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Certified Electrical Technologies

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

Certified Electrical Technologies (CET) is a full-service electrical contracting firm serving residential, contractor, retail, real estate, and commercial clients in Suburban Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Since 1979, CET has been committed to providing the latest technology, highest quality products and superior customer service. Our goal is to provide Total Customer Satisfaction. CET offers fast, efficient scheduling, excellent service by highly-trained technicians, and competitive pricing. This strategy is what sets us apart from our competition and has made us leaders in the Electrical Service industry. As your electrician, we are especially proud of our outstanding staff, comprised of highly trained electricians and engineers. Our staff has been personally recruited for their particular expertise, integrity and commitment to excellence. These qualities make them CET’s most valuable asset and ensure our clients of total satisfaction. Additional service area: portions of Prince William, Loudoun, Charles, & Arlington counties. Additional phone numbers: Gaithersburg (301) 948-5252, Silver Spring (301) 589-4255, Bowie (301) 858-5252, Alexandria (703) 519-5252, Fairfax (703) 273-4200, Reston (703) 757-6500, Leesburg (703) 777-5651. Super Service Award Wining

Business highlights

46 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Alarms, Ceiling Fans, Electrical, Home Inspection, Landscaping Lighting, Lighting, Phone Wiring, Stereo & Home Theater Systems

Services we don't offer

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Accepted payment methods

American Express
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MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.81,718 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
88%
4
5%
3
3%
2
1%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 101-125 of 1718 reviews

Rob and Jenn M.
04/2018
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Alan was great as always. Courteous and professional, he was able to quickly repair the damaged wiring I uncovered when trying to replace the light fixture by myself, installed the new fixture, checked my work on another fixture, replaced a light switch with a dimmer switch, and replaced an additional hall light fixture. We have used CET for several years now and they remain our go to electricians.
Description of Work: Replace ceiling light fixtures and repair damaged electrical 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
$195

Subhra R.
04/2018
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Allen from Certified Electric came to work on an issue with light flickering in some areas of my house 2 years back and fixed it, but unfortunately the problem did not go away and kept happening every few months. This company and Allen not only responded to our calls but came to fix the issue every time free of charge. All together he came 6 times and finally fixed the problem. Sometime electrical works are tedious and hard to figure out the real cause of the problem at one time. But I am fortunate to use a company who did not ran away from the problem but came over and over again until they finally fix the problem. At one point seeing him work so hard, I offered to write a check for his company but he denied to accept any money because the work was related to original issue. I highly recommend this company for any electrical work. Thanks to Allen and his whole team for their great work ethics.
Description of Work: Finding out the issues with light flickering in kitchen and dining area

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 Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review and your appreciation for our determination and willingness to resolve your issue. Most electrical repairs are fairly straightforward. Some are not and can be complicated like this one where there were multiple failures all in one circuit. We use the analogy of the weakest link in a chain. We can fix one link and then the next weakest link breaks. It is frustrating but it happens and although we do not offer to fix everything electrical in a home at no cost forever, we do stand behind our work 100% with a lifetime guarantee on labor. Every firm looks good when things go well, but the true measure of a company is how they react when something does not go as planned. We will do everything we can to resolve an issue to the satisfaction of our client. We only ask that we be given the opportunity.

jason L.
03/2018
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Replace a broken dimmer switch to a light switch (on/off). Simple job, there was no issues. In and out.
Description of Work: replace light switch

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

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We look forward to your next project !

Vikas L.
03/2018
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Steven provided fantastic customer service and expert knowledge to help find the source of a power outage. Very professional and personable, and he knew his stuff! I would hire this company again without hesitation.
Description of Work: Located source of power failure

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 Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review and endorsement !

