Walsh Electrical Service

What Walsh Electrical Service does

Walsh Electrical Service (operating as Walsh Electric) is a privately held, founder-owned electrical contracting company founded in 1985 by Ed Walsh and headquartered at 5700-G General Washington Dr., Alexandria, VA. The firm provides residential, commercial, industrial, and government electrical services across Northern Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland. The company employs 16 electricians and master electricians, many with over a decade of tenure, and operates a 24/7 emergency service with a service manager who answers phones directly during business hours.

The company's service portfolio spans general electrical repair and installation, commercial sign and lighting maintenance, pole and site lighting, bucket truck services up to 50 feet, motor controls, switchgear preventive maintenance, infrared thermal imaging for predictive maintenance, surge and lightning protection, submetering, computer network and telephone cabling (including fiber and VoIP), welding, and energy-efficiency retrofits with Dominion Power rebate assistance. Service delivery is direct-to-consumer via phone or website inquiry, with technicians dispatched from the Alexandria headquarters in fully stocked vehicles. The technology stack is conventional trade services equipment rather than a software platform, and the company holds a BBB A+ rating.

Revenue is generated on a quote-based, per-job professional services model across three primary customer segments: commercial and industrial businesses, government and military facilities, and residential homeowners. The company does not publicly disclose revenue or pricing, and no external funding, acquisitions, or institutional ownership is evident. Customer base is broad and vertically diversified, spanning retail, manufacturing, government, hospitality, food service, property management, real estate, religious, and automotive end markets, with over 90% reported customer return rate.

Name

Walsh Electrical Service

Legal name

Walsh Electric

Website

https://walshelectricalservice.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Walsh Electrical Service is a privately held, founder-owned electrical contracting firm in Alexandria, VA, providing residential, commercial, industrial, and government electrical installation, repair, and maintenance services across Northern Virginia, D.C., and Maryland with a staff of 16 electricians.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting Services

NAICS

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (23821), Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (238210)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Contracting & Wiring (IMAFALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electrical Contracting (Commercial/Industrial) (IMAIABAC), Electrical Panel & Service Entrance Emergency Repair (HSAOAEAF)

Keywords

• Electrical contracting services
• Commercial electrical repair
• Residential electrical services
• Lighting maintenance services
• Infrared thermal imaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Electrical Services Labor: Labor-based professional services revenue from electrical repairs, installations, maintenance, and emergency services performed at customer locations. Revenue is transaction-based, generated per service call or project.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Walsh Electrical Service is a licensed electrical contracting company that delivers on-site residential, commercial, industrial, and government electrical services including repairs, installations, lighting maintenance, structured cabling, motor controls, switchgear maintenance, surge protection, and 24/7 emergency response. Services are labor-based, delivered by a staff of master electricians dispatched from the Alexandria, Virginia headquarters with fully stocked vehicles and specialty equipment such as bucket trucks and infrared thermal imaging cameras.

