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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

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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 76-100 of 147 reviews

JEANNETTE W.
03/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
Steve is a true professional. My job was scheduled promptly and completed as promised. He went the extra mile to make sure I was happy with his work and even rewired a switch that he noticed didn't work efficiently. I highly recommend this company and will definitely call Steve for any future electrical work I might have.
Description of Work: Removed old ceiling fixtures and installed new ones including a ceiling fan. Steve installed several recessed can lights as well as smoke/carbon dioxide detectors. Additionally he added outlets for tvs that were mounted on 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
$4,500

Ben M.
03/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We had a previous electric review and estimate and wanted a second opinion. Steve responded with a quote the night I called and his estimate was less than half the cost of what we were originally quoted. I was afraid something may have been lost in translation since I don't know the electrical terminology well and his quote was so much lower, so I had Steve come out and verify we were on the same page. When he came out, the original quote he had given us was accurate and we had him start that day. It would have been easy for anyone to have charged more knowing that we had a quote much higher, but Steve proved his trustworthiness when he stuck to the original amount. We were amazed at how fast Steve was able to knock through the items. His work was fast and accurate. We couldn't be happier! He was polite, professional and very helpful. We could tell that he was very knowledgeable about his profession. We will definitely use Bentz Electric for future electrical needs and I have already recommended him to my parents and a coworker.
Description of Work: Install 3 new outlet boxes in garage, 2 new outlet boxes in utility room, 2 new outlets in bathrooms, fix 4 GFIs/receptacles, replaced 4 circuit breakers in electric panel box and added a surge protector on electric panel.

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
$1,490

Dorothy L.
02/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Great experience! Steve asked enough questions over the phone to guess the problem and made an extra stop before he arrived to pick up the correct part in case it needed replacing. He was friendly, courteous, knowledgeable and professional. He fixed our problems quickly but with thorough testing, and emailed our invoice the same day. We will definitely be calling Steve again for future work.
Description of Work: One of the breakers in our breaker box kept tripping, even with nothing plugged in to the circuit. Steve diagnosed the problem and replaced the breaker. Also diagnosed a short in a lightbulb fixture and replaced the 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
$200

Keith P.
01/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
ledI called Steve and described what I wanted. He gave me some rough pricing that sounded good. I sent a text message with details, and he emailed a complete estimate. We scheduled the work, he arrived when he said he would and he went to work. He was very professional and business like, but also friendly. Installation looks very professional and works well. I did not have the heater when he came so he came back a few days later after it arrived and installed ti. Great work and great experience.
Description of Work: Installed new circuits and outlets in garage, installed circuit for garage heater, installed florescent lights in garage, and installed heater that I had purchased.

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
$1,700

Chester A.
01/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Very nice job. Suggested a dimmer switch which was a great idea
Description of Work: Hung a chandelier on a 2 story ceiling

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

Kathy B.
01/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Emails were promptly answered. Job was scheduled and performed on time. Everything was completed to our satisfaction. Will definitely keep Bentz in mind for future projects.
Description of Work: Remove track lighting and provide 6 new canned lights in a vaulted ceiling.

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
$1,200

Tashuna R.
01/2016
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
  + 1 more
I called this company because they were the most highly rated provider in my area. I wanted to get quotes on electrical work, repair a light that has been flicking off and on for 5 years, and install a ceiling fan. The problematic light was just the bulb. Yes, we called an electrician just to tell us that the bulb was bad. LOL He was very honest in that he could have taken the fixture down, done a few things and charged us a fortune BUT HE DID NOT! THANK YOU STEVE! Steve explained to me why bulb was the problem. He also put together a ceiling fan and installed it in the master bedroom. The cost includes the labor for the fan and the dimmer switch. Once installed he showed me how it works and we talked about some future projects I want done. He was prompt, honest, and explained everything in great detail which I appreciate. He provided recommendations based on his professional experience. I will be hiring his company again for more work including wiring my basement, adding lights in the bedrooms, and additional lights in the garage.
Description of Work: Inspected, troubleshooted flickering light fixture. installed a ceiling fan with dimmer switch. Provided quotes for future work.

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

George K.
11/2015
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
  + 1 more
Steve Bentz was excellent. He was very good from start to finish. He showed up on time and carefully took notes as to all of our needs. Made great suggestions on how to solve some of our electrical issues. His proposal was very detailed itemizing each job to be done. He worked efficently and communicated well as the project progressed. He cleaned up all his work after each day.
Description of Work: Steve Bentz did several projects for us over a five day period. He installed 4 ceiling fans, ran a 220 line for an electric stove, installed two light fixtures, added two outlets in the basement, connected basement lights to one switch, installed two light fixtures in basement area, installed LED undercounter lights in the kitchen, separated two light switches and added an 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
$5,250

MARK B.
11/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
very well. steve was prompt, efficient and provided quality products and service. very easy to work with.
Description of Work: new electrical service install. replace old wiring. new electric to remodeled kitchen, attic and two baths and more. install fixtures and hardwire smoke alarms.

