Lights on, Chicago.

Licensed Chicago electricians for panels, EV chargers, lighting and rewiring. We pull the permit and meet the inspector.

Book a visit Call (773) 555-0142

Flip the switch

Licensed electrical contractor, City of Chicago EC-5550618
Permits pulled, inspections passed
Flat quotes in writing
Outage line answered 24/7

Your house was wired for a lamp and a radio.

A 1920s bungalow or two-flat came with a fuse box and a couple of outlets per room. Today it runs window units, a dishwasher, a home office and maybe a car. Old wiring rarely fails loudly. It warns you first.

An antique push-button light switch plate set into red Chicago-style brick
Push-button switches like this one still run lights in plenty of North Side two-flats.

  • Lights dim when the AC kicks on

    The circuit is shared, or the service coming into the house is too small for how you live now.

  • Breakers trip, or you keep spare fuses

    If there is a box of fuses by the basement stairs, your panel is overdue for a look.

  • Two-prong outlets and warm cover plates

    No ground wire, or a loose connection heating up inside the box. Both are quick to check.

  • A buzz, a hot smell or scorch marks

    Switch that circuit off at the panel and call (773) 555-0142. We answer around the clock.

Five kinds of work. One crew that does them every day.

  1. Panels and service upgrades

    Fuse box or a tired 60 or 100 amp panel out, a 200 amp service in. We book the meter pull with ComEd and have you back on power the same day.

    Typical range $3,400 to $5,800

  2. EV chargers

    Level 2 charging on its own circuit, in an attached garage or out to the alley. Tesla, Ford, Rivian, Hyundai: any J1772 or NACS charger.

    Typical range $950 to $2,400 Check your panel

  3. Lighting

    Recessed lights, pendants over the island, under-cabinet strips, and dimmers matched to the bulbs so nothing buzzes or flickers at 10 percent.

    Typical range $240 to $340 a light Try the lighting lab

  4. Rewiring and knob-and-tube

    Cloth-covered wire out, new circuits in, one floor at a time so you can keep living in the house. We patch the holes we make.

    Typical range $6,500 to $12,000 a floor

  5. Outlets, switches and small fixes

    Dead outlets, GFCI in the bathroom, a switch that sparks, hardwired smoke and CO alarms. The service call is credited to the repair.

    Service call $129

Will your panel take an EV charger?

Answer four questions. You get the circuit you need, how fast it charges, whether a panel upgrade is likely, and a price range. It takes about 20 seconds.

Main panel size

It's printed on the main breaker at the top of the panel. A fuse box is usually 60 A.

Already electric in the house

On the walkthrough we confirm

  • A real load calculation, using a year of your bills if you have them
  • Space in the panel for a 2-pole breaker
  • The conduit route to where you actually park
  • Utility and federal rebates you may qualify for

Panel upgrade

Unlikely

Your panel should carry it with room to spare.

Circuit

60 A

48 A charger, 2-pole breaker

Adds about

38 mi

of range per hour plugged in

Ballpark, installed

$1,190 to $1,580

    Book an EV walkthrough

    Sample 2026 Chicago pricing for this demo. Rough demand estimate, not a code load calculation. Charger hardware not included. Range assumes about 3.3 miles per kWh. A licensed electrician confirms everything on site.

    A kitchen with recessed ceiling lights and a pendant over the island

    3000 K at 80 percent

    Pick the warmth before we cut a single hole.

    Most kitchens feel right at 3000 K, living rooms at 2700 K, garages at 4000 K. Slide it and see the difference in a real room.

    Chicago writes its own electrical code. We wire to it every day.

    • The quote is the price

      Flat and written, before any work. If something changes, you approve it first, with a photo.

    • Permit pulled, inspection passed

      We file it, book the city inspector and meet them. You get the signed permit for your records.

    • Photos before the walls close

      Every new box and splice is photographed and sent to you, so the next owner knows what's inside.

    • We leave it clean

      Drop cloths, a HEPA vacuum and patched holes. Two years on our workmanship.

    From recent jobs

    Electrician checking a residential breaker panel in a garage
    Load check on an Albany Park panel before the quote
    Electrical outlet in a surface box fed by metal conduit on a brick wall
    Surface conduit on a basement brick wall, strapped straight
    Electrician installing a pendant light fixture under a sloped ceiling
    New fixtures on two dimmer zones in a top-floor unit
    Electrician on a ladder preparing new cables
    Pulling new kitchen circuits in a 1926 bungalow
    Homeowner plugging an EV into a wall charger in a garage with conduit runs
    Wall charger on its own 60 A circuit, conduit to the panel

    From the first call to the city sign-off.

