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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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Visa

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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 801-825 of 1718 reviews

Matt J.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The gentleman was very prompt and extremely polite. I would use this company again in the future. I will also recommend them to all of my friends.
Description of Work: Rreplaced a broken GFI on the exterior of my house and reset another that I didn't even know had tripped.

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

Janice A.
07/2013
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
The electrician arrived promptly & got right to work. He carefully explained everything he was doing, answered my questions & was very positive. I continue to be pleased with the fan, there have been no problems. I highly recommend this company and will 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
$75

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
" I highly recommend this company and will use them again." Thanks for the great endorsement ! All of our work comes from repeat business and referrals. We keep costs low because we don't need to advertise

Michael Q.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were great and I had a very positive experience with them.
Description of Work: I bought a Big Deal for $175 for Whole House Lightning and Surge Protection.

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
the Whole House Surge Arrestor is a terrific value. For less than $200 (for AL subscribers) we install a device that protects every electrical item in your home from lightning and surges (which are very prevalent in the Summer). It comes backed with a lifetime replacement warranty and a $25,000 protected equipment warranty. No home should be without one of these devices

Brian P.
07/2013
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I was quoted $135 for them to look at the wiring. This would have been a 5 minute job for someone to look at it and tell me, "Yes, that's just fine" or "No, you're going to have to have it rerouted and that can be done either by adding/replacing ... or ..." Although I was expecting a service call charge, I was expecting something more in the $75 range for this. I may still consider them for any actual work, but $135 for an expert opinion is just a but too much to swallow.
Description of Work: Called to have an electrician look at some wiring going into the main panel that I was concerned with after removing some wallboard.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$135

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
From our perspective, we did exactly what we said we were going to do at exactly the price that was quoted. Perhaps we could have made up a very costly solution to a problem that did not exist, but we are completely honest and will never offer anything but a professional, honest assessment of the situation. We do everything we can to provide information over the phone (at no charge) but when we send a tech to assess or solve an issue, we do charge for our services

Sheila C.
07/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Everything went well. They showed up when they said they would did the work requested and cleaned up afterwards. They followed up by phone and card in the mail to see if everything was done to our satisfaction. It was! I have recommended them to a neighbor as well. I purchased this on one of the deals-- 2 hours of electrical work for I believe sixty nine dollars.
Description of Work: Replaced and outlet and installed front porch 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
$69

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

Vicky C.
07/2013
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Dale arrived early and quickly got right to work. He provided his insight on best placement of fan, when asked. He was clean and neat. He had to make a run to Home Depot which took him <30 minutes, including the drive. He provided excellent service. At the end of the job, he walked us through the free 10-point inspection and made one recommendation. I would use CET again and again.
Description of Work: New install of 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
$235

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

Jodie R.
07/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
Service was really good, the cost ended up being below the phone estimate. The electrician was very fast.
Description of Work: Installed overhead light fixture wiring and ceiling fans. Installed GFI outlets.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$550

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

Aprile B.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The tech didn't really do much. I think I purchased a deal I didn't really need and there were no problems with my wiring. I can't say much about how effective this company is because, there wasn't really any work done. I did like the tech's professionalism and would call them again, primarily because they are highly rated on Angie's List. Sorry, I can't really offer much feedback, but I will be glad to rate if they ever do electrical work in my home.
Description of Work: I purchased a deal to check my electrical system.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the nice review We performed a 10 Point Safety Check and did not find anything wrong for this subscriber. Unlike many other firms that invent problems, we provide an honest assessment of the situation and never try to sell additional work. Our techs (who are employees, not sub-contractors, like most firms) are not paid on a commission basis and have no incentive to "up-sell"

Matt J.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
David was awesome. He phoned me approx. 15 mins prior to his arrival. He came in and knew exactly where to go. It was the best electrical experience I've ever encountered. The price was even correct. I would definitely use them again and again.
Description of Work: Reset my circuits

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
$154

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"It was the best electrical experience I've ever encountered. The price was even correct. I would definitely use them again and again." We love review like this - Thank you !

