Family owned and operated for nearly a century, we understand the value of our own reputation like very few others. Over the years, we've continued a tradition which goes deeper than quality work, advanced technology and superior service. Hawkins today is every bit as focused on customer service, and getting the job done right, as it was back in 1918.
As technology advances, so do we. In fact, Hawkins' trains its staff regularly, and has always been quick to adapt to new ways of doing things. We remain as innovative and prepared as the days when the traffic lights we were installing were among Maryland's first.
But there's just no replacement for some old-fashioned values.
We simply say we're Wired for Service. It's who we are.
Additional phone numbers - Baltimore & local areas, (877) 927-0900, Virginia area - (301) 419-3214. Additional contact name - Todd Shatzer. Additional service areas - portions of DC, Charles & Calvert Counties. Award winning.
Description of Work: $89 for a Home Electrical Inspection! Big Deal!
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
$89
Response from Hawkins Electric Service Inc
(member name removed), Thank you for your review of our services. I hope your purchase of our Big Deal will have you calling us back for any additional electrical work you may need in the future. Chelsea Broschart Marketing Director
John K.
06/2013
4.0
electrician
+ -1 more
High estimate on changing electrical panel. I had the work done by another vendor.
Description of Work: Advice on my current electrical system. Electrical inspection.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
Response from Hawkins Electric Service Inc
Thank you for the honest review (deleted member name). I hope you were satisfied with the work completed by the other vendor in your home. Please don't hesitate to call us for another estimate for electrical work in the future. Chelsea Broschart Marketing Director
Bernadette G.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
The servicman from Hawkins Electric Services Inc was professional, very courteous, very knowledgeable, wasn't pushy, answered all my questions, and asked me if there was something I wanted him to look for.
Description of Work: Hawkins Electric Services Inc checked the electrical box, looked at the breakers, and checked a couple of outlets or plugs in the kitchen and traced them back to the box. He gave me an update of my what my current electrical box condition was and described if I wanted to improve or upgrade what it would take and if it was truly necessary.
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
$89
Response from Hawkins Electric Service Inc
(deleted member name), Thank you so much for your review. We pride ourselves on our experienced, thorough technicians who strive to help you understand the process of our services. Please give us a call if you ever have additional questions or service needs. Chelsea Broschart Marketing Director
Alisa I.
05/2013
4.0
electrician
+ -1 more
They were courteous and professional. They did the job as expected. Their price was reasonable.
Description of Work: I last used Hawkins Electric a couple of weeks ago.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$475
Response from Hawkins Electric Service Inc
Thank you for your review (member name removed), we appreciate all feeback about our services. Please don't hesitate to call us again with any questions or service needs. Chelsea Broschart Marketing Director
Bart M.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
My experience with them went very well. They were very thorough, very professional and very courteous. They’re knowledgeable on the work that they’re doing.
Description of Work: I use Hawkins Electric Services for some electrical work. I had a coupon from them.
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 Hawkins Electric Service Inc
Thank you for the review, [member name removed]! We appreciate your business and look forward to working with you again in the future. Chelsea Broschart Marketing Director
Tracie G.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
The technician arrived on time. He was very patient and explained things in terms I can understand. My boyfriend couldn't make it and I asked if he would talk to him and explain his findings, he had no problem with that. He left me detailed paperwork at the end of the inspection. It was a good overall experience.
Description of Work: They did an overall electric inspection of my house to make sure it was safe.
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
$89
Response from Hawkins Electric Service Inc
[member name removed], Thank you so much for your timely response to our services, we are glad you had an enjoyable experience with Hawkins. Our technicians are very good at explaining their work into layman’s terms so you can fully understand all of the information given to you. If you ever require additional help with electrical needs please don’t hesitate to call us again. Thank you, Chelsea Broschart Marketing Director
Duane W.
05/2013
1.0
electrician
+ -1 more
I had an appointment scheduled for 9AM. Was later asked, and agreed, to move the appointment to 930AM to accommodate a staff meeting. Called at 950AM to ask for a status on the electrician's arrival and was told by the woman answering the phone that his meeting started late and she would ask for a status update. By 10AM I called again and didn't get an answer on the estimated arrival time so I cancelled. The woman who answered the phone didn't seem to care.
Description of Work: Called to have them perform service on two outlets that were not working. No service was performed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from Hawkins Electric Service Inc
Mr. [member name removed], I would like to apologize for the hassle that this experience with Hawkins has caused you, and I understand that this type of careless customer service is unacceptable. We strive to make every customer 100% satisfied with Hawkins from start to finish and we did not do a good job. I am hoping you will seek us out in the future so we can prove that we are better than your first experience. Todd Shatzer Vice President
Katie A.
05/2013
2.0
electrician
+ -1 more
We called Hawkins Electrical after purchasing a Big Deal for a whole-home electrical inspection. They were very helpful on the phone and were able to get us on the schedule for 11 AM appointment on 4/29. The morning of 4/29 I called to confirm our 11 AM appointment time and was told our service window was between 11 AM and 2 PM. My husband and I were able to rearrange our work schedules to be at home during the window. Shortly after 2 PM they called to say they were running behind and ask if we could switch to their last appointment for the day (around 4 PM). We both had to get back to work so we said we would call back later to reschedule for a different day. After checking our work schedules we called back to reschedule for 5/6. We were told we would be the first appointment for the day with a window between 8 and 8:30. After not showing up during the scheduled service window on 5/6 we called and were told we had a 10:30-12:30 service window. I completely understand that there are occasionally delays and mix ups, which is why we rescheduled after the first delay on 4/29 but if we are going to hire someone who may potentially do several jobs in our home, we need to be able to count on them to arrive on time. Hawkins Electrical may do great electrical work but unfortunately this scheduling experience has soured our opinion of this service provider.
Description of Work: We scheduled a time for an electrician to come to our home for a whole-home electrical inspection. No service was performed due to scheduling problems.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
1.0
$89
Response from Hawkins Electric Service Inc
[member name removed], I wanted to personally apologize for the poor level of service that you received from our team. Although it is troubling to receive negative feedback it is important to address the issues. We can not get better unless we hear about it when we have failed. In your case it looks like we failed twice. We are so sorry for the inconvenience. I am also sorry that it sounds like we will not get another opportunity to prove to you how good we really are. If you ever in need another electrical service company and you want to give us another try, please reach out to me personally. I will make sure you are well taken care of. We will show you what our 100% satisfaction guarantee really means. Todd Shatzer Vice President
Carla R.
04/2013
4.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Went well, technician was friendly and helpful.
Description of Work: Big deal - Electrical assessment of house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Response from Hawkins Electric Service Inc
Thank you for choosing one of our Big Deals, we hope to have another one featured soon. We pride ourselves on our knowledgeable, experienced technicians. Please don't hesitate to call us for any other electrical needs, large or small. Chelsea Broschart Marketing Director
Diane M.
04/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Jason called me back. He was great in that he said to me, I could come out and charge you but I don't feel I need to. He said it was a Pepco issue and that I needed more amps. It was truly Pepco's problem. He was very forth right and considerate of my pocket book. He also gave me his cell phone number just in case I had a problem. I was tickled. He was very professional, courteous, and timely in his response. I would consider using their services in the future.
Description of Work: I called them on Saturday because we were having a power issue after a storm.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Hawkins Electric Service Inc
Hi (deleted member name), Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us, and even though we did not complete any work for you, we are glad you had an enjoyable experience. I will definitely pass this review on to Jason and the rest of the Hawkins team. Ultimately, we appreciate your consideration of Hawkins for the future. Thank you, Chelsea Broschart Marketing Director
Lynn M.
04/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
They are professional. They have attention to detail. I was so impressed that I called them back for additional services. Now, if I need electrical or lighting services, I will only call Hawkins.
Description of Work: I used Hawkins Electric Services Inc for light 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
$399
Diane R.
03/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
The process was very informative.
Description of Work: Electrical inspection performed.
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
$89
Brian H.
03/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Our experience was very good and we found them very professional in their workmanship and they did a great job.
Description of Work: We had used 'Hawkins Electric Services' but not for the $ 89 deal, instead we had used them to do some extra stuff, which was not associated with the deal that we got.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Douglas C.
02/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Arrived on time... thorough inspection... could find nothing that needed upgrading or fixing
Description of Work: Performed an electrical inspection for the whole house. Was honest in assessment and said that everything was in good working order.
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
$50
jane C.
02/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
They did a great job. They were honest, reliable and easy to get in touch with. They call right back and come when they said they will come.
Description of Work: Hawkins Electric Services worked for me. They did home electrical inspection and fixed one of my flickering light.
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
$150
Maureen S S.
02/2013
4.0
electrician
+ -1 more
I like the fact that they were punctual. I thought the price was high. I did have a couple of issues. I think the work ultimately was good. It was pricey but I thought it was worth it. Except for there was a little bit of a glitch. When he was checking to put in the arc fault interrupter, for whatever reason, they could not get them to work and they told me that most probably, I had really big issues with all of my electrical wiring and that I would have to have the whole thing looked at which would involve opening walls and most probably replacing all my wiring. The other man fixed the problem by realizing that there was a crack in the piece of the panel that was causing the arc to close. So, it doesn't have anything to do with electricity, it was to do with the panels which cost less than $1. I just thought, here is somebody who is telling me that I could potentially spend $7000 on fixing electrical, much less not including the price of fixing all the walls and the painting and all that. I t almost gave me a heart attack. I think an apology would have been warranted and they didn't. They did do what I hired them to do. The work that they did was good. It was just giving me a heart attack and telling me I was going to spend a lot of money for work that wasn't necessary.
Description of Work: I used the "Big Deal" for the services of Hawkins Electric Services. They did an overall check of how my electricity was used. They checked to make sure of its safety. I did have smoke detectors put in five different areas in the house that they are communicating smoke detectors. I had the lights outside replaced with LED lights. I have motion detectors.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$89
Sarah P.
02/2013
4.0
electrician
+ -1 more
The electrician was professional, punctual, answered all the questions I had based on the assessment he made of the electrical system in my house. However, overall the suggested improvements didn't seem to me to warrant the estimated price compared to estimates I received from other electricians to achieve the same improvements - hence the reason I gave this an overall B.
Description of Work: The electrician came out to do a system check - as offered in a Angie's List deal.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$89
Patricia I.
02/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Hawkins Electric Services, Inc. is an AMAZING company. We feel safe in their capable hands. They provided us with last minute help with our electric box when we needed it, and we couldn't be happier with how things turned out. PLEASE use Hawkins Electric Services, Inc. You will not be disappointed. They are fabulous!
Description of Work: My husband noticed a breaker in our electrical box making a noise every time the dryer in the basement ran. Worried, he called Hawkins Electric Services, Inc. who told us to turn off the breaker right away. Within a day, Hawkins was out at our house assessing and repairing the faulty connection that had burned a hole through the metal breaker casing. In addition, David Gale, the master electrician Hawkins sent out, repaired two other faulty breakers, while at our house.
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
$638
Patricia I.
02/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Again, Hawkins came through with shining colors when they updated our electrical panel. They did their work efficiently, effectively, and expertly. We can't be more pleased than we are with this company! We plan on having the rest of the house Copalumed by Hawkins in the summer, when we can take more time off of work to get the job done. They warranty their work, and they stand by their work confidently. David Gale is a master electrician with Hawkins who keeps safety as his first priority!
