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Foster Electrical Services

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

Over 25 Years of experience doing residential and commercial electrical work. We do everything from outlets, ceiling fans, and panel upgrades, to troubleshooting any electrical problems you may have. We are a relatively new company with extensive experience looking to make our customers happy and get our name out there.

Business highlights

30 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

We can do any kind of Residential, or commercial work available. Over 25 years of experience in the trade from troubleshooting to wiring up houses and office buildings. We do it all.electronics,Circuits,Lightning Protection,electric,Rod - Lightning,Lightning Rods,Wire Repair,Wiring

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.935 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
97%
4
0%
3
3%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-25 of 35 reviews

Salimah S.
04/2023
5.0
lighting
  + -1 more
My husband and I have been doing business with Foster Electrical for the last 4 years. We love Gary's demeanor and professionalism! He is always punctual with his appointments. Very thorough and thoughtful. He works with you every step of the way. If cloning was legit, I'd request a copious amount of Gary's to service the MD Dc and VA area 😆 Keep up the good work. Anyone who selects Foster Electrical will not be disappointed!
Description of Work: Security lights installed. I also had Ring cameras installed The prices vary but reasonable!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$110

david H.
01/2021
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very responsive - got an appointment quickly and showed up on time. Did good work at a fair price, and gave me some tips to avoid wasting money on a few items we were considering. Will definitely use again.
Description of Work: Several outlets, new light
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

colleen P.
10/2020
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We were very pleased with Foster Electrical Services. They stopped by to check out the breaker box, ordered replacement parts, and had the new parts installed quickly.
Description of Work: We needed an electrician to replace 2 breakers for an outdoor hot tub.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Audrey A.
10/2020
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He was wonderful to work with and A+ provider.
Description of Work: Replace 7 light fixtures Replace approx 20 outlets and 10 switches.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Sarah Y.
10/2020
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
I love Gary Foster! I would hire him again and again. He has come out and done work for us twice now. He is very honest and will give you an estimate of how much it costs. Both times it actually cost less than what we said it might be. Very cordial and professional.
Description of Work: New lights and outdoor electrical outlet

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$375

Sarah Y.
10/2020
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It went very well! He told me approx how much it would cost. It ended up being just under that number. Would definitely hire again!
Description of Work: Install Outdoor and indoor electrical outlet
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Augusta M.
09/2020
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We had a plumber in to install a new dishwasher, and once the old one was out, we quickly realized that we needed a new plug for the new one. We called Foster, and 20 minutes (possibly less) later, he was at our home and installing the new plug. Excellent service!
Description of Work: Installed outlet for dishwasher

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

reynaldo M.
09/2020
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Awesome. Gary was pleasant informative punctual and did a great job. Would definitely hire again.
Description of Work: 20 amp outlet in garage

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Charles S.
08/2020
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
When I contacted Mr. Foster and described the work that I needed done he asked me to snap a picture of the circuit breaker and send it to him so he would know which type I needed. He brought the correct breaker and quickly installed it in the electrical panel. He checked the voltage being pulled by the heat pump and found it was within expected limits.
Description of Work: I needed to replace the 50 AMP circuit breaker for my Heat Pump.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$140

Kathleen G.
08/2020
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I was very happy with the work and will hire again. Friendly and efficient.
Description of Work: Repaired nonworking outlet and checked electric smoke alarm wiring

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Elaine M.
07/2020
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
Excellent work from a professional!
Description of Work: Install closet lights and switches, troubleshoot deck lights

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

JOY M.
04/2020
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Gary explained the causes of the problem and gave suggestions on how to maintain good performance of the switches. He even did a demonstration of how to use the outdoor front door light that I do not need to read the manual. Efficient and on time too.
Description of Work: light issues in 2 basement rooms, plugs not working, outdoor front door light

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Leslie O.
04/2020
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Great, we have used Gary twice before and he is very nice and his work is top notch.
Description of Work: GFCI outlets installed and loose wiring fixed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Patrice J.
04/2020
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Gary was wonderful to work with. Very responsive to our needs. Prompt initial contact and prompt and competent service. No question that we would hire Foster again!
Description of Work: rebuild outside conduit and buried junction box and run a new circuit

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ralph K.
03/2020
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Excellent service and work done in a very professional manner. Gary rewired the entire panel and replaced most of the breakers. He deciphered and made sense of the mass of wires that had accumulated over 50+ years. When he was finished, the wiring was so neat that it looked like a large printed circuit, so neat and orderly had he reconfigured it. The job was done in a timely manner and the cost seemed very fair. I would recommend Gary to anyone who requires reliable and professional electrical services.
Description of Work: Electrical Panel Maintenance and Improvement

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Elaine M.
03/2020
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Even though it was more complicated than I expected it went very well (my lack of knowledge). They supplied all of the required materials. I have scheduled additional services.
Description of Work: Door bell, outside outlet

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

robin S.
03/2020
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Great! Gary did a good job of relocating the junction box and problem solving to work around several obstacles to help locate the new fixture in an aesthetically pleasing manner. Hard worker, very knowledgeable, reasonable pricing, even made sure to clean his fingerprints off the new fixtures once hung! Definitely recommend and will be using him again.
Description of Work: Hang 3 chandeliers, re-locate/add new junction box for one of them
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Bob L.
02/2020
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Mr. Foster provided an estimate through email, and before he started since the wires were in more of a mess then could be described over email, but only a $100 additional which was lower than other estimates. Will definitely use him again for additional work.
Description of Work: Electrical panel repair to fix ground and separate neutral and ground wires

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$340

elaine W.
01/2020
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Service was great. All of the work was done in less than 2 hours. He installed the light fixtures with ease and removed the old microwave and replaced with a hood fan wonderfully. I am so happy that I have found a great electrician and the cost is very reasonable.Will definitely use again in the future.
Description of Work: Change out two light fixtures and remove under the hood microwave and replace with hood fan

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$236

Joyce J.
01/2020
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Prompt, polite and professional same day service as well as very knowledgeable and reasonably priced. Issue wasn’t as simple as it seemed but, fortunately root cause was found and issue was resolved in a timely manner. Highly recommend!
Description of Work: GFI Outlet

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$130

Alan R.
07/2019
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Went very well. Gary very nice and competent electrician
Description of Work: Replacement of outlet and breaker

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$105

Peter K.
02/2019
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Gary is excellent, professional and willing to explain everything he is doing. He came out to help diagnose and fix damage that Verizon caused to a buried electrical line when burying a new fiber. We were able to locate the damage and he fixed the problem. I felt that Gary was honest and trustworthy and would hire him again.
Description of Work: Diagnose and Repair underground wire damage

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Andrea R.
02/2019
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Gary was professional, knowledgeable and professional. He gave us an estimate and did the job on the spot.
Description of Work: We needed an outlet installed in our bathroom.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jessica K.
02/2019
5.0
electrician, lighting, outdoor lighting
  + 1 more
The electrician showed up on time. He was professional and efficient. He encountered a few issues with our current electrical system and was able to solve the problem immediately. He had all of the necessary materials with him and did not have to leave and come back another day. He was respectful of our time and communicated effectively with us during the process. I would recommend Foster Electric to my family and friends. Great job!
Description of Work: Flood Lights

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Foster Electrical Services
Thank you so Much [Member Name Removed]. It was a great pleasure to meet you and your family.

Jaimi B.
01/2019
3.0
electrician
  + -1 more
previous review was when i thought the issue was actually fixed. The master bathroom light and fan were on the blink. Sometimes they came on and sometimes they didnt. A few days later the problem returned. I remembered that i pay for BGE Home plumbing and electrical service so i decided to reach out to them rather than have Gary return for another fee. I have no issue with paying for the first try but once the problem is no longer resolved, I'm not paying you again. Under different circumstances I would not have changed the review but I feel like this could have been found. It took the man a whole 5 minutes to find that the matter was not in the light switches but it was in the outlet on the other side of the wall. I did provide the update to Gary now that the issue is actually resolved.
Description of Work: finding source of problem. update to prior review

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

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Contact information

1688 Yorktown Ct, Crofton, MD 21114

http://www.fosterelectricalservices.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
13843
Trade License Locale
MD
Trade License Authority
Maryland State Board of Master Electricians
Trade License Expiration
06/11/2022
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Generator,
Home Automation,
Signs

FAQ

Foster Electrical Services is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Foster Electrical Services accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, Foster Electrical Services offers free project estimates.
No, Foster Electrical Services does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Foster Electrical Services does not offer a senior discount.
No, Foster Electrical Services does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Foster Electrical Services offers warranties.
Foster Electrical Services offers the following services: We can do any kind of Residential, or commercial work available. Over 25 years of experience in the trade from troubleshooting to wiring up houses and office buildings. We do it all.electronics,Circuits,Lightning Protection,electric,Rod - Lightning,Lightning Rods,Wire Repair,Wiring

Contact information

1688 Yorktown Ct, Crofton, MD 21114

http://www.fosterelectricalservices.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed