Electrician in McLean, VA
Master Electrician Led • Tesla & ChargePoint Certified • Span Smart Panel & Battery Backup Specialists
There are a few zip codes in Northern Virginia where the combination of EV adoption, high-end smart home buildouts, and serious whole-home backup conversations is more concentrated than 22101 and 22102. Rojas Electric works in McLean almost every week — installing Tesla Wall Connectors in three-car garages off Old Dominion Drive, integrating Span smart panels with battery backup for homeowners along Chain Bridge Road, troubleshooting flickering circuits in 1960s-vintage homes around Langley, and rewiring kitchens during the steady stream of high-end remodels that define this corner of Fairfax County. Our owner, Diego Rojas, is a master electrician who personally scopes most McLean jobs over the phone, and our installers are certified for the specific equipment most McLean homeowners want — Tesla, ChargePoint, and Span — which matters for warranty eligibility and long-term support.
Call (703) 810-3693 — Free Phone Estimates • Senior & Veteran Discounts
⚡ Why McLean Homeowners Call Rojas Electric First
Certified Tesla Wall Connector Installer
Required for full Tesla warranty support
Certified Span Smart Panel Technician
One of the few in Northern Virginia
Certified ChargePoint Home Flex Installer
Locally Owned in Fairfax
Not a regional dispatcher
Licensed in Virginia • Fully Insured • 4.9-Star Reputation
Phone-First Scope Discussion
Most quotes without a site visit
Written, Itemized Estimates
Locked before work starts
Senior & Veteran Discounts
Just mention when you call
Fairfax County Permitting Handled Start to Finish
About McLean, VA — One of the Highest EV-Adoption Communities in Virginia
McLean is an unincorporated census-designated place in Fairfax County, with a population of roughly 50,000 at the 2020 Census across the 22101 and 22102 ZIP codes. The community is bordered by the Potomac River to the north, Arlington County to the east, Tysons to the south, and Great Falls and the CIA campus at Langley to the west. McLean is home to the headquarters of several Fortune 500 companies — Capital One, Hilton, Mars, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Freddie Mac all have major presences here — and to a mix of foreign embassies, diplomatic residences, and one of the highest concentrations of high-net-worth households in the Washington metropolitan area.
For electrical contractors, what defines a McLean home is rarely the panel age alone — it is the load profile. A typical 1960s ranch in Pimmit Hills with original 100-amp service is asked to support a finished basement, a kitchen with an induction cooktop, a home theater, two Tesla Wall Connectors in the garage, a heat pump, and a backup battery. The original electrical service was not designed for any of that, and McLean homeowners are among the most consistent customers in Northern Virginia for full service upgrades to 200- or 400-amp service, Span smart panel installations as the central nervous system for solar plus battery plus EV, and dedicated circuits for the appliances and equipment that define modern McLean homes.
The housing stock spans an unusually wide range. The Langley and Salona Village neighborhoods include large 1950s-60s ranches and split levels, many of which have been substantially renovated or torn down and rebuilt. The McLean, Hamlet, and Chesterbrook neighborhoods include 1960s-70s colonials. New construction infill along Kirby Road, Westmoreland Street, and Old Dominion Drive continues to add 4,000–10,000 square foot homes with electrical service sized accordingly. The fact that no single template fits a McLean home is precisely why phone-first scoping by a master electrician — not a junior tech reading from a script — matters here.
McLean, VA — Key Facts
Status
Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia (unincorporated)
Population
~50,144 (2020 U.S. Census)
ZIP codes
22101, 22102, 22103, 22106, 22107, 22108, 22109
Bordered by
Potomac River (north), Arlington County (east), Tysons (south), Great Falls (west)
Major employers/landmarks
Capital One HQ, Hilton, Mars Inc., Booz Allen Hamilton, CIA Headquarters (Langley), Freddie Mac
Major roads
I-495, George Washington Parkway, Route 123 (Dolley Madison Blvd), Route 193 (Georgetown Pike)
Median construction era
Mix of 1950s–1970s original buildout with substantial 2000s–2020s tear-down/rebuild activity
Building permits
Fairfax County (McLean is in Fairfax County, not an independent jurisdiction)
What Working on a McLean Home Actually Requires
McLean has a higher rate of homes with non-trivial electrical projects than almost any other Fairfax County community. A few patterns recur throughout our work here.
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A meaningful share of McLean households have two EVs, sometimes three. A single 40-amp charger circuit was the standard installation five years ago; now the conversation routinely involves two chargers, load management, and a Span panel to manage the combined draw against the home's other loads — heat pumps, induction cooking, pool equipment, finished basement HVAC. We design these systems as systems, not as one charger plus one charger plus hope.
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Homes in Pimmit Hills, Langley, and the older Salona Village blocks were built when the average home had a single refrigerator, a single TV, no central AC in many cases, and no concept of an electric vehicle. Adding modern loads to a 100-amp service is not just a code question — it is a fire risk and an insurance issue. McLean is one of the most consistent areas in Fairfax County for 100-to-200-amp panel upgrades and 200-to-400-amp service upgrades.
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Many McLean lots support detached garages, pool houses, accessory dwelling units, and outbuildings. These almost always require a subpanel installation properly fed from the main panel, with correct conductor sizing for the run distance and a load calculation that accounts for the actual intended use rather than a generic guess.
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Northern Virginia experiences derecho-class summer storms that can knock out power for 2 to 5 days. Battery backup with Span panel integration lets McLean homeowners run essentials — refrigerator, internet, lighting, well pumps where applicable, medical equipment — for the duration of an outage while shedding non-essential loads automatically.
A Note on EV Charger Warranty Eligibility
Tesla Wall Connector installations performed by an uncertified electrician can be excluded from Tesla's installation warranty coverage. ChargePoint has similar certification requirements for its warranty support. If you are spending $500–$1,200 on a charger and another $1,000–$3,500 on installation and circuit work, paying a marginally lower, non-certified installer to save a small percentage of the total cost is a poor trade. Rojas Electric is certified for both, and we put the certification documentation in writing on the estimate.
Permitting in McLean
McLean is in Fairfax County, so all electrical permits for McLean homes are pulled through Fairfax County, not through an independent city office. Most electrical work involving new circuits, panel replacement, EV chargers, hot tubs, additions, and dedicated circuits for major appliances requires a Fairfax County electrical permit and a county inspection. We handle the entire process — application, plan documentation when required, fee payment, inspection scheduling, and walking the inspector through the work. Most McLean projects involving service upgrades to 400-amp service also require Dominion Energy coordination, which we manage on your behalf.
Services We Offer in McLean, VA
Electrical Panel Upgrade & Service Upgrade
100-amp to 200-amp upgrades and 200-amp to 400-amp service upgrades are routine for larger McLean homes and for homes adding EV charging, heat pumps, and battery backup. We coordinate utility involvement with Dominion Energy.
Learn MoreSpan Smart Panel Installation
McLean is one of the most active Span markets in Northern Virginia. Real-time circuit monitoring, smart backup priority, native solar and battery integration — installed and configured by a certified Span technician.
Learn MoreEV Charger Installation — Certified Tesla & ChargePoint
Single, dual, and load-managed multi-charger installations, including the dedicated 240V circuits, panel work where needed, and full Fairfax County permitting.
Learn MoreBattery Backup Installation — EcoFlow + Span Integration
EcoFlow battery backup systems with Span smart panel integration for intelligent circuit-level backup priority — silent, fuel-free, and automatic during summer storm outages. Generator transfer switches available as a secondary option for homeowners needing indefinite runtime.
Learn MoreSmart Panel & Solar Electrical Integration
Complete electrical integration for McLean homes combining battery storage, EV charging, and Span panel intelligence — plus full electrical integration for rooftop solar installed by your solar installer (disconnect, panel work, conduit, connection, Dominion Energy interconnection). Rojas Electric does not install solar panels themselves.
Learn MoreKitchen Remodel Electrical
Kitchen renovation electrical for McLean — induction cooktop and electric range circuits, dedicated dishwasher/disposal/microwave circuits, GFCI compliance per current code, recessed and under-cabinet lighting, smart switch integration. Coordinated with your general contractor and permitted through the appropriate jurisdiction.
Learn MoreBathroom Remodel Electrical
Bathroom remodel electrical for McLean — vanity lighting, damp/wet-rated recessed fixtures, heated floor wiring, GFCI throughout per current code, smart switch and scene programming, dedicated circuits for jetted tubs and towel warmers.
Learn MoreBasement Electrical Finishing
Basement finishing electrical for McLean — recessed lighting, basement bathroom GFCI, dedicated circuits for home theater and exercise, basement subpanel for substantial scope, smoke/CO interconnect, egress per code.
Learn MoreSmart Home & Low Voltage Wiring
Cat6 ethernet, Wi-Fi access point wiring, concealed TV cabling, smart switches, doorbell cameras, and structured cabling for the kind of fully wired McLean homes our clients want.
Learn MoreRecessed Lighting Installation
LED recessed layouts, ceiling fan installation, under-cabinet lighting, and dimmer pairing for McLean kitchens and great rooms.
Learn MoreResidential Electrical
GFCI and AFCI protection, whole-home surge protection, dedicated circuits, smart switches, and outdoor electrical for pool decks and pergolas.
Learn MoreOutlet & Switch Installation
Standard, GFCI, USB-C combination, and weatherproof outdoor outlets. We diagnose why an outlet stopped working — not just replace it.
Learn MoreDedicated Circuits
240V circuits for EV chargers, hot tubs, saunas, and electric ranges; 20-amp dedicated circuits for kitchen appliances, home offices, and home theaters.
Learn MoreElectrical Panel Installation
New panel installations for additions, detached garages, pool houses, and ADUs throughout McLean — including subpanel installations from the main service.
Learn MoreCommercial Electrical
LED retrofits, tenant improvements, and commercial panel upgrades for McLean offices, restaurants, and retail tenants — including Dominion Energy rebate guidance.
Learn MoreElectrical Safety Inspection
Pre-purchase and pre-listing inspections for the active McLean real estate market — written reports suitable for buyer's agents, listing agents, and homeowner's insurance underwriting.
Learn MoreEmergency Electrical
Burning smells, hot panels, scorch marks, sparking outlets, storm damage — call directly and reach a master electrician, not a 24/7 dispatch operator.
Learn MoreWhat Makes Rojas Electric Different in McLean
01. We Are Certified for the Equipment McLean Actually Buys
Tesla Wall Connector, ChargePoint, and Span smart panel — three of the most common purchases in McLean homes. Many electricians install these as one-offs without manufacturer certification. We are certified for all three, which matters for warranty support and for the long-term reliability of the installation.
02. Phone-First Scoping by a Master Electrician
A typical McLean panel upgrade or EV charger conversation can be largely scoped over the phone — panel brand, panel age, amperage, existing loads, and available breaker space. We do that work upfront so the written estimate is accurate before the truck rolls. You do not pay for a discovery visit you do not need.
03. We Design Systems, Not Components
A Span panel installed without thinking about your future solar plans is a missed opportunity. An EV charger installed without considering a second EV joining the household next year is a project that gets redone. We design McLean systems with three to five years of foreseeable load growth in mind.
04. Real Accountability — Local Owner, Local Phone Number
The owner of Rojas Electric, Diego Rojas, is a master electrician based in Fairfax. When something needs attention, you do not navigate a corporate escalation path. You call the same number you called the first time, and you reach the same person.
Rojas Electric vs. The Typical McLean Service Call
| Factor | Rojas Electric | Typical Competitor |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Wall Connector certified | Yes | Often no |
| Span smart panel certified | Yes | Rare in NoVA |
| ChargePoint certified | Yes | Sometimes |
| Battery + Span + solar integration | Single-contractor, single warranty | Often three contractors |
| Master electrician handles phone scoping | Yes | Dispatcher / sales |
| Phone-first scoping | Most jobs | Site-visit and trip-charge model |
| Written, locked estimate | Always | Verbal or change-order driven |
| Fairfax County permitting | Handled start to finish | Sometimes outsourced or skipped |
| Local since | 2017, Fairfax HQ | Often regional / national |
(703) 810-3693 — Call or Schedule Online
Free phone estimates for McLean homes. Two Teslas in the garage, a Span install, a panel upgrade before a kitchen remodel — we have done all of it in McLean this month.
Veteran Discount
Discount on labor for active duty and veteran military members. No paperwork required.
Senior Discount
Discount on labor for homeowners 65 and older. Just mention when you call.
Free Phone Estimates
Most McLean projects are scoped without a site visit. Call, describe what you have, get a real answer.
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About the Master Electrician
Diego Rojas is a master electrician licensed in Virginia and the founder of Rojas Electric, LLC. Diego founded the company in Fairfax, VA in 2017 and personally leads every project the company delivers. He is a certified Tesla Wall Connector installer, a certified ChargePoint installer, and a certified Span Smart Panel technician. When you call Rojas Electric, your project is overseen by him directly.
Request Your Free Estimate in McLean, VA
Whether it is a dual Tesla installation in a Salona Village garage, a Span and battery integration in Langley Forest, a premium Lutron HomeWorks installation in Brentwood, designer-coordinated recessed lighting in Spring Hill, or a 200-to-400 amp service upgrade for a multi-EV household, Rojas Electric is the master-electrician-led contractor McLean homeowners call when they want the work done right the first time.