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Dependable One Electric Inc

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

Dependable One Electrical is a full-service electrical contracting business based in Fairfax, VA for residential customers. Our certified, Northern Virginia electricians have the training, tools and electrical experience necessary to handle a wide variety of services including electrical troubleshooting, electrical wiring repair, electrical fixture installation and electrical panel repair. We understand your need for thorough and reliable electrical repairs and installations and take pride in our ability to bring you the peace of mind you deserve. We're there when you need a quality electrician in Centreville, Fairfax or anywhere in the Northern Virginia area.

Business highlights

23 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Electrical installations, repairs and trouble shooting, recessed lighting,ceiling and attic fans, new circuits, panel upgrades, electrical upgrades, switches and outlets, fixture installations, landscape and security lighting, generator hook ups

Services we don't offer

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Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

5.0239 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
98%
4
0%
3
1%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.8
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 76-100 of 239 reviews

Lori E.
01/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Was able to tell from my phone call that it was a very simple fix and told me what to do and how to prevent it from happening in the future. No charge or service call was needed. Very happy that he shared that information with us rather than come out for a service call for such a simple thing. I also would have felt very stupid to have to have paid for such a simple fix so he saved me that embarassment as well.
Description of Work: Helped me over the phone.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Karen A.
12/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
They were Greta. They were very responsive to my request, came when scheduled and called to confirm they were on route. They were very clean and used drop cloths to protect our floors. They spoke to my husband on the phone to answer his questions. This is night and day from another electric company that I tried and they were not good. Kudos to this company for their high level of customer service!
Description of Work: We asked for assistance with fixing a light fixture, installing dimmers, checking switches that weren't working and giving advise on a room that needed a switch.

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
$260

Michael M.
10/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Steve promised the afternoon but he and his helper arrived just about noon which worked out well for us. He looked over where we wanted the outlets and gave us options on how we wanted it to look (inset or projecting). Steve also reviewed other work we wanted to have done in the future, giving rough orders of magnitude (ROM) estimates. His work is very fast but he took time to explain everything. He gives a very fair price, he stood by his internet quote, and performed quality work. I would not hesitate to have him handle all my household electrical needs in the future. I would definitely recommend his company.
Description of Work: Installed outside 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
$470

VICTOR E.
10/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They did a great job. They were inexpensive and they were fast. The were nice and explained everything to me.
Description of Work: He fixed a wiring problem we had with a wall socket and he checked the basement for a lighting problem.

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

Cali B.
09/2014
5.0
electrician, outdoor lighting, lighting
  + 1 more
They were great. These guys came to my house to perform electrical work so that I could meet county codes for my new sliding door and new deck. Mike is super friendly, responsive, professional, and pleasant to work with. They are pretty busy, which requires a bit of flexible scheduling--but I think it's because they do good work. I'd definitely hire again.
Description of Work: Moved inside outlet, installed outside outlet, and outside light.

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
$1,200

Charles P.
08/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
This was the second time I had Mike at my house to do electrical work. He arrived within the time window and called 20-30 mins before arriving. He installed the outlet on the outside of my garage and it took a little over an hour. Would hire again.
Description of Work: Install exterior electrical outlet

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
$260

Gary E.
08/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Steve sent Mike for this job... arrived on time, worked quickly and cleanly, and was a pleasure to have in our house. Mike took a few minutes to listen to what I wanted, made sure it was the right way to do it, and got it done quickly. The job looks clean and professional. Not much else I can say... everything was just the way it should be, quick and easy. I was pleasantly surprised by what I thought was a very reasonable price for the work. Second time I've used Dependable-One... second great experience.
Description of Work: Installed arc fault interrupters, installed a new ground bus bar and connected new circuits from basement remodel into electrical 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
$265

Kyle B.
07/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I tried to contact this provider through Angie's List but I received no response via My Messages. So the next day I called them and sent them a service request form via their website. Later that same day I got an e-mail apologizing for the delayed response and asking me to call them back to get on their schedule. The next morning I called and scheduled a service appointment for them to arrive 3 business days later between 1pm and 3pm. Just before 3pm on the day of the appointment they called to say their current job was running late but they would be sending over an electrician who could be there in 30-45 minutes. At 3:30pm the doorbell rang and I was greeted by a nice gentleman who asked me to describe the problem. I informed them of all the details and the fact that I had previously hired another electrician from a different company to fix the problem but that other guy worked for 1 hour and failed to find the problem and gave up. That other electrician told me to let him know if I ever found out what the root cause was! After 10 minutes of troubleshooting the technician from Dependable One asked to see the attic. 10 minutes later he came back down saying he'd found the problem and we were "this close" to our house burning down due to electrical wires with exposed insulation caused by squirrels that had gotten into our attic. He snapped a picture with his cell phone to show me and he also showed me the burnt wires he replaced when the job was completed. Thank goodness he made the effort to look in our dusty attic! He installed a box and replaced the damaged wiring and informed us of next steps to take to avoid recurrence of the problem. I am very thankful that our house didn't burn down and that Dependable One found the problem and fixed it the first time!
Description of Work: Repaired open circuit due to burnt electrical wires in attic caused by squirrels chewing through wire insulation.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$253

Nick V.
07/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I have used them in the past and like their service. Recently a vacuum cleaner shorted-out a outlet, leaving a plume of soot on the drywall. I called Dependable One that morning and that afternoon they sent an electrician who not only changed the outlet, he change a switch that was shorting-out and he cleaned the soot off the wall. All for $150! The quick and thorough service was much appreciated as we have our house listed for sale and need everything in good order.
Description of Work: Replaced an outlet and light 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
$150

Teri B.
06/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We couldn't be more pleased with the service and work done by Steve and his crew. Every step of the way they were quick to respond to our request for estimate and worked with us regarding providing our own exhaust fan. Very friendly, professional, clean and courteous. Response time was amazing and they were right on time. Everything was spotless when they left, you'd never have known they were there. We were also able to use a $20 Angie's list coupon so it made the job that much more affordable. We will us them again and would recommend them to anyone!!
Description of Work: Installed wiring for 3 top floor ceiling lights to include installation for ceiling fans for 2. Added ducting and installation of a new bathroom exhaust 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
$900

Riley H.
05/2014
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
  + 1 more
Steve made my initial appointment and was also able to provide a estimate for me and set up my appointment immediately over the phone. Michael from Dependable One Electric arrived on time and worked at my home from about 11:30 am until 8 pm! That's right OVER 8 hours of work! During that time, Michael worked tirelessly and well to complete all my jobs in one visit. I was particularly impressed with his focus and attention to detail. He is an independent worker and seems to work best when left alone to finish his work without interruption. The new outlets he installed look VERY PROFESSIONAL and perform to my expectations. I heartily recommend Dependable One Electric Inc. I will call them again myself in any further electrical work is needed at my home. A+ company in my book!
Description of Work: Installed a new gable-mount attic fan to replace a broken one, installed three exterior lights (one porch and two security lights), fixed/replaced three interior outlets, and most importantly, installed two 20 amp indoor 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
$900

SUSYN C.
04/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very good, was a bit nervous as they did not call day before or day of to confirm. But called on the way to the house, showed up on time. Performed service well, gave me options on what to do with the light switch (keep the timer or just put in an on-off switch). Competent work, done in reasonable time. Cost ok, I have paid more to other electricians since it involved at least 45 minutes of work. Nothing happens for just $100 any more but at least it wasn't $200, $130 total. Used my Angie's discount for the service call. Knowledgeable technician.
Description of Work: Installed new deck light 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
$130

Radford B.
03/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Steve and Mike could not have been better. Steve went out of his way to meet our schedule, even if it meant him working late, or changing his own schedule. What started out as what we thought was any easy job, it proved to be much more complicated than we thought. They were excellent at explaining what they were doing, and why. They were able to do everything that we asked, and made all of our wishes happen. Don't hesitate to hire Steve and his team, you will not be disappointed.
Description of Work: Installed Recessed Lighting, installed new plugs, re-routed wiring, installed new 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

Garrett V.
03/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They did great work and we were very happy with the service.
Description of Work: He rewired the existing wiring in our under-cabinet lighting and installed a new switch. He was able to hide the wires and updated everything to code.

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
$1,275

Larry G.
03/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I was very pleased with the work both electricians did. An old 100 amp box was replaced with a new 200 amp box and twice as many circuits. They were on time, both very personable, the work was first rate and I was completely satisfied. I have other work to do and I will definitely hire them again.
Description of Work: Replaced 50 year old electrical circuit box with up-to-date 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
$2,300

Judy W.
02/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The work went excellent. He was also excellent. He was punctual, professional, and courteous.
Description of Work: He changed out my electical 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
$200

David T.
01/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Quality workmanship. Very responsive. Would definitely recommend to everyone I know.
Description of Work: Rewired entire hot tub and replaced conduit. Fixed everything that wasn't right.

