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DOUGLAS ELECTRIC CO.Inc.

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. SERVICE CHARGES APPLY. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL. LICENSE # is ECC41195. Also doing business as A-2000 Electrical Services.

Business highlights

54 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, ADDITIONS & SERVICE, LIGHTING MAINTENANCE & RETRO FITS, VIOLATION CORRECTIONS, RE-WIRING OF OLD BUILDINGS & TRACING ELECTRICAL SHORTS, LIGHTING UPGRADES, RECESSED, LIGHTING, DEDICATED CIRCUITS, VIOLATIONS CORRECTED, 100 THROUGH 4000 AMP & EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEMS.

Services we don't offer

REPAIR OF LIGHT FIXTURES, CEILING FANS, INTERCOMS, BELLS & BUZZERS, OF PHONE .LINES, TV JACKS,

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%



Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.8150 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
77%
4
9%
3
5%
2
3%
1
7%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.4
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 126-150 of 150 reviews

nicholas V.
11/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Great
Description of Work: I had work done by Douglas Electric Co Inc.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Amy R.
10/2010
5.0
electrician, handyman service
  + 0 more
A.
Description of Work: We had an electrical outlet installed for a sump pump in our basement. The outlet had to run through a crawl space to the exterior wall and then back into the basement. Douglas and his team are very professional. His men were punctual and did an excellent job. We were very pleased and will use them in the future.

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
$500

ROBERT L.
12/2007
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Overall I had a good experience.
Description of Work: They were fixing some minor electrical issues. Fixture and outside lights.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$309

FRANCINE W.
11/2007
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He will not come out to my area.
Description of Work: Called for estimate.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


SUIFE P.
07/2006
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Checked AC.

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

MELISSA I.
10/2005
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
VERY GOOD.
Description of Work: RE-WIRING ON CIRCUIT BREAKER BOX.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$135

JOHN R.
06/2005
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
EXCELLENT.
Description of Work: HAD CIRCUITRY PROBLEM THAT KEPT AC FROM WORKING. ELECTRICIAN CAME NEXT MORNING. EFFICIENTLY FOUND THE PROBLEM THROUGH VOLTAGE TESTING-TROUBLESHOOTING. CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. CLEANED UP AFTER HIMSELF.

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
$135

MAUREEN P.
05/2005
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
NEVER HEARD BACK.
Description of Work: CALLED TO GET AN ESTIMATE.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


JOAN S.
03/2005
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
MY INITIAL CALL TO THE ELECTRICIAN WAS RETURNED PROMPTLY. SCHEDULED TIME TO MEET COMPANY REP TO OBTAIN ESTIMATE. ESTIMATOR ARRIVED PROMPTLY AND PROVIDED AN ESTIMATE. WORK WAS SCHEDULED AND COMPLETED AS SCHEDULED. EVEN THOUGH OUR CONDO ASSOCIATION WAS UNABLE TO PROMPTLY PAY THE BILL, THE COMPANY WAS COURTEOUS AND POLITE ABOUT THIS.
Description of Work: REPLACED LIGHT FIXTURE ON LIGHT THAT ILLUMINATES A CONDO BUILDING PARKING AREA. REPLACED AND RAISED LIGHT FIXTURE ON A BACK DECK ON BUILDING.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

GRANT V.
02/2005
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
VERY PROFESSIONAL AND PROMPT. MY ONLY PROBLEM WAS THE COST FOR THE SERVICE. THE ELECTRICIAN SPENT LESS THAN 30 MINUTES DOING THE INSPECTION. THE ELECTRICIAN DID COME OUT ON PRESIDENT'S DAY BUT NO MENTION OF THIS AFFECTING THE PRICE WAS MADE . EXCHANGED OUT A DIMMER SWITCH WITH A STANDARD LIGHT SWITCH AND TIGHTENED OUTLET (BOTH OF WHICH I COULD HAVE DONE MYSELF). TOLD US EVERYTHING WAS FINE AND NO CHANGES NEEDED TO BE MADE TO THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. I FELT THAT THE WORK WAS FINE BUT EXTREMELY PRICEY FOR THE AMOUNT OF REQUIRED WORK THAT WAS PERFORMED. I WOULD GET MORE OF A CLARIFICATION FOR THE RATES CHARGED FOR SERVICES PERFORMED BEFORE HIRING THIS SERVICE AGAIN. I WOULD HIRE AGAIN ONLY IF THE RATES WERE MORE CLEARLY EXPLAINED.
Description of Work: INSPECTED OUR CIRCUIT BREAKER BOX TO DETERMINE IF ANY CIRCUITS WERE MIS-SIZED. HAD CIRCUIT IN LIVING ROOM AND KITCHEN CHECKED. HAD LOOSE OUTLET IN BEDROOM TIGHTENED.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$176

ARTHUR F.
01/2005
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
DOUG CAME OUT ON REALLY SHORT NOTICE, AS I WAS IN DIRE STRAITS WITH MY DRYWALL CONTRACTOR WANTING TO GET INTO THE ROOM. HE CAME OUT ONE MORNING, SAID HE COULD HAVE A CREW OUT THE NEXT MORNING AND DID. THE WERE TIMELY AND PROFESSIONAL IN COMPLETING THE WORK, WHICH ALLOWED THE OTHER CONTRACTOR TO MOVE ON WITH THEIR WORK. GREAT JOB!
Description of Work: REROUTED CEILING LIGHTING AND TELEPHONE WIRING IN HOME OFFICE.

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
$340

JEFFREY F.
01/2005
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
ALTHOUGH THEY WERE QUITE FRIENDLY AND RELATIVELY RESPONSIVE, IT WAS A LITTLE DIFFICULT AND FRUSTRATING TO GET THE ELECTRICIAN HERE. AFTER FOUR DAYS OF CALLING BACK AND FORTH, THE ELECTRICIAN SHOWED AFTER I TOLD DOUGLAS ELECTRIC THAT I'M PREPARED TO TRY ANOTHER COMPANY. ON THE FIFTH DAY, THE ELECTRICIAN ARRIVED AND WAS QUITE NICE AND PROFESSIONAL. I TRUST THEIR SINCERITY AND WORK.
Description of Work: I REQUESTED THAT THE ELECTRICIAN LOOK AT AND FIX TWO PROBLEMS: A SHORT IN THE KITCHEN DISPOSAL SWITCH AND OUTLET, AND A REMOTE CONTROL CEILING FAN THAT TURNS ITSELF ON AND OFF. HE SPENT ABOUT 2 1/4 HOURS AND WE'RE HAPPY WITH THE RESULT.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$215

PAUL R.
01/2005
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
THE ELECTRICIANS THAT CAME OUT DID A GREAT JOB, WERE VERY HELPFUL, AND THE PRICE CAME IN LOWER THAN I EXPECTED. DOUGLAS ELECTRICIANS WENT OUT AND BOUGHT THE LIGHT AND THEN INSTALLED IT FOR US.
Description of Work: HAD DOUGLAS INSTALL A SAFETY 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
$326

Lisa S.
01/2005
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
NEVER PROVIDED A WRITTEN ESTIMATE AS PROMISED. ONLY GAVE A ROUGH RANGE VERBAL ESTIMATE. TRIED TO UPSELL EVERYTHING.
Description of Work: ESTIMATE FOR UPGRADING AMPERAGE.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0


BRIAN E.
12/2004
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
THE EMPLOYEE THAT WAS SENT OUT TO OUR JOB WAS STELLAR! HE CLEARLY KNEW WHAT HE WAS DOING. HE DISCOVERED ADDITIONAL WORK THAT WAS NEEDED, BUT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO OBTAIN A DETAILED QUOTE FOR IT AFTERWARDS.
Description of Work: MINOR ELECTRIC REPAIR OF CIRCUIT BOX.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$105

Elizabeth S.
12/2004
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
THIS COMPANY IS AWESOME! EVERYONE FROM DOUG, THE OWNER, TO DAVE AND PAUL, THE ELECTRICIANS, ARE VERY COURTEOUS, EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGEABLE, AND JUST ALL AROUND GOOD GUYS. THE COST WAS A LOT LESS THAN WHAT WE THOUGHT IT WOULD BE AND THE WORK DONE WAS SIMPLY AMAZING. THEY HAD TO BRING A LINE UP FROM OUR BASEMENT TO THE KITCHEN TO GIVE MORE POWER TO OUR WALL OVEN/MICROWAVE AND THEY DID IT WITH NO FUSS OR MESS! I WOULD DEFINITELY HIRE THIS COMPANY AGAIN AND WOULD RECOMMEND THEM TO ANYONE WHO NEEDS ELECTRICAL WORK. YOU WON'T BE SORRY.
Description of Work: INSTALLED NEW 120V/20 AMP DEDICATED LINE FROM BASEMENT PANEL TO KITCHEN.

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
$465

SUSAN C.
12/2004
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
HE CALLED BACK, SHOWED UP ON TIME AND THAT'S WHERE IT FELL APART. HE QUOTED $450 TO REMOVE A DEAD EXTERIOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION. I FOUND ANOTHER ELECTRICIAN THAT REMOVED IT FOR $100.
Description of Work: CALLED FOR AN ESTIMATE.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$450

STACY W.
12/2004
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
A REAL PERSON ANSWERED THE PHONE AND SENT SOMEONE OUT WITHIN 48 HOURS TO REPLACE AN OLD LIGHT FIXTURE. SINCE THE FEE WAS A FLAT SERVICE CALL, ALSO HAD HIM FIX AND ASSEMBLE ANOTHER FIXTURE AND REMOVE A BROKEN OFF BULB LODGED IN A CEILING LIGHT. GOOD, QUICK, PLEASANT; BEST EXPERIENCE I'VE HAD WITH AN ELECTRICAL COMAPNY.
Description of Work: REPLACED OLD IN-CLOSET CEILING FIXTURE.

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
$128

ANDY H.
11/2004
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I WOULD DEFINITELY USE THEM AGAIN. THEY DID A GREAT JOB.
Description of Work: THE COMPANY CHANGED THE DIMMER SWITCHES AND INSTALLED A HARD WIRED CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR. THEY ALSO CHANGED SOME HARD TO GET TO BULBS.

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

Donna P.
09/2004
3.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: RETURNED INITIAL INQUIRY AFTER 48 HRS, BUT I HAD ALREADY CONTRACTED WITH ANOTHER ELECTRICIAN.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

MARY N.
09/2004
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
THE OWNER ANSWERED THE PHONE WHEN I CALLED FOR AN ESTIMATE. HE WAS VERY ACCOMMODATING AND ANSWERED SEVERAL QUESTIONS. THE INSTALLER WAS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE, COURTEOUS, AND PROTECTED THE FLOORS WITH DROP CLOTHS. THERE WAS NO CHARGE FOR TRAVEL TO OUR HOME. I FEEL THE PRICE WAS COMPARABLE TO OTHER COMPANIES, BUT THEY WERE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE WORK IN A MORE TIMELY FASHION. I WOULD HIRE THIS COMPANY AGAIN AND RECOMMEND THEM TO FRIENDS.
Description of Work: THIS COMPANY INSTALLED SEVERAL CEILING FANS AND INSTALLED TWO DIMMER WALL 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
$400

ANNE H.
09/2004
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
THEY SAID THAT THEY WERE TOO BUSY TO FIT ME IN FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKS SO THEY REFERRED ME TO SOMEONE ELSE.
Description of Work: I CALLED ABOUT GETTING TWO LIGHT FIXTURES FIXED.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

William G.
08/2004
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
DOUG IS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE. HE HAD TWO WORKERS COME OUT TO DO THE JOB. THEY WERE VERY PROFESSIONAL.
Description of Work: CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED AN ARCING WIRE RUNNING FROM HOUSE TO DETACHED GARAGE. DIAGNOSED ON A FRIDAY AND FIXED ON MONDAY. NEW CONDUIT AND NEW WIRING RAN FROM HOUSE TO DETACHED GARAGE.

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
$650

BETSY N.
06/2004
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
VERY PERSONABLE AND COOPERATIVE, JOB WELL DONE.
Description of Work: PUT IN NEW ELECTRICAL BOX IN A FIVE FLAT.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

REBECCA H.
07/2003
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: MOVED LOTS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND INSTALLED NEW STUFF FOR EXTENSIVE REMODELING.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,500

Contact information

4255 N Milwaukee Ave SUITE A, Chicago, IL 60641

www.douglaselectric.biz

Licensing

Bonded

Insured
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Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Handyman Services,
Plumbing,
Heating and Air Conditioning

FAQ

DOUGLAS ELECTRIC CO.Inc. is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
DOUGLAS ELECTRIC CO.Inc. accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, DOUGLAS ELECTRIC CO.Inc. offers free project estimates.
No, DOUGLAS ELECTRIC CO.Inc. does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, DOUGLAS ELECTRIC CO.Inc. does not offer a senior discount.
No, DOUGLAS ELECTRIC CO.Inc. does not offer emergency services.
Yes, DOUGLAS ELECTRIC CO.Inc. offers warranties.
DOUGLAS ELECTRIC CO.Inc. offers the following services: COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, ADDITIONS & SERVICE, LIGHTING MAINTENANCE & RETRO FITS, VIOLATION CORRECTIONS, RE-WIRING OF OLD BUILDINGS & TRACING ELECTRICAL SHORTS, LIGHTING UPGRADES, RECESSED, LIGHTING, DEDICATED CIRCUITS, VIOLATIONS CORRECTED, 100 THROUGH 4000 AMP & EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEMS.
REPAIR OF LIGHT FIXTURES, CEILING FANS, INTERCOMS, BELLS & BUZZERS, OF PHONE .LINES, TV JACKS,

Contact information

4255 N Milwaukee Ave SUITE A, Chicago, IL 60641

www.douglaselectric.biz