Congratulations! If you are reading this you have made the first step in selecting the right company for your electrical needs. We can say this because a large portion of our work is from satisfied repeat customers and our goal is to provide you with the same enjoyable experience as they had with us.
TriStar Electric provides high quality services for homes such as free consultations, adding recessed lighting, panel upgrades, surge protection, outdoor lighting, under cabinet lighting, low voltage systems, photocell and timer controls, all residential wiring such as basements, renovations and new home wiring. We have over 20 years experience and our expertise is second to none. We stand behind everything that we do and are not happy until we have met all of your needs and expectations of us.
Additional phone - (410) 799-5791 or (301) 384-8880 or (800) 685-0100.
Business highlights
35 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Services we offer
Service Calls; Troubleshooting; Panel Box Upgrades; Surge Protection; Smoke/CO Detectors; Electrical Design & Custom Lighting; Ceiling Fans; Interior & Exterior Lighting; Security Lighting; Generator Installation, Service & Maintenance; Home Renovations & Additions; Electrical Heating; Hot Tub, Spa & Steam Generator Hook Up; Electric Vehicle Chargers; Panels & Breakers; Small Jobs; Recessed, Under Cabinet, Kitchen, Bathroom & LED Lighting; Landscape & Deck Lighting; Dimmers & Timer Controls etc.
Amazing!!!!!!!!! A+++. So glad I found my forever electric company! Spoke with Greg and it was like speaking to an old friend. Made me feel very comfortable. Told me which electrician would be coming to install, amazing Debbie. Gave me an idea of how long it would take and the approximate price. Debbie showed up exactly at the agreed upon time. Came in accessed the job and went right to work. Was done in no time. Crazy fast. She patched the minor holes and covered the different boxes as necessary. Left the room cleaner than it was upon their arrival. Very professional office and team. Very trust worthy!!!! I will be using them again and again. And I will be recommending them to anyone in need.
Description of Work: Moved ceiling fan and light 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
$555
Response from TriStar Electric
Thank you for all of the compliments! We truly love to see happy customers! We realize the importance of customer service, and we always hope that our first time customers will become lifelong customers! We look forward to working with you in the future and we appreciate you taking the time to acknowledge and share your experience!
Hernando C.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
They were knowledgeable and punctual. They did what they said they were going to do.
Description of Work: Fixed wiring in the 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
$185
Response from TriStar Electric
Thank you for writing such a great review for us! We are glad to hear that you were so pleased with your experience. We sincerely hope that you will call us in the future to help take care of all your electrical needs! Thank you for your business!
KEVIN S.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
I am very grateful towards the receptionist that took our last minute call for help as well as Troy and Black who came about 2 hours later and took care of the installation. Everyone was great and I plan to always use this company as long as I live in the area.
Description of Work: They replaced the old hardwired cord from our oven with a new 3 prong outlet so that we could install the a new oven.
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
$185
Response from TriStar Electric
We were happy to help! Thank you for the review, it is so nice that you took the time to share your experience and compliment us here at TriStar. It was a pleasure working with you, as well, and we look forward to having you remain a customer with us. Do not ever hesitate to call; we always do our best to provide our customers with top quality service in the most timely fashion possible. Thank you again for your business and kind words!
KEVIN S.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Last week, the owner stopped by to survey the work and provided me an estimate. Debbie, the electrician, arrived early and called me to let me know she was available to begin early if I wanted. This worked out well. She was very friendly and professional and performed all of the work as planned. She asked if we needed anything else, when I mentioned the switches and she quickly took care of that. They also accepted my $20 off coupon from Angie's List to bring the total down to $345. Overall it was a great experience and we will use them again.
Description of Work: They installed a dedicated line for an over the range microwave and replaced some old switches.
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
$345
Response from TriStar Electric
Thank you so much for writing such kind words about us in your review. It is really great to know you had an excellent experience with us. We love to see happy customers and we hope that you will be our customer for many years to come. Please keep us in mind for all of your electrical needs in the future!
Clarissa F.
06/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
We called 1 week ago and made the appointment for a day we were home. Debbie came at the set time, and she worked diligently to complete all the jobs in 1h 30 min (they charge by the hour). She gave us also an estimate for a new job, as requested, but could not perform it that day (as it was not planned in her schedule). The work is nice and performed with care to details and to our home.
Description of Work: We contacted Tri Star to perform a set of small jobs: 1) replace a lamp outside – we provided the lamp; 2) replace two lamps in the garage – we provided the lamps; 3) replace a switch in the basement – we provided the switch that has 3 buttons, two with dimmer switches; 4) replace or repair a defective dimmer switch _ we did not have it. Request an estimate for installation of a light in the closet.
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
$270
Response from TriStar Electric
Your review is greatly appreciated. We are glad to hear that you were pleased with your experience with us. Please keep us in mind for any electrical needs you may have in the future! We hope that you will be a lifelong customer with us!
Kimberly T.
06/2013
4.0
electrician
+ -1 more
I called to set up an appointment, and they happened to have someone in the area, as well as a cancellation, so they sent someone right away. Troy was at my door in about 15 minutes. He was professional, and it turned out that the problem was a tripped breaker, and I had not figured it out myself because the breaker box was labeled incorrectly. Unfortunately, they still charged me full price.
Description of Work: Fixed some outlets that weren't working.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$110
Response from TriStar Electric
Thank you so much for the review! We appreciate your business and we hope that you will call us in the future to take care of all your electrical needs!
Theresa O.
06/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
The provider was excellent. They even showed my son, (who tried to fix it himself) what he did wrong. I would recommend this company to anyone. Very friendly.
Description of Work: Serviced outlets.
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
$115
Response from TriStar Electric
Thank you for taking the time to write such a nice review! We really appreciate your feedback. It is great to know you had such a good experience with us! Please keep us in mind for any future electrical needs.
Robert M.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
I was very happy with my service from Tristar. They took the time to explain all of my options for adding electrical service so that I can put in an over-the-range microwave. They were on-time and finished quickly. I asked and the electrician gave me helpful advice about my electrical panel (we just moved into this house) so that I can plan for future electrical needs. This was a good service experience!
Description of Work: Put in an electrical outlet in the cabinet over the stove.
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
$270
Response from TriStar Electric
Thank you! We genuinely appreciate your feedback! It is great to hear that you had such a positive experience with us. Please keep us in mind for your future electrical needs!
Zeleke K.
05/2013
5.0
lighting, outdoor lighting
+ 0 more
My family is extremely satisfied with their service. From the first phone call to the completion of the work the staff members showed extreme professionalism that was beyond our expectation. If anyone is looking for a company that has integrity then TriStar Electric is the one. Greg is very professional and went beyond to meet our needs. Our wall washer lights had a very narrow beam spread and Greg swap them out within days at no cost. No hidden fees. I don't really know how to describe Troy (the electrician): very honest, knowledgeable guy that is willing to take the time to explain the job. He does such a quality work with no mess left behind. I will try to minimize by saying he is the BEST. Our overall experience is Excellent. I will use them for any future electrical work.
Description of Work: Install two motion light fixtures and move one of them from the bedroom window to the corner of the house. Install PVC conduit over wiring in the front yard. Install 4 wall washer lights with 300 watt transformer and new GFCI outlet for the transformer.
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
$2,800
Response from TriStar Electric
What a nice review! We genuinely appreciate the compliment; it is so kind of you to take the time to let us know that your family had a positive experience with us. We hope that you will keep us in mind for all your future electrical needs! Thank you!
Kathi D.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
TriStar accommodated our time schedule. We needed the work to occur at 7am. They agreed to have the electricians there at that time. The electricians were punctual, checked other outlets in the house and completed the work. I plan to use them again for some additional work needed.
Description of Work: We had a GFCI outlet installed in our bathroom.
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
$149
Response from TriStar Electric
Thanks for the review! As always, your business is appreciated
Nur N.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
We are very happy with generator. I would recommend to others and have recommend them as well.
Description of Work: They installed a home generator.
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 TriStar Electric
Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review! Also, thank you for recommending our company to others! We are so glad that you had such a positive experience with us, and we hope that you will keep us in mind for all your future electrical needs!
Michele B.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
They were very pleasant on the phone, they came out promptly in the morning and it was a pleasant experience!
Description of Work: They looked at my outlets, I had a few that needed rewiring.
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
$135
Response from TriStar Electric
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review for us! Your kind words are genuinely appreciated. We are glad you had a positive experience, and we hope that you will keep us in mind for your future electrical needs!
Diane R.
04/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
The electrician was great, came on time, very professional, found the problem, fixed it.
Description of Work: A number of outlets in two rooms at my Mom's house stopped working. The breaker switch was fine.
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
$235
Response from TriStar Electric
Thank you for writing such a nice review for us! We genuinely appreciate you taking the time to do so. We are glad you had such a positive experience with us, and we hope that you will keep us in mind for all your future electrical needs!
Willard S. R.
03/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
This is my second time using TriStar Electrical and I'll use them again. They were prompt to provide a quote, arrived early and on-time, and went right to work. The entire job was finished quickly and they cleaned up everything before leaving.
Description of Work: We're remodeling a kitchen in our older home and needed the outlets for all of the appliances moved.
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
$2,300
Response from TriStar Electric
Thanks! We really appreciate the positive feedback. It is great to hear that you had two positive experiences with us. We hope that you will keep us in mind for any other electrical needs you may have in the future!
Carol C.
