Find top-rated Pros in your area

Enter a zip code and get matched to businesses near you.

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 501-525 of 887 reviews

Ronald P.
10/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Overall, went fine, see above.
Description of Work: I got an Angie's good deal, two hrs electrical work for 125. I had bought a ceiling fan, and CET installed it. Took abt 1 1/2 hrs, then he fixed a standing light fixture. The good part is I thought they had missed using an extension pipe, called, asked to come back and use. They did, but it really was not an extension pipe. They did at no cost altho I had made a mistake on it. Good form, will use again.

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

$125

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the nice review and glad you were happy with the Big Deal !

Bruce B.
10/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Electrician (Eric) did every job on my/our list efficiently, proficiently, and professionally. What more can you ask?
Description of Work: · Install new light fixture in son’s room · Install new light fixture in hall · Install new ringer in front · Install new ringer system at side door · Fix recessed light over bath tub · Put in difficult-to-install fluorescent bulbs in two basement fixtures

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 terrific review. We appreciate clients taking time from their busy schedules to provide feedback. We look forward to your next project !

Thomas M.
10/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Chuck did an excellent job in determining what work needed to be done and fixing the problems. The outdoor light fixtures required particular sleuthing, as the trouble was ultimately rooted in an outdoor light post that had been disconnected and removed improperly. The work took several hours, and I found Chuck to be very professional, knowledgeable and pleasant. For the amount of effort involved, I thought the fee charged was very fair. In fact, when the work was completed, I sent my wife an email telling her that I had just experienced that rare occasion in which I'd hired a professional to do work on our home, and was 100% satisfied with every aspect of the experience. I would definitely use CET again, and in particular I would request Chuck again.
Description of Work: We had several oudoor light fixtures, indoor light switches and electrical outlets that had stopped working and required 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
$280

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thank you for the very detailed and terrific review. 100% customer satisfaction is the goal of every member of our team. In other words, we are not happy unless our client is 100% happy. We look forward to your next project !

Joseph L.
10/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
Electrician was prompt and performed the work exceptionally well.
Description of Work: I needed 2 bedroom ceiling fans/lights re-wired to the light switch.

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
Thank you for the nice review. We look forward to your next project !

John B.
10/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Pretty good! They had to cancel the first visit since they rely on usually one electrician to service the Angie's List deals, and his child was sick. They cancelled after I had waited at home for about 3 hours for their arrival. But, when they showed up a week later, it took him the entire two hours to install the wires. Apparently, getting the wire into the basement was a challenge. If I didn't help him - he was going to leave without finishing the job since the two hours were about to pass. I went into the basement and helped him fish the wire down to me. Overall, nice job. Left a mess, but I think that was part of the 2 hour deal - that I would clean it up.
Description of Work: Ran two 20 amp 12-2 wires into the attic from the breaker box in basement. Cut out holes in 1st floor to facilitate moving wires. Boxed wires in the attic for future use. Installed two new breakers.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thank you for the nice review. Not cleaning up is not part of the Big Deal and not acceptable. Occasionally a tech will forget he was working in one area of the home or not clean properly. We follow up with every client after the project and are happy to send the tech back to clean up to the client's satisfaction. We look forward to your next project !

John M.
10/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
While preparing to disconnect the outlet, the electrician identified a very unsafe situation where all of the GFCI circuits in the kitchen were mis-wired. He was able to quickly sort it out and re-wire them. He did it all very efficiently, explaining what he was doing along the way. He also looked at a couple of future projects we are considering, and gave us some good things to think about. I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Remodeling kitchen and brought them in to disconnect an outlet that we were no longer going to be using.

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

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. Our techs quickly identify a problem and get it resolved in the safest and most efficient manner. They also keep our clients up-to-speed on their progress and what they found and accomplished. We look forward to your next project !

amos B.
10/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Technician arrived as scheduled and after a short description of what I needed done, he immediately started installing the new lights. Was very professional, did not waste time and did excellent work. I had to run out to hardware store to get a replacement fixture and when returned I found technician finishing up the work.
Description of Work: Contract CET to install lights under kitchen cabinets, in a closet and to repair broken wall socket

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
$55

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thank you for the nice review. One of the many benefits to staying busy all of the time is that we have no time to waste. Our techs make sure they understand the client's expectations and the scope of work and get right to work. We look forward to your next project !

Raymond S.
10/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Things went better than expected. The technician worked quickly and addressed all of my initial problems with an hour to spare, so he was able to look at some other issues I had as well.
Description of Work: He repaired a light switch and repaired some faulty recessed lighting.

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
$99

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
We are pleased to hear that we exceeded your expectations and look forward to your next project !

Shannon J.
10/2012
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I am not an electrician myself nor am I an expert in building code, therefore I don't believe that I can honestly comment on the quality of the work performed. The work appears to be clean and I have not had any issues with power to the affected areas. Prior to arrival, the technician was held up at another job and did not arrive to the appointment until after the allotted window. During that time the technician provided updates via telephone on the status of his arrival. He was very courteous and honored the appointment even at the end of the day. The scheduling office failed to mention that the appointment time was a window and not an actual scheduled time, I could have stayed at work longer and not have to make up time. The customer service throughout all of these hiccups, and they were just hiccups, was outstanding. I couldn't have asked for better service. I think they were just having a bad day. Pros: Good service. Knowledgeable and courteous technician. Power works. Reasonable price. Honored appointment and didn't have to reschedule due to being held up at another job site. Cons: Knowing that the scheduled time was a window and not an arrival time would have been a plus.
Description of Work: I had squirrel damage to wires in the attic. The technician was in and out in just over an hour. The technician replaced the sections of bad wire with new wiring placed between 2 junction boxes for each section of affected wire.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$145

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thank you for the detailed review. We do our very best to arrive on time for every appointment, but sometimes there are delays. We try to contact our clients and let them know we are running late when a delay occurs Every appointment that we make is is a 3-4 hour time window. We do not schedule exact times for appointments since that is unrealistic. We offer a 30-60 minute call-ahead to each client to let them know our tech is on the way if they prefer to meet us. We let each client know the time window of the appointment 2 or 3 times. When the appointment is made we let each client know the window (typically 8-12, 10-2, 12-4, etc). Next we send an email with the appointment details to each client. If there is enough time between when the appointnment is made and the appointment, we mail a postcard reminder which also indicates the appointment details. We relaize that our clients lead busy lives and we do everything we can to minimize the inconvenience in scheduling and waiting for a service appointment

Jana D.
10/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Bought the "Big Deal" online and was pleasantly surprised that the company contacted me to set up an appointment time. They were able to schedule me on the day I requested, showed up on time, did the work competently and efficiently and at no additional charge. I recommend them!
Description of Work: This was an Angie's List "Big Deal" so the price was definitely right! Electrician was on time, communicated well with us, worked efficiently and took care of the items we asked him about. The Big Deal option is a wonderful way to get all those little nagging electrical jobs done by someone who really knows what they're doing!

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
$99

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thank you for another great review ! Our entire team takes pride in providing a superior service experience. We look forward to your next project (we know you have more) !

Reginald J.
10/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
At first I experience some problems making the initial contact. I sent an email to the company explaining my needs. four GFCI dead outlets and installation replacement of single junction box with a double junction box installation and connection of existing volume control for home audio system. The service rep advised me that they did no service audio system and you could not put a volume control in the same junction box as the electrical outlet. I had Magnolia from best buy come out to take care of the volume control issue. I call back on a friday left a message with the receptionist explaining my previous call and try to schedule another appointment. She told me that some one would contact me. I did not receive a call back. I call that tues and spoke with a gentlemen , explained my problems and he scheduled an electric to come out the next day. The electrician was on time, very professional and only needed to replace GFCI in the kitchen and to the whirpool bath.. I do not remember the electrician name , but hi s truck number was 1113. Overall I would rate my experience an A+. Once We got pass the initial scheduling the service was excellent and I would use CET again , recommend this friends and fellow Legionnaires.
Description of Work: Replaced three GFI electrical outlets

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$240

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thank you for the A+ rating, but we think an A- is more appropriate due to the missed call back. Unfortunately we play telephone tag with people due to their busy schedules. We always leave a message and try to follow up if we don't hear back. We look forward to your next project !

Guy A.
10/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The technician arrived on time and went straight to his work. He was very quick which allowed him to tackle a long standing issue of several dead outlets in my basement. It was great experience and I wouldn't hesitate to call these guys again.
Description of Work: Installed porch light fixtures and fixed several non-functional electric sockets in 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
$200

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
A Great experience is our goal for every project. We appreciate the terrific review and look forward to your next project !

Michael C.
10/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
HA. Left review for another company here. That being said, my review of CED was outstanding. They were fantastic and I would DEFINITELY use them again!!!
Description of Work: install new sink, vanity and toilet

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

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the terrific review. It is especially appreciated since we did not perform the work. It appears that you have us confused with a plumbing firm. We do look forward to your upcoming lighting project !

Robert H.
10/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Dave arrived promptly on time, and went over the whole job with me, giving me some helpful, professional advice. He then went to work and completed everything sooner than I had anticipated. The most difficult was the recessed lights - where to put them without hitting a duct or beam. Also, getting the new line through the wall took some time. He completed everything successfully and I was very pleased. I also appreciated all the helpful advice. I highly recommended this company, and I would certainly call them again in the future.
Description of Work: I needed three recessed lights installed in the kitchen and several old outlets converted to three prong. He also took down a chandelier, installed a new dedicated line for an extra outlet in the kitchen, and installed a dimmer switch for the 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
$443

Zanita B.
10/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Good service. They promptly came and adjusted the fixture.
Description of Work: Replace two light fixtures.

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

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thank you for the great review. This was an AL 1/2 price promotion and we are glad that you were able to take advantage of a terrfic deal. We look forward to your next project !

Janette W.
10/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
They have been nothing but professional. They called me twice to make sure that everything was okay. They did a great job and I was very satisfied.
Description of Work: They honored an Angie's List Big Deal and performed 2 hours of electrical labor. They put in a new switch for us. They put in a new outlet as well.

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 taking time to post your review. We really appreciate knowing we provided a superior service experience.

Joel W.
10/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Do: - Have a clear list of what you need completed prior to the electrician's arrival. - Have any unusual (non-standard) parts available upon the worker's arrival. Don't: - Expect an overall handyman when a specialist shows up. If you need work completed outside of the expertise of who you hired, be prepared to bring someone else in as soon as possible, if not the same time, to complete additional work.
Description of Work: They did everything we asked, within reason. Our main issue was a shower light that would have required destruction of the tile ceiling to repair, and the electrician alone would not have been able to repair the ceiling at the same time, so we chose not to proceed on that item. All other work was completed well.

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
$127

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thank you for the terrific and detailed review. We also appreciate your pointing out several very important issues: Conveying a clear scope of work to be performed, discussing who will provide the materials, and most importantly not to have an unrealistic expectation of what can be done by an electrical tech in a given time period

Vanessa B.
10/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Certified very good customer service from start to finish. After I called and made the appointment, I received an email and a mailed reminder of my appointment. The morning of the appointment, the tech called me at the beginning of my appointment window and arrived right after that. He was conscious of my 2 hour time limit and helped me decide what to do to make the most of that time. Then, after the appointment, I received a thank you note and a follow-up call from Certified to make sure I had a good experience. They clearly take extra steps to make customer service a priority!
Description of Work: I had the Big Deal for 2 hours of work for $99. I used this time to have the tech look at my kitchen wiring as well as a bedroom where the outlets had stopped working, and to install a new outlet in the living room. Fortunately the tech had the materials on hand for the new outlet (which needed a new breaker and had to come up the floor through the basement) and the price of materials was very reasonable - $25.

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
$99

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Customer service is our number 1 priority and every member of our staff is commited to delivering a superior service experience. We look forward to your next project !

Paul L.
10/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Excellant. Arrived on time as agreed. Installed the new ceiling fan and then investigated loose wiring in the fireplace.
Description of Work: Install ceiling fan. Check wiring to fireplace.

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
Excellent is our goal ! We are pleased to hear that you are 100% satisfied with our service and look forward to your next project !

Therese N.
10/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The electrician came and replaced the outlets and they now work perfectly. He was professional and on-time. He also worked quickly and efficiently.
Description of Work: Replaced several outlets in my home that were loose.

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
Perfectly, quickly, and effciently are adverbs that we love hearing clients use to describe the service experience that we provide. Every member of our team is committed to providing a superior service experience backed with a 100% satisfaction guarantee We look forward to your next project !

William D.
10/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Easy to contact, arrived on time. Polite and responsive to work with. Gave helpful suggestions and good price for additional work.
Description of Work: Changed electrical sockets and light switches, gave estimates for additional outlets.

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 great review. We look forward to your next project !

Terry F.
10/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Technician was prompt, courteous and very informative.
Description of Work: Technician replaced a light switch and some plugs. Circuit breakers weren't numbered properly and he was very patient while we figured out which switches to turn off.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
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 appreciate your taking time to post it and we look forward to your next project !

Lynne B.
10/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
CET did a great job! They arrived on time and started working immediately. Our new ceiling fan is up and SOLID! And the new electrical switches and outlets all work fine. We'd definitely call them again!
Description of Work: We had a ceiling fan installed, a dimmer switch and a few outlets and switches replaced.

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
A Great Job is the only thing that is acceptable to us ! Thanks for taking time to post your review

Cheryl S.
10/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Everything went pretty well. They showed up and time and did a good job.
Description of Work: They came out to do a few small electrical jobs.

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 Certified Electrical Technologies
We are so pleased that you are another 100% satisfied client. We look forward to your next project !

Cheryl F.
09/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Excellent! Only problem was that I had to wait for 6 weeks to get on their calendar. It was worth the wait since I only spent half as much as other estimates.
Description of Work: Hot tub install.

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
$800

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thank you for the great review. Excellent is our goal and it is always nice to hear that we achieved 100% satisfaction. Sorry again for the delay but the AL Big Deals that we participate in are always wildly popular causing scheduling delays. The folks at AL call us "Rock Stars" because of the response to our Big Deals. We hope you enjoy your new spa !

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