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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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Adam is great - solves problems and is very personable. Don't know his... - Aug 06, 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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Very professional and competent. - Jul 26, 2026

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Tievy Electric

742 E Gude Dr
Rockville, MD 20850 301-279-7233

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Fixed a floor outlet with a new cover. Rather expensive but I was pleased with... - Aug 12, 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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Very well managed company with uniformly good electricians. - Jul 27, 2026

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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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Contacted firm on a Friday 5/22 and appointment the same afternoon. Seemab... - Jul 28, 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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Hensel electric came to my rescue as I was prepping my townhouse for sale;... - Jul 25, 2026

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