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Certified Electrical Technologies

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

Certified Electrical Technologies (CET) is a full-service electrical contracting firm serving residential, contractor, retail, real estate, and commercial clients in Suburban Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Certified Electrical Technologies (CET) is a full-service electrical contracting firm serving residential, contractor, retail, real estate, and commercial clients in Suburban Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Since 1979, CET has been committed to providing the latest technology, highest quality products and superior customer service. Our goal is to provide Total Customer Satisfaction. CET offers fast, efficient scheduling, excellent service by highly-trained technicians, and competitive pricing. This strategy is what sets us apart from our competition and has made us leaders in the Electrical Service industry. As your electrician, we are especially proud of our outstanding staff, comprised of highly trained electricians and engineers. Our staff has been personally recruited for their particular expertise, integrity and commitment to excellence. These qualities make them CET’s most valuable asset and ensure our clients of total satisfaction. Additional phones - (410)823-5252, (410)312-5252, (410)295-5005, (301)858-5252. Award winning. Additional address - PO Box 60650 Rockville, MD, 20859, 7879 Cessna Ave Gaithersburg, MD 20879.

Business highlights

46 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Upgrades, panel replacements, GFI receptacles, smoke detectors, lighting upgrades & installation, surge arrestors, home automation, troubleshooting, ceiling fans, recessed lighting, heavy UPS, correct code violations & carbon monoxide detectors.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8887 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
87%
4
5%
3
3%
2
1%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.8
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 301-325 of 887 reviews

Robert T.
08/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very well. The electrician was knowlwdgeable and thorlough.
Description of Work: Replaced a single outlet GFCI with a double.

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
$130

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We look forward to your next project !

Susan Foster M.
08/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Wonderful, wonderful service, including coming back to adjust the wiring.
Description of Work: I have used this services several times. Their men have managed to make our Comcast connection and TiVO work despite Comcast's inability to do same.

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
$80

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"Wonderful, wonderful service" That is what every member of our team wants to hear for every service visit we perform. If something is not perfect, we will do everything we can to make it perfect Thanks for the great review. We look forward to your next project !

Stam S.
08/2013
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Certified Electrical was superb in every respect. I waited a long time to use their services, and my delay was never a concern for them. They were totally flexible about my needs. On the date of service, the electrician came during the time period specified, and quickly went to work. He was exceptionally proficient, and completed the work well ahead of my expectations. While he worked, I asked a lot of questions, and he answered them in a most professional manner. I would highly recommend this firm to anyone.
Description of Work: Installed new ceiling fan. Installed new stove hood. Corrected faulty GFI.

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
$70

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"Certified Electrical was superb in every respect" Every member of our staff works very hard to achieve results like this review. Thank you for the fantastic review and we are very pleased that we were able to deliver 100% satisfaction.

hyoungdo J.
08/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It went well. I would use them again in the future.
Description of Work: I used Certified Electrical Technologies Big Deal purchase in July. I get 12 point checkup.

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
$89

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We look forward to your next project !

nathan I.
08/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I called on August 14th and asked to have an electrician come out at their earliest convenience. They were able to send a technician out on the 15th between noon and 4 PM. He showed up around 1 PM, after calling to let me know he'd be there shortly. He grabbed a few tools from the truck (pliers, snips and a multimeter) and headed into the house to check out the issue. Within 10 minutes he knew what the issue was and how to proceed. With my permission he had to knock a hole in the basement ceiling to pull the wire through the floor. He was able to repair the broken cable and coupled it inside of a junction box. He was in and out of the house in a half hour, and didn't waste any time. Plus he was really nice, and had a serious Baltimore accent.
Description of Work: Removed live wires that were coming through the floor after we had removed a 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
$137

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the terrific and detailed review. We appreciate your taking time to share your thoughts on our service. We found out after the service that you are an active duty Marine and did not take advantage of our Military discount. We will rectify that situation and would like to THANK YOU for your service !!! At CET we support our military and local military families any way we can. We can't do enough for these heroes.

Bronson S.
08/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I called CERTIFIED because of the fine reputation they had with Angie's and the great write-ups. My call for an estimate was very professional and handled well. I scheduled an appointment. My row house kitchen was rehabbed 20 years ago. It turns out that all wiring went over the top of the kitchen ceiling, rather than down through the sheetrock of a rehabbed wall and into the basement. My technician, Eric, cut into the wall and discovered this unusual way of routing the wiring. He also discovered that the rehabbers didn't go down because that would have required them to go through cinder block new footer construction. At my request Eric was able to pound through one cinder block in the kitchen. We stopped there. I told him that I would try to complete the new hole-wiring route to the basement, and that I would contact him if and when I was able to get a clear path through the multiple cinder blocks. The basement 'destruction' work was in an extremely hard to get to high and recessed area, through 2x6 joists and then into the cinder blocks. I was eventually able to drill, saw, and wrecking-bar my way to a clear path for a wire. Eric came back and finished the electrical work for the new circuit, which is operating just fine. Eric was very helpful in analyzing the job and what was required by the two of us to get done what I wanted. At the completion of the wiring job, I asked him to install a new inside timer switch that I had bought, but never installed. He did so very efficiently and programmed it for me. All in all, I couldn't have asked for more, from beginning to end. When I need additional electrical work, I will call CERTIFIED.
Description of Work: Added a new electrical plug circuit along one wall in my kitchen, with a new line to my circuit breaker panel, and installed a new circuit breaker into the panel. Also, installed A new wall timer for an outside light.

