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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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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 951-975 of 1718 reviews

Robert O.
01/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
They do excellent work at a decent price. They are very easy to work with because (1) you can always get someone on the telephone, (2) they have multiple good electricians who they can turn to, and (3) they are very punctual and professional. i give them very high marks. While I've worked with other good electricians, they have become my go-to company for electrical work.
Description of Work: I have had Certified Electric do several jobs at my house, including installing new lighting fixtures, installing new outlets, and installing 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
$350

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

Diane T.
01/2013
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I sent them an e-mail on Tuesday when I purchased the deal. They responded back to the e-mail so I called. The receptionist said that Steve was on the phone but he would call me back. He called me back on Tuesday at my home and office but I missed both of those calls. I called back again on Tuesday and Wednesday and spoke with the receptionist each time who always stated that Steve was on the phone and I'd get a return call. I didn't call on Thursday and I still haven't received a call back.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for electrical work.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Unfortunatley we play "telephone tag" all day, every day. We understand that people have busy schedules, but it is frustrating for us as well when we cannot get clients scheduled ASAP. We have 3 full-time Service Coordinators that would be happy to help you. Please call again and ask to schedule immediately. There is always someone available to schedule an appointment

James C.
01/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The electrician explained everything he was doing and properly labelled all of the wires and circuits. I was very pleased with his work.
Description of Work: Install 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
$189

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

dorinne R.
01/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I have had them out a couple of times and they were very good. The price was reasonable. They were responsive, they came on time, and they were pleasant to deal with. They followed up afterwards to make sure the service was good so that was very positive.
Description of Work: I used Certified Electrical Technologies to fix a bad switch in the wall.

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

April W.
01/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I called, described the problem and was told what may be the problem and given a basic estimate, that is, the hourly rate, over the phone with the understanding that it could be more if the problem entailed more work. The electrician arrived during the early part of the time frame which I appreciated. He was professional, courteous and did good work. I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Electrician replaced front porch fixture.

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 !

Chris B.
01/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I was originally provided an approximate start time of 8am-12pm, and on the day of service, the CET electrician called shortly after 8am to communicate his expected arrival time. He showed up exactly as communicated and efficiently planned out and completed the work. He was professional and answered all questions along the way. The end result was exactly what we had discussed and it now looks great. I would recommend CET to anyone looking for help with electrical projects. CET does not perform drywall patchwork. This was made clear ahead of time so was not a surprise, but it would be nice if CET could partner with another painting company to provide a complete solution.
Description of Work: CET mapped out and installed 6 recessed light fixtures into a living room ceiling and wired the units back to an existing wall switch. CET provided all fixtures, baffles, bulbs and wiring material.

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
$650

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

Jay P.
01/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very professional. I call at night, got the answering service, and a call from the owner shortly thereafter. He asked me some diagnostic questions and suggested a couple of fixes to save a service call if possible. Those were ruled out, tech came the next day on time. Did his job quickly and was very polite. Price was reasonable.
Description of Work: Replace a blown 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
$140

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

Hilary W.
01/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I bought a "big deal" to help pay for this work. The same tech who worked for me previously did the job. He was running late, and called to let me know. He showed up with ROMEX line, which surprised me because I live in a high rise, and all the other wired is armored cable. He assured me it was to code, so I let him go ahead with the job. Everything went smoothly, except that I had to help the tech by feeding him wire. I was surprised that there weren't 2 people sent to do this. He also had to borrow some of my tools. For these reasons I downgraded them on professionalism. However, this also reduced the amount of labor, and the price. The most important thing is the outlets work. So overall I was pleased with the outcome, and the price was right.
Description of Work: Ran two dedicated lines from the electrical box, using 2 blank slots.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

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

Melissa H.
01/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Three of my outlets along one wall between my dining room and kitchen stopped working. I had attempted to use a tester to see what the issue was and had tried hitting the reset button on my GFCI several times. The breaker wasn't tripped so I couldn't figure out what the issue was. I called Certified Electrical Technologies and they said they could try to provide a free estimate over the phone. But based on my description of what the issue was, he couldn't provide a good estimate, so he scheduled me for their next available timeslot from 10-2. I got a call at 10:45 from the electrician who said he'd be at my place in 15-20 mins and he arrived at 11 to solve my issue.
Description of Work: The electrician arrived and diagnosed the problem with my outlets immediately. He turned off and reset my GFCI and checked it several times to make sure there weren't other issues. He explained that the reset on my GFCI doesn't always turn both back on correctly so he had to turn it off and then reset it. He was in and out in less than 10 minutes.

