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.
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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.
Great work, great price. They were quick to respond and I was able to schedule an appointment to have the work done within a few days. The electrician did need to run to the hardware store for a new drill bit, but otherwise, everything was installed at the appointment and he cleaned everything up. We'll be calling again in the Spring when we need some more work done. Thanks!
Description of Work: We need a dedicated circuit for a new washer, an outlet swap for a new dryer, and brand new outdoor outlet installed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$495
ANDRES M.
11/2017
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
I booked and appointment online and chose to work with Cortez. He was prompt, professional and courteous.
Description of Work: I purchased a deal to install and outlet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$116
Anthony C.
10/2017
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Great job and quick installing a new sub panel and 220 circuit in the garage. I wanted a 220v to charge my electric car faster. They quickly scheduled and honored my Angie's List coupon/discount. After some consultation I decided to just make it a sub panel and run a new 110V outlet off of it as well for the power tools. It took less than an hour.
Description of Work: New 220 circuit and garage subpanel
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Teshara B.
10/2017
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Everything went well. I was texted the night before to remind me of my appointment. I received a call, about an hour prior o Cortez's arrival. This was all within the 10am-12pm window. Cortez was very professional, and did not find any particular issue with my dedicated line and provided advice on a part for me to get and possibly install. He was open to installing the light switch, because work was not on the original plan and did the removal and install of the light switch in a timely manner. I would recommend and use Murphy Family Services again. The scheduling service was perfect.
Description of Work: I requested assistance to ensure the dedicated circuit wiring for my outside spa was working well. I also ended up requesting a light switch was replaced to support my front door light.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$133
Eugene B.
10/2017
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
The electrician showed up and went right to work. ran new cables and installed 4 outlets on the deck and placed the wiring in cable supporters. We tested and verified every outlet was working and was neatly in stalled. Excellent job.
Description of Work: Add extra outlets to the deck area.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$309
Sally M.
10/2017
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Erik called and showed up 30 minutes early. Turns out photocell in driveway light was kaput. So, while Erik was replacing the porch light, I drove to Home Depot to get new light, which Erik installed efficiently. The new porch light looks great. All in all I was extremely impressed with the company, Erik, and work done. We will be using them for a slightly larger project inside the house.
Description of Work: I needed a driveway light to be fixed and a new porch light installed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$199
Doris G.
10/2017
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
We're first time customers and had a very good experience. Murphy's showed up on time and performed the work we needed. Very pleased. We will continue to use Murphy's for any future electrical work needed.
Description of Work: Hook up an attic fan and add lighting to attic
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$208
Richard Y.
10/2017
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Extremely well. Erik was very knowledgeable, professional and courteous. Will call him again when need be.
Description of Work: Troublesome three-switch stairway light and closet light. Install overhead work light.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Howard H.
10/2017
5.0
remodeling
 + -1 more
The work that was done, the quality of that work done, the interactions with the workers/owner, the communications, the professionalism, cleanup, promptness, etc was the best that I have ever experienced with anyone who has ever done any work of this nature for me (and I have been a home owner for 40 years). I did not rate them on "price" because I never got another bid from another company. But let's put it in perspective. I priced out what it would cost me to rent all the tools, sand paper, stain and polyurethane that I would have needed to do the work myself. I even got some bids from handymen who would use these rented tools to do the work (keeping in mind that the job would have dragged out much, much longer and the tools rented from Home Depot are not of the same quality as what Murphy used). The price came out to be almost the same as what Murphy Family Services charged.
Description of Work: I had my family room floor sanded, stained, polyurethaned, new molding stained and attached to baseboards, new baseboards put on and something totally unrelated - had molding put on a large window in that same room. And as a bonus, they replaced (and did all the work on) several of my floorboards that had termite damage for free. I cannot tell the replacements from the original.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300
Dylan G.
10/2017
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Electrician was on time, did good work, and cleaned up afterwards. What more could you ask for?
Description of Work: Install a new electrical outlet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Aimee M.
09/2017
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Professional, helpful, and did everything we needed.
Description of Work: Wire Electrical Outlets
Rating Category
Rating 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!
Richard V.
09/2017
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
 + 0 more
Installation of ceiling fan went well. The handyman definitely knew what he was doing.
Description of Work: Needed to have a ceiling fan installed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Nora F.
09/2017
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Called the phone number and was asked to log into their scheduling website. I was able to easily schedule for a time and day. I took a day of vacation in order to have the work done. I received a confirmation email immediately confirming the day and time and a reminder email the day before confirming the day and time. I also received a confirmation text and a reminder text approximately one hour before the scheduled appointment. The appointment window was 0800-0830. I retread the email and saw it is approximate times so I called the company and I was initially told to reschedule that they use a scheduling service "Square Appointments" which sometimes double books. This was not an acceptable option and I sent an email and requested a phone call The phone call accepted the error in scheduling caused by their service provider, Square Appointments, and sent an Electrician. The electrician (Cortez) arrived after 1pm and worked efficiently to install the electrical outlet in. The neatest, cleanest and most efficient manner. I was very pleased with his professionalism and pleased with the results. He left the area neat. Due to his professionalism and the Company resolving the glitch I got estimates for additional work that we intend to have done. I would hire them again, but I recommend they reevaluate using their current scheduling service.
Description of Work: Paid in advance with an angies list coupon to Install one electrical outlet
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$116
Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thank you for this kind, generous and detailed review. We have found customers love being able to book easily online, rather than call. And also the benefits that come with that. We have been looking into solving the associative bug you encountered and have been making the necessary fixes. Thank you for your business!
Jen K.
08/2017
4.0
electrician, ceiling fans
 + 0 more
Re-wiring and the fan box were not required, but no refund was offered. Our appointment (which can be scheduled online and is extremely user friendly) was for a 2 hour window at 10:00. At 11:15, we received a call letting us know they were running late that day and we agreed to push back the appointment to around 2:00. So many businesses do not take the time to make that call, so that does not go unnoticed in my book. My only complaint is that no refund was offered for the additional labor and materials that were not needed. One concern is that the fan is putting off a smell, maybe of burning plastic, and the old wiring (which the electrician noted was original - home was built in 1918) was not replaced. The fan seems to overheat and is hot to the touch. I will be calling back about that issue and will update the review.
Description of Work: We needed a ceiling fan installed at an existing light location. Due to old wiring, we were not sure if re-wiring would be needed or if a fan box would be needed. We bought the deal that included the fan box and wiring.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$243
Yatzibet A.
08/2017
4.0
electrician
 + -1 more
The job was done within 20 minutes, a loose wire had caused that the outlets didn't work. I got charged 28USD more that were never specified in the deal. Plus when I reviewed the charge for the $99 deal, Angie's list had charged me $297!!
Description of Work: Electrical
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Response from Murphy Family Electric
Hmm, could you give us a call regarding this? Thanks
Cathleen S.
08/2017
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
He did a wonderful job in very little time
Description of Work: Remove and replace one hanging ceiling light
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Jennifer C.
08/2017
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Work was performed efficiently and effectively, on time and quite professionally.
Description of Work: Change two outdoor light fixtures. Add electric outlet to our downstairs bathroom.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Roula Y.
08/2017
4.0
electrician
 + -1 more
I need to hire another electrician because he didn't do all the work I wanted.
Description of Work: General Electric work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Response from Murphy Family Electric
We reached out to you. Can you give us a call to discuss what further work you need done?
Steven E.
08/2017
3.0
electrician
 + -1 more
the tech milled around for about 45 minute with half the time he was outside of my home by his truck. The tech at the end of the 45 minutes reported he could not locate the problem. he told me that he would have to break into my wall and wire my outlets to a near by light switch. He also stated he could do this for $395 plus parts. He also stated that this work would take 3 to 4 to complete and I would be responsible for the repairs to the drywall. This repair did not sound correct. outlets should not be put on the line with the switch. the tech took my payment for doing absolutely nothing. i was not left with a receipt after payment. I called this company minutes after the tech departed. I was informed that the tech would be contacted and they would get back to me. Two weeks later, three text and two additional phones this company has not responded
Description of Work: tech arrived 30 minutes late for my 8am 8:30am block. I had three outlets not working on the same wall.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
1.0
$99
Response from Murphy Family Electric
[Member Name Removed], we are sorry for your troubles. We talked to the tech, who performed the service call. He came to your location and troubleshot your issue. He discovered you would need a dedicated line to resolve the issue which would involve cutting drywall. We are clear about not performing repairs for drywall, as well as what it would take to fix it. When we spoke to you, and the tech, you both were clear you did not want to have any additional work performed to correct the issue, at that time. We do charge for our time to troubleshoot and perform service calls. If you have an issue with this please call me directly at 703-309-6125, or if you wish to repair the issue, I'm sure we can find a fair price to get it done for you.
Marissa S.
08/2017
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
No issues; work performed -professional, punctual
Description of Work: Kitchen light installation
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Monika T.
08/2017
1.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Not good. As a first time homeowner, first time user of Angie's list, and first time potential customer of Murphy's Family Electric, I found myself extremely frustrated being left to sit and wait for 1 hour and 15 min for the electrician (Erik) to show up. No call, no msg. I had received several text confirmations earlier confirming my 8am appt and noting that an electrician would call me when he was on his way. I was given an appointment slot of 8am with a window of 30 min to 8:30. By 8:45 I left another VM to the main ## at Murphy's (which no one ever answers, just a recording). Finally at 9:15 I left to go to work for which I was already 75 min late as I had scheduled time off to get the electrical work done. At 9:50 I get a call from Murphy's electrician, Erik, asking about the job and saying he would get to me around 10:30. He was actually very nice, pleasant and apologetic for the delay explaining that there must be some issue with the scheduling service. Nonetheless, as someone who was keen to employ a local electrician, I am extremely disappointed by the lack of professionalism of Murphy's scheduling service. I think Sean needs to revisit his online system and think about the impact it has on his customers who also have busy lives and shouldn't just be left waiting for an hour and 15 min.
Description of Work: I requested work to repair a faulty outlet, ground another outlet, and possibly install a new bathroom outlet, among other possible jobs.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from Murphy Family Electric
I am sorry for you inconvenience. We use Square Appointments, and we have found some issues with them, though it provides the value of being able to book online. We are working with them to improve the experience. We hope you would reconsider using us for the work you have. Please allow a sufficient wait window period and work period. We understand you are busy, however, with the conventional method you choose, we are unable to guarantee exact times and completion times as you expected.
Jessica M.
07/2017
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
 + 0 more
Erik was extremely professional and took care of everything as quickly as possible. He also advised me on things he would not be able to fix because they were not really electrical issues, instead of spending time trying (and charging me for it!). Sean was also very responsive in setting up the initial appointment and giving me a sense of how long things might take. I will definitely turn to Murphys again for help.
Description of Work: Erik fixed the wiring for a malfunctioning ceiling fan and the outlets for an outside plug.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Cheri S.
07/2017
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Contractor was prompt, paid attention to detail, and explained issues to me.
Description of Work: Replace old outlets in townhouse.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Tiago B.
07/2017
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
It was super easy to schedule, Erik was on time, very professional and courteous, explained everything he was doing, and got our problem fixed! I am very pleased with how things worked out, and will definitely be using Erik again if we need an electrician.
Description of Work: I touched the fridge and another piece of metal and got shocked, so we needed that to get looked at and fixed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ilse B.
07/2017
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
 + 0 more
Purchased an Angie's list Deal. Excellent service!
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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