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Quail Electrical, LLC
5.0(
60
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Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Very professional. Mr. Jeff Quail is a very hard worker. In a very hot day (Heat index 100), he worked from 8 am to 8 pm in my mud room (No AC), and took only a 15 min. lunch break. He updated our fuse panel to a breaker panel. His price is very and very reasonable. Now we have decided to hire him do our kitchen electrical stuff, adding more dedicated circuits, recess lights, etc. In addition, his personality makes us feel we are doing a business with a friend."
Complete Kitchen
Over and under LED Cabinet lighting
LED accent lighting
LED accent lighting
Accent/Pendent/Recessed LED lighting

+46

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical Techs Corporation
4.8(
32
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Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Opened door to breaker box to see if any were tripped. Did NOT remove panel or trace short at box. Removed switch cover plate and loosened switch in question. Told me it was a 3 way switch and so we went to another room and flipped some switches to find out that one of the switches was in the off position causing the lights to stay off. Pushed the switch and all was good. The effort took less than 30 minutes total. Invoiced $215. Nice guy but charge was excessive."
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Response time1 day
Response rate98%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Baker Electrical, LLC
5.0(
27
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Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"I got my first call from Brad, the owner of Baker Electrical, literally less than two minutes after I had posted my request for an electrician on Angi's List. I do most jobs around my house by myself, including most electrical work, but this job was going to be beyond my level of experience. Brad came out to my home the next day to take a look at what was needed and work up an estimate. During that visit it was clear to me that Brad was exactly the kind of guy I was looking for. When he returned to do the job a few days later, he confirmed, and surpassed my expectations. I could not have been more pleased with his work, his attention to detail and his interactions with me. I will definitely call Baker Electrical the next time I need something done, and I will be very happy to refer him to anyone that might be in need of quality electrical work."
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Norva Electric
4.9(
38
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Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"John at Norva Electric came over checked all of our breakers today, all electric outlets, tightened the breakers, and replaced important burned wires, etc, etc, etc. He was prompt, direct, funny (NYer), and knows his stuff! I highly recommend Norva Electric for any of your electric-centric needs :) Don't do what we did and wait until the last minute when things just aren't working! Best!"
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+9

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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AMI Electric LLC
4.7(
18
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Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I just wanted a consultation, and now I am utilizing AMI for future use cases in my family home rental business to help make all my rental properties smart homes!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate95%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Rick Setzer Electrical Contractor, Inc.
4.6(
7
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Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

When it comes to electrical work, you need installers with the skills to install lasting surfaces, and our team can help you customize your home or commercial property. Our punctual, professional staff is meticulous and detail oriented. Because we perform on site estimates, you can speak with our knowledgeable tradesman who may have some practical advice that you can benefit from.

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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TriUs Electric, Inc.
4.4(
229
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Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Awesome to work with. They replaced a breaker in my panel, same day. Also relocated outlet for fridge. I would definitely recommend."
Kitchen Renovation/Remodel
Kitchen lighting of new construction
Panel Install
Ceiling Fan Install
Generator Install

+1

Response time4 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Mister Sparky
5.0(
8
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Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"On time, professional, completed all work on time and on budget. A very pleasant experience. All employees knowledgeable and pleasant. 6 stars out of 6. Would definitely recommend for any more electrical work going forward."
Response time20 mins
Response rate88%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
A Real Estate Electric, LLC
4.7(
69
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Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Levi was very quick to help us out. He was there within hours of our call. He laid out all of our options for how we could fix the issue with our panel and was incredibly helpful with making us feel safe and taken care of. They even set up the inspection with the city to verify that the work they did was correct! I would recommend this company to anybody in need of great electrical work!"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Electric Synergy Partners, LLC
5.0(
9
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Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"These guys are awesome. Highly recommended. They installed parking lot lighting that is incredible and was done very quickly. I will have them back for other jobs."
Generator Project
Ceiling Fans Project
Electrical Project
Tree Work
Landscaping Project

+28

Response time7 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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FAQs for electrical wiring or panel upgrade projects in Chesapeake, VA

A whole-house surge protector blocks voltage spikes from lightning, grid issues, or even large appliances before they can fry your wiring or electronics. By diverting excess current at the main panel, it shields everything from your HVAC to your phone chargers and can extend the life of pricey appliances. Homeowners in storm-prone regions or with older panels see the biggest payoff, but any home that relies on sensitive electronics benefits.

Most whole-house surge protectors work for two to three years. Low-level spikes—too small to notice—hit your panel every day and slowly wear down the internal components. Once the unit’s capacity is depleted, it can’t prevent a larger surge, so plan to replace it on schedule (or sooner if a major lightning strike occurs) to keep your electronics and HVAC equipment safe.

A surge protector begins guarding your circuits the moment an electrician snaps it into place. Whether the spike originates from a nearby lightning strike or your fridge kicking on, the protector shunts the extra current to ground before it can reach outlets or hard-wired systems, such as your AC. That instant response is why a small upfront cost can save thousands in appliance repairs.

The unit mounts on or next to your main electrical panel. Type 1 models sit on the supply side, catching outside spikes before they hit the breaker. Type 2 devices snap inside the panel and tame surges that start within the house. Either way, placement at the panel lets the protector guard every circuit at once.

Plan to swap the device every three to five years—or sooner if you upgrade your panel, add high-demand appliances, or notice flickering lights and tripped breakers. Relying on a maze of power strips is another red flag that your current setup isn’t keeping up. Replacing the surge protector at these milestones keeps your electrical system on safe footing.

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