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We believe that employees who are paid a fair wage and are treated with respect in the workplace will pass that value and goodwill on to our customers. Our electricians are the finest in the area, delivering the highest-quality work and service to our customers.\u003C/p>Root Electric offers electrical and lighting upgrades, circuits for electric vehicles, electrical panel and fuse box replacement, recessed lighting, security and outdoor lighting, ceiling fan installation, overhead electrical services, cloth-jacketed copper or aluminum wiring, and portable generators.","\"At Root Electric, our employees are the foundation of our business. We believe that employees who are paid a fair wage and are treated with respect in the workplace will pass that value and goodwill on to our customers. Our electricians are the finest in the area, delivering the highest-quality work and service to our customers.\"","16th year as a Best Pick","2010-05-07T00:00:00.000Z",16,"2705001581","V","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>5-year workmanship warranty\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Manufacturer warranties honored\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>$330 minimum\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>",null,"Woodbridge","northern-virginia",[37,38,39,40,41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,100,101,102,103,104,105,106,107,108,109,110,111,112],"20109","20110","20111","20112","20120","20121","20124","20136","20143","20151","20155","20169","20170","20171","20181","20190","20191","20192","20194","22003","22015","22027","22030","22031","22032","22033","22035","22039","22041","22042","22043","22044","22046","22060","22066","22079","22101","22102","22124","22125","22150","22151","22152","22153","22180","22181","22182","22185","22191","22192","22193","22201","22202","22203","22204","22205","22206","22207","22209","22211","22213","22214","22301","22302","22303","22304","22305","22306","22307","22308","22309","22310","22311","22312","22314","22315",false,{"contractor_id":115,"display_name":116,"url_name":117,"company_logo":118,"phone":119,"avg_rating":120,"review_count":121,"short_desc":122,"quote":123,"best_pick_text":124,"signing_date":125,"years_as_best_pick":126,"license_number":127,"has_liability":11,"workers_compensation":30,"warranty":128,"minimum_job":33,"awards_certifications":33,"address_locality":129,"address_region":10,"profile_city_url_name":35,"service_zips":130,"has_email":113},464,"Absolute Electric LLC","absolute-electric-llc","assets/companylogo/464/38e3a97b-3210-4dcf-ad2b-b440d8c325d8.jpg","703-880-2581",4.9,512,"As a locally owned business that credits our continual growth to customer referrals, our goal is to treat our customers like family. We have highly trained service technicians ready to find an innovative solution to whatever your home's electrical system needs. Each employee is trained to get it right the first time. Call us today!","\"As a locally owned business that credits our continual growth to customer referrals, our goal is to treat our customers like family. We have highly trained service technicians ready to find an innovative solution to whatever your home's electrical system needs. Each employee is trained to get it right the first time. Call us today!\"","15th year as a Best Pick","2011-11-30T00:00:00.000Z",15,"2705109135","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>1-year workmanship warranty on new installations and recommended repairs\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Extended warranties through Absolute Family Plan\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>","Sterling",[131,132,37,38,39,40,133,134,41,42,43,135,136,137,44,138,139,45,140,141,46,142,47,143,144,145,146,48,49,50,147,148,149,51,150,52,53,54,55,151,56,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,100,101,102,103,104,105,106,107,108,109,110,111,112],"20105","20107","20117","20118","20129","20132","20135","20140","20141","20147","20148","20152","20158","20164","20165","20166","20175","20176","20180","20184","20197",{"contractor_id":153,"display_name":154,"url_name":155,"company_logo":156,"phone":157,"avg_rating":158,"review_count":159,"short_desc":160,"quote":161,"best_pick_text":124,"signing_date":162,"years_as_best_pick":163,"license_number":164,"has_liability":11,"workers_compensation":30,"warranty":165,"minimum_job":33,"awards_certifications":33,"address_locality":166,"address_region":10,"profile_city_url_name":35,"service_zips":167,"has_email":11},1494,"Kolb Electric, Inc.","kolb-electric-inc","assets/companylogo/1494/f9a0351f-a753-498b-8904-79e1c8e531c6.jpg","703-672-2300",4.5,22,"Kolb Electric has been a family-owned-and-operated company serving our customers locally for over 95 years. Our mission is to provide the best in quality and customer satisfaction on all jobs, big or small, from our family to yours.