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⚡ Top 5 · 2026📍 Washington, DC

The 5 best electricians in Washington.

Flickering lights are a warning, not a mood.

Chosen by our review committee · Google ratings as of November 9, 2026 · Companies cannot pay to be listed

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MelFoster Electric LLC
★★★★★ 5.0 · 229 reviews

Panel upgrades, EV chargers, ceiling fans, rewires and that one outlet that never worked. A licensed electrician in Washington does the work to code, pulls the permit and leaves you with a system you can trust.

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    MelFoster Electric LLC

    🏆 Best electrician in Washington
    ★★★★★ 5.0· 229 Google reviews

    MelFoster Electric LLC holds a perfect 5.0 on Google across 229 reviews. That many reviews is hard to fake and harder to keep that high. Based right in Washington, it takes the top spot among electricians in Washington this year.

    📍 712 H St NE Ste 1676, Washington, DC 20002
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    ★★★★★ 5.0· 163 Google reviews

    Every one of Precise Building Services's 163 Google reviews averages out to a flawless 5.0. That many reviews is hard to fake and harder to keep that high. Based right in Washington, it lands at #2 on our Washington list.

    📍 1140 3rd St NE Ste 200, Washington, DC 20002
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    ★★★★★ 5.0· 150 Google reviews

    Every one of R&A Electrical Services,LLC's 150 Google reviews averages out to a flawless 5.0. That many reviews is hard to fake and harder to keep that high. Based in Arlington, it rounds out the top three for Washington.

    📍 515 N Florida St, Arlington, VA 22203
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    ★★★★★ 4.9· 572 Google reviews

    With 572 Google reviews averaging 4.9, Wilcox Electric LLC has earned its place here. That is one of the deepest review histories of any electrician in the Washington area. Based in Hyattsville, it rounds out the top four for Washington.

    📍 5602 Tuxedo Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20781
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    ★★★★★ 4.9· 572 Google reviews

    Mister Rogers Electric carries a near-perfect 4.9 Google rating from 572 reviews. That is one of the deepest review histories of any electrician in the Washington area. Based in Woodbridge, it rounds out the top five for Washington.

    📍 2940 Ps Business Center Dr, Woodbridge, VA 22192
How this list was made

Picked by people who read the reviews.

Our review committee researched electricians serving Washington and the surrounding area, read consumer reviews across the web, and settled on these five. We look at how many people have reviewed a company, what they say, and how the company holds up over time. We keep the full recipe to ourselves so it cannot be gamed. Google ratings shown are as of November 9, 2026. No company paid to be here, and none can. More on how we choose →

Before you sign

How to hire a electrician in Washington

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Verify the master or journeyman license and liability insurance.

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For panel work and EV chargers, make sure a permit and inspection are included.

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Ask how they will protect finished walls and ceilings when they fish wire.

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Get a written scope: breakers, wire gauge, fixtures, and who patches drywall.

Good to know

Electrician questions, answered

Do I need a panel upgrade?

If you have a 100-amp panel, fuses, a known recalled brand, or you are adding an EV charger, a hot tub or a big HVAC unit, an electrician should evaluate it.

Why do my breakers keep tripping?

Usually an overloaded circuit, a failing appliance or a short. A breaker that trips repeatedly should be diagnosed, not reset over and over.

Can an electrician install an EV charger in a day?

Most Level 2 chargers are installed in a few hours if the panel has capacity. Long runs or a panel upgrade take longer.

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