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Stockwell Electric

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans

About us

With over 25 years of experience servicing the Chicago area, Stockwell Electric is known for providing top-quality electrical services. Owner and Operator Scott Stockwell is an Electrical Services Specialists that is committed to exceeding your expectations. Stockwell Electric can handle any Residential Electrical repair and installation project and has the necessary experience and tools to manage any electrical renovation project. We pride ourselves on customer satisfaction, and will work with you to answer any questions you may have. Give us a call today for a consultation!

Business highlights

39 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Electrical

Services we don't offer

No AV work No Alarms, Doorbells or Intercoms- No High Rise Work No electrical inspections

Amenities



Accepted payment methods

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Reviews

4.8771 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
80%
4
9%
3
5%
2
3%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.8
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 501-525 of 771 reviews

Tina B.
04/2012
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
He had to chisel through two layers of mesh reinforced plaster plus three inches of cement. In addition he had to bypass several obstructions in the ceiling and wall down to the wall switch. During the installation Scotty had to stop and go back home for additional heavy duty equipment to finish the job. Although all the furniture in the room was covered with plastic there was a considerable amount dust and plaster chunks. When he finally finished he applied two coats of rough plaster in the openings so the painter could add finishing plaster before he could paint the walls and wood work. While the job cost twice as much as the original estimate it was worth it many times over. The results were awesome. Before leaving Scotty and I discuss additional work for the near future This was the second time I used him for our electrical work. When through he swept and vacummed all the debris. He is patient, digilent and a carefull worker. I would recommend him highly.
Description of Work: I recently had Scotty from Stockwell Electric over to install a bedroom ceiling fan. The job turned out to be a monstrous headache. Scotty thought the installation would be fairly routine, taking approximately two hours. Instead it became a complicated mess that lasted over six hours.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Sonja W.
04/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very professional. Advised me on some things to keep an eye on electrically wise.Only charged a minimal fee for parts for instlling dimmers and updated electrical circuits.
Description of Work: Instlled two dimmers, multiple electrical outlets upgrades.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Nellie P.
03/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Always terrific and he makes very good suggestions, let's us know what's out there that we may not be aware of.
Description of Work: We have had a number of electrical issues that Scott has taken care of on 3 different occasions. Our house is old and Scott does a great job of problem solving various issues, making great suggestions, always tossing out a couple of possibilities and letting us choose what works best for us. He has replaced faulty wiring, installed new outlets and light fixtures, and made a repair to the electircal box on the outside of the house. I was really impressed with how very well he worked with us, prioritizing and working to keep costs reasonable. Scott is the electrician we call and recommend to others.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

JIFENG C.
03/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Job well done, took a bit luck and on the feet thinking on how to get a power line into the closet, but Scott (?) did it and did it well.
Description of Work: Installing a new outlet in a hallway closet

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$85

Richard Y.
03/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The gentleman was friendly and respectful and he explained everything in detail. He provided us with two different options on how to resolve our issue. The work was completed as promised and the price was right as well. Would definitely use him again.
Description of Work: He added an outlet in our basement. He added the new electrical line in a way to easily hide it behind drywall.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$85

Tina B.
02/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I found Scotty to be most professional and knowledgeable. While the coupon was for two hours, the work took longer with additional parts. I was very satisfied with his work and thought the fee reasonable. He was very patient answering all my questions without reserve. I will certainly use his services again and would not hesitate to recommend him.
Description of Work: I took advantage of a discount coupon offered on Angie's list for Stockwell Electric for two-hours of electrical work because of a "burning smell" we had been experiencing since turning on the heat. We thought it might be something electrical since the house had been ill-cared for prior to our move-in. We discussed our concern with Scotty and made an appointment for the following week. The day of the appointment he called to confirm and said he was en-route. Upon aririval we discussed the problem then walked around the basement and two floors of the house, checking the wiring and electrical setup. He determined the wiring was fine, however, some of the the outlets were burned out and others lacked the face plates (covers). He replaced everything needed and made several suggestions for improvements. We also discussed the feasibility of installing a ceiling fan in a bedrooms before painting , which we plan to do soon.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$155

LINDA S.
02/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
II It went very well. He responded promptly and arrived right on time. He did his work promptly and neatly.
Description of Work: I had work done on two occasions. The first was to replace ballasts in two light fixtures in my family room. When I first contacted him he troubleshooted with me over the phone about what was probably wrong with the lights. He also changed an outlet in my kitchen. The second time, he changed the light fixture in my dining room.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75

DEBBIE C.
01/2012
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
It went great. He arrived on time, took off his outside shoes and wore clean shoes in my house (a big plus for me). He's familiar with wiring in an old house and figured out the problem with my ceiling fan- which was bad wiring. He fixed the problem and was able to install the ceiling fan - and because of the old wiring it was definitively something an electrician needed to do. He explained what he was going to do before he did it and if there were two choices explained them both before proceeding. The entire job lasted three hours, so the money I spent ($99 for the deal, $65 for the extra hour & $20 for some parts) was well-spent. I'd hire Scott again in an instant and probably will again when I need more work done.
Description of Work: I found Scott through an Angie's List Big Deal. Because of that, I now have a new electrician. Scott was fantastic. We talked about the problem ahead of time in detail, which was checking an outlet where I had a ceiling fan. I also asked him to fix some ill-fitting outlets in my 100+ year old house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$184

Jean K.
01/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Scott was fantastic. He was on time, got the job done quickly and efficiently. During the work above, he found a serious problem that had gone undetected and said he had to fix it; couldn't leave it unsafe and it just took a few minutes. He also helped me out by doing a non-electric job so I wouldn’t have to call in another repair person. If you have Section 8 (CHAC) tenants, he is the man to call for the electrical work. He understands CHAC's annual inspections and he can do the repairs needed to pass inspection. I highly recommend him!
Description of Work: I have Section 8 (CHAC) housing and a rental house failed an annual inspection due to several broken outlets, covers, some open ground readings, a non-functioning GFCI outlet and a carbon monoxide detector that needed replacing as well as a non-electric problem.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$165

FREDERICK S.
01/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It went very well. In order to connect up the upstairs outlet, Scott had to run new conduit from a basement junction box to the breaker panel box. He installed a new 20A breaker, and then tested it. The powder room outlet was a bit simpler: Scott explained that the outlet box wires had been pulled from the light fixture, so the new GFI outlet would be switched (from the powder room wall switch); I agreed to this, as it was faster and easier than pulling new wires up and over from the switch, which would have involved a lot of drilling, conduit bending, etc. I followed Scott's recommendation and went for the faster method. Scott finished up in two hours (including a trip to the local hardware store for the breaker). He was very fast, neat and professional.
Description of Work: Scott re-connected an upstairs outlet in my 1947 brick georgian house. He also wired in a GFI outlet in the downstairs powder room.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$85

Bryan B.
01/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I had called Stockwell electric to get an estimate on work and a quick visit to repair a lighting switch right before the holidays. Although he was booked at another job, he called me back and walked me through a checklist of potential issues. Once we had gone through that, I felt comfortable enough to attempt to fix the issue myself. He offered to come out later that day to check my work and see if there were any other issues. I was very happy with our conversations and will definately call him out in the future for anything above my experience level.
Description of Work: I had called Stockwell electric to get an estimate on work and a quick visit to repair a lighting switch right before the holidays. Although he was booked at another job, he called me back and walked me through a checklist of potential issues. Once we had gone through that, I felt comfortable enough to attempt to fix the issue myself. He offered to come out later that day to check my work and see if there were any other issues. I was very happy with our conversations and will definately call him out in the future for anything above my experience level.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kalvis C.
06/2011
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
The work went on very well. The owner and the main person did the work. They were very professional and very thorough. They did a clean job. They did all that they said that they would do. The overall work looks very nice. They also suggested effective way of placing lights and that was very good. I would rate them high overall. I would use them again in the future.
Description of Work: I used Stockwell Electric for electrical work. The last time I used them was in November of 2009. They did upgrading electrical lines in the basement and also added additional lights.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300

kelly M.
05/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We live in a fairly new home, but the electricity in our area is sketchy. We get power surges often. As a result, we have lost a large screen tv and recently the computer board on our refrigerator was fried. We had similar issues in a previous home and had installed a whole house surge protector. I contacted Stockwell Electric and several other electricians to recommend a product and also to complete some other electrical projects Scott was very professional,prompt and responsive throughout. He was knowledgeable and practical and even did some research into a product that is normally used in commercial applications. His input was very helpful in my consideration of that product. The bid was competitive and the work was completed as outlined. I am very happy with the results! Thanks Scott!
Description of Work: 1. Install whole house surge protector. 2. Install 2, 1000w dimmers in bedrooms. 3. Install 2, ceiling fan speed controls in bedrooms. 4. Install shower trim ring in bathroom. 5. Install cable and cat 5 outlets in family room.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$750

savithri R.
03/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We got estimates from two or three people and decided to use Stockwell Electric. He was very professional and knew what he was talking about. We liked his know-how. He was punctual and did the work when he said he would. He also cleaned up after himself. We really appreciated it. When the inspector came to check he said he had not seen such excellent work in a long time. We're really happy and satisfied with his work.
Description of Work: We used Stockwell Electric to update our fuse box and increase the amperage.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Carol A D.
03/2011
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I think I got more than I paid for. He was here 3 times and one of those times he had to go out to get compound. He was careful that he didn't chip the paint or make a mess. I certainly would hire him again.
Description of Work: There was a spark and a loud boom from my kitchen ceiling fixture and the electricity was knocked out to the fixture and to several outlets. I called Scott and he was out in an hour. He removed the fixture, checked all the wires, reset the circuit breakers, and determined that the problem was in the fixture. He installed a temporary light while I purchased another fixture. A week later when I received the new fixture, he came out and installed the chandlier. Although he said that the problem was in the fixture, I had him put in new wires from the ceiling to 2 oulets as a precaution. While he was here, I asked him to look at a loose outlet in the bedroom. This is an old house and it seems that the outlet box was not attached to anything in the wall. He went out to get some compound, came back and secured the box in the wall. It needed to dry overnight so he then again came back the next afternoon to continue to repair the outlet. He also used new oulets and a new larger cover.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

savithri R.
11/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I am very happy with the service.I would reccommend their co foe any electrical work.Thorough and best of all they left everything clean.
Description of Work: they upgraded our fuse box fromm 100 amps to 200amps.did all the necessary wiring and outlets

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,700

Na M.
09/2010
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
Scott has down done electrical work for me in the past. Based on his prior work which I was completely satisfied with I called Scott to come out and replace the dining room chandelier and several electrical recepticals. i called Scott late on a Friday afternoon and, quite frankly, was not expecting a return call until the following Monday. As Scott has done in the past he returned my call within approximately one hour. I told Scott what needed to be done. He said that he could come out the following Tuesday at approximately 9:00am. I did not discuss costs with Scott as he has always been reasonable with past work performed. As Scott promised, he rang the doorbell at 9:00am the following Tuesday. I might add that Scott is a very friendly person and will talk with you when the job permits. He is very careful to explain how something will work and will ask you if what he is doing is to your satisfaction. I guarantee you will find Scott a competent and very pleasent person. As for the price, Scott was right in the ball park. And the work was completed to my satisfaction. The bottom line is you will not go wrong with Scott (Stockwell Electric.) You will get a friendly person who knows what he is doing, and will do a great job for a fair price.
Description of Work: Old dining room chandelier taken down and replaced with new chandelier. Several outlets and switches replaced with new decorator outlets and switches.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

REBECCA M.
01/2010
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
He came on time with very little advance notice. He was friendly and professional. He was knowedgeable. He replaced and repositioned a socket for a light fixture and purchased heavy duty bulbs for us. He gave an estimate and information about installing 6 flourescent lights.
Description of Work: I can't remember the exact amount. Fixed a light socket. Bought replacement heavy duty bulbs. Gave estimate for installing future studio lighting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Jason J.
10/2009
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He really went above and beyond. He was so thorough in making sure that everything was safe; he discovered some strange wiring issues that we had. It felt like if my dad was an electrician and he looked at my house, that was the kind of care that he brought to the job. He did a phenomenal amount of work.
Description of Work: We had Scott Stockwell do some work for us. We just bought a new house and we wanted him to check the electrical, add some ceiling lights, add some outlet, and he rewired the electrical cabinet.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,200

Penny S.
05/2009
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He was wonderful and such a gentleman. He was a pleasure to have in the house. He also did a good job of cleaning up after himself and was a very nice man to have a around. He did a fine job.
Description of Work: Stockwell replaced some overhead fixtures and he put some wall fixtures in. Then, he replaced my thermostat.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

June K.
03/2009
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Nothing to tell, they did not respond
Description of Work: Did not do any work. I called and left a message explaining I was interested in an estimate for some work. That was two weeks ago and I have not heard from them.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


HUGH O.
11/2008
5.0
closet systems, electrician, handyman service, lighting
  + 2 more
He is upfront and very honest. He will give a quote by the job or by the hour. He is a licensed electrician, but will do handyman work, including carpentry. He is on time and cleans up well when he is finished.
Description of Work: He built a closet and installed a shelving system. He added several overhead lights and hung a few pictures.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600

Kristin A.
10/2008
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
Wow! What can I say? These guys are terrific! Not only were they punctual, pleasant, professional and clean, they do really great work. They have great follow up, actually took the time to call and make sure we were happy with everything even before the final bill. I would definitely recommend them to anyone. I was very happy with this company.
Description of Work: Rewired our entire kitchen, installed new outlets, moved the ceiling fan and installed a new one, hooked up under cabinet lighting, installed canned lights. They also installed a security light outside our back door. I had changed the color of all the outlets and they returned and got the ones that I wanted without any hassels.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,070

ANDRE B.
10/2008
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
They called back right away, but I ended up not choosing them since they did not seem to be sure of what they would do.
Description of Work: Gave an estimate for installation, but wanted to just charge an hourly rate for as long as the job took. Did not do the work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0


Leslie J.
09/2008
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
There is nothing to tell, as I was not able to speak with anyone.
Description of Work: I called and left a message but did not receive a return call.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0


Contact information

4025 Elm Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513


Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
EL 1358-R
Trade License Locale
Illinois
Trade License Authority
Ottawa
Trade License Expiration
05/01/2021

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans

FAQ

Stockwell Electric is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Stockwell Electric accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, Stockwell Electric does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Stockwell Electric offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Stockwell Electric does not offer a senior discount.
No, Stockwell Electric does not offer emergency services.
No, Stockwell Electric does not offer warranties.
Stockwell Electric offers the following services: Electrical
No AV work No Alarms, Doorbells or Intercoms- No High Rise Work No electrical inspections

Contact information

4025 Elm Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513


Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM