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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

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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 776-800 of 1718 reviews

Unyoung Courtney M.
08/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It went well. We were happy with the service. They were very informative and helped us a lot. They told us about a list of things that need to be fixed. It was great. The gentleman was well informed and he explained lot of the questions that we asked.
Description of Work: We purchased a bid deal for Certified Electrical Technologies for an inspection for electrical.

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
$89

David E.
08/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It was a good experience. He was responsive.
Description of Work: This was a Big Deal for A Whole House Surge Protection System.

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
$189

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

Carolyn B.
08/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I had an light in my garage and it would not come on. He said there was a switch in my living room that cut on and off the light in the garage. He found that out after checking out my electrical box. Everything he did was fast and quick.
Description of Work: They had to replace a stairway light fixture. And they put in a new one.

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
$135

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

ed A.
08/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
It was an Angie's List Big Deal that I purchased. Everything was great. It was fantastic. I was quite pleased. The service was great. Everything was perfect.
Description of Work: I used Certified Electrical Technologies for 2 hours worth of work. They put in a light switch and tested one thing. They validated an issue with an existing light fixtures that I replaced myself with his guidance.

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

Cheryl R.
08/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
On his first visit, I showed Alan the lights & timer I had purchased & explained how I planned to use them. He made some great suggestions about products I might like to use instead, so I rescheduled the appointment to allow me the time to purchase the better fixtures. He was on time, worked efficiently and I would be very happy to use this company again. I'm happy to recommend them.
Description of Work: Alan replaced my ancient flood lights & connected them to a digital, indoor timer, as I requested.

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
$225

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review and your endorsement/ We appreciate your confidence in us !

LISA B.
08/2013
3.0
electrician
  + -1 more
A very cursory review of our electrical systems with very little feedback. The energy and interest level of the provider was extremely low.
Description of Work: As part of a deal through Angie's List, provider was to give us a whole house electrical inspection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0


Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Consider for a minute the energy and interest level of someone who takes 2 1/2 years to post a review (service was 3/2/2011). It is somewhat interesting that someone could dwell on such a trivial issue ($89 AL Big Deal) for 29 months. For the record, we did a 10 Point Safety Check and the only issue that was identified was that the Smoke Detectors were not working properly and our tech replaced them. We are pleased that we made the subscribers home a safer place, even though it was not appreciated.

Teresa H.
08/2013
3.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
It was okay. There were things that they didn't go beyond. He told me that there was some problems with my panel box that prompted me to get further inspection. He didn't go to details that much but it did prompt it for the action. He didn't really checked my smoke detectors so I was somewhat satisfied. I wanted to have some additional information and no one did call me to follow up.
Description of Work: I used Certified Electrical Technologies for a whole house inspection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0

$89

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Service was actually 1/14/13 and the tech went over all items on our 10 Point Safety Check with the subscriber who signed the report. We followed up with a summary (like we do for each Safety Check) via email on 1/17/13 We indicated that the exterior 100 amp Service Entrance Cable was not sized properly for the 200 amp panel that had been installed illegally (not under permit) creating a dangerous situation. We provided a quote for this work and to replace several ungrounded outlets. The subscriber declined both services

Claire S.
07/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I called five days before the service and was able to get a scheduled time the next week. Eric called about fifteen minutes before his arrival during the specified time. He completed all the requested work in less than two hours. The parts cost $86.75, and the rest ($180) was the service charge. I had been given an estimate of a larger amount for the services, so I was pleased when the actual amount turned out to be less than expected. I paid by credit card. I was pleased with all aspects of the service and would use the service again.
Description of Work: The serviceman looked at a switch in closet, installed a breaker and a plate for garage door opener outlet, installed a circuit for exterior outlet above garage door for security camera, and disconnected the sensor for the 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
$266

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"I was pleased with all aspects of the service and would use the service again." Thanks for the terrific review and the endorsement. We look forward to you next project !

Jeffrey H.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The Technician showed up as scheduled and began to repair the electrical outlet. He repaired the wiring and replaced the switch. With time to spare I asked him to replace other switches which he did very efficiently. Dale was very professional and also answered any questions I asked. This is the second time I've used this company and would use them again when the need arises.
Description of Work: Certified Electrical Technologies repaired an electrical outlet and changed many switches in our home.

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
$135

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for another nice review. We appreciate your taking time to share your thoughts on our service and also appreciate the trust you place in us by repeatedly allowing us to perform your electrical service and recommending us

Tim B.
07/2013
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Our neighbors had a ceiling fan installed and recommend CET. We wanted a fan installed in the nursery for our twins that we were expecting. Our girls came early and we brought one of them home the day before the original appointment on July 14, 2013. I really should have postponed the appointment, but the electrician, Alan, came over and noticed that we were not prepared for it and allowed us to rescheduled with out a fee. He was really pleasant and understanding. He came back on the 24th and installed it quickly and beautifully. Both times he was on time and called before he came. I would highly recommend CET for any electrical work that you have. I will definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Installed a ceiling 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
$250

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the terrific review and congratulations on the girls ! We understand when things come up and do everything we can to work with clients on scheduling

Rick R.
07/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
This was a very professional service. However it took two trips to get all the work done. They had underestimated the time for the first service work. As there was a lot of work to do the expectation was they might not get it done on one trip. Second trip was also necessary to recheck ballasts in one light that needed additional work (no charge for that). Electricians were very focused and professional throughout. We would use them again as our last experience with electricians was not good. Unlike the last service they came out on time and performed high-level work as promised. Getting an estimate of work costs (they would not come out to do this without charging an hourly rate) was the only hassle.
Description of Work: Electrician replaced ballasts in five lighting fixtures and installed a new light fixture, plus fixed a wall plug.

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
$575

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

Jerrilynne P.
07/2013
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We had an electrical problem. On a Sunday, American Home Shield, our homeowners warranty company, assigned Certified Electric Technologies to come out and look at our problem. As far as I know, Certified never called us. On Tuesday evening, we received an email from Certified asking if we wanted to cancel the work order since they had not heard from us. On Tuesday night,I called and left a message with the answering service asking for someone to call us on Wednesday to schedule an appointment. No one called. I called Certified. The man who answered said the woman who does the scheduling was in a meeting and would call me back when she was out of the meeting. No call. I called again and the same man again saidthe woman who does the scheduling would call me. I checked to make sure they had the correct phone number and they did. By late afternoon when no one called, I called again. The same man told me they were very busy, others were in line ahead of me, and that someone would call me sometime. I called American Home Shield and asked for another electric company.
Description of Work: Did not respond to schedule an appointment. They said the were busy and someone would call me sometime.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
This AL subscriber has a home warranty with a company that we do work for. We follow very strict guidelines provided by the warranty company how we interact with their clients. Our service coordinator left 3 messages for this person and sent a postcard letting her know that we could not reach her. Frequently we receive incorrect phone numbers from the warranty company which is why we send the postcard. We update our contact attempts daily with the warranty company. After 3 days THEY sent her an email letting her know we were attempting to contact her. We do not have their clients email addresses. Our home warranty service coordinators work very hard to contact people and if they cannot make contact, we do not perform the work, and therefore do not get paid. Summer is a very busy time for home warranty work and when people do not answer their phone (everybody screens calls these days) it can be difficult to get thru to our home warranty service coordinators. In summary, this is not someone who located us via AL, but rather someone who is seeking retaliation for her own inability to simply answer her phone to schedule an appointment

Judy P.
07/2013
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
David, from Certified Electric Technologies was held up in traffic, but kept us informed of his progress. When he arrived he went right to work on the task and finished it quickly and efficiently. He cleaned up all traces of his work completely. He was helpful and professional and friendly. David obviously knew what he was doing. We are very happy with the work and the price. Certified Electric Technologies is at the top of our list when it comes to electrical work.
Description of Work: Ran electricity to a newly installed attic 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
$195

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We typically give a 3-4 hour arrival window and a 30 minute call ahead. We do our best to keep clients informed of our status when we are delayed

courtney K.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Their service turned out very well. Due to my schedule, they did the work about a week off. They had earlier times, but I wasn't going to be able to be here, so they gave me the next available that worked with my schedule. It turned out to be about a week from when I bought that coupon. They were just very easy to work with, and everything was very prompt. The technician came when he was scheduled to come. He was friendly and knowledgeable. It was a great experience!
Description of Work: I used Certified Electrical Technologies for electrical service. They did a whole house safety 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
$89

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
" It was a great experience!" That's what we want to hear ! Thanks for the great review. We look forward to your next project !

Robert M.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
David was friendly and professional. He did the job quickly and cleaned up everything, including dust that was not of his making. He also noticed that one of the circuit breakers was not seating properly and went out to his truck and got a new one that he installed at no charge. He explained how everything worked and what to do if we thought that we had taken a hit.
Description of Work: David installed a whole house surge protector.

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
$199

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. Our techs are trained to leave their workspace better than they found it. They also have excellent communication skills that we have found is a key component in any successful project

Gwen F.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I bought one of the Angie's list big deals for a home electrical safety inpsection. After purchase, they contacted me right away to call for an appointment. When I called, they scheduled it within several days. The electrician arrived within the window of time they provided and called 20 minutes prior to his arrival. Dave did a fantastic job. He tighed up some things, helped identifiy an issue and even fixed it and he showed me where there were several more electrical outlets that had been covered up by walls the previous owner had put up.
Description of Work: Home electrical Safety 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
$89

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. Our 10 Point Safety Check is a very popular service and a great deal for AL subscribers !

