Provident Electric

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

Family owned and operated Electrical contracting company, servicing residential and commercial clients. Specializing in back-up generators, full rehabs, remodels and additions. We also have bucket truck service available. We are Licensed and insured in most metropolitan cities and counties in Maryland, DC, Va. Minimum service charge applies per service call.

Business highlights

23 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Outlets, switches, ceiling fans, panel upgrades, recessed lighting, back up generators. Bucket truck service, pools, hot tubs, additions, cable tv wiring, data lines, sub panels, heavy ups, troubleshooting, Residential & Commercial.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.077 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
96%
4
1%
3
1%
2
0%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.8
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

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Showing 26-50 of 77 reviews

Dan G.
11/2015
5.0
lighting, locksmith
  + 0 more
Found Provident on Angie's List after not getting call back from electrician we usually use. Provident was great all around from A to Z.
Description of Work: Replaced GFI outlet. Installed light switch with timer, replaced malfunctioning light switch. Replaced bulb.

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
$157

Response from Provident Electric
Thanks so much for your review and feedback! We are so glad to have been the electricians to service your project. Looking forward to working with you again in the future!

Ingrid R.
10/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Provident did the work efficiently, replacing only what was needed rather than redoing the entire job, which saved me money and time. I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Provident Electric fixed wiring installed incorrectly by a previous electrical contractor. Provident did the work efficiently, replacing only what was needed rather than redoing the entire job, which saved me money and time. I would definitely use them again.

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
$500

Response from Provident Electric
Thanks so much for your review! We're glad that you received such outstanding service from our techs! Looking forward to working with you again.

Rebecca D.
10/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I got a phone call in advance letting me know truly were on their way. They arrived on time, went polite and spared no time getting the job completed promptly and politely.
Description of Work: Installed light fixure in old house with compicated wiring situation. Also, did another that was boken so I learned I needed to replace it, and was not required to re-do wiring.

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
$81

Response from Provident Electric
Thank you for your review! We are always happy to provide the best service to our clients, and glad you had a great experience. Looking forward to working with you again!

Leah W.
09/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We were able to schedule the job within two days of calling and they were the best price around. KT and Craig hit traffic on the way over, and called to tell me they thought they'd be late. They weren't, but I definitely appreciated the call. I had purchased a fan kit in advance, but the kits's downrod wasn't long enough for our slanted ceiling. KT volunteered to run to the Home Depot and get one that was long enough. They had the fan changed quickly and charged exactly what they said they would...no extra charge for the time it took to go to Home Depot. KT helped me fix some dimmer switches in my kitchen, which needless to say, was NOT part of the job. They were great. I cannot say enough good things about them. You want a reliable and professional electrician? Call Provident.
Description of Work: KT and Craig changed a ceiling fan for me.

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 Provident Electric
Thank you so much for the review! We are always happy to hear when our customers are more than satisfied. Looking forward to working with you again in the future!

TeQui F.
08/2015
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician
  + 0 more
The repairs were completed by 3 technicians. The entire process took less than 2 hours. Arrived on time and provided great customer service. Prices very reasonable.
Description of Work: Wired loft area to add a ceiling fan. Moved electrical 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
$460

Response from Provident Electric
Thank you for your review! So glad we were able to provide you with the great customer service you deserve. We look forward to doing business with you again!

Alvin B.
08/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Provident did a good job. The guy came right out and did the job quickly.
Description of Work: They installed electrical outlets.

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 B.
08/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Fantastic. Fast service and reliable.
Description of Work: Install hidden wires for TV connection

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
$279

valerie M.
07/2015
5.0
electrician, outdoor lighting, lighting
  + 1 more
I had my light fixture replaced in May but after a few weeks it went out. I called the office to report the outage on Wednesday 22 July2015 , was able to get an appointment the following day. Larry did the job, he was very professional, warm and kind. He trouble shooted and was unable to get it working. So he told me to get another light while he gets lunch. So i went to Home Depot & purchase another one.There was a defect in the first one , now my light is working perfectly. When the job was done i said how much do i owe you , he said nothing i was shocked because you do not meet people like Larry nowadays . I know some other provider would have charged a fee. Being an angies list member i had a discount the first time but they were the most reasonable . I will definitely recomend this company to co workers & friends. Thanks again Larry.
Description of Work: Replaced outside light fixture.

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
$117

Philippa B.
06/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were great. Showed up earlier than scheduled which was not a problem at all. Katie was very professional, listened to my explanation and set about repairing it. From start to finish was less than a hour
Description of Work: Fixed all the three way switches to correct a wiring problem

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
$130

Mark E.
05/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Electricians were on time, all work was done in a professional manner. Obvious as to know what problems we had, repairs & installations preformed.
Description of Work: Replacment & installation of outlets & receptacles.

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

Response from Provident Electric
Thank you for your business and for your review! We look forward to working with you again in the future.

Judy L.
04/2015
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
  + 1 more
There were two service folks that came to the home timely. They went right to work and were done quickly and efficiently. Since the fan was slightly over the bed I told them they may need to stand on it to install the fan. They wanted to be sure not to cause any debris and asked to cover the spread. No worries and efficient. They explained how to work the LED fan completely. I only caught one name of the workers which was Katie Sadler since she gave me her card. However both people that came were excellent. I must commend Larry the owner. I sent an email to him Friday evening and he said he would call on Saturday to schedule the appointment. I work in a high service industry and I see a lot of people that say they will call and do not. But Larry did and coordinated the day and time. I also asked about some additional work that I could have done and they took the time to show me the options to do the work. The time they took to show me what could be done is customer service. Most folks today just want to get the work done and leave. Please call this service to do any work. If it is worth having done then they are the ones! Ralph and Judy Lane
Description of Work: I needed to have a ceiling fan put together first and then installed in the master bedroom.

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
$130

Response from Provident Electric
It has been our pleasure to work with you! Thank you for the kind words, and we look forward to working with you again in the future!

steve B.
04/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Everything went great! Arrived on time and went to work. Very nice people and did a great job at a reasonable price
Description of Work: Tightened some electrical outlets and replaced a circuit 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
$145

Response from Provident Electric
We are glad the service went well! Please don't hesitate to contact us for any future electrical needs.

James H.
03/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Very responsive and professional. He made other suggestions about the electrical work. His price was almost half of other Angie's List electricians. He also did a safety inspection. Great work!
Description of Work: Under cabinet kitchen lighting that wouldn't work. He located the problem in the transformer.

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 Provident Electric
Thank you for your review -- we are always happy to gain new clients such as yourself, and hope to see you again in the future!

Kelli G.
02/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Fixed cable line and light in basement.
Description of Work: Cable line run.

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
$200

Charles B.
01/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It was good. They were average, nothing spectacular and not that bad.
Description of Work: We used Provident Electric. They put in a new electrical 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

Darlena B.
01/2015
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician
  + 0 more
Our experience with them was excellent. They were fair and we do remember that.
Description of Work: We used Providence for electrical work. We had a fan that we were trying to replace a part in, and it turned out there was a loose wire in it.

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

Ron M.
01/2015
5.0
electrician, outdoor lighting
  + 0 more
Katie showed up on time. Performed excellent work in a timely manner. Quick, professional service at quoted price with a smile. Would definitely use this company again.
Description of Work: Repaired outside spotlights, replaced front lawn post light, extended one inside circuit and added outlet box.

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
$380

Maria Giovanna G.
11/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
The electrician was very kind. Since I paid for a whole hour, he also replaced a switch for an electric heater in my bathroom.
Description of Work: They had to adjust some outlets in my kitchen.

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
$130

Jim H.
09/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Katie & Sottie, the electricians, were on time and pleasant as I briefed them on location of circuits not working. It was a complicated task and they succeeded in locating the intermittent cause and fixing it.
Description of Work: Troubleshoot outlets and lights not working.

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
$195

Response from Provident Electric
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, (member name)! It was a pleasure to provide you with the service you deserved. Have a wonderful holiday season!

Nicholas R.
09/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Great, Two technicians showed up and began work. I was called in to view the original builders work. Really! My builder did not even have an electrical box to feed the lights just a wire. I was told some drywall would be removed to feed the wires for the 2 lights. OK.. Well they cut the wall ran the wires set the boxes and replaced the piece of drywall with the scraps. I now have 2 perfectly centered and level locations for my lights. They even left me some drywall scarps from the holes they cut to fill the hammer holes the original builder left. A great job from a great crew. My wife loved the sound of the Vac when they cleaned up whatever mess they made. I never saw the mess. Great! Great! Great! I/m looking for more electrical work just to have them back.....
Description of Work: Run new electric for double vanity to replace long light bar with 2 light fixtures.

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
$165

Response from Provident Electric
[member name remove], we are always thankful for clients such as yourself, who take the time to share how our techs performed! We have passed your praise to them as well, and hope to work with you again in the future! Thank you for your business.

Palricia D.
08/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
I have used Larry and Provided electric for 13 years. This was a simple job, he was on time and efficient. Larry and his team were incredible during the storm 2 years ago when my power was out. His team even helped my neighbor to ensure their safety.
Description of Work: Installed a new light replaced on automatic sensor switch, added covers to pond switches.

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
$341

L F.
06/2014
3.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I put out a request for help doing some light electrical (replacing light fixtures) and installing a digital thermostat to four vendors: two HVAC and two electricians. Three of the four (all but Provident) replied to me early the next morning -- but these guys didn't acknowledge the contact at all. Their overall reviews on Angie's List were great, but this complete lack of responsiveness is very unprofessional. Suggestion: don't count of them to reply if you fill out their 'Contact Us' page!
Description of Work: Request info for light electrical, digital thermostat install

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0


Paul N.
05/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He did come out and look at the situation outside the electrical box. My husband was happy and satisfied with what the man said. He said that the electric companies were sending letters to everybody to replace their electric boxes because they are supposed to be an electrical hazard. He gave my husband good advice on how to fix the situation himself.
Description of Work: Provident Electric came out and gave advice on a simpler way to save money. The didn't do any work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Vicki C.
05/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Katie and Scotty showed up on time. They did a great job!! Very friendly and professional.
Description of Work: Replaced photo cell on lamp post.

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
$164.3

Nancy V.
05/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Provident Electric owner, Larry responded to my call and serviced my needs the same day. Quick, professional and efficient. Cost was reasonable. I will be hiring again in the near future. Very pleased with the service response. Highly recommend using this company.
Description of Work: Replace GFCI

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
$90

Contact information

4253 Old National Pike, Middletown, MD 21769

http://Providentelectric.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Eco-friendly Accreditations

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

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Generator,
Home Automation

FAQ

Provident Electric is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Provident Electric accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Provident Electric offers free project estimates.
Yes, Provident Electric offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Provident Electric does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Provident Electric offers emergency services.
Yes, Provident Electric offers warranties.
Provident Electric offers the following services: Outlets, switches, ceiling fans, panel upgrades, recessed lighting, back up generators. Bucket truck service, pools, hot tubs, additions, cable tv wiring, data lines, sub panels, heavy ups, troubleshooting, Residential & Commercial.

Contact information

4253 Old National Pike, Middletown, MD 21769

http://Providentelectric.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM