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McDermott Electrical Contracting Inc

Electrical, Lighting

About us

McDermott Electric is a Class A electrical contractor based in Alexandria serving Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia. We offer a full list of services for residential, commercial applications. Owner operated. No extra charge for after-hours service calls.

Business highlights

34 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

We specialize in New Building Installations, Air-Conditioning Installations, Solar Panel Installations, Telecommunications and EcoSmart & Green Technologies.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.617 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
71%
4
24%
3
0%
2
6%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.6
value
4.2
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.5
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-17 of 17 reviews

Saule A.
01/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
On time, professional, completed job, and cleaned up after themselves. I would use their services again.
Description of Work: Re wired the coaxial cable in our older home.

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
$800

Fred L.
09/2013
5.0
lighting
  + -1 more
This was my first time using them, they were good to work with. They were very fair with their price. They quality was excellent. I would recommend them.
Description of Work: They installed some lights in the 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

Response from McDermott Electrical Contracting Inc
[member name removed], thank you for the opportunity to work with you, and also for taking the time to submit such a nice review. Sincerely, Kevin McDermott McDermott Electric.

Martha S J.
07/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Arrived on time after announcing his arrival by phone. Looked at the job to be done. Went to his truck one time, for the above the wall board pot. Finished the job, including unpacking the new light and loading it with an ecology bulb, and installing the light. Excellent service in under 30 minutes, and presented bill for a check. Polite and nice. His name was Elvis. He then left the building.
Description of Work: Replaced a ceiling light in the basement hallway. In replacing our purchased light, it was necessary to replace the above the wall board pot.

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
$140

Jonathan W.
05/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
They were professional on the phone and while doing the work. The bid was very competitive and the recessed lighting work was done perfectly, and on time. Absolutely no complaints -- I plan to have them come back to do additional work in the future.
Description of Work: Installed recessed lighting and 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
$500

Sarah D.
01/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
McDermott came the same day I called to replace a ceiling fan. Elvis was efficient and very neat in doing the installation. Mr. McDermott followed up to assure that I was happy with the service. I would use McDermott again.
Description of Work: Replace 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
$190

Nicholas Z.
08/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Fantastic - no problems
Description of Work: Fixed 2 outlets in 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
$48

LEAH C.
07/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more

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

Kathryn T.
05/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They use this company for service if I have any electrical problem.
Description of Work: The major utility company here in Virginia has an insurance addition called Dominion Products and Services.

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

Pamela Q.
09/2011
2.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Electrian(s) not able to make initial app't because of a vehicle maintenance problem. App't was rescheduled and crew was punctual. The labor was expensive and don't really believe that it was a two person job. Seems like it was a way to escalate the price of labor as we were charged by the number of men per hour. My husband has left a message with owner of company expressing his dissatisfaction with the high cost as well as the quality of the fan and we have not been extended the courtesy of a return phone call. Crew also left old fan in the attic; cleaned up work area in bathroom but not the attic. Am not satisfied with the quality of the new exhaust fan at all; very nosy. Disappointed as it was explained to the owner of the company that was the reason we were replacing the original fan; it was too loud. Turns out this one is louder than the one that was replaced. Doesn't appear to me that a company can have a good reputation if the owner will NOT even return phone calls.
Description of Work: Replaced bathroom exhaust fan as we felt it was too loud.

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

$363

Michael M.
11/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Good work, courteous, professional staff. But I doubt that two electricians were needed -- they seemed to take turns working on most of the projects, and I was charged an hourly rate for both of them.
Description of Work: They replaced two-prong outlets with three-prong outlets, added a switch and connected electricity to a new garbage disposer, and various other electrical work.

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

$500

Robert C.
08/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The total installation time was about a week because the existing fan motor was not the size customarily used by McDermott. The electricians were all professional and friendly.
Description of Work: Replaced attic fan.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Maria H.
06/2010
4.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I will split this - Electrical was A and Lighting was B-. I think the company is excellent for electrical work and the "behind the scenes" type of installations, I trusted what Kevin (the owner) said. I do not think they are strong in their aesthetic knowledge of lighting. We did the renovation in stages and it was complicated to get the drywall folks to leave for a day - have the elctricians come in and then the dry wall folks come back - but we did it. We are very pleased with the outlets and circuit breakers - no issues. They were professional and Kevin even identified other potential issues. The recessed lighting was another story - we tried to have them design the installation - the original design was impractical - lighting was over the floor instead of the workspace, the original installation did not have enough light, and we called them back to add another light. The staff was good about coming back and doing the second installation. The under the cabinet lighting was pretty - and it was expensive - we bought high quality lights. then slowly they fell - one after the other - it was due to the shortness of the screws. They repaired them - and we asked that the others be checked - the following week - they fell. We took that over and just bought other screws and finished the installation.
Description of Work: Kitchen Renovation: New Circuit breaker for microwave and refrigerator, intallation of outlets throughout kitchen, installation of under the cabinet lighting, and installation of recessed lighting.

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

$4,000

Eric B.
01/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Project went very well. Kevin McDermott is very punctual and friendly. We have used his company for services in the past and will do so again in the future. The price he charged was about the same as other estimates that I received for the job.
Description of Work: Mcdermott Electric installed a hot tub disconnect and a new branch circuit. This included removing the existing poor wiring job from the hot tub to the breaker panel and then rewiring.

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
$800

bonnie P.
02/2009
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Once we got started, it went smoothly and professionally.
Description of Work: Upgrading inside/outside boxes to 200 amps and bringing up to code; fixing bad wiring throughout house; installing additional lights/outlets/CAT5.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000

Fred S.
10/2008
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
McDermott arrived promptly and completed their work in good order and did not disrupt our household activities. Their prices seemed reasonable, we were very happy with their clean up procedures.
Description of Work: McDermott installed new lights in our basement rec room and repaired several of the fluorescent fixtures that were previously installed in our basement. They did a good job and we were very satisfied with their service.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$530

ANASTASIA K.
10/2006
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It went very well. The electricians were professional and kept the disruption and mess to a minimum. I experienced some problems subsequently with the outlet, and the company was timely in sending someone out to repair/replace. Although I've had one or two problems getting a call back when issues arose, I would still recommend them to friends and would use them again.
Description of Work: Installed an outdoor electrical outlet for me. Had to run wire from inside to the outside wall and then route it around a doorway.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

JOHN N.
07/2006
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The technician was on time and friendly. Note that this job was not scheduled as requested originally because of an administrative error. The company was very apologetic and rescheduled the work as soon as possible.
Description of Work: A service technician installed a light fixture for a bathroom.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$135

    Contact information

    5227 Leeward Ln, Alexandria, VA 22315


    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 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
    State Contractor License Requirements

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

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    Service Categories

    Electrical,
    Lighting

    FAQ

    McDermott Electrical Contracting Inc is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Saturday: Closed

    McDermott Electrical Contracting Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    No, McDermott Electrical Contracting Inc does not offer free project estimates.
    Yes, McDermott Electrical Contracting Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, McDermott Electrical Contracting Inc does not offer a senior discount.
    No, McDermott Electrical Contracting Inc does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, McDermott Electrical Contracting Inc offers warranties.
    McDermott Electrical Contracting Inc offers the following services: We specialize in New Building Installations, Air-Conditioning Installations, Solar Panel Installations, Telecommunications and EcoSmart & Green Technologies.

    Contact information

    5227 Leeward Ln, Alexandria, VA 22315


    Service hours

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