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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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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 451-475 of 1718 reviews

Aimee C.
01/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Fabulous! I would highly recommend this company and I'll definitely use them in the future! A+++ I called and set up an appointment on Saturday for Tuesday (I spoke w/ Steve at the VA location). He was friendly and very helpful and I was happy with the quick turn-around on the appointment. Alan was the electrician who fixed the outlets and light switch. He was prompt, efficient and super friendly. Despite the snow, Alan gave me a call when he was on his way. He arrived with a smile on his face and immediately got to work. He did all 3 jobs within 30 minutes! Again, you can't beat this company's prices, quality of work and friendliness!
Description of Work: Replaced a non-functioning GFI outlet in the kitchen, repaired a faulty bathroom light switch and fixed a non-functioning hallway outlet.

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
"you can't beat this company's prices, quality of work and friendliness!" Wow thanks for the terrific review ! As you can see it takes a highly-coordinated team to achieve results like this. Every member of our staff is committed to delivering a superior service experience.

John L.
01/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
My electrical tech Chuck arrived at a descent hour and he called to let me know he was on the way. From start to finish he was very courteous and polite, letting me know at each step what and why he was doing. Chucks work was very neat and he kept all materials in order and what he did not use he put it back in the box and told what to do with it. I am most please with every aspect of this excellent job,. my wife and I stated we have an Electrical contractor for life.
Description of Work: Installed a 10 Switch transfer 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

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"We have an Electrical contractor for life." Thanks for the great review. Your comment means a lot to us as this is a corporate goal of ours. Unlike many firms that focus on generating as much revenue from each project (by overcharging, selling unnecessary work, etc.) we have always focused on building client relationships. CET has been providing service for over 30 years any many of our repeat clients have been with use since the beginning. We feel that a comment like this is the highest compliment that we can receive.

Christopher L.
01/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting, home theater design
  + 1 more
I purchased the big deal for 4 recessed lights, but I also wanted to have some work done to mount my projector. They were responsive, provided an estimate on the additional work, and then scheduled the work for a couple weeks later (due to holidays). On the date of the work they arrived on time, and after consulting with me regarding location of lights and electrical work, he proceeded to install the lights, outlet and run the wire. During the process he communicated with me routinely to provide status updates and explanations, and was also flexible regarding my requests. He was very professional, friendly and precise with his work. I would recommend this company to friends and family, and will definitely use this company for future electrical work.
Description of Work: Installed 4 recessed lights and dimmer switch. Installed outlet in ceiling and wired hdmi cables.

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
$674

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. Recessed lighting is one of our signature projects and our techs are excellent not only at performing the work, but also communicating the entire installation process.

Aimee C.
01/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Fabulous! I would highly recommend this company and I'll definitely use them in the future! A+++ I called and set up an appointment on Saturday for Tuesday (I spoke w/ Steve at the VA location). He was friendly and very helpful and I was happy with the quick turn-around on the appointment. Alan was the electrician who fixed the outlets and light switch. He was prompt, efficient and super friendly. Despite the snow, Alan gave me a call when he was on his way. He arrived with a smile on his face and immediately got to work. He did all 3 jobs within 30 minutes! Again, you can't beat this company's prices, quality of work and friendliness!
Description of Work: Replaced a non-functioning GFI outlet in the kitchen, repaired a faulty bathroom light switch and fixed a non-functioning hallway outlet.

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

Peter K.
01/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
With whatever they did, they did a good job. They assessed the problem and made it clear. I don't think there were any issues with the clean up. Most of the time when I have used electricians I have found cut wires all over the place but I didn't notice that with them. There are a lot of places where they work we don't even go into like the attics and the crawl spaces.
Description of Work: .

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
Thanks for the great review. We look forward to your next project. Thanks

Sheila A.
01/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The service was excellent. The technician gave me a call (as promised) a 1/2 hour before arrival and was professional and friendly. I will use Certified Electrical Technologies for all electrical needs in my home in the future.
Description of Work: Certified Electrical Technologies replaced all four of my hard wired smoke detectors in my home.

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
$195

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We are pleased that we could make your home more safe by replacing the Smoke Detectors. Most people do not realize that Smoke Detectors need to be replaced every 8-10 years. They may appear to be working, but they stop detecting smoke.

Susan J.
12/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I was contacted 30 minutes by the technician which was great because I didn't have to miss work for the entire day. The technician, Alan, was wonderful! He came right in and got started on the replacements of the outlets and plates. He was very professional and the work was completed in a timely manner. This was definitely worth the money!
Description of Work: The technician changed out 25 electrical outlets and provided new outlet plates.

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 and congratulations on taking advantage of a terrific AL promotion. Electrical devices (switches and receptacles) do not last forever and need to be replaced periodically. Replacing devices is also an inexpensive way to refresh a room by replacing all of the odd color devices and covers. It also give us the opportunity to find any wiring issues that may exist. We look forward to your next project !

Martin G.
12/2014
5.0
electrician, phone wiring
  + 0 more
Couldn't be better!!! All of the other 800 people who raved about their service on Angie's List were all right. Everything you could possible expect in a professional service. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for home electrical work.
Description of Work: Installed FIOS jacks wiring and jacks for 3 TVs.

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
Couldn't be better!!! That is what we want to hear ! Thanks for the great review. Every member of our team works together to produce reviews like this. We have to make a minor correction to your review - we have over 1100 positive reviews from our terrific AL clients !

Brooks F.
12/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting, outdoor lighting
  + 1 more
Excellent prompt and courteous service. Would use again.
Description of Work: Installed outdoor lighting in carport including junction boxes.

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
$145

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. Thank you for letting us make your home safer with security lighting

John I.
12/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
The electrician arrived on time. He went over the work that he was going to perform along with the layout of the lights and the fan mount. He recommended a layout that wouldn't interfere with the fan. Even though I informed the electrician that we would be painting the room the following week, there was no marring or damage to the walls or ceiling not covered by the trim and switch plates. Excellent workmanship!
Description of Work: Installed 4 recessed lights and dimmer in a bedroom/office. installed wiring/mount/switch/switch box for 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
$600

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"Excellent workmanship! " Thanks for the compliment and the great review. All of our techs have been performing residential electrical projects for the majority of their careers and they take great pride in their workmanship. Happy Holidays !

Christopher H.
12/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
It all went smoothly and professionally. We plan to use them again soon.
Description of Work: The electrician (Alan) replaced a ceiling light fixture and replaced the old wall switch with a better, dimmable one. He dealt with the problem of some LED bulbs not fitting the new fixture, coming up with a temporary fix and suggesting a way we could easily make it fit if we were unable to find bulbs the right size (which we succeeded in doing in the end). He also provided sound advice and estimates for future work we'd like to have done.

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
$167

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

Daryl S.
12/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Excellent tech, very professional, very friendly. Great work.
Description of Work: Check all electric circuits, replaced GFI circuit

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 hearing from you in the future !

James F V.
12/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Excellent! Dave did an outstanding job and was able to isolate the problem back to power provider (Dominion Electric. He was very processional and friendly and explained what he was doing. He left a number to call him if issue is not resolved by Power Company.
Description of Work: Checked main circuit breaker box; secured all connections. Checked meter and fittings -

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

Tokhir M.
12/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They informed me they couldn't perform the service.
Description of Work: Whole house surge protection.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$199

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thank you for your understanding. Unfortunately your panel was too full to accommodate a Whole House Surge Arrestor. Please let us know if you decide to upgrade the panel.

Rhonda J.
12/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Great! Work completed within hour and provider advised us on why issue occurred. Great customer service overall!
Description of Work: Identified issue with string of outlets and repaired

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 the great review! Great customer service and providing a superior service experience is the goal of every member of our staff.

Jocelyn U.
12/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Everything went great. The electrician was prompt and efficient and it was very affordable. I will definitely use CET again.
Description of Work: Replaced two outlets and switched wires on a 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
$134

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

Brenda M.
12/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting, outdoor lighting
  + 1 more
CET gave me an appointment window of 10am-2pm. They called 20 minutes before they came which allowed me to go to work and then leave when necessary. Dave arrived as stated and immediately went to work replacing the photo sensor which he had with him in the truck. He also moved a light fixture and electrical box. Excellent workmanship and obvious that he was very knowledge. He was finished within all work in less than two hours.
Description of Work: CET moved a light fixture to a new location and replaced the photo sensor for outdoor 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
$240

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"Excellent workmanship and obvious that he was very knowledge." All of our highly-trained techs are meticulous about their work and it shows. We appreciate your taking time to share your thoughts on our service !

Rachel S.
12/2014
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Excellent quality and price for this service. Very helpful, efficient and professional.
Description of Work: Installed 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
$100

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
That is the type of review we like to see ! It appears that we provided 100% customer satisfaction which is the goal of every member of our staff.

JULIE R.
12/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He was very thorough and very efficient. He found only two potential problems. One was the lack of shut off for electrical outlets in kitchen and bathroom because the outlets were near the sinks. The other was the wire connection in the bathroom was reversed even though the power was working. He said he would submit a report and someone from CET would contact me regarding making the corrections. However, no one ever called and I had another electrician I knew come to make the corrections.
Description of Work: Inspected all electrical outlets plus checked the electrical connections to two roof fans installed in September 2014.

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
Thank you for the nice review and glad your home is safer based on our identifying the 2 safety issues. Each time we perform a 10 Point Safety Check, we send an email to our client with details of the inspection. We sent your report the same day of the service 10/21/14. We just sent another copy for your records. We look forward your next project !

Jeff C.
12/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
The job went extremely well. He came in under the estimate and did great work. I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Installed 3 ceiling lights each in a different room and wired them to an existing switch that was located in each room. The switches previously controlled an outlet in each of the rooms.

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
$565

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review and endorsement. We hope you enjoy your new lighting !

Barbara S.
11/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
The installation work went well for everything. Upon completion the installer cleaned up the area he was working in to our satisfaction. I highly recommend Rob and the CET.
Description of Work: Installed 4 recess lights and two pendent lights in kitchen. Installed three smoke/fire detectors.

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
$640

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We hope you enjoy your new lighting !

Sharon B.
11/2014
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
The contractor (sorry, I forgot his name) contacted me 1/2 prior to his showing up on time. He immediately went to work and explained what needed to be done since he had to find the wiring in the wall. He had to go in the attic space to run the line. He had to cut two holes in my wall which he explained was due to his inability to find a line leading leading through the wall. He was very thorough in explaining what he had to do and the options I had. After he installed the ceiling fan, he cleaned up his mess. I am happy with his service and anticipate having another ceiling fan installed in the near future.
Description of Work: He had to run the electrical line to install 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
$270

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We hope you enjoy your new Ceiling Fan. Ceiling Fans can save money on HVAC costs by circulating the air in a room. If used in the "Winter" Mode (upward air movement) they will mix the cooler air near the floor with the warmer air near the ceiling to make the room more comfortable and decrease the need for more expensive heating and cooling.

Thomas W.
11/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
My wife was home when the service was performed. She stated that the provider arrived as scheduled, was very professional, and caused minimal damage (fixture removal primarily) which was felt to be necessary. The provider discussed the most effective placement of the lights and cleaned up after the work was completed. My wife was surprized at the extra charge for the removal of the old (fluorescent) fixture. The quality of the work was excellent and we would use this company again.
Description of Work: Placed four recessed lights and removed the old fixture (kitchen).

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
$500

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We hope you are enjoying your new lighting !

Lili C.
11/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Electrician was great. He fixed several things in the house quickly. He knew right away what was wrong. Excellent. Would definitely use again.
Description of Work: Had a faulty switch replaced, a faulty GFCI replaced and a bad fan motor 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
$135

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"Excellent. Would definitely use again." Thanks for the terrific review. We are pleased to hear that we provided 100% customer satisfaction and a superior service experience.

Tamieka M.
11/2014
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
I needed a ceiling fan installed, and Certified Electrical Technologies had great reviews, and an Angie's List deal. I purchased the deal and scheduled an appointment for the following week. The technician arrived on time and worked so fast. There was no existing wiring in the ceiling so he installed the box and the fan in about an hour or so. I laid down tarp over the furniture in case there was a lot of dust from the drywall, but there was no mess at all, just a beautiful fan. I will definitely be using them again, as I have another fan that needs to be installed.
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
$265

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the terrific review. We hope you are enjoying your fan and look forward to installing the next one!

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