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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. 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 trusted experience

Services we offer

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

Services we don't offer

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Accepted payment methods

American Express
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.81,718 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
88%
4
5%
3
3%
2
1%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 401-425 of 1718 reviews

Erick B.
04/2015
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
They were very good, walked me through several concerns. Chuck did an great job and performed everything as I expected.
Description of Work: They surveyed all of my outlets, checked my electrical panel and gave me an estimate on an upgrade.

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
Glad to hear that you were pleased with our Electrical Safety Inspection. It is an excellent way to be informed of potential safety issues and only $89 for AL subscribers !

Alan S.
04/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Possibly the most honest contractor I have ever worked with. They convinced Pepco to address a problem that clearly was a Pepco problem. This is something that they could have easily charged me several hundred dollars for. They also addressed an out of code problem in my home. Even while addressing the issue they did it in the most cost effective manner. By looking for the ways to do things in the most cost effective manner they reduced their bill but, they gained a customer forever. I can't say enough good things about Certified Electric
Description of Work: Repaired main electrical service and addressed an addition code issue (ground was not bonded to the home plumbing)

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 terrific review. We were founded with the philosophy to always conduct ourselves with the highest degree of professionalism, honesty and integrity. Unlike other firms whose goal is to generate the most revenue, our mission is to help people in our community by providing the finest quality of electrical service at a competitive rate. We will never be the biggest or most profitable, but every member of our staff works hard to make us the best company in the area. We use every resource that we have to provide the best solution for the customer at the most economical price that we can offer. Reviews like this let us know that the dedication and hard work make a difference.

Charles R.
04/2015
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Installed showed up on time and called prior to arrival. He was courteous and professional and all work was completed in 2 hours. He did a complete and thorough jog and left the site neat.
Description of Work: Replaced 2 ceiling fans with new fans and added electrical boxes for each.

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 Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We hope you enjoy your new Ceiling Fans !

Daonald M.
04/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We got water proofing done in our basement and they moved our sub pump. There was no electricity on that room. They came out once and we were trying to install day's board heating in our sun room. They came out and they looked at it. They were very concerned that the day's board heat would actually melt the side of the walls because its kind of panel construction and its plastic. They were worried it was going to melt the plastic. They advised us not to do it. They came, looked at it and then they didn't do it. They didn't bill us or anything. They always have been very professional. They look at the joib, decide what needs done and they propose it to you. My husband will only call them.
Description of Work: They came out and ran another line with an outlet over to where the sub pump was so we can plug it in.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Roxane K.
04/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
A prior electrician had reconfigured the switches that controlled four light fixtures on two levels, when he installed a ceiling fan in the hallway upstairs. Unfortunately, the new configuration required walking through the hallway, in the dark, to get to the single switch that turned on the ceiling light fixtures while the fan could be turned on and off using the wall switches at both ends of the hallway right outside of the bedroom doorways. Todd and Allen were able to sort through the mess, which necessitated looking at the original switches and wiring located in the attic, and get everything working the way it should have. They were a great team of professionals, and I wouldn't hesitate to have either of them perform additional work in the future. In fact, my next appointment with Certified Electric is scheduled at the end of the month, to install new porch lights.
Description of Work: Rewired six switches that operated four ceiling light fixtures on two different levels of the house and one ceiling 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
$700

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. This was a complicated project due to a previous "electrician" attempting to rewire multiple switches and lighting fixtures. He made a real mess of the wiring, but our techs figured it out and provided the exact solution that was requested. We look forward to your next project !

William G.
04/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The technician was on time and courteous. He replaced the alarms and explained the instructions for the alarms.
Description of Work: We had three smoke alarms replaced with combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarms.

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
$325

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review and allowing us to make your home safer by installing Combination Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors. Not only are they required by law in MD, but they are inexpensive and effective life-safety devices. They also need to be replaced every 8-10 years.

Mary M.
04/2015
5.0
ceiling fans
  + -1 more
We were very happy with the work. Reasonably priced.
Description of Work: They installed two ceiling fans.

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
Thanks for the great review. We hope that you are enjoying your Ceiling Fan !

Ranjini I.
03/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were rated well on Angie's list. I liked them as well. They had a coupon deal and I used that. It was a positive experience and I would use them again. The worked they did turned out fine.
Description of Work: We had some issues with one of the outlets and we had them to rewire.

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
$200

Donna C.
03/2015
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
VERY happy with Snap Fix project! It was soooo easy and the outcome is excellent. Certified contacted me about 1 day after I uploaded to Snap Fix. The scheduler was very knowledgeable and ended up giving me an estimate that was dead-on to my final cost. The technician called on the appointed day and timeframe, giving me a phone call 30 minutes prior to arrival. He was professional, clean and got right to work. The entire process took less than an hour. Once completed, he walked me through how to use the fan's remote
Description of Work: Installed a ceiling 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
$140

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thank you for the terrific review. We hope you enjoy your new Ceiling Fan !

Luis T.
03/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Highly recommended! Todd was extremely knowledgeable and helpful in helping me understand what he was looking for during the inspection. He obviously enjoys his job and sharing his knowledge with his customers. I would definitely use CET again for any of my electrical needs.
Description of Work: Check all outlets, lights and circuit breakers panels. Identified non-functional GFI outlet and asked if I wanted to replace it.

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
$49

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. The Electrical Safety Inspection is an excellent way for a homeowner to better understand their electrical system and have potential safety issues identified. Before buying a new home every buyer should spend $89 (what a bargain !) and obtain useful information that could save thousands of dollars in repairs after the purchase.

Laura F.
03/2015
5.0
electrician, home security systems
  + 0 more
The electrician, Dale Mossburg, was excellent - very helpful and explained everything he was doing. Seemed extremely trustworthy.
Description of Work: Fixed electrical shorts, and installed fire alarms

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
$415

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review and for letting us make you home safer by installing new Combination Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors that have 10 year batteries !

Ali R.
03/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very prompt, professional, and helpful. Will definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Electrical safety inspection

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
$90

Matthew E.
03/2015
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Called a few minutes before schedules appointment to say he was on way. Very punctual, friendly, and professional. The fan looks great and we are very happy. Highly redone this company!
Description of Work: Ceiling fan installation.

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
"Highly recommend this company!" There, FIFY ! Looks like a mobile phone review :-) Thanks for the great review. We look forward to your next project.

Fanny L.
03/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Contractor arrived as scheduled and went straight to work. He examined the electrical panel and then got to work testing all of the outlets for power. He answered a few questions I had about some other issues and then wrapped up and left.
Description of Work: Whole House Electrical Safety Inspection for Only $89.

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 !

larry C.
03/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I called them Monday afternoon and they set me up for Tuesday afternoon. The electrician called to tell me how was 30 minutes from my house (much appreciated). Started working as soon as he arrived - worked with me to be sure the switches were set to my preference. I have used the company before and will use them again.
Description of Work: I tried to replace a double switch in my bathroom and after 2 tries had to call the pros.

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 another great review. We look forward to your next project !

Miranda K.
03/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Everything went well. I can always count on CET to do the job to perfection. That is why we always call them for all our electrical work.
Description of Work: Check wiring and replaced switchplate from dimmer to standard 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
$75

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for another great review. We appreciate all of our clients, but we especially like hearing from our repeat clients. We have some clients that have been calling us for decades and request specific techs who they treat like one of their family !

Nick P.
03/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
great, electrician was very professional.
Description of Work: installed 4 recessed lights and dimmer switch

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
$450

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the nice review. We hope you enjoy you new Recessed Lighting !

Frank L.
03/2015
5.0
electrician, home inspection
  + 0 more
Very well the electrician walked around the entire house and took the time to explain everything to me .
Description of Work: Inspected the wiring in 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
$89

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We are pleased to hear that you liked our Electrical Safety Inspection. We look forward to your next project !

Elizabeth D.
03/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I had a question about the code requirement for one of the two fixtures. I referred to Angie's list to find a highly rated electrician and found Certified. I emailed through Angie's List and received a prompt reply and the information I needed to be sure I purchased a lighting fixture with the correct specifications. Certified provided a ballpark estimate for the work over the phone. The price seemed fair and the final bill was $5 less than quoted. The morning of the service call, Certified's technician, Rob, called first and arrived within the time window. He was polite, knowledgeable and did the work with a minimum of disruption and left the two rooms clean. In one of the rooms Rob had to make three small holes 3" square holes in order to run the electrical. We patched it and touched up the paint ourselves (later my daughter told me about the Wall Doctor drywall repair kit, a product she had seen on Shark Tank. I wish we'd known about that before my husband did the repair -- so check that out). Overall a great job and I would highly recommend Certified.
Description of Work: Installed two ceiling light fixtures -- one flush mounted, one drum pendant -- in two rooms where there were no 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
$395

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thank you for the terrific and very detailed review. We really appreciate our clients taking time to review our service. Detailed reviews like this are the backbone of AL and help the AL community in making informed decisions. We hope you enjoy your new lighting !

Aisha W.
03/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
He arrived early, was very polite and patient, wore shoe covers, and took time to ensure that the chandelier installation exceeded my expectations.
Description of Work: Replace 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
$147

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"exceeded my expectations." Thanks for the great review. Our goal is to exceed expectations and to provide a truly superior service experience.

Ronald L.
03/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Everything went smoothly. He arrived on time. He covered his feet and provided the service. I have used CET in the past. They did a great job then, and it was a great job this time.
Description of Work: David, the Electrical Service Technician, removed my old bath vent fan and replaced it with a new one that I 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
$95

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for another great review. We appreciate our repeat clients taking time to review each service that we provide. We look forward to your next project !

Daoud M.
02/2015
5.0
electrician, phone wiring
  + 0 more
Could not have gone better. Allen was prompt, professional, and thorough.
Description of Work: Replaced old two prong outlets and light switches with modern 3 prong outlets and new light switches. Excellent deal and execution!

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
$438

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"Could not have gone better" Thanks for the great review. That is what we want to hear. This confirms that we met our goal of delivering a superior service experience !

Terry R.
02/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Purchased through Big Deal. Estimated that additional lights may be required and service provider informed that it would be no problem in bringing along extras lights. Chuck the technician showed up on time and worked with me to determine exact number of lights required. He performed the work very professionally and made sure I was aware of everything he would do before performing the work. He cleaned up the area after work was done. Chuck was great to work with. Couldn't be more pleased with the final results and would certainly use provider again.
Description of Work: Installed recess lights

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
"Couldn't be more pleased with the final results" Thanks for the terrific review. Many firms can install recessed fixtures, but it takes teamwork, great communication, and a dedication to excellence to achieve results like this. AT CET, every member of our team Is focused on providing a truly superior service experience.

Scott D.
02/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
No problems. Service technician was very polite, answered questions, and gave suggestions on the items that should be fixed and those that "could" be fixed. No hard sale or anything.
Description of Work: Electrical safety evaluation (panel, outlets, fire alarms, GFI, etc.).

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

Stephen B.
02/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Initially, I had them out to repair one outlet, but I had him repair a couple more. One electrical completed the job in about an hour. They were very helpful. It went very well. I definitely would use them again as I think they were outstanding.
Description of Work: They repaired a couple of GFI 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
$200

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
" I definitely would use them again as I think they were outstanding." Thanks for the outstanding review. Our goal is to provide a superior service experience.

Contact information

Fairfax, Alexandria, Leesburg, Silver Spring Frederick, Bowie, Waldorf, Hagerstown, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

http://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
2705160837
Trade License Locale
VA
Trade License Authority
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Trade License Expiration
03/31/2023

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 inspection,
Home Security Systems,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Phone Wiring,
Stereo and Home Theater Systems,
Handyman Services,
Outdoor Kitchens,
Generator,
TV Service - Cable

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,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.
No, Certified Electrical Technologies does not offer warranties.
Certified Electrical Technologies offers the following services: Alarms, Ceiling Fans, Electrical, Home Inspection, Landscaping Lighting, Lighting, Phone Wiring, Stereo & Home Theater Systems
Ask for details

Contact information

Fairfax, Alexandria, Leesburg, Silver Spring Frederick, Bowie, Waldorf, Hagerstown, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

http://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