Highland Park Electric

Highland Park Electric is a family owned Full Service Electrical Contractor. We service the North Shore areas of Chicago, IL, primarily servicing mid to upscale homes and large estates, however we also handle smaller homes, apartments and commercial locations. Our services are very affordable at only $95.00 per hour compared to other shops that charge over $140, and we bill our time in 1/4 hour increments so you never pay more than what it took to do the job.

Overhead electric lines are more than unsightly. They are much more vulnerable to effects of the weather and nature, as well as a potential risk where they could come in contact with your home or landscape. Underground electric services take this problem and bury it beneath your yard or hardscape where the wiring is less likely to be damaged or fail. Many times Com-Ed will provide you with a quote to upgrade or bury your overhead electric service. This quote may include boring at their subcontractor's price or may exclude it entirely.

Highland Park Electric's outdoor lighting division can supply and install all of your outdoor and landscape lighting needs. Our licensed electricians can install a wide variety of outdoor lighting to accent or highlight your landscaping. Outdoor lighting will also provide safety and security by illuminating paths and walkways. The fixtures are available in a assortment of colors and styles to compliment any decor. These fixtures are constructed of die cast aluminum and have a ten year warranty on the finish.

In the event that an underground cable or pipe does fail, it will need to be repaired. We can identify, locate and repair almost any cable fault or failure. For low and line voltage wires we can locate the line and pinpoint the exact location of the problem. We can then provide you with a price for excavating and repairing the damaged wire. For high and medium voltage wiring we can test the wire using a megohm tester and even use destructive testing such as a "hi-pot". This test sends a high voltage pulse across a known bad conductor which will burn through bad spots in the wires insulation.

By far the most common product we install is electrical conduit. A majority of these conduits are for the installation and relocation of underground electrical services for your home or business. We also install smaller and larger conduits for private sub-feeds, gate and entry systems, and any other electrical need. Typically we install a purpose-manufactured poly pipe specifically certified as a nonmetallic electrical conduit. This conduit is buried a minimum of 24 deep and typically is supplied by us in a vibrant orange color to not damage during future excavations.

Many new construction and existing homes will at some point need an installation or modification of an overhead or underground electric service. These revisions or installations are proposed mainly by ComEd and ComEd's contractors and can come at a hefty price. By having a competent electrical contractor perform the work instead of ComEd you can save yourself both time and money. Many customers who have overhead electric services or need a new service installed will choose to install or relocate their wiring underground.

Many times the need for a qualified expert electrical contractor doesn't arise until your remodel your home. Highland Park Electric can submit you a competitive and comprehensive estimate before your project starts. This can help keep your budget in line and our experienced electricians will make sure that your deadlines and goals are reached. Contact our office and one of our salespersons can come to your home and walk through the remodeling process with you.

Highland Park Electric specializes in parking lot and exterior lighting. We are fully equipped to handle the sales, service, and installation of all types of outdoor and parking lot lighting. We have a bucket truck and crane truck in our fleet to better accommodate our customer's needs.

We can supply and install your Ring Video Doorbell for the same price that amazon charges for equipment and installation. However, in addition, we will have optional equipment like additional chimes and transformers with us if needed for the installation. We also can set up the device for you on your WiFi, and on your iPhone or Android devices. Ring Video Doorbell connects to your home Wi-Fi network and sends real-time notifications to your smart phone or tablet when someone is at your door. Using the free Ring App which is available for Apple, Android, and Windows 10 devices, you can see an HD Video stream of the person at your door and speak to them using two-way audio communication.

For placing Direct Burial Cable underground, where hand trenching is not practical or where there is a long distance to cover. The Vermeer is for boring a tunnel in the ground for cable or gas piping, and can be used for long distance underground runs where you cannot penetrate the ground surface above the pipe, or for going under concrete or other obstructions such as streets, driveways, sidewalks, etc. This is mainly used on commercial jobs. The bucket truck we use is for reaching roof lines, servicing light fixtures in high up places, etc. and can reach nearly 40 feet in the air.

When your light switch doesn't turn on the light that it is supposed to or when your ceiling fan doesn't rotate, Highland Park Electric should be your first call. Our experience with all types of electrical installations and methods will help us find the problem quickly and resolve the issue efficiently.

Highland Park Electric can help get your home or office's electrical system up to current code. Sometimes when other work is done on your home or when you go to sell, an inspector may notice that some of your electrical systems may not meet current code. These violations will many times pose a risk to the occupants of the building or home and need to be corrected immediately. Highland Park Electric is a fully licensed, bonded, and insured electrical contractor and can rectify those violations for you quickly and efficiently.

We are more than your run of the mill electrical contractor. Alongside our indoor offerings we also service and support all aspects of your outdoor electrical needs as well. With 30 years of background in the electrical trade we have amassed the right equipment and know-how to complete almost any task. Below are just some of the services that we offer to our customers outside of the home or business.

Highland Park Electric specializes in the installation of recessed cans. Whether it a single spot light over a painting or several cans to light up the room, HPE has you covered. We typically use Halo and Juno recessed cans, but we also install recessed lighting by other manufacturers. We will come to your house or business, discuss the lighting needed and submit to you a free no obligation proposal for you to consider. At the time of installation, our technicians check the area and lay out the desired installation locations.

Home automation will take your lighting system to the next level. Whether you want to be able to turn off your first floor lights from a switch next to your bed or you want to give your home that "lived in" look while you are on vacation the possibilities are limitless. Highland Park Electric offers a variety of different systems and option to accommodate any project and budget. From a simple wireless switch installation to a whole house system we can and have done it all. Insteon by Smarthome is a user and budget friendly system that can be range from a single switch to a system encompassing the entire home.

Many customers who have overhead electric services or need a new service installed will choose to install or relocate their wiring underground. This can be done a number of ways including trenching, directional boring, and plowing your service pipe in. No matter which way is most cost effective or desirable for you we can take care of your project. We have our own directional drilling crews that can quickly, safely, and cleanly install your new service and multiple different size trenchers to fit your needs.