This pro has maintained an average of 4.5+ stars throughout their time with Angi.
About us
We at Wilcox Electric are here to serve you. Our team will insure that you receive complete electrical services in a timely, professional manner. Since our founding in 1989, our successful stream of work has been driven largely by customer recommendations. Our company has evolved from a home-based business to an electrical contracting business with 22 employees. As a reflection of the times, we are installing increasing numbers of EV car charging stations in both single family houses and multi unit dwellings.
Business highlights
35 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Residential electrical from top to bottom, which includes all interior and exterior lighting, outlets, and switches Specializing in problems associated with older, existing wiring. Troubleshoot, repair, replace and upgrade any of the aforementioned.
Power for EV Charging Stations in Single Family Homes and Multi-unit Dwellings.
Panel Replacements and Electrical Heavy-ups.
Dale and his helper arrived ahead of schedule and knocked the repairs out fairly quickly. As usual Dale and helper were efficient, polite and thorough. I've been calling Wilcox for several years now and always get the best of service. I highly recommend Wilcox Electric.
Description of Work: Electrical repairs
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Jackie H.
07/2018
5.0
electrician, lighting
 + 0 more
Very efficient and very friendly service by both guys that showed up! Will have them back for a bigger project for sure!
Description of Work: Mount a ceiling lamp.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$90
Paula B.
07/2018
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
On time, efficient, good communication.
Description of Work: Repair/replace outdoor electrical outlets.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Amy S.
07/2018
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Steve Smith was wonderful. Called ahead and even came early (not an issue - still appreciated). He determined the GFI issue quickly and resolved it. He was also able to relocate the junction box and correct some errors made by previous contractors with the wiring and installation of the light fixture in the bathroom. He was polite and showed us everything that needed to be done and why. This was a great experience and I’m sure I’ll be using them again.
Description of Work: A GFI in our bathroom wasn’t working & we wanted to find out if an junction box (also in the same bathroom) could be removed or at least relocated.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$535.37
Nicholas M.
07/2018
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
 + 0 more
Steve Smith was knowledgeable, honest and professional. Overcame old wiring that was poorly installed and put in a new fan. Have not used another electrician in DC so I can't comment on the pricing compared to others, but I would use Wilcox Electric again (especially with Steve!).
Description of Work: Remove a ceiling light and install a fan
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$435.5
Sean M.
06/2018
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Couldn't have gone better. These guys clearly know what they're doing, and I felt confident in their work. They talked me through every step of the process. Josh in the main office was super helpful in coordinating, Steve helped me diagnose the problem on an initial visit, and Abdel and Jonathan were tremendous in completing the work.
Description of Work: Heavy-up to replace electrical system, run new lines for microwaves
Rating Category
Rating 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 Wilcox Electric LLC
It is so nice to receive the feedback provided above, thank you! We strive every day to earn reviews of this type. Heavy-ups (replacing the electrical panel, the exterior meter and associated cables and grounds) are a common piece of work for us. We know very well the entire process from getting permits, to addressing the specifications of each job and working with Pepco (this last part can be the trickiest part of the job). We appreciate that this Member took the time to provide the comments! Tracy Wilcox
Rebecca F.
06/2018
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Steve Smith and Tim came to our new home yesterday and helped systematically troubleshoot a number of electrical issues we were having. Not only were they able to fix every one of them, but they also helped walk us through the issues so that we would be able to solve as many as possible on our own next time. Very professional and helpful and we will definitely be calling them back again!
Description of Work: Fix several outlets and troubleshoot loads on A/C units
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Dawn B.
06/2018
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
When I called Wilcox Electric for an appointment, they were very pleasant, scheduled me for the next day, and told me exactly what the pricing was for the various levels of electricians. As promised, the electrician (Steve Smith) called to let me know when he was on his way. He arrived well within the window provided. He was efficient and was able to fix both problems, plus identify another issue that we need to have taken care of. I could not be happier with the service provided and will definitely use them again.
Description of Work: We had an breaker that kept flipping and a set of lights over the kitchen bar that had stopped working.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Bob H.
06/2018
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
He was able to analyze and repair the problem.