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
$270

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"All in all, I couldn't have asked for more, from beginning to end. When I need additional electrical work, I will call CERTIFIED" That's what every member of our team wants to hear ! We all work very hard to ensure 100% customer satisfaction and we appreciate knowing when we achieve that goal

Karin S.
08/2013
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
All went well! Electrician arrived on time and quickly installed the ceiling fan. Excellent experience. Will use this company in the future.
Description of Work: Install a ceiling fan in an upstairs bedroom.

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
$200

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We look forward to the next project which is already scheduled !

Ronald D.
08/2013
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
I have used these folks in the past with good results. As the ratings say, they were professional setting up the visit, on time, and the job was very professional, When they left I had a question on how the fan worked and they were quickly available by phone. Don't know how their fees compare but I felt they were very reasonable for the work involved.
Description of Work: Installed four ceiling fans on pre-installed rough-ins.

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
$270

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We look forward to your next project !

van S.
08/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Service provider was very professional
Description of Work: Repairs to electrical breaker panel.

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 Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We look forward to your next project !

Joylene J.
08/2013
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I felt like everything went very well at first. But less than a year later I am finding out they did not tell me I needed a new electrical panel. I am currently having to get this replaced after this recent discovery.
Description of Work: They came in to do a whole house electrical inspection. I had purchased a Big Deal for this.

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

$99

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
We spoke to the subscriber today and reminded her that we did indicate that there was a problem with her electrical service. She did not request a quote at the time of the inspection. We have made an appointment to review the issue with her and provide an extimate

Kim S.
08/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It went well. I called, they came out in a week and the electrician took a little over two hours to do the work.
Description of Work: Installed an outdoor electric outlet

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$175

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the review. We look forward to your next project

Caroleah M.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They did a fine job, but I thought the price was a little high for the work. Would hire them again though.
Description of Work: replaced all the old outlets in the house with current ones

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
$447

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We have already scheduled service for your other house and look forward to serving you again !

Krista R.
07/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Eric called ahead to let me know when he would be there. He was professional and courteous and fixed my problems quickly and advised me on what to look for in the future should I have similar issues.
Description of Work: Two outdoor outlets were not working. He found and fixed the problem. Also installed an outdoor light 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
$135

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We appreciate knowing we provided another superior service experience

Carolyn E.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
This company has always been reliable, friendly, and exceeded my expectations! I will use them again.
Description of Work: installed new electrical box for future fixture/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
$150

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"This company has always been reliable, friendly, and exceeded my expectations! I will use them again" Thanks for another great review !

Ruthellen C.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He was very good. He did a very good job and was a nice guy.
Description of Work: He set up timed lights that go on at night.

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 Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the nice review. We look forward to your next project !

Lynn B.
07/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
The electrician arrived exactly as scheduled. He removed the existing old light fixtures and installed the new ones. The price was low. I had a Big Deal coupon for 2 hours which had expired, so I anticipated paying an additional amount over the amount I paid for the coupon. I was pleasantly surprised that they honored the coupon. Wow! You can't beat that for customer service and top notch professional work!
Description of Work: Installed two exterior light fixtures & a post light fixture which we had purchased.

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 Certified Electrical Technologies
"Wow! You can't beat that for customer service and top notch professional work! " Every member of our staff works very hard to achieve reviews like this. Thanks for the very detailed review ! It is appreciated

Stephanie M.
07/2013
3.0
electrician, home security systems
  + 0 more
The electrician was very nice but I did not use all the time and they would not credit it for a future visit. My problem really was not definitely solved.
Description of Work: Checked smoke alarms but did not give me a definite reason why they were not working.

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

$140

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Both our Service Coordinator and our tech provided the exact reason that the smoke detectors were not working properly and the tech wrote it on the invoice. The subscriber had multiple brands and models of smoke detectors installed that were not compatible to communicate with one another since they were interconnected. The solution was to replace them with new smoke detectors of the same make and model. At the time the appointment was made, we suggested this solution and provided a quote to replace them. We only quoted the detector cost since the subscriber bought a Big Deal that covered the labor. Upon arrival, the tech offered to replace the detectors as planned (we bought 10 for her) but the subscriber declined saying she would do it herself. Our tech did all of the other small repairs that the subscriber requested We understand if clients want to try to save money by supplying the material and it is fine with us. If the subscriber had supplied the detectors, we would have happily installed them. She specifically requested that we supply them and we did. What we don't understand is posting a review that is completely untrue

Shelby B.
07/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
CET was on time and very professional. My only slight disappointment was that I had to have someone come in later and put in some drywall and paint over areas that had to be cut into. This wasn't the electrician's fault though -- perhaps it was due to my lack of understanding of the project.
Description of Work: CET installed 6 recessed lights in my study/living room.

