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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 501-525 of 2120 reviews

Carol H.
06/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Fantastic. I highly recommend Murphy Electric.
Description of Work: First visit, replaced ceiling fixtures and switches inside the house. Second visit a couple more indoor fixtures and replaced an outdoor lamp.

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
We appreciate your business, and the great review. Thanks!!

sudipto S.
05/2015
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Very well, I am really pleased with the service and professionalism of the electrician.
Description of Work: Ceiling fan connection

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 much for the excellent review. We enjoy hearing our guys are staying professional and efficient in the field.

Paul S.
05/2015
5.0
electrician, plumbing
  + 0 more
They offered me the 1st appointment of the day and the electrician was here right on time as promised. I stayed with him to help a bit which he didn't mind. He did very good work. I got the timer from Amazon and am very happy with it. I have solar pool heating panels and I wanted them to turn on without me having to go turn on the switch every day. He fixed the broken wire and installed the timer. Total time spent was about 3 hrs. It took longer than I had planned but 220 wires are thick and not easy to work with and he did a very nice job on all of it. I would ave no problem recommending them to someone.
Description of Work: They fixed a wire that got broke going to my pool pump and installed a 220 Volt digital programmable timer in place of the on off switch.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$475

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thanks for the great review!

John D.
05/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
He showed up on time, explained to me how the job would work, performed the work in a timely manner. I was very pleased.
Description of Work: The electrician installed a light switch and outlet for a bulb in my attic. This way I can turn on the light by the switch and not have to plug in my hanging light into an outlet below the attic.

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
$250

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thanks for the excellent review, and call again if you need us!

Anita L.
05/2015
3.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
The initial electrician did not arrive on time, in fact, I think he was about 90 minutes late. He stated that he and the office had a miscommunication on the time of the appointment. The outlet was replaced. The electrician said that we were lucky because it was the last outlet he had on his truck. This was surprising since the Angie's List deal included $30 worth of supplies from the truck. I would have thought that meant that the electrician's truck was fully stocked. The new switch's color did not match the wall plate because the electrician only had one with him. The next day, I noticed that the wall plate covering the new outlet box was very hot. I asked my husband to call Murphy's to ask them if that was a bad sign. It was. Another electrician came to the house very quickly and again replaced the outlet box. However, we no longer have a dimmer on that light switch, and I don't understand why a dimmer was not possible. We would prefer a dimmer switch since the switch runs four ceiling lights in the kitchen. 5/28/15 Update based on the Provider's Response: My appointment was scheduled for 8am, according to my records, so he was over 90 minutes late. If you don't provide light switches, you should have told me that while we were scheduling the services. There's a Home Depot 5 minutes from where I live. I would have gladly bought a light switch ahead of time, if I had known to do so. It's still unclear to me what the "van parts fee" covers.....what could be smaller than a light switch?
Description of Work: The provider replaced a broken electrical outlet.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$129

Response from Murphy Family Electric
We apologize for the lateness of the employee. A technical glitch was to blame, and the tech thought he was to arrive to your residence between 9 and 10 am, ergo he arrived to your residence at 9:37 according to our teletrac system. At the time of scheduling, we had discussed troubleshooting your kitchen lights and changing out an outlet for you. We're glad we got the outlet taken care of, but the $30 to which you refer is our van parts fee, and only covers smaller parts (among other things) as we discussed via phone. As switches go, matching colors shouldn't have been a big problem, but we do not supply dimmer switches, only standard toggle switches. We appreciate your forthright review, and I'll be calling you soon to discuss this further. Thanks.

William J.
05/2015
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The electrician came out for the second time unprepared. After asking me to run to Home Depot to get equipment that he should have had to do a simple smart switch replacement and outlet install, he left before I got back and locked my out of the apt! He came back to "finish" the job but didn't install anything after 10 minutes of fiddling around after being an hour late to the appointment!!
Description of Work: Install a new outlet, change out smart switch.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
1.0

$500

Response from Murphy Family Electric
We're sorry we could not finish your installation. It's our understanding you were trying to tell the electrician how to do his job. He even called the owner of the company to confirm that something you were asking him to do was against code. The tech wanted to run the appropriate wires for you, but you would not let him, instead insisting the existing wiring is sufficient. Our tech, and the owner of the company (a master electrician) did not agree. We hope that the next guy you hire sticks to code, as we did, and we hope you get your remaining issues resolved.

Jeanne F.
05/2015
5.0
electrician, handyman service, lighting
  + 1 more
Scheduler was professional and efficient. Dispatched technician as promised.We had a reason to call back the technician as one light socket that he tested and proved to be ok turned out to fail later in the day. Technician was dispatched back to the house and replaced the light fixture without an additional charge, except for another 15 mins of labor. Good outcome.
Description of Work: Replaced failed light bulb fixtures in basement, checked to see that all outlets in the house were functioning properly. Small job, but important as this was a rental property and we were preparing it for rental.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thanks for the great review!!

Kevin L.
05/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Electrician was prompt, professional and courteous. He completed the job very quickly and was mindful about not going over the time in order to keep the costs down. In addition, he made several recommendations beyond the original scope of work, along with suggestions on how to resolve inexpensively. Would definitely use again.
Description of Work: Re-wired 3-way 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
$200

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thanks for the excellent review!

Isiah D.
05/2015
5.0
electrician, plumbing
  + 0 more
The repairman was within the time stated, was very professional and completed the work quickly.
Description of Work: The company changed an outside faucet.

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
$119

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Please make sure you mean our company. We do not do plumbing work, ergo it could not have been us who changed your faucet.

franco M.
05/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Arrived on time, made sure all issues were resolved.
Description of Work: Replaced outdoor CFI (electrical socket), adjusted bedroom cieling 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
$200

Response from Murphy Family Electric
We're happy we could help. Thanks for the great review!

David B.
05/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Sean explained pricing and pointed out a deal on Angie's List prior to scheduling. Eric showed up on time, tracked down the problem, and fixed a poorly installed switch the same day. Both gentlemen were friendly and professional. I'd use their service again.
Description of Work: Troubleshoot a circuit and fix a switch that was tripping the breaker.

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 kind words and the great review. Please call again if we can help!

Timothy C.
05/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Eric called me in advance to let me know he was on the way, along with an estimate of his arrival time. Isolating the fault was challenging, but Eric was able to locate the bad outlet and correct the problem - all in half an hour. Overall, I was very please with the service. Eric was very professional and, in addition, a very nice person. I highly recommend Murphy Family Electric for your electrical needs.
Description of Work: Fixed a localized area of electrical outlets that were not 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!

Philip N.
05/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Great. They did not have the part. but they made the appliance safe.
Description of Work: Electrical fire damage repair

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
We appreciate the excellent review. Call us again should there be a need!

Janet H.
05/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were fine. It is five minutes away from me.
Description of Work: Electrical.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thank you for the great grades!

Chandra P.
05/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Some plugs weren't working and there was an issue with the circuit breaker, and he got all of it fixed. He did an excellent job.
Description of Work: $129 for $200 Worth of Electrical Services
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$198

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Glad we could get you taken care of quickly. Thanks for the great review, and please call again!

Eric O.
05/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
I really appreciated Erik's professionalism and honesty. He was personable and friendly while working. Particularly appreciated his suggestions about buying the replacement switch ourselves and his reminder that Murphy Family Electric was offering a service deal. He waited till I bought the deal online and then applied it to that day's invoice. Very, very nice man, and I have just put in another appointment request for him.
Description of Work: Erik installed a light fixture in my office and diagnosed an issue with a ceiling fan/light fixture. He explained that we have a faulty switch and suggested that we buy a replacement ourselves (instead of paying him to do it) and then call him to come back for the 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
$100

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Erik is one of our best techs, and we're very lucky to have him. We're glad he was able to get you taken care of quickly, with little to no fuss. Thanks for the great review!

Lisa B.
05/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting, outdoor lighting
  + 1 more
Great! Super efficient and professional. wIll definitely use again!!
Description of Work: Installed two outside lights. Fixed broken switch on overhead interior 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
$200

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thanks for the awesome review, we look forward to further business with you in the future, should you need us!

Pamela C.
05/2015
2.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Talked too much and ate up valuable time that cost me extra money. Unprofessionally bashed his employer the entire visit.
Description of Work: Talked too much and ate up valuable time that cost me extra money. Unprofessionally bashed his employer the entire visit.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$300

Response from Murphy Family Electric
We are going to reach out to you promptly this morning regarding this. We no longer have this tech. We expect the highest standard from our techs for the sake of our customers. We understand your time is valuable and the time we spend there should be spent doing the work you hired us for.

Karl J.
05/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Great job. They found the problem with my lights and were able to fix it.
Description of Work: Trouble shooting two light fixtures that were not 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
$100

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thanks for the great review!!

Patricia W.
05/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Job was done promptly and professionally to my satisfaction. Technician was thorough, explained everything and cleaned up before he left.
Description of Work: Replaced two smoke detectors in bedroom ceilings. Purchased the deal -- $99 for $200 worth 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
$100

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thanks for the review, we're glad we could help!

Jennifer C.
05/2015
4.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
they installed three light fixtures. One of them was done incorrectly and when I called to have them come back to fix it and no one ever called back. They were also 3 hours late showing up
Description of Work: they installed three light fixtures. One of them was done incorrectly and when I called to have them come back to fix it and no one ever called back.

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

$300

Response from Murphy Family Electric
I'd like to thank you for the honest review, and invite you to call me to discuss what happened. The company recently was restructured to address problems customers like you were facing. Please call also to confirm we were the company that serviced you, as I cannot locate you in any of our records. The number is 855 463 3368, and my name is Seth. I look forward to speaking with you.

Frank S.
05/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Fine. Very responsive. Would recommend. Danny knows his stuff
Description of Work: Replaced wall outlets analyzed issues re no power

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
Thanks for the great review!

Christine W.
05/2015
4.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
The contractor's work was exceptional. It was neat and look very pleasing to the eye. The sconces were mounted perfect. I got a lot of compliments on the work. Although the contractor seemed to delay the process, it turned out great! The fees included in the price were not expected and too enormous for the time allotted for the job done!! The contractor was pleasant and also felt uncomfortable about the price. I would love to use the contractor again, but not the company.
Description of Work: replace three new sconces in the exact location and approximately the same size as the original sconces. Put a pull chain on a ceiling fan in the dining room.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
1.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0

$99

Response from Murphy Family Electric
I spoke with you for just a moment, but you didn't have the time to talk. I tried you again and received no answer. I'd welcome a call from you to discuss the service you received from us. The tech assigned to your job is no longer with the company, as clearly he had some ethical issues. You say that it seemed he was delaying the process, but that you would hire him back, just not the company. I'm not sure I understand why you would hire back someone who was not working at top speed (and costing you money in the process) to get you taken care of, and I can assure you that is not our current standard. Our rates are fair and designed to save our clients money, our techs knowledgeable and efficient. If you would like to discuss this further, please call 855 463 3368. I'd love to get more information from you.

ARMAN E.
05/2015
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The technician had a great positive attitude. Put his best effort and discounted the number of actual hours but expertise-wise there were some shortages. At the end part of the work was incomplete and imperfect at some degree.
Description of Work: Breaking one circuit into two circuits. Installing a light for outdoor. Fixing some light switches. Adding an outdoor outlet. .

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

$550

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thanks for the review. I'll be speaking with the tech, and then contacting you to discuss what you feel was left undone. Complaints of this nature for the tech we sent out are rare, as we find him most capable.

Kimberly V.
05/2015
5.0
electrician, home remodeling
  + 0 more
We are very happy with the results
Description of Work: 1. Fix/replace electrical outlet in kitchen 2. replace fan in bedroom and wire fan to switch on wall 3. Install 5 recessed lights in ceiling and wire to switch on wall

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
$850

Response from Murphy Family Electric
WE're happy you're happy. Please call again, and thanks for 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