Wilcox Electric LLC

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

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.

Services we don't offer

Lamp repair. Discontinued in 2006.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9992 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
90%
4
3%
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

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Showing 226-250 of 992 reviews

CHANTAL Sandre D.
07/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Handled efficiently, and professionally. Technician went above and beyond regular duties by getting equipment and batteries for us to use in the repairs and updates. He was patient polite and pleasant. Couldn't have been a better outcome all around, since this visit eliminated all electrical problems in the residence.
Description of Work: Replace smoke alarms, update battery for CO2 and repair errors in setting of the electrical 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

Elaine K.
07/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Dale was punctual, friendly, and performed the work well while training an apprentice. He offered advice regarding how to do the work and options if there was more than one way to do it. Would call Wilcox again. I only gave the price a B because such work is not cheap. That having been said, the work was well done and well worth the price.
Description of Work: A new four-plug outlet was installed, a ceiling light was removed and the opening was capped, a short in an overhead fluorescent light was fixed, and a two plug outlet with on/off switches was updated.

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
$650

ELIZABETH K.
07/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Great service! I highly recommend them and will use them again!
Description of Work: The electrical outlets on an entire wall in our basement didn't work.

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

JANE G.
07/2017
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
At first it seemed fine, they showed up on time and did the work at a reasonable rate. Months later, I had cause to have another electrician in my home to do unrelated work. After completing that work, he told me that the Chargepoint was connected using the wrong gauge of wire. He suggested I call the people who installed it and ask them to fix it. So, I called Wilcox. Wilcox sent an electrician the same day to assess the situation. He affirmed that Wilcox had used the wrong gauge wire and additionally suggested that it should have been run through our wall differently. He told me to call the office and set up an appointment, and ask for him, personally, to come back to fix the error at their cost. Thus began an email saga. First, the Wilcox representative denied it was their error and said it would cost me too much to have the electrician I requested fix it. They offered to send someone else - in fact the person who had installed it incorrectly in the first place - as he was faster, hence cheaper, than the Wilcox electrician I requested. They would bill me for his work. After several more emails, Wilcox did admit it was their error and said they would send the original, error-making, electrician to fix it - not the one I requested. I refused to have the electrician who had installed my charger incorrectly in the first place come back to fix it. I again asked for the electrician they had sent to assess the situation and who told me to ask for him. Finally, they said it was their error but they would not send the electrician I requested and, instead, refunded me some money. Apparently, Wilcox would rather refund money than send a competent, and apparently costly, electrician to fix the problem they created. So, Wilcox sends electricians who are fast and pleasant and incompetent.
Description of Work: I needed a Chargepoint installed for my electric car. I had one Chargepoint installed by another electrician but when I had to return that first Chargepoint, I called Wilcox to install the new one. I found their name on Angie's list.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0


Response from Wilcox Electric LLC
I am so grateful that Angie's List gives Service Providers the opportunity to respond to reviews. This feature distinguishes Angie's List. I don't enjoy contradicting a Customer, yet I have to point out the review is missing one critical piece of information: Wilcox Electric did not run the under-sized, 30 amp circuit in question. We did not originally install the EV charging station. In 2015, we ran a 20 amp, 120 volt circuit for a charging station to be installed at a later date. This circuit, which remains unused and rolled up in a joist, would accommodate a Level 1 EV charging station. It looks like the Customer subsequently purchased a Level 2 charging station, which requires a larger circuit. In March, we were called in to troubleshoot a non-working charging station. Friction developed when the Customer insisted that we ran the 30 amp circuit. We knew that wasn't the case, and we did not take responsibility for it. Through another member of the household, we ultimately learned that the Customer had purchased expert installation from Amazon.com when they bought the EV charging station. That confirms that another contractor completed the work in question. This is the crux of the problem. The Customer should have contacted the Amazon contractor who ran the 30 amp circuit and installed the charging station. In March, our initial assessment (that the charging station was faulty) was wrong, and we have since refunded money to the Customer for this error. I understand that the situation is frustrating. I am sorry that the Customer was not willing/able to talk to us over the phone. My office staff and I worked hard before and after this review to communicate with the Customer. We could not get her on the phone, and email communications were clearly ineffective. For instance, the issue about which electrician to send back to her house was misconstrued. Nonetheless, at the end of the day, I feel good about how my staff and I handled the situation. We wish the Customer well. Tracy Wilcox

Anne-Marie R.
06/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Great! David, the electrician, was prompt and friendly. He explained clearly why I didn't need the (more expensive) outlet option I originally asked for. He also helped me get the old disposal off it's supposedly easy-mount attachment to the drain pipe - which was clearly outside his scope of work. The outlet is well-placed, neat, and functional.
Description of Work: I've had Wilcox out twice to work on my home. During this visit, the electrician disconnected my old (broken) garbage disposal from the hardwire connection to the wall circuit and installed an outlet under the sink instead.

