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 676-700 of 837 reviews

Sean P.
07/2024
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Work was done.
Description of Work: Fix dead circuit

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

Jason K.
04/2023
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Smooth and well done.
Description of Work: Installed electric charger and did some work on circuit breaker.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Tom R.
11/2020
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Install a bath fan upgrade kit
Description of Work: Tech brought the wrong kit. Work wasn’t performed. After I left the house, the tech came back and asked my wife for a $39 “estimate fee.” What a joke.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Response from Absolute Electric LLC
Thank you for your feedback. The only upgrade kit that we carry as truck stock is Broan-NuTone QKN60S, as that is compatible with most builder's grade fans. All others are special order. We apologize that we could not complete your work as the upgrade kit required for your fan is special order. Although no estimate fee was paid, we emailed the estimate to you for the special order parts and labor.

Danielle B.
10/2020
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Everything was great!
Description of Work: "Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair "
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Blanka N.
10/2020
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
It went very well
Description of Work: Electric work
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Thomas B.
09/2020
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They did a Fantastic job
Description of Work: Outside outlets and light replaced
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Winston R.
08/2020
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Electrical outlet installation
Description of Work: Great job done installing new outlets. Professional and friendly. Highly recommend
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

William H.
10/2010
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I contacted Absolute Electric to obtain an estimate for electrical work on light fixtures that were no longer operating. I left a message and Sean (the owner) contacted me in a timely manner. In our original conversation I told him that I was calling various vendors to obtain estimates. He was very straight forward and informative. In our second conversation we discussed my issues in detail, afterwards Sean suggested that I purchase light fixtures before his visit just in case the issue was with the current fixtures. I followed his advice and upon his arrival he determined that the problem was in fact the old light fixtures. He replaced the light fixtures in a timely manner and I am happy with the results. He was also very respectful of my home.
Description of Work: The electrician tested the outlets to make sure that they were getting power. He then replaced (5) light fixtures in my home.

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
$260

aman S.
09/2010
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
It went very well. Shawn is a very professional businessman. He was flexible with my schedule.
Description of Work: Recess Lights, Wiring, Home run wiring, GFCI

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
$2,000

Christopher B.
09/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
On my initial call Shauwn walked me through what needed to be done and was very thorough in describing the process. Easy to schedule with him. He showed up right on time and brough two other workers to help him with the work. They worked quickly and cleaned up after they were done. Overall a great experience to deal with them. I will call them for my next project.
Description of Work: Called them to install an outlet over the stove for an above range microwave. They had to connect it to the fuse box in the basement

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
$580

Matt K.
09/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Absolute was great; I described what was a simple problem that I didn't know how to address and their rep suggested a way I might fix it myself. He was right and I was able to fix it myself. A lot of shops would come over, knowing the answer, fix it in ten seconds and charge a bundle. I will use these guys in the future.
Description of Work: See below.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

DAVID H.
08/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Chris (owner) was incredibly informative about when he was going to show up and completed the job on time for the estimated cost. I am very happy with the service I received from him and will definitely use him again.
Description of Work: Rewired a breaker and an outlet for a dryer 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
$225

DOUGLAS D.
08/2010
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Absolute Electric did a great job. I left a voicemail on Shawn's phone describing what I needed - he called me back within an hour. We scheduled a later date but were later able to schedule and complete the work the same day. Paul and another man installed a new, better quality fan within an hour of arrival. Paul also answered some other electrical questions that I had. They did an outstanding job.
Description of Work: Installed a new attic fan to replace an attic fan damaged by high winds.

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

Chris H.
08/2010
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Very responsive from the beginning. I had initially called on a Sunday expecting to get a phone message but the proprietor picked up. Estimate was not needed as they charge a (more or less) flat rate. Did not have to wait long for the work to begin (4-5 days). They arrived within the short time window and completed the work within 2 hours. The fan has been working great. Our upstairs is cooler now.
Description of Work: Had an attic fan put in our attic.

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
$450

Bob F.
08/2010
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
The electricians were delayed because their prior job took longer than expected but they called to let me know they would be delayed. After they arrived, they quickly and efficiently assessed the situation, located the problem (a loose ground negative wire) and repaired it. While on site, they also repaired a bathroom exhaust fan. The whole job was completed in less than half an hour.
Description of Work: We had an electrical malfunction and had no power to any lights or outlets in our living room. They responded quickly - came the day after I called.

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

Jerry H.
08/2010
5.0
electrician, lamp repair, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 2 more
They did a very nice job, very quickly and very efficiently. They were in an out within 40 minutes if even that much. He talked to me about what they were doing and what needed to be done. They did a nice job and I was pleased.
Description of Work: Absolute Electric LLC replaced the 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
$425

l and s C.
07/2010
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
After researching different companies and products, we selected Absolute during a weekend evening. A brief email to Shauwn Collins was responded to within hours; he called the next day to discuss the job and schedule. Mr. Collins discussed and answered all my questions easily by phone. He was able to send a team of Paul and Drew even earlier than I had expected. They arrived within their time window after calling me to alert me to arrival time - a distinctive courtesy. They also had multiple products for my wife and I to consider in choosing the color. Paul and Drew were courteous, personable, precise, and efficient - wasting no time. The removal of the old fan housing from the roofing shingles took the most time. The new fan is drawing heat from my home as I write this. Absolute has now become my "go to" provider for electrical services. Other vendors haven't even responded to my email. BRAVO to the team of Absolute Electric - a flawless contractor experience.
Description of Work: We replaced an unserviceable attic / vent fan with a new one. Hard wired electric connection (versus solar) with an on/off switch leading to a thermostatically controlled power circuit for the 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
$425

Susan N.
07/2010
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
So far I?ve had great interactions with them and I?ll be using them in about a week. They helped me find a good price for some lights that I need. Everything I?ve done has been over the phone because I have a job that will be billed hourly. I?ve talked with the owner and he wants me to go get the lights since I have such a specific type in mind. He told me where to go and that once I pick what I want he?ll order it at his price. It took us five days to finally connect but he was apologetic; I think the effort was there.
Description of Work: Absolute Electric gave me a quote for putting in two low voltage recessed lights that will illuminate artwork. They will put the lights on a dimmer switch and an outlet on the other side of the wall. Also, they will reset a light that fell out on my front porch.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$165

Greg E.
06/2010
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Excellent - wouldn't change a thing.
Description of Work: Had trouble with a ceiling fan not working - I thought it was an electrical issue, but it ended up being an issue with the remote. The fellow from Absolute Electric diagnosed the problem quickly, got up on their very tall ladder and addressed the issue with the remote. My husband and I would have never figured out what the problem was...turn out when we changed the batteries on the remote, we changed the switches inside the remote. They were extremely professional, knowledgeable and friendly - I would definitely use them again.

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

William E.
06/2010
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Excellent. Arrived ahead of time and finished more quickly than expected. Very friendly and courteous staff. Identified unexpected challenges in the installation (since it's an older house with exotic electrical wiring), but maintained their sense of humor and persisted until they could complete the work.
Description of Work: Installation of attic 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
$425

Robert S.
06/2010
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
The circuit breaker would not reset and we were left without lights in three rooms of the house -- master bath, master bedroom and hall bathroom. We were extremely concerned about a house fire and wanted someone to check it out immediately. My husband was out of town and I was at work so it was difficult to arrange an appointment. I called a number of other companies but all were booked; however, when I called Absolute Electric they were already in the neighborhood and were able to come within an hour. They were able to troubleshoot and locate the problem. The circuit breaker would not reset and we were left with lights out in three rooms of the house -- master bath, master bedroom and hall bathroom. We were extremely concerned about a house fire and wanted someone to check it out immediately. My husband was out of town and I was at work so it was difficult to arrange an appointment. I called a number of other companies but all were booked; however, when I called Absolute Electric they were already in the neighborhood and were able to come within an hour. I made arrangements with a friend who met them at my house and they were able to troubleshoot and locate the problem. We had our roof replaced about a year ago and their installer did not cap the wires to an attic fan. Apparently the extreme heat caused it to trip the circuit breaker. It could have caused a fire but thankfully Absolute Electric was able to resolve the issue and fix it. The circuit breaker would not reset and we were left with lights out in three rooms of the house -- master bath, master bedroom and hall bathroom. We were extremely concerned about a house fire and wanted someone to check it out immediately. My husband was out of town and I was at work so it was difficult to arrange an appointment. I called a number of other companies but all were booked; however, when I called Absolute Electric they were already in the neighborhood and were able to come within an hour. I made arrangements with a friend who met them at my house and they were able to troubleshoot and locate the problem. We had our roof replaced about a year ago and their installer did not cap the wires to an attic fan. Apparently the extreme heat caused it to trip the circuit breaker. It could have caused a fire but thankfully Absolute Electric was able to resolve the issue and fix it. Apparently when we had our roof replaced, the installer did not cap the wires to an attic fan that was removed. The extreme heat caused it to trip the circuit breaker. It could have caused a fire but thankfully Absolute Electric was able to resolve the issue and fix it.
Description of Work: Capped wires that had fed an attic fan that had been removed.

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

Stacy M.
03/2010
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
We are currently renovating our home and wanted to add some recessed lights and ceiling fans on the main floor. Absolute Electric was recommended by a coworker (who found them via Angie's List) and told me about the great work they did in their home. I checked out their website and BBB rating and decided to get a estimate. After talking with the owner, Shauwn, for a while, I noticed how knowledgeable he was. This is a small company, but I appreciated that because Shauwn and his helper were very personable. They showed up on time, got the work done in a timely manner, and cleaned up afterwards. I am very happy with the end result and would recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: New recessed lights and ceiling fans were 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
$985

Jackie H.
12/2009
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
We selected this company based on Angies List reviews. They were very responsive to our initial phone call and arranged to come to our home within a few days. Shawn and Paul arrived on schedule. They were well prepared and went right to work. They discussed various options we wouldn't have known about. They worked very efficiently together and wasted no time, moving from task to task. They introduced the option of installing a whole-house surge protector in our new home. There was no hard sell involved; we thought that with all our new high tech appliances and electronic equipment, a device to protect it would be a good investment. Shawn and Paul cleaned up before they left. We were extremely satisfied with the level of service and the value we received from Absolute Electric. We recommend this company without reservation and will certainly use them again.
Description of Work: Installed C/Pceiling fan in 16' ceiling Installed C/P fan in 9' ceiling at prewired box Rewored light boxes and installed two C/P sconces Installed two C/P light fixures in master bathroom Installed whole house surge protector with 5-year warranty

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
$1,170

Michelle F.
10/2009
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Installation was done from high vaulted ceiling over an open stairway. Extra care was taken maneuvering a large ladder up the stairs to avoid any wall damage. Work, including readjusting the height of the light, was completed promptly and professionally.
Description of Work: Removed old hanging light fixture and installed new fixture.

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

Travis T.
02/2008
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
It went very well. Contractor showed up on time, had all material that was required and finished sooner than they estimated. They picked up after themselves as well. Since they were installing lighting and wiring in a finished basement, they cut 21 holes in the drywall. They did set the expectation up front that this would happen.
Description of Work: Contractor added 8 recessed lights, 2 electrical outlets, 5 surround sound wall plates and in wall wiring, a phone line with wall plate (RJ-11) and coax cable with wall plate.

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
$1,500

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

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,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