When something goes wrong with the electrical system in your home or building, the symptom is usually clear before the cause is. A circuit goes dead. Lights flicker when the dishwasher runs. A breaker trips and resets, then trips again. These are not mysteries, but they do need someone who can trace the fault, name it plainly, and tell you what fixing it actually involves before any work starts. That is what we do in Arlington.
We cover the full range of residential and commercial electrical work across the city, from single-outlet repairs and panel replacements to whole-home rewiring and new circuits for major equipment. Property managers dealing with a unit turnover, businesses that need circuits added before a tenant moves in, and homeowners working through a renovation all reach us the same way.
We handle it, and the process starts with a phone call to (240) 982-9789.
A lot of older properties in this part of the region were wired before grounding requirements reached their current standard. Missing or improper grounding is not always visible, and it does not always cause an immediate problem, but it is a real exposure. An ungrounded outlet gives a surge nowhere to go. An improperly bonded panel can carry voltage on metal surfaces that should be at zero. We assess the grounding and bonding condition as part of any panel visit and correct it where the system falls short.
A whole-home surge protector installed at the panel is a different thing from a power strip. It catches voltage spikes at the entry point before they travel through every circuit in the building. That matters for appliances, electronics, and any equipment wired directly rather than plugged in. In a region where grid events and storm outages are a regular part of life, it is a straightforward addition that pairs well with a panel upgrade or a service call for something else.
The housing stock across this part of the mid-Atlantic includes a lot of properties built before modern wiring standards were in place. Knob-and-tube wiring has no ground conductor, was not designed for the loads a building carries today, and creates problems when insulation is added around it. We handle targeted circuit replacement and whole-home rewiring depending on what the inspection turns up. The scope is explained on the call before anything is opened up.
An outdoor outlet that is not rated for exposure is a problem waiting for the first wet season. We install weatherproof GFCI outlets and enclosures for exterior walls, garages, covered porches, and any outdoor area that needs power. For commercial properties, that often includes parking areas and building perimeters where code requires GFCI protection on any outdoor circuit.
A 100-amp service that was adequate for a house in the 1960s is not adequate for the same house today with a home office, an EV charger, and modern kitchen appliances. A service upgrade involves a load calculation, new panel capacity sized to what the property actually draws, and updated grounding and bonding throughout. We also handle subpanel installation for garages, finished basements, and additions that need their own circuit distribution. The rate is confirmed on the call before a visit is scheduled.
Beyond these, we run dedicated appliance circuits, install GFCI and AFCI protection where it is required or missing, handle ceiling fan installation, and do the troubleshooting and diagnostics that figure out what is actually wrong before a repair is recommended.
Electrical rough-in has to happen at a specific point in a renovation sequence. After framing, before drywall. If the electrician is called too late, walls have to be opened back up, which costs time and money that was not in the plan. If rough-in happens before the layout is finalized, circuits end up in the wrong places and get moved anyway. We scope the electrical side of a renovation on the call so the visit lands at the right point in the sequence, not wherever there is a gap in the schedule.
On build-outs and tenant improvements, the electrical work intersects with the plumber, the HVAC contractor, and the general contractor in ways that are easy to underestimate. A circuit that needs to feed a piece of equipment the GC has not yet placed. A panel that needs to be moved because the plumber's rough-in landed where it was going. We work directly with whoever is running the project to confirm what is needed, when, and in what order. The goal is one visit that covers what it needs to cover, not multiple return trips.
The price for electrical work depends on what the job actually involves. That is not a hedge. It is the honest answer, because the same symptom can come from a tripped GFCI at one end of a circuit or a failing panel connection at the other, and those are not the same repair.
When you call, we ask the right questions: what you are seeing, how long it has been happening, what the panel situation is, and what else is on that circuit. From there we can scope the visit and give you the rate before anyone is scheduled. What moves a quote is what the fault turns out to be, what has to be opened up to reach it, and whether the existing circuit or panel can carry whatever is being added. Those answers come from the call and from the visit, not from a price list.
We tell you if a permit is needed. We name the fault plainly. You decide the fix.
Being local means we're easy to reach and easy to work with. We are available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, and that includes weekends. For urgent calls within those hours, we take short-notice work when the schedule allows. Ask what is available when you call and you will get a straight answer.
For tenants and businesses that need to stay operational, we work around the schedule that matters. A commercial build-out that cannot have the power cut during business hours, a rental unit where the tenant is working from home, a property manager who needs the job done between move-out and move-in. These are not special requests. They are the normal shape of electrical work in a city this size, and we plan around them on the call.
Call in the morning. Talk it through. Know the options by the end of the call. Take a look at the full list of electrical services to see what else is covered.
Older properties in this part of the region carry equipment that is no longer standard. A panel from the 1970s may take breakers that are not on the shelf at a supply house. A fixture box rated for a specific load may need a matching replacement rather than whatever is current. We identify what is in the property before ordering anything, so the part that arrives is the one that fits.
When something has to be ordered rather than fitted the same day, we tell you that on the call or at the visit, not after the fact. The timeline is explained before the job is confirmed, and nothing is left in a state that creates a hazard while you wait. If a temporary fix is appropriate while a part is sourced, we say so and explain what it covers.
No pressure and no gimmicks, just safe, solid wiring.
In the city's mix of apartment buildings, rowhouses, detached homes, and commercial spaces, the panel is almost never in the same place twice. Utility rooms, basement mechanical spaces, hallway closets, garages, and exterior enclosures are all common. In multi-unit buildings, individual unit panels are often in a breaker closet inside the unit, with a main distribution panel in a common area or utility room.
Access matters more than most people expect. If the panel is behind stored items in a basement or a locked utility room, clearing the path before the visit saves time. Knowing which circuit is affected, and whether the problem is consistent or intermittent, helps narrow the diagnosis before anyone opens the panel. If you have noticed when the symptom started or what was running when it appeared, that information is worth having ready when you call.
Wiring work is checked against code before sign-off, so nothing is left in a state that will cause a problem later.
We serve Arlington and the surrounding communities in Arlington County, including Seven Corners, Bailey's Crossroads, Lake Barcroft, Falls Church, and Alexandria. Residential and commercial work across all of these areas is handled the same way: scoped on the call, priced before scheduling, and done to the code the local inspectors enforce.
If you are in any of these areas and have an electrical question, the answer starts with a call. We will tell you what the job involves, what it costs, and when we can be there.
The wiring side of a sauna or steam unit is electrical work. These units typically require a dedicated 240-volt circuit and a disconnect located near the unit. We handle the circuit and the panel work. The unit installation itself is a separate trade.
Not necessarily. A partial rewire addresses the circuits that need attention without touching wiring that is in good condition and up to current standards. The scope depends on what the inspection finds: which circuits are original, whether the grounding is adequate, and whether the panel can carry the load the property places on it. We explain the options and the reasoning before any work is recommended.
Yes. We plan around operating schedules when we scope the job on the call. For work that requires the power to be cut, we confirm the affected circuits and the window that works for the occupant before anything is scheduled. For work that can be done live, we explain that too. The goal is a visit that fits the property's situation, not one that creates a disruption that was not planned for.
Yes. If a household member depends on electrically powered medical equipment, we need to know that before the visit so we can plan the circuit shutdowns around it. We confirm which circuits will be affected and for how long, and we schedule the work to minimize the time that equipment is without power.
We scope the job on the call and give you a realistic picture of how long it will take. If the work can be completed within the available window, we schedule it and confirm what access is needed. If the scope is larger than the gap allows, we explain that before anything is booked.
Older properties in this part of the region frequently have wiring that was installed under earlier code requirements, including knob-and-tube circuits, aluminum branch wiring, and panels sized for loads that were typical decades ago. The specific combination depends on when the property was built and what has been updated since. An inspection tells you what is there and what, if anything, needs attention.
Yes. If you want to understand your options before scheduling anything, we can walk through what the job involves, what the likely causes are, and what the repair or upgrade would cover.
A call to (240) 982-9789 is the right starting point.
We trace each circuit from the panel to the outlets and fixtures it feeds, test them, and label the breakers accurately before we leave. Working with an unlabeled panel is a common situation in older homes and rentals, and it adds time to the visit, which we account for in the quote.
We are available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, which covers early mornings and evenings that fall outside standard business hours. For work that needs to happen during that window, we confirm availability on the call.
Electrical problems do not get easier to ignore, and the call to figure out what you are dealing with is simpler than most people expect. Describe what you are seeing, and we scope it from there. We are available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Call (240) 982-9789. The next step is a conversation, not a commitment.
We take electrical work in these nearby communities as well: Falls Church, Chevy Chase, Takoma Park, North Kensington, Kemp Mill.
Below is a plain-language look at the electrical services we handle in Arlington and across Arlington County. Each row covers what the job involves, who it fits best, and one practical detail worth knowing before you call. If you have questions about a specific situation, the fastest answer is a phone call.
| Type of Work | What It Covers | Common Situations | What to Keep in Mind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Panel & Service UpgradesMost Popular | 100-amp to 200-amp service upgradesFull panel replacementSubpanel installationLoad calculations before work starts | Homes adding an EV charger, a finished basement, or a new HVAC circuit that exceeds current panel capacity | Panel upgrades typically require a permit and a utility coordination step. We confirm what applies to your address before the visit is scheduled. |
| Wiring & Circuit Installation | New circuit runs for renovationsElectrical rough-in for additionsKitchen and basement wiringCommercial circuit installation | Homeowners mid-renovation and commercial clients adding capacity for equipment or expanded space | New wiring in a renovation needs to be inspected before walls close. We coordinate the timing with your construction schedule. |
| EV Charger Installation | Level 2 charger circuit installation240-volt dedicated circuit runPanel capacity assessmentGarage and driveway location wiring | EV owners in Arlington and the DC metro corridor ready to move from a standard outlet to a Level 2 home charger | If the panel does not have capacity for the new circuit, we address that first and explain the options before the charger installation is scheduled. |
Call (240) 982-9789 to talk through your situation, get a price, and find out what it takes to get the work done right.
(240) 982-9789