Contents
From the meter to the last light switch.
Wiring, rewiring, underground runs, service upgrades, breakers, lighting, fans, generators, surge protection, voice and data, and the code corrections that come with older houses.
- 01Service upgrades & panelsAmp service upgrades, breakers, panel replacements and conversions, done to code and coordinated with BGE.
- 02Wiring & rewiringNew circuits, whole-house and partial rewiring, underground runs, remodels and new construction.
- 03Lighting, fans & fixturesRecessed, pendant and under-cabinet lighting, outdoor and security lighting, ceiling and exhaust fans.
- 04Surge, backup power & safetyWhole-home surge protection, generators and auxiliary power, carbon monoxide detectors.
- 05Troubleshooting, repair & code fixesElectrical inspections, troubleshooting, repairs and code-violation corrections.
- 06Commercial electricalOffices, shops and garages: lighting, exit signs, voice and data, control panels and service work.
In their own words
“We are committed to providing total customer satisfaction while maintaining our record for quality, integrity, honesty and innovation.”
- Quality
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- Honesty
- Innovation
A customer, in her words
“You want to sleep at night knowing the work was done right and with safety as a top priority. You want Justified.”
Let me state for the record that this is not the cheapest guy in town. And when it comes to electrical work, you don't want the cheapest guy. You want the best. You want to know you are in good hands and that you are working with an honest owner with exceptional knowledge and skills. You want reputable and you want a fair price. And most importantly, you want to sleep at night knowing the work was done right and with safety as a top priority. You want Justified.
We needed major work done. We researched, we got in the quotes, we checked those ratings and reviews. And everything added up and pointed to Justified. Like I said, a little higher than some, but no gouging, no surprises, and from beginning to end, we knew we were in good hands. We can not recommend them highly enough and I will be spreading this review everywhere I can.
Thank you so much for excellent work and above all else, piece of mind.
Honest, personable, reasonable prices. Would use again.
From our job files
Work set straight and true.
Local knowledge
Wired for eastern Baltimore County.
A century of houses sits between the city line and the Gunpowder. Each era hides its own wiring, and we know what to look for in every one. BGE is the utility everywhere we work; Baltimore County handles permits outside the city.
- 1900s–1940s
Rowhouses, bungalows, city-line homes
Knob-and-tube, cloth cable, fuse boxes, 60-amp services. Parkville, Overlea, Towson, the city.
- 1950s–1970s
Brick ranchers, split-levels, Cape Cods
Ungrounded two-wire circuits, original 100-amp panels, some aluminum branch wiring, Federal Pacific and Zinsco panels.
- 1980s–1990s
Colonials and townhouse communities
Panels at capacity after basements, hot tubs and second HVAC systems were added.
- 2000s–today
Honeygo, White Marsh, custom homes
Sound wiring. The work is lighting, surge protection, generator hookups and new circuits.
Where we work
Perry Hall and the towns around it.
Justified Electrical Services works out of Perry Hall in eastern Baltimore County. Most of our calls come from the Belair Road and Harford Road corridors, out to White Marsh and Kingsville and in toward Towson and the city.
- Perry HallHome base
- NottinghamOur mailing address
- White MarshEast along I-95
- ParkvilleAlong Harford Road
- Overlea & FullertonJust past the city line
- KingsvilleNorth along the Gunpowder
- TowsonThe county seat
- BaltimoreInto the city
Straight answers
Electrical questions, answered.
I smell something burning near an outlet or the panel. What should I do?
Turn off the breaker for that area, or the main breaker, if you can reach it safely, then call an electrician. If you see smoke or flames, get everyone out and call 911.
A burning or hot-plastic smell usually means a connection is overheating: a loose wire on an outlet, a failing breaker or an overloaded cord. Do not keep using the circuit to see if it happens again. Unplug what you can without touching anything hot.
Do older Baltimore County homes still have knob-and-tube wiring?
Some do. Houses built before about 1940, common in Parkville, Overlea, Towson and Baltimore City, may still have knob-and-tube in walls and attics, even after other updates.
It has no ground, the insulation gets brittle, and it was never meant to be covered by attic insulation or carry modern loads. Many insurers ask about it. An inspection tells you whether any of it is still live and what to replace first.
How do I know if I need a service upgrade?
You likely need one if your panel is full, breakers trip when big appliances run, you have a 60- or 100-amp service and are adding central air, a heat pump, an electric range, a hot tub or an EV charger, or your panel is a brand with known problems.
The honest way to decide is a load calculation, not a guess. Sometimes a new panel on the same service is enough; sometimes the service itself needs to grow.
Is whole-home surge protection worth it?
For most homes, yes. A surge protector installed at the panel helps protect everything in the house, including HVAC controls, appliance boards and electronics, from surges caused by storms and utility switching.
It works best together with good grounding and point-of-use surge strips for sensitive electronics. It cannot stop a direct lightning strike, but it handles the far more common smaller surges.
Can you add recessed lighting to an existing ceiling?
Usually, yes. Slim LED recessed fixtures need very little ceiling space and can be installed through small openings, with the wiring fished above the ceiling.
Ceilings with an attic above are easiest. Between floors, joist direction and plumbing or ductwork decide the layout, so we plan the spacing before cutting anything.
How do I check that an electrician is licensed in Maryland?
Use the license search on the Maryland State Board of Electricians website, part of the Maryland Department of Labor. Search the electrician's name or license number and confirm the license is active.
Maryland licenses master, journeyperson and apprentice electricians. Ask who will hold the permit, and make sure the company carries insurance.
How it works
No gouging. No surprises.
Call (410) 663-1026 to set up an appointment, or send a request and we’ll call you back.
(410) 663-1026Call or send a request
Call (410) 663-1026 or use the form. Tell us what’s happening and where.
We look at the job
We come out, see the real conditions and explain what we find in plain words.
A clear price
You get a straight price before any work begins. No gouging, no surprises.
Done right, tested, labeled
Work done to code, with permits where they’re required, and a clean site when we leave.