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
$600

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. Anytime we install lighting we have to cut into the walls and ceilings. After we finish the project, those holes have to be patched and painted. We let our clients know this at the time of scheduling and BEFORE the tech cuts any holes to eliminate the possibility of misunderstandings We hope you enjoy your new lighting !

Ed W.
07/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Went great. Electrician showed up exactly when they said he would (and he called before he came). In addition to installing all of the fixtures, he fixed an outlet that hadn't been working in a very long while.
Description of Work: CET replaced all of the outdoor light fixtures on our house. We bought the fixtures at Lowe's, and they installed them.

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

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We look forward to your next project !

Teresa J.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Eric did a wonderful job and in very little time finding the correct circuit breaker for our dishwasher, which had never been properly marked when the house was built 20+ years ago. He is a true professional all-around. He called 30 minutes prior to arriving and went straight to work.
Description of Work: Checked the electrical panel and located the breaker for the dishwasher.

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
$135

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. Every one of our highly-experienced techs takes great pride in each one of their projects and reviews like this confirm it.

Shawn N.
07/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I had purchased a big deal from Certified Electric last year and never got around to using it. Even though due to my delay it was marked as an expired deal, they did not hesitate to honor it! As for the actual work, it went extremely smooth. I had to reschedule the initial visit I had set up and that was no problem at all for their support staff. On the day of the work, the technician called about 30 minutes prior to showing up (as promised by their scheduler) and completed the work quickly and efficiently. The technician was courteous and personable. Not much more to say, an excellent experience. Would not hesitate to call again.
Description of Work: Changed a kitchen island light from a stock fluorescent to a new one I had purchased earlier.

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

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We look forward to your next project !

Ian M.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
A kitchen outlet was intermittent on Sunday before going dead on Monday. I traced the line back to the fusebox and a good fuse but could not find the problem. We phoned CET on Monday and got an appointment for Tuesday. A repairman called ahead before arrival on Tuesday. He found a second receptacle with a faulty GFCI outlet over a sink, connected to the dead line. He replaced the GFCI unit and both lines were again powered. The repair took about 45 minutes. I used a discount coupon from a prior CET job to reduce the cost to $135.
Description of Work: Traced source of dead wall outlet. Replaced GFCI unit.

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
$135

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the terrific review. We really appreciate knowing that we provided 100% customer satisfaction !

Gerry T.
07/2013
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They did a pretty good job. Everything was fixed and they were timely.
Description of Work: Purchased a Big Deal for LAST CHANCE TO GET THIS DEAL! 2 Hours of Licensed, Professional Electrical Labor only $125!

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on our service. Last Chance is correct - we will not be running time-based promotions in the future.

Marilyn M.
07/2013
4.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I spoke with a technician who was very nice, and they explained they couldn't do what I wanted them to do. They were very honest in letting me know about their limitations.
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal for 2 Hours of Licensed, Professional Electrical Labor.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$140

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
We cannot always promise that we will tell you what you want to hear, but we will give you an honest, professional assessment of the situation The Big Deals that offer a certain amount of time for a reduced price, create a lot of false expectations. We are no longer participating in them and suggest that they be avoided

Gail G.
06/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Great electrician! While ours was a simple request (adding wiring for chandeliers) our dining room was complicated and wiring had to be drilled from the basement. We wanted the locations of the double chandeliers to be centered from the fireplace hearth (not the wall and not centered in the room) and spacing to be specific to the width of the brickwork. No problem and the result was perfect! No destruction of drywall outside of the chandelier location for the fixture itself. (We've had experiences in the past where you need a drywall repair guy after, but not this time!) Every part of the transaction was professional. Highly recommend and will use for future projects!
Description of Work: Installed wiring for a double 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
$119

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the terrific review ! We really appreciate your taking time to share the details of your recent service

Contact information

Ellicott City, Bowie, Towson, Glen Burnie, Laurel Annapolis, Baltimore, Edgewater, Pikesville, Columbia, MD 21046

http://www.certifiedelec.com/

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
4141

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,
Home Security Systems,
Holiday Decorating,
Outdoor Kitchens,
Home Automation,
Wells and Pumps,
Home inspection

FAQ

Certified Electrical Technologies is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Certified Electrical Technologies accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Certified Electrical Technologies does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Certified Electrical Technologies offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Certified Electrical Technologies does not offer a senior discount.
No, Certified Electrical Technologies does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Certified Electrical Technologies offers warranties.
Certified Electrical Technologies offers the following services: Upgrades, panel replacements, GFI receptacles, smoke detectors, lighting upgrades & installation, surge arrestors, home automation, troubleshooting, ceiling fans, recessed lighting, heavy UPS, correct code violations & carbon monoxide detectors.

Contact information

Ellicott City, Bowie, Towson, Glen Burnie, Laurel Annapolis, Baltimore, Edgewater, Pikesville, Columbia, MD 21046

http://www.certifiedelec.com/

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM