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.
Additional email: info@hpelec.com.
Business highlights
45 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
General Electrical Contractor, Outdoor Lighting, Generator Installation, & Maintenance.
Solid, professional, on time. More responsive to a call for an estimate on a modest project than several other highly rated companies.
Description of Work: Heating element installed for gutter warmer to melt ice
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Donna M.
06/2018
5.0
electrician, lighting
 + 0 more
Highly professional team of electricians! We've used them for a wide array of services from evaluating & upgrading our main electrical panel, upgrading in ceiling pot lights, relocating switches during mini room update to hanging new light fixtures. Always get it right!
Description of Work: Wide array of services
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jeff N.
03/2018
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
It was a puzzle to figure out, but HP figured out the bizarre not standard 3 way wiring and replaced the light switch. I usually do this myself, but the tangle of unlabeled wires made me call a pro
Description of Work: Fix light switch that was wired incorrectly
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
TIM R.
02/2018
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Perfect. Everything went as expected.
Description of Work: Replaced a faulty light switch.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Lynn S.
12/2017
5.0
electrician, lighting
 + 0 more
It went very well. Chris is excellent.
Description of Work: Install rope lights and Ring
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Margery P.
08/2017
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
They were excellent overall. We have used them 6-7 years, maybe more, after a while if you don't go comparison shopping it is hard to say on price. Their quality is great. I have had no problems with them. There were two visits, one to diagnose the problem and one to order the product. The price is for both visits and the thermostat. I would use them again.
Description of Work: Installed a new thermostat for attic fan
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$260
Elaine D.
04/2017
5.0
lighting, electrician
 + 0 more
We had some things shorting out and once they put it on their own breaker it stopped shorting out. They charge on an hourly basis. I would absolutely use them again. They are very well trained and very professional. They did a good job.
Description of Work: They hung some new lighting and they redid some of our breakers.
Rating Category
Rating 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
Adela L.
03/2017
5.0
lighting, electrician
 + 0 more
I wasn't at home, my daughter called them. It's a family owned company and they've been in business for I don't know how long, 60 or 70 years. I've come to rely on them thru the years. The workers are an A.
Description of Work: We had smoke coming from a fixture in the kitchen, a florescent fixture. They came and did what they were gonna do and put in a new bulb.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
LILIN J.
12/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
 + 0 more
He is professional and nice with fair price.
Description of Work: Fixed my timer for outdoor lighting
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$79
Response from Highland Park Electric
Thank you for taking the time to review our services. We are very happy that we served you in a proper manner. Thank you for using us.
Ryan H.
10/2015
5.0
electrician, generator service
 + 0 more
Went well. Two separate men were sent out, one for the inside work, another for the generator. Speaking with the Generator guy, he was happy to give out a few tips on maintaining the generator, how to reset it in some situations that would keep me from having them to come out and reset it...very helpful. Inside the wiring issue was resolved quickly. They were in and out in less than 90 minutes or so, did a nice job, very polite...everything you'd expect. I honestly am not sure how they could have done a better job. Would use them again. Not positive on the pricing, it's been awhile.
Description of Work: They performed a yearly generator maintenance (started a contract), replaced some outlets, found a wiring issue, and gave me an opinion on a wiring solution for my sump pump.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Response from Highland Park Electric
Thank you for taking the time to review our company.
Rich H.
08/2015
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Chris at the office worked so hard to get somebody to my house. The owner, Jan, was incredibly helpful and did everything he could to fix my electrical issue. Chris called to check on the job afterwards. So grateful!
Description of Work: Highland Park Electric went above and beyond for me. When they couldn't get an available tech, the owner came over and got my power on so that I could move into my house! I am incredibly grateful. I called a lot of electricians and nobody could do it. They went the extra mile and have a customer for life!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Highland Park Electric
Thank you for taking the time to review our company. We appreciate for acknowledging Chris and Jan's service.
Ellen H.
04/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
 + 0 more
Went very well. Polite and efficient.
Description of Work: upgraded and installed dimmers
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Response from Highland Park Electric
Thank you for the kind review, we look forward to taking care of any of your future electrical needs.
Robert L.
01/2015
5.0
electrician, generator service
 + 0 more
Everything went well the installers did a nice job and kept everything clean.
Description of Work: Installed a standby generator.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Response from Highland Park Electric
Thank you for the review, glad to hear the installation went as expected.
VINCENT R.
