Are you a licensed electrician in Washington, DC?

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

Do you handle aluminum wiring remediation in Washington?

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 Washington 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 We rewire to copper, replace outdated panels, and document everything for insurance carriers.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 Washington?

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.

Service Area

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.

Pirro Electric serves Washington, DC from our Gaithersburg headquarters - we regularly serve Washington, D.C. and the surrounding area.

Get a Free Estimate (240) 510-3131

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, 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 for existing customers

Free estimates · Fully insured

Licensed electrical contractor in DC, MD & VA · fully insured · bonded in Virginia · EPA- and OSHA-certified.

What We Do

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

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Residential Electrical in Washington

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

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24/7 Emergency Service in Washington

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

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Aluminum Wiring Remediation in Washington

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

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All Services in Washington

Coverage

Neighborhoods We Serve in Washington

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

Capitol HillGeorgetownDupont CircleLogan CircleShawColumbia HeightsPetworthBrooklandH StreetNavy Yard

ZIP Codes Served

20001 · 20002 · 20003 · 20007 · 20008 · 20009 · 20010 · 20011 · 20016 · 20017 · 20018 · 20019 · 20020

Local Knowledge

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

Coverage

Where We Work in Washington

Pirro Electric crews cover Washington, DC end to end - here are the ZIP codes and neighborhoods we work in most often.

ZIP Codes We Cover in Washington

20001 · 20002 · 20003 · 20007 · 20008 · 20009 · 20010 · 20011 · 20016 · 20017 · 20018 · 20019 · 20020

Neighborhoods We Cover in Washington

Capitol Hill · Georgetown · Dupont Circle · Logan Circle · Shaw · Columbia Heights · Petworth · Brookland · H Street · Navy Yard

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.

Why Choose Us

Your Trusted Washington Electrician

Here's why Washington businesses and homeowners choose Pirro Electric.

Years in Business

100+

Communities Served

98%

Customer Retention

5.0★

Google Rating

FAQ

Washington Electrician - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Reviews

What Washington Customers Say About Pirro Electric

Excerpts from verified Google reviews of Pirro Electric.

"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.

Google Review · Commercial Property Manager

"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

Google Review · Verified Homeowner