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

19 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

Panel Upgrades, EV Chargers, 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, Troubleshooting, Home Electrical Safety Inspections, and so much more...

Services we don't offer

We do not service commercial customers, tenant/landlords, condos/apartments

Amenities

Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
CreditCard
Financing Available
PayPal
Zelle

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 276-300 of 837 reviews

Heather W.
06/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Chris was on-time, thorough, and efficient. Since he is paid @ an hourly rate, I appreciated how quickly he replaced my outlets. I will definitely use them again!
Description of Work: Checked/replaced outlets in my 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
$220

Angela B.
06/2015
3.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We were a return customer of Absolute Electric in need of some modest electrical work to run 120 volt power outside to the rear of our small backyard to support a submersible sump pump. This company sent out a ?professional estimator? and their price came in at over 3+ times more than their nearest competitors estimate. Estimator refused to itemize the costs on the draft estimate he provided. This was an attempt to deliver a complete and utter price gouge. They are an embarrassment to the integrity of the entire electrical industry.
Description of Work: Estimate for electrical work on location in Alexandria VA.

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

$4,000

Response from Absolute Electric LLC
First of all, we are in shock that a customer gave us a bad grade over a FREE estimate. Secondly, we are in shock that he called the office to curse at us over a FREE estimate. Third, after reviewing the details from the estimator, this job was bid more than fairly (2 full days x 2 men + trencher rental with delivery + permit and inspections + materials for running a circuit in a trench with conduit approximately 100ft away). We will have to write this off as a bad experience with a unique individual. Thank goodness most customers appreciate a FREE estimate...

Donna H.
06/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Michael and Carl did a wonderful job. They were personable and knowledgeable. The way my house was built created a lot of problems for what they were trying to do but they were able to draw from their broad experience and get the job done with the least amount of damage and everything worked perfectly. The time and effort that they spent on getting all the jobs done at my home was impressive and they cleaned up and even vacuumed afterwards! I would recommend them to anyone and I am going to hire them again because I know it would be done professionally and right the first time. They really seemed to care about the work that they did and how it turned out.
Description of Work: Installed new ceiling fan, put a new light in my pantry to a switch, changed out all my halogen under cabinet lights for led under cabinet lights and switched out 3 old fixtures for new ones.

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
$1,900

Martine E.
06/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
This was a very professional and smooth experience. Absolute Electric came out a week earlier to do an estimate which turned out to be very competitive. Upon agreeing to the estimate (they diligently applied their Angie's List discount), an appointment was scheduled. The day of the appointment, they called ahead to let me know that they were on their way, pretty much on schedule. The installer was very courteous, attentive to my desires and very responsive to my questions. The work entailed installing a NEMA 14-50 outlet in the garage. It required some drywall cutting, installing the outlet into the wall, routing heavy gauge wires inside the wall between the electric panel and the outlet. The work was done very efficiently and very cleanly (no drywall mess or repairs needed). The installer tested the outlet in front of me and addressed all the questions I had. This was my first experience with Absolute Electric and I am a very satisfied customer.
Description of Work: Install a high voltage/amp outlet for charging an electric vehicle.

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
$250

Catherine C.
06/2015
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
I called Absolute Electric after calling another not getting a return call from another electrician after leaving a message with their service -- so I started off happy. They were professional on the phone during scheduling. I got a phone call from Mark, the electrician, 20 minutes before arrival. He arrived with his ladder in hand, put on his shoe covers, and got to work. He was friendly and efficient removing and installing a ceiling fan. I also needed an existing fan adjusted. After making the fan adjustment, Mark offered to clean off the dust for me. Mark also made sure that he cleaned up and he took the old fan away. About 10 minutes after he left someone from Absolute Electric called to check on the service (and ask me to be sure and leave my happy response on Angie's List). I will definitely use Absolute Electric again.
Description of Work: Ceiling fan installation and adjustment of existing 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
$175

Jay K.
06/2015
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Courtesy call on the way to my home as previously described. Jason assessed the installation in detail. All work was done safely, neatly, and to a high standard. His positive attitude was a joy to have here this morning.
Description of Work: Installed a solar Aric fan.

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

Caroline B.
06/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I am really impressed with Absolute Electric. Honestly. Usually getting work done around the house is an ok experience, but this one was great. I purchased the attic fan deal through Angie's List, and got a call within a day. It is a local firm, and I spoke with the owner, which was great. They confirmed the appointment the day before, and called when they were on their way. They did the job professionally and quickly, with no hoopla or fuss. The attic fan itself has made a huge improvement in the temperature upstairs. I could tell the minute they turned it on. There is no longer a dramatic difference between the temp upstairs and the temp downstairs, and the whole house is less stuffy on hot days. Thoroughly recommend them.
Description of Work: Two electricians came and installed an attic fan in our townhouse. They were extremely professional, on time, knowledgeable. There is a bookcase right under our attic door, which is definitely not the greatest setup for them, but they put a drop cloth over it and went straight to work. We had to hunt a bit for a switch to the attic light, but when we found it they fixed it also with no trouble. They told me ahead of time what they would do, had me look at the fan and the attic beforehand, then were very polite about asking a neighbor if they could put their ladder up against our shared roof. After the work was done, they had me inspect it, and told me where everything was. They were polite, low key, and very competent. Wonderful!

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

Mary R.
06/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They repaired the light attachment to the house and didn't suggest hat I buy a new light. I took Tim's advice and updated the surge protector, which came with a good warrantee. Tim was very knowledgeable, they both were very professional, and I would definitely use this company again.
Description of Work: Tim Berkley and his assistant Carl responded to my call about my outside light, which was detached from the wall. Tim also checked my panel since their work didn't use up an hour and suggested that I update my 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
$517

Brian H.
06/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The owner met with me to go over the work that was needed and develop the contract/work order. He was very detailed so his installers would know exactly what needed to be done. Based on other contract work I have had done, it is important the estimator gets everything down on paper in detail so the installer knows what to do. The electrician and his assistant assigned to the job were friendly, very knowledgeable, careful and detailed in their work. They offered good suggestions for the placement of electrical equipment and listened to my requests as to how I wanted the outdoor outlets installed for a deck I am in the process of building. They also cleaned up each day at the end of the day (it was a two day job). Finally, they double checked their work to make sure all the electrical outlets, etc were working in the house before leaving on the final day. Everyone showed up on time as promised. I would definitely use them a good.
Description of Work: Install new 200 amp breaker panel (Angie's list Deal %20 savings), new 200 amp overhead service to panel, whole house surge protector and install new circuit and 2 outdoor 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
$3,100

Paul S.
05/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
This is the second time I have used Absolute Electric, and they continue to do an excellent job. I have recommended them to my neighbors, and I will continue to use them for any other work on my house that I happen to have.
Description of Work: Replaced three ceiling fans Replaced outdoor wall sconce light Replaced closet light repaired non-functioning 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
$460

Kristoffer L.
05/2015
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
I purchased a coupon on Angie's List to perform the work. Absolute Electric wrote back and asked me to call to schedule an appointment. We scheduled an appointment but unfortunately it had to be rescheduled due to the weather. When the rain began to fall, Absolute Electric called a provided me a rescheduled install date of one week later. On the date of the install, the technicians, Juan and David, arrived on time and installed the new attic fan in about two hours. They walked through the process of the installation, informed me of an extra fee because I had a steep roof (this was mentioned in the fine print of the coupon...for FYI the fee for a steep roof was $100), and showed me the fan in operation before setting the thermostat and closing the attic access. They cleaned up before leaving and were very professional. After leaving, Absolute Electric called to ensure everything went well with the installation. Excellent service from Absolute Electric. Would hire again.
Description of Work: Installed a new attic fan to replace a non-functional one.

