Whether you’re looking to install a single light fixture or wire an entire house, expert electricians are available in Fairfax County to get the job done.
Here are the top electricians servicing Fairfax, Virginia. These contractors have decades of experience between them and the skills to handle both aging and the most up-to-date technology.
Top vote getters
1. Poppy’s Family Electric Service
10012 Peterson Street, Fairfax and 14603 Anderson Street, Woodbridge
Established in 2010, Poppy’s builds on more than 80 years of electrical experience, passed down over generations of the owner’s family. Services offered throughout Northern Virginia include lighting, fixture and breaker replacements, smoke detector installations, home inspections and more.
2. AJ Long Electric
2724 Dorr Avenue, Suite 102, Fairfax
A father and son team who’ve served the D.C. region since 1996, AJ Long Electric offers installation, repair and inspection services for needs both inside and outside the home, including electric vehicle chargers, motion sensor lighting and smart home devices.
3. Mid Atlantic Wiring and Absolute Electric (tie)
4209 Braeburn Drive, Fairfax and 111 Carpenter Drive, Suite C, Sterling
Serving Fairfax and Arlington, Mid Atlantic Wiring specializes in installing lighting and EV chargers, ethernet wiring, hot tub and sauna wiring, troubleshooting and electrical panel upgrades. In business since 2006, Absolute Electric, meanwhile, offers an even wider range of services to most of Northern Virginia, from Fairfax down to Woodbridge in Prince William County.
Other notable spots
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Last updated: Nov. 28, 2025