02/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
The electrician and his assistant arrived right on the scheduled time. After showing them what needed to be done they first fixed the two plug receptacles that were not working and replaced a light switch plate assembly. They then took out the light fixture in my kitchen and replaced it with the new one I had purchased. They also checked the power box to make sure all the wires were tight and in working order. They were here a bit over an hour and worked quickly and professionally. They cleaned up any debris that was laying around and made sure the places they had been were clean.
Description of Work: They replaced a light fixture in my kitchen and removed the old one. I had two electrical outlets that were not working and they fixed both of them. I am getting my home ready to sell so they did a power box check and tightened any loose wires. When I called the company to make an appointment, Gary was most helpful in answering my questions and making suggestions on getting ready for their appointment. The two men who came to perform the work were very professional and courteous and completed the work very quickly. They put covers on their shoes whenever they came into the house and cleaned up immaculately after they were finished. They also answered any questions that I had. I have already given Tri-Star's name to friends of mine and would definitely use them again if I have any electrical problems.
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
$170
Response from TriStar Electric
Thank you so much for the compliments and for recommending us to others! It is great to hear about your positive experience. We genuinely appreciate you taking the time to write such kind words about us. We hope that you will keep us in mind in the future for any electrical needs you may have!
Alice M.
02/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
The Tri Star electrician was on time. When he arrived he said that he had never installed a cooktop and counter ventilation system, but was willing to try. That made me a bit nervous, but we worked together and the result was excellent.
Description of Work: Installation of new cooktop
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Response from TriStar Electric
This is great to hear! Thank you for your honest and kind words. We truly appreciate you taking the time to write a review for us. At TriStar, we will do whatever it takes to complete the job at hand. We are glad we were able to install this equipment for you in the end. Please keep us in mind for all your future electrical needs!
Karen M.
01/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Despite the small job, I was treated like an important customer. I was able to schedule a mutually convenient date and time during my first phone call. I got a call to confirm, and then a call prior to the appointment that they were en route. Finally, they called to make sure I was satisfied after the work was complete. The work was completed quickly and professionally, and the electricians were courteous and knowledgeable. I was very pleased and would definitely use them again if I needed electrical work.
Description of Work: They did a small job for me repairing a wall switch.
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
$110
Response from TriStar Electric
At TriStar, no job is too small! We realize the importance of every customer and work to satisfy the specific needs of each one. Providing quality customer service is a priority here at TriStar, and we are so pleased to hear that you had such a positive experience with us from start to finish! We truly appreciate your business and we hope to hear from you in the future whenever you have an electrical need-big or small!
Clarissa F.
01/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
They came as stated. They were very friendly and professional, they answered all my questions and installed in a no time the outlet that needed to be replaced. I provided the outlet. I will certainly use them again.
Description of Work: A drier outlet was replaced and the fuse box was inspected.
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
$100
Response from TriStar Electric
We greatly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We look forward to working with you again.
Ben M.
12/2012
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
I had a kitchen light fixture explode on me along with a switch to the garbage disposal that stopped working. I wasn't sure if I had a larger electrical problem or not. They arrived a few minutes late but were incredibly nice and helpful and when I told them I was in a time crunch (a dr appt for a sick kid) they assured me that I did not need to change my schedule, they could assess and do the work quickly and they did. Highly recommend. Nice work, professiona
Description of Work: Replaced a kitchen light fixture and switch to garbage disposal.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$140
Response from TriStar Electric
Thank you for the review. We apologize for our tardiness and hope everyone is feeling much better. We look forward to working with you again!
chris B.
12/2012
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Everything went well from start to finish. From the phone call to completion of the work it all went very smoothly.
Description of Work: Installed 3 telescoping retail display lights at my business with a switch and also fixed three recessed lights that weren't functioning properly.
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
$600
Response from TriStar Electric
It a pleasure to hear we're meeting and exceeding expectations. Everyone here at TriStar thanks you for the review and we look forward to working with you again!
Danielle T.
12/2012
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
The experience was excellent. Greg was very helpful on the phone when I called to request service. They were able to come out within a couple days of my calling, and Troy and his colleague were very professional, efficient, and friendly during the visit. Troy answered all my questions and explained to me what the issue was and what he was doing. They competently took care of what was needed and cleaned up everything thoroughly when they were done. I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Replaced a dining room chandelier and dimmer switch.
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
$110
Response from TriStar Electric
It was pleasure working with you and we greatly appreciate you taking the time to write a review. Please don keep us a secret!
Richard N.
12/2012
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
I received several proposals from firms on Angie's List. TriStar's proposal was very competively priced. In addition, they were the only firm that assured me that, they would coordinate the completion of their work with the County electrical inspection unit and BGE so that my electricity would be restored in before the Thanks Giving holiday. All the other firms said, that if they performed the work, most likely I would not have the electricity restored in my home by BGE until the Monday or more likely the Tuesday after Thanks Giving. One firm sent me their proposal on the day TriStar had compled their work and BGE restored my electricity. TriStar commited to work with me and stay on the job until my electricity was restored. They worked over 12 hrs straight and fulfilled their comitment for the price quoted in their proposal. Their electrican and helper displayed great attitudes. In addition, they performed their work in a professional manner, took minimal breaks, and were very respectful of my property. TriStar clearly demonstrated that they understood the main objective of my project was not for them to just to install a new panel box but for them to do everthing that needed to be done so BGE restored the electricity to my home before the Thanks Giving holiday. Communication with TriStar was great throughout the project. They always responded promply and completely to my phone calls and email inquiries. I am happy to say that TriStar exceeded my expectations.
Description of Work: TriStar replaced the main electric breaker panel in my home which failed and caught fire on the weekend before the Thanks Giving Day. Due to the fire damage, BGE shut off the power to my home and removed removed my electric meter. Therefore, the work needed to be performed promptly and coordinated effectively with the County inspector and BGE so my electric meter and electric power was restored before Thanks Giving Day. Otherwise, the earliest my power would restored would be the Monday after Thanks Giving Day.
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
$33,000
Response from TriStar Electric
We are so happy things worked out for you and your family and Thanksgiving was shared at home. It nice when an opportunity comes along to make such a big difference in ones life. Thank you for taking the time to write this detailed review, I'll share this with the team. We look forward to working with you again soon!
Gail G.
11/2012
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Excellent Please see note above
Description of Work: Contracted through Lowe's to have a whole house generator installed. Tri Star Electric was prompt and very professional. Ben and Gary were the installers and they did a fantastic job and were respectful of my house and yard. The final install was scheduled a few days before Hurricane Sandy was to hit. Tri Star went out of their way to be sure that our generator was up and running in lieu of an impending major storm. A big plus is that you can call the office and talk to someone during normal business hours. The office secretary is very helpful and courteous. She told us that she has only been working for Tri Star for a few months,she handles the calls like a pro. Great price, professional and courteous service I highly recommend Tri Star Electric for your generator installation.
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
$7,100
Response from TriStar Electric
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with TriStar Electric. This will be shared with the generator team to let them know their hard work is paying off. Happy Holiday's and we look forward to working with you again soon!
Ted C.
11/2012
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
This was truly a very good experience and I am very pleased with Tri-Star's quality and friendliness. They understood that having a working water heater was important to me, and they performed as though it was important to them as well. I am very, very pleased.
Description of Work: Earlier today I contacted Tri-Star and was greeted by a very friendly person named Dave regarding loss of power to my water heater. He said that his schedule was quite full, but that he could make some changes and have someone come over later this afternoon. After a few moments he advised me that he would have an electrician named Justin come over around 2pm. Justin called me at about noon and asked if it was okay to come over early. I said yes and he said he would be at my place in about 1/2hr. He arrived at about 12:30pm and by 1:00pm had replaced the failed circuit breaker and my water heater was beginning to heat heat up. I thanked him and he was on his way. Justin did not have any receipts with him and said that Dave would mail my bill to me if that was okay.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from TriStar Electric
We are very happy to hear that we are doing a good job. These types of comments really help know that customers are getting the service that they deserve. We also appreciate you taking the time to write a review expressing your good experience. As always we greatly appreciate your business and referrals. Thank You !
Brad B.
11/2012
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
I had a transformer that needed to be replaced. Tristar corresponded with me many times before the appointment and ordered the replacement parts they needed to get the job done. Once they arrived they were in and out in 30 minutes. They were prompt, courteous and professional. i will definitely use them again for nay electrical needs that arise.
Description of Work: A transformer was replaced in a light that was no longer working.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Response from TriStar Electric
Thank you for business and for the kind words about your experience with TriStar. We sincerely appreciate your business!
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Service Categories
Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Generator,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Home Security Systems,
Lamp Repair,
Home inspection
FAQ
TriStar Electric is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
TriStar Electric accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, TriStar Electric offers free project estimates.
Yes, TriStar Electric offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, TriStar Electric does not offer a senior discount.
No, TriStar Electric does not offer emergency services.
Yes, TriStar Electric offers warranties.
TriStar Electric offers the following services: Service Calls; Troubleshooting; Panel Box Upgrades; Surge Protection; Smoke/CO Detectors; Electrical Design & Custom Lighting; Ceiling Fans; Interior & Exterior Lighting; Security Lighting; Generator Installation, Service & Maintenance; Home Renovations & Additions; Electrical Heating; Hot Tub, Spa & Steam Generator Hook Up; Electric Vehicle Chargers; Panels & Breakers; Small Jobs; Recessed, Under Cabinet, Kitchen, Bathroom & LED Lighting; Landscape & Deck Lighting; Dimmers & Timer Controls etc.