Kolb Electric Inc

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

We are a family owned and operated business that has been serving the Baltimore, Washington Metropolitan area since 1925. We are committed to providing superior electrical services. The valuable advantages we can offer you are great service, high quality and experienced workers at a competitive price.

Business highlights

100 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential & commercial electric service, breaker panel installation, back up generators, recessed lighting, indoor & outdoor lighting, fire alarm systems, surveillance & security systems, finished basements, ceiling fan & attic fan installation, switch & outlet repair, bucket truck service, power quality analysis, infrared thermograph, data and telephone systems, property management.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.4216 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
65%
4
15%
3
6%
2
4%
1
10%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
4.2
professionalism
4.4
responsiveness
4.5
punctuality
4.6

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Showing 151-175 of 216 reviews

Steven A.
11/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
very staisfied
Description of Work: whole house surge protection

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

Abby Z.
04/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Pat C.
01/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Jack B.
12/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very well, thorough quality work
Description of Work: Repair a frayed outlet supply

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
$150

Adelia H.
10/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

ELIZABETH W.
09/2007
2.0
electrician
  + -1 more
When they left, the fans were not exhausting anything. They had to come back and when I still was having problems, they never came back again. They were a big hassle and I wouldn t recommend them to others and I would warn people against them.
Description of Work: Kolb Electric put in 2 new attic fans in 2 different locations.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
5.0

$492

Response from Kolb Electric Inc
We returned the next day when the customer had a problem and corrected the problem free of charge as a recall. We have no record of the customer calling with any additional problems after the initial recall.

WILLIAM T O.
08/2007
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were recommended to me by a heating and cooling company. I am intending to hire them to complete the electrical system upgrade. During the visit, they were prompt and thorough with their work. With the estimate, they gave it to me the next day. When it came to the installation of the electric line, they came within a couple of days of me contacting them.
Description of Work: The electrician installed a 220 electric line. During their visit, they also gave me an estimate to upgrade the electrical system in my house. My home is 100 plus years old.

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
$325

KATHLEEN S.
12/2006
1.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Workers showed up 20 minutes late. Left gaping holes in ceiling after installing fixtures. Workmanship shoddy. Kept shaking me down for more money for parts, would disappear for an hour, kept hinting he gets tips, terrible experience.
Description of Work: 3 light fixtures installed.

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

$475

Response from Kolb Electric Inc
Call was scheduled in a window of time and technician showed up within that window. We show no record of this customer calling to complain about this service. We would have appreciated knowing if the circumstances as stated in this report are true because this type of behavior would NOT be tolerated.

SPENCE P.
10/2006
5.0
ceiling fans
  + -1 more
Kolb Electric was great. The fan was replacing a light fixture that had been secured to an old gas pipe for a gas light fixture. Tony helped me trouble shoot the problem over the phone and, after I was not able to find a correct mounting bracket at a home store, offered to send the tech out to find the right part. The tech was able to find a mounting bracket in his truck that would secure to the old pipe. He took his time and installed the fan correctly. It looks great, runs perfectly and I am very pleased. I would use them again!
Description of Work: Installed new mounting bracket for ceiling fan, then installed fan itself. Changed out dimmer switch to standard 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
$248.06

TODD J.
08/2006
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
This experience started off with the receipt of an abrupt phone call stating if we didn't call back in 5 minutes our appointment would be cancelled. When we sorted this out, i.e. they had the wrong appointment time down, the caller apologized and we were back on track. The electrician at the house was good, but he balked at doing the work and then taking credit card as a form of payment.
Description of Work: Install new circuit for bathroom light.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$203.04

JUDITH G.
08/2006
1.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
First, someone came to do an estimate and never got back to me. I was told this man had been fired so I continued working with them because I had heard good things and this was ''one'' bad employee. Over my objection, the electrician who did the work short-wired the fixtures so that they would work temporarily while he ordered new one. He never ordered them. When I followed up twice, I was finally told to go to Home Depot and get them myself but the supervisor never got back to me with model numbers or enough details for me to actually go and buy them without disconnecting one myself to take it with me! In the meantime, these fixtures were a potential fire hazzard. I had to have another electrician do the work to get it right. I will NEVER use this company again and you shouldn't either.
Description of Work: Install new light, replace several ceiling spotlight fixtures that did not work because heat sensors had burnt out.

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

$792

Karen M.
05/2006
3.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The electrician was prompt, polite, but not communicative enough. He decided on his own to put the line through a different wall (than the one decided on by the estimator) and ended up drilling through a water pipe. To repair the pipe, a piece of roof needed to be torn up. The plumbing and roofing bills exceeded the electrical bill. The supervisor who came quickly to survey the damage was excellent and agreed to pay for repairs without getting multiple estimates. They were very fair.
Description of Work: Installed a dedicated electrical line for a roof deck hot tub.

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


NICOLE B.
04/2006
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Terrible. Made an appointment several days ahead for a technician to come out later that week. We were told they would call 30 minutes in advance. When they hadn't called or showed up on time, we started calling the store, but were dumped to voice mail for 30 minutes and unable to get anyone on the line. We finally managed to get somebody after dialing around to another office. The technician still wasn't available to come out, and we probably would have sat another hour. There are a lot of electricians in town. Don't waste your time on this one.
Description of Work: Wanted a ceiling light replaced.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


ROBERT S.
02/2006
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were the cheapest estimate I received. They were on-time for both appointments. They suggested a cheaper alternative to the cabling then I requested. The electrician spent 30 minutes describing how to properly operate the transfer switch. He helped set up a transfer switch test with me. He explained the procedure to me while he was installing the system. I learned a lot.
Description of Work: The company installed a transfer switch for my generator.

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

JUDITH E.
02/2006
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
My experience was much less painful than I expected. The sales rep. arrived promptly and gave me a quote on site. He immediately booked my work for the dates I requested. The electricians arrived right on time. The job was scheduled for two days, but the electricians handled practically everything on the first day with minimal work to be done on the second. Everyone from the receptionist to the sales rep. to both installers were courteous and conscientious. The electricians made certain my house remained as clean as when they arrived...and they were careful not to let any of my five indoor cats out. I will definitely call Kolb for any future work.
Description of Work: They installed new washer and dryer outlets, repaired loose electrical junction, installed/replaced new breaker, installed two outside GFIs and mounted exterior lights at two exits, installed a stronger ground wire and rod, updated interior outlets (to include GFIs where needed), installed two tracks and six pendant lamps, installed additional outlets as requested, and performed an overall safety check.

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
$2,590

PEG H.
02/2006
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Hard to get estimator to come at a convenient time; electrician was late, went home sick, didn't call to advise he wasn't coming when he promised; hard to make contact with company regarding electrician not showing up; had to reschedule job. Electrician showed up 1 1/2 hours late, worked only basic contract, refused to do additional work as agreed on in contract. Job only took less than three hours instead of 6 hours estimator predicted. Had to stop check to get company to call me back. They now promise to complete job, and adjust cost. Electrician stole a box of cookies out of cabinet where circuit breaker box was located.
Description of Work: Replaced 22 ungrounded outlets with grounded outlets.

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

$640

KATIE A.
11/2005
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
EXCELLENT. THEY ARRIVED ON TIME AND DID ALL REPAIR WORK AS EXPECTED. THE TECHNICIAN SHOWED MY HUSBAND WHAT HE WAS DOING AS HE WORKED ON THE JOB AND EVEN GAVE US HIS DIRECT CELL PHONE NUMBER IF WE HAD ANY QUESTIONS OR IF anything WENT WRONG.
Description of Work: INSTALLED NEW OUTLET IN BATHROOM, TROUBLESHOOTER THE BROKEN BASEBOARD HEATER, CHANGE ALL ELECTRIC OUTLETS TO 3 PRONG OUTLETS, FIXED OUTLET ON OUTSIDE OF 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
$800

JANET N.
09/2005
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
THIS SERVICE WAS GREAT. MY DOORBELL WAS WORKING AGAIN IN NO TIME. EVERYONE WITH THIS COMPANY IS SO POLITE AND FRIENDLY. THEY ARE VERY GOOD WITH GETTING TO ME WHEN I NEED THEM.
Description of Work: REPAIRED MY DOORBELL.

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
$100

ROBIN S.
09/2005
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
I WOULD DEFINITELY USE AGAIN AND RECOMMEND KOLB ELECTRIC. THEY DID A FANTASTIC JOB AND I WAS MORE THAN JUST SATISFIED WITH THEIR WORK. I WOULD ALSO HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM.
Description of Work: INSTALLED WIRING AND FANS.

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
$700

SUSAN A.
09/2005
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
WE WERE SUPER PLEASED WITH KOLB! THEY CAME WHEN THEY SAID THEY WOULD. THEY WERE NEAT, CLEAN AND GOT THE JOB DONE SUPERBLY! WE WERE INTRIGUED BY ALL THEIR YELLOW TRUCKS ALL OVER THE PLACE AND DECIDED TO GIVE THEM A CALL. SO GLAD WE DID!
Description of Work: WE HAD SOME CEILING FANS INSTALLED AS WELL AS OTHER ELECTRICAL WORK - DIMMER SWITCHES, LIGHT SWITCHES, ETC.

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
$1,500

08/2005
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
THEY DID AN EXCELLENT JOB. THE WORKER WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL. THEY DO GOOD QUALITY WORK AND YOU ALWAYS GET MORE THAN WHAT YOU EXPECT FROM THEM. THIS WAS MY THIRD TIME USING THEM AND I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM.
Description of Work: THEY INSTALLED A CHANDELIER AND 4 NEW 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
$800

NANCY M.
07/2005
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
KOLB STAFF WAS VERY POLITE AND RESPONSIVE ON THE TELEPHONE. I RECEIVED A SERVICE DATE WITHIN JUST A FEW DAYS. THE ELECTRICIAN DID ARRIVE AN HOUR PAST THE SERVICE WINDOW BUT CALLED TO LET ME KNOW HE WOULD BE LATE. THE ELECTRICIAN WAS COURTEOUS AND PERFORMED THE WORK SATISFACTORILY.
Description of Work: KOLB WAS HIRED TO INSTALL NEW WIRING FOR AN OUTSIDE LAMP POST WITHIN 6 FEET OF OUR GARAGE. BEFORE THEY CAME OUT WE TRENCHED THE AREA AND PROVIDED A NEW LAMP POST FOR INSTALLATION. THE SECOND PORTION OF THE SERVICE ORDER WAS TO TROUBLESHOOT A CEILING FAN THAT WASN'T WORKING.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$269

06/2005
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
THEY HANDLED A TOUGH SMALL JOB VERY WELL. THIS COMPANY DOES NICE WORK, REASONABLY PRICED, COMES ON TIME, CLEANS UP. GENERALLY A VERY PROFESSIONAL COMPANY.
Description of Work: INSTALLED TWO PORCH LIGHTS AND BATHROOM EXHAUST FAN WITH SWITCH. INSTALLED GFI RECEPTACLE.

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
$500

KATHLEEN A.
06/2005
5.0
ceiling fans
  + -1 more
WE WERE PLEASED WITH THE WORK PERFORMED BY KOLB ELECTRIC. THE CEILING FAN WAS INSTALLED QUICKLY AND EFFECTIVELY. THE TECHNICIAN ALSO DID A GREAT JOB WITH OUR STOVE. HE WAS PREPARED WITH MATERIALS HE DIDN'T KNOW HE WOULD NEED AND WAS VERY METICULOUS ABOUT CLEANING UP. THE PHONE REPRESENTATIVE WHO SET MY APPOINTMENT WAS KNOWLEDGEABLE AND HELPFUL. THE COMPANY WAS ALSO ABLE TO OFFER US SAME-DAY SERVICE.
Description of Work: KOLB ELECTRIC INSTALLED A CEILING FAN, REMOVED A HARDWIRED STOVE, AND BUILT A NEW OUTLET TO ACCOMMODATE A NEW STOVE.

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

MARJORIE M.
06/2005
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
ELECTRICIAN CAME SAME DAY AS CALLED. PLUMBER WAS NOT ABLE TO INSTALL FIXTURE BECAUSE NEW OUTLET WAS REQUIRED. I HAVE USED THIS COMPANY IN THE PAST WITH EXCELLENT RESULTS.
Description of Work: INSTALLED NEW LIGHTING FIXTURE ON BATHROOM. FIXTURE HAD TO BE PLACED TO MAXIMIZE LIGHT IN SMALL AREA.

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
$92.12

Contact information

8530 Cinder Bed Rd Suite 1400, Lorton, VA 22079

http://www.kolbelectric.com

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

Licensed*

Trade License Number
ECC25
Trade License Locale
DC
Trade License Authority
District of Columbia Board of Industrial Trades
Trade License Expiration
11/30/2021

Eco-friendly Accreditations

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

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Generator,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Earthquake Retrofitting

FAQ

Kolb Electric Inc is currently rated 4.4 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

Kolb Electric Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Kolb Electric Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Kolb Electric Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Kolb Electric Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Kolb Electric Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, Kolb Electric Inc offers warranties.
Kolb Electric Inc offers the following services: Residential & commercial electric service, breaker panel installation, back up generators, recessed lighting, indoor & outdoor lighting, fire alarm systems, surveillance & security systems, finished basements, ceiling fan & attic fan installation, switch & outlet repair, bucket truck service, power quality analysis, infrared thermograph, data and telephone systems, property management.

Contact information

8530 Cinder Bed Rd Suite 1400, Lorton, VA 22079

http://www.kolbelectric.com

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