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Avatar for Mid America Lightning Protection
Mid America Lightning Protection
4.7(
83
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Serving Preemption, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Jim Gorman who is the owner of the business called me back within a half hour of my email posting. He visited my home 3 days later, inspected things, and told me what the approximate cost would be. He and his helper then installed an entire lightning protection system on both my house and a back garage/storage area. He did things exactly as I wanted in every way. Also threw in a free weathervane which increased the beauty of my home. I would have no objection to recommending this gentleman and his company to anyone who is in need of a competently installed lightning protection system for their home/property. MID-AMERICA LIGHTNING RODS is one fine company run by a man who cares about doing good work according to the latest safety codes etc. Having lost my previous retirement home to lightning, it was very important to me to get this job done and quickly because the thunderstorm season is upon us and with the climate change, those storms are very wicked, especially here out in the country where i live!"
Indianapolis
Trucking company
Indianapolis
Indiana Illinois
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+70

Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Accent Tel USA
4.9(
9
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Serving Preemption, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joe, Mark, and Their Team did a Splendid Job for Us on this Business Phone Line Install. There are Very Knowledgeable and provided the Needed Assessment and "Fix" in a Very Timely Manner. I Highly Recommend Accent Tel USA! God Bless You! Philippians 1:3-6! Have a Wonderful Day in the Neighborhood & "Stay on the Nice List"! :)"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
ARNOLD'S BODY SHOP
5.0(
11
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Serving Preemption, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The estimate was done while I had cappucino and played with the 2 Body Shop dogs. Staff was very friendly. Joe came back in and took me out to the car. I was in a state of shock...both dents in the bumper were gone, the light was taped, clamps reattached, hot staples held a small crack, and there was no charge. I didn't want to make a claim on insurance and replace the whole bumper for fairly minor damage. It took me a little while to get over the shock and say thank you. Arnold's is a 3 generation business which recently built a new building. The only thing he wanted in return for no charge was word of mouth info. Personal attention, old time values, modern equipment, seasoned body shop personnel, etc....everything that fits together to make a superior body shop. I petted the dogs goodbye before leaving in my near to perfect car. Arnold's Body Shop is the place to go first for collision repair as well as detailing and other bodywork. Remember, dents in plastic bumpers can often be removed without removing the whole bumper. <br />"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J W Koehler Electric Inc
4.8(
63
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Serving Preemption, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He did a great job with the panel and then did a great job of cleaning up.  Most of the time when I have someone to come in my home to work, I end up cleaning up a great big mess.  Additionally, he installed an outlet and repaired another one.  I am very satisfied with the work that was done. <br />"
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Greene's Crafty Hands
5.0(
9
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Serving Preemption, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

I do everything inside and out. I have 7 years of carpentry experience and have worked as a carpenter in the military. I can do stairs, decks, siding, cabinets, trim, doors, windows, shelving, some auto repairs, anything else you can name. I will also build furniture, cutting boards, or any other specialty items. I am married with 2 children and I am currently a full time Firefighter with 2 out of 3 days off so I have plenty of time to work for you.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
H.A. ELECTRIC CO
4.8(
10
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Serving Preemption, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Simply put, this was excellent service all around. The electrician promptly came out to assess the job and give an estimate, which we considered to be fair and we agreed to have this company do the work.   <br /> Thinking it would be a few days before they could get to us, we went about our business.  About an hour later, they called to tell us they could do the work this same day. About an hour and a half later, the work was done. <br /> The installation was very neat, all the wiring properly secured to and through the joists and the outlet placed just where we needed it.  In addition, Rylee, the electrician, noted other issues with our wiring that should be addressed, which we appreciated as we are trying to get a handle on what all needs to be done with the electrical in our old home. <br /> In short, it was refreshing to not only get a prompt call-back, but to get such quick service. <br />"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Iossi Construction Inc
4.5(
32
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Serving Preemption, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1952

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They became part of our family. They lived with us to clean that up. They were fabulous and wonderful. We left town for a couple of weeks and left them with keys to the house. They went above and beyond and did a fabulous job of putting it back together. They were wonderful people to work with."
Recommended by87%of homeowners
M.C. Tire & Automotive Inc
5.0(
8
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Serving Preemption, IL and surrounding areas

"Received a quote from this auto repair shop to replace spark plugs on my 2006 Subaru Tribeca B9 which is a complex job to replace the plugs, The shop quoted me 3 hrs labor to complete the work and i provided the spark plugs. When I arrived to pick up the car, i was advised that it took a little less than 3 hours, charging me less and without asking, left my old plugs in the car for me to see! I was really impressed with the honesty of this repair shop and their attention to servicing the customer. <br /> While paying the bill, i asked MC to look into providing a temporary spare tire for my SUV. They researched it and came back advising me that the cost of a spare was very expensive and had I considered a used spare from a salvage yard? I had investigated this but with no luck, MC contacted their network and came up with a spare at fraction of the price. I was concerned with the quality of a used tire and wheel, and they indicated they would get the spare and if I didn't like it, no worries. <br /> I have been truly blown away with this repair shop who was referred to me by an acquaintance who had a similar experience. Honesty and integrity is a hard thing to find in the auto repair shop world with many shops extracting every penny from unnecessary work or overcharging. <br /> I plan to take all my automobiles for servicing to M.C. Auto who have earned my business. <br />"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for generator repair projects in Preemption, 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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