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
$15,000

Cynthia B.
10/2015
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
  + 1 more
Efficiently completed work. To return to install 2 bathroom fan motors and fix 1 landscape light (will be separate fees). Showed up on the day and time he said he would. Knowledgeable.
Description of Work: Removed 6 landscape lights and capped off, looked at bathroom ceiling motor, looked at 1 landscape 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
$100

Chris .
10/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Steve showed up the day after I placed the call with him, just like he promised. He took care of restoring the power, corrected the wiring on the outlets, and properly wired the ballast for the light fixture. He brought all the right tools and went right to work.
Description of Work: Steve diagnosed a problem I had with the loss of power to some outlets in my kitchen. It was of my own doing when I tried to replace a florescent fixture ballast. i had failed to screw a fuse in properly.

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

Alison T.
10/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
It was a great experience! Steve was on time and very professional. He was actually able to come the day after I called which was so great. He explained in detail what needed to be done and the cost of it before hand. He completed the work quickly and was reasonably priced. I would recommend Steve Bentz for all electrical needs.
Description of Work: We had a few odds and ends electrical needs to be taken care of. Steve added a pull chain light in a closet, rewired a J-Box into pull chain, installed a new trim for can light, added correct light bulbs for can lights, and disconnected a spa wire from breaker and outside.

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
$275

Connie N.
10/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
This is the second time I have used Bentz Electric. I had a oven vent over my stove and I wanted it replaced with a microwave. The oven vent was hard wired into the house and the microwave used a receptacle. Bentz Electric came in and completed the job. I wouldn't have know he was there if it wasn't for the microwave over my stove. He left the area very clean. Steve also put in a new thermostat for me. He came and did that the next day as I didn't have the thermostat the previous day. I was happy that he could do that as my parents were visiting me that weekend. Let me just say that the Customer Service is outstanding. The thermostat stop working over the weekend due to the fact that I had old batteries ( I didn't know that was the problem). I emailed Steve on Sunday night and he came over early Monday morning with new batteries and fixed the problem. I will use Bentz Electric in the future, in fact they are going to add lighting and more outlets in my garage.
Description of Work: Bentz Electric installed a over the range microwave and installed a thermostat in my house.

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
$450

Van R.
09/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Bentz came out and fixed all our issues for the stated price. Awesome service and saved us some coin. Highly recommend. Van
Description of Work: We had several items on the inspection list we needed done to sell our home.

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
$800

Sue Ellen D.
07/2015
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Provider met to review the scope of work the same day he was contacted. He set a date to come back and do the work. He arrive right on time at the specified date with all the equipment he needed to complete the job. He went to work without delay and completed the job without any extras. He was very polite and friendly. He cleaned up after himself very well.
Description of Work: Provider replaced exhaust fans in two bathrooms

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

Tulio F.
07/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Kitchen outlet works great!
Description of Work: Repaired GFCI 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
$75

Lisa M.
07/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Steve Bentz is a great guy to work with. He not only does the job quickly and efficiently, but he is also pleasant to be around. What I really like about Steve is that he makes suggestions on additional improvements that can/should be made even not in the category of electrical. He is quick to point out potential safety hazards and has helped me to prioritize projects in order of necessity. I really appreciate his concern for me as his customer and as a homeowner. He is very skilled and professional and I would recommend and use again! The cost listed above was over the course of several months and for several jobs.
Description of Work: Steve has worked on several jobs in my home and has done wonderful work. He has installed canned lighting in my basement, living room and kitchen and updated several electrical concerns for me.

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

Connie N.
06/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I called Steve and we talked about what I want. He was able to give me a quote over the phone. We scheduled a time for the work to be completed. Steve was on time and all the work was completed that day. Everything was cleaned up and I didn't even know that he was there except that I now had three new ceiling fans. He did have on suggestion, and that was to put in light switches that could control the fan speed. this was a wonderful idea as I am short and didn't like the idea of climbing a chair to change the fan speed. Steve came back the next day and put in the switches. I would use Bentz Electrical again for any electrical issues. Steve was great!
Description of Work: I just brought a new house and needed some updating. I was to move in about a week. Steve did the following; Fixed some electrical outlet in the bathroom. Replaced a light fixture in the dining room with a ceiling fan. In the bedrooms, there wasn't any ceiling lights. Put in ceiling fans put in two bedrooms.

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
$1,225

Steven F.
06/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Scheduling was easy. Steve was prompt, professional and an all-around nice guy. The work was done in a professional and timely manner. We will have him back when we purchase some replacement fixtures that will need to be hung. We expect to have other work done in the near future.
Description of Work: Installed back yard motion sensor lights to provide light for dogs. Installed 220l iine and whole house surge protector. Moved a light fixture. Replaced a light 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
$800

Anthony A.
05/2015
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It was okay. My wife had a couple of issues as far as scheduling but it was okay. My wife had more interaction with the person who came but I would probably say that the attention to details and there were specific things that should have been done including a part that he did not replace. He thought it was a minor thing but I think it should have been done. He did do the other stuff.
Description of Work: We used the services of Bentz Electric.

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

$150

HOPE F.
01/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Overall, it went well but these were complex jobs with some roadblocks and unknowns that are best handled by a professional, experienced electrician like Steve rather than a general renovator type or handy man who does electrical. When there are issues, you want an electrician and you get what you pay for. Steve has the industry contacts and suppliers who work with him to answer questions and solve problems with challenging jobs (in our case, mixing LED and Halogen lamps in the same circuitry). That back and forth feedback educates everyone and benefits the consumer. Steve is a friendly, nice guy who is easy to work with. He does his best to make things right. He's very punctual and communicative even with email and phone. The only advice I would give those using Steve is to clearly communicate how you want things done (and to stay on top of the project) especially if the finer points of a job are important to you and you are particular. Otherwise, Steve will make the decision on his own that might or might not be to your liking if you are particular. This is not a criticism. Just a smart consumer heads-up for any type of work done in and around your home.
Description of Work: Major work. 1) Remove kitchen ceiling fixture and add six LED ceiling cans for new kitchen lighting. 2) Add flexible LED strip lighting under kitchen cabinets. 3) Add flexible LED strip lighting under cabinets in finished basement. 4) Remove 17 each older 4" Juno Halogen cans and replace with retrofit LED cans. Do all necessary rewiring, Add multi-bank Lutron brand controllers,.

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
$5,000

Christina C.
01/2015
5.0
lighting
  + -1 more
It was very good. He came on time and did a good job. Everything was fine. The thing that stood out was that he was just very professional. I will tell other people that he just did a good job and cleaned everything up. It was a good service.
Description of Work: I used the services of Bentz Electric. They did a chandelier installation.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$85

Chester A.
09/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Steven answered the call on a weekend! Gave me a price over the phone and we settled on an approximate date. I has to move the date out 2 days and Bentz accommodated. They showed up with everything they needed and got the job done quickly and exactly what we needed. I would highly recommend.
Description of Work: Hired Bentz Electric to hang a chandelier is a high 2 story foyer.

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
$350

DIANE S.
09/2014
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
  + 1 more
The whole process went very smoothly. He sent an estimate before beginning the job. There were no surprise costs at the end of the job. Steve and his assistant arrive on time and worked many hours to complete the tasks. When the job was done, the areas worked on were cleaned up beautifully. I was extremely pleased with the workmanship. Steve came back the following week to replace a fan/light control that shorted. He was easy to contact and very responsive to my requests I would definitely use this company again.
Description of Work: Steve had a list of things that needed to be done. We had him inspect the attic for IC rated recessed lights, loose wiring, etc.. He installed 2 recessed can lights in our family room and replaced a single light fixture in the hall with 2 recessed fixtures. He also removed 3 old bath fans and replaced them with more efficient ones. He also installed an additional 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
$2,030

Debra A.
07/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Steve Bentz worked quickly and efficiently. He and his business partner worked together to solve some of the challenges that came up. One of the Ceiling Fans that I had purchased did not fit, and so they met me at the Home Depot nearby, and helped me select a different Ceiling Fan that did fit. The Attic Fan was installed with his business partner, who is also a roofer. This was important because one of my concerns with putting an attic fan in the roof, was proper sealing with no leaks. The bathroom fan was vented to the attic instead of the outside, and so they went and purchased a bathroom fan and installed it, even though that was not part of the original plan. Throughout the process, Steve was professional and extremely helpful. The job that was completed, exceeded my expectations. I will highly recommend him to others.
Description of Work: Replace and install two new Ceiling Fans with wall switches. One Ceiling Fan was installed in a 2 Story Family Room. Install new Attic Fan and Bathroom Fan with a vent through the roof.

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
$1,395

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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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


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