Direct Current was referred to us by our realtor to do major fixes in our SFH in Arlington. We had…read morethem come out for round one to ground some wires, GFCI outlets, and fix a very old fuse box (& inspection). I worked with Bob on the phone and via email. The email is very convenient so you can just write down what you need done and have no misunderstandings. Jorge was our tech and he arrived with my email printed out to do the work. While he was here, we tacked on more stuff, including fixing a smoke alarm and fixing a very old and weathered outdoor light. He was here for a few hours. We were so impressed with their work we had then come back a week later to finish up some things they couldn't do the previous trip (due to lack of time). They fixed other fixtures in the house, a few were as idiotic as needing dimmed light bulbs (expensive mistake) but others needed a lot of work done. I will be hiring them again for round 3 when we outfit the house for cable lines. Direct Current charges by the hour and they work super quickly so don't worry about getting ripped off. I am happy with their work and definitely recommend them. Also, both times the tech arrived on time. They also accept credit cards.

Excellent service! I received a recommendation for Direct Current from a few neighbors and after…read moregetting a few quotes, our condo board decided to hire them to perform some lighting upgrades around the property. They were friendly, efficient and did excellent quality work. I wouldn't hesitate to hire them again for any future projects.

Staples replaced the fuse box in my basement, starting the job in August. They asked me to pay for…read morethe whole job as soon as the box was in, but before they'd actually finished the grounding outside or the cleanup. They did not finish these until NOVEMBER, because of multiple, multi-week gaps where I had to call the office repeatedly to find out what was going on because no one reached out to me. It was not made clear to me that it's "standard" to leave large holes (see attached) in the wall (which it's my responsibility to have fixed) at the beginning of the work. And when I complained about this, I was told that I'd have to hire a contractor to do the job or I could "just put a panel over it." Craig told me the panel was easy to do, and that he'd send me a link right to the panel I needed. After a week of waiting for the link, I called to ask about it - and they just sent me to a *generic website that sells panels*...which doesn't actually help me find the panel he'd recommend. Now I have holes in my basement wall, with cold air pouring in. And I need to hire someone else to fix it *over the holidays*, so the actual cost is going to be even higher and take even longer. I'd heard good things from others about Staples, and I think Craig is a really good guy -- but I wish to god I'd gone with someone else.

I called requesting an estimate for replacing (2) outdoor floodlight fixtures. The owner, Craig,…read morereturned my call promptly and after a brief discussion, provided an estimate and offered to do the work the next day. He arrived on time and quickly completed the installation. No fuss or drama, just friendly, prompt and professional help at a reasonable cost. I will be keeping his number handy for future projects.

Work is always first rate, prices are fair, repair men are knowledgeable, friendly and polite.read more

They installed 2 new 20A circuits with GFI outlets in our large house, all at a very reasonable…read more~$2000 price. Jerry and Joe were friendly and communicated frequently about schedule changes, what time they would arrive and what choices/options we had. They showed up on time and seemed to really know what they were doing. Even the drywall work looked good. I'd definitely recommend these guys to anyone needing small or large electrical work.

We hired this company because we saw their trucks in our neighborhood and were VERY impressed with…read moretheir service! We needed them to fix up some electrical issues uncovered on our house during a resale inspection and they were honest, professional and did a great job! During the estimate process we covered everything we had issues with in person. They walked us through the steps they would take to fix the issues and gave us a fair estimate as well as options when available. They were clear to explain the options in terms we could understand with explanations of why they preferred one to another. On the day of the work they ran into some unexpected issues that could only be uncovered while the work was on-going and were VERY quick with alerting us, letting us know what options we had at that point and then moving forward with the work. I appreciated how up-front they were with us at every step along the way. It was great working with them! They were all professional and did a fabulous job cleaning up after the work - you wouldn't have known they were ever there! We were very impressed with how thorough they were. Their work was great, they have friendly electricians and we love being able to use a local company! Kudos to McDermott Electric for a job well done - thank you! :-)

Since I first discovered McDermott Electrical Contracting, I have used the company's services three…read moremore times. We have a 35 year-old house, and many of our outlets and switches need rewiring. These are repaired for free because we have a contract with NOVEC Solutions. However, every time the electricians come to our house, I ask them to install new fixtures as well. The electricians are outstanding, and the prices are extremely reasonable. Last week, for example, they installed 5 light fixtures for $125 after completing the NOVEC Solutions repair. Capable, efficient, polite, knowledgable, and fast describe the electricians--and the service given by the person who answers the telephone and Mr. McDermott, the owner of the company.

We've worked with Meyer Electric on several projects, most recently a major electrical upgrade…read more(heavy-up) to support two new induction stoves and a heat pump water heater. They've also handled kitchen lighting and other electrical work throughout our home, and every experience has been excellent. Nikola and David are exceptionally careful, knowledgeable, and thoughtful in their approach. Their pricing is fair, and they are great problem-solvers--always finding ways to minimize disruption to the rest of the house. They're true artists when it comes to pulling wiring, managing to make complex connections without opening up walls unnecessarily. They were also incredibly helpful navigating the complexities of the D.C. permitting system, offering clear advice and handling details that could easily have become stressful. They were competitively priced. We trust them completely and highly recommend Meyer Electric for both major upgrades and detailed electrical work.

My Pepco meter box needed re-attaching to my house after a siding repair. Previously, the box was…read moresnugly attached within a frame on the siding. The Meyer electrician carelessly re-attached the box more than a full 2" below where it was, at the top of the frame (see photos). The box's misplacement now interferes with waterproofing the siding of my house, so I am now taking bids from other electricians just to raise the box. Upon seeing the photographs after the repair below, a contractor of my acquaintance commented, "That does look a bit shabby." I sent Walt Meyer an email with the photographs, with the comment that nobody should be proud of the job. His only response was to send me my paid invoice. Shabby is part of the company ethic. One review starts with "Don't do it. Just plain do it." I concur. The company takes no pride in its work. You may get lucky, but the company is cheap because it does not stand behind its work.

Dave is a great guy! He responded quickly on yelp to my quote request, and gave me his direct…read morecontact info as well. He quoted the most reasonable price for my electrical work (at least 30% cheaper than 12 others I had asked. Honestly, the others were ridiculous quotes!). He came the same day and did a great job with the complicated chandelier assembly and installation. He has a new loyal customer now! Thanks, Dave!

ACX installed my NEMA 14-50 in the garage last night. Excellent service given by ACX Daves Lighting…read moreElectric. My brother is a master electrician but lives far away. He told me expect 15 minutes of work and less than $200 based on my garage setup. ACX charged me $175. The owner Dave, who did the work, was an awesomely normal guy, who cares about the quality of his work. The gentleman also executed the job on the same day I called. No games. No mess; he also cleaned up the dry wall dust. Tesla recommended electrician was Autumn Electric in Vienna, VA. Bad news--The mistakenly noted my appointment as canceled then corrected it only to do an estimate, not the actual work. Electrician that showed up didn't blink his eyes like he was high on Vicodin. Hours later he emailed me an estimate for $575. What the what? lol

Mr. Luca came to my house to fix a breaker. He fixed the problem and was so knowledgeable and open…read moreabout what he was doing and why, that I asked him to look at three other challenges I had with my older home. He is polite, fair, and competitively priced. I recommend his work and counsel on all things electrical to anyone in the DC Metro and and Northern Virginia area. That would include breakers, generators, and updating wiring to meet safety requirements. I will continue to call in and recommend Mr. Luca. Chris McLean, VA

I used the good reviews here to hire him. Boy what a mistake. He started in April and by August…read morewas still not done with what should have taken less than a week to do. I had a Fairfax County inspector come in to see what had been done so far. It failed. The inspector asked if I was sure the person who did the work had been licensed. Some places he had used too small a cable, other cables went back and forth between boxes, and in some places he'd put three lines where only two should go. I hired a new company and they also asked if a licensed electrician had done the work they were so incredulous. It's cost me almost $5,000 to redo the poor work City Lights had done. And then I found out that when he pulled our meter in April he had put it back in UPSIDE DOWN. We have an old meter so it will let power flow while upside down but will not register any use. As a result Dominion thought we were trying to steal electricity and pulled the meter without warning. It took me hours of phone calls, the intervention of our new electricians, and $1500 in cash to get our meter restored. Of course that left a black mark on our credit report. This was to date the single worst experience I'd even had with a contractor. And yes, I have photos and documentation.

ES&G Services is absolutely outstanding, earning every single one of their five stars and more! One…read moreof the owners, Greg, and the technician, Rich, helped me resolve an HVAC challenge at my residential condo in Alexandria easily and quickly. They were both so pleasant and professional. When another company had given up and quoted a total system replacement, Rich worked patiently on the labor intensive job until he found the solution. The system runs as good as new, which was quite a cost savings for me! I highly recommend the excellent customer care, technical expertise, and trustworthy services of this family business!

Perfect in every way!…read more I contracted with ES&G, a family owned and operated company to install ceiling lighting and a ceiling fan. They are highly skilled professionals providing exceptional customer service. They were on time and very respectful of my home. The 2 electricians wore shoe covers and covered the work are with clean and dust free drop cloths. Great care was taken with the light and fan placement. I have total confidence in recommending ES&G. I am currently planning another project with ES&G.