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Root Electric

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

At Root Electric it is our honor to offer our customers superior service from the first telephone call to the final payment. Root Electric specializes in working directly with homeowners, business owners and facility managers in electrical construction, upgrades and service. All of our electricians are experienced and well-trained employees of root electric. Additionally, we do not sub-contract to any outside workers or companies for electrical work. Root Electric employs a dedicated sales staff to handle customer's telephone calls and to estimate projects. This insures that all telephone calls are returned in a timely manner and that all projects are accurately priced and scheduled. Additional DBA - William J Root Inc, Rootelectric. Award winning. Additional emails - billjr@rootelectric.com, bill3@rootelectric.com, janice@rootelectric.com. Additional contact name - William Bill. Additional phones - (703) 618-5390.

Business highlights

38 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Residential & Commercial Electrical Panel Upgrades, Emergency Generator Systems, Additional Lighting & Outlets, Recessed Lighting, Attic & Ceiling Fans, Hot Tubs, Fixture Replacement, Lighting Layout, Basements Design, Additions & New Homes.

Services we don't offer

Ask For Details

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

5%



Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9632 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
94%
4
3%
3
1%
2
1%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 576-600 of 632 reviews

THOMAS & VALARIE L.
04/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Installed separate breakers for my microwave and my toaster oven.

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
$860

Response from Root Electric
Thank you very much for posting a quick review of your experience with Root Electric. We are happy to hear that you are pleased with our service.

David F.
03/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Response from Root Electric
Thank you for the brief, no-nonsense review! It was our pleasure to be of service.

ca B.
03/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They wired a smoke detector and a CO2 detector in a separate location. Fast; clean; and reasonable priced. | PS it would be helpful to me and other if we had access to all of the comments we have provided for the vendors we have used.

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
$125

Response from Root Electric
Thank you for posting a quick review of Root Electric's service! We are very happy to hear that you are pleased with our work. Regarding the post script comment, I am not sure if this is directed towards us or towards Angie's List, but if you would like to discuss your suggestion in depth, feel free to email us directly at customers@rootelectric.com. Again, thank you for your review.

Jean R.
03/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Hung 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
$175

Response from Root Electric
Thank you very much for posting a brief review! We are pleased to know that you consider us an "A" rated company.

Blanche M M.
02/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Provided a dedicated line for my Microwave and gas oven. They were very polite and efficient.

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

Response from Root Electric
Thank you very much for posting a review of Root Electric's service. We are glad to hear that you are pleased with our service. Feel free to contact us in the future if you have any questions.

Andrew B.
02/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Installed a ceiling light with fan in a bedroom, installed 5 recessed lights in basement hallway, and installed a new line for a new outlet in basement hallway. Work was performed as agreed, on time, and well done.

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
$1,700

Response from Root Electric
Thank you very much for your to-the-point review of Root Electric's service. We are very happy to hear that you are pleased with your new lighting. Please let us know if you have any questions in the future.

Alicia M.
01/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Replaced 40-year old electric panel, got the city permit to avoid having to move the whole box, and set it up to return and add dedicated outlets in living room and outside - they were very professional and punctual |

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
$2,400

Response from Root Electric
Thank you very much for posting a review of our services. We are happy to hear that you are pleased with our services, and that you found us both professional and punctual. Feel free to contact us in the future if you have any questions.

Margret M.
01/2015
4.0
electrician, lighting, outdoor lighting
  + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I first called and spoke to Mr. Root. He gave me some insight into buying the outdoor light fixtures I wanted installed at the front door, back door and garage. There was no need for access inside the home so I didn't need to take time off work. When I got home the lights were up and worked. There were a few issues....1) there was a light above the garage door which I wanted removed completely and the hole covered. The electrician covered the hole with an electrical box that I typically see fitting inside the wall. It looked horrible....big and silver, sticking out about 1.5" from the garage. 2) the light at the back door worked but it also looked horrible. It wasn't at all flush with the side of the house. I called Mr. Root and he asked me to send him a few photos of my issues. He sent someone the next day and now it all looks really nice.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$205

Response from Root Electric
Thank you very much for posting a review of our service. We are very sorry that it took two tries to get the quality of the installation up to where it should be. We appreciate your bringing the issue to our attention and allowing us a "mulligan". It is good to hear that the final installation was satisfactory and that you are pleased with our service in the end.

Winchester R.
01/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Complete replacement of electrical panel, new surge protector, all grounded to newer standards. Complete assessment of house and replacement/upgrade of multiple switches and outlets, several to accommodate LED dimmers. Also, incorporated a designated circuit for an electric outdoor grill. Very pleased with explanations of how the work would be carried out and what exactly had to be done. Final work completed exactly as promised and with great efficiency. Although their bid was higher in cost, we chose this provider due to Mr. Root's excellent explanation of what the work would entail including one small drywall cut and his suggestions for modern upgrades on dimmers. The electricians cleverly installed the new outdoor outlet to avoid any additional holes. And now we can use the dryer without throwing the circuit!

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
$3,500

Response from Root Electric
Thank you very much for taking the time to post an in-depth review! We are very happy to hear that you are satisfied with the installation. We are especially happy that the final installation was completed "as promised". Feel free to contact us in the future should you have any questions about your installation.

Robert T.
12/2014
5.0
electrician, phone wiring
  + 0 more
.
Description of Work: They located and replaced phone wires over a large part of the 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
$300

Response from Root Electric
Thank you very much for the very quick and concise review. We are pleased to hear that you are happy with our services. Please let us know if you have any questions in the future!

Nancy P.
12/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Root Electric replaced our breaker box and upgraded our kitchen electric for a renovation. Their customer service is excellent. The work was done on time and within our agreed upon price. They were great about doing a couple of extra things for me that were not in our agreement, at a reasonable extra cost. I will call them again if I need anything in the future.

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
$6,500

Response from Root Electric
Thank you very much for the very kind and detailed review. We are very happy to hear that you were pleased with Root Electric's service. I would like to highlight one point that the customer brings up. The customer states that we completed a few extra tasks at a "reasonable" additional price. In the business, "extra tasks" are called "change orders". Many contractors offer a low initial estimate to get the job, then charge very high prices for change orders that are either requested by the customer or for "unforeseen circumstances". Root Electric charges a fair price from the initial estimate. Our customers appreciate our "up front" pricing because it allows them to stay within budget during the project and add items if they choose during the project without fear of being trapped into a high-priced upgrade. Thanks again for the review. We hope that you enjoy your new kitchen!

Derek A.
12/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Bill Root offered great service, answered questions and responsive to follow-up calls and emails. Team doing work also responsive and efficient in work performed, would recommend in future.

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

Response from Root Electric
Thank you very much for the quick review of your experience with Root Electric. We hope to hear from you again in the future!

DAVID M.
12/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Whole house surge protector and installed an exterior RV 50 amp outlet for my motorhome to plug into. Excellent, friendly estimate experience plus installation job was great. Highly recommend.

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

Response from Root Electric
Thank you very much for posting a review of Root Electric. We are very happy to hear that you are pleased with our services. Feel free to call us in the future if you have any questions.

Martha M.
10/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans, outdoor lighting
  + 2 more
unknown
Description of Work: GFI outlet kept tripping on enclosed porch and deck. They discovered problem - and replaced outlet & culprit light switch and installed a fan control switch inside. Very nice and professional. Very good sleuthing job to find the problem.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Response from Root Electric
Thank you for posting a quick review of Root Electric! We are happy to hear that you are pleased with our "gumshoes". Feel free to call us in the future if you have any additional questions.

Michael H.
10/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Root Electric
Thank you very much for the brief review. While we only submitted a proposal to this customer, we are very happy that the customer was pleased with his experience with our estimator, and we are especially pleased that they were kind enough to leave a review.

John CK C.
09/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Good news: You're smart enough to not do the electrical work yourself. | |Bad news: You're not doing the electrical work yourself and you're paying a pro to do it. I got three estimates, Root and another were about the same price, the other was lower. So I discounted the lower, because sometimes you get what you pay for. That left Root and Other Guy. | |I'll be honest, the Root estimator spoke English as a primary language, and that was my deciding factor. To my joyful surprise, all the Root staff spoke English as a primary language too. Based on past negative experiences with other contractors due to language barriers, it's a welcome relief to be able to hear every conversation in English. | |The work was good and I haven't had any problems since. I'd hire them again. | | |

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
$5,000

Response from Root Electric
Thank you very much for posting a review of Root Electric. We are pleased to hear that you are satisfied with our service, and the communication skills of our electricians. Feel free to contact us in the future if you have any questions!

Deborah O.
07/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown

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

Response from Root Electric
We love reviews that are quick and to the point! Thank you for taking a few minutes to post a review of Root Electric, and for the healthy GPA!

Matthew S.
07/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown

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

Response from Root Electric
Thank you very much for posting a brief review of Root Electric's service! Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

Pamela B.
06/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They were prompt did a good job - very professional.

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

Gerard K.
06/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown

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
$965

Response from Root Electric
Thank you very much for your "no nonsense" review. We hope you are enjoying your new installation. We are very happy to be of service.

Sarah B.
06/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Response from Root Electric
Thank you very much for the very quick and to-the-point review. Feel free to contact us in the future if you have any additional questions.

Barbara W.
06/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: Consult with me regarding sub pump. Walked me through to obtain appropriate diagnosis. Referred me to Woodbridge Plumbing for repair.

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

Response from Root Electric
Thank you very much for posting a review of Root Electric. Some services that we do not provide we happily refer to other trusted service providers. Best of luck with your sump pump!

Susan W.
05/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They do a great job.
Description of Work: They have done multiple electrical work for us.

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

Response from Root Electric
It is very nice to hear from one of our regular customers! We are pleased to hear that you continue to be satisfied with our service and hope to continue the trend in the future.

Patricia G.
05/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans, outdoor lighting
  + 2 more
.
Description of Work: Installed a new front pole light, changed out 8 roof flood light bulbs and installed two replacement ceiling fans.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$750

Response from Root Electric
Thank you very much for posting a review of Root Electric! We are very happy to hear that you are pleased overall with our service. Feel free to call us in the future if you have any questions.

Jean M.
04/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Repaired loss of power in circuit.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$175

Response from Root Electric
Thank you very much for posting a quick, no-nonsense review of Root Electric! We are very happy to hear that you are pleased with our service. Feel free to contact us in the future if you have any questions or concerns.

Contact information

12120 Darnley Rd, Woodbridge, VA 22192

http://www.rootelectric.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
2710025311
Trade License Locale
VA
Trade License Authority
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Trade License Expiration
03/31/2025
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,
Landscaping - Lighting,
TV Service - Cable,
Generator,
Basement Remodeling,
Phone Wiring,
Energy Efficiency Auditing,
Heating and Air Conditioning

FAQ

Root Electric is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Root Electric accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Root Electric offers free project estimates.
No, Root Electric does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Root Electric does not offer a senior discount.
No, Root Electric does not offer emergency services.
No, Root Electric does not offer warranties.
Root Electric offers the following services: Residential & Commercial Electrical Panel Upgrades, Emergency Generator Systems, Additional Lighting & Outlets, Recessed Lighting, Attic & Ceiling Fans, Hot Tubs, Fixture Replacement, Lighting Layout, Basements Design, Additions & New Homes.
Ask For Details

Contact information

12120 Darnley Rd, Woodbridge, VA 22192

http://www.rootelectric.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM