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RIDGEWAY & ERNEST ELECTRIC

Electrical, Lighting, TV Service - Cable,

About us

My company, Ridgeway & Ernest Electric, has been operating in the Washington metropolitan area since 1936. We have thousands of happy, satisfied customers we have served over these years. We specialize in providing PROMPT and RELIABLE electrical service to our customers. We take pride in providing honest and dependable service at a competitive price. I believe in and realize how important our customers' time is to them. Our company will never make a commitment to you and not follow through with our commitment. We take pride in working hand in hand with the customer. Our residential work is top-notch, and we pride ourselves on quality and customer satisfaction. Our proven reputation is first-class in the Washington Metropolitan area. We hold licenses for all regions in this area, including: Maryland, Virginia, District of Columbia, and the surrounding counties and major cities within each state. I would like to add you to our long list of satisfied customers. Please explore our website for more information on our company, or you can contact our office for an introduction, estimates and scheduling. Our outstanding reputation and tireless work ethic is supported by numerous references in the area. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Don Bonnet President

Business highlights

88 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING SERVICES, HEAVY-UPS, GENERATORS, SOLAR PANEL INSTALL, ELECTRICAL REMODELING, FIXTURE INSTALLATION, SERVICE CALLS, LANDSCAPE LIGHTING, SMOKE DETECTORS, CABLE AND TELEPHONE LINE RUNS AND OUTLETS INSTALLATION, REPAIRS, APPLIANCE INSTALLATION, GENERATOR INSTALLATION, LIGHTING DESIGN AND LAYOUT.

Services we don't offer

SECURITY SYSTEM INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
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MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7120 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
81%
4
12%
3
3%
2
3%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.5
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.8
Showing 51-75 of 120 reviews

Jeffrey P.
12/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Got it done properly and on time. LEDs were his suggestion. When we asked for a small modification, they responded right away.
Description of Work: Installed under-cabinet LED lights

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
$1,200

Amy B.
09/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We chose Ridgeway & Ernest due to their extensive familiarity with our neighborhood's outdated wiring and configuration. From the onset, Don and Will were candid about the considerable extent of our project - which we feared - and appreciated. They explained what we'd need to replace and identified problem areas with existing wiring, including the involvement of our co-op association. Every time R&E visited the job site for improvements, they were punctual, clean, efficient and courteous. Will carefully replaced our mess of a fusebox with a brand new unit and removed a bunch of obsolete and code-noncompliant wiring. In addition, R&E were flexible and patient with scheduling as our other project contractors delayed their progress. Don also provided helpful advice about possible future projects and electrical related needs, which saved us money and gave us a lead on next steps for air conditioning. We were very pleased with R&E. The quality of work was excellent and they were always professional, efficient and the work was high quality. We'd highly recommend them to others seeking experienced electrical contractors.
Description of Work: Rewired kitchen, replaced outdated wiring and replaced/upgraded fusebox.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,500

George P.
09/2014
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I did not get any discounts, but I think I got what I paid for. They were delayed, but it was not their fault. It was the county's fault because they needed an inspector to approve it. They came exactly when they said they would.
Description of Work: I used Ridgeway & Ernest Electric for an electrical upgrade.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800

Beth D.
06/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Don (the owner) and Will (who did the work) were both very professional and a pleasure to work with. Will did the work faster than expected, left the area very clean, and did a great job. I was very happy with would use them again.
Description of Work: Replaced track lighting with recessed lights, and installed lighting in a closet where there had been none.

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
$925

Agi K.
03/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Don was very punctual and helpful when he came to provide an estimate, advising me on what I should and should not be concerned about regarding the wiring of my 1930's house. At my request they were able to do the work just a couple of days later. William (the electrician) was very professional and courteous, did a good job, didn't waste any time, cleaned everything up. I would definitely recommend them and use them again.
Description of Work: Replaced a couple of fluorescent tube light fixtures with regular lightbulb fixture; checked wiring of all ceiling lights for deterioration of insulation

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
$800

Stefanie G.
02/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Electrician was timely and efficient. Receptionist was friendly and sent the same electrician as last time without me needing to request, so he knew the issue and where to go- (saved time). I would definitely use their services again.
Description of Work: came twice- identified problem on baseboard heater first time (broken thermostat), advised me on what part to buy (to save money) and came back to install new thermostat.

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
$230

Susanne R.
11/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
the gentleman came for an estimate the evening that I called and performed the service the next day. He seemed experienced, professional, and detail-orientated. Pricing was fair and accurate. i called several electricians and this one stood out first for courtesy and genuine interest in providing the best quality service possible. Bravo! Exceptional...
Description of Work: installed an exterior electrical outlet with short notice

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
$365

Response from RIDGEWAY & ERNEST ELECTRIC
Thank you for your feed back. We are grateful for the pleasure of serving you and meeting your needs. We hope we can do an even better job next time.

MARCIA J.
07/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I set up an appointment for an estimate with Ridgeway & Ernest based on Angie's List recommendations. Brenda, on the phone, was professional and kind and set up an appointment immediately for the next day. I have had a problem with the lights in the bathroom and when I previously asked a local contractor in the area what he thought was the problem, he told me that i had to replace the entire fixture. Don from Ridgeway & Ernest arrived on time and was very professional. He looked at the fixture and determined it was just that the bulbs were old. He told me what to do to replace them. I am so blown away by their honesty and professionalism. The other contractor was going to charge me a lot of money to replace the fixture when it wasn't necessary. When the time comes to redo my bathrooms or any other electrical work I will definitely call Ridgeway and Ernest. If fact, I am giving their business card information to our building manager so she can pass it on to other people in the building. They might have lost this sale but they didn't lose a customer and i will tell everyone how great they are. Thank you.
Description of Work: came for an estimate to fix my bathroom 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

Nicholas L.
04/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
William figured out the problem fairly quickly and took care of the problem. He had to run back to the office to pick up supplies and without asking deducted that time from my bill. I would use these guys again.
Description of Work: There was a short circuit caused by a faulty switch.

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
$133

Chaz M.
03/2013
2.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The guy who came out for the service call on the 1st of March was amazing! He was professional, courteous, and identified that there was a short. He was able to reroute some of the power so that the washing machine wroked, as did the lights in the upstairs bathroom. He mentioned that they would need to provide an estimate to actually repair the short, and that the owner would set up a time the following day (March 2nd) and come out with an estimate. The agreed upon time was 10 AM. On Saturday, the owner calls and says he can't make 10 AM, and that it'll most liekly be 12:00 (noon) to 12:30. We agreed to this. At noon, he called and said he would be by the house in 20 minutes. We waited until 2 PM, and he never showed or called back. We were very disappointed. The initial experince with the service tech was so positive, that it is a shame that the owner just dropped the ball like this. Now I need to find another electrician to give me a quote to correct the root problem (the short). Very frustrating
Description of Work: I had a short in my electric that was impacting an upstairs bathroom, my washing machine, and the back end power receptacles of my basement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0

$250

Response from RIDGEWAY & ERNEST ELECTRIC
I am the owner of Ridgeway and Ernest and I provide all the estimates to the customers. I did make an appointment with this customer and I did talk with them on the phone and said I would be at their house in 20 minutes. I was at the house when I said I would be there and no one answered the door. I actually called the customer on my cell phone while I was standing at the front door and no one answered the phone. I thought this was extremely unusual because I just talked to her on the phone and I know I was at the correct house because it was the 2nd time I was there (I did the initial visit). The statement that I did not show up is incorrect. I waited for fifteen minutes than left. I have owned this company for 40 years and I have NEVER made an appointment with a customer and failed to meet with them.

Yvonne C.
01/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I called a few places for someone who does electrical work for businesses, and Ridgeway & Ernest does. Finally! There was a mix up in the beginning when William the electrician thought it was a repair call but I called for an estimate. A call made to the office and Brenda was curteous and we discussed options. The electrician had already looked around the facility and the panel and preliminary determined what the problem was before committing more time to find out for certain what the problem is. I decided to let him fix the one fixture he thinks where the problem is by agreeing pay for the first hour. He did fix it within that time frame. Not only that, he also find out there are other two lights that has the same problem in the process, but bypass those light to get the other lights working in the meantime before he can come out and fix the other lights. Excellent work and fast.
Description of Work: Overall excellent work and experienced electrician that takes little time to determine the problem.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$530

Tom Y.
12/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Everything was great. Don is super knowledgeable and gave us a honest, fair quote. Will did a great job on site and all the work looks great. We found out upon inspection the day of the service, that we'd need to replace the secondary breaker so instead of delaying the installation, Don called a few people, found the item, and had it ready to install an hour later. Great job!
Description of Work: My main breaker looked like a rat's nest so Will cleaned up the mess or wiring as well as replaced some burnt out breakers. We also replaced a secondary panel and ran a new line to supply power.

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
$775

Matthew L.
11/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I had a problem with several overhead lights not functioning properly in several rooms on the first floor of my house. I called Ridgeway & Ernest, and was able to schedule an appointment quite easily. They were very nice to offer me an appointment that was sooner than later. William arrived around 8 am for a scheduled 7:30 service call. Compared to the, seemingly, routine practice of service providers showing up at the end of a multi-hour service windows, I didn't mind the 30-minute wait. William was very personable and professional. He asked a few questions about the problem and then turned to investigating the problem. After ruling out any problems with the circuit box, he came back the first floor to figure out what was going on. The problem turned out to be a pocket door that was rubbing against wire in the wall cavity. The result was the wire became worn. William had to cut a small hole in the wall just above the light switch and repaired the wire and secured the wire housing so as to avoid future contact with the pocket door. Once he was finished with the work, William thoroughly cleaned up the work area. The entire job took two hours. I was very pleased with the job. I would definitely call Ridgeway & Ernest again, and recommend them to those needing electrical work.
Description of Work: I had a faulty light switch wire (and casing) repaired. This required cutting a hole in my wall, just above the light switch, as well as replacement of wire and a dimmer switch.

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
$250

Catharine R.
11/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I contacted Ridgeway & Ernest Electric to get an estimate for installing in my house an external 30 amp input plug connected to my breaker box, and a transfer switch, all so I can power my house from my portable electric generator. Don Bonnet arrived at my house promptly at the pre-arranged date and time (...a Friday afternoon...), inspected my house and my generator, and informed me that he would have to get parts from his supplier since he didn't have them on hand. He told me he would get an estimate to me the next day, Saturday, around noon. Because Hurricane Sandy was approaching the area, I asked him if he could install the system as soon as he got the parts? He told me he would get back to me, and could possibly do the install the following Monday, the day Sandy was supposed to make landfall in the DC area. Saturday afternoon I had not heard back from Don, so I called him. He told me his supplier didn't have the parts and that they would have to be ordered. I told him that was okay, but to please work up an estimate for me as I still wanted to do the install even if it had to take place after the storm. And that was the last I ever heard from Don. I never received the estimate. After the storm had passed, I called his business number and left a message asking about the parts and the estimate. To date, I have yet to get a call back from him. And just in case Don reads this, I found another electrician who did do the install for me.
Description of Work: Aside from a site inspection, no other services were provided.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
5.0


ASHLEY D.
09/2012
2.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
We were retrofitting our kitchen with recessed lights, replacing a fluorescent light. Knowing there could be potential issues in the ceiling that we could not see and rather than checking to see if there was anything in the way, before cutting, the contractor proceeded to cut 3 of 4 holes before running into an air vent which completely changed the design we had planned. We are left with 3 lights instead of 4 and a dimmer that was not functioning properly (has since been changed out). The lights recommended by the contractor were EXTREMELY bright and hot - none of which was mentioned to us when he made the recommendation of which light to use. We are left with a kitchen that looks like an interrogation room and lights that have to always be left on half-dim. This may not be a problem if our main kitchen table light was not also on the same light switch, so that light too is now always on half-dim. The result is a completely botched job and we are not happy. This vendor is probably fine for smaller, wiring uncomplicated jobs, but if you're looking for solid advice on electrical issues, we would advise that you look elsewhere. We also spent quite a bit of time with the vendor on 2 separate occasions trying to get an estimate for under cabinet lighting in our kitchen. We were pretty specific about what we wanted and after all the time spent, expected an on-target estimate. What we got was an estimate that did not reflect our conversation at all.
Description of Work: installed recessed lighting in kitchen

