Beacon Electrical Services

We had Beacon send someone over to give us an estimate. It cost $ 30 for the estimate, which they would take off of any work they performed. The quote we got was so high I do not think they were interested in doing the work. We wanted recessed lighting in our living room, which shouldn’t be too difficult because there is access to the ceiling from our attic. The quote was incredibly high. When my wife asked why it would be so expensive when there is access through the attic, the guy joked «I don’t want to go up there because I’m too fat.» We now have quotes from other highly rated electricians for significantly less money, oh and by the way, those electricians did not charge for an estimate. Long story short, I wasted $ 30 having them come to our house.

If there’s a way to save money, I’m on it. I try to fix household problems myself, however, oftentimes I end up spending more than if I had hired a professional in the first place! That was the case with my kitchen light. I was able to replace the ballast however, I managed to pull the fixture out of the ceiling as I removed the frame around the light. This is where I drew the line and decided to call for help. I found Beacon Electrical Services on Unilocal.
I contacted them on line on Thursday afternoon and they arrived on Friday morning. There were excellent communications between the service tech (Mike Beaumier) and the dispatching office (Heidi). Heidi was in contact with Mike constantly and provided me with timely updates, and Mike called me as he was leaving his last job. That alone, stands above any other repair service I’ve dealt with. That was the First Star.
Mike was prompt and arrived at the promised time. He was considerate, courteous, knowledgeable and efficient. I appreciated Mike’s thoughtfulness when he slipped coverings over his shoes before entering my house, even though the ground was dry outside. That warranted the Second Star.
When he arrived we discussed my immediate problem with the kitchen light, and then he offered to perform a free-​of-​charge inspection of all the electrical connections and outlets, which I gladly agreed to. As we walked through each room of the house, he brought attention to anything that was out of code. Thankfully there were only a couple of those items! None-​the-​less, after the inspection was completed, we reviewed the list of recommended fixes. He took a few minutes to prepare several options for my consideration. After I prioritized the list, he began the work. He (properly) re-​installed the kitchen light and made sure it was securely fastened to the ceiling, something that had not been done correctly using the DIY method! Afterwards he remedied one of the out-​of-​code items by bonding the gas piping to the main ground panel. That was the Third Star.
I love those electronic tablets they use! Everything was neat and orderly — no stack of papers to file away; no hunting for a pen, because you could sign with your fingernail! He emailed copies of all the prepared options and prices, as well as my receipt. It was good to have a list of things that should be looked at in the future. That was the Fourth Star.
I thought their prices were fair. Even though the service fee is waived if work is performed, their charge of $ 39 (if no work is performed) is considerably less than similar services. That was the Fifth Star.
I am very pleased with the work performed and by the attitude and professionalism of the staff of Beacon Electrical Services. I will definitely plan to use them again for future electrical work!

Lloyd Ferguson arrived early and provided reasonable quotes for four work items: a wired flourescent fixture replacement, 2 wall recepticles and dual light switch replacements. He provided full explanations for what was needed, and hIs work was fast and meticulous. He explained the necessity of a whole house surge protector which I will have installed at a later date. I highly recommend Lloyd and Beacon’s Electrical Services.

We have had good work done on multiple occasions with Beacon!
Most recently, Lloyd Ferguson (our technician), came out EARLY (!) for our appointment and quickly adjusted some issues with our circuit breaker. He also fixed a burnt out socket and help me fix a cracked wall socket. All of this was done in about 45 minutes.
Would recommend to other local homeowners. Only downside is price (a bit expensive), but the work is well done and guaranteed for 5 years!

Lloyd at Beacon Electrical Services installed three circuits, a generator transfer switch and inspected my home for additional issues. He got the job done in the timeframe stated and at the price quoted with friendly and professional service. Definitely recommend.

We lost power on the second floor of our home just as we brought home our newborn baby girl. Beacon Electrical was highly rated on Unilocal and on Angie’s List, so we gave them a call. The company’s answering service got us on the calendar and, within a few days, Lloyd arrived to help us repair the issue with our panel. He was able to restore electricity to the second floor — including the baby’s new nursery! While he was here, I asked him to provide an estimate for child-​proofing the electrical work in our home, to include outlets, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors. Lloyd did that and more! He noticed some electrical repairs that needed to be done, worked efficiently, and provided a prompt estimate for the work. He completed as much as he could that day, then returned during another visit to complete the project. Lloyd was prompt, attentive, efficient and extremely knowledgeable (with decades of relevant experience!). It was a pleasure working with him. We expect to have the Beacon team return to install ceiling light /​fan wiring throughout the house.

Lloyd and Richard very helpful. Lloyd installed a new fan in our bathroom. The original appointment had to be rescheduled since the part hadn’t arrived on time and Lloyd texted and emailed me to make sure I got the message re: the schedule change. On a side note, Richard noticed our front wood door had a hole in it and asked if he could seal it with clear caulk. Will definitely contact Beacon Electrical in the future!

I found Beacon on Unilocal and enjoyed the positive reviews.
Lloyd Ferguson installed a meter collar and whole house surge protector for me on 11÷24÷15. He was in and out in under 2 hours, very professional, clean, and provided a thorough explanation of the services performed. He went above and beyond by identifying and repairing a GFCI problem in the kitchen, as well as tightening up several loose wires entering the home. I recommend anyone in the area have a meter collar to provide easy to use generator power during an outage. Much easier than a transfer switch which is what I was originally asking them to install.

Lloyd called to let me know when he would arrive and was right on time. He gave me a fair estimate to replace our bedroom light and did a great job! Also loved the girl that answers the phone to set up the appointment, so friendly. I will definitely use them again for any electrical issues.

Beacon Electric is reliable, professional and their work is excellent. We have used them for several projects as recently as yesterday. Bob the owner is fair and always available, Heidi in the office is very personable and efficient and Lloyd did an excellent job at our home yesterday. We highly recommend Beacon Electric and Lloyd.

Lloyd was on time for our estimate appointment; was thorough in his evaluation; and took the time to explain various options for installing an electrical hookup for our generator. Options included alternative cost-​saving installations that made more sense financially as well as functionally.

I decided to try this company because of the good reviews on Unilocal.I went to the website and used the «schedule service» link and waited a couple of days, but got no response. So, I called and requested an appointment and was told that the technician would come between 8am-​12pm. Around 10am, the office called and said the tech was running late and would be there a bit later than 12pm, which was fine. At 3pm, he still had not arrived so I called the office and was told he was on his way to another ticket and might be at our house by 5:30 or 6:00pm. I initially agreed to this since we have a problem we’d like to get resolved, but then called back and cancelled as that timing is too disruptive and inconvenient and I’d already wasted an entire day waiting for the electrician to arrive. We will be using a different company to resolve our issue.

Manuel & Alex were more than angels when they came to my home. They were extremely compassionate under very difficult circumstances. Their professionalism & expertise shone through during each stage of the process. When the situation did not look good at each step, Manuel did not give up, doing his utmost to ensure that my electical problems were solved within my limited budget. When Alex joined him, it was clear that they worked well as a team & they were respectful to me & my concerns. I am understating that they went above & beyond the scope of their normal duties. Also, although both are allergic to cats, they did not complain & focused on their work. They were kind, understanding, & I am profoundly grateful that Beacon, Manuel, & Alex were there for me when I needed them most.

I had a great experience with Beacon Electrical Services. They replaced all of my switches and plugs, which were starting to go bad. In parts of my house I had no electricity at all. It was all because of the flimsy back-​stab or stab-​lock wiring technique used 15 years ago by my builder. We thought it would be a pretty straight-​forward job, but it became apparent that the builder also failed to provide any slack wiring for any switch or outlet so Beacon had to add work to the job to splice in extensions, which they did not charge me for. This added a lot of labor.
While doing this job they looked at the inside of my electrical panel and found (again) flimsy builder grad crap and the questionable use of slim-​line breakers and evidence of burning on the main bus bar. So I had Beacon also replace the electrical box. My electrical system is now in much better shape.
My service technicians were Alex, Joey and Manuel. Each provided high quality professional service to me. I am very happy.

I had found Beacon Electrical in the Prince William County Homeowner Referral Guide. Because of the great reviews in the guide I decided to give them a try… needed to fix a broken doorbell and Jacuzzi on switch. Heidi at the office was very friendly and immediately scheduled the technicians to visit my home. Victor and Nick came (even late in the day) to resolve my issues. They were very knowledgeable, respectful, and took their time listening to me and then explaining the issues. We were able to resolve both problems in no time! I truly appreciated the care they placed in making sure the job was completed to 110% of my satisfaction. Victor and Nick even took the time to recommend a whole home surge protector to prevent future issues. They were both true professionals! I would definitely recommend them and will be using them again.

My wife and I recently purchased an older home that was remodeled. After having some electrical issues, we called several electricians; however, Beacon was the only one who actually called us back and set up an appointment.
Victor arrived on time and spent a considerable amount of time to ensure that he understood my specific concerns. While the job appeared to be somewhat straight forward at first, Victor uncovered several electrical hazards caused by shoddy work (e.g., glued on electrical outlets, loose connections). During the process, Victor talked me through his work to make sure I understood and to better inform me for the next time I purchase a home.
I will 100% use Beacon Electrical and Victor again. Thanks to them, I feel much safer in my home.

I called and scheduled an estimate for an attic fan install. A few days later the receptionist called me to reschedule for a later date… no problem. That rescheduled date came and no one showed up. My husband and I had other things to do so I called to see if anyone was coming…30 mins after the scheduled appointment. The lady I spoke to couldn’t help me with trying to find out if anyone was coming. I’m not even sure she was completely awake (it was 9 am per the original request). She took my info and told me someone would call me back. No one ever did. I understand being busy but this was just plain bad customer service. Looks like I’ll be taking my business elsewhere.

I hired Beacon Electric to do several repairs around the house. I cannot recommend them enough! I have hired many contractors over the tears, and what impressed me the most, aside from their effective communication and punctuality, was their attention to detail. So many contractors try to take shortcuts, and the technician handling my repairs did all of them with high quality solutions. They will be the first nam that comes to mind whenever a friend or family member needs an electrician referral from me!

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Beacon and their employees! Jesse and FrancIs worked on my house and they were wonderful! They are professional, knowledgeable, kind, helpful, and will do what it takes to ensure that you are safe.
Not only were they able to fix every problem they found in a reasonable amount of time, they were priced extremely well. They quoted us a price originally during the diagnostic but once they got back to fix everything, they realized that there was more issues and problems but we were not charged anymore than we were quoted! There were no hidden costs and we did not feel like they were finding things and adding to the bill. I am not sure how companies do this but I was impressed with their customer service!
Not only did they do their job but they educated me on everything they were doing, and why they were doing it. Francis was great at explaining everything, every step of the way! I know what was done on my house, why it was done, where everything is, and what needs to be done in the future if I choose to put an addition on the house.
I would recommend Beacon to anyone who needs electrical work (100 times over). There is no doubt that if I ever need an electrician I will call them again!

To provide context, I am a new home owner. I was trying to save $ and make my house looks great/​have the functionality I needed. So, if you are a homeowner, trying to save $ and make your house look great — go with Beacon — at the end of the day — they are your best bet. I would even ask for Victor and Omar by name (not sure if this is possible) — cause they were simply fantastic. Most businesses try to satisfy the customers. Beacon’s team of Victor and Omar (and Heidi on the phone) left me simply impressed.
If you are looking at this review — you are probably comparing the many electrician options available in the area, with great reviews and whatnot. Based on the reviews on Unilocal,I scheduled three companies to provide quotes on work to be done in my house. This work included running an HDMI cable through the ceiling between floors, hiding cable wires, installing additional power outlets (one on the ceiling for the projector), etc.
One of the companies quoted me $ 117/​hr (with Unilocal discount) and stated that the job seems simple enough and should take no more than 3 hours.
Beacon Electrical Services refused to provide a quote without seeing the premise, and waived to dispatch fee to send out Victor Figueroa. Victor toured the entire house with me, took diligent notes about all my requirements, and made sure he understood the scope of the work. Once the walk through was completed, victor made a suggestion about the type of lighting I was using. He said it would conflict and not give me the results I wanted. He made a recommendation — but this was not an up sell or a pressure sales environment. It was simply a recommendation. I liked what he said, and decided to go with it. During the assessment Victor agreed with the other company’s assessment that this SHOULD be a simple job and SHOULD take no more than 4 hours. He quoted me a price (higher than the other company’s ($ 117×3 or 4) but I decided to go with Beacon Electrical Services because I wanted a fix price contract, and because Victor was easy to work with.
Victor and Omar came back to do the job. What should have been a very simple, get in drill a hole here and there, and get out — turned out to be probably one of the toughest installs for these guys. They ran into studs everywhere they went (the house has horizontal and vertical studs) which required them to drill additional holes. They explained to me why each hold was being drilled, and the situation and asked for permission before proceeding. Seeing my face about a bunch of holes being made in a new house, Omar and Victor assured me that the wall can easily be patched up and made as if nothing was ever done. Omar, also game me simple DIY tips on doing the work myself.
In the end — what again, should have been a easy 3 – 4 hour job became an extremely hard 8+ hour job. The entire time Victor and Omar remained courteous, calm and professional. They did a phenomenal job with the entire work. I applied the patch work that Omar showed me and the walls/​ceiling looks like Beacon never showed up. The house looks great, and all my requirements were met. The best part was — the price of the contract did not change even though these two had to go through so much more than what was initially expected.