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Outlets, Switches & GFCI Installation in Quantico & Northern Virginia
We add and replace outlets and switches, including GFCI outlets for kitchens, baths, garages and outdoors, and safe grounded outlets for older homes. Most outlet and switch jobs take less than a day.
- Expert electrician
- 20+ years of experience in the industry
- Emergency calls 24/7
When to call
- Outlets are loose, cracked, warm or do not work
- You have two-prong outlets with no ground
- There is no GFCI near water: kitchen, bath, garage, basement or outside
- You need more outlets and use extension cords now
- You want dimmers, USB outlets or a switch at both ends of a room
Step by step
- We test the circuit and find the cause of any problem first.
- We replace or add outlets and switches with new, rated devices.
- We test every outlet for correct wiring and ground.
- We leave the cover plates straight and the area clean.
What it costs
Typical Northern Virginia market range (not a quote)
| Job | Market range |
|---|---|
| Replace an outlet or switch in the same spot | $100 to $250 per device |
| GFCI outlet on an existing circuit | $150 to $300 per outlet |
| New outlet in a new spot (from an existing circuit) | $200 to $450 per outlet |
| New light switch in a new spot | $150 to $325 per switch |
Market data for Northern Virginia, not a quote from Electric Sandro. Checked November 2026. Sources: Homewyse, ZIP 22134, Angi, Washington DC, Angi, HomeGuide, and prices published by one Northern Virginia electrician. Your price depends on your home, the parts and the permit fee.
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Outlets, Switches & GFCI: our work and ideas
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Outlets, Switches & GFCI questions
Straight answers to what Northern Virginia homeowners ask most.
Can a GFCI outlet go bad?
Yes. GFCI outlets wear out. Press TEST once a month. If it will not trip or will not reset, or it trips with nothing plugged in, have it replaced.
How do I reset a GFCI outlet?
Press RESET firmly. If it will not reset, another GFCI on the same circuit or the breaker may be tripped. If it still will not reset, call an electrician.
What is a tamper-resistant outlet?
It has shutters inside the slots, so a child cannot push a key or pin into it. Code requires them in new work in homes.
Can I swap two-prong outlets for three-prong?
Only if there is a ground wire, or if the outlet is GFCI protected and labeled "No equipment ground". We check which one your home can have.
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