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

Kurt K.
01/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I called at 0920. By 1035 the problem was fixed. The rep (Greg) showed up fixed the shorted wires and the hot water heater worked.
Description of Work: Fixed the electrical junction box feeding the hot water heater.

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
$145

Gabriel W.
01/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Excellent. We have consistently gone back to Dependable One Electrical because: A - they do good work and B - we like these guys. On the project in question, we already had the materials and a few dates. Steve called me on a Thursday and his team was out Friday afternoon. As always, they did a great job. The lights were all installed in a few hours and look great. Afterwards I had a dumb question regarding a loose outlet box in the dining room that Steve took a look at and explained it was a remodel box and how it just needed to be tightened. This was par for the course for Dependable One Electrical. We've come to know his team and we are genuinely comfortable with them in our home. Frankly, not being people persons (which we're not) that's saying a lot for us.
Description of Work: Installed recessed lighting and several flush mount 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

Randolph U.
01/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I needed a 220 volt receptacle moved in the laundry room about 10 feet because the dryer was going to be relocated. Michael did the work in a timely manner, was very professional, and a nice guy too. He rewired another receptacle, and corrected a minor code violation. I feel that the price that was charged was reasonable for the work that was done, and I will definitely use them next time I need an electrician.
Description of Work: Moved one receptacle, rewired another receptacle, and checked room for code violations.

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
$255

Susan A.
01/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Awesome experience! 2 days after Christmas and getting ready to head out of town our dishwasher flooded. After water was removed using Service Master, we wanted an Electrician to inspect the damage to the electrical. Water had poured out of recessed lights and smoke detector in our finished basement. Dependable One came out promptly, thoroughly inspected damage and re-assured us that it was safe to turn circuit back on. I would definitely use them in the future.
Description of Work: Inspected Electrical after dishwasher flooded into lights and smoke detector located in finished 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
$125

Jean R.
12/2013
5.0
ceiling fans
  + -1 more
Needed an attic fan replaced on my townhouse. |I made an appointment with the owner, so I knew a week ahead of time when and what time someone would arrive at my address. The electrician that arrived at my house was professional, on time, and completed work within an hour and a half. He was very informative, and gave me info on my roof, in addition to temporarily sealing a vent cap that is also in need of repair ~ at no extra charge. I would call this company again for electrical services.
Description of 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
$425

Craig E.
11/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I decided to wait until the Spring to have the work done. However, I am compelled to write a review as my experience with Dependable One Electrical was superb. Steve was quick to respond to my questions, was punctual when providing the estimate (even in a pouring rain), and provided a very fair quote for the work. I would highly recommend this company to anyone requiring Electrical work.
Description of Work: Was going to install new power panel and then run power to shed

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

Patricia C.
11/2013
4.0
ceiling fans
  + -1 more
They installed an outdoor fan. After coming out to look at the job it took some time to hear back from them. They confused my house with another house so they didn't know what type of work I needed. The owner had to come out for a second visit to straighten things out. Then there was some confusion over the price of the job, it was eventually straighten out. Having said all that they did a good job installing the outdoor ceiling fan. I would use them again but I would make sure everyone is on the same page.
Description of Work: .

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$287

Sarah S.
11/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I called Steve on Tuesday afternoon. He was able to send Greg over on Wednesday morning. Greg was extremely polite and knowledgeable. He completed the job quickly and efficiently. He also noticed another (non-electrical) problem in the attic and brought that to my attention. Overall, I am extremely pleased with both the service and the price! I will certainly recommend them and use them again if needed.
Description of Work: There were loose wires in the attic that needed to be contained in a mounted junction 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
$150

Contact information

11946 Goodwood Dr., Fairfax, VA 22030

http://www.Dependable1electrical.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

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

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Generator,
Appliance Repair - Small,
Plumbing,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Appliance Repair

FAQ

Dependable One Electric Inc is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Dependable One Electric Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Dependable One Electric Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Dependable One Electric Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Dependable One Electric Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Dependable One Electric Inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Dependable One Electric Inc offers warranties.
Dependable One Electric Inc offers the following services: Electrical installations, repairs and trouble shooting, recessed lighting,ceiling and attic fans, new circuits, panel upgrades, electrical upgrades, switches and outlets, fixture installations, landscape and security lighting, generator hook ups
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Contact information

11946 Goodwood Dr., Fairfax, VA 22030

http://www.Dependable1electrical.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM