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    DD
    Elgin, IL·

    Handyman, Smoke detectors door bells and intercom and central vacuum work, Electrical

    "Professional , punctual , cleaned up after they finished ."

    Mike C. in January 2022

    West Suburban Electric, Inc. Logo
    West Chicago, IL·

    Electrical Services

    "Jim was the first to answer my call of request. I normally do not go with the very first person of hire concerning work done on my home. He called each morning for accurate scheduling and showed up on time. When Jim arrived I found him to be a politely warm and friendly businessman. I found Jim to be an experienced electrician, knowledgeable and informative. He understood right away what was needed to get the job done and did it well. I would recommend Jim to anyone needing an experienced electrician to get the job done efficiently. Jim went out of his way to do a complete and exceptional job for me in installing electrical outdoor lights to my detached garage. I'm pleased with the way he neatly positioned the wiring, etcquickly and accuratelyprofessionally well done. At one point, I was indecisive concerning the actual light fixtureswasn't exactly sure what I wanted. He was patient and helped me to decide. Again, I'm well pleased. I will certainly call on Jim in the near future for electrical work that needs installation and/or repair.. Thanks much Jim for a job well done. Peggy Randolph"

    Peggy and John R. in October 2014

    G-O Handyman Services Logo
    Chicago, IL·

    Handyman, Floor Repair, Duct Cleaning

    "Professional, prompt and knowledgeable."

    Lashunda S. in May 2022

    Garland Properties Inc. Logo
    Schaumburg, IL·

    Plumbing, Electrical

    "Work was done on time and professionally. A very old toilet was removed and replaced. It was a messy and difficult job and was completed to our total satisfaction. The area was even left clean."

    Roselynn D. in December 2021

    McGregory Quality Painting & Finishes Logo
    Pingree Grove, IL·

    Painting

    "McGregory painting was everything I hoped for and more. Not only did Luke finish ahead of the schedule we agreed on, he did extra work just to make sure everything was perfect. Not a drop of splattered paint or speck of dust left behind either. From start to finished project, pleased every step of the way. Hire them."

    William C. in May 2023

    PH
    Bellwood, IL·

    Lighting and fans, Outlets and switches, Electrical Outlets , and 1 more

    "Devon was prompt and efficient installing two motion sensor lights. His price was more than fair and he suggested a few other electrical fixes in the garage that needed to be done for safety reasons. He was professional and experienced and I highly recommend him for your electrical needs."

    Michael H. in December 2019

    Pro-Care Sign & Electric Co. Logo
    Schaumburg, IL·

    Signs, Exterior Building Lighting

    "Same day service and it looks great."

    Tim T. in August 2022

    TF
    Naperville, IL·

    Hardwood, Tile

    "Brian did an excellent job repairing some tiles and then a custom Carrara marble backsplash in the kitchen. Awesome quality, clean, courteous. Very talented craftsmanship !"

    Alison R. in November 2019

    Tasho Electric Logo
    Winfield, IL·

    Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade, Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair

    "Aris Tasho contacted me within a day of when I posted the job on Home Advisor and he was able to come out to give me an estimate the same day. He was on time for the estimate and scheduled the work within 3 days. He was on time to install my lighting fixtures and installed the lights in about 5 hours. He was very polite, neat, and did an excellent job installing the fixtures. I thought the price was fair. I would highly recommend Tasho Electric!"

    Betsy S. in December 2018

    UE
    Elk Grove Village, IL·

    Outlets, Fixtures, Panel Upgrade , and 1 more

    "We needed a circuit breaker replaced and within 2 minutes of me contacting Home Advisor, Upgrade Electric responded and dispatched an electrician to our home! The owner of the company called me himself to get exact details of our problem, therfore the electrician was prepared, arrived within 10 minutes and fixed our problem immediately!I was extremely impressed with the professionalism of everyone I came into contact with.I would recommend this company to anyone.I 've already shared my story with several friends."

    Carolyn K. in October 2012

    AS
    Burr Ridge, IL·

    Electrical, Handyman, Tree removal / trim , and 2 more

    "I cannot say enough good things about Abraham and his team. They were indispensible during a challenging and stressful move. Not only did they do a superb job of installing a ceiling fan to an 18ft ceiling, multiple patch repairs, seamlessly replacing and installing bathroom extractor fans that into non standard sized spaces, filling countless nail holes and repainting, and reattaching a dislodged dishwasher, Abraham did all of this amidst the chaos of a move and made MULTIPLE trips to Home Depot to color match paints when I provided the wrong cans. He was patient, thorough, and went WAY above and beyond any expectations in both service, execution, and generosity. If you have anything you need done in your home, make these guys your first call!"

    Emily S. in October 2020

    Power Tron Logo
    Wood Dale, IL·

    "I had really good experience with this company. I call to get some light fixtures install also a camera in my garage and some outlets. They are very professional and the price was really reasonable. I will definitely will hire them again for future projects."

    Luis M. in April 2023

    PE
    Wheaton, IL·

    Electrical

    "Had two pendant lights installed and a light fixture moved so it was centered over the kitchen table. Will definitely use this company again for any electrical projects."

    Sean B. in August 2021

    SS
    Addison, IL·

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    "JOE AND HIS STAFF HAVE DONE AN EXCEPTIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL JOB. THEY WERE VERY CLEAN AND COMPLETED THE JOB WHEN PROMISED. I HAVE NO DOUBT THAT IF A PROBLEM SHOUD OCCURR IN THE FUTURE, THEY WILL BE THERE TO FIX IT. HOWEVER, THERE IS NOT GOING TO BE ANY PROBLEM BECAUSE THE ORIGINAL JOB WAS DONE CORRECTLY. I HAVE ALREADY RECOMMEMDED THEM TO MY RELATIVES AND FRIENDS WHO HAVE ALREADY CALLED THEM FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A GENERAC GENERATOR."

    PAT P. in August 2013

    GLP Electric Logo
    Chicago, IL·

    Residential, Electrical Repairs & Installations, Commercial , and 6 more

    "Almost unbelievable service from a fantastic company, practically unheard of nowadays. From the very first call, estimate, follow up questions job completion, not one fault. Carlos and his father installed a Tesla wall charger and an additional 20amp outlet in my garage. The installation and attention to detail was impeccable. This company cares about quality of work and their customers. I highly recommend, I couldn't be more happy."

    Scott P. in February 2023

    Cordial Electric, Inc. Logo
    Lombard, IL·

    Electrical

    "We have used Cordial Electric for many projects over the years. They have completely rewired our basement, replaced our circuit breaker box, replaced old outlets with new, and fixed outdoor lighting. They are always professional, on time, no-nonsense on the job site. Their prices are competitive and I would never use another electrician than Cordial Electric. You will not be disappointed."

    Jenny S. in July 2020

    Etling Construction LLC Logo
    Barrington, IL·

    Electric Car Charging Stations

    "Very professional. Came in and did the installation in a few hours and cleaned up afterwards. Definitely recommend for anyone looking to get a quality EV charger installed!"

    luke L. in April 2023

    Parker Electric Company Logo
    Naperville, IL·

    Electrical

    "We hired Parker Electric to install several new LED canned lights into our existing kitchen as well as retrofit some old cans and have a island fixture and remove old fixtures. Brian, the owner, contacted me within an hour of my HomeAdvisor submittal to review my needs and provided a very competitive written quote soon after. Once hired, we scheduled the work a few days later. David, his master recessed can electrician, arrived for the apportionment and reviewed the job, provided expert advice on the layout, and then proceeded to complete the job quickly and on budget. This included correcting some previous non code junction box issue he found without charging me extra to correct. Both David and Brian were professional, courteous and sought my input when any question came up. I would say they wanted to make sure I was extremely happy with the job before considering it completed. I would not hesitate to call Parker Electric for any further electrical work and would highly recommend you give them a chance to bid your project!! The difference with Parker is they will help you with suggestions to your project instead of just doing the work. It was a real pleasure doing business with them."

    Scott S. in March 2020

    KE
    St. Charles, IL·

    "Mr Ken WRIGHT did Best & Super job done on time finish. He work like familiar work faster & all thingâ s great job ð ð ¼ Iâ m proude to I found Mr Ken & I definitely give another work for mine & my family friends Recommended Iâ m so happy with his job. Thanks Mr Ken .. see you soon Thank you again God bless!!!"

    Atul P. in June 2023

    Mike's Electrical Contracting Services Logo
    Hanover Park, IL·

    Recessed can lights, Switches, Outlets, Kitchen lights/ Under Cabinet lights , and 2 more

    "Mike came out on time. He did a wonderful job. The work requested was to replace a bad Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter receptacle and a new outlet for my newly installed garage door opener. He was here for about 2 1/2 hrs. at an amazing low cost to me. He even installed a switch that was bad that I didn't know about for it has been in there for many years."

    Ronald P. in December 2018

    Vienne Home Services Logo
    Warrenville, IL·

    Tile installation, Painting, Drywall

    "Jake was very thorough with our cabinet painting project. He repaired a few minor drawer issues, was very neat and tidy. He finished the job in the estimated time frame. He did an excellent job and we had several compliments from friends. We will definitely hire him for future projects!"

    Amy S. in October 2018

    SE

    In business since 2022

    Elmhurst, IL·

    Electrical, Lighting, Electrical

    About us: "Salinas Electric is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have several years of hands-on experience to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!"

    ES

    In business since 2023

    About us: "Edgar is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business."

    WE
    Woodstock, IL·

    Electrical Repairs, Electrical Installation Projects, Electrical Panel Upgrades

    "Very accommodating with scheduling and super friendly staff. They swapped some old fixtures and installed some new ones as well as helped with switch work. Would hire again!"

    Leslie M. in August 2021

    Top Grade Electric Logo
    Oswego, IL·

    Electrical Remodels, Electrical troubleshooting, Electrical Additions , and 2 more

    "Steven provided excellent work and was priced very reasonable."

    Michael D. in November 2022

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How much do electricians typically cost?

  • Carol Stream, Illinois Average
    $320
  • Typical Range
    $157 - $566
  • Low End - High End
    $75 - $900

Frequently asked questions

  • An electrician’s cost per hour comes in between $50 and $100. It’ll vary depending on your location and the type or professional you hire. Areas with a higher cost of living can expect to pay on the higher end of that scale. Licensing level may also increase the price.
  • Usually you’ll pay a higher rate for the first hour. This covers their travel and time expense. Emergency or after-hours rates are usually higher too – expect to pay an emergency fee of up to $300 plus a higher hourly rate.

Electricians do a fair amount of larger remodeling and new construction projects but also common residential projects including:

For cost information related to the above tasks, visit our Electrical Cost Guide.

  1. Do you have a license to perform electrical work in this state?
    All states require an electrical license or work performed under a Master Electrician. You should also ask how many on the job hours of experience they have.
  2. Do you have insurance?
    Never use one who isn’t insured. You can ask to see proof of insurance.
  3. Do you have prior work references?
    You might skip this for small jobs like installing a light or outlet. For larger projects, always get references.
  4. What are your rates?
    Always ask up front. Getting a detailed quote up front is the best way to go.
  5. Who is going to do the actual work?
    Often, a Master Electrician will come out to diagnose and bid on projects, but they have their apprentice and journeyman electricians do the work. This isn’t a terrible thing, in fact it’s common practice. The Master’s license is on the line with any work he supervises.
  6. Is your work warrantied or guaranteed?
    Any reputable company or contractor warranties their work, usually for at least a year.
  7. Are you usually on time?
    Overbooking is a frequent problem with electrical work. Often, a service call goes long, and they end up showing up at your home late. This common complaint is easily remedied with an up-front and honest discussion. If they can’t be on time, make sure they’ll call.

1. Don’t Be Misled by an Electrician’s Hourly Rates

A truly skilled, well-equipped professional with a truck full of parts that charges $100 an hour can be a much wiser choice than an inexperienced hack, working with inadequate tools and no parts, but charging much less. Often, more experienced professionals get the job done quickly with warrantied work.

2. Compare Travel Charges

Rates reflect travel times. Travel charges can have a big impact on your costs and are in some ways easier to compare than hourly rates. Many electricians spend a third or more of their time navigating traffic on their way to a jobsite. Every contractor must find a way to pay for the expense of driving each day.

3. Bundle Repair Jobs Together

When you feel it’s time to call a pro, review your list and then conduct a mini-inspection of your home. Look for faulty switches and dysfunctional or crowded outlets. When the electrician comes, you’ll save money and time by getting everything taken care of at once.

