Established 1968 · Class A Contractor
Northern Virginia’s Electrical Contractor Since 1968
New construction, commercial service, residential electrical, generators, and solar — three generations of Benfield family expertise on every job, from a single service call to a high-rise.
Family-owned, 3 generations Class A #2701016455
VA DPOR · ELE, GFC, AES specialties Master Gas Fitter
In-house gas line + fitting work AES Solar Certified
Authorized solar + battery installer Generac Authorized
Up to 1 MW commercial standby 4.9 / 5
1,160 verified Google reviews
What we do
Four divisions, one family standard: new construction, commercial services, residential electrical, and generators — plus solar and EV charging. Every one matters equally to us.
Our primary business
New construction electrical — from custom homes to high-rises
Benfield Electric’s primary business is electrical contracting for new buildings — commercial and residential. Three generations of family-built expertise on every project, from initial design coordination through final inspection and certificate of occupancy. We work alongside Northern Virginia’s leading general contractors, architects, and developers on jobs of every size.
Commercial capabilities
Every commercial scope. One Class A contractor.
From building shell wiring to specialty systems, we handle every electrical aspect of commercial construction and ongoing service for Northern Virginia properties.
Recent projects across Northern Virginia
Real installs from the last few months — commercial, residential, generator, and solar work.
Mixed-use commercial new construction · Fairfax
Rooftop array install · Northern Virginia
Generac install · Northern Virginia residence
Photovoltaic + battery-ready · Northern Virginia
Residential Service Division
Home electricians you can actually reach
The same company that wires high-rises answers your home’s service call. Panel upgrades, EV chargers, troubleshooting, lighting, code corrections, and emergency work — performed by Benfield’s own licensed electricians, backed by 1,160 verified Google reviews across Northern Virginia.
- Panel upgrades & heavy-ups
- EV charger installation (Level 2)
- Troubleshooting & code corrections
- 24/7 emergency service
Backup Power Division
Standby power for homes & businesses
Our Backup Power Division installs and maintains thousands of standby generators across Northern Virginia — from residential Generac Guardian units to industrial commercial backup systems. Authorized Generac dealer with all four certification levels in-house, plus full Kohler, Cummins, and Briggs & Stratton service.
- Commercial backup (healthcare, hotels, multi-family)
- Residential Generac Guardian + Protector
- Annual maintenance contracts (warranty-protecting)
- 24/7 emergency service for active contract customers
Three generations. One standard.
Since 1968
- 1968
Charles Benfield opens shop in Manassas with one truck and a promise: “Do good work for a fair price.”
- 1979
Incorporated as Benfield Electric Co. of Virginia, Inc.
- 3 Generations
The Benfield family’s second and third generations grow the company into commercial new construction.
- 8,000+
Generator installations completed across Northern Virginia, with ~15,000 maintenance customers.
- Today
Class A contractor to Northern Virginia’s leading builders, businesses, and homeowners.
What our customers say
Real Google reviews from Northern Virginia homeowners and businesses.
Kenny arrived ahead of the projected schedule and got right to inspection of the electrical issue with the panel. He quickly determined that one electric lead coming into the panel was not making proper connection. He extended the cable and reconnected the panel lead. He double checked everything in the panel and confirmed the initial issue of intermittent connection was corrected.
Darryl, the designated tech arrived on time and was very courteous. Darryl answered all the questions I had.
Darryl is awesome. He is professional and knowledgeable.
On time, worked quickly, thoroughly explained my options. Address my concerns. Very good experience.
I received a. Is it to estimate cost of Installation of a whole house generator. Darryl was very professional and friendly. He answered all my questions and provided some great suggestions and advice. I was most impressed with his extensive knowledge and advice. It was a pleasure dealing with him, and I look forward to receiving his estimate
Very professional and pleasant
Sergio was on time and very helpful. Resolved our issue quickly. We will be using Benfield moving forward for our electrical needs.
Great service. Thanks
Great service from Benfield Electric. James Cox quickly diagnosed and resolved my generator issue. He was professional, kind, and efficient. Highly recommend.