Absolute Electric LLC

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans

About us

I am passionate about and take pride in my craft. Our philosophy is to treat your home or place of business as if it were our own. If you are not satisfied with our service, please contact me or our Service Manager, Rob, because our goal is your satisfaction. We want you as a customer for life, not just to make a quick buck. Call us today at 571.525.2823, as we look forward to discussing your electrical needs. Regards, Shauwn Collins, Owner

Business highlights

18 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Panel Upgrades, Troubleshooting, New Circuits, Surge Protection, Ceiling Fans, Bath Fans, Transfer Switches, Smoke Detectors, Hot Tub Wiring, Security Lighting, Under-Cabinet Lighting, Recessed Lighting, Outlets, Switches & Dimmers, Home Electrical Safety Inspections, and so much more...

Services we don't offer

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Amenities

Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Financing Available
PayPal

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9837 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
93%
4
4%
3
1%
2
0%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 1-25 of 837 reviews

TROY P.
09/2024
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Robert did my work, he was very thorough, very detailed. This guy is a rock star! Will definitely use them again in the future!
Description of Work: Troubleshoot and repair outside lights not coming on.

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
$1,100

Response from Absolute Electric LLC
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your electrician, Robert, provided thorough and detailed work, and it's fantastic to know you consider him a "rock star." Your satisfaction is our priority, and we look forward to serving you again in the future!

Mary W.
08/2024
3.0
lighting
  + -1 more
I was not quoted a price to install a new light fixture but was told I’d have to pay a fee if they came out. Then I would be quoted a price for the installation. At that point if you don’t like the price quote you’re out the fee. I hired someone who could give me a quote for the installation instead.
Description of Work: Install light fixture.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
1.0
responsiveness
2.0


Response from Absolute Electric LLC
Thank you for sharing your experience regarding the light fixture installation quote process. We understand that transparency in pricing is crucial for our customers. Our policy includes a service fee to cover the costs of sending a qualified technician to assess the installation needs accurately. This fee is standard practice in the industry to ensure that we can provide you with a detailed and fair upfront cost based on your specific requirements. If you have any further questions or if there's anything else we can assist you with in the future, please feel free to reach out. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we are continually working to improve our services. Rob Smith, Service Manager (571) 523-1585

DAMON F.
09/2022
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They did not find or even really look for the issue with the light fixture. They asked to check on many other things which were unrelated (since other lights on the same switch worked, there was no possibility of an issue with my main board or smoke detectors or other outlets, all of which they checked). My sense is they charge $69 to come in look all over to sell more services, rather than fixing the problem or doing work for the money paid. They have laminated marketing materials stating that a real diagnosis (not fixing) of a problem will cost between $300 and $700 or more, rather than the $69 quoted over the phone.
Description of Work: Repair light fixture
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Response from Absolute Electric LLC
Mr. [Member Name Removed], Thanks for the feedback, we're sorry you didn't receive the five-star service we try to deliver to all of our customers. I'd love an opportunity to resolve this for you but have been unable to reach you. Feel free to give me a call at (571) 523-1585 at your convenience. Rob Smith, Service Manager

Lessie S.
04/2022
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I had an outlet that quit working which also caused the entire great room to not have electricity. The company responded promptly and had a person out within days. The guy came identified the problem and had it fixed in roughly an hour. No problems since.
Description of Work: electrical 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

Response from Absolute Electric LLC
Thank you so much for your kind words, L*****. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. We count ourselves lucky for customers like you. We look forward to working with you again in the future!