PAUL T.
03/2018
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Our renters reported a problem with the ceiling light in the walk-in closet, which they could not fix by resetting the circuit breaker or replacing the bulb. We called CET after seeing their high ratings on Angie's List. They immediately responded to our call and were able to schedule a service visit quickly and conveniently for the renters. When they checked out the light fixture, they discovered that there were additional problems with the related wall socket. They called me with an estimate, which I found reasonable, and they were able to fix everything on the spot, since they had all the parts they needed to repair and replace the defective items. In general, this was a very positive and convenient repair.
Description of Work: The ceiling light fixture in our condo's walk-in closet and the related wall outlet had to be repaired.

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
$228

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. Our highly-trained staff can handle everything from the smallest repair to the most complicated project. Billing in 1/2 hour increments makes small repairs inexpensive.

shanna J.
03/2018
5.0
electrician, home inspection, lighting
  + 1 more
The technician was prompt, very thorough and honest.
Description of Work: Full inspection and replacement of a broken fuse switch

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
$500

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We are pleased that we were able to identify and resolve the safety issue that existed in your circuit breaker panel

George W.
02/2018
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Eric was punctual, arrived when he said he would, surveyed the work that need to be done, discussed what my expectations were and then got to work.
Description of Work: Had all of the 80 year old switches and receptacles replaced with new white ones. And we had four wall sconces removed from and a chandelier installed in our dining room.

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
$1,200

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. Glad we were able to help bring your beautiful older home into the 21st century !

Terry B.
02/2018
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The job was explained, alternatives discussed, choices made, and work was done in a professional manner. The cost came in at exactly the estimate. No surprises.
Description of Work: Technician installed a plug box in the cabinet above our under-cabinet microwave.

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
$187

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We have found in our 35+ year history that excellent communication (both by the office staff and field techs) is a key component to a successful project.

Jennifer R.
02/2018
3.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Run wiring and install new overhead lights in 2 rooms. The work that was performed was good. My only complaint was timing. I was scheduled for an 8 am arrival and he did not arrive until almost noon. The late arrival was blamed on weather and poor road conditions. While schools and the government were closed that day, there was no more than an inch of snow and all of my coworkers worked that day and reported no issues on the roads at all. The late arrival caused me to miss an entire day of work.
Description of Work: Lighting installation

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
punctuality
2.0


Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
As the subscriber indicates there was an ice/snow storm that closed schools and governments. Although we regret the inconvenience, we follow safety protocols by delaying or cancelling appointments based on road conditions. We simply will not put our staff at risk if the conditions are dangerous. We kept in touch about the delay and the subscriber agreed to keep the appointment in lieu of rescheduling.

Joseph L.
02/2018
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very smooth! The electrician Steven did a great job. My doorbell repair required only a small repair but I would have never known where the connections were. He also worked on my new light fixture that need a new holding plate and some small amount of drywall modifications.
Description of Work: My doorbell needed repair and I had a light fixture I wanted replaced.

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
$240

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We really appreciate your taking time to review our service and are pleased to hear that we were able to deliver a superior service experience !

Rachel S.
01/2018
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Technician (Jesse) and the office staff are efficient, economical and knowledgeable. Doesn't get any better than that! Highly recommend.
Description of Work: Move/install two ceiling fans.

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
$227

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thank you for the high-praise and recommendation ! We look forward to your next project.

Jason C.
01/2018
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very professional and identified the issue quickly
Description of Work: Lighting in Kitchen and Chandelier in Dining Room

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ronald L.
01/2018
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
This was the fifth job that CET has done for me. Chuck arrived on time ,completed the job and answered some questions for me. Because of one of his answers, I will be hiring CET to replace my 2 cabinet puck lights with LED ones in the near future. The quality of his work was the same as the previous ones - outstanding.
Description of Work: I had three 20-year old smoke detectors that needed to be replaced. They were wired units. One was not working properly. Because they were wired units, I didn't want to remove and install the new ones myself. He installed the new units that I provided.

