Fairfax Electrical Company handles electrical work for homes, rental properties, and commercial buildings throughout Fairfax. Whether you need a fast repair on a dead outlet, a full panel replacement, or wiring for a new addition, we scope the job on the call and get it scheduled. Simple booking. Clear pricing. Safe, solid wiring.
We are available every day from 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM.
Call (571) 933-9789 to get a quote or book a service visit.
One call is enough to get the visit booked.
Getting your power back is easier than you think. Dead outlets, flickering lights, a breaker that trips every time you run the microwave - these are familiar problems with a clear answer once we get eyes on the panel and the circuit.
Symptoms like partial power loss or a breaker that will not reset often point to a loose connection, an overloaded circuit, or a breaker that has reached the end of its service life. GFCI and AFCI protection can also trip in ways that are not immediately obvious to a homeowner. We keep you informed from diagnosis to final test, so you know what we found and why we fixed it the way we did.
Pick up the phone and we'll get rolling.
Homes and businesses need different wiring answers, and the range of work we handle reflects that. A landlord managing a rental in the city needs a fast outlet repair. A business expanding its office space needs new circuits and a panel capacity check. A homeowner finishing a basement needs a dedicated sump-pump circuit and proper grounding. We cover all of it.
Wiring faults, dead outlets, flickering lights, and tripping breakers are the most common calls we receive. We trace the fault, explain what caused it, and carry out the repair in the same visit where the work allows. Breaker panel repair and electrical diagnostics are part of every service call, not a separate charge.
We install and replace GFCI and AFCI outlets, USB outlets, dimmer switches, and standard receptacles throughout the home or building. On the lighting side, we handle recessed lighting, track lighting, under-cabinet lighting, exterior and security lighting, and motion sensor fixtures. If the wiring is not in place, we run it.
A ceiling fan installation is straightforward when a wiring box is already in the ceiling. When it is not, we run the circuit and install a rated box before the fan goes up. We handle new installations, replacements, and wiring runs for fixtures in rooms that have never had overhead lighting.
Dryers, ovens, refrigerators, microwaves, and washing machines each need their own circuit. We size the breaker, run the wire, and install the correct outlet for the appliance. If you are adding a new appliance or replacing an older one with a higher-draw model, a dedicated circuit keeps the rest of your panel from feeling the load.
Older homes in the Fairfax area sometimes still carry knob-and-tube wiring or aluminum branch circuits. Both can be remediated or replaced. We also handle partial rewiring, whole-house rewiring, and electrical rough-in for additions and renovations. If a remodel is opening walls, that is the right time to bring the wiring up to current standards.
Hard-wired smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are more reliable than battery-only units and are required in many Virginia residential applications. We install new units, replace aging ones, and wire interconnected systems so that every detector in the building responds together.
We protect your floors and finishes while we work, which matters in finished spaces where the last thing a homeowner wants is scuff marks or drywall dust tracked through the house.
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This area has every kind of panel and circuit in it, from post-war homes with original service equipment to newer construction with modern load demands. The four-season climate here means both heavy heating and cooling draws on the panel, and Northern Virginia's summer thunderstorm season brings real risk of outages and voltage spikes. When you call, a real person answers and can scope the right job for your address before anything is scheduled.
This area has its own wiring habits. The work is matched to them. Everything is left to code.
A large share of the homes in Fairfax were built between the 1950s and the 1980s, and many of them are still running on panels that were sized for the electrical loads of that era. Adding an EV charger, a central air circuit, or a home office setup can push an older 100-amp service past its capacity. We perform a load calculation, source the correct panel or service upgrade, and coordinate with the utility for the meter work. The result is a panel that can carry what the home actually needs. Landlords and commercial tenants expanding their electrical load go through the same process, sized to the building.
Northern Virginia sees its share of severe weather. Summer thunderstorms, the occasional ice storm, and grid events that knock out power for hours at a time make a backup generator a practical investment for many households and small businesses in the area. We handle the electrical side of every installation: sizing and installing the transfer switch, running the dedicated circuit from the panel, and testing the handoff between utility power and generator power. We take pride in the electrical work we leave behind, and a generator hookup that has not been tested properly is not a finished job.
One call is enough to get the visit booked.
A power strip with a surge rating protects the one device plugged into it. A panel-mounted whole-home surge protector covers every circuit in the building at once, which matters when a nearby lightning strike sends a voltage spike through the service entrance. Fairfax's summer storm season makes this a job worth scheduling before the weather turns. Installation involves mounting a surge protection device at the main panel and verifying the grounding path. The work takes a short visit and does not require any changes to the rest of the wiring.
Pick up the phone and we'll get rolling.
This area has every kind of panel and circuit in it, and EV charger installation is one of the jobs that makes that variety matter. The DC metro corridor has among the highest rates of electric vehicle ownership in Virginia, and a Level 2 home charger requires a dedicated 240V circuit sized to the charger's output. We check panel capacity first. If the existing service can carry the load, we run the circuit and install the outlet or hardwired connection. If the panel needs room, we address that before the charger goes in. The same process applies to commercial properties and office parking structures adding charging stations for employees or tenants.
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Dealing with a tripping breaker or a dead outlet? The price question usually comes first, and it should. When you call, we go over what the job involves and give you the rate before anything is scheduled. That applies to small repairs and to larger work like panel replacements or whole-house rewiring. You know what you are agreeing to before we book the visit.
Jobs vary in scope, and the rate reflects that. A single outlet replacement is a different call than a service upgrade with utility coordination. Either way, the price is settled on the phone, and what the job covers is explained before we start.
Offices, retail spaces, restaurants, and warehouses in Fairfax all have electrical needs that go beyond what a residential visit covers. We handle commercial repairs, lighting upgrades, panel work, and code violation corrections for business tenants and property owners alike. If a space has failed an electrical inspection or needs work before a lease is signed, we carry out the corrections and can provide documentation of what was done.
Property managers and landlords often need fast turnaround on repairs between tenants, dedicated circuit additions for new appliances, and electrical safety inspections ahead of a sale or rental. We keep you informed from diagnosis to final test, which matters when you are managing a property remotely or coordinating with a tenant on timing.
We serve Fairfax and the communities around it, including Vienna, Oakton, Burke, Centreville, Chantilly, Reston, Herndon, and Falls Church. If you are in Fairfax County or the nearby Northern Virginia area and need an electrician, we cover your address.
When you call, we talk through what you are seeing and scope the job on the phone. We give you a price before anything is scheduled, confirm a time that works, and carry out the work during the visit. Before we leave, we test the repair and walk you through what was done.
A description of the symptom or the scope is usually enough. For a repair call, tell us what is happening: whether an outlet is dead, a breaker is tripping, or lights are flickering. For an installation or upgrade, knowing the location, the appliance or fixture involved, and the age of the panel helps us scope the job accurately on the call.
Yes. When you call, a real person answers and can scope the job on the phone. We are available every day from 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM, so you are not leaving a message and waiting for a callback during those hours.
Call us at (571) 933-9789 and describe what you need.
We go over the job on the call, ask the right questions, and give you a rate before anything is scheduled. That applies to small repairs and to larger projects like panel upgrades or whole-home rewiring.
It helps to have the area around the breaker panel clear and to make sure the work location is accessible. If furniture or stored items are blocking the panel or the outlet location, moving them ahead of the visit saves time and keeps the job on schedule.
The scope of the work is what drives the price. A single outlet replacement is a straightforward call. A repair that opens up a wiring problem behind the wall, or a panel upgrade that requires service entrance work, involves more labor and materials. If the scope changes once we open the wall or pull the panel, we tell you before the work expands.
Payment is tied to the job as scoped on the call. We confirm the price before we schedule the visit, so you know what you are agreeing to before we arrive. Ask what the job covers and you get a straight answer.
Call us at (571) 933-9789 and we will find another time that works.
We are available every day from 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM, so there is usually flexibility on both sides of the day.
If you need to arrange access without being present, let us know when you book. We can work through the details on the call so the visit goes smoothly. Most jobs require someone to be reachable who can answer questions about the work or authorize any scope changes.
Dependable service. A price agreed before we start. Local know-how.
When you call, a real person answers. We are available every day from 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM to take repair calls, schedule panel work, and quote larger projects.
Call (571) 933-9789 and we will get the right visit on the calendar for you.
