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Scott Nelson Electric Inc
4.9(
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Serving Crystal Lake, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It went great. When I contacted the company on a Friday, the owner, Scott Nelson, returned my call right away. Though they couldn't fit me in for a regular service call for another 3 weeks, Nelson agreed to come by that next Monday and give me an assessment and estimate about the electrical panel. He said if the fuse issue was something quick to fix, he would try to take of it. Nelson arrived on time on Monday and was able to both give me an assessment (of what it would cost to upgrade my panel from 20 to 30) as well as assure me that, right now, everything was fine except that something was triggering the arc fault circuit and that needed looking at. Luckily, one of the service calls that day had cancelled so about 2 hours later, Ben and Eric came over to diagnose and fix the problem. They were friendly yet professional and though it took some time to figure out what was tripping the circuit, they were able to do so and now I have working lights at the top of the stairs and on the front porch. I really appreciated how both Scott Nelson and his workers, Ben and Eric, explained things to me and they handled my big, friendly dogs well. I will definitely be using Scott Nelson Electric in the future for any electrical needs."
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+4

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Blazer Electric Co
4.7(
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Serving Crystal Lake, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jack and his crew did a great job with the work we needed done which ended up being more complicated than we had anticipated. He charged by the job rather than the hour, which worked out well for us since his crew had to pull half the wires out of the electrical box to figure out what previous electricians had done in our condo. Jack and his crew were honest and efficient and I wouldn't hesitate to hire them again."
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+11

Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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LSVG Electrics Inc
4.8(
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Serving Crystal Lake, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We recently worked with LSVG Electrics to install our Philips Hue smart recessed lights into our family room. To start, the electricians from LSVG were fantastic. They arrived promptly and began by walking through the plan, answering any and all questions along the way. Since we had no existing ceiling lights they had to run all new wiring, map out the placement perfectly, and handle ceiling cuts. They did all this flawlessly - so well done we did not even need to patch or repaint the ceiling. The fixtures sit completely flush, and the Philips Hue system provides incredible brightness as well as amazing color customization. LSVG made sure all wiring was up to code, provided a warranty and verified the lights were all communicating properly with each other as well as the Hue app before leaving. They cleaned up as much as they could of any slight mess they created during installation. The whole process was very seamless and stress-free! We look forward to workin with them again."
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+589

Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
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Amp Electric & Power, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Crystal Lake, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed to replace my fuse box with a circuit breaker panel. Allin was great at listening to me and addressing my concerns for the project. He also explained the process and offered me a few options. I appreciate he and his staff's hard work on replacing the panel - especially on a day when we had a heat wave. (We couldn't turn on the AC since the power had to be off while they worked on the panel.) I also appreciate that they cleaned up after they were done so there were no messes left behind."
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+4

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by56%of homeowners
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WIN Universal, LLC
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Serving Crystal Lake, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

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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."
Response time5 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Blue Diamond Electric LLC
5.0(
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Serving Crystal Lake, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Danny came to my house to install electrical panel. I already had everything for the install the swap the old one out put the new one in really fast I was surprised I told him my lights would flicker sometimes and he check the ground to the meter and it was corroded, he cleaned it off and fix the problem install looks great. Everything works perfect. I will be hiring him again for future projects."
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+26

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Imperial electric
5.0(
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Serving Crystal Lake, IL and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Daniel addressed a not so straightforward switch replacement that I had botched. Not only did have to install it right but also had to diagnose and replace the circuit breaker in the panel. He also had to further diagnose a wire that had been melted and address that as well. He showed great problem solving skills, cleaned up and was extremely professional and friendly. Even though the job took much longer than expected, he still only charged what he had initially stated. Would hire again."
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JRC Contracting, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Crystal Lake, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

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"Great company! Gave me the most reasonable price out of the companies I spoke with and Frank was very helpful in a tough situation. Arrived early for a 7 AM Sunday appointment, which really demonstrated the strong work ethic Frank has. Dawn also was quick to get me on the schedule, having understood our pressing need. Would highly recommend JRC for any generator-related repairs or maintenance. I will absolutely have JRC out in 2019 for routine generator maintenance."
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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FAQs for electrical wiring or panel upgrade projects in Crystal Lake, IL

Yes, a licensed electrician is essential for this project. Running an electrical service from the road to your house involves connecting to utility power lines, complying with national and local electrical codes, and safely handling high-voltage systems. 

Licensed professionals understand proper wire sizing, grounding requirements, and voltage drop calculations needed for safe installation. Most jurisdictions require permits and inspections that only certified professionals can obtain. The safety risks and potential for property damage make this project inappropriate for DIY attempts.

Overhead installations are less expensive than underground options. For a 1000-foot run, overhead service costs between $8,000 and $15,000, while underground service ranges from $10,000 to $25,000. 

Overhead lines require less labor and fewer materials since they don't need trenching or conduit. However, underground lines offer better protection from weather events and aesthetic benefits. Your decision should balance your budget constraints with long-term reliability and visual preferences.

You might need to upgrade your electrical panel depending on your power requirements. If your existing panel cannot handle the additional load from the extended service, upgrading to a 200-amp service (costing $750 to $2,000) may be necessary. 

A licensed electrician can evaluate your current system and determine if an upgrade is required. Factors include what you'll be powering at the end of the line, existing electrical demand, and whether voltage drop over the distance will affect performance.

Running electric service from the road to a house requires electrical permits from your local building department, costing between $500 and $2,000 depending on your location. You may also need excavation permits for trenching work if installing an underground service. Your utility company will have its own application process for connecting to its grid. A licensed electrical contractor can handle all the necessary permit applications as part of their service, ensuring your installation meets all local code requirements.

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