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Goldstream Electrical Services Inc

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans

About us

Owner operated electrical business specializing in service calls, corrections of electrical code violations, service upgrades, electrical installations (lights, ceiling fans, outlets, appliances, on-wall TVs, etc..) To reach me directly: Call or text 773-983-8526 service@goldstreamelectric.com Thank you, Matt Goldowski

Business highlights

18 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Electrical. Service Calls. Code Violation Corrections. Service Upgrades. Remodeling. Indoor & Outdoor Lighting. Recessed Lights. Under-Cabinet Lighting. Fan Lights. Smoke Detectors. TV Wall Installation. Breaker & Fuse Box Replacement. Wiring Replacement. Underground Wiring. Low Voltage Wiring. Home Rewiring.

Services we don't offer

Alarm, Generator and Solar Systems

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.0228 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
96%
4
2%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 151-175 of 228 reviews

Karleen M.
04/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Goldstream upgraded our electrical service, meaning that he prepared everything for a switch from 100 to 200 amp service. Matt and his assistant replaced our old electrical panel with a new one. Then they installed a new meter and cable outside, to connect to the upgraded service. Also, they grounded the new service to an 8 ft rod outside. And to meet new code standards, they had to install new grounding inside, by connecting a wire to a pipe that goes into the water meter. Unfortunately, our water meter and electrical service are in opposite corners of our semi-finished basement, but they managed to install the grounding with minimal impact to the paneled walls. To finish the job, they tested and labeled all the switches in the new electrical panel. Everything was very organized and efficient, and carried out in a timely manner. Matt clearly communicates status, schedule, and issues via email. The job easily passed inspection. I would recommend this company for any electrical projects.
Description of Work: Service Upgrade

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
$2,500

Corey G.
04/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Matt is a great electrician and I have now used him on a number of jobs. He came in the middle of January with snow on the ground and was able to replace a broken outdoor motion light.
Description of Work: installed outdoor LED

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

Lauren D.
02/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
This is the second time I have used Matt for electrical services and will continue to use his company. His prices are very fair and his work is excellent. When I scheduled the appointment, Matt suggested what equipment I should buy ahead of time for the ceiling fan installations. When he arrived, I also had another issue that had come up and he added it to the list and helped us determine the right equipment for the job (new dimmer switch). This was a long job and Matt was patient with us as we had to make a Home Depot run in the middle of the job as we decided to swap to a different type of fan for the master bedroom. He waited and didn't charge us for the extra time. He cleaned everything up and made sure everything was working before he left. I would highly recommend Goldstream. Great work and great prices!
Description of Work: Installed four ceiling fans and changed dimmer switch.

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

Margit W.
12/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The owner, Matthew, was accommodating in scheduling the work and took responsibility for obtaining city permits as needed. Matthew and his employee arrived on time, worked efficiently, and thoroughly explained to us all work that was performed, and our options. The level of communication was excellent throughout the project. Both the hourly rate and the total cost were fair, reasonable and price competitive. After the work was finished, Matthew provided a detailed, written service report and warranty for all work performed. Matthew was personally present when the city inspector was at the home. We will hire Goldstream Electrical for all future electrical needs.
Description of Work: Miscellaneous and extensive (four day project) electrical upgrading to code and repairs throughout the house and garage, both indoor and outdoor. Project included, but was not limited to, new grounding system and whole house surge protection.

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
$3,600

Dan B.
11/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Goldstream was very responsive. Worked with me to schedule the job done the timeline I needed. They were prompt, knowledgable and professional. All work was done very well.
Description of Work: Installed a new bathroom exhaust fan and rewired switches and outlet box.

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
$400

JONATHAN G.
11/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Great service from start to finish. Goldstream answered the phone every time, was available same day, showed up promptly as scheduled. The work to install a chandelier and repair some electrical cords was done quickly and he was polite throughout. I thought the price was reasonable. We have a Victorian home and I also appreciate that they have expertise particularly with vintage electrics. A lot can go wrong with those unfamiliar . . . I will definitely use Goldstream again.
Description of Work: Goldstream installed a chandelier and repaired some electrical lamp cords that my dog had chewed.

