Root Electric is a family-owned and operated business built on a foundation of ensuring our customers’ safety and satisfaction every single time. Our Northern Virginia electricians have been providing commercial and residential customers with the best-trained, most-responsive, safety-minded service for over a quarter of a century. As a small, family-run business, we know that responsive communication and high-quality customer service always matter, no matter how big, or how small the job is. And it is this level of responsiveness that separates us from other electricians in Northern Virginia, in everything we do.
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 8AM to 6PM |
| Tuesday | 8AM to 6PM |
| Wednesday | 8AM to 6PM |
| Thursday | 8AM to 6PM |
| Friday | 8AM to 6PM |
12120 Darnley Rd, Woodbridge, VA 22192
Reliable, trustworthy local family owned business
We couldn’t get a work schedule done for a week. Their answering service sucks…
Excellent service, fast and reliable. no pressure to buy anything. I have used in past and WILL use again!.
Great service. Brian was honest and super competent. Will definitely use them again.
Outstanding service! Arrived on time, accomplished task quickly, cleaned up after themselves, price quoted = price charged 🙂
Root Electric is fantastic. We were so impressed with communication, the work and the workers.
Bill was polite, helpful, very thorough in his analysis of our needs, and provided a clear estimate for the requested work.
Working with Root Electric was a delightful experience. They were very responsive and their customer service was outstanding.
Fantastic professional experienced electricians. Will keep contact information handy to refer neighbors and family.
Root electric is top of the line!! Very professional, dependable, and will do what needs to be done to make the customer happy!! 5 star!!!
I was most pleased with the service.They responded quickly to my service request. They arrived when they said they would, worked efficiently, and cleaned up after themselves. My mother and I appreciated their excellent customer interaction and service. We would highly recommend them to others.
Called to request an estimate 10/20 and was told I would get a call back. Next day called since they hadn’t called I called back and they said I would get a call. It’s 10/27. No call. Ugh. Not sure why this business was recommended by Tailored Living.
I haven’t had much luck with calling for service on my house outside of Bill Root, this guy will answer your electrical questions years after you get work done, he’s professional, and they were prompt.
I haven’t received any work yet, but based on the interaction alone, they are very professional. One of the few contract work that actually showed up on time. The price for the perceived quality is decent.
These guys are great. They installed recessed lighting in my living room and two new ceiling fans from scratch in the bedrooms. Highly recommend them, they do great work and amazing customer service.
Prompt, professional and fair. Start to finish a first rate job , they began on time completed on time and at the price estimated. They also coordinated the Dominion Power and Fairfax County permit and inspection like a Swiss watch.
I hired Root Electric to install a new 200 amp panel in our home. Root left our home in an unsafe condition. …
Bill and his staff have been nothing but professional in their work on our house. I do not hesitate to recommend them to anyone.
I’m extremely pleased with Root Electric Services. They identified a short in one of the circuits in my home, and identified the most likely, and cost effective, solutions. 10 out of 10 I recommend them.
The end product of the recess lighting install was done well, we are pleased with that aspect. The minus 2 stars has nothing to do with that at all – I would still recommend them if asked. …
Root Electric is great! They came and installed my new ceiling fan quickly, accurately and with no fuss. Thank you!
Mr Root did a fantastic job. He was not only professional, but very patient with my questions. If I ever have any other electrical problems he is the only one I will call.
The owner of this company is the nicest business man I have ever encountered. Just by looking at the area I was relighting, he knew exactly what I needed before I even told him. The two men who updated the lighting in my mother’s 60 year …
I spoke with Bill from Root Electric Services today and I was very impressed with his professionalism and the time he took to speak with me about my concerns regarding the electrical needs of my home.
These guys are awesome. Fair and professional. No scare tactics or up sell. They came, gave an estimate, did the work and stuck to the estimate. Why can’t other service companies understand this basic truth, do a good job at a …
This family owned business offers friendly service, knowledgable staff, and great service. I had an outlet installed for an over range microwave. I worked directly with Bill for an estimate and scheduling, and Bryan did a fantastic job with the installation. I highly recommend their services.
I have used Root Electric Services several times; replacing light fixtures, installing ceiling fans, replacing standard outlets with GFIs. They are always prompt and professional and reasonably priced. I would highly recommend them.
I recently used Root Electrical for several projects and upgrades inside and outside. The work took a couple of days and they were always prompt and completed each stage on time. I am very pleased with the work done and would definitely use them again.
Contracted Root to replace a 40+ year old power panel after speaking with several reputable businesses. Root offered the best value and Bill provided an excellent explanation of work and written estimate. The team that arrived to do the work was fast, friendly, and efficient. Will work with them again!
Back in February I called Bill for a phone estimate for recessed lighting. Bill was real pleasant over the phone and talked me through everything. He sent me an email for the estimate promptly. These were for single recessed lighting. …
My wife and I were extremely pleased with the service that Root Electric provided. We had a light fixture swapped out, a timer and dimmer switches installed, and had some outlets replaced. Everything was done as expected. They arrived on …
Had 3 electrical quotes for a huge electric remodel. While Root was a little bit pricier Bill was the only one to make sure we stayed in code, and gave opinions, tips and solutions for our needs. The other companies just looked to me for I …
We used Root Electric for two recent installations: a ceiling fan and a new outside lamppost. They were timely and did an excelent job with the installations. The prices for the installations were very reasonable and we were extremely …
My dad, who’s been using them for years, recommended Root Electric. We have used them for several jobs and have been impressed by their professionalism, hard work, and punctuality. As an example, Bill Sr and Jr came out on New Years Eve to fix a problem with a junction box that was affecting our heating system. We highly recommend them.
Great Company! I worked for root electric for 11 years and I have to say they are the most honest and upstanding company that you can hire. They take pride in what they do and want their customers to know they are taken care of. If you want …
Great service! I had worked performed in the bathroom to remove a baseboard heater, cap off the wires, replace and install a fan light combo unit with independent switch legs. Brian was the electrician who performed the work. He was …
It was obvious from the start that Bill Root, the owner and founder, and his staff genuinely like what they do. In our original call, Bill tried to walk us through the problem to see if it was something we could handle ourselves. When it …
I hired Root Electric to install a dedicated line for my sauna. The owner is Very kind, friendly and professional. He went the extra mile to squeeze me into his tight schedule so that My home was wired for my sauna. His workmanship is one …
I hired Root Electric to restore electricity in two bedrooms and my dining room outlets in my older home in Arlington. Bryan analyzed my issue very quickly and let me know exactly what needed to be done and why. The project consisted of a …
Bill was incredibly professional and prompt in arriving at my rental townhouse to diagnose an issue. The problem was operator error on the part of the tenant, and Bill took care of it without charging me. I highly recommend them, and will absolutely Root Electric in the future.
Yesterday had Root Electric install an EV charger in my garage. They showed up at the appointment time and completed the installation in less than the estimated time. All the work was done as per the prior walk-through and at the original …
Got 4 written estimates from Electricians listed in Fairfax county Best pick reports. Bill Root quoted the best price and was the most professional. Bryan was our electrician and he exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend Root Electric and will use them the next time I have work to be done.
We needed to have our ceiling fan and lights repaired and contacted RootElectric. They responded our request the same day and scheduled the repair service for the next day. A Root Electric electrician came to our home on time, explained …
Excellent service all around. Bill Root III came out and provided an estimate, and answered all the questions I had. He was very patient and professional with me. The estimate was very detailed and an excellent price. …
The owner, Bill, has been responsive and professional from day one. Our first experience was installing electric wiring for our movie theater room in 2017 and then in Aug 2020 for our home gym. We also had ceiling fans installed in 3 …
Root has been our electrical service of choice for several years. We called for a fan control unit replacement, and were pleased when Bill scheduled himself for the work. The repair was done quickly and reasonably. Will not hesitate to use them again.
Root Electric has done a lot of work at my house. When I renovated my kitchen, Bill did all the electrical work and upgraded my service panel. The inspector commented about what a great job he had done. He most recently installed a couple …
We called Root Electric initially to get some additional kitchen lighting installed. They came out and quickly and completely set it up, beyond what I had even hoped for. They became our go-to call for all electrical work. The techs were …
I contacted Root Electric Services to get an estimate for a partial power outage. When Mr. Root called me he said based on what he understood about my situation that it was most like the fault of the power company and I should contact them …
I highly recommend Root Electric. We initially hired them to install ceiling fan/light combos in our children’s rooms. Previously the rooms had no overhead lights, and my kids had had to rely on table lamps. We live in an older town house, …
Losing power in the middle of a hot summer is horrible. Our main breaker failed in the late afternoon. Based on a recommendation from a friend, I called Root Electric the next morning. Bill Root came out right away to diagnose the …
I don’t usually write reviews but my experience with Root Electric was outstanding. Professionalism, communication, cost, from beginning to end was exceptional. I would highly recommend Root Electric Service for electrical service needs.
Root Electric is a great business to work with. Before they come out, you are given a estimate for the work to be done. They have always handled appointment with professionalism and courtesy. We are very happy to recommend this …
We tried installing an overhead light and had problems with the circuit. Root Electric repaired the light switch and fixed the light so it worked properly. They also installed a new outlet dedicated for power tools in the garage, which …
JES Foundation Repair hired Root Electrical as a subcontractor to perform work on my electrical box to support Crawl Space repair work. While working on the electrical box, Root Electrical put a huge hole in my living room wall and left …
As Senior Citizens my wife and I planned a fitness unit adjacent to our basement. To assist with the electrical installation we called on Root Electric including Bill Root Sr., Bill Root, and Brian, John, and Noah. We are extraordinarily …
Just had a great experience with Root Electric. The two technicians, John and Casey, were very professional and experienced. Work went smoothly and was completed in a timely manner. They even replaced a light switch in the kitchen that had …
We’ve used Root Electric for all of our recent electrical projects such as installing ceiling fans and are consistently pleased with their quality work, service, and trustworthiness. The owner, Bill Root, takes calls directly and is very …
I contacted several electricians seeking a quote to upgrade an outlet for a new dryer. The owner Bill Root contacted me the next day and walked me through the repair scenarios and gave me a cost estimate– very knowledgeable and helpful …
Great work that has paid off! Had them install a subpanel about two years ago so we could power our most essential circuits off the generator. With all the rain lately, a tree just took down the only power line into our neighborhood. But we are doing just peachy, even if it takes Dominion all night!
I needed an technician to replace my outside light (motion detector) so I called Root Electric, texted them a picture of the current light, They gave me an estimate and scheduled a day and time for someone to come out and replace it. I had …