Ra L.
07/2013
4.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
The work went great and the installation was completed quickly and cleanly. Rob was very informative and professional. The only issue we had was with the pricing of the work, relating to how it was estimated and then charged. Gary provided us with an estimate with a cost breakdown that was vastly different from the final invoice breakdown. He didn't seem to understand what our issue was with this. Fortunately, the final cost was notably less than the estimate so we ended up dropping the discrepancy. My suggestion for future customers is to ensure the cost breakdown is finalized and agreed upon, just in case the work ends up being more expensive because figures are moved around.
Description of Work: Install 6 recessed lighting canisters and LED bulbs. Swap an accessory outlet wall switch with a dimmer tied to the lights.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"The work went great and the installation was completed quickly and cleanly" The final cost was $150 LESS than the estimate that was given over the phone Seems to us this deserves an A+. We do not understand the complaint that the project cost LESS than expected ????? We provide phone estimates (based on the customers description of work) many times a day. With our 30+ years of experience, we are very accurate with our estimates. the only time they are incorrect is if the customer does not describe the project properly. Our techs know the estimates and if the estimate appears to be incorrect, they will not start the project until the discrepancy has been discussed and then resolved. If a resolution cannot be reached, we do not proceed with the project. This may be the first time in our company's history that we are receiving a reduced rating score for charging less than the estimated amount for a project. We have noted in this client's file to never charge less than the estimate (to ensure a great review) and we will pass the savings on to the next client. Anyone interested in being the next client ?

Mary Kay & Berry B.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He was great. We did the initial inspection because our home is old so he was helpful in telling us what changes and so on was needed. Down the line, we needed to put a better plug in at the back for the stove and he did that for us a couple of years ago. He was very nice and he would be my first choice to call back if I need an electrician.
Description of Work: We used the electrical services of Certified Electrical Technologies.

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

William M.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
excellent, timely, courteous, efficient
Description of Work: checked and replaced all fire alarms

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
"excellent, timely, courteous, efficient" - That about sums it up ! Thanks for the great review !

William G.
07/2013
3.0
electrician
  + -1 more
My date of work, above, is an estimate. I'd have to dig for the receipt. In fact, it would be a great help if you could tell me when I 1st contacted you/the firm about accepting the deal. The fan has loosened up again. I had the electrician for two hours. With time left I asked him to install a new exhaust fan in the bathroom. He said that was very involved and may push me over the 2 hours. I told him we could work out the compensation and he declined. By the way, the last time I spoke with an Angie's List rep about another matter, she asked me about this same contractor. I told her and she said she would enter it into your data base and I need not respond in writing. This information is accurate to the best of my recollection. I need to locate the work order/receipt to check details. No luck yet.
Description of Work: Installed two loose outlets and tightened one overhead fan.

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

$175

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
The date of service was 1/27/12 This was an AL Big Deal for 2 hours of labor. When we schedule the appointment we find out everything that the clients wishes to have done and set aside an appropriate time for those projects. After the tech completed the projects the subscriber scheduled (using the 2 hours paid-for in the deal) the subscriber asked the tech to stay and complete several other projects (at additional expense). The tech informed the subscriber that he had other appointments scheduled and could not stay, but offered to call our office and schedule additional time for the projects on another day. The subscriber declined. After EVERY service, we contact clients to see if everything was done to their satisfaction. this subscriber never responded to our email or call. Upon seeing this review recently (18 months after the job) we attempted to contact the subscriber by phone and email to see if he wanted to schedule more time (or if there was anything we could do) and we did not get a response.

CAROLINE W.
07/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Very smooth. Electrician showed up on time, installed all three fixtures quickly and efficiently. And packed up the old fixtures very neatly so they could be thrown away. Would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Installed three 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
$180

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review ! "Would definitely use them again" This is one of the ways we keep pricing low. We do not advertise. All of our business comes from referrals and repeat business. Here is a consumer hint: Companies that have big Yellow Page ads in all of the books typically have to advertise heavily. They need a constant source of new clients since very few customers will use them a 2nd time. Service companies that advertise a lot, in most cases, have poor reputations and terrible client retention.

BARRY S.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The electrician arrived on the minute, was very pleasant and professional, and performed the needed services with hesitation. He clearly knew what he was doing and did an outstanding job. In addition, the price was reasonable and everything was done correctly.
Description of Work: Performed a variety of electrical services throughout the house.

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
$180

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

Keith J.
07/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Service went very well and was professionally done.
Description of Work: Provider installed a dimmer switch and an automatic timer 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
$150

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

Abel M.
07/2013
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Fantastic service, very professional and transparent pricing of the service performed. Rob did a terrific job and provided sound advise to fine tune the installation of four ceiling fans.
Description of Work: electric installation. installed four 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
$500

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Fantastic service, very professional and transparent pricing of the service perform Thanks for the terrific review ! Comments like these confirm that every member of our team not only ensures fantastic communication about each project, but also that we work very hard to provide a superior level of service

Mary A.
07/2013
5.0
electrician, outdoor lighting
  + 0 more
Dale called 20 mins before arriving to let me know he'd be here in 15-20 mins. Upon arrival I showed him the problem with a dead outdoor outlet used for a sump pump. He checked and said it had been 'tripped' and reset it. He advised that it should have a better cover and should be raised higher up against the house as it was getting buried under dirt. He said you can get the covers at Home Depot and they are relatively easy to install. I asked him how much to raise it and he quoted around $90 and he also had a cover in the truck. He also took a ladder and inspected a dead outdoor flood light and fixed that quickly (it just needed a new bulb!) He did all the work within an hour. Would totally hire CET again!
Description of Work: Inspected outdoor flood light, inspected outdoor outlet, fixed outlet and raised it higher.

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
$155

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

Susie L.
07/2013
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Great. I needed an additional part because of the ceiling slant in the bedroom. Was able to quickly re-schedule electrician to come back and finish the installment. Very professional.
Description of Work: Installed 2 ceiling fans, one outdoors. Purchased Angie's List coupons.

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
$150

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We hope you enjoy your cool new ceiling fan !

April W.
07/2013
5.0
electrician, outdoor lighting
  + 0 more
Eric advised me of why the fixtures may have gone bad and, after looking at the plug, told me why the breaker kept tripping. It wasn't the plug at all but an electrical line attached to a shed outside which may have gotten wet due to an exposed wire. He presented possible solutions and the implications of each: for one, electricity to the shed would be permanently cut off; the other required digging up the wire to repair it. I asked him to just cut the wire. All of the work was well done and the company followed up with an email and a phone call to be sure I was satisfied. I will use them again.
Description of Work: Replaced exterior light fixtures and a plug and investigated why a breaker for an exterior plug kept tripping.

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
$118

Bruce S.
07/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
This was a routine installation and part of an Angie's List "Big Deal" offer. The installation went quickly and without any issues. After 2 years, there have been no issues with the unit.
Description of Work: Installed whole house lightning and surge protection unit.

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
The Whole House Lightning and Surge Arrestor is a great value. It protects every electrical item in a home for Lightning and Surges. It comes backed with a Lifetime replacement warranty and a $25,000 protected equipment warranty. It is literally the cheapest insurance that can be purchased for a home. Every home should have one of these units.

Amy C.
06/2013
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Electrician was great and worked very quickly. He listened to my special requests for fan locations. Final price was significantly less than the phone estimate which was a nice surprise and I had no issues with using the Angie's list coupon. The only issue I had with this company was that the appointments available were 7-10 days out and when I had to reschedule the first appointment had to wait another 10 days for the next available appointment.
Description of Work: Wired for 3 ceiling fans, installed 2 ceiling fans, boxed some unsafe wires in kitchen.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the nice review. We appreciate your taking time to share your thoughts on our service

RICHARD M.
06/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It would have been reasonably soon after I purchased it, I called them and they set up a date and came. And I remembered the guy, I don't remember his name, he came out certainly a qualified technician opened up my circuit breaker box and installed the two surge arrester. That was only one, the one surge arrester on the outside of the box but it knocked out one of the access ports and screwed into that and then wired that surge arrester into my fuse box and installed a new circuit breaker to control the surge arrester. It didn't take too long and the house has not been struck by lightning since so it must worked. We never had a surge problem here and haven't since so I had no idea how long it works. Certainly it looks efficient and sitting down there with two little green LED lit which tells me it's still operational. They were perfectly good, that's absolutely explained what he was doing, did it very well, I watch how he folded the wires inside the circuit breaker box and the he had certain amounts of string relieve on the curves. He's as good as the people I had way back when putting in the new circuit breaker box so he does well. I don't think it would help anybody, all I'm telling you was the guy came on time, was good and installed something that I haven't ever needed before and not sure if I've ever needed since. I'm a retired scientist my concern about that surge protector is he'll no way to evaluate either how much it should have cost or how good it is or what it does. I knew I should have something like that in addition to the kind of service surge protector my TV or so on plugged in to. So I thought it was worth buying the extra insurance but that's not some that I have really deeply researched. And all I could say about this one there was no problems whatsoever that I thought in unknown quantity and a price that I had no idea whether it was a great deal or not.
Description of Work: Certified Electrical Technologies were the ones that put in the surge arrester.

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

keith K.
06/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Work was performed well and as we had discussed!
Description of Work: installed a larger electical panel with generator hook-up capability

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
$2,000

Ala S.
06/2013
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
The technician was very polite and knowledgeable. He showed up on time and told me the price for the motor of the fan in advance which was nice and he checked the fan but then I guess he realized the problem was not from the fan so he checked several out lets and found out that one of the outlets have a loose connection! he fixed it and we ended up paying much less than we thought we have to pay . Great Service
Description of Work: Our Attic fan was not working so I schedule a time for technician to check the fan and see what is wrong with 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
$120

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the terrific review ! We will never try to charge for something that is not necessary. Unlike most service firms, our techs are not paid on commission and have no incentive to try to sell anything. We strive to build long-term relationships with our clients and these relationships are built on trust.

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