William G Hyman Electrical Contractor

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

Voted Best service for over 50 years. Our trained experienced electricians can offer you a full range electrical work from expert troubleshooting & repair of electrical systems, installation of new outlets, switches, lighting and other electrical installation services. Whether it is one light fixture or a comprehensive wiring service upgrade or Heavy-Up, we have the necessary tools, knowledge and experience to turn your plan into reality. For immediate service or help answering any questions, please don't hesitate to call 301-622-1777 or email us directly. service@hymanelectric.com

Business highlights

45 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Service Upgrades, Electrical Heavy-ups, Circuit breakers, Replacement panels, Fuse box replacement, New Circuits, Air conditioner wirng, Kitchen outlets, Appliance wiring, Electrical Wiring, Recessed lighting, LED Lighting, LED Under cabinet lighting, vent fan installation, lighting design & installation, renovations, new construction, additions, troubleshooting & repair, Cable TV, Phone, Network wiring.

Services we don't offer

Commercial buildings, multi-family condominiums & apartment buildings. Ceiling fans installed only in conjunction with other work.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9429 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
93%
4
3%
3
2%
2
1%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.5
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 301-325 of 429 reviews

RACHEL G.
09/2008
5.0
lighting
  + -1 more
Hyman Electric did a terrific job, start to finish. Apparently not a lot of thought had gone into the lighting design originally, but Bill Hyman and his staff had good ideas that have made the house infinitely more attractive. In the process, they also solved a number of practical problems (like a poorly lit staircase and dark closets). They started within a couple of days of our accepting their estimate, in contrast to several contractors who said they couldn't get to the job for weeks.
Description of Work: We had recessed lighting and closet fixtures installed throughout our newly-constructed house in DC, as well as several newly constructed exterior fixtures.

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
$1,100

Vicki S.
09/2008
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We originally called Hyman Electric because our kitchen lights keep flicking on and off. They came out and found the problem quickly. They also discovered that we had original wiring in the house and it was a fire hazard, so we asked them to come back out and heavy up our electric. They came out the following week and was able to complete the project in one day. They were very professional and I felt comfortable leaving them in my home without my being there.
Description of Work: Kitchen lights keep flicking on and off and they came out and found the problem. They also discovered that we had original wiring and was a fire hazard, so they came back and upgraded our electric.

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
$2,500

Brian B.
09/2008
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Asked a lot of questions on the phone to understand the job and come prepared. Called ahead, arrived on time, gave me great information, suggestions and options. Then quoted a price by task, and gave me a choice of thinking about it, scheduling or going ahead. Two hours later they were cleaned up and on their way.
Description of Work: Installed outdoor motion-activated light and put a switch on an existing outlet.

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
$625

Vicki S.
09/2008
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We originally called Hyman Electric because our kitchen lights keep flicking on and off. They came out and found the problem quickly. They also discovered that we had original wiring in the house and it was a fire hazard, so we asked them to come back out and heavy up our electric. They came out the following week and was able to complete the project in one day. They were very professional and I felt comfortable leaving them in my home without my being there.
Description of Work: Kitchen lights keep flicking on and off and they came out and found the problem. They also discovered that we had original wiring and was a fire hazard, so they came back and upgraded our electric.

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
$2,500

Brian B.
09/2008
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Asked a lot of questions on the phone to understand the job and come prepared. Called ahead, arrived on time, gave me great information, suggestions and options. Then quoted a price by task, and gave me a choice of thinking about it, scheduling or going ahead. Two hours later they were cleaned up and on their way.
Description of Work: Installed outdoor motion-activated light and put a switch on an existing outlet.

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
$625

CHRISTOPHER P.
08/2008
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
My air conditioning stopped working and the HVAC company said the problem was with the electrical system. I called this company and they came immediately to investigate the problem. Alec immediately determined that my new A/C had overloaded the old electrical system and blown the circuit breaker, which he replaced. But he also found that the overload had been exacerbated by water leaking into my main electrical panel, and found that the system itself had insufficient amps to power the house. With the A/C now blowing again, he scheduled a time to come back the next week and upgrade the system. He also put in a new outlet on my outdoor deck. He came exactly when he said he would, clearly explained all the issues, and gave me various options without pressuring one way or the other. I opted for the more expensive solution, because I worried about the safety issues of water in my main panel. After the work was finished, Mr. Hyman called me to check to see if everything was okay. They weren't the cheapest estimate I received, but I felt it was worth the money to have their level of service and quality.
Description of Work: Upgraded electrical panel, identified and repaired problem with overloaded electrical system and water damage.

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
$3,100

CHRISTOPHER P.
08/2008
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
My air conditioning stopped working and the HVAC company said the problem was with the electrical system. I called this company and they came immediately to investigate the problem. Alec immediately determined that my new A/C had overloaded the old electrical system and blown the circuit breaker, which he replaced. But he also found that the overload had been exacerbated by water leaking into my main electrical panel, and found that the system itself had insufficient amps to power the house. With the A/C now blowing again, he scheduled a time to come back the next week and upgrade the system. He also put in a new outlet on my outdoor deck. He came exactly when he said he would, clearly explained all the issues, and gave me various options without pressuring one way or the other. I opted for the more expensive solution, because I worried about the safety issues of water in my main panel. After the work was finished, Mr. Hyman called me to check to see if everything was okay. They weren't the cheapest estimate I received, but I felt it was worth the money to have their level of service and quality.
Description of Work: Upgraded electrical panel, identified and repaired problem with overloaded electrical system and water damage.

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
$3,100

SONIA S.
08/2008
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He was terrific. I felt like he knew exactly what he was doing. He was very honest and straight forward, there were no games. We were in good hands with him. He was also able to provide feedback on whether things were necessary or not.
Description of Work: He did a lot of electrical work in the process of restoring our home.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

SONIA S.
08/2008
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He was terrific. I felt like he knew exactly what he was doing. He was very honest and straight forward, there were no games. We were in good hands with him. He was also able to provide feedback on whether things were necessary or not.
Description of Work: He did a lot of electrical work in the process of restoring our home.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Katherine T.
08/2008
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were very professional. They didn't quit on me when they couldn't figure out some stuff. They showed up on time to do the work and stayed late to get the work done.
Description of Work: They rewired the whole basement in one of our old houses.

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
$2,700

Katherine T.
08/2008
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were very professional. They didn't quit on me when they couldn't figure out some stuff. They showed up on time to do the work and stayed late to get the work done.
Description of Work: They rewired the whole basement in one of our old houses

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
$2,700

Deborah K.
08/2008
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They came out very promptly (within 3 hours of calling - others we called said it would be 4 days before they could fit us in), called on their way, were very communicative during the visit, and came out the following morning to do the heavy up. While here, they noticed the neutral wire from the electric pole was disconnected, so they took the initiative to call the power company on our behalf and after the work was done, they called to check if they had come and gave us a rundown of what to tell them. Owner also called after the visit to check up on how it went. They left everything neat - the electrician even took before and after photos of inside the old and new panel so he could show us all that had been done. The owner even offered to write a letter for the insurance co. if we were going to claim the blown condenser on insurance as that probably was caused by the power company's downed neutral.
Description of Work: Flickering lights and a blown fuse for the HVAC compressor seemed to be more than an HVAC problem, so we called them in. Discovered many issues inside electrical box and the first attempts to change out the breaker that kept blowing showed there were bigger problems lurking - there was a serious issue with the HVAC condenser as well as other issues. They suggested we needed to heavy up to a 200 amp service (we had 150 amp for a large house with a lot of demand due to HVAC, window units and a pool pump), as well as clean up the circuitry and get rid of some old breakers.

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
$2,600

Neil F.
08/2008
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I called William Hyman to inquire about replacing open grounded outlets with grounded outlets. After describing the state of our home's electric, William advised that we wait until we do a renovation as the job would be rather involved. He offered less expensive temporary options and spent a lot of time explaining electric 101 to me. Although I have decided not to get the work done at this moment, William Hyman will be the first electrician I call when we do renovate our home in a number of years.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Neil F.
08/2008
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I called William Hyman to inquire about replacing open grounded outlets with grounded outlets. After describing the state of our home's electric, William advised that we wait until we do a renovation as the job would be rather involved. He offered less expensive temporary options and spent a lot of time explaining electric 101 to me. Although I have decided not to get the work done at this moment, William Hyman will be the first electrician I call when we do renovate our home in a number of years.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kate M.
07/2008
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We'll absolutely use them to fix this problem and several others in our new home.
Description of Work: Hyman Electric came to investigate a buzzing coming from our doorbell box -- and sparked when we poked at it. They were *very* prompt, even coming after business hours to help us figure out how serious a problem we had. They unhooked the doorbell free of charge, and solved the immediate problem.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

BETH M.
07/2008
3.0
lighting
  + -1 more
The electrician hung the vanity light too low so that when the medicine cabinet door was opened it nicked the bottom of the light. He also marked the newly painted wall. It looked like he hung the light in one place, screwed it in and then moved it. I had to put a cushion under the fixture to lift the fixture away from the mirror. I reported the problem to the company when I paid the bill. To his credit, the electrician called and apologized and offered to return and fix it. Because I already made it work, I declined.
Description of Work: The electrician (not the owner) hung a vanity light in the bathroom that required a box to be installed for the fixture as none was present.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

$200

BETH M.
07/2008
3.0
lighting
  + -1 more
The electrician hung the vanity light too low so that when the medicine cabinet door was opened it nicked the bottom of the light. He also marked the newly painted wall. It looked like he hung the light in one place, screwed it in and then moved it. I had to put a cushion under the fixture to lift the fixture away from the mirror. I reported the problem to the company when I paid the bill. To his credit, the electrician called and apologized and offered to return and fix it. Because I already made it work, I declined.
Description of Work: The electrician (not the owner) hung a vanity light in the bathroom that required a box to be installed for the fixture as none was present.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

$200

Kate M.
07/2008
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We'll absolutely use them to fix this problem and several others in our new home.
Description of Work: Hyman Electric came to investigate a buzzing coming from our doorbell box -- and sparked when we poked at it. They were *very* prompt, even coming after business hours to help us figure out how serious a problem we had. They unhooked the doorbell free of charge, and solved the immediate problem.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Mina P.
07/2008
5.0
lighting
  + -1 more
Very positive experience. Courteous and respectful. Did job asked and made recommendations for future job I inquired about.
Description of Work: Replaced 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
$400

Mina P.
07/2008
5.0
lighting
  + -1 more
Very positive experience. Courteous and respectful. Did job asked and made recommendations for future job I inquired about.
Description of Work: Replaced 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
$400

KENNETH R.
07/2008
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I thought he was fine. I thought that everything was excellent. He showed up on time to the appointment. Whatever had to be done, he did. I would recommend him to others and use him again in the future.
Description of Work: He replaced an outdoor electrical receptacle and put a weather proof cover on it.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$185

Ken V.
07/2008
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I spoke with Mr. Hyman on the phone directly. Although he did not have people that worked weekends, I was able to get an early appointment on a Friday of the same week. A rather young guy in shorts showed up inside the window he gave to replace the line. Although he was dressed rather casual, his work was professional. He worked rather quickly, cleaned up after himself and did an excellent job. The only negative was the price was higher than what I had been quoted by another company for more work.
Description of Work: I needed a 50A line replaced for an electric stove and a new outlet for it to go from a 2 line to 4.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Ken V.
07/2008
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I spoke with Mr. Hyman on the phone directly. Although he did not have people that worked weekends, I was able to get an early appointment on a Friday of the same week. A rather young guy in shorts showed up inside the window he gave to replace the line. Although he was dressed rather casual, his work was professional. He worked rather quickly, cleaned up after himself and did an excellent job. The only negative was the price was higher than what I had been quoted by another company for more work.
Description of Work: I needed a 50A line replaced for an electric stove and a new outlet for it to go from a 2 line to 4.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

KENNETH R.
07/2008
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I thought he was fine. I thought that everything was excellent. He showed up on time to the appointment. Whatever had to be done, he did. I would recommend him to others and use him again in the future.
Description of Work: He replaced an outdoor electrical receptacle and put a weather proof cover on it.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$185

LISA F.
07/2008
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
They did such great job. They did such a good job with what we hired them to do that I had them do some additional work.
Description of Work: They installed some light fixtures and put in recessed lighting in our kitchen.

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
$3,000

Contact information

712 Notley Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904

http://www.hymanelectric.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:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
ECC711
Trade License Locale
District Of Columbia
Trade License Authority
Washington DC: Trades

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

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Home inspection,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Phone Wiring,
Home Security Systems

FAQ

William G Hyman Electrical Contractor is currently rated 4.9 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: Closed

William G Hyman Electrical Contractor accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, William G Hyman Electrical Contractor offers free project estimates.
Yes, William G Hyman Electrical Contractor offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, William G Hyman Electrical Contractor does not offer a senior discount.
No, William G Hyman Electrical Contractor does not offer emergency services.
Yes, William G Hyman Electrical Contractor offers warranties.
William G Hyman Electrical Contractor offers the following services: Service Upgrades, Electrical Heavy-ups, Circuit breakers, Replacement panels, Fuse box replacement, New Circuits, Air conditioner wirng, Kitchen outlets, Appliance wiring, Electrical Wiring, Recessed lighting, LED Lighting, LED Under cabinet lighting, vent fan installation, lighting design & installation, renovations, new construction, additions, troubleshooting & repair, Cable TV, Phone, Network wiring.
Commercial buildings, multi-family condominiums & apartment buildings. Ceiling fans installed only in conjunction with other work.

Contact information

712 Notley Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904

http://www.hymanelectric.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:
Closed