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
$525

Sarah M.
05/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Absolute Electric did a great job and we had an awesome experience with them. The estimate they provided was for much less work than they had anticipated as they thought it would take 8 hours. The job took them almost 17 hours but they charged us the amount they quoted. The panel box we had was from the 1970's and so there was a considerable amount of work they needed to do to get us upgraded. We really appreciated all of their help and are looking forward to working with them again in the future - we would recommend them 100%!
Description of Work: Installed a new panel box with supporting 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
$1,200

JERMAINE H.
05/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Quick install. Fast and efficient.
Description of Work: Installed 4 recessed lights in master bedroom.

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

Valerie H.
05/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
IT WAS FANTASTIC!!! Tim was soooo professional and soooo knowledgeable and very polite and courteous - and answered all o f my questions - very personable guy - tons of experience which gave me real trust about having electrical work done at my house. I knew from the moment I called and had a question about attic fan installation, I knew I was going to be happy, and not just with the price - Michael and Son wanted almost $900 and that was just an estimate - and they wanted to seal my ridge vent!!!!!!!!!!!!! NO NO NO NO NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am going to have them do more work for me - recessed lighting and lighting underneath my kitchen cabinets. The owner, Shawn/Sean, however it's spelled - nice guy - very personal and truly involved. Sharon called me about 2 hours after the installation to see how it all went - I RAVED about the entire process. THIS HOW HOME REPAIR IS SUPPOSED TO BE!!! professional people not charging you an arm, leg, internal organ, etc. And - it only took 2 hours for the work to be done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY FOR ANYTHING ELECTRICAL.
Description of Work: Attic fan installation

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

Maura S.
05/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Tim and Ryan were very courteous and professional. They did a great job and I would definitely call Absolute Electric again. Thank you!
Description of Work: Had three light fixtures removed and replaced with new ones.

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

Susan J.
05/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting, outdoor lighting
  + 1 more
Mark and Carl did a great job installing my new fans and lights. I appreciated their polite and friendly professionalism as well as their dedication to properly and efficiently completing their work. Following installation, they were helpful reviewing how to use the fan/lights' remotes, and they completely cleaned their work areas after completion. I plan to call Absolute Electric LLC again.
Description of Work: Installed two "fan/ lights," including mounting boxes and remote switches. removed and took away one old, outside light and installed two new outside 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
$650

Christine C.
05/2015
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
I contacted Absolute Electric through Angie's List and got a response the very next day from Darlene. She gave me good advice about replacing a broken ceiling fan and scheduled An appointment for later in the week. mark arrived on time and was professional and courteous, working with me to make decisions about replacing two ceiling fans that were not functioning. He rewired a switch and checked the power on a line on my back porch. I didn't have a remote for one of the fans he installed so he will come back, and he will bring a new quieter bathroom fan to install. I was very happy with Mark's work and with his great attitude.
Description of Work: Installed new ceiling fan and troubleshooter a wiring 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
$182.5

Gregory D.
05/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
Chris and Derren were the installers and everything they did was perfect. Both of these gentlemen were professional, polite, courteous, and considerate. Both Chris and Derren take great pride in what they do and it shows in outstanding quality of their work. The installation of eleven recessed lights and the relocation of one large ceiling fan went smoothly with an absolute minimum of intrusions into the existing walls. I could not have asked for a better more efficiently performed job. I love the new lights in my house. I hired Absolute Electric before and just as before they continue to do an excellent job. If I need an electrician in the future the first and only company I call is Absolute Electric.
Description of Work: Moved and rehung ceiling fan. Installed eleven recessed lights in basement, stairwell, and living room.

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
$2,200

Becky L.
05/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Juan was an extremely knowledgeable, courteous, and careful master electrician. He consulted us every step of the way and shared his expertise on light placement and issues encountered in our 50 year old house --like pipes in the ceiling and joist direction which made ideal placement of lights in the family room impossible. He recommended solutions to the problems and discussed pros and cons at length before proceeding. He was truly concerned about pleasing us and was willing to move lights if necessary to do so. He made a minimum number of holes to our ceiling and walls although working with our lathe-over-plaster was more difficult than working with wallboard. He made very little mess and cleaned up beautifully when he was finished. He explained everything we needed to know about the fixtures and switches. I can't say enough positive things about both Juan, the electrician, and Sean, the owner, who came to do the work estimate. We used them before to upgrade our electrical panel and were impressed that time, as well. Use them. You will be very glad you did.
Description of Work: Installed recessed lighting in large living room and adjoining family room (12 lights total), including additional 2-way switch and 2 dimmer switches.

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
$1,800

Carla C.
05/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very professional. Receptionist Sharon was very detail oriented and efficient in setting up the appointment which I had to cancel twice. The electrician, Mark, was amazing. He was very knowledgable and explained everything to us when we had questions. He called in a helper for a while who was excellent. I would hire them again without question.
Description of Work: complete overhaul of electrical circuits; installed outlets, rerouted circuitry, installed new lighting.

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

Cheryl D.
05/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were excellent. It looked like a head guy and two others that were with him. My impression was they were in training. The real reason that I had them come out was the roof had been replaced and we needed a new attic fan and they were here to hook it up. While they were here they asked if I might be interested in a whole house surge protector. I said, actually my HVAC folks have been bugging me to get surge protection on the HVAC, so I said, if we do the whole house that would take care of everything. They gave me quite a good deal on the price of the surge protector. It was not a trivial job because I have two different electrical panels and when they went to put it in they realized they had to reroute some of the stuff in order to fit it in. My other impression was that they were glad to do it because it was a wonderful training opportunity for the younger guys that were with him. They really did a super job.
Description of Work: I used Absolute Electric last Feburary 2014 to hook up an attic fan because I had had a roof replaced.

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

Lori G.
05/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very professional. Very efficient. Absolutely would call them again!
Description of Work: Repaired faulty wiring, moved an outlet for us so it would reach our garage motor.

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
$170

Sara S.
05/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I'm very happy with this company overall and would use them again. They arrived between the scheduled window, performed the work quickly, and the quality of the work was great. The electrician (Chris) also explained to me in detail why the light switch I wanted replaced was not working properly, which I appreciated. He was also kind enough to let me know that the light fixtures he replaced didn't use a standard screw-in bulb and that it used a GU24 bulb, which I wasn't aware of until he mentioned it.
Description of Work: 1. Replaced 6 flush-mount lights 2. Replaced 4 outlets 3. Replaced 1 light 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
$253.25

Sandra C.
04/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We had two back bedrooms without power and called Absolute Electric for help. They said that it would require someone with expertise to solve this problem, so they could not get here for a week and a half, but we waited. Tim was able to figure out the problem in two hours and fixed it for us. He then recommended getting a whole house surge protector added to our house for an additional $400. We agreed. This was done in a fairly quick amount of time. We are happy to have our electricity back and the surge protection, which protects our major appliances and electronics from electrical surges. Tim explained that the electrical problem was due to an outside motion sensor light problem, either in the line or with the device itself. He unhooked the light, we can decide to fix it at a future date, when we purchase a new light to replace it. We may or may not do that. We would use this company again.
Description of Work: Discovered why two rooms in our home were without electricity. Added a whole house surge protector to our system.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$608

Paul S.
04/2015
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Lewis Floyd did a great job taking out my old, non-functiong attic fan and installing a new one on my steep roof. Fast, efficient, and good workmanship. I will definitely used Absolute in the future for electrical work.
Description of Work: Installed new attic 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
$525

Contact information

111 Carpenter Dr Ste C, Sterling, VA 20164

https://www.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
10/31/2026

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

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,CreditCard,Financing Available,PayPal,Zelle
No, Absolute Electric LLC does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Absolute Electric LLC offers 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, EV Chargers, 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, Troubleshooting, Home Electrical Safety Inspections, and so much more...
We do not service commercial customers, tenant/landlords, condos/apartments

Contact information

111 Carpenter Dr Ste C, Sterling, VA 20164

https://www.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