About Sterling Electrical
Established in 2016, Sterling Electrical is a locally-owned top-rated electrician contractor focused on residential service work in Washington, DC and the surrounding suburbs. Specialties include panel upgrades, EV chargers, whole-home surge protection, generator installation, knob-and-tube and aluminum wiring repair, and smart-home / low-voltage wiring. The shop is known for explaining the work in plain English before quoting it, never running cash-only off-the-books jobs, and pulling proper permits on everything past a like-for-like outlet swap. Active state license and full liability insurance on every truck.
Sterling Electrical serves homeowners across Washington, DC and surrounding ZIP codes including 20001, 20003, 20007, 20011, 20016. Pricing is up-front and quoted in writing before any work begins, with no obligation if the estimate isn't right for your project.
Services offered
- EV charger install (Level 2)
- Solar disconnect & inverter install
- Whole-home surge protection
- Code-compliance inspection
- Dedicated circuits for major appliances
- Knob-and-tube & aluminum rewire
- Smart-home wiring
- Recessed lighting
Service area
Sterling Electrical covers Washington and the surrounding metro, typically responding to addresses within 25–35 miles of 20003. Same-day appointments are commonly available for non-emergency requests booked before noon, and 24/7 emergency dispatch is offered for active leaks, electrical hazards, no-heat/no-cool calls, and lockouts when applicable.
Licensing & insurance
FixNearMe verifies that Sterling Electrical holds an active DC contractor license (#DC-966826) and carries general liability insurance covering work at residential properties. We re-verify licensing annually and remove any pro whose status lapses or whose review pattern deteriorates.
How to request a quote
Use the free quote form on this page to send your job details directly to Sterling Electrical and up to two other nearby electricians in Washington. You'll receive up-front written quotes — usually within an hour during business hours — so you can compare apples to apples before booking.