Below is a look at the electrical work we handle for homes, rental properties, and businesses across Fairfax. Each service is scoped on the call before anything is scheduled, so you know what the job covers and what it costs before we arrive. Whether the need is a straightforward repair or a larger project like a panel upgrade or whole-home rewire, the process starts the same way: a call, a clear price, and a scheduled visit.
| Electrical Service | Scope of Work | Best For | Good to Know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outlet & Switch Installation | Standard and GFCI outlet installationSwitch replacement and upgradeExterior and garage outlet workCode-required location compliance | Homeowners adding outlets, upgrading older devices, or addressing code violations | GFCI protection is required by code in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and exterior locations. We confirm what applies at your address before work starts. |
| Ceiling Fan Installation | Rated box installationFan motor and light kit wiringCircuit sizing confirmationReplacement of existing fixtures | Homeowners installing a fan where no rated box or proper circuit currently exists | A ceiling fan requires a rated box and correctly sized wiring. Swapping a light fixture for a fan without checking the box first is one of the more common wiring problems we correct. |
| Wiring & Circuit Installation | New circuit runs from the panelWiring repairs on existing circuitsHard-wired smoke and CO detector installationBathroom exhaust fan wiring | Any property adding circuits or correcting wiring that is not performing to code | We walk through the scope and access requirements before scheduling. |
| Electrical Repairs & Troubleshooting | Fault diagnosis from panel to deviceDead outlets and failed switchesBurning smells and warm outlet investigationGFCI and AFCI testing and replacement | Any home or business with an unexplained electrical fault | A full diagnostic runs before any work starts so the actual cause is confirmed, not guessed at. |
| EV Charger Installation | Dedicated 240-volt circuit runBreaker sizing to charger outputPanel capacity check before installationOutlet or hardwired charger connection | Homeowners adding a Level 2 charger for a new or existing electric vehicle | If the panel does not have open capacity for the charger circuit, we handle the panel work at the same time rather than scheduling two separate visits. |
| Whole-Home Surge Protection | Panel-mounted surge protection device installationGrounding and bonding verificationProtection for all circuits simultaneouslyStandalone or alongside panel upgrade | Homes in areas with frequent thunderstorm activity or sensitive electronics on multiple circuits | A panel-level device is not the same as a plug-in power strip. It catches voltage spikes at the service entrance before they reach any circuit in the home. |
| Backup Generator Installation | Transfer switch installationDedicated circuit from panel to generator connectionWiring sized to generator loadHandoff testing before job completion | Homeowners who need critical loads running during summer storm outages | The transfer switch isolates the home from the utility grid when the generator runs. That isolation is both a code requirement and a safety necessity for utility workers during an outage. |
| Dedicated Appliance Circuits | 240-volt circuit installationDryer, range, and freezer circuitsWorkshop equipment and compressor circuitsLoad calculation before installation | Homes adding high-draw appliances to circuits that were not designed for them | Running a dryer or range on a shared circuit is a common cause of flickering lights and repeated breaker trips. A dedicated circuit resolves both. |
| Electrical Panel & Service Upgrades | Panel replacement and load calculationService entrance workAFCI and GFCI breaker installationSubpanel installation for garages and additions | Older homes with 100-amp service, fuse boxes, or panels with no room for new circuits | Fairfax homes span a wide range of ages and panel types. A load calculation confirms what size service the property actually needs before any panel work is scheduled. |
| Older-Home Rewiring | Knob-and-tube wiring replacementAluminum branch circuit remediationPartial or whole-home rewire scopingCode compliance documentation | Older Fairfax properties where spot repairs are no longer practical or code-compliant | We walk through what access the job requires and what it will cost before anything is scheduled. A rewire is a significant project and the scope is confirmed on the call. |
| Breaker & Fuse Repair | Breaker replacement and testingFuse box evaluationRepeated-trip diagnosisPanel interior inspection | Properties with breakers that trip under normal load or fuse boxes still in service | A breaker that trips repeatedly under ordinary use often points to a wiring fault or an overloaded circuit, not just a worn breaker. |
| Lighting Installation | Recessed and LED fixture installationExterior and security lightingLandscape lighting circuitsCommercial workspace lighting | Residential and commercial properties updating fixtures or adding lighting circuits | If the existing circuit does not have the capacity for a new lighting layout, we handle the circuit work as part of the same job. |
Call (571) 933-9789 to talk through the job and get a price before anything is scheduled.
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