A & D Inc. Electrical Services has been handling electrical repairs, installations, and panel work for homeowners, property managers, landlords, and businesses in Fairfax, Virginia since 2004. Work is performed by licensed electricians who know this area's housing stock, its older neighborhoods, and the demands a four-season Virginia climate puts on a home's electrical system. We welcome same-day calls and after-hours requests. Arrives fast. Wires it right. Priced fair.
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We've handled everything from a flickering light to a full rewire, and most calls start the same way: something stopped working and you need it fixed today. When we arrive, we run a full diagnostic before we touch anything. That means checking the panel, tracing the circuit, and identifying the root cause rather than just swapping a breaker and hoping for the best.
Common problems we diagnose and repair include dead outlets, tripping breakers, flickering or dimming lights, burning smells near outlets or the panel, sparking receptacles, and partial power loss in a room or wing of the house. We also install and test GFCI and AFCI protection where it is required by code, including arc-fault and ground-fault breakers that catch problems before they become hazards.
We show up on time and ready to wire, and we do not leave a job until the circuit has been tested and confirmed safe. If you are smelling something burning or seeing sparks, do not wait. We're ready to get your circuits working again.
Over the years, we've seen every kind of panel and circuit, from well-maintained modern boxes to 60-amp services that were undersized before the first flat-screen television arrived. Panels wear out, and they also get outgrown. If your home has had an addition, if you are adding an EV charger, or if breakers trip regularly under normal use, the panel is usually the place to start.
We handle full panel replacements, breaker box upgrades, service-entrance and meter upgrades, and subpanel installations. Before any work starts, we run load calculations to make sure the new panel is sized correctly for your actual usage, not just the minimum the job requires. We also install dedicated circuits for major appliances: dryers, ranges, refrigerators, and any other equipment that needs its own circuit to run safely.
All panel work is done to current code. We keep you informed from diagnosis to final test so you know exactly what was replaced, why, and what to expect going forward. Call (571) 933-9789 to get a quote on a panel upgrade or service evaluation.
Scheduling a service call is simple, and this category of work is where most homeowners and property managers start. We install and replace GFCI outlets in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and exterior locations. We also replace two-prong ungrounded outlets, install USB and USB-C outlets, add weatherproof covers for outdoor receptacles, and repair dead outlets that have lost power due to a tripped GFCI upstream or a wiring fault.
On the switch side, we install dimmer switches, smart switches, and three-way switch configurations, and we repair switches that have stopped working or feel warm to the touch.
For lighting, we install recessed lighting, replace light fixtures throughout the home, add under-cabinet lighting in kitchens, and wire security lighting, motion sensor lights, and landscape lighting for the exterior. Ceiling fan installation and replacement is one of our most common calls, and we handle both the wiring and the mounting whether or not a fan was there before. We'll get your lights back on fast.
We've wired this area long enough to know what works, and we also know what the older housing stock in Fairfax tends to hide. A lot of homes in this part of Northern Virginia were built in the 1950s through the 1980s, and many still have wiring that was acceptable at the time but does not meet today's standards. Aluminum wiring, knob-and-tube systems, and ungrounded two-prong circuits all create real risk when they age.
We perform whole-home rewiring for properties that need it, aluminum wiring remediation, and targeted rewiring for specific circuits or rooms. We also handle the grounding and bonding work that older homes often lack.
If you are buying or selling a home in the Fairfax area, an electrical safety inspection is a smart step before closing. We inspect the panel, the wiring, and the outlets and give you a clear picture of what is there and what may need attention. For renovations, additions, basement finishes, garages, and sheds, we wire the new space to code from the start. Trusted by local homeowners and property managers for their electrical work, we bring the same care to a basement circuit as we do to a full rewire. Give us a call and we'll get the power sorted.
The sooner you call, the sooner the power is back on, and that applies whether you own a single-family home in Fairfax or manage a portfolio of commercial properties across the county.
On the residential side, we work with homeowners on everything from a single outlet repair to a full service upgrade. We handle older homes that need updated wiring, new construction that needs circuits run from scratch, and additions and remodels that require the existing panel to carry more load.
On the commercial side, we work with office buildings, retail spaces, warehouses, and rental properties. Property managers and landlords rely on us for electrical code compliance, safety inspections required for rental certificates, and fast turnaround when a unit has a wiring problem between tenants. If your building needs a commercial panel upgrade, dedicated circuits for equipment, or wiring for a new tenant buildout, we handle it. We'll get the job wired and finished.
Fairfax, Virginia sits in a four-season climate that puts real demands on a home's electrical system. Hot, humid summers drive heavy cooling loads, and the region's afternoon thunderstorms, occasional tornadoes, and winter ice storms make backup power and surge protection practical choices, not optional ones. These are the services we are asked about most often here.
A significant share of homes in the Fairfax area were built between the 1950s and the 1980s, and many of them came with 100-amp or smaller panels that were never designed for today's electrical loads. Air conditioning, EV chargers, home offices, and modern appliances all draw more current than those older panels were built to handle. We assess your current service, run a load calculation, pull the necessary permit, and install a properly sized panel. After the work is complete, the panel is inspected and confirmed ready. If you are planning a home addition or installing a Level 2 charger, a panel upgrade is usually the first conversation we have.
Ice storms and summer thunderstorms knock out power in the Fairfax area with enough regularity that a backup generator is a reasonable investment for many households. We handle the electrical side of generator installation: the transfer switch, the wiring from the panel to the generator connection point, and the panel work needed to support the load. A properly wired transfer switch keeps utility and generator power from feeding each other, which protects the equipment and the people working on the lines outside. If you have a generator or are purchasing one, call us to get the hookup done correctly.
Fairfax's summer storm season sends voltage spikes through the lines that a power strip cannot stop. A whole-home surge protector installs at the panel and catches surges before they reach your appliances, electronics, and the electrical components in your HVAC system. It covers every circuit in the house, including the dedicated circuits for your refrigerator, washer, dryer, and any other major equipment. It is one of the more cost-effective upgrades we install, and it takes a single visit. Trusted for years. Ready for your wiring. Call anytime.
Northern Virginia has one of the highest rates of EV adoption in the state, and Fairfax homeowners are adding Level 2 chargers at a pace that keeps us busy. A Level 2 charger requires a dedicated 240-volt circuit, and depending on your panel's current capacity, it may also require a panel upgrade or a load calculation before the circuit is added.
We handle the full electrical side of the installation: the circuit, the wiring run to the garage or driveway, the outlet or hardwired connection, and the permit. Locally owned and operated electricians handle every step. If you are a landlord or property manager adding a charger to a rental unit or parking area, we can assess the building's panel capacity and wire the circuit to code. Call (571) 933-9789 to schedule an EV charger quote.
Electrical work does not come with a one-size price, and we do not pretend otherwise. The cost of a job depends on what the circuit needs, how the wiring runs, and what the panel can support. What we can tell you is how our quotes work: you call, describe what you are seeing or what you need, and we give you a clear estimate before any work begins. No surprises when the job is finished.
We are available same-day for repairs and can take after-hours calls when the situation calls for it. We show up, and we keep you posted until the job is done. Call in the morning. Powered by afternoon. Follow-up when you need it.
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We are based in Fairfax and serve customers throughout Fairfax County and the surrounding communities. Whether you are in the city or a nearby town, we can be there.
Service area includes: Vienna, Falls Church, Annandale, Burke, Centreville, Chantilly, and Springfield.
A burning smell near an outlet or panel, sparking receptacles, a breaker that trips immediately after being reset, or a partial loss of power that does not resolve with a breaker reset are all situations that should not wait. If you are seeing any of those signs, stop using the affected circuit and call us. We take after-hours calls for situations like these.
Flickering lights, outlets that feel warm to the touch, a burning or plastic smell near receptacles, breakers that trip frequently, and two-prong ungrounded outlets throughout the home are all signs that the wiring may need attention. In Fairfax, many older homes still have aluminum or knob-and-tube wiring that creates real risk as it ages. An electrical safety inspection gives you a clear picture of what is there and what needs to be addressed.
If breakers trip regularly under normal household use, if you are planning to add an EV charger or a major appliance, or if your home is running more load than it was originally built for, a panel evaluation makes sense. We run a load calculation before recommending a panel size so the upgrade is right for how the home is actually used, not just the minimum the job requires.
A burning smell is a sign that something is overheating, which can indicate a loose connection, an overloaded circuit, or wiring that is arcing. It is not something to wait on. Turn off the affected circuit if you can identify it, and call us right away. We will run a diagnostic to find the source before any repair work begins.
A full rewire is typically needed when a home still has knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring throughout, or when the existing wiring is too deteriorated to repair safely. A partial rewire covers specific circuits or rooms where the wiring does not meet current code or has been damaged. We assess the existing system and recommend the scope of work that actually fits the problem.
The cost of electrical work depends on how the wiring runs, what the panel can support, and what we find once the diagnostic is done. Older or hidden wiring can add time to a job if the circuit is harder to trace or access than expected. We always discuss any changes to the scope and cost with you before proceeding, so there are no surprises on the invoice.
A breaker trips when a circuit is drawing more current than it is rated for, which can happen from a single high-draw appliance or from too many devices on one circuit. If a breaker trips repeatedly under normal use, or if it trips immediately after being reset, the issue may be a failing breaker, a wiring fault, or a panel that is undersized for the home's actual load. That pattern warrants a diagnostic rather than another reset.
We are available every day from 8:30 AM to 10:30 PM and take after-hours calls for urgent situations. Response time depends on where you are in our service area and what is already on the schedule, but we prioritize calls where safety is a concern. Call (571) 933-9789 and we will give you an honest answer about when we can be there.
An inspection is a smart step when you are buying or selling a home, when you own an older property and want to know the condition of the wiring, or when you are a landlord who needs to document code compliance for a rental unit. We inspect the panel, wiring, outlets, and grounding system and give you a clear report of what is working, what needs attention, and what can wait.
Ceiling fan installation covers both the wiring and the mounting. If a fan is replacing an existing light fixture, we confirm the box is rated for a fan's weight and motion before mounting. If the room has never had a fan, we run the circuit and install a proper fan-rated box. We handle the full installation so the fan is wired correctly and mounted securely.
A & D Inc. Electrical Services handles electrical repairs, installations, panel upgrades, and everything in between for homeowners, property managers, and businesses in Fairfax, Virginia. If the power is out, the panel is full, or something just does not seem right, call us and we will take a look.
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We handle the full range of electrical work for homes and businesses in Fairfax and the surrounding communities. Whether you need a quick repair or a major panel upgrade, the table below covers what each service involves, who it is best suited for, and what is useful to know before you call. Every job is performed by licensed electricians, and we keep you informed from the first diagnostic to the final test.
| Service Type | Scope of Work | Common Situations | Good to Know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole-Home Surge Protection | panel-mounted surge protector, protection for all circuits, lightning and utility spike defense, appliance and electronics protection | any home with sensitive electronics, appliances, or HVAC equipment worth protecting | A power strip only protects what is plugged into it. A panel-mounted surge protector shields every circuit in the building from voltage spikes. |
| Outlet & Switch Installation | GFCI and AFCI outlets, USB outlets, weatherproof outdoor outlets, dimmer and smart switches | homeowners adding outlets, upgrading to GFCI protection, or replacing worn switches | GFCI outlets are required by code in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and outdoor locations. We install them to current standards. |
| Older-Home Rewiring | knob-and-tube replacement, aluminum wiring remediation, ungrounded circuit upgrades, arc-fault and ground-fault breaker installation | owners of homes built before 1990 with aging or unsafe wiring | Aluminum wiring and knob-and-tube systems are common in older Fairfax homes and carry real safety risks. Modern copper wiring and updated breakers address both. |
| Electrical Panel UpgradesMost Popular | 200-amp service upgrades, panel replacement, subpanel installation, load calculation and permitting | homes with outdated panels, limited capacity, or plans to add an EV charger or major appliance | Many Fairfax homes built in the 1970s through 1990s have panels sized for loads that were common decades ago. A modern panel brings the service up to current code and removes overload risk. |
| Wiring for Additions & Remodels | electrical rough-in, new room wiring, permit and inspection coordination, circuit planning for new spaces | homeowners adding square footage or finishing a basement or attic | Getting the rough-in right before walls close is critical. We coordinate with your contractor and schedule inspections at the right stages. |
| EV Charger Installation | Level 2 charger wiring, dedicated 240-volt circuit, panel capacity check, commercial and residential installs | homeowners with an electric vehicle or businesses adding charging stations | A Level 2 charger requires a dedicated 240-volt circuit and enough panel capacity to support it. We assess both before any work begins. |
| Lighting Installation | recessed LED lighting, chandeliers and fixtures, under-cabinet lighting, security and motion sensor lights | homeowners updating interior lighting or adding exterior security lighting | Exterior lighting installation includes weatherproof wiring and proper junction boxes to keep everything safe and code-compliant. |
| Electrical Repairs & Troubleshooting | flickering lights, dead outlets, burning smells or sparks, partial power loss | any homeowner or tenant noticing something wrong with circuits or outlets | We trace the problem to its source before any repair work begins, so you get a real fix rather than a temporary patch. |
| Breaker & Fuse Repair | breaker replacement, fuse-to-breaker conversion, tripping breaker diagnosis, panel breaker testing | homes with repeatedly tripping breakers or an aging fuse box | A breaker that trips repeatedly under normal use often signals an overloaded circuit or a wiring fault, not just a weak breaker. |
| Dedicated Appliance Circuits | electric dryer circuits, range and oven circuits, 240-volt appliance supply, workshop and garage circuits | homeowners adding a high-draw appliance or setting up a workshop | Running a high-draw appliance on a shared circuit can trip breakers repeatedly and wear down wiring over time. A dedicated circuit solves that. |
| Backup Generator Installation | transfer switch installation, generator wiring and hookup, panel connection, circuit selection for backup power | homeowners and businesses that need power continuity during outages | We handle the electrical side: wiring, the transfer switch, and the panel connection. Northern Virginia storm seasons make this one of the more practical investments for this area. |
| Wiring & Circuit Installation | new circuit runs, basement and attic wiring, rough-in for remodels, new construction wiring | additions, remodels, or any space that needs new electrical capacity | Permits are pulled and inspections are scheduled as part of the process so the work is documented and code-compliant. |
| Ceiling Fan Installation | new fan wiring, fan replacement, switch and remote wiring, fan-rated box installation | rooms without a fan or those replacing an older unit | Rooms without existing fan wiring need a new circuit run and a fan-rated ceiling box before installation can proceed. |
How do I know if my home needs a panel upgrade?
Common signs include breakers that trip under normal loads, a panel that feels warm to the touch, lights that dim when a large appliance kicks on, or a service that is still 100 amps in a home running modern loads. If you are adding an EV charger, a hot tub circuit, or a major appliance and the panel is more than 20 to 30 years old, a load calculation will tell us exactly where things stand. Give us a call and we will get the power sorted.
What causes a breaker to keep tripping?
A breaker trips when a circuit draws more current than it is rated to carry, but repeated tripping under normal use usually points to one of three things: the circuit is overloaded with too many devices, the breaker itself is worn and failing, or there is a wiring fault somewhere on the circuit. Resetting the breaker without diagnosing the cause is not a solution. We trace the issue to its source before recommending any repair.
Is electrical work in Fairfax permitted and inspected?
Yes. Panel upgrades, new circuit installations, and significant wiring work all require permits and inspections in Fairfax and throughout Fairfax County. We handle the permit process and schedule inspections at the required stages so the work is properly documented and code-compliant. Permitted work also matters when you sell the home.
Work Performed by Licensed Electricians
Every job we take on is performed by licensed electricians who know the code and know this area. We do not cut corners on how the work is done or how it is documented.
Is the wiring safe in older homes in this area?
It depends on the type of wiring and its condition. Homes built before the 1970s may still have knob-and-tube wiring, which was not designed for today's electrical loads. Homes built through the mid-1970s may have aluminum branch circuit wiring, which carries a higher risk of overheating at connections over time. Ungrounded two-prong outlets are another common issue in older homes. An inspection gives you a clear picture of what you have and what, if anything, needs attention.
What do flickering or dimming lights usually mean?
Occasional flickering when a large appliance starts up can be normal, but persistent flickering or lights that dim noticeably and stay dim point to something worth investigating. Causes include a loose connection at the fixture or panel, a circuit that is being pushed past its capacity, or a problem with the service entrance. If the flickering is widespread or accompanied by buzzing, call us sooner rather than later.
What does EV charger installation involve?
A Level 2 home charger runs on a dedicated 240-volt circuit, similar to what an electric dryer uses. We start by checking whether the panel has enough capacity to support the added load. If it does, we run the dedicated circuit from the panel to the garage or parking area and wire the charger. If the panel is already near capacity, we discuss a panel upgrade at the same time. We handle both residential installs and commercial charging stations for multifamily and office properties.
Upfront Quotes With No Surprise Fees
We walk through the scope and the cost before any work begins. What we quote is what appears on the invoice, with no fees added mid-job without your knowledge.
How does backup generator hookup work?
We handle the electrical side of generator installation: running the wiring from the generator to the panel, installing a transfer switch, and connecting the system so it can supply power when the grid goes down. The transfer switch is the critical piece. It isolates your home from the utility line during an outage, which keeps the generator from back-feeding into the grid and protects utility workers. We walk you through which circuits will be on backup power and make sure the system is wired safely and to code.
Do I need to be home while the work is being done?
For most jobs, yes. We need access to the panel, the affected circuits, and often multiple rooms. If you own a rental property and will not be on site, coordinating access through a tenant or property manager works fine. We keep you informed from diagnosis to final test regardless of whether you are present throughout the job.
Experienced With Older and Newer Homes
From 1950s knob-and-tube to new construction wiring, we have worked on the full range of homes in this area. That experience matters when the job involves older systems that need careful handling.
How do estimates and pricing work?
Before any work begins, we walk through what we found, what the job involves, and what it will cost. Electrical pricing depends on what the circuit needs, how the wiring runs, and what the panel can support, so there is no single flat price for most jobs. We do not add fees that were not discussed upfront, and there are no surprise charges on the invoice.
Are warm or buzzing outlets a serious problem?
Yes. An outlet that is warm to the touch or makes a buzzing or crackling sound is a sign of a loose connection, an overloaded circuit, or wiring that is failing. These are not issues to watch and wait on. Loose or deteriorating connections are a leading cause of electrical fires. If you notice either of those symptoms, stop using the outlet and call us.
Do you offer same-day service in Fairfax?
We offer same-day availability when the schedule allows, and we are available every day from 8:30 AM to 10:30 PM, including weekends. The best way to find out if we can reach you today is to call early. We will give you an honest answer about timing and get you on the schedule.
Call (571) 933-9789 to talk through what you are seeing and get a quote from someone who knows the area.
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