Three Generations · Since 1996
Meet the AJ Long Electric Team
AJ Long Electric is a family-owned electrical company headquartered in Fairfax, VA, founded by Master Electrician John Long in 1996 and joined by his son Matt in 2019. The father-son team serves homeowners and businesses across Northern Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland with one standard on every job: high-quality work, honest written pricing, and customer service worth talking about.
Founders John Long (left) and Matt Long (right)
| Team member | Role | With AJLE since | Based in |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Long | Founder & Master Electrician | 1996 | Fairfax, VA |
| Matt Long | General Manager | 2019 | Fairfax, VA |
John Long
Founder & Master Electrician
John founded AJ Long Electric in 1996 from a deeply personal need — providing the kind of stable, dependable income a family relies on, at a time when his daughter required specialized medical care. Three decades later, that founding principle still drives every decision the company makes: treat every customer like family, deliver honest quality work at fair prices, and build something lasting.
John's expertise spans the full range of residential and commercial electrical work — service entrance upgrades, panel replacements, transfer switches and generator hookups, EV charger installs, and the kind of complex diagnostic troubleshooting that comes from decades in the field. He is a licensed Virginia Master Electrician, and AJ Long Electric holds Virginia Class B Contractor license #2705031092 with the Electrical (ELE) classification. The company's separate Maryland and Washington, D.C. electrical license records are listed on the credentials page. You can verify the Virginia license through the Virginia DPOR license lookup.
What started as a one-man operation has grown into one of Northern Virginia's most-reviewed electrical contractors — 1,400+ five-star reviews across four verified Google Business Profiles in Fairfax, Bowie, Burke, and Annandale. The growth has never changed the standard of work or the values that started the company.
I started this business to take care of my family. That same commitment — to be there when it matters and deliver work you can count on — is what we bring to every customer.
Matt Long
General Manager
Matt grew up watching his father build AJ Long Electric. He spent his early career outside the trades — picking up a background in business operations and technology — and rejoined the family business in 2019 to help carry it into its next chapter.
His role spans the operational side of the business: scheduling and dispatch, customer relationships, technology and software integration (including the Housecall Pro platform that runs scheduling and lead capture), and the SEO + content work that puts the company in front of homeowners searching for an honest electrician. The technical electrical work stays with the licensed electrical team led by John Long, Master Electrician; Matt's job is making sure the rest of the business runs cleanly so the technicians can focus on craft.
The transition from one-man operation to a multi-location business with four verified Google Business Profiles (Fairfax HQ, Bowie, Burke, Annandale) has happened largely in the years since Matt joined. The values are unchanged — what's changed is the scale of customers the company can reach.
I came back because what my father built matters. It's not just a business — it's a promise to our community that they'll always get honest service from people who genuinely care.
Three decades of master craftsmanship, plus the operational rigor to match
John brings electrical experience dating to the company's founding in 1996, including panel work, troubleshooting, and code-compliance coordination. Matt manages the operation around that field work: scheduling, permit coordination, follow-through, written estimates, and documented warranty terms.
Practically, this shows up in a few specific ways:
- Honest quotes, in writing, before the work starts. Every job is quoted in writing with no mid-job change orders. The number we give you is the number you pay.
- 5-year warranty on installation labor. Manufacturer warranties pass through; our 5-year labor warranty backs every install.
- Required permits filed under the company electrical license. We prepare required filings and coordinate with the authority serving the project. The authority having jurisdiction controls permit issuance, inspection scheduling, corrections, and final approval.
- Urgent safety concerns prioritized during business hours. Call (571) 444-6886 to describe the condition and confirm the available response window.
Our four verified Google Business Profiles aggregate over 1,400 five-star reviews — see customer reviews for the full set.
Frequently asked questions about our team
- Who owns AJ Long Electric?
- AJ Long Electric is a family-owned business founded by Master Electrician John Long in Fairfax, VA in 1996. His son, Matt Long, joined in 2019 and runs operations. It remains family-owned and operated across Northern Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland.
- Is John Long a licensed master electrician?
- Yes. John Long is a licensed Virginia Master Electrician, and AJ Long Electric holds Virginia Class B Contractor license #2705031092 with the Electrical (ELE) classification. The company also lists separate Maryland and Washington, D.C. electrical license records on its credentials page; current status should be verified through the applicable public lookup.
- Where is AJ Long Electric based?
- AJ Long Electric is headquartered in Fairfax, VA and operates four verified Google Business Profiles in Fairfax, Bowie, Burke, and Annandale. The team serves homeowners and businesses across Northern Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland.
- How do I book the AJ Long Electric team?
- Call (571) 444-6886 or request service online. Our team confirms scheduling and provides a written scope before authorized work starts; applicable warranty terms are documented with the job.
Work with the team
Whether it's urgent troubleshooting, a panel upgrade, or a kitchen renovation, our team confirms the schedule and provides a written scope before authorized project work begins.
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