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

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Scott Nelson Electric provided excellent service from start to finish. Our call was responded to promptly. The electrician arrived on time, quickly assessed the problem, and efficiently fixed it. He was very professional and did a thorough job. He respected our property and did a meticulous clean-up afterward. We are very pleased with the results. We highly recommend Scott Nelson Electric."
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+4

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Blazer Electric Co
4.7(
383
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Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went very well. Professional electricians. I have employed Blazer for several years for electrical work at my daughter's and at my home. My home (Chicago Bungalow) is about 100 years old, and they know how to navigate around old wiring and obstacles."
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We had to cut some holes in order to install new electrical connections
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Looking good in a daylight

+11

12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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LSVG Electrics Inc
4.8(
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Serving Highwood, 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

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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Mr. Electric of Highland Park
4.9(
46
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Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The job was done the next day promptly at 8 am as promised. Dimmer switch was replaced; electrician also pointed out and corrected issue with master panel."
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Lighting
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+26

Response time7 hrs
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by56%of homeowners
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Blue Diamond Electric LLC
5.0(
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Serving Highwood, 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

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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HD Electric Design
5.0(
22
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Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great electrician. Very knowledgeable and price is very reasonable. Will definitely use them again. I highly recommend this company for your electrical repair and upgrades"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate87%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Imperial electric
5.0(
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Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

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."
156 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AGI Lab, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Anton from AGI Lab, responded promptly to my inquiry through home advisor. He quickly schedule me for a quote and assured me there was no charge for the quote. Anton arrived at the scheduled time and assesed the issue at hand. He tested all the components necessary to identify the issue. To our suprise the issue was not at all with our electrical, it was with the actual equipment. He assured us that the electric was fine and nothing to worry about. We are thankful for his time and responsiveness."
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New electrical panel Siemens

+7

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for electrical wiring or panel upgrade projects in Highwood, 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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