4. How to Prepare & What to Know Before the Electrician Arrives
  • Be as thorough and detailed in describing your needs to your contractor. The more they know, the quicker the job will go.
  • Before they arrive, prepare a precise list of items you want serviced. Electricians have budgeted their time for a service call. They don’t have time for additional requests once they are on site.
  • Make sure the electrical panel box is accessible. You’ll pay for the time it takes to access it.
  • Clear away fragile items, knickknacks and furniture from areas where you expect the them to work.
  • If you have questions about the project, ask them before they start. Most are happy to run you through the problem and the process of fixing it.
  • Ask about potential issues after the work is complete. During a service call a professional will spot any potential hazards.
  • You’ll lose power to parts of your home while they work. Be prepared to pause anything you’re doing during the service call.
  • In most cases you’ll have the option to either pay at the time of service or have a bill sent to you. You’ll be able to pay with cash, credit and sometimes check.
5. Install Money-Saving Electrical Fixtures
  • By switching from ordinary incandescent light fixtures or bulbs to fluorescent or LED ones, you can substantially reduce energy consumption in your home.
  • Motion detector switches can help you save money on outdoor lighting while at the same time providing very cost-effective security to your home.
  • Creative landscape lighting and indoor accent lighting can make your home more appealing to you, your guests and potential buyers in the future.

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Carol Stream Electricians are rated 4.9 out of 5 based on 1185 reviews of 1185 pros.

The HomeAdvisor Community Rating is an overall rating based on verified reviews and feedback from our community of homeowners that have been connected with service professionals. See individual business pages for full, detailed reviews.


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Recent Job Requests for Electricians in Carol Stream, IL

  • NewProject Location: Carol Stream, IL
    Date: 06/02/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    Electrical fixtures : Other fixtures
    Electrical fixtures : Exterior lights
    When would you like this request to be completed?: ASAP - Within 1-2 Days
    Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
  • NewProject Location: Carol Stream, IL
    Date: 05/31/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    When would you like this request to be completed?: Still in planning & budgeting phase
    Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
  • NewProject Location: Carol Stream, IL
    Date: 05/30/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    Historical Work: No
    Desired Completion Date: Within 1 week
    Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
    Project description: Electrical panel upgrade only
    Comment: I need a licensed electrician quote on a residential property. I need a quote on a labor cost and replacement of the panel, this is 100amp i believe, so we would need bigger one. Also to include the replacement breakers and wiring, as we have noticed some corrosion as well. THis is a safety issue Burned or Scarred Equipment or Components. It appeared that equipment or components were visibly burned or scarred. Equipment or components need to be protected and in good condition for safety to prevent a fire. It was not determined at time of inspection what caused the damage. It is recommended to ask the current owner about this and to obtain paperwork on all modifications, upgrades and repairs prior to close. It is recommended to have a qualified specialist review and replace panel for safety.
  • Project Location: Carol Stream, IL
    Date: 05/25/23
    Historical Work: No
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
    Project description: Electrical panel upgrade only
    Location: Home/Residence
    Comment: Ceiling fan installation
  • Project Location: Carol Stream, IL
    Date: 05/24/23
    Type of phone: Basic
    Location: Home/Residence
    Desired Completion Date: Within 1 week
    Request Stage: Ready to Hire
    # of Phones: 1
    Select phone features: Caller ID
    Comment: Need to have house phone connected
  • Project Location: Carol Stream, IL
    Date: 05/23/23
    Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Location: Home/Residence
    Is this an emergency?: No
  • Project Location: Carol Stream, IL
    Date: 05/13/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    Is this an emergency?: No
    After Business Hours: No
    Historical Work: No
    Covered by Insurance: No
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
    Electrical fixtures : Ceiling fan or chandelier
    Services Needed: Replace an old fixture
    Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
  • Project Location: Carol Stream, IL
    Date: 05/13/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    Is this an emergency?: No
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Request Stage: Ready to Hire
    Electrical fixtures : Switches
    Comment: I need someone to troubleshoot and repair power to a garbage disposal. It could be a defective switch or the garbage disposal. The disposal is only 3 months old.
  • Project Location: Carol Stream, IL
    Date: 05/12/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    Is this an emergency?: No
    After Business Hours: No
    Historical Work: No
    Covered by Insurance: No
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Request Stage: Ready to Hire
    Electrical fixtures : Recessed lights
    Services Needed: Install a new fixture
    Comment: recessed lighting in bedroom. Attic above
  • Project Location: Carol Stream, IL
    Date: 05/11/23
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
    Location: Home/Residence
    Is this an emergency?: No
  • Project Location: Carol Stream, IL
    Date: 05/06/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    Is this an emergency?: No
    After Business Hours: No
    Historical Work: No
    Covered by Insurance: No
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
    Electrical fixtures : Ceiling fan or chandelier
    Services Needed: Replace an old fixture
    Comment: Replace 3 light fixtures. Two are chandeliers and one is a bathroom fixture

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