Product overview

Walsh Electrical Service is a traditional electrical contracting services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of residential, commercial, and government electrical services rather than a unified software product or platform. The company operates as a single integrated service provider with distinct operational divisions organized by customer sector (Commercial, Government, Residential) and specialized service lines. The core services portfolio includes electrical repairs and maintenance, lighting systems (retail signs, commercial indoor/outdoor, pole and site lighting, bucket truck services), network and telephone cabling (Cat 5/6/6A, fiber optic, VoIP, structured cabling), predictive maintenance technologies (infrared thermal imaging, switchgear maintenance, motor controls), power protection (surge and lightning), energy management (submetering, Dominion Power rebates), and specialized trades (welding, medium/high voltage work). These services are delivered through a staff of licensed electricians using specialized equipment including bucket trucks and thermal imaging cameras.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Sign Service Repair and maintenance services for commercial signs including neon, fluorescent, and LED varieties, utilizing bucket trucks to service signs up to 30 feet above ground, for retail and commercial property customers.
• Computer Network and Telephone Cabling Complete installation, service and repair of computer networks and telephone systems including Cat 5, Cat 5e, Cat 6 Ethernet cabling, fiber optic installation, WiFi wireless networks, VoIP phone systems, and structured cabling design for commercial and residential customers.
• Lighting Maintenance and Repair Service Professional commercial lighting maintenance services including indoor and outdoor inspections, fixture cleaning, bulb replacement, and optional energy-saving retrofits for commercial properties.
• Infrared Thermal Imaging Predictive maintenance service using infrared thermal imaging technology to detect hidden electrical problems, hot spots, and potential failures in electrical panels, motors, and overhead lines without interrupting business operations.
• Electrical Motor Controls Service Comprehensive motor control preventive maintenance and repair services for AC and DC motor drives in industrial equipment, including inspections, part replacement, and scheduled maintenance programs.
• Surge and Lightning Protection Installation of state-of-the-art code-approved surge and lightning protection equipment to protect buildings and equipment from potentially devastating power surges caused by internal events or external lightning strikes.
• Submetering Electrical Service State-of-the-art submetering systems that improve energy efficiency and monitor electricity usage in multi-tenant commercial buildings with separate certified meters for each tenant space.
• Switchgear Preventative Maintenance Annual preventive maintenance service for switchgear and circuit breakers including visual, mechanical and electrical inspections, tests, upgrades, modifications, and emergency repairs.
• Electrical Repairs and Services General electrical repair and installation services for residential and commercial customers including remodeling, ceiling fans, panel changes, troubleshooting, tenant build-outs, lighting installations, and commercial video security and CCTV.
• Bucket Truck Lighting Services Pole and site lighting maintenance services using bucket trucks capable of repairing light poles up to 50 feet high, with fully stocked trucks for lamps, ballasts, photocells, time clocks, and digital controls.
• Pole and Site Lighting Installation Installation of pole and site lighting up to 30 feet high for car dealerships, shopping centers, churches, and restaurants, including lamp and ballast replacement, new installations, and energy-saving retrofits.
• Welding Services Welding, cutting, repair and fabrication services including LED lighting retrofit, pole light installation and repair, variable frequency drives, medium voltage distribution, high voltage splicing and terminations, megger testing, and underground cable locating.
• Government Electrical Services Specialized electrical services for federal, state, and local government buildings and military facilities including access control, integrated automation, communication systems, electronic surveillance, fire alarm systems, and switchgear with strict regulatory compliance.
• Residential Electrical Services Residential electrical installation and repair services including breaker panel upgrades, computer cabling, lighting, ceiling fans, attic fans, outlet installations, appliance wiring, hot tub wiring, emergency repairs, and electrical code corrections.
• Dominion Power Rebates Assistance Assistance with Dominion Power of Virginia rebate programs for upgrading to energy-efficient commercial lighting systems and controls, covering technologies including T8s, T5s, CFLs, LEDs, and occupancy sensors.

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mr. Electric: Franchised residential and commercial electrical services brand operating across the U.S., including the DC metro area. Directly comparable as a multi-service electrical contractor serving homeowners and commercial customers with a service-van/truck-roll model.
• Mister Sparky Electric: National franchised electrical services brand focused on residential and light commercial work with emergency-service emphasis. Highly comparable to Walsh's residential and commercial service lines, 24/7 dispatch model, and master-electrician positioning.
• Bassett Services: Regional multi-trade home services contractor offering electrical, plumbing, and HVAC across the mid-Atlantic. Comparable to Walsh as a locally owned, multi-decade contractor serving residential and commercial customers in overlapping geographies.

Broad incumbents

• IES Holdings: Public U.S. electrical contractor providing commercial, industrial, and government electrical solutions including switchgear, building systems, and communications. Operates at much larger scale than Walsh but addresses the same end markets with overlapping service lines.
• EMCOR Group: Large public mechanical and electrical construction and services provider serving commercial, industrial, utility, and government customers nationwide. Overlaps significantly with Walsh on commercial and government electrical services at substantially greater scale.
• Comfort Systems USA: Public national provider of mechanical and electrical services for commercial, industrial, and institutional customers. Comparable service-line overlap (commercial electrical installation, maintenance, and service) but at much broader geographic and scale footprint.
• ServiceMaster Restore: National franchised property restoration and emergency-services brand with electrical-restoration capabilities. Comparable to Walsh on 24/7 emergency service delivery to residential and commercial customers via a regional contractor network.

Emerging players

• Tri-City Electric Co. Mid-Atlantic electrical contractor serving commercial, industrial, and institutional customers in the DC/Virginia region. Directly comparable geographically and by customer mix, with overlapping service lines in commercial electrical, switchgear, and government work.

Regional players

• Cohn Electric: Regional electrical contractor serving Northern Virginia with residential and commercial services. Closest direct geographic peer to Walsh in the Alexandria/VA market with overlapping service portfolio.

Others

• R.A. Stanger & Associates: Mid-Atlantic electrical contractor serving commercial and industrial customers. Adjacent peer to Walsh on commercial electrical services, switchgear, and industrial maintenance within the same DC-metro region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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