Description of Work: Repair 3-way switch that prior electrician was not able to get to work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$325
Response from Wilcox Electric LLC
Thank you for this review! Our electricians specialize in older wiring and they have the in-depth knowledge of residential wiring that other electricians often do not have. There are not many truly experienced residential electricians in our area. Finding qualified and professional electricians is our single biggest business challenge. ( If you know of any, please send them our way!) The guys that mainly do commercial work typically think that residential work is so easy, yet they under-estimate it. New construction is easy, but the wiring in older existing buildings found throughout the WDC metro area often contain surprises and complications. That's what keeps us going, I suppose! Tracy Wilcox
Jean B.
06/2018
5.0
electrician, outdoor lighting
 + 0 more
We had an excellent experience with Wilcox Electric. From the initial consultation to the follow-up calls to make sure everything was done as promised. Our technician (David) arrived on-time, was prepared and had the proper materials. He explained the various steps for each of the jobs, addressed our questions. Polite and professional. He took great care to clean up and was overall very conscientious around our home. The work was completed within the expected time frame and the final bill was actually less than the estimate. Each of the jobs was done right and continues to perform well. Basically they did what they said they would do when the said they would do it and did it within the budget we had agreed to.
Description of Work: Add an electrical outlet to our kitchen, repair a broken outlet and add an outside light and lightswitch
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Lalla M.
06/2018
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Dale from Wilcox came to our house to check out an outlet that had started smoking. He worked quickly and efficiently to solve the problem. He was very friendly, put our minds at ease about the outlet, and we would certainly hire again for our next electrical issue.
Description of Work: needed an outlet that had been smoking to be fixed
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$145
Argo H.
06/2018
5.0
electrician, lighting
 + 0 more
Everyone at Wilcox Electric has been friendly, courteous, and responsive. This company is also very fair on pricing. Abdel and Eric were very professional, prompt, and did a great job in a very short time and Abdel took time to explain different options available. Finding good electricians is hard in this area, so I appreciated the neighborly personal touch. I would highly recommend them and will definitively request their services in the future.
Description of Work: Checking electric installation
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$240
Joseph W.
06/2018
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
I had an LED floodlight that needed a round junction box. I was clueless so I hired Wilcox Electric. The technician did it so fast, within one hour, that the amount due was well under the estimate. They were professional, on-time, did great work, and fair in their pricing. This was the second time I've used Wilcox, and I would use them again.
Description of Work: Floodlight installed
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$90
jane F.
06/2018
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Great - The electrician Mr. Smith was excellent friendly and knowledgeable and quick
Description of Work: several items regarding faulty outlets grounding etc
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Richard P.
06/2018
5.0
appliance repair, electrician, lighting
 + 1 more
I received personalized service from the owner Steve Wilcox. The admin staff of Josh Bihlman and Rich Shumway were very much instrumental in orchestrating the task. The entire service crew were careful and considerate. I cannot say enough about the crew chief, Gando.
Description of Work: Service panel upgrade, installed electric on demand water heater, replaced and installed outlets, breakers, light fixtures
Rating Category
Rating 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 Wilcox Electric LLC
Fabulous to hear the comments from this Member! We completed a significant piece of electrical work, so it's especially meaningful to receive such comments. Gando is hitting it out of the ballpark lately. We will certainly let him and the others know of these recent reviews! Thank you, Tracy Wilcox
Erin S.
05/2018
5.0
electrician, lighting
 + 0 more
I could not be more pleased with the service from Wilcox. The woman who took my call was very helpful and promptly scheduled an appointment for the following week, and then called me a few hours later to let me know there had been a cancellation and that they could move my service date up two days, which was great. My electrician, Steve, arrived promptly at the beginning of the service window (and called me beforehand to inform me he was on his way). I had a hanging lighting fixture that had come apart from my ceiling and was dangling by the wires. We both thought it would be simple repair to reattach it to the ceiling, possibly with some stronger screws than those originally used. But Steve discovered that the pre-installed box to which the fixture was attached had cracked. Fortunately he had another box that fit the hole in my ceiling and was able to install it, and the light fixture, in just over an hour. Steve left my home spotless and even polished his fingerprints off of the lighting fixture after installing it. The price was very reasonable, and amazingly, when I casually mentioned Angie's List, Steve noted that I should have been given a discount. He promised to have it applied retroactively (as he had already run my card). Within an hour another gentleman from Wilcox called me to ask me how I'd like the 10% discount to be received (refunded to my card, or credited to a future service). And a few hours later, a woman from Wilcox called to let me know she had processed my refund to my card (I also got an e-mail). I didn't even know about the Angie's List discount, so all the attention to making sure I received it was truly a surprise, and I think indicative of the fantastic customer service Wilcox provides. I will definitely be using Wilcox for any future electrical projects.
