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 351-375 of 992 reviews

Richard H.
02/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The electrician showed up ahead of time (he called first) and showed me what the problem was and fixed it for a more than fair price. I was extremely pleased and will use Wilcox again.
Description of Work: The electrician spent 2 1/2 hours fixing a major problem with the dishwasher hook-up and several other problems around the house. The price includes parts.

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

Horace F.
02/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I plugged in a space heater, which overloaded the circuit. This caused a power outage on one side of my apartment and subsequently, loss of heat in every room. I called several electricians, and finally found Wilcox Electric on Angie's List. The owner, Steve Wilcox, answered the call and came out in the snow. He arrived within an hour. Once here, he identified the problem and fixed it. He was courteous, professional, friendly and he clearly knew what he was doing. He was here less than an hour. I would recommend him to anyone needing electrical services.
Description of Work: He checked the electrical the panel and found a broken breaker. He removed the circuit from the breaker and installed it into a spare breaker.

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
$169

Douglas I.
02/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I had some unfinished electric work from years ago that I finally decided to have completed. I expected it to cost me quite a bit of money because of the passage of time. So I was exceptionally pleased when Mr. Wilcox came over to have a look at everything I needed and wanted done, explained clearly what he thought should be done, and what he thought was unnecessary, which saved me a lot of money. The unfinished work is now finished, and I'll certainly be calling him again when I begin the next phase of my house project. He was prompt, professional, and in my opinion, has a lot of integrity.
Description of Work: Minor electric work, inspected other areas where I asked for possible future work. Cost includes cost of necessary permit.

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
$310

Brian T.
02/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Steve Wilcox inspected my circuit breaker panel, identified two significant deficiencies, fixed one immediately and at no additional cost, and will be fixing the other on a future visit. At my request, he also went up to the attic to inspect some work that I had done by another electrician, found a couple of egregious errors (in my opinion likely deliberate shortcuts) in that work, and told me what I needed to do to fix them. I appreciated that in cases in which I could safely do things and was willing to do them, he told me how I could fix stuff rather than charging me for him to fix it.
Description of Work: Inspected circuit breaker panel.

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
$109

Marie P.
01/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were very friendly, very prompt, they got started right away (it was an emergency situation) and they stayed on site the whole time. They were also very professional.
Description of Work: They put out a commercial electrical box for a 4 unit 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
$3,800

Karen M.
01/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The service went great. The owner came out to do the estimate and I am so glad he did. He was polite, friendly and gave great advice an options on the recess lighting. We had to buy the lights in advance and they made it so easy by ordering the parts and having it shipped to their office once I paid over the phone. When Dale and Rich came to do the work, they were on time and polite. Dale made the time enjoyable by talking with us on different general topics (I.e kids, boxing, etc). They worked so fast and good that they finished the job all in the same day. Originally., it was estimated to be 1.5 days. I was so pleased that I called them for the 2nd time for a light switch issue. I requested Dale because of his excellent service and friendly demeanor. He came and fixed our light do fast. We will be calling Wilcox for all our electrical needs.
Description of Work: Install 6 individual recess lights in living room Install GFE switch in bathroom Change dining room ceiling 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
$665

PHILIP E.
01/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The work was performed in a timely and highly professional manner. David and Nelson were excellent. They were efficient, courteous, and minimized the time we were without electricity, as we were home during the work. I cannot recommend them highly enough!
Description of Work: Rerouted wires in the basement; installed a new electrical box

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
$3,200

Response from Wilcox Electric LLC
Thank you so much for the kind words! We work hard to achieve these results, so it is heartwarming to get the feedback. I post all good reports in a public space in our office, so that the electricians and helpers learn about the comments. David started with Wilcox Electric as an electrical helper about seven years ago. It was his first job in the electrical field. Since that time, we have seen him mature as a man and develop into such a good electrician. Nelson has been with us for less than one year and is one of the most promising electrical helpers that we have ever had the good fortune to employ. So, while I am not surprised to hear that they are doing such good quality work, reading this review remains a great way to start the day! Thank you again! Tracy Wilcox

Liana S.
01/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It went very well. I was particularly grateful that they responded so quickly -Dale came out within a couple of hours of my initial call. (Also, the office had walked me through preliminary steps that I could take earlier in the day. When that didn't work, I requested that someone come to the house. Very professional, helpful and courteous. My tenants now have a dry, well-lit abode.
Description of Work: Our pipes had burst and the flooding water shorted a circuit. We had no electricity to part of the basement apartment. The technician arrived and ascertained that there wasn't water in the walls - that a surge protector had gotten very wet. He make adjustments to an outlet near the water source to make it safer and to check for any possible water. Electricity is back on!

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
$169

Response from Wilcox Electric LLC
We are always grateful to receive the positive feedback from Angie's List members. Thank you for taking the time to submit this report. Whenever a customer calls with a situation where water may affect the electrical system, we respond asap. Any decent electrician would do the same. This situation was resolved fairly quickly and easily, so it worked out well for everyone. That is what we strive to accomplish with every service. Tracy Wilcox

Kristen L.
01/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We were very pleased with Wilcox. The office staff was friendly and helpful, the technician was careful and considerate. When he wasn't able to complete all the work in the time initially alotted, he arranged to return quickly and without charging an additional fee for return service. Overall, very good experience.
Description of Work: Replaced faulty switches and outlets; disconnected hard-wired garage door opener; installed 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
$600

K W.
01/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It was terrific. Dale was the guy and he was the best. Very professional and very good!
Description of Work: Fixed electrical outlets; fixed light fixtures; helped with other random electrical items

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
$285

Response from Wilcox Electric LLC
Thank you for the kind words! Dale is such a good guy as well as a talented electrician. He is our troubleshooting guru. Dale is always grateful to read the Angie's List submissions, as they tend to be quite favorable for him! (We post them in our office.)

jmn J.
12/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Went very well. Dale was on time and very professional
Description of Work: Did whole house assessment. Made corrections and upgrades as needed.

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
$210

Bernadette G.
12/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I like their price, courteousness, punctuality, professionalism.
Description of Work: We use Wilcox Electric. They did an electrical heavy up.

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
$2,800

T Sherwood R.
12/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They did outstanding work and the price for each project was decent. They allowed me to defer payment until I was in my next credit card cycle to help with billing. If I could give an A++ I would. Their recommendations for work
Description of Work: They've worked for me 5 times. They installed a timer on an outdoor light and some other things.

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

Teri B.
12/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The service technician, Dale, asked the right questions and answer all my questions. After an examination, he determined promptly the problem and gave me an overview, a price and what needed to be done. He showed me the issue with breaker and the related issue in the bathroom in our rental property. Professional in all respects and exceptional with his work.
Description of Work: Request work on our rental property on the fuse box and switch in the bathroom. He traced the problem with the breaker tripping and found breaker and worn out GFI in the bathroom. He explained the problem and issues and replaced the breaker and GFI.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Michael F.
11/2014
3.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The provider was great, but they just were not able to come out and do the work when I need them to. Please refund the $240 to me.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$240

Response from Wilcox Electric LLC
This Member purchased two hours of electrical service from our company on the Angie's List Storefront. When contacting us for scheduling, he found out that we were booked heavily for about 10 days, which was inconvenient to him. It is really regrettable that we cannot accommodate our customers more quickly. Our current workload warrants another electrician in the field, but we are not able to easily find a candidate who has not only a high quality of work but also a level of integrity and a work ethic that coincides with our needs. There is an abundance of commercial electricians in the area, but good residential electricians are hard to find! I think the reason is mainly that we are unable to match union wages present on the commercial side. The skill set is also different, sometimes in significant ways. This issue is the biggest and most persistent challenge that we face as a business. So, we are very sorry to inconvenience this Member. Angie's List will refund his money, no doubt.

William H.
11/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Everything went really well. This was my 3rd time using Wilcox; and I was really impressed by the courteousness and professionalism of the two guys that came over. The billable rates were $169/hr for one of the guys and $46/hr for the the other. The price seemed a little high for 1 hour of work, but the quality of the work makes the cost acceptable.
Description of Work: Wilcox Electric did some trouble-shooting to find a "short" in my system to reveal that there was a bad dimmer causing the issue.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$193.5

Response from Wilcox Electric LLC
I would like to thank this Member for taking the time to submit a review. I appreciate his comments. We value the feedback from Angie's List Members greatly. I have been surprised over the years to see how accurate the comments tend to be about our business. When we are weak in the office, you point it out to us; same thing with our field staff. I would like to provide more complete information about our billing structure, since I wouldn't want anyone to think that we charge $169 for each and every hour. That rate applies to the first hour only for the electrician. Subsequent hours are billed out at $98 / hour, although we break it down to 30 minute increments. The electrical helper is billed out at $46 / hour for each and every hour. Thank you, Angie's List, for being a great partner and thank you to the Members for giving us the opportunity to serve you. Sincerely, Tracy Wilcox

Wendy B.
11/2014
4.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
Separating the switch: quick, easy, no problems. Good job here. Installing an outlet: he had some difficulty finding a place to put the outlet because there were so many studs in the wall. So, he had to cut into the plaster several places. He did tell me in advance what he was going to have to do, and in the end, I did have a functioning outlet, but I have more repair to do than expected. Checking the motion sensor lights: he flipped a switch on the light fixture, saying that's all it would take. However, the lights didn't work at all that night. I had already played around with the switches before he looked at the lights and suspected there was a problem. He assured me that the lights would work after he flipped the switch; we just couldn't tell during the day because of the photo cells. The light did not work that night. He did not look very carefully at it or find a way to test it. Consequently, I'm left with the same problem. The electrician was friendly and explained things well, but I'm not sure I would ask this company back because of the cost and the issue with the motion sensor lights. UPDATE: The provider, upon hearing that I was dissatisfied with the motion lights, sent someone back out to fix the problem at no additional cost. They insisted I could call back if the issue continued, and they would send someone again. Their effort to satisfy shifted my opinion about them from adequate to satisfied.
Description of Work: I pre-paid $240 for two hours of work. I wanted a bathroom fan and light separated (they were on the same switch) and an outlet installed near the vanity. I also wanted him to check the outside motion sensor lights, which would not stay on for more than a couple of seconds (they only worked in test mode). He did all of these items.

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
$295

Shaun F.
10/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
The dispatcher was very polite and easy to work with. The electrician came on time, was very friendly and professional and got the job done quickly and without any issues.
Description of Work: Needed a ceiling 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
$150

Response from Wilcox Electric LLC
This Member's experience with our company is what we strive to achieve. It is always gratifying to hear about when we are able to do this. Thank you for taking the time to submit a report!

SUSAN T.
10/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The gentleman asked me if my outlet had a special button on it that pops out, since it was in the kitchen and most plugs of this nature have that button. As I said, I talked to two other providers and NO ONE mentioned it! This was the first person to ask and sure enough, when I pushed the button in, the outlet started working again. Thumbs up for expertise, honesty and desire to help the customer, at no benefit to them (except a good review on Angie's List). Will definitely call again next time I have an issue!
Description of Work: I had been calling around looking for a provider to fix the outlets in my kitchen which suddenly weren't working. I had talked to two other providers who gave me an estimate. But this time, they fixed my problem for free!

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
Thank you so much for the kind words! We are happy to provide the best possible value. I believe that is partly what sets us apart from other electrical contractors in the field. We will not up-sell or perform unnecessary work. It's a bedrock principle for me and Steve, and we reinforce that regularly among our employees. Thanks again, Tracy Wilcox

Daniel R.
10/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Everything was great, from quote visit, to quote itself, to the crew of two. Crew arrived promptly and did the specified work with care and ingenuity.
Description of Work: ran new electrical service from front service panel, through house, and to a detached workshop in rear yard. Installed subpanel. Installed outlet for electric car charger.

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

Sandra N.
10/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were technically very good and they were willing to come on a holiday. They did a great job. Their staff was kind of short and rude. I didn't like dealing with their customer service people. I had to wait a long time for them to come. Their technicians were very good and their owner was very personable but their staff had a snotty attitude and they sucked.
Description of Work: There was an electrical surge because a transmitter blew so they replaced the electrical system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Traci C.
10/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Erik and Nelson were great to work with. They worked to find a breaker that had begun to make a hissing noise and replaced it with a new one. They indicated that this would be sound as a temporary fix but recommended a heavy-up/panel box replacement due to age. Erik offered an estimate regarding what this would cost and consulted about other adding outlets to a wall where electricity is not currently run. They were very nice and did good work.
Description of Work: Found and replaced bad breaker inside panel. Offered estimates on future work.

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
$160

Korie T.
09/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Dale was outstanding! A true professional yet friendly and personable. He answered all of my questions (and I had really stupid ones), as well as gave me some important tips that all homeowners should know when it comes to electrical work/knowledge. I am in the process of renovating my home and I look forward to working with Dale at Wilcox, over the course of my renovations. They are professional, honest and respectful. Even my dog (Carter) loved Dale (and Carter is a tough nut to crack.) They are the best! I have already recommended them to my neighbors (who are getting their electrical " to do" list together) and plan to post about them on my Facebook page. If you need any type of electrical work, please use them!
Description of Work: Install outdoor light fixtures for both the front and back porch.

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
$150.1

Elaine L.
09/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The mechanic, Dale, called me and said he was on his way. He found burned up receptacles and and fixed them. Was unable to trace 3-way switch because of built in wall units. Dale was most professional, pleasant and neat. I would certainly use Wilcox Electric again.
Description of Work: Fixed two outlets that had no electric. Attempted to trace a 3-way switch that has puzzled me for 20 years.

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
$169

KAREN G.
09/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Erik Schmidt and Nelson showed up early and since I was not home yet they had no problem waiting. I had them hang a crystal chandelier and they did a great job. In storage some of the crystals had unhooked from the fixture and Erik and Nelson offered to hang them, which was a big help and went above and beyond. After that Erik asked if I needed anything else looked at and fixed a minor issue I had with a bathroom light. Erik and Nelson were friendly and cleaned up the work. Overall I had a great experience and would certainly recommend them and Wilcox again.
Description of Work: Hung chandelier in dining room

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
$215

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