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

Kathy C.
11/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Matt arrived 10 minutes early, tarped and covered the floors and furniture. He was incredibly neat and clean, leaving the floors cleaner than the way he found them. He and his partner worked at a steady pace. The Job went much better than I thought, with no damage to the original plaster. When the scope of the project changed once he arrived, he charged only the extra time for the other two projects and kept to his original bid, even though it took longer than anticipated. I was very happy with Matt and Richard.
Description of Work: Installed two boxes in the ceiling, added two switches, installed a light in a closet and removed wiring from a bedroom installation in our vintage, high rise condo

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
$925

Jeff G.
10/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It could not have gone better. First, scheduling was very easy. Although he's busy, Matt is very responsive and he makes effective use of technology to make the scheduling process a little easier. On the day of the appointment, Matt called and asked if he could come a couple of hours early and that worked well for everyone. I am curious by nature and Matt answered my questions as he did the various installs. Matt worked diligently and quickly and everything was done exactly correct. Again, throughout the time, Matt was extremely nice and answered all of my questions along the way. While I hope I don't need an electrician too often, when I do need one, I will absolutely call Matt. I was extremely impressed and I feel very lucky to have found him.
Description of Work: Matt expertly performed a variety of small electrical tasks such as installing recessed light trim, installing multi location dimmers, installing an in-switch timer and replacing an outdoor light.

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
$125

Corey G.
10/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Matt, did a very professional job on the work we requested. He came on a Saturday and did all the work very quickly and professionally. In 2 hours, Matt, changed 3 outdoor lights, fixed 3 broken outlets and provided an estimate for future work. I would definitely use Matt again and refer him out to friends and family.
Description of Work: Fixed non working outlets and replace outdoor lighting

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
$250

James O.
10/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I called him on Tuesday originally he was able to come that afternoon, which was greatly appreciated. I had called another local electrician who was booked for three weeks. The original service call was, i believe, 150 bucks (+ materials), which isn't bargain basement, but given that he came out the day I called him and did a good job, I'm totally fine with it. I asked him about the feasibility/cost of having an outlet added on the house that could be controlled by a switch inside (for ease with christmas lights, etc.). he explained the possibilities thoroughly and gave me a price which he stuck to and actually came in under (the total for the project was 355). He offered to come on Saturday because he would be in our town doing a different project. He came, did the work, and everything works perfectly. He and his partner were very professional and more than willing to explain anything and everything.
Description of Work: Matt and his partner came out twice to our house in one week - the first time was for a couple of broken outlets. He fixed those, and we discussed another project - adding outlets to the front of the house that could be controlled by a switch inside.

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
$355

T C.
09/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Matt was awesome! He responded promptly, was very punctual, and explained everything that needed to be done very well! I highly reccomend him and would for sure use him again.
Description of Work: Matt fixed everything that needed to be fixed that came out of my inspection report. Some of the things he did were corrected double taps, changed wiring in the electrical panel to code, terminated/connected abandoned wiring, and repaired an open ground on one of my outlets.

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
$365

Joseph P.
09/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I have used Matt on two occasions. He works hard to get you scheduled asap and does a fantastic job. Great work, cleans up, and works to code. Will use him again in the future.
Description of Work: Added a 110V outlet and ran a low voltage coaxial cable.

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
$195

Blake D.
09/2013
5.0
electrician, home theater design
  + 0 more
First of all Matt with Goldstream Electric Services is absolutely fantastic. I refer him to everyone I know that is looking for an electrician. I first used Matt 5 years ago when I gutted my Lincoln Park condo to the studs and he rewired the entire condo and I've not had a single problem. Over the years, I've had him do other odd jobs as they've come up. I could not be happier with how well this job turned out! Both TV's were excellently mounted: perfectly level and extremely secure. He did a great job adding the electric outlets and snaking the wires--there was no drywall or paint fixes needed, they were added so nicely that they look like they've been there the entire time not just 24 hours. Why I always use Matt for any electrical jobs I have: 1. Excellent Quality. Matt takes the time to do the job right every time. He listens to what you want done and brings up considerations that you likely didn't think through but are very glad he did. On this job, he helped me think through where the electric outlets should go in the closet and determined the right height to place both the outlets and the HDMI cable making sure that they were put at a height where the cable box would allow my wife's dresses to hang without resting on the cable box. For the TV placements, I was just going to eyeball them but Matt recommended that we mount the TV in the 2nd bedroom so that it's top was level with the trim and I can say it looks great. For the fireplace, he helped me pick a height that doesn't strain my neck and maximizes the exposed brick of the fireplace 2. He is very friendly and extremely honest 3. He shows up on time and as promised: He arrived promptly for this job as always. 4. He respects your home. Both he and his partner used disposable covers over their boots so that they didn't track in any mud. I didn't ask him to do this, they did it automatically after entering. They also put drop cloths down wherever they worked to protect my floors and brought their own vacuum and cleaned up any dust associated with the job. It's spotless. I highly recommend using Goldstream Electric Services for any job. Thanks Matt!
Description of Work: Mounted a 65 inch television above my brick fireplace and mounted a 47 inch television in my second bedroom. As part of the installation there were outlets added to my closet and HDMI cables were snaked through the wall

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
$1,050

Lynn B.
09/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Matt responded to my email request for an estimate very quickly. His estimate of the work needed was fair and reasonable. Matt showed up on time and started right away. During repairs, he discovered that the main breaker he hoped to reuse was damaged. He and Rick were able to find a replacement part (not an easy task since the part is no longer manufactured) and finish the work with minimal delay. They were clean, courteous and professional. We plan on getting electrical work done in the basement in the future. Goldstream Electrical will be the first contractor I call.
Description of Work: Repaired corroded main service wire and breaker, corrected wiring issues, upgraded ground.

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
$575

Neil H.
09/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Matt and his team were wonderful. From the first phone contact to the final paperwork, Matt was very professional and personable. Matt was very prompt in all communications and clearly outlined all the work he would perform. During the project, Matt and his team were on time in the morning. They worked quickly and cleaned up after the job was done. Matt is very knowledgeable about his craft and guided us in the best decisions to make our home safe while being mindful of our budget. I would use Goldstream Electric again without a second thought.
Description of Work: Brought our household electrical up to current code

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
$650

Lauren D.
08/2013
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Matt was easy to reach by cell phone and provided many options for a quick appointment. He showed up on time and with all necessary equipment. We spoke about the job and he outlined what he was going to do and his initial thoughts on what the issue was with our ceiling fan. He took the fan apart to determine what the issue was and then went over the options with me - thoroughly explaining the details and implications of each option. I decided to replace the fan and had a new one on hand and asked him to install it. He dismantled the old fan and very neatly packed it into the box of the new one so it was easy to move out of the room. Matt then installed the new fan and programmed the remote and made sure it didn't interfere with other fans in the house. He showed me how to work the fan and cleaned up - no mess! I would 110% recommend Matt for electrical services and plan on using him for any future needs. Price was very very reasonable. No issues with the cost.
Description of Work: Matt came over to diagnose and fix an issue with our ceiling fan. He figured out what the issue was and then removed the defective fan and installed a new ceiling fan.

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
$162.5

ELLEN P.
08/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Everything was wonderful from beginning to end. Matt responded promptly to my phone call asking for an estimate, immediately came to our house to see what the job entailed and sent a written proposal within a couple of days. Matt and Rick arrived on time the day the work was scheduled and worked very professionally all day, staying a little longer to complete the job and not have to return the following day. Before leaving, they labeled all the circuits on the new electrical panel. Everything is working well and we are extremely pleased. Matt also returned a couple of days later to do some additional electrical work for us. I would hire this company for any and all electrical work I might need done. Fabulous!
Description of Work: Replaced electric panel and ran two dedicated lines to sump pumps

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
$1,800

Razz J.
07/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Everything turned out fine. They were personable, professional, came on time, and completed the work.
Description of Work: They hung some lights, put in some outlets, and patched their work.

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
$2,500

Pat C.
04/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Matt arrived on time, was professional and repaired both outlets. The caved in outlet had to be moved slightly over but now it is usuable again. Our on suite bathroom outlet is a GFI and it came out of the wall when I pulled on it to remove the plug from my hairdryer. Matt also repaired it and did so with my husband sleeping soundly. Thank you Matt!
Description of Work: I called to have two electrical outlets repaired. One was caved into the wall…the other came out of the wall. One outlet, the GFI, in our bathroom was flickering.

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

Grant P.
04/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Matt did a great job putting a junction box in, re-routing some recessed lights to another switch and installing 3 more outlets in the bedroom. Everything works and looked good. he helped problem solve through the options available and recommend the best options. I will have him back.
Description of Work: Matt did a great job putting a junction box in, re-routing some recessed lights to another switch and installing 3 more outlets in the bedroom. Everything works and looked good. he helped problem solve through the options available and recommend the best options. I will have him back.

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
$1,000

Patrick M.
02/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
There are three things that I look for when I need a project done. 1.Quality 2.Price 3 Can I trust the company working in my house Matt went above and beyond any expectations that I had!!!
Description of Work: I remodeled my condo and needed an electrician to do some work that the company I was using couldn't do. I have used Matt in the past and was very impressed with his quality of work. I gave him a call and he was able to install everything on my "want list" that I was told by others couldn't be done. I personally found Goldstream Electrical by word of mouth and whenever anyone asks me for an electrician I immediately recommend Matt and his company!!! Between this job and the one that was done in the past, my condo has had 22 can lights installed, ceiling fan installed, random lights that I wanted added throughout my unit, and all outlets replaced and brought up to code.

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
$700

Lavinia C.
01/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Matt did an excellent job installing under-cabinet lighting in our kitchen. His quote was fair value. He also have us a clear explanation as to why the lights we had obtained were electrically sub-standard and we agreed to one of his proposed two options for equipment that was electrically safe and met code. The lights were installed methodically without wasting time. He showed up when he said he would show up.
Description of Work: Goldsream Electric
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Micah M.
01/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Matt has completed several jobs for me over the last few years. He is always prompt and polite. He is a professional at his trade and doesn't compromise quality or look for shortcuts which is what I want in an electrician. I will continue to use Matt and his team in the future and recommend him to others.
Description of Work: Professional, competent and polite electrician
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Sally S.
12/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Matt was very polite, professional, neat, and accommodating. He made every effort to work with our installer's schedule (and ours) even though he had a new baby at home. He was especially respectful and trustworthy to the point we were comfortable giving him access to our home even when we weren't there.
Description of Work: We were having major bath and kitchen remodeling done which required upgrading our electrical service and adding additional outlets. Matt put in a new electric panel including a 240 line for our new ovens which were quite a distance from the panel. He upgraded our old outlets (the house is 45 years old) plus added additional dedicated ones for new equipment. In the bathroom he did the same plus replace the exhaust fan which needed new wiring.

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
$2,200

stephen U.
07/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Matt has done work for me in the past and that is why I hired him again for this job. His fee is competitive with other contractors I have requested bid on past projects but Matt showed a better knowledge of how to approach the job as well as extensive experience working on older buildings in Chicago. I trust his workmanship and proper execution without any surprises during the process. He has good follow up and is always prompt when starting the job. When I have any future electrical work to be done I will use Matt at Goldstream.
Description of Work: Installation of switches & ceiling fans in bedrooms, installation of electric outlets in bathrooms, installation of electrical lighting fixtures in bathrooms, installation of baseboard electrical heater in rec. 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
$1,000

Contact information

1120 Harvard Ln, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

http://www.goldstreamelectric.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
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
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
19011
Trade License Locale
Illinois
Trade License Authority
Village of Schaumburg
Trade License Expiration
12/31/2018

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans

FAQ

Goldstream Electrical Services Inc is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

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

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Goldstream Electrical Services Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, Goldstream Electrical Services Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Goldstream Electrical Services Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Goldstream Electrical Services Inc offers a 10% senior discount.
No, Goldstream Electrical Services Inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Goldstream Electrical Services Inc offers warranties.
Goldstream Electrical Services Inc offers the following services: Electrical. Service Calls. Code Violation Corrections. Service Upgrades. Remodeling. Indoor & Outdoor Lighting. Recessed Lights. Under-Cabinet Lighting. Fan Lights. Smoke Detectors. TV Wall Installation. Breaker & Fuse Box Replacement. Wiring Replacement. Underground Wiring. Low Voltage Wiring. Home Rewiring.
Alarm, Generator and Solar Systems

Contact information

1120 Harvard Ln, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

http://www.goldstreamelectric.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
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
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM