was greatly pleased with the result and experience with BK Electric and recommend them without hesitation. B. Josten Fairfax County

I've worked with BK Electric multiple times. They have always done a terrific job for me. They have…read moreinstalled pendents, canned lights, an EV charger and other very large pendents. I can always trust that they do a professional job.

I contacted Murphy Family Electric to repair a light fixture and ceiling fan connection. The…read moreservice was timely and professional. The electrician went out of his way to repair some faulty wiring from a previous job and patch our walls. I would highly recommend this company.

January we called because our hot water heater was leaking. Bowman's came out quickly (for a $130…read moreservice charge), confirmed it was leaking, and told us it was under warranty. We were informed they would contact us within a few days to schedule the replacement. More than a month later, after numerous unanswered calls and messages, I finally reached someone who scheduled the replacement for the end of that week. However, we were then told the labor cost would be $1,500. The installers themselves were great, but unfortunately the experience with the company left a very bad impression. The installation took a little over an hour, and when I called to ask about the labor charge, I was told it was simply a flat installation fee. It felt like the warranty ultimately provided little value because the labor cost essentially offset any benefit. I reached out to discuss paying what seemed like a fair labor amount and to see if there was any flexibility, but true to the overall experience, my call was never returned. There are too many companies that value customer service and long-term relationships to continue supporting one that doesn't respond or work toward a reasonable solution. Losing a long-time customer may not matter to them, but it matters to me. I would recommend looking elsewhere, as my experience was that the warranty meant very little, communication was poor, and management never made an effort to resolve the situation. Reading other reviews, it all makes sense.

July 2026: Bowmans finally came out to "fix" the HVAC two weeks ago and this morning it ceased…read moreagain. The office manager, Jennifer, was rude and curt on the phone when scheduling yet another service call to my house. Again she would not provide me with a name or contact info to escalate this saga. The only reason I continue to use Bowmans is the warranty. There are many, many other choices of companies for others. Choose wisely, not Bowmans. June 2026: We are now six months without HVAC and I just found out Bowmans never ordered the parts to repair my HVAC... even though it is fully warrantied for parts and labor by them. And now the office manager Jennifer will not return my phone calls after getting American Standard (Trane) involved. May 2026: My HVAC system is under a parts and labor warranty with Bowmans. However, they have failed to properly service the system or obtain the necessary parts to complete repairs for over four months. As a result, we have been left without both air conditioning and heat. Despite the urgency of this issue, there has been no clear timeline for repair, no meaningful communication, and no resolution. Their lack of responsiveness and failure to act demonstrate a concerning disregard for the situation.