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Certified Electrical Technologies

Electrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install, Electrical for Home Addition, Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade,

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. 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 service area: portions of Prince William, Loudoun, Charles, & Arlington counties. Additional phone numbers: Gaithersburg (301) 948-5252, Silver Spring (301) 589-4255, Bowie (301) 858-5252, Alexandria (703) 519-5252, Fairfax (703) 273-4200, Reston (703) 757-6500, Leesburg (703) 777-5651. Super Service Award Wining

Business highlights

46 years of experience

Services we offer

Alarms, Ceiling Fans, Electrical, Home Inspection, Landscaping Lighting, Lighting, Phone Wiring, Stereo & Home Theater Systems

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.91,604 Reviews
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Madeline C.
Nov 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$399
Work was started immediately upon arrival.   Working area was covered to minimize debris on floor, furniture, etc.
Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"Thanks for the great review and we hope you enjoy your new lighting !"

Crystal S.
Nov 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$89
Already about an hour after we had booked the whole house security check, we received a call for scheduling an appointment. The service technician called about 15 minutes before he arrived, was right on time in the two hour window we had arranged for. When he arrived he immediately handed us his business card. When he performed the check, he worked very methodological, asked a number of questions, and was very friendly and professional at all times. He also made some recommendations of issues we should take care of, especially the installation of gfi outlets in the kitchen and for gfi outlets outside. He also gave us an estimate for the recommended work and answered some questions about the wiring of the house.
Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"Thank you for the very detailed review. The 10 Point Safety Check is one of our most popular services. It gives clients a better understanding of their electrical system and indentifies potential safety issues."

Aisha M.
Nov 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$305
John was great, and so was the service provided. My only frustration is that they offer 10% off if your service is over $200. We paid on the initial service day when John figured out what was wrong ($125) and then again on the day of the actual service ($180). With it broken up into two services, and two payments, it made it impossible to use the 10% off coupon. It would be better if they charge you for everything in the end, not in parts to void the coupon.
Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"Thanks for the great review and glad we were able to split up the circuit that was overloaded which presented a safety issue"

Heather W.
Nov 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$399
Rob was great. My husband and I both purchased this deal. He came and installed recessed lights - gave us advice - was professional. We liked him so much we added on work to do our exterior lights. Great job!
Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"Thanks for the great review. We hope you are enjoying all of your new lighting - we installed a ton of recessed fixtures !"

Elisabeth K.
Nov 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$89
Very professional, very helpful.  Set my mind at ease about whether we were overloading our old electrical system with all our gadgets and extension cords, and gave me good information about how much it might cost to add an outlet in a bathroom and what it would take to put a microwave above our stove.
Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"Our 10 Point Safety check is great for identifying potential safety issues and/or putting a client's mind at ease about their electrical system. Thanks for the great review !"

Carol P.
Nov 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
They were friendly, professional, competent, and quick.
Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"We never get tired of hearing "They were friendly, professional, competent, and quick" Thanks for the terrific review and your taking time to post your thoughts on our service"

Malio W.
Nov 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Good Company
Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"Thanks for the terrific review. We are glad you were pleased with our service and also that you did not take the advice of the other firm for a panel upgrade that was unnecessary. Unfortunately due to the economy and what seems like an epidemic of dishonest contractors, we are seeing alot of this. Our honesty saved you over $2000 ! We look forward to installing your new Ceiling Fans"

Graham H.
Nov 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Certified electric has been to my home 4 times now for electrical service.  They are very competent, progessional and puctual.  Use them - they are top notch.
Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"Thanks for another terrfic review ! Competent, Professional and Punctual are all adjectives that we like to hear when our clients describe their service experience with us"

Philip B.
Nov 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$399
Dave arrived on time -- on the morning of the day Hurricane Sandy struck our area.  I half-expected him to reschedule given the dangerous weather conditions, but he donned his work booties to protect our carpets and went to work.  
We needed these lights to illuminate a basement wall where we plan to hang a number of family photos.  The work was exactly what we wanted -- the wall is bathed in light, the recessed cans neatly installed, and the work area vacuumed free of dry wall dust.  Despite the fact that Dave had other appointments after ours, he increased his risk of encountering seriously hazardous weather by fixing a cable outlet before he left -- at no extra charge.
We are pleased and impressed with the professional approach Dave brought to our job.  We recommend him highly to anyone who needs similar electrical services.
Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"Thank you for the terrific review. We were able to keep most of our appointments (some had to cancel due to no power) and we were very busy for the next few days restoring power and solving issues caused by the storm. We hope you enjoy your new lighting and look forward to your next project."

William W.
Nov 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown
Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"Thanks for the terrific review. As you can see, our techs love what they do and show it. This attitude comes from not only their superior abilities, but a support staff that ensures that they have everything they need to complete every project in the most safe and efficient manner. We look forward to your next project !"

Madeline F.
Oct 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$185
Alan showed up right on time. He immediately got to work and impressed us with his professionalism.
Not only did he replace the 22 outlets, there were a couple other odds and ends he enthusiastically
took care of within the 2 hour period. We discussed a future project (whole house surge protection),
which we have since had installed Oct 04, 2012. Alan was a pleasure to work with. We will certainly call
Certified Electrical Technologies for any future electrical issues. We highly recommend this company to 
anyone with electrical problems.
Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"22 outlets in 2 hours ???? That's a new World Record ! As you can see, our techs waste no time getting to work on our clients' projects. We stay busy all of the time and never spend anymore time than necessary to complete a project. Thank you for the terrific review and congratulations on your new Whole House Surge Arrestor. We look forward to your next project."

LaWanda M.
Oct 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
Three indoor lights were repaired and one outdoor.
Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"Thanks for taking time to post your review. We really appreciate knowing that we provided excellent service and lived up to your expectations."

Dennis W.
Oct 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$248
I contacted CET inquiring about replacing the smoke detectors in my home. Everyone from the initial call through the installation was professional, courteous and truly took an interest in providing information and top notch service. I would definitely call CET for any future electrical needs and would recommend them to anyone looking for a dependable, professional company.
Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"We are pleased to hear that you were 100% satisfied with our service and that your home is now protected with both Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors"

Martin S.
Oct 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$199
The installer arrived on time, was very nice and professional and overall did an excellent job.  The only thing I didn't understand, and wasn't clear in the original adverstisment, is we needed 2 breaker slots on my electrical panel for the surge protector.  If the panel was full they couldn't have installed it unless they replaced some breakers with half size breakers or installed  a new sub panel (rather expensive).  I never got around to writing the review until recently, but the surge protector has worked well in all the storms we've had since.  It was a very good experience
Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"A Whole House Surge Arrestor is the least expensive insurance a homeowner can purchase. It is a relatively inexpensive item that comes backed with a lifetime warranty for parts and labor. The Arrestor protects every electrical item in a home from both Lightning and Surges caused by the local Electrical Utility. It also comes backed with a $25,000 protected equipment warranty from the manufacturer. We have never had a client sustain damage after we installed an Arrestor They require 2 avaiable spaces in the home's circuit breaker panel. If no space is available, typically we can make space by re-arranging the existing circuit breakers."

Joy O.
Oct 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$89
They were on time and did a good job. The price was right where they said it would be. It was very easy to arrange a time for them to come out and do the work.
Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"Thanks for the nice review ! Our 10 point Safety Check is a great way to identify potential safety issues with a home's electrical system. We will check to see if any issues exist and and if so, provide a no obligation estimate to have the issue(s) corrected."

Keri B.
Oct 2012
2.0
$375
I was told that the work initially would run $200, but that was quickly adjusted to $350 after the work was already started.  I was also told there would be some holes that would require patching but nothing too outrageous.  After the work was complete the electrician said he was done and could I pay.  Needless to say the house was a mess - there was drywall dust and debris everywhere and the amount and size of holes to patch was outrageous along with overall sloppy work.  I called the company and spoke with the manager who was very condescending and even laughed at me while I was going through the issues.  He said they would clean better, wow that's a real help - sarcasm here, but at that point after being treated like the farthest thing from a customer I just wanted them out of the house.  I would NEVER ever use this company again.
Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"Like most projects, we provided a phone estimate for the subscriber. Unfortunately the subscriber failed to mention that the house was extremely old and was built with plaster and lathe construction. At some point in the history of the house drywall was installed over the plaster. Our tech identified this unusual construction and immediately brought it to the subscribers attention. He indicated he would have to cut more holes than normal and that the cost would be more than the subsciber was quoted over the phone. BEFORE he started the project the subscriber agreed to the new estimate and the number of holes that needed to be cut in order to install the new cable. He kept her informed of his progress throughout the project and she never indicated anything except approval until he presented the invoice for payment. She immediately called our office and said that the project was more expensive than she wanted and that there were more holes than she wanted. She confirmed that she had approved of the new estimate and knew that addtional holes needed to be cut. She then said that although the tech cleaned up there was still dust in the room. Our techs use drop cloths to contain the debris and then vacuum the work area. Anytime we cut holes there is always going to be dust created. We advise clients to remove as many furnishings as possible from the work area as possible to eliminate them from becoming dusty. Since the tech was still at the home we offerered to have the tech dust the entire room and to mop the floor if she would lend us a mop. She then complained that a blank cover the tech installed on an existing hole in her ceiling was the wrong size. We offered to have the tech go and get a larger cover. The subscriber declined our offers to clean up or adjust anything that she wanted to make her happy. She then said that the only thing she wanted to do was to go on Angie's List and post a bad review. We immediatley sent an email indicating that we are happy to return and do anything we could to address any issues, but the subscriber did not respond. As with any client, if given the opportunity, we will do anything we can to provide 100% customer satisfaction. When the tech was leaving the subscriber made the comment that her husband was going to be angry that she spent more than expected and we believe that this issue alone was the cause for her complaint. Since we offer a lifetime warranty on our work we will return at any point to make corrections if requested."

David K.
Oct 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
Excellant. They called 30 min prior to arrival and was on time.  In and out in less than an hour.
Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"Excellent is our goal for every service. Thank you for the nice review. Whether it is a small repair or a larger lighting project our very experienced techs perform the work in the most efficient manner. We look forward to your next project !"

Brian W.
Oct 2012
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$130
goog.
Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"We do have a minimum charge for a service visit. We always recommend having a few projects to accomplish (unless there is an emergency issue) because our techs work so quickly. We also offer a 10 Point Safety Check of a client's home if time permits after we finish the project(s) that we have been asked to perform We always let callers know about our charges, and as mentioned, the subscriber knew what charges to expect"

Clarence K.
Oct 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Very well. Work was punctual and as promised.
Neat. I would use this firm again.
Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"Thanks for the great review ! We hope you enjoy your nex lighting and look forward to your next project"

Robert R.
Oct 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$325
The electrician arrived on time and was very friendly and professional.  I had provided a description of the work ahead of time with the scheduler so he knew the general outline of what was to be done.  We looked at the rooms together and discussed options for mounting the fan and lights.  He explained that he would need to inspect the attic access and that might impact the type of mount used.  Once he had all the necessary information, he reviewed what was possible and once I had made the few decisions that were necessary, he got to work.  The work was completed without incident and I was very happy with the outcome.  The electrician also performed a minor fix on a light/fan switch in a bathroom -- something that I probably could have fixed on my own, but, he was there and I'm paranoid about electrical-related do-it-yourself projects.
I had a "Big Deal" for two hours of service for $125 and it was also explained that any time over that 2 hours would be charged at their regular rates (I think, this was a while ago).  The work took a little over three hours to complete and all told with parts and the additional labor, I was still quite pleased with the final cost.
Because of the "Big Deal" it took a little longer to hear back from the company to schedule the work than I would have liked, but, I understand why that was the case.  I would definitely use this company again and, if I have any say about it, will request the same electrician.
Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"Thank you for the very detailed review. You described exactly how we intend for each project to be handled. We find that good communication is one of the most important factors in a successful project. We look forward to your next project and are happy to send the same tech !"

Hemant P.
Oct 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$798
I bought the Angie's List Big Deal from CET: $399  for a set of four recessed lights + dimmer switch.  I bought two coupons (8 lights total) and had 4 recessed lights installed in two separate upstairs bedrooms.
The CET Technician, David Petry, gave me a call about 15 minutes before he arrived at my home.  He was friendly, courteous, professional and efficient in completing his work.  He was very considerate with regard to keeping the upstairs bedrooms neat & clean while he performed his work.  He even vacuumed the bedrooms once he was complete.  The new light installation has really brightened up both of the bedrooms and my family really likes them.
This was an A+ experience and I would highly recommend CET - and especially Dave Petry - for your electrician needs.
Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"Thank you for the terrfic review ! A+ is our goal for every project. Our highly experienced techs really shine when it comes to recessed lighting projects. The results are dramatic and they do everything they can to minimize mess and cutting extra holes which require patching. We look forward to your next project !"

Peter R.
Oct 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
Communications were excellent in both reserving the time and in arrival and delivery of service .  Dave was the technician.  He called ahead of time and arrived when he said he would.  He was also very accommodating and pleasant to work with.  He installed everything efficiently and charged a fair price.
Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"Thanks for the great review. Hot Tubs and Spas require specialized circuitry to ensure they can be used safely. Our staff stays current on local and national electrical codes by attending Continuing Education Courses. We are licensed in all area jurisdictions to ensure projects are done properly and according to the electrical codes in the area where the project takes place. Safety is our number one priority for every project we perform We hope you enjoy your new Hot Tub !"

ALEX C.
Oct 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
When CET came in they gave us alternatives and we are very happy with their results. They were very attentive and professional to the work, reminding us of appointments by email and snail mail.  We will do definitely use them again.
Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"Thanks for the terrific review ! As you can see our entire team is involved in making a lighting project a success. Our office staff discusses the goals that the client wants to achieve and formulates a game plan that our fantastic techs then put the game plan into action. Before beginning the installation, our techs will review the project goals with our client and make sure that everyone is "on the same page" We hope you enjoy your fantastic new lighting !"

Brian G.
Oct 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Very good.
Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"Thank you for the nice review. Angie's List member or not, we appreciate your taking time to share your thoughts on our service."

David Y.
Oct 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$395
Dave Petry of CET did a great job.  He arrived on time and clearly understood my requests. I happened to provide all materials since I went to a big box store a few days prior.  The work was done well with and looks good. I have used CET twice now and will use them again.  
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FAQ

Certified Electrical Technologies is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Certified Electrical Technologies accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

No, Certified Electrical Technologies does not offer free project estimates.

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No, Certified Electrical Technologies does not offer a senior discount.

No, Certified Electrical Technologies does not offer emergency services.

No, Certified Electrical Technologies does not offer warranties.