The 15 Best Electricians in Chicago

A small family firm that stays hands-on from quote to finish, Kostos Electric fits owners who want the same people on the job throughout. Based on North Seeley Avenue in Lincoln Square, it takes residential work in houses, condos and apartments and commercial projects in offices, restaurants, schools, shops, hotels and medical spaces. New construction, remodels, upgrades and tenant improvements are all on its list, and it works across the city, from the Loop and Pilsen to Hyde Park and O'Hare.

Highlights Chicago is a family-owned contractor whose range runs from a single outlet to a full amperage upgrade. From its base on North Lincoln Avenue, it covers the city and nearby suburbs such as Evanston, Skokie, Oak Park and Wilmette. Homes get wiring, LED lighting, panel upgrades, surge protection and EV chargers, while businesses can book installations, maintenance and code violation repairs. Each job starts with a consultation and a detailed estimate, and emergency calls are answered at any hour.

For a panel upgrade with the permit and inspection handled, Flavin Electric is worth a call. The North Center contractor on Western Avenue works in homes, shops and light industrial buildings, with panel upgrades, circuits, lighting, EV chargers and code-compliance work on the residential side and tenant buildouts for businesses. Jobs follow three steps, from a free estimate to a written proposal and the work itself, and the company pulls the required permits and warranties what it installs.

Owners of older homes who need wiring brought up to date are a good match for Arnold Electrical Services. The company works from an office on North Elston Avenue and holds a City of Chicago electrical contractor license. Its jobs range from repairs and lighting to panel and breaker replacement, meter work, backup generators and full rewiring that replaces cloth-covered wiring. Panel prices are given after an on-site assessment, and the work carries a five-year parts and labor guarantee.

Same-day repairs from vans that arrive fully stocked are the main reason to call Sapphire Electric. The family-run company on North Cicero Avenue in Portage Park has worked across Chicago and its suburbs for more than twenty years, with residential, commercial, industrial and retail clients. It handles maintenance, repairs and new installations to current code, gives upfront prices with a quote tailored to each job, and backs its work with a one-year warranty. Emergency calls are taken around the clock.

Remodels and additions on the South and Southwest Sides are where All Power Electric fits best. The contractor works from South Western Avenue in Brighton Park and brings more than twenty years in the trade to residential and commercial repairs, installations, maintenance and troubleshooting. It wires additions and remodels from scratch, upgrades panels and is a ComEd Energy Efficiency Provider, which helps clients who want to cut energy use while the walls are open.

STS Electric suits households and businesses that want a dispatcher, an arrival window and a published hourly range before booking. Working from a 24-hour dispatch office on West North Avenue, it serves Wicker Park, Logan Square, Lakeview and the wider Chicagoland area. Its electricians handle panel upgrades, rewiring, lighting and repairs, as well as backup power, structured cabling and thermal imaging surveys. Level 2 and Level 3 EV chargers are installed by ICC-certified staff who also take care of city permits.

Homeowners adding a standby generator will find TOM Electric Services a focused choice. The contractor on North Pittsburgh Avenue, on the far Northwest Side near Norridge, installs, repairs and services Generac generators and handles panel upgrades and main breaker replacement. It also fits EV home chargers and takes general electrical repairs in residential, commercial and industrial buildings, with long hours seven days a week, which helps when a fault appears in the evening.

A to Z Electric has worked on Chicago homes since 1967, which suits owners of older properties who want a long-established firm. From West Lawrence Avenue in Jefferson Park, it works across Chicagoland on outlet and switch installation, light fixtures, rewiring and upgrades of worn-out wiring, and underground power lines to garages or outbuildings. A first call is used to talk through the problem and recommend a course of action, and emergency service is available day and night.

Paul's Electric is the kind of contractor older homes on the Northwest Side need when the fuse box finally has to go. Family owned since 1979 and based on North Oleander Avenue, it replaces fuseboxes, panels and breakers and upgrades service to 200 or 400 amps. It also installs whole-house surge protectors, GFCI outlets, switches and fixtures, repairs code violations and wires additions. Its EV installers are ICC certified, and it is licensed for the city and the suburbs.

Flat-rate pricing and online booking make Mr. Mighty Electric straightforward for small home jobs. The father-and-son company based in Pilsen covers Chicago neighborhoods and suburbs across Cook, DuPage and Lake counties. Its list runs from doorbells, ceiling fans, outlets and Nest thermostats to breakers, panel upgrades, rewiring, generators, hot tub wiring and EV chargers. Same-day visits are offered, emergencies get a response within the hour, and the work carries warranties of one to ten years.