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Murphy Family Electric

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans

About us

Sean, the owner of Murphy Family Electric, first worked alongside his electrician father when he was a mere 14 years old. The experience stuck with him, and in addition to a college degree, he went on to attain his master electrical tradesman license. Book on our website www.murphyfamilyelectric.com Today, he and his team at Murphy Family Electric carry on the tradition and perform electrician services for homeowners Easily book and get deals and pricing upfront. Book direct deal on our website and an appointment today! We have multiple locations with local service options.

Business highlights

25 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

No job too small! Fully licensed, insured and bonded. We provide almost all electrical services. Ceiling fans, recessed lights, troubleshooting and repair. Easily book an electrician on our website to get our best direct deals!

Services we don't offer

We do not do onsite estimating, all estimating is done over the phone, and all our pricing and flat prices and deals are on our website. We also do not provide fixtures or design advice, this is often personal preference and information can be obtained online or at supply stores. We do not patch or paint nor assume liability if we need to cut drywall.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

5%



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.62,120 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
72%
4
12%
3
6%
2
4%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.4
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.7
Showing 1976-2000 of 2120 reviews

Mathy Milling D.
08/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$210

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thank you for your business. We are working hard on our punctuality as we value your time. We are the most competitively priced electrical and tradesman outfit in the DC metro area. Sean Murphy Murphy Family Electric 855-I-NEED-MURPHY 855-463-3368 ‘Your Family’s Electrician’ www.murphyfamilyelectric.com

Gloria M.
08/2014
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
.
Description of Work: Murphy Electric installed new switches for the remote use of two ceiling fans which are working perfectly. I would certainly use them again. They were here on time and went right to 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
$143

Response from Murphy Family Electric
This is how a service experience should be, on time, got the job done, and for a fair price. Thank you for the perfect grade!

Kirk L.
08/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Everything was good.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for $200 worth of electrical services.

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 Murphy Family Electric
Yes! All As and a happy customer. What more could we ask for. Sean Murphy Murphy Family Electric 855-I-NEED-MURPHY 855-463-3368 ‘Your Family’s Electrician'

Mary Jo K.
08/2014
2.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I had an appointment scheduled for Saturday, August 23rd with Murphy Family Electric at 10AM. No one showed up, or called. I called 3 times before finally having my call answered by Sean, the owner. He asked if the electrician ever showed up. I told him, no. He said he would try to get a hold of him and call me right back. I never heard from him until the following day when I emailed him asking him how I could cancel the service request. He apologized, said the appointment should never been scheduled, and asked me to be kind when I rated his company. My problem with all of this is the lack of communication. If I had been called back Saturday morning I would be less upset than I am now. I understand that things happen, but I spent my entire day waiting on someone to arrive. I have been without a stove for over a month due to kitchen renovations, and was looking forward to finally having this resolved this past Saturday. Now, because of this lack of professionalism, I have to wait another week before I can accomodate another company to come and complete the work. I also had to re-schedule a plumber I had scheduled for this week, to perform their work once the electrician completed their part.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Response from Murphy Family Electric
After talking with our receptionist, we initially scheduled you contingently on the tech's ability to work on a Saturday as well as our willingness to let you use the deal when it was quite a distance from all of our techs. We made every effort to fulfill these two items, however, our tech evidently was worn out from such a busy week and was not able to go that distance on a Saturday. I did not know this until late Saturday which is why I called you on Sunday morning. I want to voice a concern I have with some of the negative reviews we are getting on here. We get many wonderful customers and many wonderful A reviews and constructive feedback. We are fortunate to get so many valued customers. However, I'm not sure if any of you have read the other reviews of other company's on here, and what happens. Frankly, I can't believe how horrible the stories are, getting charged obscene amounts (because many company's pay their employees based on commission driving the prices sky high), no shows, and zero responsiveness in some cases. When we get negative reviews like this, after we go above and beyond and make very effort, we throw our hands up. Some things are simply out of our control, and are minor enough or should be understandable enough not to merit a D or F review. We are grinding out $99 service calls, while other company's are charging $400-$600 for the same work. We are calling to confirm appointments and making extra efforts to accommodate our customers. We are calling after the jobs are done to make sure everything went well. I am the business owner and I have been personally following up with our customers and tending to the smallest of their needs and any problem they may have. What other company does this! So, I want to make a request. If you are predisposed to being negative and unfair no matter if the experience, and can not be understanding about incidental minor and uncontrollable issues, we hope you will choose another company, and consider how serious your reviews are to us. We are doing our best for you and and simply trying to make a modest living. We do not deserve to be graded this way. Your reviews are serious, please realize this and please be equitable in what you say. Thank you. Sean Murphy Murphy Family Electric 855-I-NEED-MURPHY 855-463-3368 ‘Your Family’s Electrician’

Joanne E B.
08/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
.
Description of Work: Fixed ceiling fan that stopped working. Mr. Elliot solved the problem by trouble shooting the motor and the remote control. Checked very high halogen ceiling lights. Advised me about basement 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

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thank you for your excellent review, and for being such a pleasant customer to do business with. We will pass on your kind words to our tech.

Susan P.
08/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Provided estimates for a couple jobs. Fixed a faulty outlet. Converted 2 outlets to 3-prong. Tested outlet in basement. Looked at 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
$200

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thank you for having us come do those projects for you. As far as the estimates please be sure to schedule through our office. Sean Murphy Murphy Family Electric 855-I-NEED-MURPHY 855-463-3368 ‘Your Family’s Electrician’

David W.
08/2014
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Various items needing repair which were discovered in a home inspections.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thank you for your business and choosing electricians you can trust, Murphy Family Electric. We look forward to your next project. Sean Murphy Murphy Family Electric 855-I-NEED-MURPHY 855-463-3368 ‘Your Family’s Electrician’ [Hyperlink removed]

Monika S.
08/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
.
Description of Work: They had to install a new lamp in the walk-in closet. Everything was done efficiently, and clean. He even looked and fixed another electrical problem in the house, all within the hour I paid for.

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 Murphy Family Electric
Sounds like you got your money's worth! You just can't beat our professionalism and pricing!

Patricia R.
08/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal - $99 for $200 worth of services and found it cost-effective. The company was very professional about utilizing the coupon, scheduling and following up with me after the service was performed.

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 Murphy Family Electric
You are a smart homeowner. Thank you for your A review and business.

Douglas M.
08/2014
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They were called to replace what I thought was a defective GFI outlet. We had not been able to reset it for weeks. When they got there, it was working so all they did was to replace the existing outlet with a new one. Within a day, the new one wouldn't reset, either. They did come back out and figured out why the outlet was not resetting. It took a third trip to have time to run a new wire to replace a defective one. The bottom line is that now everything is working again, although it took 3 trips to get it done.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Response from Murphy Family Electric
You are a wonderful and patient customer, because for incidental reasons we were unable to fix it the first time, you allowed us to still obtain your 100% satisfaction. This happens, in the repair industry, where we simply can't figure it out the first time. It's up to you the customer to choose the right company who will work with you to figure it out despite the challenges. Sean Murphy Murphy Family Electric 855-I-NEED-MURPHY 855-463-3368 ‘Your Family’s Electrician’ www.murphyfamilyelectric.com

andreina S.
08/2014
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I purchased the big deal for $99 for $200 worth of electrical services. They were fine to work with.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Hmmm, fine is like mediocre. We want to be great! Please call us and let us know what we can do to be the best electricians for you. Thanks. Sean Murphy Murphy Family Electric 855-I-NEED-MURPHY 855-463-3368 ‘Your Family’s Electrician’

Robert O.
08/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: There was no problem with the service provider. Their communication was great. I am just not going to be available for the next two months now that I know what my work schedule is going to be. I apologize for the inconvenience. Robert Ossakow
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Murphy Family Electric
That is very sweet of you to be considerate of our needs as well. Thank you for your care and consideration and we look forward to taking care of you when you get back. Sean Murphy Murphy Family Electric 855-I-NEED-MURPHY 855-463-3368 ‘Your Family’s Electrician’

Augustine A.
08/2014
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal - $99 for $200 worth of electrical services from Murphy Family Electric. I called Murphy Family Electric to inquire about a final price for installing a bath exhaust fan, I spoke to a nice lady who quoted me a final price that was adjusted to reflect the big deal discount. I called a different company and before attempting to quote me a price, this other company tried to understand exactly where the bathroom was located and what was above the bathroom. I decided to go with the other company that took the time to understand what the work entailed before attempting to quote me a price. Notwithstanding my decision to go with a different company, I do not have anything negative to say about Murphy Family Electric since no work was performed.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Murphy Family Electric
We appreciate your feedback. We are taking steps to further improve our estimates of jobs over the phone, asking the appropriate questions. In our business though, we have found, though it is electricity and some things are complicated, we've discovered it isn't rocket science, and most things fall under simple flat quotes. We do hope you got a fair price from the other company and a good experience. Thank you for considering us. Sean Murphy Murphy Family Electric 855-I-NEED-MURPHY 855-463-3368 ‘Your Family’s Electrician’

Lora B.
08/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Appreciated a job well done.
Description of Work: Timely and efficient.

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 Murphy Family Electric
Thank your for your business and the perfect grade! Sean Murphy Murphy Family Electric 855-I-NEED-MURPHY 855-463-3368 ‘Your Family’s Electrician’

Brenda F.
08/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Repaired an electric short and checked wiring in basement on circuit breaker. | |The service went well and was completed in a short time.

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 Murphy Family Electric
Thank you so much for choosing us over the competition, and for giving us a perfect review. We can't wait to serve you again. Sean Murphy Murphy Family Electric 855-I-NEED-MURPHY 855-463-3368 ‘Your Family’s Electrician’

Dallas S.
08/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Everything went well.
Description of Work: installed a new kitchen light

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$140

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Great to hear. We are glad everything went well. Thank you for choosing us. Sean Murphy Murphy Family Electric 855-I-NEED-MURPHY 855-463-3368 ‘Your Family’s Electrician’

Peggye M.
08/2014
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
Excellent service.
Description of Work: Provided whole house assessment; installed electrical ground in attic for heat pump; installed whole house surge protector.

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 Murphy Family Electric
Excellent service for an excellent customer. Thank you for your business and the straight As! Sean Murphy Murphy Family Electric 855-I-NEED-MURPHY 855-463-3368 ‘Your Family’s Electrician’

Drew L.
08/2014
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
N/A
Description of Work: Nothing. Service provider never attempted to set up appointment or contact me to set up an appointment to do the installation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from Murphy Family Electric
We sent you messages through Angie's messaging and through email. We do not have your phone number, you never provided it. Can you please provide it or call us so we can contact you? We need members to provide their phone numbers so we can immediately contact them. Thank you. Sean Murphy Murphy Family Electric 855-I-NEED-MURPHY 855-463-3368 ‘Your Family’s Electrician’

Cindy F.
08/2014
4.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: I had two single light switches moved into one switch.

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

$257

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thank you for choosing Murphy Family Electric 'Your Family's Electrician'! Sean Murphy Murphy Family Electric 855-I-NEED-MURPHY 855-463-3368 ‘Your Family’s Electrician’

Bill S.
08/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thank you for your business we look forward to your next appointment. Sean Murphy Murphy Family Electric 855-I-NEED-MURPHY 855-463-3368 ‘Your Family’s Electrician’

Sean G.
08/2014
2.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Wanted more money for my project.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$99

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Another case where someone mistook us for super electricians. We can't do everything for $99 guys! We aren't super heroes. Though it happens a lot where people think we are because of how much we do for such great rates. Don't be afraid when we charge a bit more then $99 because your scope of work exceeds a certain time or includes extra parts. We are humans and need to make a living.

Jennifer I.
08/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
It went well.
Description of Work: Replaced two outside receptacles and one inside light fixture.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$240

Response from Murphy Family Electric
When in a bind you know who to call: 855-I-NEED-MURPHY Sean Murphy Murphy Family Electric 855-I-NEED-MURPHY 855-463-3368 ‘Your Family’s Electrician’

Kristin L.
08/2014
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: I hired Murphy Family Electric to install a ceiling fan in a bedroom. They were on time and cleaned up after the work was complete. I would definitely hire them again.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thank you for your business. Please call us to let us know how to achieve your 100% satisfaction and full A review. Sean Murphy Murphy Family Electric 855-I-NEED-MURPHY 855-463-3368 ‘Your Family’s Electrician’

Joe F.
07/2014
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Installed an outdoor light; replaced another outdoor light; hooked up shutters for an exhaust system in a small greenhouse. The technician was aware that the billing was in 15 minute increments and he hustled right along w/o wasting time.

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
$550

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thank you for your business and appreciating the diligence and efficiency of our technician. Sean Murphy Murphy Family Electric 855-I-NEED-MURPHY 855-463-3368 ‘Your Family’s Electrician’

Teresa R.
07/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
.
Description of Work: Company repaired upstairs bathroom GFCI and repaired infrared light (socket was 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
$99

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Great! What a deal you got, an electrician to do your project for that price. Sean Murphy Murphy Family Electric 855-I-NEED-MURPHY 855-463-3368 ‘Your Family’s Electrician’

Contact information

Licensed, Insured in All of Virginia, Maryland, DC Technicians throughout Maryland, Virginia, DC area, Alexandria, VA 22314

http://www.murphyfamilyelectric.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
2705116497
Trade License Locale
Virginia
Trade License Authority
Virginia: Contractors
Trade License Expiration
07/31/2025

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
Yes
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

FAQ

Murphy Family Electric is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Murphy Family Electric accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Murphy Family Electric offers free project estimates.
Yes, Murphy Family Electric offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Murphy Family Electric does not offer a senior discount.
No, Murphy Family Electric does not offer emergency services.
No, Murphy Family Electric does not offer warranties.
Murphy Family Electric offers the following services: No job too small! Fully licensed, insured and bonded. We provide almost all electrical services. Ceiling fans, recessed lights, troubleshooting and repair. Easily book an electrician on our website to get our best direct deals!
We do not do onsite estimating, all estimating is done over the phone, and all our pricing and flat prices and deals are on our website. We also do not provide fixtures or design advice, this is often personal preference and information can be obtained online or at supply stores. We do not patch or paint nor assume liability if we need to cut drywall.

Contact information

Licensed, Insured in All of Virginia, Maryland, DC Technicians throughout Maryland, Virginia, DC area, Alexandria, VA 22314

http://www.murphyfamilyelectric.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM