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Hardt Electric Inc

Electrical, Lighting

About us

Quality Service since 1973. We enjoy helping Residential Customers, Business Owners and Builders. This includes everything from a minor electrical repair to a complete rewire or new installation. *When contacting us via the message center please provide a phone number so that we may provide you exceptional service.*

Business highlights

52 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Budget dollar amount evaluation over the phone, In-person fee based estimates Our customers experience a master electrician's knowledge of diagnosing, trouble shooting, solving electrical issues, with optimal results. Renovation, Remodel or Brand New Electrical work. Our Customers are given years of knowledge to simplify the decision making process.

Services we don't offer

Free in-person Estimates

Amenities

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9280 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
95%
4
2%
3
1%
2
0%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 101-125 of 280 reviews

Michael B.
12/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Prompt, friendly, good advice (we'd bought a fan, but he suggested just replacing the old innards; much cheaper). I was worried it'd be way expensive but it wasn't. I will call them first next time I need an electrician.
Description of Work: replaced bathroom exhaust 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
$150

Phil S.
11/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Todd was great. He was very friendly and made sure we knew what he was doing the whole time. He was very punctual and gave me a timeframe on when he was going to be here. I am actually going to have him come by and do some more work in a few weeks.
Description of Work: Replaced a light in my dining room and replaced a wall 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

Mary L.
11/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Todd was amiable and professional and we will definitely use him in the future.
Description of Work: Todd installed two new light fixtures.

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
$254

John M.
11/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Pete Zillner contacted us within 24 hours of my email to Hardt Electric. He told me the approximate cost when we talked. He arrived right on time and worked for several hours. He was very professional and friendly. Pete --removed and replaced 3 chandeliers --removed 2 ceiling fans --removed several flush mounted ceiling lights --removed 2 pendant lights --installed 3 dimmer switches --repaired outlets that had not been installed correctly --replaced several outlet faceplates that the previous owners had broken We have 11 ft. ceilings so much of the work was done on a ladder. The work was very well done and Pete gave us great advice on LED installations and some future work we want to do.
Description of Work: Installed 3 chandeliers, removed several ceiling mounted lights and installed cover plates, provided and installed 3 dimmer switches, repaired outlets and replaced several broken faceplates.

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
$1,100

Brian B.
11/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Todd contacted me quickly after submitting a request. He came over that afternoon. We have an old house that we recently purchased that had been having some problems with a few outlets. Todd found the problem quickly, removed the old original wires and replaced them to ensure the problem would not come back. He also found a buried light switch so we could have a switch in our living room. Everything works great now and we have not had any problems since. The price was reasonable for the quality and thoroughness of the work. I look forward to working with him again in the future.
Description of Work: Fixed outlets that were not functioning, installed light fixtures, rewired, connected new light 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
$500

Leslie B.
11/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He is a wonderful electrician and person. He was punctual, clean, polite and a joy to chat with. The work is excellent and I will recommend him.
Description of Work: Todd updated my kitchen to GFI, as well as repair some major electrical issues. He also repaired a bathroom 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
$300

DIANE K.
10/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Hardt Electric did a wonderful job. Pete arrived exactly on time. He was professional, courteous, and explained exactly what was wrong. I was very pleased with the work preformed. I would definitely use Hardt Electric again and will recommend them to my neighbors and friends.
Description of Work: Replaced kitchen ceiling Ballast Replaced above the sink light fixture Replaced basement florescent lights Adjusted yard motion sensor 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
$296

donna W.
10/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
very professional. He installed wood into the attic floor to be able to handle the weight of ceiling fan and light for a stairway. Then quickly installed outside lighting in soffit. He also installed permanent light in attic and removed outlet that was not code.
Description of Work: Installed ceiling fan in stairway (plaster wall) . Area had to be prepared for heavy fan and 3 way switch.. installed outside lighting, attic 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
$900

Nicole H.
10/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Todd was great. Arrived within 30 minutes for a last-minute emergency call (lucky for us he was in the neighborhood already) and quickly fixed the issue. He texted to let us know when he was 5 minutes away so we were ready for him, worked fast, and was very professional. Provided us with a few recommendations and suggestions for preventing problems in the future. He will be my first call if we have any other electrician needs in the future.
Description of Work: Repaired a few wires and parts in our circuit breaker that was preventing our furnace from turning on. Also fixed a can light in the bathroom that had been damaged.

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
$300

william D.
10/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
electrician was prompt and efficient
Description of Work: repaired short in system replaced outdoor light and replaced chandelier canopy where whole fixture had to come down

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
$325

Aaron B.
10/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Todd answered my call immediately. We discussed the project and what most likely would be needed. This allowed him to give us a price estimate over the phone. It was very reasonable vs. other quotes we had gotten (approximate 1/3 of the cost). He also was available almost immediately. All of this plus the other reviews of his work and his professionalism and knowledge of the situation during the call, led us to hire him right away. We weren't disappointed. Even running into a few issues on the installation of the light (which is why we stopped trying to do it ourselves), he did an awesome job. Don't hesitate to hire him!!!
Description of Work: Todd replaced a light fixture for us and provided another outdoor outlet.

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

JEFF G.
10/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I was having some intermittent problems with some can lights in the ceiling of a rental apartment. Todd came out and located the problem, replaced some wiring in which a drywall screw had pierced, and also fixed some mis-wiring. It took him 2.5 hours. He was friendly, efficient, and professional. Great experience and will use again if needed.
Description of Work: Located and repaired bad 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
$345

Frank G.
10/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Second time with Todd. Did his job professionally. A great guy. Will use again when need arises
Description of Work: Replaced dimmers and replaced 4 outside 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
$330

Deborah M.
08/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Great, I had waited to long to schedule, he was able to fit me into his schedule and get the work done. He was able to get the job done quickly. He made suggestions to improve the stability of the fan and he replaced some old wiring while he was at it.
Description of Work: remove an old ceiling fan, upgraded the wiring and installed a new ceiling fan, made the fixture much more secure. The old unit had been installed poorly. changed out the light kit on another ceiling fan replaced a defective outside fixture

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
$480

Brian C.
07/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Todd was on time and did a great job on the project. Probably not the cheapest option, however, very efficicent and seemed very knowledgeable about his trade.
Description of Work: Installed a ceiling light fixture and fixed an outlet that did not have proper ground wiring.

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
$180

Henry B.
07/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I was replacing a ceiling fan and an old wire broke off inside the conduit. Now it was beyond my capability to continue. I contacted Hardt Electric through Angie's List late on a Friday afternoon and Todd responded immediately. We scheduled a service call for the next Tuesday. Todd showed up right on time. Not only was the ceiling box not appropriate to hang a ceiling fan, there was not enough play in the old conduit to get the broken wire long enough to be able to use that box anyway. Todd's solution was to relocate the fan box in order to get enough wire to hook up the fixture and to provide a secure mount for the fan. He cut a new hole in the ceiling right over a joist, pulled the wires into that area and attached the new ceiling box directly to the joist. I do have to cover the old location with a blank canopy to cover up the old wiring. But any other method would have required to rip up the attic in order to fix the old box and get enough wire length into it. This seemed like a good solution and expertly handled by Todd. He also completed the installation of the ceiling fan. While probably not the cheapest option (although i don't know for sure since I did not have anyone else look at it), you get what you pay for and I'm happy with the work performed. I do intend to get him out to the house again to deal with a few other electrical issues.
Description of Work: Relocated a ceiling outlet box and hung a ceiling fan.

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
$279

stephen A.
07/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Todd is great to work with. Had scheduled an appointment for the week of 7/13/2015, but Todd had some available time the week before and called to see if he could come by. I was available. He quickly installed the outlet and was really easy to work with and friendly. Definitely would use them again.
Description of Work: Added a new electrical outlet in the hallway.

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
$100

Eric S.
07/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I called in the morning and Todd got back to me right away. He was able to fit me in that afternoon. We are really pleased with our new fixture.
Description of Work: Replaced dining room light fixture.

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
$112

Deborah D.
07/2015
4.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Todd was really good. He was easy to work with and seemed to do a very good job changing out the fixtures, outlets, and light switch. My only criticism was that his company would not allow him to give me or make a copy of the receipt from Home Depot for the fixtures and bulbs he bought. Even though Hardt was a little bit pricier than a few other companies I spoke with, I ultimately went with them because (a) they give a Angies discount on the first hour which I always appreciate and (b) Todd made me feel confident in his work when I spoke with him on the phone.
Description of Work: Todd from Hardt changed out some porch light fixtures for our condo building, replaced several outdoor outlets, and put in a motion sensor light switch in my unit.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

stuart L.
07/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I have used several electricians in the past at various properties. Todd is the most professional electrician I have encountered. This was a small job, and Todd fit me in within 24 hours from when I called him. He arrived on time and was courteous and professional. He took off his shoes inside the house and cleaned up after himself. He did a great job with my antique light fixture, and while it wasn't a huge job he handled it like it was. He also explained some of the things he was doing as he went along, which I appreciated. Todd said that he does all of his work as if he was working on his own home...which I definitely believe. The job went a little past one hour and he charged me just for the hour and honored the Angie's list discount. The project was literally done within 24 hours of my initial Angie's list search. All in all this was a great service experience. I will absolutely use Todd as my electrician moving forward on any size project.
Description of Work: Todd rewired and rehung an antique light fixture.

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
$112

Tom G.
07/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I selected this provider solely on the terrific reviews Todd had received on Angie's List. With all my work now completed, I add yet another positive review to Todd's resume. In a nutshell, Todd is responsive to initial inquiries, clear in his communications, performs his work at the most competent levels and is absolutely the type of electrician you would want for your home electrical projects. He is terrific at his craft and trade and I was lucky to connect with him through Angie's List.
Description of Work: installed new circuit and rewired to allow for two new wall-mounted space heaters. he installed heaters. Also, he affixed two new ceiling fixtures.

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

Michael L.
07/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Todd arrived early, identified and fixed the problem quickly.
Description of Work: repaired a recessed low voltage lighting fixture

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
$150

TOM S.
06/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Finally found an honest/skilled electrician along with a great support staff in his home office. I couldn't be happier with the installation/pricing. I really like the fact that Todd responds in nearly real time via eMail or Text. All of my questions/concerns were addressed and he can pretty much do whatever you require. His Home office was fast to provide me with all of the info/certificates i needed for the IL EVSE rebate program. During installation, there were no hiccups. Even with a bit of a design flaw in the Charge Station, he was able to quickly find a solution to overcome it. He tested the unit and it's working perfectly. Todd will be my goto guy for all electrical work in the future!
Description of Work: Installed a Schneider EVSE Charge Station for my BMW i3 Electric Car

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
$329

Brian C.
06/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He showed up on short notice, was personable and the service was outstanding. I would definitely recommend him to anyone!
Description of Work: Todd switched out an electrical fixture that was not working.

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

Elizabeth R.
06/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Great. Showed up on time, texted to keep me in the loop on when he would be there and worked very quickly and efficiently. Best experience I've had with a true tradesman.
Description of Work: Trouble shoot an electrical problem - no electricity in one 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
$107

Contact information

4909 N Elston Ave., Chicago, IL 60630

http://www.hardtelectric.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
ECC29947-32
Trade License Authority
City of Chicago

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
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

FAQ

Hardt Electric Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Hardt Electric Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Hardt Electric Inc does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Hardt Electric Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Hardt Electric Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Hardt Electric Inc offers emergency services.
No, Hardt Electric Inc does not offer warranties.
Hardt Electric Inc offers the following services: Budget dollar amount evaluation over the phone, In-person fee based estimates Our customers experience a master electrician's knowledge of diagnosing, trouble shooting, solving electrical issues, with optimal results. Renovation, Remodel or Brand New Electrical work. Our Customers are given years of knowledge to simplify the decision making process.
Free in-person Estimates

Contact information

4909 N Elston Ave., Chicago, IL 60630

http://www.hardtelectric.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed