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Kolb Electric

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

We are a family owned and operated business that has been serving the Baltimore, Washington Metropolitan area since 1925. We are committed to providing superior electrical services. The valuable advantages we can offer you are great service, high quality and experienced workers at a competitive price.

Business highlights

100 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential & Commercial Electric Service - Breaker Panel Installation, Back Up Generators, Recessed Lighting, Indoor & Outdoor Lighting, Fire Alarm Systems, Surveillance & Security Systems, Finished Basements, Ceiling & Attic Fan Installation, Switch & Outlet Repair, Bucket Truck Service, Power Quality Analysis, Infrared Thermograph, Data & Telephone Systems, & Property Management.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.6175 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
79%
4
7%
3
4%
2
6%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.5
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 101-125 of 175 reviews

David B.
05/2012
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Good experience. I wanted to have this work done within 2 days, and Kolb was able to support that while other electricians had a 1-2 week lead time. When making the appointment, the staff was friendly and described the work and any potential challenges. Since I was having 2 ceiling fans wired and installed instead of just 1, they cut be a break The electrician was on time and courteous.in price. They also said they'd honor a 10% discount from Angie's List. The ceiling fan installation went smoothly. When having the power outlet installed so I could mount a TV, the electrician ran into some trouble because of the way the studs are in my walls, but he was able to work around the studs without putting additional holes in my wall. Because of the issues with the wall, the outlet install took longer than expected, but it works great. Overall I paid $250 to wire and install each ceiling fan, and about $100 for the electrical outlet install, but with the 10% off from Angie's list my total was under $550 for over 5 hours worth of work. No hidden charges. Would recommend and use them again.
Description of Work: Had 2 bedrooms wired for ceiling fans where no existing power in the ceiling was available, had both fans installed, and also had an outlet installed so I could mount a TV on the wall.

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
$550

Maureen D.
05/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
My bathroom light suddenly stopped working - nothing happened when I flipped the switch. I called a couple of other companies to compare estimates but Kolb was the only one who had someone available the following day, which was key with guests coming over for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Kolb's pricing was competitive as well. The technician arrived promptly, was courteous and got right to work. He found that a wire to the bathroom light fixture had come loose and the light switch required replacement. He retrieved what he needed from the truck and completed the job in under 30 minutes. With my Angie's List coupon, the cost was under $100. This was my 2nd time using Kolb and I would not hesitate to call them again.
Description of Work: Fixed bathroom light wiring.

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
$85

John L.
04/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
When I called him he happened to have availability the same day. It was great. His prices were reasonable. He gets A's across the board.
Description of Work: He helped me put up a chandelier.

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

NNEMDI K.
03/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were very good and I would use them in the future.
Description of Work: I used Kolb Electric to assess if we needed a generator if the power went out before Hurricane Irene came.

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
$300

Paula S.
03/2012
4.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
We were happy with them. We had couple of people out and one we weren’t happy with but the other we were happy. Overall they seemed like a reasonable price for the job that was done. They were here when they said they would be.
Description of Work: We use Kolb Electric Inc for electrical services. The last time they were out was in early January of this year. They installed outlets and light fixtures.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Nanci or Mike J.
02/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Went well - very informative and thorough.
Description of Work: We had an overloaded circuit - but suspected something scarier. We had the Christmas lights on plu air table electrical heater. When I tried to plug in a heating pad I felt extreme heat coming from the outlet, which had not been in use at all. We turned everything of but we're very concerned that the breaker didnt trip and feared damage to the very old wires inside the wall.

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
$95

Barbara O.
02/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Excellent. I would call Kolb again, and I would recommend this company to anyone.
Description of Work: On two different days this month, Kolb electricians installed numerous new ceiling light fixtures at my house. One job involved installing two ceiling lights where none had existed. This involved going into the attic and working from there to get to the ceiling below. Also had fuse box repair work done and repair work on hard-wired smoke detector. Anyway, a lot was done on two separate days, and it was all done for a very fair price (lower than I expected).

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

Donna T.
02/2012
5.0
lighting
  + -1 more
The job went very well with light restored to the kitchen (the previous fixture had failed), in a short amount of time.
Description of Work: Pat from Kolb came out and replaced the kitchen fluorescent fixture with another similar fixture I had previously purchased. He was pleasant, professional, and efficient. The light was replaced and working within about 30 minutes. He did a good job of cleaning up the debris.

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

Henry A.
01/2012
5.0
lighting
  + -1 more
I looked him up on Angie's List. It was not an easy job because it was very heavy and the gentleman who did it was very patient. The experience was good. The price was okay and we thought that it was reasonable.
Description of Work: Kolb Electric took out an old light fixture from our basement and put in a new fluorescent light fixture.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

ROBERT Z.
12/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The electrical circuit breaker in our great room tripped. The technician repaired the light switch which was the source of the short.
Description of Work: Repaired blown circuit.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$102.5

Christina M.
11/2011
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Our appointment was scheduled for 7:30 AM and our electrician arrived promptly at 7:30. He installed 4 recessed lights and 2 pendant lights in our kitchen. He was polite, personable and professional. He was done by 12:00 noon. I would definitely use them again and would refer them to anyone. They are A One!
Description of Work: We had recessed lights and 2 pendant lights installed in our kitchen.

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
$720

Craig M.
10/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Kolb sent in "Pat" who was on time and very friendly. Kolb called 15 minutes ahead of time which was much appreciated. After explaining the cooktop issue, Pat methodically began troubleshooting and within 15 minutes had determined the problem. After correcting that problem, he went on to troubleshoot and fix the other two. All our electrical problems were fixed. We couldn't be more happy and will always call upon Pat at Kolb in the future for any electrical issues.
Description of Work: We had three electrical problems that needed troubleshooting and then correcting. The primary problem was that our recently installed electrical cooktop suddenly quick working. The second problem was figuring out why an outdoor spotlight quick working and finally an interior spotlight was not working. All unrelated happening over the last year but the cooktop issue is what made us finally call in an electrician.

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
$200

Beth S.
10/2011
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
We were exceptionally pleased with the price and quality of service provided by Kolb Electric. The estimator came out within a few days to provide us with an estimate. The work was scheduled at my convenience and completed in one morning. The work was done quickly and professionally. The installer was very neat--placing coverings over the floor and cleaning up thoroughly when finished.
Description of Work: They installed six recessed lighting fixtures, which we provided, in our entryway and installed a new junction box in the dinning room ceiling.

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
$470

Mitch H.
10/2011
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
From Wendy who took the apt. to the service tech...I couldn’t have asked for a better experience and a better value. Great People, Great Work and a Great Company! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Description of Work: 5 Ceiling Fans 2 Bathroom Vanities 1 Dining Room Light 1 Whole House Surge Protector

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Patricia L.
10/2011
5.0
electrician, home security systems
  + 0 more
I called Kolb Tuesday 10/18 and was set up for an appointment the next day. They called me 30 min before arrival. The technician came in and replaced the alarm. He was very pleasant. It was a great experience from the initial phone call and the work completion. I would not hesitate to call them again.Thanks Angie List!!!!
Description of Work: Removed and replaced smoke alarm

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
$110

Randy H.
10/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They showed up, did exactly what I wanted them to do, provided a quote for additional work, and left. Everything works well and they were very efficient. They cleaned up well and explained everything. The tech was very nice and I didnt have any issues with them.
Description of Work: They wired my 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

john V K.
09/2011
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Excellent, showed up on time, put down plastic, installed, looks great. Juan was sharply dressed, very professional, great personality. Cleaned up, even paperwork looked very well organized. Very impressed. Thanks Angie's list.
Description of Work: install new foyer chandelier. Two story.

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
$140

Dianne W.
08/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Great job! He made it seem just as simple as I hoped it would be.
Description of Work: He moved a light switch from inside a closet to the wall outside the closet.

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
$75

Robert H.
08/2011
3.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I scheduled an appointment with Kolb. They were very prompt and came the same day. The Kolb electrician arrived on time and tried to identify the problem, unsuccessfully. The electrician suggested that we probably needed to pull a new wire, which would involve cutting into the walls and ceiling since the path from the dishwasher to the distribution panel was not easily accessible. I asked about other options. He said that he had a tracing device, but it wasn't always very accurate, and that he did not have one on the truck. I asked for estimates for each approach to solve the problem. I never received a call back or the estimates. I called another electrician who located the problem in 20 minutes and fixed the problem at a fraction of Kolb's hourly rate. The previous electrical work and the dishwasher circuit problem were unrelated.
Description of Work: I requested Kolb to troubleshoot and fix a power problem to my dishwasher. The dishwasher serviceman had previously diagnosed the problem as insufficient power to the dishwasher. Specifically, the line to the dishwasher did not have 120 volts between the hot and neutral wires. I thought the problem might have been related to other work that was recently done, and shared this information with the technician.

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

$171

JOHN W.
07/2011
3.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Overall fine except the problem was not resolved.
Description of Work: An installed motion detector switch was not working properly and wanted the electrician to make it work properly and I had wired it correctly. The electrician was very friendly, professional and timely. However, the switch still did not work after he "fixed" it. (The controlled light would not turn off.) After a few days, I went to Home Depot and purchased a new switch and installed it myself. It works fine now. Perhaps it was a bad switch, or something else but would have rather the electrician fixed it the first time.

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

$120

Response from Kolb Electric
Unfortunately, there is no way for us to know if the problem is existing materials. Had the customer called us back when the switch was still not working, we would have returned and installed the new switch for the customer as a continuation of the call or at no charge. We were unaware and sorry that this customer had a problem.

Alison L.
05/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were great. I will definitely use them again in the future.
Description of Work: We used Kolb Electric last week to do some work in the front porch.

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
$100

Deborah Y.
05/2011
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Kolbe sent someone out the same day I called. The electrician arrived on time. It took him a while to diagnose the problem with the breaker tripping, but the solution of putting the outside fixtures on a seperate breaker seems to be working. He said we may need to replace the GFI breaker that they were on before (and that the bathrooms are still on) but only if it continues to trip. The electrician was courteous and professional. The entire job took about two and a half hours and we were satisfied with the work. The pricing was easy to understand and the bill accurately reflected the time spent on the job.
Description of Work: We needed someone to troubleshoot a circuit breaker tripping when we turned on our exterior floodlights and wanted to have a broken floodlight replaced with a high pressure sodium fixture. The electrician diagnosed the breaker problem and recommended adding a breaker. He also installed the new exterior fixture high up on the outside of the house.

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
$300

JANE LEE W.
03/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He is local. I have used him for years. I don't remember how much I spent. My tenants made the appointment to their time frame and I paid it by credit card. I haven't got the bill yet. It was something clearly that needed attention being electrical. Their prices are reasonable. They are not exorbitant. I don't even know what a home call costs now. I think the home service call is deducted from the total bill after they add back in the cost for the service and the parts. I think the price was under $200.00. They told me what it was when I paid the amount, but I can't remember. It went very well overall. I wouldn't be with them if they didn't give good service. The price was within the range that I expected. They were very responsive.
Description of Work: Kolb Electric came out and fixed a connection that was broken.

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

John C.
01/2011
2.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Arranged for a small job adding an electrical outlet and made an appointment with a 4 hour window, 12-4pm, on a Friday. 2 1/2 hours before the window, around 9:30am, they called home (I was at work) and left a message asking if they could send someone over early, they had someone in the area. I got the message, called back in an attempt to let them know I couldnt do that, was put on hold for 3 or 4 minutes, and hung up. Came home for the scheduled appointment, unhooked the conections to the TV, took the 50" TV off the wall and waited. I called their office around 3:30 to make sure everything was ok, and they said someone would be there within 45 minutes. Got a call at 4pm asking specifics about the job (how far away the closest outlet was, etc., none of which was asked when the job was scheduled) because they were "looking for someone in the area" to do it, noting that it was late (no mention that they were the ones running late), that their electrician's had "lives after work", and that after 4 they normally charged emergency rates. Said they'd call back in 10-15 minutes with an update. No call, so I called their office 20 minutes later and cancelled.
Description of Work: Asked them to install an electrical outlet high in the wall for a TV

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from Kolb Electric
We are unable to investigate this matter because there is no record in our system of this call ever being scheduled. The last time we received a call or did work for this customer was in May 2010. Would like more information if available. Thank you.

Robert E.
10/2010
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
They did a good job. It was a simple job and they were quick and efficient. They gave me a quote by just coming and seeing it, but then they just did the job. I think I spent $150 on that work and I was very satisfied with them. I would tell others that they did a good job and the price seemed okay. They came out exactly when they said they would and I did not have to wait long. They made that appointment within an hour and completed the job in 15 minutes.
Description of Work: I used Kolb Electric Inc. in May of this year and they put in two lights for me.

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

Contact information

44964 Underwood Ln Ste E, Sterling, VA 20166

http://kolbelectric.com/electricians-in-sterling-virginia

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured
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Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Home Security Systems,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Roofing

FAQ

Kolb Electric is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Saturday: Closed

Kolb Electric accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Kolb Electric offers free project estimates.
No, Kolb Electric does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Kolb Electric offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, Kolb Electric offers emergency services.
Yes, Kolb Electric offers warranties.
Kolb Electric offers the following services: Residential & Commercial Electric Service - Breaker Panel Installation, Back Up Generators, Recessed Lighting, Indoor & Outdoor Lighting, Fire Alarm Systems, Surveillance & Security Systems, Finished Basements, Ceiling & Attic Fan Installation, Switch & Outlet Repair, Bucket Truck Service, Power Quality Analysis, Infrared Thermograph, Data & Telephone Systems, & Property Management.

Contact information

44964 Underwood Ln Ste E, Sterling, VA 20166

http://kolbelectric.com/electricians-in-sterling-virginia

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed