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 426-450 of 837 reviews

M R.
01/2014
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Had to return to the warehouse to get proper parts. Otherwise, very professional.
Description of Work: Remove and replace damaged main circuit breaker panel& added additional grounding rod per code requirements. |Arrived on time to start the job, but the electric panel box loaded on the truck for the job was the wrong one for the job.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Tracy L.
01/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
They were scheduled to show up between 7-9am. A few minutes before 700, Robert called and said they were on their way. The gps showed arrival at approx 720, which was nearly spot on. A team of 2 friendly and polite electricians arrived and promptly started working. I was most impressed by how they met every little request I made and even assisted with moving very heavy furniture which were blocking outlets. They finished at approx 130pm without stopping for lunch. And then to cap it off, I was charged only the quote (even though I'm sure there were some extra parts and labor that I had not originally accounted for). It was an excellent experience from start to finish, and I am already planning to use Absolute Electric for my next electrical project.
Description of Work: Replace all outlets, light switches, phone and cable jacks.

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
$1,240

Ian F.
01/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Replaced chandelier, installed electrical outlet and added whole house surge protection.
Description of Work: I used Absolute Electric LLC.

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

Kent W.
12/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Fair price, good work, and nice people. I've used them for many outlets and light switches as well as for pretty complicated light hanging. Great job every time.
Description of Work: These guys are good.

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
$185

Harold Steven G.
12/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
From the initial phone call to the office and arrival of the electrician on site of our rental property - Absolute Electric LLC was outstanding. As out of town property owners - it can be difficult to locate qualified contractors and service providers to handle the day to day issues that come up. Absolute Electric LLC quickly responded to our call. Both the office staff and the onsite electrician (Robert) listened to our concerns and addressed the issues at a very responsible price. It is great to have been to locate through Angie's List a highly qualified company such as Absolute Electric LLC. We highly recommend this company for your commercial and residential needs.
Description of Work: Circuit breaker tripping, installed GFCI Outlets, and inspected rental property for any other electrical issues.

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
$360

Ellen W.
11/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Absolute Electric did a fantastic job replacing our kitchen, dining room and stairway light fixtures. The owner Shauwn was terrific to talk with over the phone. He asked great questions about each of the fixtures we were replacing so that the installers were totally prepared with what they needed to do. The installers were very punctual, professional and friendly. Each of the lights had their own unique issues (2 needed the electrical boxes moved, 1 had pipes in the way, 1 was in a stairway that was difficult to reach) and they did a terrific job on each one. The cost was also very reasonable given what needed to be done. I will absolutely use Absolute Electric for all my future electrical needs and recommend them to others. Thanks also to Angie's List for helping me find them.
Description of Work: Replace 3 light fixtures

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

John H.
11/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
The service was excellent and on time. Prices were the best out of the other two estimates I had received. I work out of my home and they went out of their way to ensure I had power for my laptop while the power to the house was turned off. We have had lived in our house for 2 yard and it is nice to have the light switches fixed. Before we had switches that went to nothing and other ones seemed as if they should go to other lights but did not. We will definitely use them again when we are ready to have more work done and I have recommended them to a friend. Couldn't have asked for a better experience or for a better price.
Description of Work: Installed / Updated house electrical panel, installed recessed lighting, and rewired some light 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
$3,000

Donna R.
11/2013
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Very pleased. Details are above
Description of Work: Tim hunted down and fixed a very elusive GFI. Now all outside plugs are working. Also fixed a fan. Work was excellent

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

Lara and Brandon W.
11/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Robert is wonderful! Prompt. Courteous. Knows his job! Offered some great ideas for recessed lighting for our kitchen and basement down the road! Definitely would use this company again And will refer company to all of our neighbors. Thank you Robert. Thank you absolute electric. And thank you Angie!! You never disappoint us!
Description of Work: Replaced photocell on yard lamp. Removed and replaced bulb base from bottom of microwave.

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
$165

JOHN B.
10/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The electricians did a good job. The price was reasonable and they did their best to try and accommodate a difficult relocation. They complete the work in the time frame they indicated they would. Scheduling the appointment went find and they were able to get to us in a reasonable amount of time.
Description of Work: They put in a new circuit breaker panel. The work took a team of two, two days to complete.

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
$2,400

Jill C.
10/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
Everything went exactly as described by the (not at all pushy) sale person on the phone, who also took the time to explain everything in detail right down to the pricing options and the fan options for the bathrooms. He was really helpful and detailed and didn't rush through anything. Robert called exactly on the day/time as described. He and Juan were a pleasure to have in the house. They were tidy, polite, helpful, patient and easy to work with. They interacted appropriately with questions and decision points throughout the day. I almost didnt put their names here, because I wanted to keep them to myself :), but they deserve a good write-up. They even stayed a little longer to finish up a room for me. Thank you! I'll be booking you back out as soon as the rest of the light fixtures arrive.
Description of Work: Replaced 13 light fixtures, replaced a bathroom light/fan combo

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
$960

Mike G.
10/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Fantastic - Robert did most of our work, very professional but what is more key is that you can trust the whole company to give you a honest quote and then carry out the work they committed to do. We will be using them in the future and have already recommended them to friends (who used them as well and had a great experience).
Description of Work: Install electrics for full kitchen remodel and upgraded 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
$4,000

Jessica W.
10/2013
5.0
ceiling fans
  + -1 more
They were willing to give me an estimate over the phone. They didn't play any games which was nice. I knew right away if I wanted to use them or not. The technician, Robert, was prompt and professional. He cleaned up well after the work was done and hauled away some of the materials. I would definitely use him again.
Description of Work: They installed a ceiling fan in our upstairs 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
$150

Dianne S.
10/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The woman I spoke to when setting up the appointment was very helpful in answering all questions. Tim called 40 minutes before arrival and was on time for the appointment. He was professional, courteous and very knowledgeable. I had a lot of questions and concerns about breakers, outlets and light fixtures that hadn't worked in years. He gave me options that would save money. He fixed breakers to 6 rooms, corrected the problem that originally caused the outages, installed a whole house surge protector and fixed outside lighting in two areas. He also fixed outlets that provided power to the outside of the house. Tim was here for well over an hour but only charged me for one hour labor. This is not an easy house to work in and I very much appreciated Tim's care in getting around obstacles and his ease in working around dogs and cats. I highly recommend this company and will definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Troubleshooting. Lots of problems in a 35 year old 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
$500

David N.
10/2013
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
It was great. They gave me a quote over the phone and came out the next day to do the job. They arrived on time, answered all my questions and did a great job.
Description of Work: Install 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
$180

Stephen L.
10/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
The initial scheduling was great and easy. In addition, the company / receptionists were very communicative about timing of visit - they called that day to communicate exactly when the workers would arrive in the time window. Thank you! Had workers come out on two separate occasions... First visit -- the work was done quickly, quality was great, and electrician was easy to work with. Had very small issue with the visit, BUT called the owner and he immediately fixed the situation. He was EXTREMELY polite, professional, and wonderful to work with. Second visit, Claudio (electrician) was very communicative about options for installation of fixtures ... and helpful in explaining exactly what was going on. Great attention to detail, great communication, and very easy to work with during the visit. Thank you Absolute Electric! I absolutely recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: installed light fixture in kitchen, flouresc. lights in storage room, fixed3/4-way switch

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Megan L.
10/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
It went great, it was not a big project they were very nice and did a good job and the price was reasonable. I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Replaced a light switch 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
$130

Tara R.
10/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Everyting went well. The job itself was uncomplicated. . I was especially appreciated the time Absolute Electric spent talking with me over the phone on what I wanted.
Description of Work: Installed a bathroom fan and one recess light over the shower with a dimmer 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
$750

Stephen W.
10/2013
5.0
generator service
  + -1 more
I was having problems with a chronically dead battery and suspected either a bad battery or the voltage regulator that controls charging. When I spoke to Absolute the owner recommended that I try replacing the battery (and suggested a place to buy one) before paying for a service call. I followed his advice. It didn't work out but I was favorably impressed and when I needed service I called Abolute. The service was performed professionally and competently. I plan to used this company in the future.
Description of Work: Serviced a 17KW backup generator

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

Anna C.
10/2013
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
This company has received too much business from Angie's list to now care about its customers. They mischarged us at the outset, and further conveniently refused to accept the Angies List coupon after-the-fact. Their electricians chit chatted about their personal lives during the entire job on our dime, while clearly trying to run up the hourly charge. They boasted about a "one year warranty" which they never honored. They completely miswired two of the three rooms in our basement and refused to return any calls to attempt to fix their shoddy work. They failed to deliver on all counts and even an F is too high for this awful company. I would not recommend them to anyone and I agree with other users' opinions that Absolute Electric and its employees have very unethical business practices. Beware of this company. ___________________________ As a follow-up to my review, the owner called me and admitted that they dropped the ball in never returning my calls to address the warranty issue. I am disappointed to see his Angie's List response in light of his admission that they did fail to appropriately service me with a return call at minimum. I now realize that his only point in calling was to try to convince me to update my Angie's List review in his favor. The last contact (which is what Angie's List requests) was in October 2013, contrary to the servicer's statement. No discount was offered. We were told we could have one electrician, which would take the job longer to complete. Or pay for two electricians with a helper (essentially an intern learning on the job). There was never any mention that we were receiving a "discount". Any alleged discount by the owner still does not counter that they refused to take the Angie's list coupon and that they added about 45 minutes time to their invoice on the basis that they did about 15 minutes of "free" work, nor does it counter why they miswired 2 of the 3 rooms for which they were hired. The bottom line is that this company is unethical, does not honor what they promise and does not want to take any accountability for their misrepresentations. The owner does not want to take any responsibility for his employees' shoddy work and will always blame it on the customer. No customer in their right mind would be satisfied with false invoicing, miswiring of the very job they were hired to do, and then the complete failure of the company to warranty its work. A simple return call is not asking for much.
Description of Work: Basement electrical work

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

$2,500

Response from Absolute Electric LLC
1) To begin, we gave this customer more than a 10% discount due to the volume of work required to complete the basement started by another electrician. We also did some work at no charge and gave her an electrician helper at no charge. 2) This job was done back in June 2013, not September. 3) We never received any calls related to warranty. She actually called us for additional work, but our schedule was full, so we could not do the work in her time frame. 4) Nothing can make this customer happy. Warning to all contractors: Stay away!

Karl B.
10/2013
3.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The job was finished but my original scope of work wasn't completed to my satisfaction. I would have been more satisfied if the vendor had discussed the problems they were having with me. They were unable to locate the parts that would have allowed them to finish the job as I'd hoped. They didn't let me know if the problem until the job was already half finished. I'd specifically asked about this and told they had the right parts. After discussing this with the owner, I think it was an honest mistake on the part of one of his employees and also with the supplier. In addition, repeated phone calls were not returned... even after leaving a message on their 24-hour emergency line. I was calling prior to the appointment to verify that they had the right parts... specifically to avoid the situation that occurred. The work performed was high quality it just wasn't what I'd asked for. I would have appreciated knowing about the problem before they were halfway into the job and which point my options were severely limited. However after all the problems, I have to give them credit... the owner called and tried to make me happy. I believe the mistakes made were not normal for the company... I just had a bad experience. I'll probably give them another shot when the next job comes up.
Description of Work: Replaced 2 bathroom exhaust fans/lights.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$650

Response from Absolute Electric LLC
We are currently working with this customer to correct any unsatisfactory work done. Along with the customer, we also believe that honesty is the best business practice and we will do all that we can to make our customers happy. In this case, the wrong bath fan was shipped to us and we did not open the box until we were at the job. We are now trying to locate this elusive bath fan for the customer.

A M.
10/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
This is the third time we've used them. They're great. Professional,punctual and we're very pleased with the end product
Description of Work: Installed electric for hot tub. Added a surge protector to box and installed recessed liters to 3 rooms

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
$4,000

Charla Q.
09/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
They removed the old inferior recess lighting and installed a better quality light-o-lier recess lighting per their recommendation. They were on time, they cleaned everything up. They were totally professional and they did an excellent job. I know it is done right by them.
Description of Work: They put in some new recess lighting and a power surge connection.

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

Daryoush M.
09/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Absolute Electric was a pleasure to work with. They scheduled my job for 48 hours after I called to make an appointment. They called the day prior to the appointment to confirm. On the day of the appointment, Richard showed up exactly on time and got right to work. He was courteous, professional and patiently answered my questions. His installation was clean and neat, and he vacuumed up as he went. You can always tell when you're dealing with a detail-oriented pro when all the switchplate screws are aligned in the same direction. Overall, I was very satisfied with my experience and would definitely hire them again.
Description of Work: Install outlet for radon fan + light switch in attic. Install quad outlet in master bathroom. Install 8 dimmers Install timer for porch 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
$574

Richard H.
09/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Friendly, energetic, methodical/able to troubleshoot. Communicated throughout job. Great experience.
Description of Work: Dropped new outlet box, troubleshot new circuit, added whole home 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
$750

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