    1. Book a window

      Two minutes online, or call. Two-hour arrival windows.

    2. Walkthrough

      45 to 90 minutes. We test, measure and photograph.

    3. Quote in writing

      Flat price by text and email, usually the same day.

    4. Permit

      We file with the City or your suburb. Nothing for you to sign.

    5. Work day

      Power off only while we tie in. Cleanup included.

    6. Inspection, then lights on

      We meet the inspector. You get the signed permit.

    What it usually costs.

    Real ranges from our North Side jobs this year. Your quote is flat and written before we start, and the permit is always in it.

    Projects

    Level 2 EV charger
    $950 to $2,400
    Panel or service upgrade to 200 A
    $3,400 to $5,800
    Knob-and-tube removal, per floor
    $6,500 to $12,000
    Whole-house rewire, Chicago bungalow
    $16,000 to $32,000

    Big jobs start with a free estimate visit. You get a flat price in writing before anyone picks up a tool.

    Book a visit

    Lighting

    New recessed light
    $240 to $340
    Fixture or pendant swap
    $180 to $320
    Dimmer matched to your bulbs
    $150 to $220
    Ceiling fan with a new box
    $280 to $420

    Small fixes

    Service call and diagnosis
    $129, credited
    Outlet or switch replaced
    $165 to $240
    GFCI outlet, kitchen or bath
    $190 to $260
    Hardwired smoke and CO alarm
    $180 to $260

    Sample pricing for this demo.

    Said after the lights came back on.

    Sample quotes written for this demo. A real site shows your real reviews here.

    “They found the knob-and-tube our inspector missed, showed me photos, and the price never moved.”
    Dana Lincoln Square bungalow
    “Charger in the alley garage, permit and all. The car was charging the same night.”
    Marcus Avondale two-flat
    “Six recessed lights, no dust anywhere, and the dimmers finally don't hum.”
    Priya Evanston

    Where we work

    North and Northwest Side neighborhoods and the near suburbs. Usually there within two business days.

    Ravenswood Lincoln Square North Center Roscoe Village Lakeview Uptown Andersonville Edgewater Rogers Park West Ridge Albany Park Irving Park Avondale Logan Square Bucktown Wicker Park Portage Park Jefferson Park Edison Park Evanston Skokie Lincolnwood Park Ridge Oak Park

    Questions we get on every walkthrough.

    Do you pull the permit?

    Yes, for every job that needs one. We file with the City of Chicago or your suburb, schedule the inspection and meet the inspector. The permit fee is already in your quote.

    How long is the power off for a panel upgrade?

    Usually six to eight hours on the day. We book the meter disconnect with ComEd and tell you the window in advance. Keep the fridge shut and it will be fine.

    Will an EV charger need a panel upgrade?

    Often not. The fit check above gives you a good first read. On site we do a proper load calculation, and a lower charger setting or a load manager can often avoid the upgrade.

    My insurer flagged knob-and-tube. Can you help?

    Yes. We trace what is still live, give you a written report with photos for the insurer, and quote replacement floor by floor so you don't have to move out.

    What if you find something else once the wall is open?

    We stop, send you a photo and a price, and wait for your yes. Nothing gets added to the bill without it.

    Do I need to be home?

    For the walkthrough, yes, or a tenant or neighbor who can let us in. On work days we only need access to the panel and the rooms we are working in.

    Are you licensed and insured?

    Licensed electrical contractor with the City of Chicago (EC-5550618), bonded, and insured to $2 million. A supervising electrician signs off every job. Certificates on request.

    Flip on what you need.

    Each breaker is a job. Turn on one or several and we'll plan one visit for all of it.

    Booking demo. Nothing is sent or saved, and no one will call you.

    FILAMENT
    LOAD CENTER
    1. Breakers
    2. Time
    3. Details
    4. Confirm

    Circuit directory

    • No breakers on yet. Flip one to start.

    No power, sparking or a burning smell? Don't book. Call (773) 555-0142 now, any hour.

    Ready when you are.

    Call, text or book online. Weekdays 7 AM to 6 PM, Saturdays 8 AM to 1 PM, and the outage line never sleeps.

    Book a visit Call (773) 555-0142

    Leaving? Get the lights on your way out.