Serving Lake In The Hills, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Excellent service. He repaired our electrical outlet quickly and effictively. and we hired him to do additional electrical work at our home. Excellent service; knowledgeable, efficient, honest and fair."
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Serving Lake In The Hills, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I recently had an electrical issue at home due to a short circuit, and I reached out to this company for help. Their team was highly professional, arriving promptly and diagnosing the problem quickly. They explained everything clearly and fixed the issue efficiently, leaving no mess behind. I was impressed by their expertise and attention to detail. I would highly recommend their services to anyone in need of reliable electrical work. Thank you for a job well done."
+589
Serving Lake In The Hills, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2005
Credit card accepted
Offers commercial services
Electric Mechanical Solutions, LLC\nLicensed - Insured - Nearly 20 Years of Professional Experience\n\nOur minimum charge is $250 to $400 and up, depending on distance, job complexity, and scope. This includes small jobs, repairs, or up to the first hour of licensed labor. Anything beyond the first hour is priced clearly on-site. This is licensed contractor pricing - not handyman rates. Our pricing is fair, honest, upfront, and transparent. No hidden fees, no surprises, no games.\n\nWe proudly offer residential, commercial, and industrial services, including troubleshooting, EV chargers, panel upgrades, surge protection, lighting installations, dedicated circuits, subpanels, garage circuits, and more.\n\nPlease Note:\n - No free quotes for troubleshooting, repairs, or small jobs by phone/text.\n - If you?re price shopping or comparing numbers, this is not the right fit.\n\n- If you care about safety, quality, and reliable professional work ? let?s connect.
Serving Lake In The Hills, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Devon was so flexible and responsive with some last minute electrical help I needed. When I had a small bathroom refresh in mind, I knew Devon would be the perfect person for the job! Everything was done in a quality and speedy manner. Communicated and gave updates along the way."
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Serving Lake In The Hills, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2013
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"WIN Universal was awesome! He showed up when I expected him to and got to work right away. He verified the circuits and replaced the Breaker with a GFCI Breaker to protect all of outlets in my Kitchen. I plan to use him for all future electrical work."
Serving Lake In The Hills, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Everything went great!! Very smooth and clean work!! Danny was awesome!"
+26
Serving Lake In The Hills, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The Neighborhood Electric crew was on time; worked quickly and efficiently. They kept us informed as to what was being done and asked us questions to be sure they were doing the job as we wanted it. Very pleased with their work and the results."
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Serving Lake In The Hills, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1988
Emergency services offered
Small jobs welcome
"Mike knows his electrical stuff."
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Serving Lake In The Hills, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Mr Gatto earned my respect. He came with such short notice and resolved my problem. He even took the time to explain why I had this electrical problem."
Serving Lake In The Hills, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"We had some dead electrical outlets that the circuit breaker flipping did not fix. Found the problem (60 year old breaker w/ corroded contacts) and fixed it. Had them also replace two electrical outlet (near our washing machine, one in the bathroom) with GCFI outlets to bring them (closer) to code. Also pointed out that our electrical panel is at the age to be replaced, but did not push into anything ."
There is often some confusion about the type of work these professionals do. They only work on electrical systems such as outlets, lighting fixtures and electrical panels – they aren’t appliance repairmen.
There are three types of electricians: Master, Journeyman and Apprentice. Electrical licensing varies quite a bit by state. Some have licenses for apprentices and some do not. Some have a master’s rank while others stop at journeyman. Despite the differences, they all require a minimum amount of experience and usually classroom time.
Apprentice electricians aren’t usually licensed and spend 4 years learning the trade. Throughout that time, they work on a wide range of projects to learn to become a Journeyman. They’ll do basic work like installing fixtures and replacing outlets all the way to assisting in wiring a home. Regardless of the type of project, they must always be supervised by a Journeyman or Master electrician.
Journeymen work without supervision. In a few states, this is the highest level available and they can do all levels of work from wiring a new home to installing a light. In some states, they need a separate electrical contractor license to run a business. In places with a master’s level, a journeyman can do all work besides design new electrical systems.
Master electricians usually manage a shop, design new electrical systems in new construction and oversee both Journeyman and Apprentices. They typically bid new projects. Though they focus on larger projects, it’s not unheard of for a homeowner to request a Master Electrician for a house call. If you do, expect to spend up to 25% more for the visit.
Generally, you don’t tip electricians, but that’s not to say they don’t appreciate it if you do. You can offer them something to drink or eat, like coffee and donuts. Most will appreciate it if you do.
The education and certifications required to become an electrician vary by state, though they generally follow this list:
Apprentice
Does not always require a license depending on the state.
Learns on the job under Journeyman and Master Electricians.
Usually needs 4 years on-the-job training before they can test for a Journeyman license. Many states also require a technical degree to advance.
Always require supervision.
Journeyman
Needs between 8,000 to 10,000 hours of on-the-job training and usually 500 to 1,000 hours of classroom experience.
Can usually supervise apprentices.
They can diagnose and repair electrical problems.
Master
Achieved after an additional two years (4,000 hours) working as a Journeyman and taking the Master Electrician Exam.
Besides diagnosing and repairing electrical systems, they also design them. In most places they run shops and inspect Journeyman and Apprentice work.
Not a recognized rank in all states.
Electrical Contractor License is an optional license in some states for a Master Electrician to run a business. Some states have this instead of the Master license.
Electricians make an average of $26 per hour but it ranges with experience and licensing. An apprentice may make about half that while a Master Electrician may hit closer to $40 per hour. This figure represents how much they make; not how much they bill. Their salary is only one component of their costs. They must also figure in overhead, taxes, equipment, insurance and several other expenses.
Leave electrical work to the professionals. Electrical systems are complex and potentially hazardous when not handled and installed correctly. If it were easy, it wouldn’t take 4 years to become a journeyman or 6 years for a master’s license. If you are determined to forge ahead yourself, understand home electrical safety before beginning any project.Even for simple common electrical projects, a licensed pro is best. Not only is it safer, but contractors guarantee and insure their work. Hire a professional to keep your home’s electrical systems functioning properly and safely.
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