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. Matt learned alongside his father as a teenager and later returned with experience in operations and business development. 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 | Began helping around age 13 | Fairfax, VA |
John Long
Founder & Master Electrician
After 15 years with IBEW Local 26, John wanted a steadier balance between earning a living and being there for his family. In 1996, he started the business known today as AJ Long Electric, giving him more control over his work and his time at home. That purpose still shapes the company: do careful work, give honest advice, and be there when people need you.
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 — 1,463 Google 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 began helping his dad around age 13 and learned the trade alongside him through his teenage years. After college, his career took him to California, where he led teams and developed experience in operations and business development. He returned to be closer to family and work alongside John.
Today, Matt leads the team and organizes the systems that support its work, from scheduling and customer communication to technology and the company's online presence. John continues to contribute his electrical expertise and support. Each brings something different to the business they share.
John had already spent decades earning people's trust through careful work and honest advice. Matt helped make that reputation easier to find and brought new tools and organization to the work behind it.
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.
- Five years of warranty on installation labor. Manufacturer warranties pass through; our quoted electrical installations include five years of workmanship coverage.
- 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 have 1,463 reviews in total — 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, learned alongside John as a teenager and now leads the team with his father’s expertise and support. 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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