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

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for an outstanding review ! We appreciate that you take time to comment on our service each time. We are also pleased that we replaced your 20 year old smoke detectors. The National Fire Protection Agency recommends replacing smoke detectors at least every 10 years

Laura B.
01/2018
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Fantastic! Rob is excellent; hard working, really knows what he is doing, and is always patient with my endless questions. Leia in the office at CET is awesome as well; very helpful, patient, and responsive. We've recommended CET to many people, and will continue to do so! Thanks so much, CET!
Description of Work: We had a very unusual emergency ground wire issue, which was confusing/difficult to sort out. The Certified Electrical Technologies technician Rob came in an ice storm, and worked tirelessly to determine the problem and fix it.

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 Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review and kind words. It takes coordinated teamwork to ensure 100% client satisfaction and delivering a superior service experience !

Adrienne W.
01/2018
5.0
electrician, home inspection
  + 0 more
Great, thorough work that verified that the home’s electrical components were in good repair. They didn’t try to make up things that needed repair in order to make money. I’d definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Electrical Inspection

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

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. The 10 Point Electrical Safety Check is a great way to have a home's electrical system evaluated for potential safety concerns. If any issue are found, an estimate of the repairs is provided with no "up-selling" or pressure as is common with other firms.

R R.
01/2018
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Excellent. Steven was prompt, courteous, and professional. Steven had me describe and show him the problem, gave me his initial assessment, found the problem and showed it to me, and then repaired the problem.
Description of Work: Repair a tripped circuit in the breaker box.

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
$228

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. Each one of our highly-experienced techs have excellent communication skills and will not only find the best solution to the problem, but will keep our client informed of the project's status.

Robin R.
12/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Technician was on time, professional, and very helpful. He even finished the work early so we had him replace some switches. We would definitely use this company again.
Description of Work: We had a fan installed in two rooms that required 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

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We look forward to your next project !

Christina S.
12/2017
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
This is a horrible company - I really do not believe the reviews here - there is NO WAY this company received this many positive reviews. The company offered me an appointment between 10 am - 2 pm - I told the man who booked the appointment I would have to take an entire day of vacation and I did. He said they would call one hour before arrival. He also said he needed my credit card to book the appointment. in retrospect, I guess the company believes that their customers are as unreliable and as untrustworthy as they are - but I am not and most customers who book appointments do so because they need the service so I think they will be there, but this company won't come. On day of appointment when they had not arrived at 1:15, I called the company and spoke to a woman. She said they had no policy of calling an hour in advance. Electrician finally called a little after 3 pm to tell me he would be there in an hour or hour an half depending on traffic. I declined - I have no interest in doing business with companies that do not value their customers. I told the electrician I took a day off of work for this service. No apology - he was quite rude - he said I don't book my schedule, so it's not my fault. I actually am home this evening as I have an HVAC guy coming out and he couldn't make it til the evening - had this company just booked for the evening, I could have worked, got paid, paid them for their service - but no. funny that I'll be home anyway waiting for HVAC but I still don't want this company at my house. I work too hard to give this kind of company my money.
Description of Work: replace porch light

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$125

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Sorry, but over 2800 past clients (DC & Balto area) who have left us positive reviews would disagree with your assessment. This is not to say that we don't make mistakes, which do occur occasionally. When they do occur, we do everything that we can to rectify them ASAP. We did, in fact, let the subscriber know that our tech was running late and gave her the option of keeping the appointment or rescheduling for another day. We apologized for the inconvenience, which we understand, and the subscriber chose to keep the appointment. Our tech called the subscriber later that day letting her know he was on the way, and at that point, she cancelled the appointment. The following day our office emailed and called the subscriber, once again apologizing for the inconvenience and offering another appointment and offering to perform the scheduled service (minor repair) at no cost. A few days later, on our 3rd call the subscriber finally responded that she did not wish to make another appointment. That is certainly her prerogative, and true to our values, we did everything we could to resolve the issue. We have learned in over 30+ years in business that companies look great when everything goes according to plan, but the true measure of a customer-centric company is how it reacts when there is a problem or issue. We accept responsibility for our actions and do everything we can to resolve an issue to the clients satisfaction.

Brian J.
12/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
CET did an amazing job. Not only were they courteous, but Steven, our main tech of the several that arrived at our home, went above and beyond to make sure we were not only happy with the work that was being performed, but explained in great detail what was being performed and why. The estimate given to us was right around what we expected based on the age of our home (20+ years) and the issues we knew about due to the previous owners using "friends" to perform some work that was not done to code. The end price was within $12 of the quote and Steven gave us her personal number to call him if we found any other issues we thought should have been addressed. So far, all is well. Highly recommend CET.
Description of Work: Full Home Electrical Inspection and Panel replacement

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
$4,000

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review and endorsement. Small project or large our techs find the most efficient solution and provide constant updates to our clients. In our 35+ years we have found that excellent communication is a key component to a successful project. Every member of our staff has the goal of providing a superior service experience.

Sada P.
12/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
job was done in the amount of time estimated. electrician got straight to work, was efficient and did a great job.
Description of Work: replacement of electric outlets and installation of two flush mount light fixtures.

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 Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. Replacing all of the switches and outlets is an inexpensive way to upgrade the safety and look of any room !

Chad R.
12/2017
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Perfect! The installer worked very efficiently, and kept the mess under control. He laid down drop cloths over the entire area and packed them up neatly when he was done. Very pleased with the end result.
Description of Work: Installed 4 recessed lights in living room

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
$300

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. Installing recessed lighting is one of our signature projects. Our techs are experts at everything from the fixture layout, to the installation and then the clean-up. We hope you enjoy your terrific new lighting !

Karen R.
12/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The technician was punctual, polite, and professional. All went smoothly.
Description of Work: I had four outdoor light fixtures replaced.

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
$175

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We hope that you are enjoying your new lighting !

Richard A.
12/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Fine. The work was done quickly, neatly and well.
Description of Work: Replaced several firearms and put new batteries in several others.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$270

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. Good choice on opting for the 10 year batteries in your new smoke detectors. One thing not to have to think about for a long time !

Miranda K.
11/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It went very well. CET always is very professional and we've had them perform an array of electrical services throughout the years.
Description of Work: we needed a new electrical outlet for an above range microwave and CET performed those services.

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
$392

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for another great review. We look forward to your next project !

Emanuel H.
11/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
After a long research, I decided to hire Certified Electrical Technologies. They provided the most honest, professional and economic service. I would definitively hire them back. This is the company you always want to keep in your contact list. A+++
Description of Work: Materials and installation of a transfer switch box and outdoor inlet box for a portable power generator.

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
$900

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the A+++ review and endorsement. We appreciate that you took time to research us in comparison to other firms and found that we could provide a very elegant and creative solution to providing backup power to your home in the event of a power loss.

Contact information

Fairfax, Alexandria, Leesburg, Silver Spring Frederick, Bowie, Waldorf, Hagerstown, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

http://certifiedelec.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
2705160837
Trade License Locale
VA
Trade License Authority
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Trade License Expiration
03/31/2023

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Home inspection,
Home Security Systems,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Phone Wiring,
Stereo and Home Theater Systems,
Handyman Services,
Outdoor Kitchens,
Generator,
TV Service - Cable

FAQ

Certified Electrical Technologies is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Certified Electrical Technologies accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Certified Electrical Technologies does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Certified Electrical Technologies offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Certified Electrical Technologies does not offer a senior discount.
No, Certified Electrical Technologies does not offer emergency services.
No, Certified Electrical Technologies does not offer warranties.
Certified Electrical Technologies offers the following services: Alarms, Ceiling Fans, Electrical, Home Inspection, Landscaping Lighting, Lighting, Phone Wiring, Stereo & Home Theater Systems
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Contact information

Fairfax, Alexandria, Leesburg, Silver Spring Frederick, Bowie, Waldorf, Hagerstown, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

http://certifiedelec.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM