Expert Electricians in Washington DC Metro Area

The highly-skilled electricians at Direct Current provide residents in the greater Washington DC and Northern Virginia area with professional and reliable electrical service, repair and installation.

Electrical Services Provided:

From servicing a ceiling fan in Alexandria, to rewiring an entire home in Washington, D.C., and providing an electrical service upgrade in Arlington, VA, we are the experienced team you can count on for all of your electrical services including:

• troubleshooting indoor and outdoor electrical issues
• indoor and outdoor wiring installation
• servicing recessed or under-counter lighting
• residential voice, data & video cabling
• smoke detectors
• switches and electrical outlets
• new construction
• home electrical safety inspection
• electrical service upgrade
• remodeling
• bath, attic and ceiling fans
• lights
• surge arrestors
• breakers

Call us today for all of your Washington D.C., and Northern Virginia electrical needs.

New Construction

From additions to your current home to the new home you're having built, we're experts in designing and installing entire electrical systems for your house.

Construction / Remodeling

Basements, additions, detached garages, hot tubs, panel upgrades and meters.

Home Electrical Safety Inspection

Electrical problems are one of the leading causes of home fires. Faulty wiring, loose connections, improper grounding. Call us today and we will schedule an appointment for a home inspection of these and other items listed below, or ask our electrician to perform this service while he is on-site for the service call.

• Check all GFI outlets for proper function
• Test Smoke detectors with approved smoke
• Check panel grounding electrodes
• Check all panel connections and terminals
• Apply oxidation agent to all aluminum terminations
• Check wires for proper over current protection
• Check for surge protection at panel
• Infrared scan of all internal connections

Installation of New Indoor Wiring

We can add additional switches and outlets, install new under-cabinet lighting, set up new wiring for an entertainment center.

Installation of New Outdoor Wiring

Whether you need decorative garden lighting, or increased security, we can take care of all your outdoor electrical needs, including the installation of underground wiring.

Service Upgrade

If the electrical system in your house is still operating on fuses, or if your circuit breakers keep tripping, we can install a more robust system, with a new breaker panel and overload correction.

Homeowner-Based Approach

We work with homeowners in any capacity they need in order for us to get the job done. We will pull the permit or in some jurisdictions the home owner can pull the building or trades permits. We will meet the inspector or have the home owner meet the government or third-party representative. We offer free phone estimates on work and are willing to give our professional advice on how to approach any part of a home electrical system.