Description of Work: Troubleshoot/repair lighting fixture
Rating Category
Rating 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 Wilcox Electric LLC
How nice to read that the electrician and the office staff made sure to provide the Angie's List refund. The details matter, right? Thank you to the Member for taking the time to post this review. We appreciate the comments! Tracy Wilcox
Nathan H.
05/2018
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Wilcox Electric is a fantastic company -- nobody wants to have to call an electrician, but I'm happy to have these guys in my speed dial now! First, the office folks were fantastic in helping squeeze us in for a diagnostic appointment in just a couple days, even though they have a *very* full schedule. Dale, the technician who was assigned to us, was super nice and efficient ... he had the problem figured out in about an hour, and told us exactly how he planned to fix it. The follow-up appointment was similarly easy to schedule, and the fix was executed with extreme care. I really appreciated that the tech and apprentice took such good care to not harm our very expensive (and new!) kitchen cabinets in their fix, and they did a great job cleaning up! Moreover, our electric outlets are working again!!! Can't say enough about how professional and nice the tech and apprentice were. While I'm not ever looking to have to seek out repairs (who would?), I can say with full confidence I'll be calling Wilcox next time I have any sort of electrical issues. Very happy they're in the D.C. area. :)
Description of Work: Repair GFCI outlets connections in kitchen
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$875
Response from Wilcox Electric LLC
Thank you for the kind words. I should sit down and read these reviews carefully more often -- it's uplifting to see that our hard work translates to this kind of good work and customer satisfaction. My husband and I have worked for years to develop the group of talented and simply decent people that we now have working with us, and it shows. We understand that electrical repairs are not a welcomed expense. As a result, I counsel our staff to "respect the customer's budget." That is a common refrain within the company. We are very pleased to serve the Washington community, thank you!
Barbara R.
05/2018
5.0
electrician, lighting
 + 0 more
Couldn't be better! The kitchen went from a very, very dark hole to a brightly-lit, cheerful area with particularly good lighting over work areas. In the end, it cost 1/3 less than the estimate. Who could ask for more than that?
Description of Work: New kitchen lighting
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
Jeffrey M.
05/2018
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Great! Dale did a tremendous job diagnosing, explaining and fixing a very very messy issue caused by poor previous work.
Description of Work: difficult electrical issue diagnosis
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
Response from Wilcox Electric LLC
Oh, I remember this customer and his wiring. It was a messy issue. Dale was the perfect electrician for this particular situation. We have a total of seven electricians at Wilcox Electric. Certain electricians excel at different aspects of the electrical trade. Dale is the "master troubleshooter," being able to methodically trace out and isolate the root cause of an electrical problem that is hidden behind the walls in old wiring. We appreciate that the Member thought to post this review several months later, thank you! Tracy Wilcox
Eric J.
05/2018
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
I have twice used Wilcox Electric and cannot recommend them highly enough. I don't recall the name of the first electrician who came by to review work that had been done during the prior owner's renovation, but he was knowledgeable, friendly, and quick. Today, Gando and an assistant prepared our home's electrical system for a heavy-up inspection and installed outdoor outlets in the front and back. Again, they were knowledgeable, friendly, and finished the project well within the estimated timeline. In addition to laying drop cloths and cleaning up after the work, both offered to replace furniture that was moved in order for them to perform the work! I can't imagine a much better service experience.
Description of Work: Two exterior outlets; completion of heavy-up work.
Rating Category
Rating 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 Wilcox Electric LLC
Yea, I am so happy to read that Gando is doing such good work. We hired Gando as an electrical helper and promoted him a couple of years ago to electrician. It is gratifying to provide good employment and a career for hardworking, talented people such as Gando. Thank you! Tracy Wilcox
Nicole G.