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 !

Justin H.
01/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I had to have a circuit breaker replaced do to it popping every time we ran the dryer. Since they bill hourly and the work they needed to do took five minutes the electrician did a once over of my entire house. Their theory, if you pay for an hour then you should be entitled to the entire hour. I had no objections! He found 3 other faults and corrected them at no additional cost because like i said they charge by the hour and the work was done within that hour. Amazing service. Highly recommended. **also. was advised that angie list members recieved x% off so i signed up. The savings alone paid for my angies list account for a good year.
Description of Work: circuit breaker replacement

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
$160

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

Tammy S.
01/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
He arrived on time and quickly did the work. He also answered all of my questions on future work that needs to be done.
Description of Work: He replaced a light switch and kitchen 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
$125

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

Marc L.
01/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
There was overwhelming response to this offer and it took a while to book a time. Once I did though, everything was smooth sailing. The electrician was prompt and courteous. When I showed him the problem, he acknowledged the need and went straight to work. He put in a junction box and buttoned all the wires to the joists. It was a very professional and clean job! Once he was done up in the attic, I had him take a look at at very loose, basically unattached, junction box for the bathroom sink GFCI outlet. Again, it was a very unsafe situation and I had tried several times to take care of the problem. He indicated that he had a trick that might work and sure enough, it did! Finally, I had him look at my main breaker box in the basement as there are a lot of issues there. Unfortunately, we were at the end of the time and he said that he wished he had started there due to the number of items he saw. He recommended another two hours to perform a complete rewiring of the box. We settled up for the time he spent and I plan to follow up with the breaker box work. Within two days, I received a 15% off coupon in the mail from Certified with a nice note thanking me for my business. All in all a great experience and I recommend Certified Electrical Technologies.
Description of Work: I responded to one of the Big Deals for two hours labor and had the electrician clean up wiring in my attic that was a birdsnest and highly unsafe.

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 terrific and detailed review. We look forward to your next project !

Greta M.
01/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very happy with service provided.
Description of Work: This was the second time we've used CET since they gave us a coupon for future service. Alan called ahead of time to provide an arrival time. He replaced some pendant lights for us in the kitchen. We were very happy and will call them again in the future.

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
$105

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

Carolyn D C.
12/2012
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Ok. Will not hire again if project requires cutting into drywall.
Description of Work: Technician installed several outlets. A week after.the installation was completed, one external outlet was not working. When I called the company had the technician return immediately. Since the. All outlets have been working. My only complaint--installation required removal of drywall in the garage. The technician did not replace, stating that the company didn't repair.

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

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
We make it very clear at the time of scheduling and before any installation, we do not patch or paint if holes are required. We advise our clients to find soemone on AL who is proficient with patching and painting. We are not proficient in these trades and cannot perform the work up to our standards.

Beverly T.
12/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Showed up on time and performed everything they said they would.
Description of Work: Installed whole house surge protector and relocated two circuits to the sub panel.

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
$275

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

Tom H.
12/2012
5.0
ceiling fans
  + -1 more
They came out to put in a ceiling fan and suggested some light fixtures for me. The switch they put in is very efficient. I am enjoying the lights they provided, notwithstanding my expectations that the work on the drywall holes would be so extensive.
Description of Work: This was a deal for $75 for Ceiling Fan Installation.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$435

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

Travis E.
12/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
They were on time, clean, and fast. They cleaned up their entire mess and put my ceiling back together without any issue.
Description of Work: I have used Certified Electrical Technologies. They installed a ceiling fan and ran some conduits.

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
Thanks for the great review. We look forward to your next project !