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0

$650

Karen W.
06/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I'm very pleased. The problems are all resolved, and the explanations were clear. The price was fair. I will do business with Ridgeway and Ernest again.
Description of Work: The technician fixed two outside outlets by removing a defective part from each, diagnosed a problem I'd been having with three outlets in the house, and got everything working again. He also identified a wiring upgrade need in the kitchen.

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
$185

Francis S.
02/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The technician Alex, showed up on time but did not had different parts than what was required for my job. He called his office and had the receptionists bring the parts to my house while he worked on the areas he could. This impressed me because I am used to workers going-off to get the partsand waste my time, it showes lack of respect for my time. He made a very small cut on the dry-wall, just enough to rig thro his wiring and I was wowed, because the other quotes I received previously spoke about ripping through the drywall and after he was done, showed me how to temporarily patch it while I awai for additional work that I needeed to get done, and this wowed me because previous quotes, I got mentioned that the they would ripp-out the drywall and leave me with a whole mess to clean up. Alex was done in half the time I had anticipated and the job was done exactly as I had envisioned it. I was impressed
Description of Work: I wanted to upgrade a washer and dryer electrical port in my basement and shopped around for numerous quotes. Ridgeway & Ernest gave me the best quote. They showed up on time to survey / inspect what I was asking them to do. They sent the quote in a couple of days and called to follow up. They were responsive when I had further questions and agreed to a payment plan - which worked great for me. The day before the electrician came out to perform the work, their office called me to work out the final details and to find out if I had any other questins. I am very pleased with the work performed and I am in the process of hiring them for additional work. Thank you angie's ist for a great refferal! - Francis Siaya, Washington, DC

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
$630

Elwood M.
02/2012
2.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Spoke with Brenda, Don Bonnet assistant she gave me at time line: 1. Heavy-up install complete - July 7 2011 (it took almost two months to get an inspection) because Ridgeway did not do as agreed, they did not call them until late August to schedule the inspection. 2. Inspection completed by Christopher Brown - Sept 2, 2011 3. The request for the install of the meter to complete the heavy-up was not made until late October 2011 4. In Pepco system November 8th. Every time I would call Ridgeway, Don Bonet, had an excuse why Pepco had not come yet -blaming them. I got the telephone number that they claim to have called to schedule the completion of the work with Pepco the from Brenda who answer the phone. I called and it was the wrong department but PEPCO routed me to the correct person and the work was completed with in a week. Don Bonnet is a nice guy, but his follow through is poor.
Description of Work: Remove existing electrical panel and replace with a new 150 amp main breaker circuit breaker panel with a capacity of 30-40 breakers. Transfer all circuits from the old panel to the new panel. A new service entrance cable shall be installed from the top of the house to the new electrical panel. A new electrical meter shall be provided and installed by PEPCO. A new grounding conductor shall be installed from the cold water pipe main cut off to the new electrical panel. A new ground rod shall be driven on the exterior of the house and a ground wire from this rod shall be run to the panel. NOTE: The new electrical panel will be labeled based on the previous labeling of the original electrical panel. Correctly locating circuits and breakers that were mislabeled on the original panel can be corrected at an additional cost (not included in this quote). Provide all electrical material necessary for the installation of the work described above including panel, breakers, service cable, ground wire, ground rod and other misc. material so the job will be a complete installation. The electrical panel shall be a Square D main breaker panel with 30 spaces and Homeline breakers. Provide an electrical permit from the local governing authority to cover the installation of the electrical work described herein. All inspections shall be performed by the Montgomery County government. All labor is based on standard work hours between 7:30am and 4:00pm Monday through Friday unless specifically noted elsewhere. All work shall be done according to standard building practices and as required by the latest edition of the National Electrical Code which is currently in effect. All equipment, furniture or any other items located in the immediate area to be worked in must be moved providing a clear work space. This must be done prior to the electrician starting the job. Because of insurance requirements, the electrician shall not move any furniture, rugs, boxes or other items which could be damaged or broken. Washer must be moved so electrician can work. Washer must remain away from front of panel when inspector checks the work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
1.0

$1,825

Todd L.
02/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I made an appointment on a Monday afternoon and was scheduled for the Wednesday. The electrician stated he would be there at 7:30AM and he was right on time. All areas were cleaned up after the installation. No problems at all.
Description of Work: I am a repeat customer. Ridgeway Ernest has always been able to complete requests quickly at a fair price. I had a manual transfer switch to my electtical panel installed so that I can connect an portable power generator to my main electrical box. he process took about 2 hours to complete.

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
$700

Ann R.
01/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The work had to be coordinated with the cabinet company and Ridgway and Ernest were extremely accommodating - arriving early to do the first part of the work and returning that afternoon to finish. When moving the box, the electrician inadvertently drilled through the wall into my neighbor's apartment. They fortunately realized it right away and only a tiny amount of damage was done. Don later went to the neighbors to apologize and they liked him so much they said they'd hire him in a heartbeat. Pretty unusual considering the circumstances. Anyway, I can't recommend this company highly enough. They did a great job.
Description of Work: I needed to have an outlet moved to make room for built-in cupboards, and the job was tricky because I live in an old building with plaster walls. Don came over and 'diagnosed' the situation and was also there the day of the work to make sure the person performing the work knew exactly what was needed. The job was more difficult than I had anticipated because the outlet being moved was also powering another outlet, so a new connection had to be established and run behind the new cabinets to the other outlet. Also, I wanted to have a new outlet installed higher up on the wall where it would be accessible after the new cabinets were in place.

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
$400

Brandi B.
10/2011
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We originally called for service on or about 10/13, and I explained I was home the next 2 days in the day if anyone was available during daytime, otherwise it would have to be a job done in the early evening the following week. I was told that a technician could probably make it out to my house in the next 2 days and I'd get a call 30 minutes before he left. Fast forward to the end of the following week and we hadn't received a call back. Called the company back and although they were immediately helpful, it seemed like my request from the previous week had fallen through the cracks. Was able to get someone out to our house that same day and the actual service itself was fast, efficient, and professional. The electrician did end up cracking off a small chip of paint some paint above the faceplate, but that could have been from the quality of our paint job. We will touch it up ourselves. Would probably use them again, but will take more care when scheduling a service appointment in the future.
Description of Work: Replaced a broken timer light switch with a regular light switch, replacing the faceplate

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$115

Jane P.
08/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
At the end of a crazy week end dealing with terrible techs from RCN I had to put in an electrical outlet next to the fuse board to install a phone box. I needed it done immediately because I had lost phone service as a result of their work. I called to see if Ridgeway and Ernest could send someone soon and though it was the end of the day Don had someone in the neighborhood and sent them over before quitting for the day. They did the installation immediately, and were very pleasant and knowledgeable. What a relief after dealing with the opposite!
Description of Work: Put in a new socket near the fuse board.

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
$115

JO A.
07/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
First of all, my mom was coming into town and I needed to have some electric repaired fairly quickly and they came the same day I called. My kitchen and basement lights ceased to work, and when I traced the problem to the breaker, the wiring was burned and degraded and I was really paranoid that I had a dangerous situation on my hands, as well as no kitchen or basement lighting, and my mom coming up from Florida. Then, William showed up earlier than they estimated, was very quick but was also very conscientious and professional. He not only fixed the problem, but he also looked over my box and found other potential problems which he also fixed. He took care of those little details that a lot of contractors leave for the homeowner (like cleaning up the work area, double checking that everything looks nice and has been put back together properly, etc.). He also took a few minutes to give me some advice on projects in the house, advising me on what he thought might be safe to do as "do-it-yourselfer" and what should be done professionally. He took a look at old wiring (my house was built in the 20's) and gave me some advice on what I should prioritize based on what needed to be brought up to code, and what could wait little longer, which gives me a great frame of reference for my home improvement budget. I love Ridgeway. I am SO HAPPY I found these guys. We have an old house with a laundry list of electrical jobs, and I will never consider calling anyone else. I am a customer for life. I wish they had a triple A rating.
Description of Work: breaker box repair. wiring evaluation.

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

Carol S.
07/2011
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Arrived on time, reviewed my list of jobs to do. Looked at the walls, floors, crawl space, and electric panel. measured everything. Gave me the detail of how difficult the job would be. Very professional and clearly pointed out where they would have to cut into walls which we would have to patch. My husband does that well, so we were good with that. He sent a detailed estimate within 48 hours breaking out various pieces of the job so I could pick and choose what I wanted done if not the whole job. Part of the job is putting in under cabinet lighting. He said he would get the lights that would not create heat in the cabinets. I was very impressed with his knowledge and ability to assess the job. Two guys came on time. They had to run new wires through the crawl space, the kitchen and living room walls in order to install the lights they way I wanted them. They installed the under-counter lights so they would all turn on with one switch. They add a switch to the hallway so I could turn on the overhead kitchen light from there as well as from inside the kitchen. This was a major job that they did very well. They took down my old dining room light and intalled a new one I provided. They installed two new sconces in the bathroom and a new exhaust fan. The fan took longer than expected as they had to add wooden frames to hold it. The frames should have been there, but weren't. Unfortunately, one guy tripped while in the attic and put his foot thru the ceiling. They sent a carpernter to repair the damage and add additional framing to the attic opening on their own dime. They were very professional, did great work and clean-up after themselves. We liked them so much, we hired them for another job installing an attic fan.
Description of Work: Gave me a very professional estimate on adding lighting to my kitchen and bathroom. Was very clear on where they would have to cut thru walls to do the job. Sent an estimate within a day. I hired them. They installed under-counter kitchen lights, installed a new chandlier in the dining room, sconces and a new fan in the bathroom.

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
$2,250

Todd L.
05/2011
5.0
electrician
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Rue was on time and courteous. I have tried three times to replace these switches on my own. He told me everything he was doing and made sure his work was tested to my satisfaction before leaving. I would definitely recommend Ridgeway & Ernest to my neighbors and friends.
Description of Work: Reconfigured electrical wiring for garage and replaced switches. Replaced dual light switch in master bath.

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

628 SLIGO AVE, Silver Spring, MD 20910

www.ridgewayandernest.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
TV Service - Cable,
Ceiling Fans,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Glass and Mirrors,
Solar Panels,
Phone Wiring

FAQ

RIDGEWAY & ERNEST ELECTRIC is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

RIDGEWAY & ERNEST ELECTRIC accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, RIDGEWAY & ERNEST ELECTRIC offers free project estimates.
Yes, RIDGEWAY & ERNEST ELECTRIC offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, RIDGEWAY & ERNEST ELECTRIC does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, RIDGEWAY & ERNEST ELECTRIC offers emergency services.
No, RIDGEWAY & ERNEST ELECTRIC does not offer warranties.
RIDGEWAY & ERNEST ELECTRIC offers the following services: RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING SERVICES, HEAVY-UPS, GENERATORS, SOLAR PANEL INSTALL, ELECTRICAL REMODELING, FIXTURE INSTALLATION, SERVICE CALLS, LANDSCAPE LIGHTING, SMOKE DETECTORS, CABLE AND TELEPHONE LINE RUNS AND OUTLETS INSTALLATION, REPAIRS, APPLIANCE INSTALLATION, GENERATOR INSTALLATION, LIGHTING DESIGN AND LAYOUT.
SECURITY SYSTEM INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE.

Contact information

628 SLIGO AVE, Silver Spring, MD 20910

www.ridgewayandernest.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed