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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 401-425 of 2120 reviews

Paul J.
11/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Murphy Family Electric handled all phases of the project in a prompt and courteous way. I purchased a discount coupon in advance on Angie's List, at $129 for the first $200 worth of service. The electrician (Dan) made it a point of calling in advance to confirm the most convenient arrival time. The company had also sent a detailed email confirming the requested work, the date/time scheduled and an explanation of rates to be charged so I had a clear understanding of likely costs in advance. All the work was completed efficiently and professionally in 45 minutes on site. The total cost for the job after factoring in the coupon was $234. This was not the least expensive electrical work I've had done, but the electrician, after driving from customer almost 50 minutes away, was highly skilled and courteous ... and he had to work in a very restricted attic space. I would not hesitate to contact Murphy Family Electric for future needs and will recommend them to my friends.
Description of Work: Connected wiring for attic exhaust fan and ran wiring with junction box and switch to be used for attic light fixture.

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
$235

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thanks for the great review!

Karl B.
11/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The work was done properly, and the electrician answered other questions I had.
Description of Work: Fixed a broken outlet in the bathroom.

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
Thanks for the great review!

R P.
11/2015
4.0
electrician, lighting, outdoor lighting
  + 1 more
In this old house, our 15-year-old landscape lighting was out, again: the outside electrical outlet had no power. We just moved in, and inherited no blueprints or schematics. The logical in-line GFI (we thought) was not tripped and had power. We and another electrician looked everywhere for other GFIs. - It was the electrician Dan who later quickly found the correct GFI, hidden in a corner of a secondary utility closet in a basement side room, and bada-bing - the landscape lights came on. Thank you.
Description of Work: Restored power to landscape lighting.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$129

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thanks for the review. I'm glad Dan was able to get you taken care of. My apologies for the delay, our techs don't usually have that much trouble isolating the root cause of the problem.

Tanner J.
11/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting, outdoor lighting
  + 1 more
Everything was stress-free - they were easy to schedule, answered questions ahead of time, reminded us about Angie's List coupon available, and so on. We're happy with the work and the price, and the gentleman who came out to install called 15 minutes before arriving, worked quickly and did a nice job.
Description of Work: Installed an outside light fixture, an outside outlet, took a quick look at a couple of problem 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
$560

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thanks for the great review! Please call again should the need arise.

OngKar K.
11/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
All went well. The fixtures are in and I am happy.
Description of Work: installed 3 light fixtures in my ceiling.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thanks for the great review!

Rebecca B.
11/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Professional service, work accomplished quickly, outlet works perfectly!
Description of Work: Installed exterior electrical 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
$200

Response from Murphy Family Electric
We hope you'll call again should you need us, and thanks for the great review!

Benjamin F.
11/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
We hired the company to address electrical issues that came up on a home inspection. The inspector reviewed the electrical wiring leading to the electrical box and deemed it safe. The home inspector had previously questioned whether the fuses were appropriate to the type of wiring. The electrician wrote up a receipt that we were able to give to the home buyers reflecting the safety inspection. The electrician also fixed two electrical switches in a bathroom that had not been wired correctly. Of the two switches, one turned on both the lights and fan of a bathroom. The electrician rewired it so that each switch controlled each item independently (lights and fan).
Description of Work: Reviewed electrical panel for safety and compliance. Repair electrical switch wiring.

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
$130

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thanks for the excellent review. We appreciate your business, please call again!!

GWENN G.
11/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Technician was one time, brought all the right tools, worked quickly and efficiently. It was an easy job, but he did it properly and he did it well. We are pleased with the result and will definitely call on this company in the future if we need another electrical-related job. I obtained this service through Angie's List; I made use of a special offer for Angie's List clients by this company. I was quite satisfied with the entire process. (I'm usually pretty leery of special offers, but this was a good one.)
Description of Work: Removed a hanging light fixture and replaced it with a small chandelier, per our request.

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
$129

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thanks for the great review!

GORDON S.
11/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Great! He was very methodical in his troubleshooting and pleasant to work with. He found a breaker that was loose in the circuit breaker panel after about 20 minutes of work. He moved the breaker to another spot in the panel and re-routed the wire connected to it. Voila, lights back on!
Description of Work: Troubleshoot a bad 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
$130

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thanks for the great review! Please call again should you need us!!

Erin D.
11/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting, home remodeling
  + 1 more
Service was performed competently and on time.
Description of Work: Installed kitchen 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
$150

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thanks for the great review!

Jeremy H.
10/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I was changing out the light switches and dimmers in my recently remodeled basement and I was having difficulty getting the lights to work with a dimmer that was wired into the electrical outlet next to it. I bought a deal for $99 from Groupon for $200 of electrical work, and called Murphy's and they sent Eric out to help me out with my issue. Eric arrived on time and from the get go was very professional and friendly while diagnosing the problem. He was able to zero in on the problem very quickly, coming to find out I didn't have a completed circuit. Eric was able to get the lights working in no time after he discovered the problem. While he was there, and he was so quick in getting the dimmer done, I went ahead and had him go ahead and switch out my remaining light switches to ensure I wouldn't have any additional issues. It was a pleasure working with Murphy's and Eric and I would definitely hire them again if needed.
Description of Work: Helped me fix a light switch dimmer I was having difficulty with and changed out four light switches.

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
$160

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thanks for the excellent review. Erik is awesome, we're lucky to have him. I'll be sure to pass this along to him.

Mary Anne O.
10/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Very professional and knowledgeable electrician. He went right to work and cleaned up after working on the 2 areas. Highly recommend and would definitely hire them again!
Description of Work: Changed 2 wires in the electrical panel and removed a pendant 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
$100

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thanks for the great review!

Tim L.
10/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
For the first time I found a contractor who actually valued my time. Dan was excellent. He hustled more than any other contractor I've used to make sure I got the best value for my money. Honestly, I had a hard time keeping up with him as he worked his way around my house to find the problem. Thankfully it was an easy fix in a place where I would have never found it. Make sure you ask for Dan!!! If I need an electrician in the future - It will only be Murphy Family Electric!
Description of Work: We had lost power in a number of outlets and couldn't figure out where it was. Dan came in and worked his butt off finding the problem.

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
$129

Cheryl B.
10/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I used an Angie's List "deal coupon" and they contacted me promptly regarding scheduling the job. The electrician arrived as scheduled and the work was done quickly, neatly and professionally. The work was completed within the coupon's allotted time and for the deal price. There was an additional charge for materials, $35.00, and they advised me of this up front. Communications with the company were excellent. I was fully informed, in advance, of their policies regarding payment methods, etc. I would, and will, use them again if I need electrical services.
Description of Work: Replaced five 2-prong electrical outlets with 3-prong outlets in my basement.

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
$164

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thanks for the great review! Please call again should the need arise!!

Victoria G.
10/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Dan arrived on time . Introduced himself. Was professional and polite.
Description of Work: Dan installed outside electrical outlet and replace two inside outlets as we requested.

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
$166

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thanks for the great review! We appreciate your business, and look forward to assisting you again should you need us!!

ed D.
10/2015
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
For over 15 years, the two-pole switch controlling the ceiling fixture in our foyer worked as expected, until one day a few months ago it didn't work. I suspected the switch had worn out. I used Angie's Deal and Murphy's Family Electrical came out a total four times in efforts to restore function to the switch. Dan, a trained electrician, just left and I must commend him for trying to correct matters although he could only turn the two-pole switch into a single pole switch. I accepted this result as the best one possible under the circumstances. Dan's professionalism was excellent, but hesitations about management diminished my experience to fair.
Description of Work: We asked him to come and fix a light switch.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thanks for the feedback and the review. I've reached out to you a couple of times to see if there is anything we can do to rectify the issue, if it still exists. We found the tech's skills lacking, and he is no longer with the company. Please let me know if there is anything we can do, thanks.

Robert or April O.
10/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Went well. Make sure to call and get the details of what the offer on Angie's list. As I recall the drive time was part of the time involved to make a repair.
Description of Work: Repaired an electrical outlet outside.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thanks for the great review!

Richard D.
10/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
The electrician showed up at the scheduled time. He got to work immediately. He started work at the lamp that was on the metal pole in the front yard. He found that there was juice still coming through the wires to that lamp. This light hadn't worked in over 25 years - I had thought there was a break in the wiring going from the metal pole to the house. But after the electrician checked the wiring, he determined the problem had been in the lamp all along. He quickly removed the old, non working lamp and quickly replaced it with the new one. He then moved on to the lamp at the font door. He quickly removed the old lamp and worked on putting up the new lamp. He had some minor problems with putting up the new lamp, but he did get in done and the entire job took only about 30 minutes. I not only would recommend this company, but would use them again.
Description of Work: This was an Angie's List special deal. I had purchased $129 for $200 of work. I had purchased three outdoor lamps. Only two lamps were being replaced - 1 to replace the one on a metal pole on our front lawn and 1 to replace the lamp at our front door. The electrician was not only going to replace the lamp on the metal pole, but to get it to work. The other lamp was only to replace the existing lamp, as it already was working.

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
$129

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thanks for the great review!

Lindsay K.
10/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Great experience. Erik came and trouble shot the situation. Figured out the issue stemmed from the outside electrical box and fixed it in less than 30 minutes! Groupon covered the entire price of the service.
Description of Work: Fixed three electrical sockets that didn't work.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$129

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thanks for the great review!

Babu Ganesh R.
10/2015
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
That was fine. The price stayed the same.
Description of Work: They did electrical service.

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
$129

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thanks for the review.

VH B.
10/2015
5.0
electrician, plumbing
  + 0 more
Everything was scheduled with Seth over the phone. This company has a good reputation and the price was in line with other quotes. The clincher (for me) was that they were able to show up to perform the job a full week before any of their competitors who were contacted. Eric was the technician's name. He showed up on time and we walked through the scope of the project. I showed him where there might be challenges and he asked questions pertaining to access for drilling and cutting. The job was supposed to take 4-6 hours, per my quotes. It took Eric less than 4. He ran the two lines, managed to only cut a small area of drywall and - best of all - reconnected our dishwasher and garbage disposal in an extremely neat and professional manner. He cleaned up after himself and made sure, before leaving, that all was well. I will strongly consider using Murphy Family Electric in the future. The only reason I would not would be in an emergency, based on availability. Highly recommended!
Description of Work: Install two new circuit runs to replace a faulty one.

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
$800

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thanks for the great review!

Jason M.
10/2015
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Project was short and completed on time.
Description of Work: Installed GFI breaker in electrical panel.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thanks for the review!

Lea Ashley Shannon W.
09/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Great. Repairman was courteous, prompt, and did work to perfection.
Description of Work: Repaired/replaced sockets

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
$300

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thanks for the great review!

Corinn C.
09/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Super-effiicent and clean job.
Description of Work: Installed an electrical outlet in my kitchen

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
$130

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thanks for the great review! Please call again should the need arise!!

Wayne S.
09/2015
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
On time, very courteous, very professional, knew what he was doing. Answered my questions as well.
Description of Work: Installed 2 ceiling fans & fixed bathroom electrical outlet upstairs.

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
$300

Response from Murphy Family Electric
We're glad your visit went well. Thanks for the feedback and the great review!

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

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*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