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    DD
    Lisle, 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

    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

    HB
    Arlington Heights, IL·

    Electrical Repairs

    "Great quality work at an affordable price. Hristo showed up on time, gave a clear estimate for the job and got to work right away. Although a couple of unexpected complications came up during the process, Hristo quickly came up with creative solutuons. I now have awesome looking ceiling recessed lights and a perfectly installed Ring security camera above my garage. Will definitely call Hristo again for similar jobs in the future."

    Alex G. in November 2023

    MS
    Saint Charles, IL·

    Handyman, Tile, Plumbing , and 1 more

    "On time, friendly. Would hire again."

    37889640ABC1703017032E05AC2AD758C705E066D458E0E891E779CE4035709C B. in May 2025

    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

    D. Grand Electric, Inc. Logo
    Wheaton, IL·

    Electrical

    "Colin and his partner were excellent to work with. They are professional, experienced, quick, and clean. I had flush mounted lights put in as well as several light fixtures in and outside of my home, installed. He finished everything in two days. Additionally, I found his pricing to be fair. I checked with several other electricians and they had similar pricing but I felt that they didn’t explain the process of what they were doing as well as Colin did, which indicated to me that they did not have as much experience. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to get lights done to their home or any other electrical work. He is honest, fair, and a breeze to work with. Thank you again for all your great work, Colin!"

    Glu M. in November 2021

    MP
    South Elgin, IL·

    Brick and Stone Driveways, Pavers, Brick and Stone Walkways

    "A professional first class operation that did beautiful work. I will hire them again for future projects."

    Joe A. in May 2019

    CW
    Elgin, IL·

    Electrical and more!

    "Honest, fair, timely and great work. Thank you!"

    Regina M. in March 2024

    EP
    Carol stream, IL·

    Electrical, EV Charging Stations, Troubleshooting electrical systems , and 3 more

    "It was for EV Charger install at common parking garage in Midrise Condo Building. Jose has done great job in complete professional way which included understanding requirement (as it was kind of different compare to individual home install), provided estimate, taken care for village permit, visited multiple times as needed as asked by Village for permit process, installed charger and cleaned up after all work."

    13A7F18C898B63005A12A9DD2269E9E14FC26256F5BC09E8212A65F1F4C509C5 9. in March 2025

    MC

    Major Renovations, Basement Remodels, Additions , and 1 more

    "Hector and his crew can handle just about anything.. They are punctual, professional and in perpetual motion. The project that had the most impact for us was the installation of recessed lights with an on._off dimmer switch . Our living room was dark, illuminated only with table lamps. The addition of the recessed lights has made a major improvement. Most importantly, Héctor and his crew were accommodating to me as I am home bound. In summary, Héctor and his crew are professional, pleasant and reasonably pricedd"

    Jerome M. in March 2024

    Barrington Electric Logo
    Barrington, IL·

    Electrical, Outlets and Switches, Car Chargers , and 3 more

    "Very knowledgeable about EV chargers and needs"

    Anthony S. in November 2024

    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

    PT
    Franklin Park, IL·

    Electrical Vehicle Charging Station - Install *, Electrical Switches, Outlets and Fixtures - Install *, Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrades *

    "Very informative. Replaced my garage disposal and I will be hiring him to do my install water line for the refrigerator"

    Latasha B. in May 2020

    HE
    Batavia, IL·

    Electrical

    "Let me tell you why I would 1,000,000% recommend them! In March I had an electrical fire in my basement. It could have been very bad, but a pvc pipe carrying water was touching the burning venting material and two small holes were created. The water burst out and put the fire out. Well, how did this happen? Our electrician Jeff worked relentlessly for hours - spanning two days! The second day the owner of HI-LITE, Joe Albert, came along also. I was so impressed by their knowledge and fervent curiosity as to how this fire started. Jeff was 100% determined to make my home safe, and he did! So grateful for the kindness they showed me in an extremely stressful time. With something like this you don't want to feel uncertain about the electrical repairs being made. Scary stuff. But I 1,000,000% trust HI-LITE and feel safe in my home! I wish I could give them 10 stars!"

    Anna E. in December 2024

    MS
    Downers Grove, IL·

    Light commercial, industrial & residential complete home electrical, panel upgrades, smoke, carbon detectors, audio, video, lighting control, custom, phone, cable and data wiring., Electrical

    "The two electricians were professional, personable, and thorough. The work was completed in a timely fashion and I was charged a fair price for a job well done! A service!"

    David L. in February 2024

    G-O Handyman Services Logo
    Chicago, IL·

    Handyman, Floor Repair, Duct Cleaning

    "Professional, prompt and knowledgeable."

    Lashunda S. in May 2022

    M&D Heating&Cooling Logo
    Elgin, IL·

    HVAC, Central Air, Coolers , and 5 more

    "I recommend this company, very friendly and very good job, willing to help"

    Maria L. in November 2023

    GS
    Elgin, IL·

    Boilers, HVAC, Whole House Generators , and 2 more

    "Debbie in the office is very polite and helpful."

    nancy M. in March 2018

    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

    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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    "We've been using this company for at least last 5-6 years to do the annual service checkup of our Generac Generator. Thankfully, due to their service, we've not needed any repairs. Joe also advised me & corrected an error in the original installation of the generator by hoisting it and putting a level base under it so I'll get better & longer service out if it. They're also great with contacting me each year to set up service & are very accommodating to my work schedule. Great, reliable company. Will continue to use them."

    Christine E. in November 2023

    AA
    Glendale Heights, IL·

    Recessed lighting, Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade, Electrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install , and 2 more

    "Victor removed and installed 6 light fixtures and installed two dimmer switched and did a very good job. He is very proficient and reasonably priced. I would recommend him."

    Mike R. in October 2023

    IR
    Elgin, IL·

    Carpentry, Handyman, Electrical

    "Did a great job and were competitively priced"

    Dean C. in June 2024

    O'Keith Electric Logo
    Montgomery, IL·

    Panel Upgrade

    "Knowledgeable Very professional Talk me through what he was about to doOverall I would recommend this company."

    Bryant N. in November 2021

    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

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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 1411 reviews of 1411 pros.

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