05/2018
5.0
electrician, lighting, home security systems
 + 1 more
I couldn't be more pleased with the work performed by Abdell Laasri of Wilcox Electric. He called before arriving and/or updated me with arrival times. He was courteous, efficient, and friendly. He checked with me to discuss whether I wanted one fixture replaced that would unexpectedly involve dry wall repair, and was okay with my decision not to proceed. He left the new parts, carefully boxed up, in case I need them in the future. There was no dirt or debris left behind when he was finished. I highly recommend him and Wilcox Electric.
Description of Work: Wall switch replacement; ceiling light bulbs replaced; smoke alarms installed; bathroom ceiling light and fan replaced
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Response from Wilcox Electric LLC
Thank you for the kind words. I agree with the assessment of Abdel! He's a good guy and even better electrician. We will be sure to share the review with the electricians -- it makes our day! Tracy Wilcox
Rose H.
05/2018
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
If you are looking for honest and competent electricians, look no further than Wilcox Electric. They offer super fast scheduling. You don't have to wait the entire day unsure the exact time they will arrive. At scheduling, they give you a small two hour window and they are true to the window. They are not a fluffy shop, they can assess and troubleshoot right over the phone. This saves time when the actual electrician arrive because the electrician arrive ready with all parts and equipment required to make the repair on the first visit. We have used a few other electricians in the past, but Wilcox Electric is the real deal and we won't use anyone else. Electrician Mr. Smith came out to us on March 1, 2018 and he replaced a breaker without shutting off the power to our entire home and within ten minutes. Mr. Smith did not rush the job, he was prepared and knew how to approach the job immediately. We were super amazed at the efficiency. Mr. Smith then checked the rest of the circuit box for any loose breakers. A job that would have taken other electrician hours, was done in minutes by Wilcox Electric. When your time matters, call Wilcox Electric, they won't disappoint!
Description of Work: Replace Breaker
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Wilcox Electric LLC
We are so pleased that the service call went well, and we want to thank the Member for taking the time to post this review. In good circumstances, our staff can ask incisive questions that allow us to provide the right material to the electrician before he shows up for the first service call. That is our goal and the best outcome. There are occasions when we cannot determine exactly what material might be needed -- I do want to point that out so that we don't create expectations that we cannot meet. One other point: super fast scheduling would seem to refer to the smaller electrical jobs. We tend to be scheduled for about one full week for larger pieces of work and estimate appointments. Otherwise, I am delighted by the comments herein. We enjoy serving our customers well, and it helps greatly to receive the feedback. Tracy Wilcox
Emelia G.
05/2018
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
great!! Excellent company - will continue using them
Description of Work: lightening damage - repair
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Kay H.
05/2018
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
David was the electrician who came. He was fantastic--very knowledgeable and professional. He replaced an incorrect LED dimmer switch in the den (contractor installed the wrong one and replaced a regular switch in the kitchen with a LED dimmer, adjusted an outlet plate in the bathroom so it was flush against the wall--again a careless contractor. I have used Wilcox before and will use them again!
Description of Work: replace LED dimmer switch in den, change LED switch to dimmer switch in kitchen
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Rick D.
05/2018
5.0
electrician, lighting
 + 0 more
The lights were just as we had discussed and make a huge difference. The bathroom is in our condo and has no window, so adding some additional lighting was important. Thanks for a job well done.
Description of Work: Steve added 2 recessed lights and a stacked dimmer switch in the master bathroom.
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Service Categories
Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Home Security Systems,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling
FAQ
Wilcox Electric LLC is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Wilcox Electric LLC accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Wilcox Electric LLC offers free project estimates.
Yes, Wilcox Electric LLC offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Wilcox Electric LLC offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, Wilcox Electric LLC offers emergency services.
Yes, Wilcox Electric LLC offers warranties.
Wilcox Electric LLC offers the following services: Residential electrical from top to bottom, which includes all interior and exterior lighting, outlets, and switches Specializing in problems associated with older, existing wiring. Troubleshoot, repair, replace and upgrade any of the aforementioned.
Power for EV Charging Stations in Single Family Homes and Multi-unit Dwellings.
Panel Replacements and Electrical Heavy-ups.