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Tomato Electric

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

VISIT WWW.TOMATOELECTRIC.COM TO SEE OUR WEEKLY SPECIALS! Tomato Electric is a small electrical firm established and owned by Robert Richardson, a licensed master electrician. We have been providing exceptional service to the Maryland, Virginia and Metro Area since 1986. In 2009, we made the decision to expand our company and opened an office in Advance, North Carolina. Since our inception, we have been dedicated and committed to meet and exceed all our customers’ expectations. At Tomato Electric, we specialize in small commercial and residential projects. We have the experience and creativity to assist you in developing a custom design plan for the installation of all of your project needs, including interior and exterior lighting jobs. Our technicians arrive at the job site prepared to deliver high quality professional service. We also take the extra time to ensure that your home or business is left clean and organized. We pride ourselves on offering quick, efficient, friendly and reliable service to all of our customers no matter what the job. For us, no project is too small to deliver our superb craftsmanship with attention to the smallest details. We have the technology, desire and knowledge to solve all of your problems correctly and efficiently. Our number one goal has always been the satisfaction of our customers. At Tomato Electric, we strive to always stay current with advancing technology. Several of our capabilities include the installation of data, networking, and telephone lines. We can also provide the installation of the latest TV equipment, such as wall-mounting your flat screen TV, connecting and wiring all of your peripheral components, as well as the installation and set-up of your internet and network to your smart TVs. If you are looking for a qualified electrician, look no further than Tomato Electric. As a well-established electrical company striving to provide the highest quality service on all jobs, we guarantee you will be happy with our service.

Business highlights

38 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Service calls, heavy-ups, recessed lighting, chandeliers installation & exterior lighting, network and data installations, TV connection and TV wall installations, wireless sound systems, sonos, apple tv, landscape lighting, car charger installations.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

5%



Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9162 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
91%
4
6%
3
1%
2
1%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 26-50 of 162 reviews

John H.
07/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Team arrived on time. We discussed the scope of the project and they made sure to get all the details and expectations right before commencing work. They worked diligently, cleanly, and professionally. They explained the results before they left, provided convenient payment options, and emailed my receipt before they left the work site. Would not hesitate to use them in the future.
Description of Work: Added a dedicated line for a home appliance to be installed later. Installed a new outdoor outlet.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

TRUMAN C.
07/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They provided quick and efficient service.
Description of Work: Installed conduit on exposed wires

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

Jonathan M.
06/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Tomato Electric was suggested to us by our HVAC technician to deal with an electrical issue affecting our AC. They arrived on time for their scheduled appointment, quickly diagnosed the issue and replaced our corroded electrical panel the same day. When the job took less time than initially estimated, they reduced the service charge by several hundred dollars without our requesting a discount. We were very happy with this company and will use them again.
Description of Work: Replaced a corroded electrical panel in the basement and applied sealant to prevent future water intrusion.

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

Marilyn K M.
06/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I emailed via Angie's List on Monday afternoon and received an almost immediate response, but was not able to deal with this further until Tuesday morning. Received a call (per my request) at opening of business on Tuesday, scheduled for Friday, but an opening came up and the electrician arrived on Tuesday afternoon. He was able to diagnose the problem and replace the burned out socket within half an hour.
Description of Work: Replaced a burned out socket in a bathroom ceiling 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
$107.5

JAIME L.
06/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It's an old house & took longer than any of us expected but the team was patient and thorough. They took their time, did as few cuts to the basement as necessary and got it done well. I am very pleased & would absolutely use them again.
Description of Work: I needed new cabling in my basement and an ethernet connection in my office.

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
$1,000

Sambarta R.
05/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Identified and solved major wiring problems in an old house. Confident and enjoy their work.
Description of Work: Corrected major wiring problems.

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
$1,600

Robin K.
05/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
This company gets it. They are professional and respectful of your time. As a woman, I sometimes get folks who talk down to me not realizing that I research everything so I have a pretty good idea of what they will be telling me before they get here. This company is honest, to the point and most importantly, they do what they say - no drama. The entire experience from the first phone call to the completion of the work was EXCELLENT! I cannot imagine using anyone else for my electrical needs.
Description of Work: I will be selling my house soon so I wanted to ensure that there would be no electrical issues during the house inspection. The company did a host of things to bring me up to code. They also replaced my patio 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
$1,000

James K.
04/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I would use them for anything.
Description of Work: Electrical. They installed my television and DVD.

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

Ronda L.
04/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
This company has the best Customer Service I have ever encountered. They are exceptional and we were so pleased with there workmanship and service. They made us one happy customer and I would recommend them very highly. There pricing is very fair. Thank you to your great team for doing such a superb job...don't hesitate and call them today!
Description of Work: New Electric Panel

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
$1,332

James H M.
02/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
The electrician arrived right on time - in face a few minutes early, which I love. We walked through the job and discussed what needed to be done. He also made a few suggestions. Once finished, he went right to work. It was a big job. I plan on using them again for any and all electrical work. The electrician that came to my house was Chris. If you want a job done right the first time and at a competitive price - use Tomato and ask for Chris.
Description of Work: They replaced all my recessed ceiling lights with LED's and installed the appropriate dimmers - 40 ceiling 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
$2,000

W. Scott N.
01/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We are putting one of our houses on sale so we are using services to get it ready. They're excellent, they're cost effective, very good and friendly. We used them a month to a month and a half ago. That was done very well. They fixed the problem and I thought the cost was very inexpensive for what they did. We spent around $550. It was quite reasonable. They came on time, they did what they said they would, they're friendly and they are reasonable in accommodating any issues. They know what they're doing.
Description of Work: We used Tomato Electric for the second or third time to do some work in our house. They installed 4 new circuits, put in plugs in 4 locations, one in the garage and the rest in the house and they also installed 2 bathroom fans that we purchased and put in the duct work to vent those fans correctly.

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
$550

Miki D.
01/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I had three separate pull chain lights in the unfinished part of our basement and wanted them put on one switch. Bob the owner was very responsive to emails as I had not discussed installing new lights when I first emailed them but just wanted them put on one switch and later thought about changing the lights themselves. It snowed and threw off their scheduling(which was totally understandable) and as such they came earlier than expected but Bob called beforehand and made sure that would be ok. Paul was the technician and gave great advice regarding size and number of fixtures and was very careful about putting down floor coverings and cleaning up after himself. He had to disconnect one light due to finding the wiring was illegal(done before we owned the house) but moved it and rewired it and left extra wiring so we could easily move things when we eventually finish the basement. He also checked all the other wiring in that half of the basement and made sure everything was up to code which I appreciated since I had already paid someone to rewire the basement years ago as it was obvious there was some illegal looking wiring but they had obviously missed some things. He also noted one fixture on the other side of the basement wasn't working and checked it for us that turned out to just a bulb issue. Overall I was very pleased with the service and thoroughness of the work and Paul's attentiveness to cleaning up and being careful of tracking in snow on my floors which I always appreciate.
Description of Work: Rewired and installed 2 basement fluorescent lights and put them on a new switch. Disconnected and moved a light that was found to be not up to code in 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
$273

Ivan S.
11/2014
5.0
electrician, home security systems
  + 0 more
As always, Tomato Electric did a great job. Paul, who has done other work for us arrived punctually, quickly and efficiently installed the camera. It's a pleasure dealing with Tomato Electric and, in particular, Paul who is not only super confident but is also a very nice and good person.
Description of Work: Installed a security camera on our patio using Ethernet cable.

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
$157.5

Daniel L.
08/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Arrived on time, was professional, clean, and courteous.
Description of Work: Replaced all toggle light switches with rocker switches. Fixed reversed polarity of one 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
$119

Wade K.
07/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
These guys are awesome. They've been to our house 3 different times, 2 of them for two different portions of the same job. Youssif is super nice, professional, and knows his stuff. They came on time, did an excellent job and were efficient, cleaned up after themselves, and were a dream to work with. Youssif even gave me lots of great advice while he was there. I will never use another electrician in the DC area after using these guys. Blown away! Thank you!
Description of Work: Extend wires before dry wall fixed; install recessed lighting in bathroom; re-routed cable and electric wires and installed electric plug.

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
$644

Ivan S.
07/2014
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, home security systems
  + 1 more
Paul arrived on time and knew exactly what to do. He worked quickly and efficiently and did a great job. Paul installed Ethernet cables to connect 3 of the cameras and power lines for the 4th camera (wifi connected) and infra red illuminator. He mounted the cameras on our patio and deck. I highly recommend Paul and Tomato Electric - they are topnotch professionals who do excellent work. PS - A few weeks ago Paul installed a ceiling fan in our living room and, once again, did a terrific job.
Description of Work: Installed 4 security cameras and a infra red illuminator that will be used to photograph and videotape deer and other wildlife visitors to our yard.