Veronica J.
12/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Wonderful. Took about 20 mintues total.
Description of Work: Installed a whole house surge surpressor.

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 !

Karin J.
12/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
Good experience: the electrician was prompt and very professional. The fan we had purchased was a bit unusual, we were told, but he read the material that came with the fan and then installed it. We have had no problems with it at all. Would call them in future.
Description of Work: install overhead fan in kitchen

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
$100

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

Caroline M.
12/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Everything went smoothly. I called and described the service that I needed. I received an approx. estimate over the phone (a range, depending on what they saw when they got here). I scheduled an appointment and received a reminder postcard in the mail. The electrician arrived on time (calling ahead to let me know exactly when he would be there). After assessing the situation his price estimate turned out to be slightly lower than what was quoted over the phone. He installed the 2 ceiling light fixtures in about 3 hours. Since there was no pre-existing wiring or fixtures, the electrician had to create holes through the attic and put in the wiring. There was nothing to repair afterwards. Overall, I'm very satisfied with my experience.
Description of Work: Installed 2 new ceiling 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
$300

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

DAVE V.
12/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Overall, it went very well as described above.
Description of Work: Dave came in the allotted window to do their safety check and to install a light timer and check a possible bad disposal switch. He worked very efficiently. All was fine in the safety check other than a recommendation to have a GFCI installed on one outside outlet and to consider installing a whole house surge protector. Their was no pressure that I had to do it then. The safety check consisted of removing the breaker panel and examining the connections and then going through the house checking for GFCI outlets where they are required (around water sources like the bathrooms, kitchen, and outside). He then proceeded to install the new light timer switch for me. The cover plate I had bought was not the correct size for the switch that I also had bought earlier. We discussed if cutting the plastic to accommodate the larger base would work since it would not be visible to the observer. He was able to modify the plate and finish installing the new switch. He then checked the disposal switch for me which turned out to be OK. Overall, I was very satisfied with his work and CET.

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
$134

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

MARK S.
12/2012
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Great work at a great price as part of a "Big Deal". Installing the electrical line in the ceiling was more challenging than anticipated, but the price remained as promised.
Description of Work: Installed ceiling fan including electrical line.

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 !

Michelle W.
12/2012
5.0
electrician, home security systems
  + 0 more
The technician did a great job. He explained technical electrical terms to us in a very understandable way.
Description of Work: We purchased the Whole House Electrical Safety Inspection for $89. As stated in the Big Deal, the technician went through our whole house, checking smoke alarms, electrical panels, breakers, circuit breakers, GFIs, wiring and grounding systems. He advised us that most microwaves pull lots of power, so that might be the cause of one of our circuits flipping off so often. He pointed out the brown stain in the overhead shower light was probably because the bulb we used was over the 40 watt maximum. He even answered our questions about fire extinguishers. We appreciated that he didn't rush through the house, and was willing to answer all our questions. We felt confident that he had performed a thorough inspection and would certainly use them again.

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. We look forward to your next project !

Janice H.
12/2012
3.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The electrician did a good job, but after he left, I found lots of pieces of wire, and other small debris where he was working: in our powder room sink, on the floor, etc.
Description of Work: The electrician did the whole-house electrical inspection. He replaced two ceiling mounted lights with fixtures I provided, and also installed two timer switches that control the fans in two bathrooms.

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

$125

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
We apologize for the lack of cleanup, which is unacceptable to us. Your next project will be performed at no charge if we have the opportunity

JAMES M.
12/2012
4.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Very professional, however the pendant accidentally was broken during the repair. He felt badly about it, and they paid for the replacement (which i took in the form of a credit for future work), and he returned to install it on a weekend so it was working in time for a party. This is just one of those things, and they handled it very professionally. I will continue to use this company with confidence.
Description of Work: Repair pendant light fixture.

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
$170

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Accidents happen. If we make a mistake, we accept full responsibility and do whatever is necessary to rectify the situation. For 35 years we have made a committment to 100% customer satisfaction. When things go well, any company can look good. The true measure of a company is how they react when things do not go according to plan.

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