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Adams Electrical Services
4.2(
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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I have lived in Oak Lawn for 25 years and on many occasions have lost electrical power due to heavy storms.  On several occasions this had required that I be home and able to continuously run a manual backup generator. 

Last week I finally had a backup house generator installed by Adams Electrical Services.  The owner Dorian Adams could not have been more professional and accommodating.  He worked around my schedule, and with one assistant was able to complete the job in one day. 

Compared to other prices that I had received, I was pleasantly surprised to learn how affordable Adams Electrical was.    

Upon completing the job Dorian made sure that I understood how the system worked, and made sure that I understood that I could call him down the road if I have any questions. 

I had spent many years worrying about my basement due to my sump pump not working as the result of  power outages.  I wish I would have contacted Adams Electrical Services years ago, and I highly recommend them to anyone who still has flooding concerns, due to the loss of power during heavy Chicago area  rains. 


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Recommended by88%of homeowners
Espinosa builder
New to Angi

Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of electrical services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time1 day
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The Handy Hands
2.3(
4
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

"Mr Lee was an excellent worker and has many talents. He communicated frequently and showed up in a timely manner. He did all the work efficiently. However, I have particularly high expectations and standards for repairs (I like things restored to "like new" condition) and Mr. Lee did not meet my expectation that things be repaired "like new". That was my fault for not communicating my expectation."
Handy Hands
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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for earthquake protection service projects in Chicago, IL

A seismic retrofit helps stop a home from sliding off its foundation during an earthquake. Seismic retrofits also reinforce walls, ceilings, and chimneys to minimize damage. To complete your home’s earthquake retrofit, you can use several methods independently or together, depending on your home’s condition and architecture, such as bolting foundations, bracing foundations with a cripple wall, reinforcing walls and chimneys, and adding an automatic seismic gas shutoff valve.

If your house was built before 1980 in an earthquake-prone area, schedule a retrofit as soon as possible. Building codes didn’t require modern bracing and bolting until the early ’80s, so older structures are more likely to slide off their foundations. Even newer homes benefit from a pro inspection to confirm anchors, shear walls, and gas shut-off valves meet current standards. Spending on a retrofit today can spare you costly repairs after a major quake.

To determine if your house is bolted to its foundation, you should inspect the area underneath your home for visible bolts or metal foundation plates. Observing bolts extending through the sill plate or seeing metal connectors securing the structure confirms a proper retrofit installation. If you are uncertain or the area is difficult to access, hiring a qualified home inspector will ensure a reliable assessment of your home’s anchoring system.

A solid retrofit can help your house withstand earthquakes up to a 7.0 magnitude without sliding or collapsing. By bolting the frame to the foundation and bracing cripple walls, you cut the risk of serious damage and injury. Insurers are aware of this, so many offer lower premiums on properly retrofitted homes. In short, it’s a safety upgrade that also protects your wallet.

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