Laura A.
07/2021
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Great! Business owner and master electrician Shauwn did a very thorough evaluation, and the project was completed three business days later. Thank you!
Description of Work: Evaluation for home-office upgrades and a new 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
$400

Jason A.
06/2021
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I recently had a variety of electrical work done by Juan at Absolute Electric. I could not be happier with the service I received. The company was extremely efficient in all aspects of our interactions. During the job, some unexpected issues arose and Juan walked us through our options so that they could be addressed to our satisfaction. Some of the solutions actually saved us money when he could have upcharged us. I would happily recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: Recessed lighting install and general repairs

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

Joo Kyung R.
05/2021
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They did very well with the work for us.
Description of Work: Install a Bath Exhaust Fan
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Todd Y.
05/2021
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Just had an attic fan installed. They were very professional and on time. Work was done fairly quickly, from a non-electrician point of view, but done right and clean. I would absolutely recommend and will get more work done by them
Description of Work: Attic Fan connected

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
$400

Francis C.
03/2021
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Had flickering overhead lights in the family room. Ryan quickly and correctly determined that it was the dimmer switch which he replaced. He also replaced another broken dimmer switch in the kitchen. He was friendly and worked fast and efficiently.
Description of Work: Had two dimmer switches replaced.

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
$230

Rebecca W.
03/2021
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Excellent. Rob Smith came to the house within a few days of my calling & provided an estimate. The work was scheduled for the following week (including a permit from Fairfax County). The team arrived right on time, 8am (Rob Smith was the crew lead, so it was nice to have the same person who provided the estimate come out and do the work), and work hard. The finished the project (including 2 virtual inspections with Fairfax Co.) by 3pm. Very happy with the work. I would hire again.
Description of Work: Run electricity to our shed (including dug a trench to bury the wire), installed exterior security light (by running conduit along the fence and up a tree)

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
$3,400

Wakar K.
03/2021
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Company thought it made sense to file an investigation with the Sheriff's Office when THEY noted my debit card information incorrectly. How a company would take such a drastic step against a customer instead of asking for the full card information again is beyond me (we were in full communication with them throughout). Extremely unprofessional, unnecessary, and unheard of...
Description of Work: Change Light Fixture

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


Response from Absolute Electric LLC
You forgot to mention that you paid the original invoice with a check from a CLOSED checking account. And then you gave us debit card info that was declined. And then you refused to answer or return our phone calls. Your cyber-bullying is just as bad as the felony you committed.

Joseph B.
03/2021
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Absolute Electrical LLC repairman came out promptly and fixed the light fixture. He replaced the florescent light ballast quickly and efficiently. He was professional and courteous.
Description of Work: Florescent light fixture would not work.

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
$180

Elizabeth S.
02/2021
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
This company is absolutely amazing. If I could give them a 10 star rating out of 5, I would. They were courteous, on time, and just outstanding all around. They came out to give us a quote and ended up completing the job right then and there. The amount they charged us was the exact number, to the penny that they quoted us. They are very reputable and we will be writing them a review on every site we are a member of.
Description of Work: They installed a decorative security light over the garage.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Christine R.
12/2020
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The technician was on time, friendly, worked quickly and efficiently. I would most definitely use them again!
Description of Work: Outlets Not Working

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

Simon B.
12/2020
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
After submitting a request for quote on Angie's list. Spoke to a friendly gentleman named Mike called me within the hour. He informed me that they needed to come in person and do an estimate, and that the estimate would be $39 and would be applied as a credit if I accepted their quote. I refused, and we politely "parted ways." I can totally appreciate that merchants may not want to do estimates left and right. Still, I wish merchants which require paid estimates would state so in their Angie's list listings description.
Description of Work: Electric charging station installation
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Joy K.
10/2020
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Absolute Electric reached out to me the day after I requested a quote, and scheduled someone to come over the next week (based on my availability). Two days before the appointment, they emailed me to confirm, which I appreciated. Cliff came over and looked at all my outlets and grounded and protected them as needed. There were a few tricky situations, which he talked over with me and made recommendations for solving. He also replaced my garbage disposal outlet and fixed the placement of my fuse panel (it was set back too far). All in all, he was professional, friendly, and efficient. I appreciated his hard work and positive attitude.
Description of Work: Outlets in my home needed grounding

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

Grant V.
10/2020
5.0
electrician, home security systems
  + 0 more
Superb, as always. Electrician suggested an inexpensive fix to the electrical box (instead of replacing it) and found a GFCI switch in the garage behind shelves (which I did not know existed) that had tripped. If all service providers were this good, Angie's list would not exist!
Description of Work: Repair porch electrical box and troubleshoot garage outlet

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
$155

Elizabeth M.
10/2020
5.0
lighting, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
they were exactly on time, polite, and efficient. I am a repeat customer and highly recommend.
Description of Work: I had two ceiling fans and a chandelier installed.

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
$575

David W.
10/2020
5.0
lighting, home security systems
  + 0 more
Everything was great - technician was very professional and explained what he was going to do. Also needed some estimates which he provided and walked me through. Will use again!
Description of Work: Fix 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
$230

Michael S.
10/2020
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
work completed as promised and in a very professional manner. Would use again
Description of Work: electrical problem diagnosis and repair

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
$289

Paul K.
09/2020
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Excellent. The technician was originally only coming to give an estimate, but ended up correcting the issue!
Description of Work: Reattach Exterior Meter 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

Glenn W.
08/2020
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
They put in a 20 amp loop and changed all our house prongs from 2 prong to 3 prong
Description of Work: The two young men were fantastic!! They worked to complete the job perfectly and quickly, though it was a BIG job. I was stressed throughout the day because we have a family wedding day after tomorrow and the young men were so kind and thoughtful. They reassured me that all debris would be cleaned and it was. They left the house spotless. A++++
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Shawn P.
06/2020
5.0
lighting
  + -1 more
Rob at Absolute Electric was awesome! The workmanship is of the highest quality. I'm amazed at the minimal ceiling patchwork after installation of recessed lighting in 2 rooms! Ceiling drywall damage was my biggest concern, and we were left with only a few little spots that need to be repaired! Amazing! I would not hesitate to use Absolute Electric in the future. The price, communication, and workmanship all exceeded my expectations!
Description of Work: 10 recessed lights, 2 dimmers, 2 new fuses

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
$2,100

Hong Z.
04/2020
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He found where the issue is and fixed it.
Description of Work: Electric circuit breaker panel
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Mark H.
04/2020
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I called several electricians. Absolute was the only one which could set up an appointment within a couple days. But after setting up the appointment Shauwn Collins, the owner, asked me a few questions to see if his company's services were really needed. One of them was how our electric stove was working. He said if that appliance got some but not full power, we really should call the utility because there was a good chance it was a utility problem. He was right! Dominion came out and found the problem was in their lines, not ours. This is outstanding service -- not to waste an electrician's time and our money on a house call that would have been completely unnecessary. This company's high satisfaction rating on Angies List and Yelp are entirely deserved.
Description of Work: We had an outage of power to two areas of the house, including where the HVAC and refrigerator are -- especially important appliances during the virus crisis. None of the circuit breakers had been tripped, and I couldn't figure out what might be wrong.

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

Contact information

111 Carpenter Dr Ste C, Sterling, VA 20164

http://absolute-electric.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
2705109135
Trade License Locale
VA
Trade License Authority
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Trade License Expiration
10/31/2024
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

FAQ

Absolute Electric LLC is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Absolute Electric LLC accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Financing Available,PayPal
No, Absolute Electric LLC does not offer free project estimates.
No, Absolute Electric LLC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Absolute Electric LLC does not offer a senior discount.
No, Absolute Electric LLC does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Absolute Electric LLC offers warranties.
Absolute Electric LLC offers the following services: Panel Upgrades, Troubleshooting, New Circuits, Surge Protection, Ceiling Fans, Bath Fans, Transfer Switches, Smoke Detectors, Hot Tub Wiring, Security Lighting, Under-Cabinet Lighting, Recessed Lighting, Outlets, Switches & Dimmers, Home Electrical Safety Inspections, and so much more...
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Contact information

111 Carpenter Dr Ste C, Sterling, VA 20164

http://absolute-electric.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed