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Bentz Electric Inc

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

At Bentz Electric Inc,you will get personal service with exceptional care. Bentz Electric Inc has been providing quality service in the Chicagoland area for the past 19 years. We deliver the quality installation and service that your home deserves, and you demand.

Business highlights

27 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Electrical Services - Lighting, Lutron Dimmers, Ceiling Fans, Under Cabinet Lighting, Pool & Spa Hook-Ups, Stand-By Generators, Custom Pendant Lighting, Troubleshooting & Repairs, Cable, Internet Networking, Phone Wiring, & Garage Lighting.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9147 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
96%
4
2%
3
0%
2
1%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
5.0
Showing 101-125 of 147 reviews

Bill G.
11/2024
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Job is scheduled
Description of Work: Add outlets. Easy to work with. Good communication.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Steven S.
02/2021
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Electric car charger
Description of Work: They did an excellent job. They returned my phone call quickly, gave me an estimate, and did the inspection the next day. They were able to get the electrical charger in within three days of my original contact and it works perfectly. They came in under budget and completed the job sooner than expected. Absolutely flawless from start to finish.

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
$1,385

Anjali R.
06/2014
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician
  + 0 more
Steve was great, very happy with the work and changes.
Description of Work: Eletical and Lighting 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
$500

david S.
06/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
The service was excellent. The price was reasonable. They were on time and courteous.
Description of Work: They did electrical work. They installed recessed ceiling 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
$400

david S.
06/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
The service was excellent. The price was reasonable. They were on time and courteous.
Description of Work: They did electrical work. They installed recessed ceiling 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
$400

dominic G.
05/2014
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
  + 1 more
The job went well; Steve is easy to talk to and very professional; installed two ceiling fans, and added speed controls to both fans and dimmer switches to the lights - he was able to get the necessary parts quickly - no delays once he committed to doing the job. The time between speaking with Steve and getting the job done was very quick; he was on time - the entire project was complete in about 3 hours (not bad considering he had to go into the attic :-) He's been in the business for 20+ years and discussed the steps to accomplish the install; He was kind enough to let me watch and assist (something I value as a home owner). We were very pleased with Bentz Electric and would definitely use him again!
Description of Work: Fixed a switch / electrical outlet and wired up two ceiling fans.

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

Michelle K.
05/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Great work. Steve was awesome. The day I contacted him we were scrambling to find someone who get get started asap (we had decided to do this work last minute before the back splash was installed). He was able to come out same day and give me a quote, came back 2 days later to install everything. Lighting looks great! I really appreciated the fact that we had some other work going on (some guys were laying tile) they were breaking tiles that needed to be replaced and Steve took the time to let me know what was going on and ask if that was what they were there to do since neither I nor my husband were home. I would definitely call Steve for any future electrical work!
Description of Work: Installed under cabinet LED lights and upper cabinet lighting. Also moved a switch box and bumped out all outlets so that they will be flush with our granite back splash.

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

Christiana C.
04/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I called Steve the owner for price and appointment. He explained what would be involved and offered to do a dimmer as well for an extra 30.00-which was a great idea. He was able to schedule in 2 days notice. He came out on a Saturday to install the rope lights. The insulation in the wall was so thick and placement of the some of the boxes in the wall prevented an easy looping to the outlet-a real struggle for one person. He came back on Wednesday with another electrician and they worked as a team to fish the wiring through. This situation worked great because it enable me to call another vendor to come in and tend to some plumbing issues. The lights look great. I had purchased them in November 2013 and my better half just never got around to the project. I appreciate that Steve did not take "shortcuts." He worked tirelessly to do a professional installation. The lights are LED and have slight blue-like tint. He said if I don't like it, we can switch them out-an easy fix. He also replaced the switch for the garbage disposal which was "iffy" at no additional charge. He also cleaned up after himself and gave me some tips on some lighting/different bulbs for the track lighting in the kitchen. I shared the experience with my better half and he said: "they did it RIGHT!. I never would have been able to do it that efficiently."
Description of Work: Installed rope lighting above kitchen cabinets-and install dimmer switch for those 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
$375

Faraz K.
03/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Steve and his partner performed an excellent service in our home. They assembled and installed the chandelier and changed to a dimmer switch within the quoted time and cost. Highly Recommend!!!
Description of Work: Assemble and install chandelier from Restoration Hardware

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
$385

Michael L.
02/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Steve was punctual, professional and very knowledgeable. He explained everything he was going to do and showed me what he was doing along the way.
Description of Work: Installed new electrical outlets in basement and in workshop.