01/2015
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
My furnace contractor suggested a surge protector in my home to protect not only computers but the furnace itself. Many furnaces have computer boards more delicate (and expensive) than computers. Highland Park Electric called right back and discussed what they would do and when. They showed up on time and quickly completed the installation, then showed me how to assure that it continues to protect. He was neat, efficient, and polite. Couldn't ask for a better job. I highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Highland Park Electric installed a surge protector to cover any power surges and protect delicate equipment.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$270
Response from Highland Park Electric
Thank you for the kind review, hope to do business again. Call us for any of your electrical needs.
Ryan H.
01/2015
5.0
electrician, generator service
 + 0 more
Both services were performed promptly and professionally. And, unlike other service providers I've used in the past, HP Electric promptly responded to emails (my preferred communication method, since I'm usually in meetings during business days). They performed yearly service on my generator (took some time to train me on how to use it and check error codes since this was the first service I had been through- I recently bought the home), fixed a outside switch/circuit that stopped working, and rewired an outlet that had been incorrectly installed in the past. I asked a few questions and got some advice from the electrician. I also had their boss come to provide an estimate. I haven't gotten it back yet, but the process went well, he was ontime, and also give a specific day when the estimate would be comlete. Everybody put on booties, to keep from tracking dirt through, so that was good to see, and respectful. As of now, I'll hire them for all my electrical work.
Description of Work: Performed Generator yearly service, as well as some Household repairs. Also got estimate on future work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Response from Highland Park Electric
Thank you, we look forward to years of servicing your electrical and generator needs.
Donna M.
07/2014
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
They were clean, quiet, and got the job done.
Description of Work: Wiring
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Highland Park Electric
Thank you for the kind review, always glad to have a happy customer.
Harvey Kantor K.
10/2013
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Problem was corrected by rewiring the GFI circuit to separate the refrigerator from this circuit. . Subsequently, the GFI switch did not turn off when the refrigerator recycled.
Description of Work: Repaired and corrected a previous electrician's work on a GFI circuit that repeatedly would switch off, several times a day. It was determined that an older refrigerator, in the circuit would trip the switch when the generator turned on..
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$127.02
Response from Highland Park Electric
Thank you for taking the time to acknowledge your experience with Highland Park Electric. We look forward to doing business with you in the future. Thank you, Chris Hawkins
DIANE R.
09/2013
5.0
electrician, generator service
 + 0 more
I used them because they assumed responsibility for completing work on a generator that another company started but never finished twelve years ago. This work had already been paid for, but they were happy to complete it as long as I used them annually for maintenance checks. When considering this and the other positive experiences that I had with the company, I chose to have them do the upgrade work. This most recent job of upgrading the generator was just as great. Everyone, from the owner to the technicians were very knowledgeable. Furthermore, the technicians arrived right on time, got right to work, and completed everything quickly. In addition, they did a quality job without leaving any messes which I appreciated. I was very happy with their services and would highly recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: They upgraded the type and size of my existing generator.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,800
Response from Highland Park Electric
Thank you for taking the time to acknowledge your experience with Highland Park Electric. We look forward to doing business with you in the future. Thank you, Chris Hawkins
duane F.
07/2011
5.0
electrician, generator service
 + 0 more
They came and replaced a fouled spark plug, changed the oil, and cleaned up the motor. All at no charge. They were prompt and thorough. I feel they are an excellent company and am surprised they do not want to be listed on Angie's list.
Description of Work: We have an older GenX generator which is annually checked. It ran for 4 days during an extended power outage. I did have to replace oil every 30 hours or the motor would stop. After the 4 day run, I called them to check it out.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Highland Park Electric
Thank you for taking the time to acknowledge your experience with Highland Park Electric. We look forward to doing business with you in the future. Thank you, Chris Hawkins
WALTER K.
04/2010
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
From the day that I was given an estimate for the "stand-by generator, to the completion of the install by the electrician, pipefitter and their assistant was a great experience. The job took the entire day and the workmanship was very professional. There was a lot of debris from the drilling through the concrete and wood, but when they completed the job, my basement was as clean as it was before they started their work.
Description of Work: Installed a 20 kw natural gas operated stand-by generator. The install included an Automatic Transfer Switch, Installing a Service Entrance Rated Transfer Switch between the service entrance and the Main Distribution Panel. All circuits were moved from the main panel to the load center. This entailed a lot of electrical work. Next, the natural gas piping was reconfigured and installed to the outside with the electrical conduits for the connection to the generator. The city inspector passed the install a few days later. It was a job that was well done.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,500
Response from Highland Park Electric
Thank you for taking the time to acknowledge your experience with Highland Park Electric. We look forward to doing business with you in the future. Thank you, Chris Hawkins
NATHAN U.
07/2009
2.0
electrician
 + -1 more
I contacted GenX Generator, which is a subsidary of Highland Park Electric to inquire as to the installation of a whole house generator. I exchanged a series of emails regarding the installation and received a very competitve prelimary quote. I asked that they come to my house so I could get a formal, firm bid on the installation. I had a phone call with Jason to describe our house in more detail and some of the process we'd need to go through to get approval from the Village. (Our house is structurally a single-family home, but legally a condo and is part of a planned unit development which makes all permitting a little bit more of complicated.) During that conversation I explained that I already had permission from the Association and had a series of conversations with the Village, including the planning department regarding this project. The Village just approved the AC installation which was shown on the same drawings and all communications with the Village indicated that a generator permit request would be coming. While I explained that I think the approval will happen, it might take some time and so to be prudent, I would not order the generator or sign a contract for the installation until the permit had been approved. I indicated a willingness to pay any permit fees regardless of the outcome of the Village's approval. After being given this information, Jason indicated he would need to speak with the owner regarding this issue. We did, however, agree to an appointment for the formal quote and bid meeting on-site at my home. A little while later I received a voicemail indicating that after speaking with the owner of the company, they have declined the opportunity to come bid on the project. They felt that the Village would not approve the project so they were not going to spend time bidding on it. This is despite the fact that other Unit Owners in our Association have received permits and that the planning department gave a preliminary indication that they would likely approve the request. They did have the gall to suggest that if we were successful getting the generator installed by someone else that they would still be happy to service it going forward. Needless to say, we will not be employing them for any service.
Description of Work: Attempted to hire GenX Generator, which is a subsidary of Highland Park Electric, to install a natural gas generator at my home. No services were performed because they refused to come to my house to bid on the job.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
STEVEN M.
12/2008
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
I searched for Highland Park on Angie's List, but they didn't come up for some reason. It was an excellent experience. A's all the way across. They have done other work for me through the years, just household electrical repairs and modifications. They are always on time, in fact, many times they are early. They will call to see if they can come before the window they specified. The people are professional, very courteous and the price is good.
Description of Work: They did miscellaneous house electrical work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Highland Park Electric
Thank you for taking the time to acknowledge your experience with Highland Park Electric. We look forward to doing business with you in the future. Thank you, Chris Hawkins
Antoinette S.
10/2007
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Out of all the electrical companies I contacted on Angie's List, they were the only ones who were able to come the next day. The electrician that they sent out was very honest and punctual. I highly recommend Highland park electric and Janus.
Description of Work: They came out to inspect the electrical box and outlets of a home I was looking to purchase.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$83
Response from Highland Park Electric
Thank you for taking the time to acknowledge your experience with Highland Park Electric. We look forward to doing business with you in the future. Thank you,
Andrea M.
09/2007
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
They came out to install this within a week or two around all the bad weather. They took only one day to install and finished on time. I enjoyed speaking with the owner the most since he was so honest and didn't try and up sell us stuff we didn't want, like for example maintenance packages and such. The only issue I have is that they didn't tell me I could pick when the generator tests itself. It would have been nice if they had offered that option.
Description of Work: They installed a generator to cover 2/3 of my 3200 square foot home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
Response from Highland Park Electric
Thank you for taking the time to acknowledge your experience with Highland Park Electric. We look forward to doing business with you in the future. Thank you,
STEVEN M.
04/2006
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Excellent. Friendly and on-time (even called to ask if they could come earlier than promised). Work was done well.
Description of Work: Installed wiring and junction boxes for 4 new sconces in master bathroom.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Response from Highland Park Electric
THANK YOU FOR THE GOOD REVIEW AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING FOR YOU IN THE FUTURE.
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Service Categories
Electrical,
Lighting,
Generator,
Ceiling Fans,
Lamp Repair
FAQ
Highland Park Electric is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Monday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Highland Park Electric accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Highland Park Electric offers free project estimates.
Yes, Highland Park Electric offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Highland Park Electric does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Highland Park Electric offers emergency services.
No, Highland Park Electric does not offer warranties.
Highland Park Electric offers the following services: General Electrical Contractor, Outdoor Lighting, Generator Installation, & Maintenance.