Electrician in Washington, DC
Pirro Electric is a trusted electrical contractor serving Washington, D.C. businesses and residents. From Capitol Hill offices and Georgetown storefronts to Northwest DC homes and Northeast DC developments, our team delivers expert electrical services across all four quadrants of the nation's capital. We're fully licensed to work in D.C. and familiar with the district's unique permitting requirements.
Call our Washington 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 Washington and the broader DMV since 2003. Whether you searched for a Washington electrician near me, an emergency electrician in Washington, 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.
Electrical Services in Washington, DC
Pirro Electric delivers a full range of electrical services to Washington homes and businesses.
Commercial Electrical in Washington
- Tenant improvements & build-outs
- Lighting design & retrofits
- Electrical panel upgrades
- Code compliance & inspections
- Fire alarm & security systems
Residential Electrical in Washington
- Whole-home rewiring
- Outlet & switch installation
- Ceiling fan & light fixture installation
- Generator installation
- EV charger installation
24/7 Emergency Service in Washington
- Power outage response
- Electrical hazard repair
- Circuit breaker issues
- Smoke & burning smell diagnosis
- Storm damage restoration
Aluminum Wiring Remediation in Washington
- Aluminum-to-copper rewiring
- Federal Pacific panel replacement
- Occupied building remediation
- Condo & apartment rewiring
- Insurance-required upgrades
Neighborhoods We Serve in Washington
From core neighborhoods to nearby communities, Pirro Electric covers all of Washington, DC.
ZIP Codes Served
20001 · 20002 · 20003 · 20007 · 20008 · 20009 · 20010 · 20011 · 20016 · 20017 · 20018 · 20019 · 20020
Electrical Challenges Specific to Washington
Every neighborhood has its own quirks. Here's what we routinely see in Washington, DC.
Washington, D.C.'s housing stock is overwhelmingly pre-1950, meaning knob-and-tube remnants, undersized 60–100A services, original federal-style fuse panels, and aluminum wiring in mid-century apartment conversions. D.C. permitting and DCRA inspections add complexity that we manage end-to-end.
Common Washington Projects
- Rowhome rewiring with DCRA permit coordination
- Service upgrades from 100A to 200A
- Aluminum wiring remediation in condo conversions
- Restaurant & retail build-outs
- Commercial tenant improvements
- Emergency power restoration
Landmarks & Areas We Cover
Our crews regularly work near U.S. Capitol, National Mall, Union Station, Georgetown waterfront, and Nationals Park. 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 Washington, D.C. and the surrounding area. For after-hours and emergency calls, dial (240) 510-3131.
Your Trusted Washington Electrician
Here's why Washington businesses and homeowners choose Pirro Electric.
Washington Electrician — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from Washington, DC homeowners, property managers, and business owners.
What Washington 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
Contact Pirro Electric — Serving Washington, DC
Family-owned, licensed and insured electrical contractor. Available 24/7 for Washington emergency calls.
Phone (24/7)
(240) 510-3131Hours
Always open — 24/7 emergency service
Headquarters
Pirro Electric, Inc. · 7836 Airpark Rd. Ste E, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Licensed in Maryland, Virginia & Washington, D.C.
Other Service Areas Near Washington
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