\u003C/p>Kolb Electric, Inc., is a full-service electrical contractor providing services that include troubleshooting, circuit breaker replacement, panel upgrades, and surge protection.","\"Kolb Electric has been a family-owned-and-operated company serving our customers locally for 101 years. Our mission is to provide the best in quality and customer satisfaction on all jobs, big or small, from our family to yours.\"","2012-01-10T00:00:00.000Z",14,"2701013981","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>All parts and labor guaranteed\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>","Lorton",[131,132,37,38,39,40,133,134,41,42,43,135,136,137,44,138,139,45,140,141,46,142,47,143,144,145,146,48,49,50,147,148,149,51,150,52,53,54,55,151,56,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,100,101,102,103,104,105,106,107,108,109,110,111,112],{"contractor_id":169,"display_name":170,"url_name":171,"company_logo":172,"phone":173,"avg_rating":22,"review_count":174,"short_desc":175,"quote":176,"best_pick_text":124,"signing_date":177,"years_as_best_pick":163,"license_number":178,"has_liability":11,"workers_compensation":30,"warranty":179,"minimum_job":33,"awards_certifications":33,"address_locality":180,"address_region":10,"profile_city_url_name":35,"service_zips":181,"has_email":11},476,"Parrish Services","parrish-services-inc","assets/companylogo/476/f8271a49-2e0c-45ba-877b-dc2b61243af2.jpg","703-840-2220",730,"We offer complete, high-quality services for all the mechanical systems in your home: heating and cooling, plumbing, and electrical. Our focus is to prevent problems and offer energy-efficient solutions. Parrish Services is strong, stable, and reliable so we can keep our promise, 'Always there for you.'","\"For 30 years, Parrish Services has provided high-quality care for your home's heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical systems. We help prevent problems with efficient solutions that improve comfort, safety, and savings. Built on decades of experience, we're a stable, reliable company that keeps our promise: 'Always there for you.'\"","2012-01-23T00:00:00.000Z","2705191076","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>1-year labor warranty on all services\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>","Manassas",[131,132,37,38,39,40,182,133,134,183,41,42,43,135,136,137,44,184,138,139,45,185,140,141,46,142,47,143,144,145,146,48,49,50,147,148,149,51,150,186,187,52,53,54,55,151,188,56,57,189,190,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79,80,191,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,100,101,102,103,104,105,106,107,108,109,110,111,112,192,193,194,195,196,197,198,199,200,201,202,203,204,205,206],"20115","20119","20137","20144","20186","20187","20198","22025","22026","22172","22401","22405","22406","22407","22408","22551","22553","22554","22556","22630","22642","22643","22712","22728","22734",{"contractor_id":208,"display_name":209,"url_name":210,"company_logo":211,"phone":212,"avg_rating":22,"review_count":213,"short_desc":214,"quote":215,"best_pick_text":216,"signing_date":217,"years_as_best_pick":163,"license_number":218,"has_liability":11,"workers_compensation":30,"warranty":219,"minimum_job":33,"awards_certifications":33,"address_locality":129,"address_region":10,"profile_city_url_name":35,"service_zips":220,"has_email":11},472,"John Nugent & Sons","john-nugent-and-sons","assets/companylogo/472/0b8393e2-005f-40a2-a9c3-276bd73eff90.jpg","703-957-2773",1017,"As a family-owned-and-operated company in business for 44 years, we are committed to delivering the best service. From our friendly office staff to our trained and certified technicians, we are dedicated to providing complete customer satisfaction. We stand behind all of our work and treat each customer like family.\u003C/p>John Nugent & Sons is a full-service electrical company that specializes in generator installation and maintenance.","\"As a family-owned-and-operated company in business for 51 years, we are committed to delivering the best service. From our friendly office staff to our trained and certified technicians, we are dedicated to providing complete customer satisfaction. We stand behind all of our work and treat each customer like family.\"","14th year as a Best Pick","2012-12-05T00:00:00.000Z","2705004543","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>1-year parts warranty on repairs and installations\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>",[131,132,133,134,41,42,43,135,136,137,138,139,140,141,46,142,143,144,145,146,49,50,147,148,149,150,52,53,54,55,151,56,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,100,101,102,103,104,105,106,107,108,109,110,111,112],{"contractor_id":222,"display_name":223,"url_name":224,"company_logo":225,"phone":226,"avg_rating":120,"review_count":227,"short_desc":228,"quote":229,"best_pick_text":230,"signing_date":231,"years_as_best_pick":232,"license_number":233,"has_liability":11,"workers_compensation":30,"warranty":234,"minimum_job":33,"awards_certifications":33,"address_locality":180,"address_region":10,"profile_city_url_name":35,"service_zips":235,"has_email":11},2169,"Beacon Home Services - Electrical, Plumbing & Drains","beacon-home-services","assets/companylogo/2169/f4d52ded-701e-4ad4-8914-e0de35dbc7fb.jpg","571-487-8031",3021,"Our mission is to serve our clients with expert, dependable, and courteous electricians. We take the time to learn your situation and carefully assess your needs. We know how important it is to get it right the first time and strive for 5-star service every time. We also do plumbing and drain work and look forward to helping you in your home.","\"Our mission is to serve our clients with expert, dependable, and courteous electricians. We take the time to learn your situation and carefully assess your needs. We know how important it is to get it right the first time and strive for 5-star service every time. We also do plumbing and drain work and look forward to helping you in your home.\"","4th year as a Best Pick","2023-12-12T00:00:00.000Z",3,"2705132063","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>25-year panel labor warranty\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Manufacturer parts warranties honored\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Up to 10-year labor warranty\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>",[131,132,37,38,39,40,133,134,41,42,43,135,136,137,44,138,139,45,140,141,46,142,47,143,144,145,146,48,49,50,147,148,149,51,150,52,53,54,55,151,56,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,100,101,102,103,104,105,106,107,108,109,110,111,112],{"contractor_id":237,"display_name":238,"url_name":239,"company_logo":240,"phone":241,"avg_rating":22,"review_count":242,"short_desc":243,"quote":244,"best_pick_text":245,"signing_date":246,"years_as_best_pick":232,"license_number":247,"has_liability":11,"workers_compensation":30,"warranty":248,"minimum_job":33,"awards_certifications":33,"address_locality":180,"address_region":10,"profile_city_url_name":35,"service_zips":249,"has_email":11},1874,"My Plumber PLUS","my-plumber-plus","assets/companylogo/1874/dfb52ee5-8300-4359-a985-a5f42524fee7.jpg","571-522-2542",3785,"My Plumber PLUS is committed to being the company of choice for all of our customers' needs. We strive to exceed the expectations of our customers on every visit. We respond to our clients' needs diligently, quickly, and honestly with the highest regard for customer satisfaction.\u003C/p>My Plumber PLUS provides a wide variety of residential and commercial electrical repair and installation services.","\"My Plumber PLUS is committed to being the company of choice for all of our customers' needs. We strive to exceed the expectations of our customers on every visit. We respond to our clients' needs diligently, quickly, and honestly with the highest regard for customer satisfaction.\"","3rd year as a Best Pick","2023-05-03T00:00:00.000Z","2701024018","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Manufacturer warranties honored\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Parts-and-labor warranties\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>",[131,132,37,38,39,40,133,134,41,42,43,135,136,137,44,138,139,45,140,141,46,142,47,143,144,145,146,48,49,50,147,148,149,51,150,52,53,54,55,151,56,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,100,101,102,103,104,105,106,107,108,109,110,111,112],[251,257,262,266,271,275],{"company":238,"companyId":237,"companyLogo":240,"rating":252,"text":253,"reviewer":254,"location":255,"date":256,"verified":113,"featured":11},5,"Working with John Tomsko was fantastic; he was thorough with everything, and we recommended him to our neighbors.","Verified Homeowner","Stephens City, VA","2/20/2026",{"company":170,"companyId":169,"companyLogo":172,"rating":252,"text":258,"reviewer":259,"location":260,"date":261,"verified":113,"featured":11},"They have always done an excellent job for us. We have had a relationship with them for a very long time. They have never disappointed.","William H.","Fairfax Station, VA","9/14/2022",{"company":209,"companyId":208,"companyLogo":211,"rating":252,"text":263,"reviewer":254,"location":264,"date":265,"verified":113,"featured":11},"Very professional and knowledgeable about the product and installation process.  Would highly recommend!","Great Falls, VA","8/7/2022",{"company":116,"companyId":115,"companyLogo":118,"rating":252,"text":267,"reviewer":268,"location":269,"date":270,"verified":113,"featured":11},"Their work was very carefully done on schedule. The workmen were very professional.","William B.","Springfield, VA","8/26/2021",{"company":154,"companyId":153,"companyLogo":156,"rating":252,"text":272,"reviewer":273,"location":7,"date":274,"verified":113,"featured":113},"AC unit","Diana M.","5/24/2024",{"company":18,"companyId":17,"companyLogo":20,"rating":252,"text":33,"reviewer":254,"location":260,"date":276,"verified":113,"featured":113},"9/27/2021",[278,281,284,287],{"question":279,"answer":280},"How can I tell if it’s time to contact an electrical company in Virginia?","\u003Cp>Flickering lights or breakers that trip when you use a space heater likely indicate that your electrical system is struggling with modern loads. Across the Commonwealth, particularly in older established neighborhoods in Richmond and Alexandria, many homes still rely on 60-amp or 100-amp service panels that were never designed for high-draw appliances or modern electronics. If your home was built between 1965 and 1975, specific safety risks like oxidized aluminum branch wiring or recalled Federal Pacific Stab-Lok panels are common throughout Northern Virginia’s mid-century housing tracts. These outdated components are notorious for failing to trip during a surge, which can lead to overheating and fire hazards. Furthermore, the high clay content in Central Virginia soil can sometimes lead to grounding issues as the earth dries out, potentially causing mysterious interference or small shocks from appliances. Any smell of ozone or outlets that feel warm to the touch means you should have a local electrical contractor inspect the system immediately to prevent a serious failure.\u003C/p>",{"question":282,"answer":283},"Is there anything I can check before calling an electrician in Virginia?","\u003Cp>Visual inspections are the safest way to assess your home's electrical health, especially if your property dates back to the massive development booms in Virginia Beach or the suburban expansion of Northern Virginia. Start by pressing the 'test' button on your GFCI outlets in the kitchen and bathrooms; the humidity in coastal and Tidewater regions can rapidly corrode these protective mechanisms, causing them to jam or fail. Next, look at the front of your service panel cover for a brand name—if you see labels like Zinsco or Federal Pacific, you should notify a professional immediately, as these are known safety risks in many 1970s-era Virginia homes. It is also beneficial to check if your Dominion Energy or Appalachian Power bill shows a sudden spike in usage, which can sometimes signal an appliance with a faulty, high-resistance connection. After a heavy Virginia storm or ice event, visually check where the service drop attaches to your roof for sagging or pulled anchors. Always stop and call a licensed electrical company for anything beyond these visual steps, as disturbing old wiring can cause brittle insulation to flake away and create a short circuit risk.\u003C/p>",{"question":285,"answer":286},"What types of electrical services are commonly offered in Virginia?","\u003Cp>Service calls for a local electrician often focus on bridging the gap between aging infrastructure and modern power needs. Heavily requested is the upgrade to 200-amp service panels, which is essential for homeowners in the growing tech corridor of Northern Virginia who are adding heavy-duty home servers, home offices, or EV charging stations. Solar panel integration and EV charger installations are particularly high-demand services as Virginia continues to expand its renewable energy incentives and charging networks. Additionally, whole-house surge protection has become a staple service due to the frequent summer thunderstorms and occasional hurricanes that roll through the coastal and Piedmont regions, which can easily fry sensitive smart home electronics. For those living in the historic districts of Norfolk or Roanoke, knob-and-tube remediation is a priority to ensure the home meets current fire safety standards and qualifies for modern insurance policies. Every upgrade here is typically performed to align with the latest National Electrical Code (NEC) standards that Virginia municipalities strictly enforce during renovations.\u003C/p>",{"question":288,"answer":289},"How do I find the best electrical company in Virginia?","\u003Cp>To find the best electrical company, start by verifying that the contractor holds a valid Master or Journeyman license from the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR). This confirms they have met the state's rigorous testing and experience requirements. A trusted electrical expert will also demonstrate local knowledge by understanding the specific grounding challenges provided by Virginia's clay-heavy soil or the interconnection requirements for Dominion Energy’s renewable energy programs. To simplify this search, Best Pick Reports provides an annual certification for companies that have passed a strict six-step vetting process. This evaluation includes verifying their insurance, state licensing, and achieving a 4.0+ Google rating or an 80% customer satisfaction score from independent surveys. When you choose a certified electrician through this resource, your project is backed by the $2,500 Best Pick Guarantee, which adds a layer of financial protection for labor costs. Always ensure the team you hire is comfortable pulling local permits in your specific county or city, as code enforcement varies between jurisdictions like Fairfax and Henrico.\u003C/p>",[],[292,296,299,303,307,311,315,319,323,325],{"location":293,"date":294,"message":295},"Brambleton","2026-04-12","Need quotes for two options on my 5 hardwired fluorescent under-cabinet lights (~12” each):\n1.\tFull replacement: Remove old fixtures, install new hardwired LED bars, wire cleanly.\n2.\tRemoval only: Disconnect and remove all 5 fixtures, cap wires safely.\n\nPlease provide total costs (materials/labor), timelines, and availability for each.",{"location":297,"date":294,"message":298},"Mc Lean","Switch replacement, bulbs replacement",{"location":300,"date":301,"message":302},"Arlington","2026-04-10","Replacing bathroom light fixture\nAnchoring external power line to house exterior\nFixing a couple of existing light switches (very minor)",{"location":304,"date":305,"message":306},"Chantilly","2026-04-06","I have two hardwired smoke detectors that have broken ceiling mounts.  What is your charge (labor + material) to replace them?",{"location":308,"date":309,"message":310},"Falls Church","2026-04-01","We have a handful of electric needs, including ensuring proper supply for a secondary fridge in our basement and an outside outlet by our hot tub.",{"location":312,"date":313,"message":314},"Ashburn","2026-03-26","Home surge protector install.",{"location":316,"date":317,"message":318},"Fairfax","2026-03-22","I need a breaker installed in a my fuse box for a whole whole dehumidifier that I want to add to my house",{"location":320,"date":321,"message":322},"Springfield","2026-03-06","Looking to replace electrical panel. I have small townhouse unit (2 bedroom). Need estimate please. Thanks.",{"location":312,"date":321,"message":324},"Second sub-panel in garage. Current panel is maxed out. Run 230v line from garage to back patio for hot tub instal.",{"location":326,"date":327,"message":328},"Northern Virginia","2026-02-09","Looking for a quote to upgrade our electrical panel. Must be able to accomodate charging a new electric vehicle.  If you also install electric charger units (outside), please include a separate quote for that service."]