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
$177

Response from Wilcox Electric LLC
David is one of our All Stars! He's been with us the longest, although you wouldn't know it from his youthfulness! Steve has taught our staff to value the customer's money as if it were their own and we are so thankful when they notice our efforts. Thank you for your kind words.

Anne-Marie R.
06/2017
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Great! Abdel, the electrician, was able to fix the frayed wires and explain clearly why they were safe to repair instead of replace. All three tasks were completed in a competent, prompt fashion, and both men (electrician and assistant) were polite, knowledgeable, and professional. Also, the assistant told me he had graduated from the local high school. A company that hires and trains local in DC gets my business for life!
Description of Work: Three tasks: fixing fraying wires in a light box, removing a shattered light bulb in a recessed light fixture, and hanging a heavy, multi-globed chandelier (see picture).

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

Elise C.
06/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Communication and services provided by the Wilcox team was fantastic. Everyone from scheduling staff to the electricians performing the service was very responsive, prompt (sometimes even early!), and polite. Process was fully explained and all expectations were covered.
Description of Work: My house was experiencing power flickering and Pepco recommended that I have a heavy-up to repair our outside box and upgrade wattage of our service.

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
$3

Response from Wilcox Electric LLC
Thank you [Member Name Removed]! Our electricians have been knocking it out of the park for years. We focused a lot on how we could provide the best possible electrical services to our customers. Over the past few months we have amped up our in-office efforts. Recently, we upgraded our scheduling program and added a program that sends reminders to our customers about upcoming appointments.

Bennett H.
06/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It went very well. Dale came, evaluated the situation, determined whether repairing or replacing the fan was required (and possible, given the age of the parts) and helped me identify a replacement of high quality and really quiet. Dale was professional, competent, and a pleasure to work with
Description of Work: I had to have a bathroom fan replaced in my bathroom in a pre-war apartment building

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Wilcox Electric LLC
Thanks for saying such nice things. Dale has been with us for several years. His 20+ years in the field has become invaluable here at Wilcox Electric. We are really lucky to have him on staff!

Alexander D.
06/2017
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Excellent. I was very impressed with Wilcox from the beginning to the end and would hire them again. David, the estimator called ahead with estimated arrival time, arrived on time, and gave a very reasonable estimate. Additionally, he was very knowledgeable and made a couple of very good recommendations regarding the work. At my request, David performed the work. He arrived on time and performed the work within three-quarters of the original estimated time and cost. He was very professional, did an excellent job, and cleaned up afterwards. The company followed-up via telephone. I would use them again.
Description of Work: Installation of new wiring, receptacles, and 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
$390

Response from Wilcox Electric LLC
Thank you for such detailed feedback. The majority of our work is accomplished on a time and material basis. That typically means we can't give an exact cost to customers. We understand that means, to a degree, we are asking customers to trust us to work quickly and efficiently. We do our best to explain our methods but feedback like yours is a great example of successful estimating and electrical work. Looking at your customer record I see David estimated 2 hours for your scope of work but accomplished it in 1.5 hours. That's always the direction we are aiming!

Stephen S.
06/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Excellent. It was to support a partly DIY project and they were really helpful. Price was right and they were in and out quick and left me with the info I needed and set things up for me to finish the job with other sources. Only thing they didn't do, which was kind of an add on as I recall, and I didn't realize it/remember until much later was to put in a grounding bar. Ground was and is to the water line, but they said that's not best practice and would put in a rod and ground to that. It was a long time after they finished when I recalled it, and I got what I needed at a good price so I never went back to them.
Description of Work: Panel replacement/upgrade and ran a new circuit.

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
$1,300

Jan J.
06/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Initial estimate was detailed and thorough and helped explain some of the challenges to doing a good job. Later, as I was warned, there was a hickup from the utility company midway through. Wilcox handled it with an alternate approach that had been outlined in the initial estimate. The work itself was thoughtfully performed. Eddy, the lead electrician, was on-time, knew the job well, dealt with the unconventional job, and called me when necessary. Once, to make sure he wouldn't be bothering my neighbor with some of his work, which I really appreciated. The installation is rock solid and even looks good, which I wasn't expecting for a utility job. I wouldn't hesitate to work with Wilcox and particularly Eddy, for any future work.
Description of Work: Wilcox Electric performed a heavy up and added two new electrical meters and two breaker boxes (one for a second 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

Jay B.
06/2017
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac, lighting
  + 1 more
Everything has gone incredibly well. Absolutely professional, friendly electricians. All the right questions were asked of me, they kept things neat, cleaned up dust and debris immediately, and moved furniture where needed. I would absolutely call upon Wilcox again.
Description of Work: Cabling inside (through the attic and fishing through ceilings) and through masonry, outside outlets, outdoor lighting fixtures, installation of baseboard heater with remote control, replacing outlets and switches, some new wiring, etc.

