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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 51-75 of 162 reviews

Paul C.
05/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Paul from Tomato Electric was great. He came in early. We discussed the position of the 4 recessed lights to replace my outdated flourescent fixture in my townhous kitchen. Paul got right to work. He laid out protective cover on the floor and plastic over nearby areas. It turned out that the junction box under the fixture had to be relocated, which was not part of the original "big deal" price. However, the additional cost was very reasonable. He finished in about an hour and half and cleaned up the area afterwards. The resulting lights are dimmable, look great and I couldn't be happier with the overall experience. I plan to use Tomato Electric again in the future and would certainly recommend them to anyone needing electrical services.
Description of Work: Tomato Electric replace my outdated kitchen fixture in my townhouse with four 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
$440

Charmaine I.
05/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Paul was efficient, polite, and very considerate of the surrounding areas, both interior and exterior, which included taking precautions with a decorative tree. Due to the nature of the job, it was necessary for him to supply a few parts - the cost was reasonable. He got the job(s) done within the time that I purchased, and even changed a stubborn landscape light bulb. KUDOS to PAUL and TOMATO.
Description of Work: Installed swtich, outlet, and whole-house surge protector.

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

Terri J.
05/2014
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
  + 1 more
This was a 5-star experience for us all the way. Scheduling was easy and the installation appointment was seamless. Paul was prompt, courteous and knowledgeable. He made his plan, got down to work, and in short order had all four new lights in and working, while also changing out our ceiling fixture. The room was spotless when Paul was finished, and the lights are amazing! With the photos and information Paul took during his visit, we received an estimate for similar lights in six other rooms (at a discounted price), we scheduled the work (with 3 options for installation dates), and the other lights will go in this week. Additional lighting is changing the entire character of our home. They say as you age, you need better lighting everywhere, and now having the option to brighten a room with four 65w recessed lights on a dimmer has made me a believer. Everything from the first contact with this company, through scheduling, installation, estimation, pricing, and additional scheduling, could not have gone smoother, and the results are first-rate. Other contractors in this area should take notice: yes, it really can be this easy to make your customers happy. Friendliness, good communication, prompt service, professional presence, reasonable prices, and a first-rate product and service will ensure a satisfied customer. Why some companies feel the need to bring drama, delays, surprises, and disappointment to their jobs so often is just beyond me, especially when Bob and Tomato Electric make it look so natural and effortless to deliver a quality product on-time, on-budget and with respect and courtesy. Yes, it can be this easy.
Description of Work: We purchased the Big Deal for $375, giving us four new recessed lights in one of our bedrooms. There's nothing like a long, dark winter to make you wish all of your rooms were brighter, so we figured we'd see how these lights worked out and if everything went well, we'd do the same thing in other rooms. We could only buy one discounted installation, and it seemed like a good deal, with the regular price of $175/light. We had never used Tomato Electric before, but the timing seemed right, so we signed on and hoped for the best. Bob, the owner, promptly set up the appointment and within the week, Paul come to our home and installed four 5" recessed lights with a dimmer switch. We also asked Paul to change out a ceiling fan for a new fixture we had on hand. Paul spent an extra 20 minutes or so reviewing our additional rooms where we wanted more lighting, taking pictures and explaining where he would use existing wiring and where he would need to run new power wires or use wireless 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
$425

Jeannette O.
05/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I was very happy with this service--I have lights installed in a room where I've wanted them. The gentlemen from Tomato Electric pulled into my parking lot about 5 minutes early, walked up to my door at the stroke of 7:30 a.m. (our scheduled appointment), and had some suggestions for me as to where to place the lights. Once I decided, it took less than two hours for the lights and dimmer switch to be installed. I'm very pleased, and think I more than got my money's worth out of the job. Because the dimmer switch had to be added to a different place, I paid $145 extra for that work. Even so, it is still a very good deal, and I will definitely use them again when I need electrical work done.
Description of Work: I purchased on of the Angie's List Deals for installation of 4 recessed lights and 1 dimmer 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
$520

Joe H.
04/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
These guys were fantastic. Supremely friendly, could not see that they had even been in the house when they left. Highly professional.
Description of Work: Installed four 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
$400

W. Scott N.
04/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We really felt good about them, they did a good job. They had a good price, and they did it right. We just felt they were professional all around. They did what they said they were going to do, they had good workmanship, and they had a good price. They anticipated issues, and coordinated as necessary. Everybody was courteous and friendly, and they came on time. Everything went well, we were very pleased. We will have them back to do some more work here at the house. I would recommend them.
Description of Work: We used Tomato Electric. They heavied up the wires in the service lines, and they put in a brand new box.

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
$1,400

Parshotam S.
04/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I highly recommend Drain Surgeon!!! Jermaine was my plumber and he was excellent and very professional. He was on time and took the time to explain what he was doing. He made sure there were no leaks before leaving. I am definitely using this company next time I need help. Thanks
Description of Work: Installed a new faucet and sealed the drain pipe that was leaking slightly.

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
$99

Sharon D.
04/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Everything went smoothly, quickly, and with a great deal of courtesy and professionalism. The estimator came out, was very pleasant, and followed up with the estimate as promised. The work was scheduled, and the electricians came the day and time arranged. They worked quickly, were nice to deal with, and finished the work to the letter. They went above and beyond the call of duty to help me with a problem that was beyond their responsibility. The work was inspected by the county and passed with no problems. I would definitely recommend them to my friends and would use them again for any electrical work.
Description of Work: I had a heavy-up done. They changed the electrical panel in my home from fuses to 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
$1,960

Rowena G.
04/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
The work was scheduled for 7:30 AM and Paul was on time. he first explained what needed to be done, took measurements, told me where holes in the drywall would need to be made not only for the lights themselves, but to have access so the wiring could be run. I was asked if I wanted a separate switch from an existing one, what it would involve and how much it would cost. I decided to have the separate switch. Paul explained why the wires had to be run a certain way, and always up to code. Before he started, even if my floor was messy (it is being replaced) he placed a tarp in his work area and kept any "mess" to the minimum. he marked all the pieces of the drywall so my contractor could replace them. The recessed lights themselves were Philips Lightolier, which were excellent and top quality and not big box store generic types. At the end of the work he told me is had been doing this since the company opened, and it showed in the absolute perfection with which he performed the work. Paul also answered a lot of my questions patiently. I could not be happier and am glad I chose Tomato Electric for this work. The lights have made a world of a difference to my living space.
Description of Work: Recessed lights installed, purchased as Big Deal , labor and materials.

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
$385

William M.
04/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I contacted Tomato Electric through Angie's List and he responded the same day. An appointment was setup for the next workday which had to be postponed due to rain and I needed outside work done. We agreed upon the next day for the work to be done. The electrician was on time and called me to let me know he was on his way. The work was done in a timely manner and very professionally. All work areas were cleaned before he left.
Description of Work: He moved and replaced an outside outlet with a GFCI outlet and replaced seven 2-prong outlets in my basement with 3-prong 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
$251

Sarah O.
04/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The 2 men who arrived from Tomato Electric were prompt and professional. They quickly fixed the items on my list and were on their way. We would definitely use them again!
Description of Work: Replaced two broken reset switches in a fuse box, replaced a cracked outlet, checked all the outlets in the basement (one of which was reportedly out per an inspection report).

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
$225

Kim F.
04/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
From the first meeting with the owner of the company to the end of the job, this company met all my electric needs and expectations. I am a very picky homeowner and do not like having strangers in my house. However, they respected our home and did a wonderful job with making sure all the furniture was covered and properly cleaned up when they left. They knew to wear protective booties while in our home too. I really appreciated their attention to detail. It said a lot to me when both men had told me how long they worked for this company. Clearly when employees are at a company for a while (more than ten years) you know it is a solid company, one that takes care of its workers and in turn the workers take good care of clients. I liked them so much I had another small job to install a few new ceiling jobs and they came back and did a second job for me a couple of days ago. I think the best compliment a homeowner can give to a company is to use them again!
Description of Work: I used this provider twice. The first time they put in four recessed canisters in two different bedrooms. They also helped with some other minor electric issues around the house.

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
$160

Jan H.
03/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were excellent. They were a wonderful outfit. They arrived when they said they were going to. They were very, very professional. They did the outside outlet job within 15-20 minutes. They did a first rate job on the junction boxes. They were reasonably priced and we were certainly happy. We wouldn't hesitate to use them again. The first job was an Angie's List Big Deal and they didn't charge any extra. We use them now as our regular electricians. They evaluated the work done by the previous electrician and said that a lot of it would need to be rewired because it had not been done up to code. We had them come back two weeks later to do the work. They spent 2 hours and completely fixed the problem. We haven't had a problem since. It was close to $1,000 for the two times they have shown up.
Description of Work: We used Tomato Electric to do several jobs. The first job was a wiring job with an outside outlet. A month or so ago we used them to rewire some junction boxes that another electrician had messed up because we lost power in our rental downstairs in our basement.

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
$950

Sharon K.
03/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
The fellow who came was extremely nice and did the work well. Absolutely no complaints. Actually took only an hour--so perhaps we overpaid by buying the two-hour deal! But again, the guy was great.
Description of Work: De-installed an old wall lamp and installed two new wall lamps.

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
$120

Laura A.
03/2014
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician
  + 0 more
They were right on time and worked very efficiently until the work was done. The worker was very friendly and answered all of my questions as he worked. I would definitely recommend this company. They were excellent.
Description of Work: They came and installed a ceiling fan.

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

David L.
02/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
It was fine. They were on time. They worked quickly and got the job done.
Description of Work: I used the "Big Deal" that I purchased for the services of Tomato Electric. They did some electrical rewiring and a couple of light 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
$119

Clyde N.
02/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
My experience went very well. The staff was professional and friendly while visiting. I was pleased with the service and would recommend this company to others.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for 2 hours of electrical labor.

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

GILDA N.
02/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
He did a good job and I was pleased. The price was great because of the deal.
Description of Work: He replaced exterior light and repaired improper electrical work for light.

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
$119

Pam M.
02/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were punctual, polite, and did the work quickly and effectively.
Description of Work: Several small things.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Robin H.
02/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
From my first contact with Tomato Electric, they were professional, prompt, and courteous! I never waited more than a few hours when I emailed them. Paul came at 2:00 as promised. I was running late from school so I called the company. I was told, by Matt, "Don't worry. My wife is a teacher. It's okay, the electrician will wait there for you." Paul came in and was very friendly as well as competent. He KNOWS what to do in a timely fashion. The light was installed in about 15 minutes. That is competence!!!!! The fireplace took about 5 minutes to diagnose. It was the swich on the wall. Again, it was fixed without any problem. I then asked Paul a few other questions. He answered them competently and with a smile. This was the BEST experience I had with an electrician. I HIGHLY recommend this company for your electrical needs. Thank you Matt and Paul. It was a pleasure doing business with you and I will call back for other jobs!!!
Description of Work: A light was installed in my laundry room and the switch was replaced in my fireplace for the blower to work.

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
$100

Yohannes Z.
02/2014
5.0
lighting
  + -1 more
The worker was early. He did a very good job. I would recommend them and I would use them again.
Description of Work: They replaced my security lights in the backyard.

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

Vondale S.
02/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
The work was done in timely, professional manner and I would use this company again.
Description of Work: They replaced a bathroom fan, replaced switch plates in the bathroom, changed light bulbs in a hall fixture, and secured hanging wires in the basement and added missing switch plates there.

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

John M.
02/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Went very well. Before service exchanged e-mails several times. All were answered promptly. Bob gave me idea for new light fixtures too. Really pleased. Guys that did work were great. English is their first language, so that made communicating things very easy. Polite and helpful. On a scale of 10 stars, they get 12
Description of Work: Installed 2 lights (one very high off the floor) and 12 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
$400

Carole D.
01/2014
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
  + 1 more
They came to my house twice and they did an excellent job. I thought the cost was very reasonable and under what it should be. They found things that I didn’t even know. They fixed everything in this house. It was incredible. One of the ceiling lights had actually shorted out and there was a little bit of fire up there and I didn’t even know it. He said that the reason that it was okay was that it burned through the wire and it stopped. Everything turned out very well in the end. He was very clean and very fast. I was surprised that he got the work done quickly. They were very punctual and got out here to fix things right away. They even were trying to get out here the same day but they couldn’t but they called me back. It was a very good experience.
Description of Work: Tomato Electric came out to put a kitchen fan in and 2 ceiling lights in, and did a lot of electrical outlet work.

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

Frank S.
01/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Tomato Electric was extremely responsive and professional on the phone pior to and day of service. Technician arrived and left on time, and performed services efficiently and successfully and in a cordial manner.
Description of Work: Diagnosed ceiling fixture problem and made short term fix. Completed difficult wall socket installation in old house, and switched out an additional 2-way to 3-way wall socket.

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
$105.6

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