Are you a licensed electrician in Capitol Hill, DC?

Yes. Pirro Electric is fully licensed and insured to perform commercial and residential electrical work in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., including Capitol Hill. We pull all required permits and coordinate inspections with the local jurisdiction on every job.

Do you handle aluminum wiring remediation in Capitol Hill?

Yes. Aluminum wiring remediation is one of our specialties for multi-unit buildings, condos, and single-family homes built in the late 1960s and 1970s throughout Capitol Hill and the broader DMV. We rewire to copper, replace outdated panels, and document everything for insurance carriers.

How fast can you respond to an emergency in Capitol Hill?

We provide 24/7 emergency service for our existing customers. If you're already a Pirro client, call (240) 510-3131 any time and we'll get someone out as soon as we can. For new customers, we take genuine emergencies when we're able to.

What kinds of projects do you take on in Capitol Hill?

Everything from a single outlet to a full commercial fit-out: panel upgrades, EV charger installs, rewiring, lighting design, generator installation, tenant improvements, fire alarm work, and emergency repair for our customers. If it has copper in it and a circuit on the other end, we work on it.

Service Area

Electrician in Washington, DC

Pirro Electric serves Capitol Hill's distinctive mix of historic rowhouses, commercial properties, and government-adjacent offices. Whether you need rewiring for a century-old townhome, a panel upgrade for your Eastern Market–area business, or emergency electrical repairs, our team delivers expert workmanship that respects the character of this iconic neighborhood.

Get a Free Estimate (240) 510-3131

Call our Capitol Hill electricians at (240) 510-3131 — available 24/7 for emergency service.

Licensed Electrician in Washington, DC — Residential, Commercial & 24/7 Emergency

Looking for a trusted electrician in Washington, DC? Pirro Electric is a family-owned, licensed and insured electrical contractor that has served Capitol Hill and the broader DMV since 2003. Whether you searched for a Capitol Hill electrician near me, an emergency electrician in Capitol Hill, or an electrical contractor in Washington, DC, our crews handle it — panel upgrades, EV chargers, generators, whole-home rewiring, aluminum wiring remediation, tenant fit-outs, and 24/7 emergency repairs. We pull every permit, coordinate inspections with the local jurisdiction, and stand behind every wire we run.

Licensed in MD, VA & DC

24/7 emergency service

Free estimates · Fully insured

What We Do

Electrical Services in Washington, DC

Pirro Electric delivers a full range of electrical services to Capitol Hill homes and businesses.

Commercial Electrical in Capitol Hill

Tenant improvements & build-outs
Lighting design & retrofits
Electrical panel upgrades
Code compliance & inspections
Fire alarm & security systems

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Residential Electrical in Capitol Hill

Whole-home rewiring
Outlet & switch installation
Ceiling fan & light fixture installation
Generator installation
EV charger installation

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24/7 Emergency Service in Capitol Hill

Power outage response
Electrical hazard repair
Circuit breaker issues
Smoke & burning smell diagnosis
Storm damage restoration

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Aluminum Wiring Remediation in Capitol Hill

Aluminum-to-copper rewiring
Federal Pacific panel replacement
Occupied building remediation
Condo & apartment rewiring
Insurance-required upgrades

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Coverage

Neighborhoods We Serve in Capitol Hill

From core neighborhoods to nearby communities, Pirro Electric covers all of Washington, DC.

Eastern MarketHill EastLincoln ParkBarracks RowStanton ParkH Street Corridor (adjacent)Navy Yard (adjacent)

ZIP Codes Served

20002 · 20003

Local Knowledge

Electrical Challenges Specific to Capitol Hill

Every neighborhood has its own quirks. Here's what we routinely see in Washington, DC.

Capitol Hill's defining feature is its dense rows of late-19th-century rowhomes — knob-and-tube remnants, undersized panels, two-prong outlets, and a constant need for permit-coordinated full rewires. Many are condo-converted and have shared service equipment that needs upgrading.

Common Capitol Hill Projects

Whole-home rowhome rewiring
100A → 200A service upgrades
Knob-and-tube removal
Condo electrical conversions and meter banks
Restaurant & retail electrical along Barracks Row
Emergency repairs & breaker replacement

Landmarks & Areas We Cover

Our crews regularly work near U.S. Capitol, Eastern Market, Lincoln Park, Barracks Row (8th Street SE), and Folger Shakespeare Library. If you're in or around any of these Washington, DC landmarks, we can be there.

Response Time from Our Gaithersburg HQ

Our headquarters is in Gaithersburg, MD, so we regularly serve Capitol Hill and the surrounding area. For after-hours and emergency calls, dial (240) 510-3131.

Why Choose Us

Your Trusted Capitol Hill Electrician

Here's why Capitol Hill businesses and homeowners choose Pirro Electric.

Years in Business

100+

Communities Served

500K+

Jobs Completed

5.0★

Google Rating

FAQ

Capitol Hill Electrician — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from Washington, DC homeowners, property managers, and business owners.

Reviews

What Capitol Hill Customers Say About Pirro Electric

Rated 5.0 out of 5 across 10 verified Google reviews.

"Pirro re-wired my whole townhouse, updated the panel, and replaced every outlet and switch. Professional, friendly, and on time. Couldn't ask for a better company."

JMW

Verified Homeowner

"If you're thinking of going with Pirro — do it. You won't be sorry. I run a medium-sized HOA and wouldn't use any other company for our electric."

Amanda S.

HOA Board Director

"We use Pirro across our portfolio of 50+ commercial retail buildings. Excellent work, responsive, priced competitively, and they get it right the first time."

Timothy M.

Commercial Property Manager

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