Description of Work: We knew we needed to update our electric panel for the house, as we had recently had a breaker melt through its metal casing a month ago. As a result, we set up an appointment with Hawkins Electric Services, Inc. to update our panel so that it would have a main on-off switch, update the panel to 220 amp, add a whole-house surge protector, update the grounding to the house, put a new cable from the panel to the meter, obtained a permit with the county for the work, and add an outlet next to the workbench.
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
$3,764
Patricia I.
02/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
We were extremely satisfied with the services provided by Hawkins Electric. We highly recommend Hawkins Electric to everyone we meet who needs electrical work. We have since used them three more times and couldn't be happier with the work of their master electrician, David Gale. He is a genius!
Description of Work: Hawkins Electric sent out their master electrician to do a whole house inspection. Since we have aluminum wiring from the 70's, we wanted to make sure everything was safe in our electrical system. David Gale, the master electrician sent by Hawkins Electric, did such a thorough job inspecting every outlet, as well as our electrical box, and outside grounding. He was extremely detailed, knowledgeable, and professional. After taking over an hour and a half to inspect the house, David wrote up a detailed list of what we needed to do to bring our current electrical system up-to-date.
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
$119
Patricia I.
02/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
We are EXTREMELY satisfied with Hawkins Electric Services, Inc. From the pleasant and helpful Alison in the office, to their fabulous master electrician, David Gale, Hawkins provides us with peace of mind, professional interactions, and, best of all, a job done exceedingly well. Since we have three cats, we were worried about pieces of wire or screws getting lost in the carpet after the outlets and fixtures were Copalumed. However, that was not the case. Not a single piece was left out of place, nor were there any leftover surprises found on our floors. We have never met such a careful and meticulous worker as David Gale. In a world of scammers, we have finally found the true deal...a company of professionals we can trust!
Description of Work: Hawkins Electric came out to Copalum our upstairs bedrooms and bathrooms, since we have aluminum wiring and the readings the outlets gave off during the home electrical inspection were higher than recommended. David Gale, the master electrician with Hawkins, and his assistant, spent hours fixing the outlets and electrical fixtures in these rooms so they would have the Copalum retermination. I can't explain what that means in layman's terms, except that our outlets are in better shape and much safer, as a result. David and his partner worked hard, did their jobs to perfection, and were efficient and neat, even moving furniture back to its original spots.
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
$2,158
Paul P.
02/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
We bought the Big Deal of $399 for 4 new recessed lights off of Angie's List. We added 2 additional lights. Everything went smoothly from start to finish. Would use Hawkins Electric Service in the future.
Description of Work: Installed 6 Recessed Lights
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
PHYLLIS HULL A.
01/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
They arrived on time, slipped "booties" over their outdoor shoes, efficiently checked all outlets as well as the fuse box, then gave me specific upgrade/safety recommendations. Came back a week later with the appropriate permit to upgrade the fuse box to 200 AMP, one circuit outlet (because of change from electric to gas range), and installed GFCIs in the laundry room.
Description of Work: Thorough Inspection of Home Electrical System by Hawkins Electrical Services
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$89
Walter P.
01/2013
4.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Service persons were professional and personable.
Description of Work: Examined light fixtures and wall plugs. Gave estimate for wiring home for ceiling fans with light kits.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$130
Cherlynn M.
12/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
The electrician was on time. He installed multiple lights and replaced a switch that needed replacement. He was Very honest. I also had him give me a quote for future work. I will use him again.
Description of Work: I highly recommend this electric company! Very honest and reasonable prices.
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Service Categories
Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Home Security Systems,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Drywall,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Roofing,
Generator,
TV Service - Cable,
Tablepads,
Landscaping
FAQ
Hawkins Electric Service Inc is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Hawkins Electric Service Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Hawkins Electric Service Inc does not offer free project estimates.
No, Hawkins Electric Service Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Hawkins Electric Service Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Hawkins Electric Service Inc offers emergency services.
No, Hawkins Electric Service Inc does not offer warranties.
Hawkins Electric Service Inc offers the following services: Residential and commercial ceiling fans, lighting, alarms, drywall, electrical, heating & AC.