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Zeus Electric

12809 Maple St
Silver Spring, MD 20904 301-622-6999
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Alex was very quick and efficient in replacing a ceiling light. - Apr 25, 2026

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Absolute Electric

111 Carpenter Dr #C
Sterling, VA 20164 571-525-2831
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They offer helpful services in keeping our home safe. They find problems and... - May 03, 2026

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Silco Electric

PO Box 83009
Gaithersburg, MD 20883 301-466-1128
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They have a $175 minimum trip charge. - Apr 27, 2026

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Root Electric

12120 Darnley Rd
Woodbridge, VA 22192 703-494-3989
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Mismarked the breakers. Open wires hanging from service connection. - May 01, 2026

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Dane Electric

4934C Eisenhower Ave
Alexandria, VA 22304 703-866-9966
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Hired Dane Electric to install two hard-wired smoke alarms. Electrician showed... - Apr 09, 2026

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YC Electric

17024 Georgia Ave
Olney, MD 20832 240-645-6760
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I had a great experience today with Hung. he did what we agreed on in advance... - Jun 22, 2026

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Tievy Electric

742 E Gude Dr
Rockville, MD 20850 301-279-7233
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Had a GFCI outlet that needed to be replaced. Austin was on time, very pleasant,... - Mar 09, 2026

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Augustin Wiring

16116 Asa Dr
Spencerville, MD 20868 301-785-5125
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Outstanding service. I highly recommend. - May 14, 2026

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Boyland Electric

21516 Laytonsville Rd
Laytonsville, MD 20882 301-990-9686
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Dissatisfied with a previous generator maintenance company, I tried Boyland.... - Jun 26, 2026

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Cullen Electric

PO Box 10877
Alexandria, VA 22310 703-822-0101
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Cullen was able to provide same day service when we needed a new outlet installed... - Jun 22, 2025

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Alexandria Electric

1602 Belle View Blvd
Alexandria, VA 22307 703-909-6873
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I’ve called Alexandria Electric twice since my master electrician retired.... - Mar 11, 2025

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David Williams Electric

PO Box 487
Braddock Heights, MD 21714 410-781-4357
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David Williams has retired and the business is now run by other owners. Service... - Apr 25, 2026

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Chuck Niglio & Son Electric

10411 Huntley Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20902 301-649-5108
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Great work done on time by very nice technicians. - Feb 20, 2026

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GAC Services

227 E Deer Park Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 301-926-3253
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the people on the phone ( I get it, they arent an electrician) was... - Aug 27, 2024

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Professional Electric

2129 Baldwin Ave #22
Crofton, MD 21114 301-390-7620
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Rob is an expert on houses in the Bowie/Crofton area and has been the... - Apr 13, 2024

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TriStar Electric

2979 Jessup Rd
Jessup, MD 20794 410-799-5791
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Debbie and her assistant did electrical rough-in and finish for our new laundry... - Aug 21, 2025

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New Age Lighting

8850 Brookville Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-588-4457
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New Age is great for lighting and electrical work. They provide outstanding... - May 04, 2026

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R L Brown & Son Electricians

8251 Old Dumfries Rd
Catlett, VA 20119 703-533-1300
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Mr. Ron Brown retired around mid-2019, due to health issues, I believe, with... - Aug 27, 2021

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Contract Electric

10713 Hunters Chase Ln
Damascus, MD 20872 301-253-0338
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Competent and responsive. - Jun 09, 2026

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Hensel Electric

PO Box 339
Catharpin, VA 20143 703-689-0264
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Will was completely professional, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to deal with.... - May 23, 2024

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