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
$1,295

WILLIAM B.
12/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
He was easy to reach on the phone and arrived at the appointment on time. He was polite and professional and offered some ideas and advice that were helpful to me. He installed the fixture in an hour. Excellent service. This is the third time he has performed work at my house.
Description of Work: Installed a new kitchen chandelier.

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

Jane K.
12/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
After calling another company claiming to have 24 hour service, which I found had no one scheduled to work Tuesday or Wednesday, I called Steve. What a pleasure to find him not only working, but working with a smile! He had my problem diagnosed and corrected in no time, and at an hourly rate comparable to other services on Angie's List.....and on a Holiday no less! A GREAT company to do business with.
Description of Work: Steve responded to an urgent call to restore electricity in my home on Christmas Eve!!!

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

Tim M.
12/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Steve showed up promptly everyday as promised. Worked hard and worked with me to ensure that everything would meet my needs. He made suggestions, listened to my questions, and more importantly provided solutions to any of my concerns. He was straight forward, with no surprises during the project. It is clear he knew what he was doing, what the codes required, and what will work to ensure the best possible result.
Description of Work: I had Steve do electrical work in my basement. This included running conduit and 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
$3,000

Dale H.
10/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Arrived on time, initial assessment and estimate was thorough, all options were talked through. Steven was friendly and professional, and work was completed in the allotted time. I was very pleased with all work done and would definitely hire Bentz Electric again.
Description of Work: Installed new 100-Amp main service panel, new meter outside, ground to water meter, pipe to AC outside and new breaker, pipe and outlet for sump pump, cleaned up existing 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
$2,625

WILLIAM B.
10/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He quickly figured out the problem with my light fixture and explained to me what needed to be done to correct the problem. He immediately got it repaired and told me to contact him if I had problems with the light after he left. He offered an alternative procedure if the chandelier did not continue to work.
Description of Work: He diagnosed the problem with a chandelier that would not turn on and repaired it in a half hour.

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
$80

Richard C.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We would give Steve an A++. He was knowledgeable, fast, friendly, efficient and very reasonably priced. If we weren't moving, Steve would be our go-to guy for all of our electrical work. Hope we find another Steve in our new location.
Description of Work: Electrical work to satisfy home inspector - GFCIs, polarity issues, changes to circuit breakers and ground wire.

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

Meghan C.
02/2013
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Steve showed up and did the job in two days. The electrical works fine now and I can use the vacuum or rug cleaner in the living room without tripping the breaker. The hot tub was also disconnected and someone else was able to come take it away. The outdoor lights really help with the dog in the backyard and look nice on the house. B's for price and professionalism were given for the following reasons: He talked to me about how there were two different sockets within 3 feet of one another and asked if Ii wanted to keep both or kill the one. I asked that the one be killed. I found (about a month later when i was plugging in the christmas tree) that this socket was never killed. The plaster around 2 of the sockets that were replaced was badly damaged (large chunks missing). I said I didn't care about the wall paper (as I am planning on changing it eventually), but I didn't consider that a green flag to not be careful with the underlaying plaster. There were little chunks of wire I found around the perimeter of the room and in the basement under the living room and near the breaker box. I would have appreciated these to be cleaned up a little more thoughly. My dog isn't the brightest and she could have decided to eat these before I got to them. (It sounds silly, but dogs eat crazy things sometimes).
Description of Work: I called Steve Bentz to take a look at the electrical in my house shortly after purchasing it. I was concerned because using a vacuum in the living room caused the breaker to trip in the basement and it seemed like half the lights in the house went out. He came over within a couple days of my phone call and evaluated the electrical. He found that the electrical (while in metal conduits in the basement) was actually all the original knob and tube in the upstairs and even in parts of the basement. (There was knob and tube wiring coming into junction boxes in the basement). He also found that the breaker box was nearly full. I decided to just rewiring the living room initially which was quoted at $700. This included new 3-prong electrical sockets (grounded), plates, and wire. The room was isolated onto its own circuit. I also had him disconnect the dated hot tub in the back yard ($300) and install two outdoor lights on the side of the house (wired to a light switch on the back porch).

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

$1,000

mark S.
11/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
overall steve does high quality work. went very well
Description of Work: i highly recommend bentz electric. had steve put in 220 for hot tub and lights in my garage. my house had some previous work done, but done very badly. steve pointed it out and i told him to make it right. made it hard for him but he stuck with it to the end.

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
$4,000

HOPE F.
05/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We have used Bentz before. Steve is very easy to work with which is not always the case with tradesman. He's responsive via e-mail and phone. He seems highly capable and professional in his field having worked on all types of electrical projects from small to large. He's my guy until proven otherwise.
Description of Work: Had Honeywell switch timers installed for outdoor patio and garage 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
$225

Karen M.
05/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Steve returned our initial call the same day and then dropped by an hour later to see what the project would entail. An estimate for the project arrived on Monday (just when he said it would). The work was completed the following Thursday. He was very thorough and efficient. We highly recommend Bentz Electric.
Description of Work: Electrical wires from the house to the garage needed to be buried underground & a 3-way light switch was not working. In addition to completing this work, an electrical outlet was added to the garage.

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
$775

LAWRENCE M.
10/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were fantastic. He is now our go to electrician. He is a great guy, a straight shooter. We have recommended him to a couple others. The generator is working well. He is very cautious and if he finds any other problems in the home, he makes sure to let you know about them and give a good explanation as to the pros and cons of having any repairs done. He found a switch problem in my panel that I never would have known about had he not mentioned it. He just does a great job.
Description of Work: We had him install a whole house generator.

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
$5,000

LAWRENCE M.
09/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very professional and responsive. Returns calls quickly and shows up as promised. Would highly recommend him to anyone.
Description of Work: Steve rewired a light fixture that had burned out and helped to avert what could have been a serious electrical issue for me. He also noticed some other items that needed to be adjusted in my panel box and brought them to my attention.

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

HOPE F.
06/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
This is our second time using Steve and we are fortunate to have found a knowledgeable, affordable and customer-service oriented electrician. Steve is a good guy as well. All went well in a timely manner. Steve is also very good about responding via phone and e-mail. He also told us that he recently become an exclusive installer rep for a U.S. based LED light company and is getting involved in transitioning people from incandescent and halogen to this new long-term money saving and friendlier mode of lighting. This type of lighting is finally beginning to drop in price and is the wave of the future.
Description of Work: Replaced two bathroom vanity lights, installed and wired under cabinet rec room lighting and swapped out a few switchplates for dimmer types.

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
$600

Miles N.
04/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
From the time I contacted the company till completion, I was very pleased. All work was done extremely professionally, promptly, and thoroughly. I particularly appreciated the responsiveness of the company - emails were responded to immediately and the work was done when they said it would be done! All work was explained to my satisfaction. I would highly recommend this company to anyone who needs any electrical work done.
Description of Work: We had five external carriage lights replaced, a short in a ceiling fan fixed, and five external electrical outlets fixed and fitted with new GFI 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
$620

HOPE F.
08/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very well. Steve was friendly, informative and professional. After about an hour and a half, he determined that this was probably an isolated incident, or that a fly or spider might have landed on a light. Like the Fire Department, he could not find any obvious problem and he was very familiar with the lighting system installed and told me it was very high quality for an aftermarket installation. He was confident that all would be OK so we reingaged this complex system and there have been no issues since that lone incident. Steve recommended that perhaps one can / transformer system might have shorted and if I so desire, it could be replaced. We decided to only replace the bult and wait and see. No problems since.
Description of Work: Previously had the Fire Department out to check a burning smell coming from finished basement seemingly related to halogen lighting system in ceiling dry wall. The Fire Department could not pinpoint the issue or any shorts (there was no smoke - only smell) but eliminated some issues and suggested I shut down the system and have an electrician checkout the lights and transformers. Steve was recommended by our Car and Home Insurance Broker and he came out quickly despite the distance from his main office. Steve checked out all of the lights, transformers, fuse bock, wiring above ceiling, etc. He then put back all of the lights and cans that had been pulled by the Fire Department.

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

Contact information

8904 Clinnin Ln, Huntley, IL 60142

http://www.bentz-electric.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
24054

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,
Phone Wiring

FAQ

Bentz Electric Inc is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Bentz Electric Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Bentz Electric Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Bentz Electric Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Bentz Electric Inc offers a 5% senior discount.
Yes, Bentz Electric Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, Bentz Electric Inc offers warranties.
Bentz Electric Inc offers the following services: Electrical Services - Lighting, Lutron Dimmers, Ceiling Fans, Under Cabinet Lighting, Pool & Spa Hook-Ups, Stand-By Generators, Custom Pendant Lighting, Troubleshooting & Repairs, Cable, Internet Networking, Phone Wiring, & Garage Lighting.

Contact information

8904 Clinnin Ln, Huntley, IL 60142

http://www.bentz-electric.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM