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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 601-625 of 2120 reviews

Ozzie E.
02/2015
3.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I asked them to troubleshoot why my kitchen lights on a separate circuit would cause my bedroom circiuit to trip when a loads were placed on both circuits - only one would trip. Additionall, only one o the two pendant lights would work at once - not both. taking both bulbs out - if I install the working bulb in either pendant - the pendant would work - individually - but not both at the same time. The electrician did not do much in the way of troubleshooting - his only thought was that I should replace my pendant light fixtures. Again, not much analysis/troubleshooting - and worse yet - I still an not exactly sure why one light would trip another circuit?
Description of Work: replaced a breaker in the circuit box -

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

$99

Response from Murphy Family Electric
We just spoke to over the phone and we are working together to resolve this issue. Thank you.

Jamilla N.
02/2015
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were efficient, on time, offered us another deal if we still wanted to work with them and did what we needed, even though we needed additional work. They did all the work for the $99. Though the original gentleman that came out didn't let us know, the manager fixed did the issue.
Description of Work: They came in to install some doorbells, and work with some wiring.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thank you for your business. We appreciate you taking the time to review us.

Julian T.
02/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Well, it was a simple problem that was solved quickly
Description of Work: Solve the problem

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
$89

Response from Murphy Family Electric
We're glad we could help! Thanks for your business!!

Peter W.
02/2015
4.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Long story short, after he installed the dimmer switch, another light in my hallway stopped working and I stupidly let the electrician continue working after the first 15 minute increment, even thought it was very apparent he didn't have the skills to research and correct the problem. Two hours later, at something like $29 every quarter hour, I sent him on his way, poorer and without working lights in part of the hall.
Description of Work: Attempted to install a three way dimmer switch in my hallway

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

$99

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Can you please call us to discuss your job even though it was over 2 years ago, we want to make sure we did everything possible for you.

Andrew H.
02/2015
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I did not end up using this company because of their extra fees for travel because they were not local.
Description of Work: N/A
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$695

Response from Murphy Family Electric
We are sorry, [name removed], but you seem to have been misinformed. You most certainly are in our service area, and we would be happy to schedule an appointment at your earliest convenience. Again, our apologies for whatever misinformation you received.

Amy E.
02/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Excellent install on two light fixtures. Said he couldn't fix the switch plate because of the wood wall. Then said he could drop it down and cover the old spot with a blank. Will leave that for a second opinion, but the light fixtures look great.
Description of Work: Installed two light fixtures and took a look at a backwards switch plate.

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
$239

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Great to hear about your job. Enjoy your lights!

Tyrone P.
02/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
The job went very well. The technician was knowledgeable, courteous and very professional. Once he arrived, the work was completed in just under an hour. The work was done so well and efficiently, my wife wanted additional electrical work done on the spot. We will definitely use Murphy's Family Electric for our future electrical needs.
Description of Work: Murphy Family Electric installed a wall outlet in the basement, replaced a light switch electrical box in the 2nd bath and installed a ceiling light in the unfinished part of our basement. All in just under an hour.

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 for your kind review! We look forward to your next project!

Sunita B.
02/2015
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
One ceiling fan was installed successfully. The other one that I wanted to replace, the technician was able to fix instead, so I didn't need to change it out, so instead I paid for his time. Really great person and was looking out for me. Will call again.
Description of Work: Install ceiling fan. Install another 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
$235

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Excellent. It's good to hear this about our techs and we will pass the good news on to him!

Scott E.
02/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Installer arrived on time. He was very professional and knowledgeable. He listened carefully to our issue and then went about the work. Great experience, I just wish it was slightly cheaper but I suppose you pay for quality.
Description of Work: We had too many Christmas lights and kept tripping the breaker. The provider installed a new 20AMP breaker and then moved one of the existing outside GFI receptacles from the original shared breaker to the new 20AMP breaker.