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

Elizabeth L.
06/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were very prompt, professional, and courteous.
Description of Work: Investigate electrical issue

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

Darrell C.
05/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Our technician, Nelson, was great. He was extremely knowledgeable and worked quickly and efficiently to complete the project. If you schedule an appointment with Willcox, I highly recommend requesting Nelson.
Description of Work: We needed a broken dimmer switch repaired and a few light switches rewired.

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

Brooke R.
05/2017
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Service went very well - the technician was very knowledgeable and able to fix some faulty wiring for the front porch light.
Description of Work: Dimmer and front porch light installed.

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
$400

Judith W.
05/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Crystal at Wilcox very graciously and generously stayed on the phone with me as I went through them all again, talking me through what I needed to do with great patience. In the end, all was well -- she made my day! When I thanked her, she said her boss always made clear that they were to help people as much as possible.
Description of Work: I have employed Wilcox Electric in the past and they did an excellent job at a very reasonable price. I'm moved to write today, however, because of superlative customer service I was given by phone -- for no cost. I called to request an electrician after a number of wall sockets in my kitchen stopped working and I thought I had done all I could to flip the circuit breakers in my 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

Cynthia T.
05/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The workers were professional, acted quickly, and extremely easy to deal with. It was an excellent experience. The initial service was prompt, office staff was always pleasant and willing to help or explain inquiries.
Description of Work: New electrical panel, furnace, and water heater, restore power to my garage. David, Stephen, and Rodney did the furnace and water heater. Very professional and efficient. David and Nelson connected my garage electric and once again I received excellent service, efficient and came under budget! They will be called again. Thank you 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
$8,500

Christine P.
05/2017
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
It went great, Abdel, the electrician was friendly, honest, and quick. He was able to point out issues to what the source of the problem was and fix things without unnecessary repair/replacement. I would highly recommend Wilcox, their electricians are definitely worth while. We will be coming back to them for all of our electrical work. Could not be happier.
Description of Work: I thought I needed an attic fan replaced. Turned out I didn't because of the excellent work of their electrician Abdel. He found out the temp was set way to high, and was able to point out to me the venting was too small. The fan itself worked fine. He also replaced a light switch and fixed the cover to our circuit box. Not bad for one hour!

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
$161

Margaret S.
05/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They found it right away. It was loose so it would not reset. They tightened it and tested all of the GFI outlets and everything was fine.
Description of Work: tripped fuse that would not reset

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

Nancy B.
05/2017
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
The guys were fabulous - I would use them again in a heartbeat
Description of Work: Replaced three light fixtures, and other small repairs

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
$1,000

Pamela M.
05/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
UPDATE: This is an update to an earlier review. One of the bedroom electrical outlets would short the power when the portable heater/fan was plugged in. The technician arrived on time. Quickly diagnosed the problem as burned wires behind the plate. He replaced the outlet and was done. The deal was $285 for two hours of labor. The tech was finished in 45 minutes. My initial review was based on the fact that I was unhappy in paying $285 for 45 minutes worth of work. Initial inquires on options in resolving my dissatisfaction was a bit rocky. However, with the help of Angie's List customer service and speaking to Crystal at Wilcox Electric, a mutual resolution was obtained. It is because of Wilcox's willingness to rectify a potential negative that their overall rating is changed to an "A". They will be my go to provider for future electrical repair needs.
Description of Work: Diagnose power outage.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$285

JESSICA C.
04/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It's a great local, small provided. The workers are very professional and knowledgeable.
Description of Work: They added electrical outlets.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Carol M. H.
04/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Excellent service and would recommend to anyone and everyone.
Description of Work: I had electrical needs all over the house...but the most important were the many, many surge protectors I had in my office. I had them snaked and plugged into each other...sure to cause a huge fire hazard. Wilcox accessed the situation and worked all day to fix everything. Now I can leave the house and not worry that it will not be there when I return.

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

Kristie B.
04/2017
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Electrician (Jason) was prompt, knowledgeable, helpful, explained his work. He was extremely professional and effective. I have now used Wilcox three times and plan to use them for future electrical needs.
Description of Work: I had some light fixtures installed and a new electrical outlet put in.

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

Jesse O.
04/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I had a terrific experience. The office was very friendly and responsive. The electrician who came out was professional and curteous, and he did a good job. After completing the work, the electrician suggested a few things he could do for us in the last few minutes that we were already paying for (they have a one hour minimum for billing, and the work took appx 40 min). That is really terrific customer service. He could have just left, but he gave us all the value he could for our money. That sealed the deal for us.
Description of Work: Work on lightswitches

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

Contact information

5602 Tuxedo Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20781

http://www.wilcox-electric.com

Service hours

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


Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
2705152042
Trade License Locale
Virginia
Trade License Authority
Board of Contractors
Trade License Expiration
10/31/2025

Eco-friendly Accreditations

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

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


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.
Lamp repair. Discontinued in 2006.

Contact information

5602 Tuxedo Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20781

http://www.wilcox-electric.com

Service hours

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