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

Mike T.
07/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I was referred to Bob and Tomato Electric by a friend and knew they were good at what they do. I checked them out on here almost as an after thought and seeing all the high marks I knew I had chosen the right folks to help me out. After getting into a renovation of a 1950 kitchen, looks like the first major renovation for it since being built, I looked at my brother who was helping me and we both thought it would be best to hire a real pro to make sure everything was in its proper place and up to Maryland code. So I called Bob Monday morning and he picked right up. I told him about the project and how far along we were, insulation, drywall and cabinets are in place, and I was worried some of it may have to come down for them to do the job properly. He was great and put me at ease and told me that was very doubtful. I got lucky along with them being so easy to work with, one of his guys was going to be in my area of town that morning on an estimate and he could stop by right after. They were there at 10 am on the nose! Mike came in, I asked a few questions, he was very informative, professional and nice as he informed me what all I needed and why to meet the areas of proper code. I received the estimate the next day in an email. I had them go ahead and price out a couple of additional items for later install work but decided to stick with just the kitchen work for now. I spoke to Bob the day I received to estimate to try and work out a good day to come in and do the work, due to the July 4th holiday and their normal workload we were working on a consolidated schedule. But low and behold he was able to get me set up on Saturday. The guys showed up right on time and were very nice. I walked them through the kitchen, explained what all was in the estimate, it all seemed pretty straight forward to them. I have a small kitchen with an open attic above for relatively easy access for them to operate. They walked me through what all they would be doing and roughly how long they thought it would take them, so I went outside and started on my weekend chores so they could do their work without me in the way. Sure enough, they finished darn close to the time they thought it would take. They cleaned up nicely and left my kitchen better than it was before they came in. They guys were very friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. I will use their services again! Well after I pay off my kitchen renovation.
Description of Work: Brought a kitchen renovation up to code with wiring, new outlets, added outlets, and installed recessed 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
$2,500

BESS G.
07/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
They were terrific. They did everything we wanted them to. Joe was pleasant and helpful, answered any questions I had, and worked neatly and well. The price was amazing for all the work they did and the time they spent. I gave a B for punctuality since there was an emergency (hospital needed) and they couldn't come the time originally scheduled. They did call back and rescheduled for the following day, so I thought they dealt with it well. They were a few minutes early when they came for the work, so I think that is more typical.
Description of Work: Added lights in two closets, added outdoor light fixture (ran new line) with two switches, added new outlet for additional equipment in basement, switched two indoor light fixtures.

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
$850

Margaret R.
06/2014
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
  + 1 more
The technician was very personable and knowledgeable, showed on time for the appointment, and completed a lot of work in a very short amount of time.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for him to provide electrical services. Specifically, he repaired an outlet and a ceiling fan, and he moved a couple of 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

Dimitrios D.
06/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Technician arrived on time and after a quick evaluation of our issues (several outlets that were not working correctly) got straight to work repairing and replacing several outlets. One needed extra attention because it had bad wiring but it didn't cost us any extra as it was all covered under the 2 hour big deal. The technician was professional, knowledgable, courteous and on time. I would use Tomato Electric again in a heartbeat.
Description of Work: This was a Big Deal for 2 hours of 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
$119

Frank S.
06/2014
3.0
lighting
  + -1 more
They did their job and put in a new thermometer for me. Unfortunately after they left another light in the house stopped working, but I have yet to follow up with them on that.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal from this company for: $119 for Two Hours of Electrical Labor.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$119

Thomas H.
06/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Overall the job went excellent. I would recommend them. This was the second time I used them.
Description of Work: I used Tomato Electric to install a couple of lights and circuit breakers.

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
$175

Jennifer P.
06/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Courteous, professional, prompt - got the job done correctly and quickly. I already have a call in to them for another job.
Description of Work: Installed a chandelier.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Michael R.
05/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Went perfect and like clockwork. Very professional, and was exactly what I purchased
Description of Work: Installed 4 recessed 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
$375

lisa S.
05/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
These guys were great! On time, very polite and did the work fast. I will definitely be calling them for all of my future electric needs!
Description of Work: Installed recessed lights which were purchased through an Angie's List deal.

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

Contact information

14436 Layhill Rd , Silver Spring, MD 20906

www.tomatoelectric.com

Service hours

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

Licensing

Bonded

Insured
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Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Plumbing,
Generator,
Home Security Systems,
Phone Wiring

FAQ

Tomato Electric is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 AM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 AM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 AM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 AM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 AM

Saturday: Closed

Tomato Electric accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Tomato Electric offers free project estimates.
No, Tomato Electric does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Tomato Electric does not offer a senior discount.
No, Tomato Electric does not offer emergency services.
No, Tomato Electric does not offer warranties.
Tomato Electric offers the following services: Service calls, heavy-ups, recessed lighting, chandeliers installation & exterior lighting, network and data installations, TV connection and TV wall installations, wireless sound systems, sonos, apple tv, landscape lighting, car charger installations.

Contact information

14436 Layhill Rd , Silver Spring, MD 20906

www.tomatoelectric.com

Service hours

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