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B Hive Electric
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Serving Freeport, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With years of experience in the Electrical industry, BHive Electric is your industry expert in Roscoe. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

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Recommended by60%of homeowners
The Electric Guys LLC
5.0(
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Serving Freeport, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Electric Guys is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations.

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mid America Lightning Protection
4.5(
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Serving Freeport, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We have over 40 years of experience in the business. At Mid America Lightning Protection, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!\nWe are not an electrical company; we do lightning protection and work with lighting rods.

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Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
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Tri-State Water, Power & Air
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Serving Freeport, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are the experts in the field of Whole Home Generator Sales and Installation, with over 20 years of experience in the game.\nWe provide turn-key installation by licensed professionals - 24 hour emergency service - Remote Monitoring - Long term maintenance and service by factory trained technicians.

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Accent Tel USA
4.9(
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Serving Freeport, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Our Company provides a one-stop solution for all of your voice, internet, and telecom needs. Leveraging the Cloud we provide your Office state-of-the-art telephones for little or no upfront cost striving to keep your monthly costs the same. Sound too good to be true? Give us a call and we will show you how.

Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
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NextPhase Technology Solutions LLC
5.0(
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Serving Freeport, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

NextPhase provides network and technology support to business. We are available to assist as the first point of contact for any technology support needs, and are also able to assist IT staff with specific projects or needs. We enjoy a challenge, and often are able to quickly resolve long standing IT and technology issues when others have failed.\n\nAs a full service technology provider, we are able to assist with network infrastructure, new PC and server equipment, telephone and voice equipment, and network security. We work with a wide range of technology solutions and are experts working with Windows and Linux.

Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
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B Hive Electric
5.0(
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Serving Freeport, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

With years of experience in the Electrical industry, BHive Electric is your industry expert in Roscoe. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

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Response time3 hrs
Response rate92%
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C and C Electrical Services
5.0(
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Serving Freeport, IL and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

I am a second generation carded and licensed Master Electrician offering professional residential, commercial and industrial electrical services. Including but not limited to upgrades, rewires, new installations, on everything from solar panels to automated equipment.

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lightning Defense, LLC (Illinois)
4.6(
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Serving Freeport, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a family-owned and operated business that designs and installs structural lightning protection and defense and surge suppression components! \n\nAre you interested in protecting your home or business from the devastating effects of lightning strikes? Let us install a lightning defense system on your home, farm, office or any other structure and give you peace of mind at last.\n\nSince 1972 we have been providing professional lightning protection and lightning rod installation to homeowners, farmers and business owners all over the Eastern United States. Installing lightning protection on residential and commercial structures with 3 generations of experience, all of our lightning defense systems fully comply with all Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., National Fire Protection Association and Lightning Protection Institute Standards. Call us today!\n

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Response time4 hrs
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FAQs for electrical service projects in Freeport, IL

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:

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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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