Paul S.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I was very satisfied with the experience from CET. They were very professional and responsive when I called and sent out an electrician first thing the following day. He arrived on schedule and quickly set about identifying the location of the fault. He dismantled the main breaker panels and confirmed that all was well there and then started going through the various outlets in the house to see if one of these was faulty . He soon found an outlet in the dining room that was faulty and interrupting current flow to the family room, he replaced the item and power was quickly restored.
Description of Work: A number of the electrical outlets in our family room suddenly stopped working. I assumed the circuit breaker had tripped but this appeared not to be the case. Maybe the breaker was faulty or a damaged wire was the cause? In any event I was unable to diagnose the problem and called in CET based on recommendations in Angie's List.

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
$138

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thank you for the very nice and detailed review. We appreciate your taking time to share your thoughts on our service and look forward to your next project

Enid M.
07/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
He was extremely helpful and worked hard to do the job to my specifications. He suggested alternatives to save me money and in addition to being highly competent, he was very pleasant. Will definitely use again.
Description of Work: The technician installed three light fixtures.

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

Patricia O.
07/2013
5.0
electrician, phone wiring
  + 0 more
When I called to make the appointment I had asked for a specific day for the job to be done and they were very good about accommadating me. The provider called to let me know he was coming. He was very professionals and appeared very knowledgable. He spent a short amount of time determining the best route to take, then proceded to lay the wire. I thought him very kind to thank me for emptying the closet and cupboard for easy access for him. He was very personable & friendly. I?m glad he was the one that came.
Description of Work: Provider layed a telephone line through an outside wall, through the floor to the basement, along the baseboard going through 2 wall to jack. He then connected the phone for perfect performance.

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
$200

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thank you for the terrific review and taking time to share your impressions of our service We look forward to your next project !

Anthony G.
07/2013
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
The office manager may have been a little abrasive with his customer service, but Dale showed up not only on time, but even a bit early. He promptly went to work and installed two ceiling fans that we already purchased and then grounded six outlets in the upstairs of our newly purchased 1947 home. A nice no-nonsense job. Despite the home's age, he performed all services promptly and we couldn't be happier. Price includes two ceiling fan rated boxes that use tension when tightened.
Description of Work: Install two ceiling fans, ground upstairs outlets.

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
$320

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

Vincent M.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Allan was thorough and efficient about his work but quite chatty after the work was completed and we were being billed. He explained things to me that we were worried about and did not recommend things that were not needed. He did recommend some changes that we had not talked about, which from an electrical standpoint looked somewhat sketchy. I'm pleased to have the little details we were worried about fixed and glad to know that I could call them again if we had a bigger project.
Description of Work: Fixed a bunch of minor electrical things in our new house: put a new faceplate that had a broken screw on an outlet, fixed a reversed polarity outlet, checked a bunch of things that were worrisome but only made the fixes that were useful to us.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$165

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

peter B.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Installation worked smoothly, timely and effectively.
Description of Work: Whole house surge suppressor.

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 and congratulations on an excellent value in protecting your home ! Every home should have a Whole House Lightning & Surge Arrestor like we installed here. It protects everything in the home against lightning or surges from the utility company. It comes backed with a lifetime replacement warranty and a $25,000 protected equipment warranty. All for less than $200 !

Heather N.
07/2013
5.0
electrician, home inspection
  + 0 more
I was very pleased with the service performed. Electrician was on time, courteous, helpful, and professional. He was very informative and knowledgeable and went above and beyond to answer my questions as well as perform a couple of tasks that were not part of the deal however that I had the parts for. Great job!
Description of Work: The provider came out to do a full-house 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
$89

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"Great job!" That's what we want to hear ! Thanks for the great review

Robert C.
07/2013
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Technition did not want to install a dual switch despite homeowners request. Did not use the full hours nor did we get a refund. The technition did not offer to reschedule for any follow-on work.
Description of Work: Used the provider to install a fan.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0

$150

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Not sure what is going on here. We tracked this down by the address. This was an AL Big Deal that we did for someone other than the author of this review. We have never had any contact with the author of this review. The project was scheduled by, and performed for Lysa R on 4/12/12 who previously gave us a very nice review on AL for the project

ELIZABETH G.
07/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
They are excellent. They are extremely responsive. The boss comes out looks at the job and informs you what it will cost in a timely manner. Their work is very good and they are competent. They do a good job cleaning up as well. They are ready to do the work upon arrival.
Description of Work: This is a couple of Big Deals I used from this company. They put in some recessed lights for me and other projects.

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
$174

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

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*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