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 Murphy Family Electric
We are happy you decided to go with us based on quality. We also want to provide fair rates. We have called around to make sure we provide the best deals on dedicated circuits, and we are generally $50 to $200 lower than our competitors. We do hope you enjoy your lights!

veleda S.
02/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The service time frame was between 12-3. The electrician (ERIC) called me around 1145am and said he will be there in 30 minutes. Upon arrival and discussing the issue, he went straight to work. He was excellent. Very knowledgeable and pleasant to work with. I loved his professionalism and his overall demeanor. I loved the fact that he put on shoe booties every time he came in and out the house. He quickly found out the problem and fixed it. I am very happy with the service and definitely would use the company again as long as Eric is working there:)
Description of Work: I had a problem with my outside and garage electrical outlets and searched on Angie's list for a electrical provider. This company had good reviews. So I schedule an appointment with a coupon they were offering for service.

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 your detailed and positive review. We will let Erik know about your good experience with him and positive feedback. We have strict qualifications for all our techs because we want our customers to have superior service.

Kathryn B.
02/2015
4.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Aside from the rep being monstrously late, I was very satisfied?this was not an easy job, and the rep was quick to solve problems with the install as they came up. Nicely done!
Description of Work: Install new light fixture in upstairs hallway.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
1.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$354

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thank you for being a valued customer. We want to achieve your 100% and we will look into why the tech was so late so we can prevent this in the future.

Dustin J.
02/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Used the Angie List deal to have two new electrical outlets and six dimmers installed. The technician arrived on time and was able to install the outlets quickly and ensured that all debris was cleaned up afterwards. As the time per the deal ran over we had to pay extra for the time overage, but the technician was able to get the all the work done and we have had no problems with the new outlets or dimmers.
Description of Work: Installed two new electrical outlets and six dimmers.

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
That's great you got so much work done for such a great price, and with such professionalism. We love doing our job and serving customers like you. What can we say.

Sandy S.
02/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The technician who did our work was punctual, efficient, and extemely competent. We'll certainly be using Murphy's for any future electrical work.
Description of Work: Fixed broken light switch. Resolved electrical issues in bathrooms.

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
Thank you for your great review! We are super proud of Dan! Customer service and satisfaction is his top priority!

Kathleen H.
02/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Ryan rrived on time, performed the requested work, and cleaned up afterward. Completely professional. I think the price may have been a bit on the high side, but was reasonable. The installation took one hour and 15 minutes, so we had to pay for the additional 45 minutes, which came to $105 (Big Deal included 30 minutes of labor). So, $204 total to install two vanity lights. But, overall, we are quite please with the work performed. We would use them again because they did a good job and were very responsive.
Description of Work: Purchased an Angie's List Big Deal ($99), which included the service call and 30 minutes of labor. Scheduling was easy and quick. The electrician (Ryan) installed two vanity lights above our master bath sinks.

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
$204

Response from Murphy Family Electric
You got an electrician to come out to your home and install 2 lights for $170?? Wow!! Sounds like a good deal and an A+ price to me!

Carol C.
02/2015
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very good. It still work when we left.
Description of Work: Outside electrical receptacles and lights 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
$99

Response from Murphy Family Electric
We noticed you gave us a B overall. Anything we could've done better?

Oliver D.
02/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting, outdoor lighting
  + 1 more
Entire job was perfectly done by very friendly electrician in highly professional manner. This was an Amazon Local deal, which was absolutely a good value.
Description of Work: Fixed the outdoor light to my front door, installed numerous interior ceiling fixtures

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
$450

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thank you for your praise and appreciation of the value you received! We are excited to service customers like you.

Carryn S.
02/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It was fine. There was an additional fee for that but it was because the fix that they came out to address just took a long time. There was no issue. The big deal was $99. We ended up paying an additional $200. This was the first time I used them. It was a good experience. I would use them again.
Description of Work: There was an electrical outlet in the kitchen that was no longer working. They sourced and fixed 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
$300

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thank you for your great review! It was our pleasure!

Janice S.
01/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Geremy Boehn was the technician assigned to my home. He called about twenty minutes before arriving to let me know he will arrive at my home within twenty minutes. He did arrive on time. He introduced himself. Then he explained to me the policy of Murphy Family Electric deal I had purchased. Then he asked about the jobs I wanted completed. I explained to him what I wanted done, showed him where the lights were to be installed, gave him the new lights which I had purchased myself. Mr. Boehn proceeded to install the lights. Mr. Boehn was courgeous and professional. He was very knowledgeable about the his profession. He completed the job in a timely manner and made sure I know how to operate the lights. Mr. Boehn did an outstanding job.
Description of Work: Installed dusk to dawn security lights. Installed security light. Check previous security light installed by another vendor.

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
$210

Response from Murphy Family Electric
We are very happy you are pleased with the service you received! Customer service is very important to us!

Greg B.
01/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Really top-notch, customer-oriented, friendly and professional electrician. Easily call again when we have electrical problems. Not sure we could find as thorough and responsive electrician as we found with Dan. He was Great. AND, both my husband and I agree -- that says a lot!
Description of Work: Fix a broken light and installed outside socket.

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
Thank you for your business! We look forward to becoming your regular electricians!

Kathleen F.
01/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Dan Gonzalez was great !! he called ahead of time to let me know when he was coming. He explained what needed doing and showed me what he was doing and why. He was punctual, professional and extremely courteous -- a great guy. If i need additional electrical work I will definitely call Murphy and will ask specifically for Dan.
Description of Work: Dan (the electrician) fixed some bad work that had been done on a house a just purchased; I also had him come back to check out some more things and to install an exterior motion sensor light.

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
$300

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Dan is great isn't he! It was our pleasure doing business with you!

candace B.
01/2015
2.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
To be clear, everyone was well intentioned, worked hard, and was kind. However, I hired them for their experience. Instead I was told to replace an expensive ceiling fan, (went out and bought something quick) but then he still couldn't get it to work. I had to have another guy come later in the week and discovered it was the electricity that was the problem and not the fan--but the fan was already thrown out. So, unnecessary purchase of replacement, unnecessary extra trip to home depot, two days of having to be home when it should have taken one. Also had them do kitchen lightening which looks bad because again -- the guy (who was super nice, worked hard, and well intentioned) I guess didn't have experience with these kinds of lights. I get that they aren't kitchen designers, but I hired them so they might be able to say -- yes this light should be 2 feet from the wall to avoid shadows and you'll need 4 instead of 2 to give you enough coverage. I had bought 6 lights and was planning to use as many as was needed. We ended up putting two--which wasn't enough and they cast all theses shadows and had to have another guy come back and fix it. Also - when I called the office they said it would be cheaper to put in lights where you already have lights vs where no lights have ever been. I made decisions on that call and then was later told it was the same price. Not mad to pay what I owe -- just didn't think that what was told to me. Ended up paying $800 and now have an inferior light in a bedroom instead of a nice ceiling fan, and kitchen lighting that could have been so much better with a little advice. To be clear, everyone was nice and did their best-- just didn't turn out how I planned and feels like I paid too much for it.
Description of Work: Fix a broken light and replace kitchen light

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
1.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0

$800

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Our techs certainly aren't interior designers. I mentioned to you on the phone that the placement and quantity was completely up to your personal preference. You were not charged anything on the day of your first appointment for anything except installation of the recessed lights. There fore when Dan came back out you did get charged for him trouble shooting the bedroom light and the installation of more recessed lights.The first technician put those lights exactly where you told him to.

Jayne C.
01/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The technician that came and did work for me was very pleasant, analyzed my house very well, and was good at anticipating customer's requests. As a professional, he anticipated problems with what I had requested. I appreciated that. My only quibble is that the hole in the drywall was not cut precisely for the new switch plate.
Description of Work: Came to do electrical work for me.

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

$99

Response from Murphy Family Electric
We are sorry that the technician didn't perform up to our quality standards. Otherwise we are glad you are happy with the service you received.

Theresa G.
01/2015
4.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
The work was fine. There were additional charges. They were quick. He had a personal family emergency so he asked if he could leave without cleaning which I agreed to. The price was comparative.
Description of Work: They came in and installed a ceiling fan.

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
$250

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Please call us to give us feedback regarding this. We want your service to be 100%

Corinne D.
01/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He was punctual and called before he got to my house. Very professional, explained what he was doing as he did it.
Description of Work: He installed a smoke detector that was hard wired with battery backup. Checked the trips in my panel box.

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 for your business.Our technicians like to keep the customers in the loop!

Linden V.
01/2015
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It was great. They were unable to come right away. They had a big challenge because my whole breaker had to be replaced. They did everything really well and professionally. They had trouble with coordinating the people. They dealt with the situation very well.
Description of Work: I used Murphy Family Electric

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
2.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Response from Murphy Family Electric
Thanks for the 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