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Showing 651-675 of 837 reviewsMary B.
07/2011
electrician, lighting
+ 0 moreI sent an email for a quote and to find out when the work could be done. Shauwn replied in less than 2 hours. During that time, I happened to see that one of their vans was at our next door neighbor's house and let Shauwn know. The next thing I knew, one of the two guys who was working next door, knocked on my door and asked what I needed to be done. Drew and Johnny were the two guys who were working next door and Drew was able to do most of my job himself while Johnny was doing most of the work next door. They were both great. Very careful and thorough. Our neighbors, who are not Angie's List members, just moved in last week and had a lot of electrical work that needed to be done. When Johnny and Drew were all done and had left, the neighbors and I got together and talked about the work that had been done and we are all, extremely happy! Shauwn even stopped by when Johnny and Drew were almost finished to check on things. I will be recommending Absolute to friends and will be calling them again as I have other light fixtures that need to be replaced. What a great experience!
Description of Work: Removed fluorescent light fixture and installed a flexible track light.
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$117
Jo Ann R.
07/2011
electrician, ceiling fans
+ 0 moreThe electricians arrived exactly on time and installed two ceiling fans quickly. They tried very hard not to cut any dry wall for the installation but a firewall did not allow for the wires to be brought up without a cut. However they did their best to try to get around it and kept the drywall hole as small as possible and replaced the cut section so all we had to do was spackle the cut lines, sand and repaint. We have used this company before and as well had a wonderful experience. I highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Install two ceiling fans in the kids bedrooms.
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$450
Craig W.
07/2011
electrician
+ -1 moreI first met with Shaun who was very professional, He sent Johnnie out to perform the service work. Johnnie was also professional, he didn't waste time and did a great job. I would rate this company highly.
Description of Work: They ran several electrical wires, installed two outlets. They also made some repairs.
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$1,350
Patricia L.
07/2011
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
+ 1 moreBeginning with the scheduling of the ceiling fan and outdoor lantern install via Sean through the assembly/installation by Johnny, the process couldn't have been better. I am very pleased with the professionalism and efficiency of this team. Johnny's explanations and confidence ensured me that I had selected the right company. Johnny skillfully installed the ceiling fan and lanterns. His expertise was apparent and his kindness added much value to the whole process. Johnny responded to all concerns I had and finished the job with perfection. Thanks to the team! I will definitely use this team again and recommend them to others.
Description of Work: Assembly/installation of one ceiling fan in a 22 ft. family room with remote set-up and install of four outdoor lanterns.
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$400
Barbara H.
07/2011
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
+ 1 moreIt was an excellent experience. Shaun responsive from the beginning and Johnny was very pleasant and professional - even with the unpleasant job of crawling up into the attic for a good part of the work.
Description of Work: Three new outdoor lights were installed; a ceiling fan was installed; 2 new ceiling lights were installed, faulty outlets (indoor and out) were repaired; an attic fan was installed. This involved crawling up into the attic not just to install the attic fan, but to troubleshoot and repair some of the wiring for the outlets.
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$951
susan R.
06/2011
electrician
+ -1 moreVery quick to respond and in spite of having to crawl up into the attic crawl space, which was very hot, J. kept a smile on his face and showed me what was wrong as soon as he found the cause of the problem. He fixed the wires, which another contracter had driven a nail through!! Then...He swept the floor when he was finished!
Description of Work: Had a light switch that kept throwing a circut breaker. He traced every wire, even up through the attic crawl space and found the one wire where a contractor had put a nail through it! He showed me the problem before he replaced it and then quickly finished and cleaned up.
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$150
Rola A.
05/2011
electrician, lighting
+ 0 moreBeginning with the phone call to schedule the appt all the way through the completion of work, was a pleasant experience. The technicians were on time, worked quickly but efficiently. They were very nice and did good work. I would use them again for my electrical needs.
Description of Work: The technicians changes the lighting fixtures in both bathrooms and a hallway.
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$117
Jason W.
05/2011
lighting
+ -1 moreCalled and spoke with Shawn to get an estimate for putting a light fixture in my staircase. I told him it was in a weird spot and very high up (25 ft). He knew what was needed for the job and quoted me $130. Priced a couple more companies, both didn't take my call immediately but got back to me later, Absolute was the cheapest and took my call. Setup an appointment for install on a Friday and he got me in early Tuesday morning. The tech showed up on time (7:30 a.m.) and was very professional. He had to try a couple different ladders and some magic in order to get to the base of the fixture. Took down the existing light and installed the new without a hitch. He put down drops to contain any mess and cleaned up before he left. The tech was here almost two hours but only charged me for one because he had to try a couple different ladders and setup. Overall I'm very pleased and honestly I didn't think anyone would be able to get to this light to change it out. I will be using them again!
Description of Work: Installed a drop down light fixture in my staircase.
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$130
Teresa G.
05/2011
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
+ 1 moreWatching the two men climbing on the tall ladder to take down the broken fan made me very glad that my husband or I were not tackling this job ourselves, hubby is scared of height! The crew completed the job in less than 2 hours without any issues. I was very pleased. I was quoted about $300 just for the ceiling fan replacement by another company which I rejected and called Absolute Electric instead.
Description of Work: I called and spoke to Sean on 5/11 and received an estimate including AL discount. Discussed with my husband and we agreed to use Absolute Electric. I called Sean back the next day and was given 2 hours window for arrival time. The two men crew showed up within the arrival window, brought in the very tall ladder to inspect the ceiling fan installed in the 2 stories family room. The motor was shot, I had the replacement fan. The fan was installed quickly and the old parts taken out. Next is to replace the damaged photo eye in the front yard lamp post. Again, the crew did a quick and efficient job. I wish I had called Absolute Electric sooner! I definitely would recommend this company again.
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$330
Robert S.
05/2011
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
+ 1 moreAs my long description of the service details will confirm: It was a GREAT customer experience!
Description of Work: I had Absolute Electric come out and install 3 cieling fans and fancy switchs/dimmers, 3 security lights on the back of my house, some electrical outlet work in my basement and surge surpressor at the electrical box. Actually, the surge surpressor was their idea, after they saw the number of computers with the inexpensive surge protection equipment that I had running in my basement. The technician saw that I took that kind of thing seriously, and bought the idea up with me. We discussed the pros/cons and I decided to go ahead and have that added to the job. Well, they did such a great job installing all of the fans, lights and additional electrical work that my wife and I decided to have them come out and install an additional fan over our breakfast table along with a new switch/dimmer, and an additional security light on the side of the house. That's where things got a bit interesting. Absolute came out and did the installation of the light without a problem, and then the ceiling fan (BTW, I supplied all of the fans, switches, and lights and Absolute just did the installations). They left and everything appeared to work perfectly. That is until my 8 year old came home! My son tried the dimmer on the last fan, which my wife, the Electrician and I had negelected to try, since all of the others in the house (same switch) worked fine. The switch made a ticking sound and then burned out. I called the owner of Absolute Electric about the problem the next day, and he sent a crew out to look at it. They spent about 4 hourse trying to diagnose a problem that they thought would take a few minutes, including trying 2 new switches, which I had picked up, just incase it was the switch. The electrician could not figure out the problem, and said that he would talk to the owner and come back. I didn't get charged a penny for the 4 hours they spent, trying to figure this out. The owner came on Monday, after getting married on Saturday, along with the crew that he sent out on Friday to resolve the problem. He looked at the fan box and then looked at the bulbs. Within 3 minutes, he figured out that the bulbs that came with the fan could not go on a dimmer switch, had us swap out the bulbs and everything was fine. Then, the surprise came for me as a customer when I expected to be charged for at least some of the additional time it took to resolve the issue with the fan (remember, I supplied the fan, and not Absolute Electic) since it was not Absolute's fault. The owner looked at me and said, that HE would reimburse me for the switch that burned out. That surprised me, since I wasn't sure that it was their fault. But the fact that he was willing to take ownership of the problem, was a PLUS for his company, in my book. I declined the reimbursement and just asked that they adjust the viewing angle of one of the sensor on my light, and that we would call it EVEN. My wife and I are now considering asking them to come back and do another small job for us after our spring vacation. A Great Job, from a great small business.
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$2,900
BILL B.
04/2011
electrician, generator service
+ 0 moreShauwn was very responsive from day 1. He was punctual, professional, and seemed genuinely interested in performing well and in meeting my specific needs. His crew was equally professional and personable. He told me what to expect as well as pointing out where there might be variables that would only be discovered once the job began. The job came in as estimated. They did a great job.
Description of Work: Installed back-up generator, transfer switch.
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$10,000
Jeni B.
04/2011
electrician, lighting
+ 0 moreFast & efficient! I called at 7:30am they were here by 9:00am, hung my new kitchen light, cleaned up after themselves and went on their way. That was the easiest home repair I have had in my six years of home ownership. The price is right too!
Description of Work: They took down my old kitchen light and replace it with a new one I bought. They took it out of the box and installed in on my kitchen ceiling.
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$117
Hilary C.
04/2011
electrician
+ -1 moreSean came out early the next day and was able to isolate the problem. Improper wiring and a tripped reset switch (switch was located two floors up). He corrected the wiring issue to ensure the power on the basement level would not be effected if the switch on the third floor tripped in the future. While on site, he fixed the wiring to the fire alarm. Great Service!
Description of Work: Could not get any power reading to two outlets and a light socket and could not isolate the source of the problem.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$235
Cheryl J.
04/2011
electrician
+ -1 moreI contacted Absolute Electric about my lamp post and garage GFI, spoke Sean (the owner) and set up an appointment. Sean and his team arrived ahead of time and assessed the problem. The lamp post was fine, but the exterior outlet box, outlet and wiring had rusted and full of rain water which caused the GFI in the garage to burn out. While his team completed the job, Sean and I spoke about several future projects. He made some very good recommendations for those projects. I will be calling Absolute Electric soon to complete those projects!!!
Description of Work: 1) Installed new GFI in the garage 2) Installed new outlets, wiring & cover for exterior outlet
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$177
Francis S.
04/2011
electrician, lighting
+ 0 moreMy wife and I recently bought our first home and were surprised to find out that the person who sold us the house had done all the wiring that ran through the attic incorrectly and not up to code. Shawn came out on extremely short notice to do a quick inspection and temporary repair so that we could close on the house, and came back a week or so later once things had settled down to do the rest of the job. He arrived with one other electrician and an apprentice and completely rewired most of the ceiling lights in the house and fixed all the improper wiring in our attic. He was incredibly professional and friendly and whenever we had questions he took the time to explain what he was doing and why it had to be done. He and his team do a great job of making the customer feel like a person, and not just another job. Their price is quite good for skilled labor and the quality of their work is great. You could probably pay less with other electricians, but this is definitely a case where it is worth it to make sure the job is done safely and correctly. We will be sure to use Absolute Electric in the future as other jobs arise.
Description of Work: Replaced faulty wiring throughout attic. Rewired ceiling lights in multiple rooms that had been installed incorrectly.
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$580
I C.
04/2011
electrician
+ -1 moreAfter reading the reviews on Angie's List, I took a chance and hired them without getting any other estimates - an outlet was broken in the baby's nursery so we needed it fix right away. From all the reviews, I had very high expectations and Shauwn and his team exceeded them! I called him to schedule an appointment, he said that he will call me back in 20 minutes - he called back in 20 mins. He was very helpful and professional on the phone and explained his fee structure. Shauwn and his team showed up right in the timeframe that they said they would and went right to work. Shauwn was charging an hourly rate and I felt that they didn't want to waste any of my time. His team got to work on different parts of the house and finished, right on time, as promised. They even fixed a junction box that I didn't know wasn't up-to-code! The other thing that I really appreciated was that as Shauwn and his team would go around checking electrical wiring around the house, he would explain to me what they are doing and why. He also didn't try to push any unnecessary work just to make money - as I have experienced with other contractors. I am looking forward to hiring them back to complete my list of 8+ items and will continue to use them for all of my electrical needs in the future. Highly Recommend!
Description of Work: Absolute Electric came to conduct a whole-house electrical safety check plus fixing a broken outlet.
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$130
Avrum F.
03/2011
electrician, lighting
+ 0 moreThe two-man crew arrived within the scheduled time, scoped the work, co-ordinated the placement with my wife, and made the installation. The work was done perfectly, and well-within the telephone estimate. The crew took off their shoes before entering the residence, were pleasant, and cleaned up after the work was completed. We could not have asked for anything more!
Description of Work: Requested box for a wall sconce in a wall and a switch for the box on an adjoining wall.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Anton P.
03/2011
electrician
+ -1 moreTechnician was fair and reasonable. He was prompt and explained everything in a layman's manner. His troubleshooting techniques were very good and he found the problem and repaired the broken connection in a decent amount of time.
Description of Work: Repaired electrical connection (no power in bedroom).
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$65
Brett T.
03/2011
electrician
+ -1 moreShawn was able to correctly diagnose our problem over the phone and didn't require the $100+ "let us check it out" visit that many of the other service providers did before they would give a ballpark estimate. He and his assistant showed up on time and did a great job from start to finish. He took extra time to run the wire without punching holes in our drywall. He moved some heavy equipment and left the place like he found it. I've logged a bunch of miles on the treadmill since Shawn did his work without any of electrical issues we previously experienced. I highly recommend Absolute Electric.
Description of Work: We had a new 20amp circuit installed and a dedicated line run for our treadmill.
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$475
Emily S.
02/2011
electrician, lighting
+ 0 moreWe were very happy with their service. They charged a flat-rate per hour, and were pretty accurate when it came to how long the work would take. One repair was so minor we could have fixed it ourselves, but they also provided some suggestions for future work we could have done to prevent the issue. Essentially, several of our outlets had gone dead, and it turns out we had a hidden resent button in the basement. Because the owner was well-versed in builing construction design, he knew exactly where this was and was able to fix that issue in less than 5 minutes. He suggested having resets wired into bathrooms, sometime in the future, to avoid this issue. Great idea. But no pressure from him to do it now. That was nice. We also were considering a cieling fan in our living room, and he suggested some alternatives (several recessed lights instead due to the lower ceiling height) that I think is a better option, but I wouldn't have considered it. It was great to get advice without the pressure of a sale. They are coming back out this Friday for some more work! (we bought our house almost 2 years ago, and there is a TON of excess wiring on the outside of our house and two satellite dishes, and two more dish arms... all need to be removed. They will perform that work this week.)
Description of Work: Absolute Electric repaired some wiring issues we had (albeit minor) and then replaced several switches that had simply failed over time. They also replaced 5 light fixtures that were outdated. They were efficient, friendly, and reasonably priced.
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$195
Anand R.
02/2011
electrician
+ -1 moreThey arrived on the dot. Wasted no time and fixed it up in a jiffy.
Description of Work: The Electric meter panel had detached from the siding of the house. It had to be mounted back and fixed.
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$120
kay L.
02/2011
electrician
+ -1 moreAs was stated above. my whole experience with Shaun was excellent.
Description of Work: I called Shaun for help for my kitchen outlets. He returned my call within 20 minutes, I explained the outlets were not working. I had checked the circuit breakers and they were functioning. Shaun said he might be able to help me by phone and save us some money. He was very professional and patient. He walked me through what to do and it was successful. I will certainly use him in the future. He is terrific!!! Kay Lippman
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Glen K.
01/2011
electrician, lighting
+ 0 moreThey quickly provided a quote that was among the lowest, but I had more confidence in his ability than the others based on the conversation we had when he was looking at the job. They were prompt, quick and very easy to work with. They made last minute changes to the layout that wasn't part of their quote. When hanging the lighting fixtures the team identified a problem with the fixtures and the planned positioning of the lights. They quickly offered a work around and with my approval proceeded to complete the job. I feel their price was very reasonable. I would definitely recommend them
Description of Work: Shawn and his team wired my basement wood working shop. This included five circuits including two 220 volt circuits. I had framed the basement and needed the wiring and connection to the electric panel.
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$1,500
RENEE V.
12/2010
electrician
+ -1 moreShaun was able to figure out the problem pretty quickly and fixed our outlets. He uses a manual screw driver which struck me as odd since electric ones are faster. He said he uses it so that he doesn't scratch the face plates. It didn't take too much longer than an electrical one though. He was very professional and I'd use him again.
Description of Work: Shauwn checked our electrical outlets as many of them (@10) were not working.
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$179
Lisa S.
11/2010
electrician, lighting
+ 0 moreI purchased a big chandelier that had been sitting in my living room for a month because I was having a problem finding someone to install it. I contacted Absolute Electric and spoke with Shawn. He shared that his company had just installed a 100 pound chandelier last week. Shawn came to my house and installed my 75 pound chandelier within 2 hours. They were very respectful of my home and worked quickly to complete the job. They took great care with the all of the crystals.
Description of Work: I had a 75 pound chandelier hung in a two level foyer.
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$375
Contact information
111 Carpenter Dr Ste C, Sterling, VA 20164
https://www.absolute-electric.com/Service hours
Sunday:
ClosedMonday:
7:00 AM - 3:00 PMTuesday:
7:00 AM - 3:00 PMWednesday:
7:00 AM - 3:00 PMThursday:
7:00 AM - 3:00 PMFriday:
7:00 AM - 3:00 PMSaturday:
ClosedLicensing
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
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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:
ClosedMonday:
7:00 AM - 3:00 PMTuesday:
7:00 AM - 3:00 PMWednesday:
7:00 AM - 3:00 PMThursday:
7:00 AM - 3:00 PMFriday:
7:00 AM - 3:00 PMSaturday:
Closed