We are a full service electrical contractor that specializes in custom lighting and electrical solutions in Chicagoland. We believe in taking the time to do the job right and guarantee our work and your happiness 100%. Call or email us today for a free estimate. Offering 24/7 Emergency Service.
Business highlights
19 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Service Calls, New Construction, Remodeling, Tesla Car Chargers, Generators, Recessed Lighting, LED Lighting, Lighting Experts, Service Upgrades, Grounding, Repairs, Lamp Repair, Low Voltage, Data, Anything having to do with wires
Services we don't offer
We are not a lighting store but can help you select the right fixtures(s) and work with our retailers to find you the best pricing.
Description of Work: Installed automatic standby generator (generator purchased elsewhere) at my home, including necessary (gas) plumbing and major electrical circuit panel 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
$2,500
Boyd B.
08/2012
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
He was very personable. I appreciated how he went above and beyond to do some extra tasks that weren't really involved in the project.
Description of Work: They came and re-wired our kitchen.
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
$200
Response from Rein Electric Inc
Thanks!
DAVID H.
07/2012
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
The installer (Chris) battled terrible traffic on a stormy day and still arrived within the estimated time. The first thing I noticed was that Chris put on "booties" to cover his shoes when walking through our house. Why don't all service people do this?! It's such an easy thing to do and makes the visit so much more pleasant. Chris installed the device and checked out our electrical panel, making sure that all connections were tight. He did a great job and answered my few questions. I will definitely use Rein again.
Description of Work: We bought a coupon for the installation of a whole-house surge suppressor.
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
$159
Response from Rein Electric Inc
Thank you for the business
Nancy D.
07/2012
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
I had a power surge that knocked out one outlet (not a circuit breaker); additionally I had two small projects to be addressed: an outdoor outlet that didn't work and a hanging light fixture that just stopped working. I called to inquire about availaility and was able to get an appointment within two days. The receptionist/in-office personnel was very friendly and helpful in determining if it would make sense for me to get the Angies Deal first. We decided against it at this time. Service Professional arrived on time (was given a window of one hour for arrival time) and was very professional and friendly. He took care of all three items (corroded outlet box and new wiring needed) in about 35 minutes. I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Electrical work on two outlets and a light fixture.
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
$150
Response from Rein Electric Inc
Thank you!
WENDY B.
07/2012
5.0
ceiling fans
 + -1 more
They were on time, professional and did the work quickly. The fan works great. No wobbling. He also was kind enough to take a look at another fan in the home that was making a noise. He fixed that. I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: I used an Angies List coupon to have a ceiling fan installed.
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
$75
Response from Rein Electric Inc
Thanks!
Ross S.
07/2012
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
My experience with Rein was very good from start to finish. The representative that came to the house to look at the problems was very informative and not all pushy. We just purchased the home and the inspector told us we should consider and new breaker box and informed us that could run $900 to $1200. Rein charged us $900 to replace the breaker box and an additional $300 for the other work around the house. He also gave us a very good price on the installation of two ceiling fans which we ultimately decided not to do. The workers showed up on time (start time of 7:30am which was great for me) and were very efficient. Mike seemed to be a very good electrician and also passionate about his work, he wanted to take photos of the particularly bad wiring in our basement to show his friends before removing it and he asked our permission before he took the photos. He also saved parts of our old breaker box for his collection as it was an old and rare breaker box. They worked hard and finished the work in about 5 hours. I will definitely call them in the future. My only complaint is that they are not so good with e-mail (hence the "B" for responsiveness). The representative that came out to the house to give us our estimate said he would e-mail me what work we had agreed on and the price. He did not. The electrician told me as they were leaving that he would e-mail me the list of breakers so I could label them after two days I had to call Rein to remind them to e-mail me the list. They are very easy to deal with over the phone. Not a huge deal and overall my experience was great.
Description of Work: Rein electric replaced our old pushmatic breaker box with new switch breaker box. They also added an outlet in the kitchen for the stove and fixed a few other minor problems around the house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Response from Rein Electric Inc
Thank you for your business
Rene V.
07/2012
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Went smoothly from start to finish-2011
Description of Work: They did a very nice job of relocating some recepticles and installing a wall heater& light timer switch, fixed electrical light fixture. Electrician was on time, very cordial and worked hard to get the job done smoothy.
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
$800
Response from Rein Electric Inc
Thanks
Andrew D.
07/2012
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
He was on time, courteous, friendly, and knowledgable. He was also a professional, I wish he was my brother in law, and he also spoke English which was wonderful!
Description of Work: They put in a whole house surge protector.
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
$169
Response from Rein Electric Inc
Thank you for your comment
Mark C.
07/2012
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Rein Electrical was very prompt and professional with setting the appointment and completing the job. In addition, I asked they fix a minor electrical issue in my garage and they fixed the issue and at a very reasonable charge. I would use Rein again and would recommend to friends and family.
Description of Work: I purchased an entire home surge protection system through Angie's List. Rein Electrical was very prompt and professional with setting the appointment and completing the job. In addition, I asked they fix a minor electrical issue in my garage and they fixed the issue and at a very reasonable charge. I would use Rein again and would recommend to friends and family.
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
$195
Response from Rein Electric Inc
Thank you for your great review! We appreciate your business.
Shelley L.
07/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
 + 0 more
They showed up on time and were very courteous and professional. They wore shoe covers and put down a drop cloth. They installed the four light fixtures, cleaned up afterwards and it looks amazing. I highly recommend them for your electrical needs. I am a totally satisfied customer.
Description of Work: We had four can lights removed and four hanging light fixtures installed.
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
$485
Response from Rein Electric Inc
Your new lights look great. Thank you for letting us install them for you.
Therese M.
06/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
 + 1 more
Very professional, very helpful.They did a great job and went above and beyond to assist me with my projects, and to plan for future projects.
Description of Work: Various electrical projects:Install ceiling fans and special wall switches to work with themInstalled ceiling lights in hallwaysInspected and evaluated household electrical setup to isolate some problems we have been having.
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
$1,200
Response from Rein Electric Inc
Thanks!
Patricia & Lewis B.
05/2012
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
They had good ratings on Angie's List. We've been looking for an electrician to come out for 5 or 6 months. They went above and beyond my expectations. They came out and inspected. They explained what needed to be done, and what didn't have to be done. They took their time and told us exactly what they had to do.
Description of Work: We used them for electrical services.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$160
Response from Rein Electric Inc
Thank you
FABIO V.
05/2012
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Called to schedule Big Deal installation and was quickly given an appointment. This was our second Big Deal purchase from Rein Electric, so we expected great work. Paul, who worked on our last Big Deal, arrived on time. He explained the work and the estimated time for installation. Once the surge protector was installed, Paul reviewed the operation and provided us with the original packaging. He found our electrical panel to be in good shape, so only a few connections needed to be tightened. He took the time to give us his expert advice on a few electrical questions. Another great job!! We will turn to Rein Electric for our future electrical needs.
Description of Work: Installation per the Big Deal offer: whole house surge protection AND an electrical panel inspection for only $159! An electrical device will be installed in your main electrical panel that provides surge protection to your entire house (TV's, dishwasher, alarm system etc.). The surge protector comes with a lifetime limited warranty. Your electrical panel inspection will include checking the grounding, inspecting the busbar, breakers and connections, apply deoxidizer as needed, tighten loose connections as needed, evaluate overall condition and share results. Upgrading or replacing important components can help prevent electrical emergencies before they occur. This service is normally valued at $330, saving Angie's List members over 52%!
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
$159
Response from Rein Electric Inc
Thank you for taking part in our latest "Big Deal"
Donna H.
05/2012
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Overall things went very well. We took several bids on this project and Anthony from Rein seemed the most responsive, less intimidated by the scope of the work, and came with his own ideas and suggestions. The price was comparable to the others. He had one point man that did most of the work with us, and that made a huge difference from other contractors on the job. His name is Chris and he was excellent. He was very professional, knowledgeable, approachable. The project seemed to become more involved than our experience and time as our own GC allowed, but if these guys were annoyed by that, they did not let on!The demo was seamless and the coordination with our carpenter to rebuild was flawless, for the most part. If there was any question about the plan or what was going on, Anthony was immediately available and stopped by often to check on things and answer any questions that came up. Anthony was also very good at helping to choose light fixtures. He has very good taste and recognized the design elements of our style of home and our personalities. The team was very respectful of our time and was not pushy at all, no "upsell." Very laid back, which we REALLY appreciated!
Description of Work: Using plans as drawn by local architect, my husband and I acted as our own general contractor for our kitchen remodel. The remodel consisted of kitchen, utility room family room and dining area. These were all small, separate rooms in our mid-century modern home. All of these rooms were opened up to one another to make one large room. The floors are concrete and the roof is flat and these presented challenges to reconfiguring the electrical layout. The existing fixtures were fluorescent and few. The services that were performed were:1. Demo of existing conduit and circuitry. 2. Replaced existing 100 amp sub panel with new 100 amp 30 opening sub panel with all new breakers 3. Installed new outlets meeting code requirements for kitchen and laundry 4. Installated light openings and track lights for kitchen, living, and dining rooms5. Configured lighting for new island6. Installed light fixtures for all rooms7. Under cabinet lighting and puck lighting with transformer Given the home has concrete floors and flat roof, we had to use conduit that was surface mounted on ceiling. It was ran neatly and the appearance of this was minimized. The conduit ended up complementing the design element of the project, thanks to Anthony.
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
$10,000
Response from Rein Electric Inc
Thank you so much for your business! Your new kitchen is awesome.
Victoria K.
05/2012
5.0
lighting
 + -1 more
I decided to check with this company for lighting needs based on the reviews they've received on Angie's List. What a pleasant experience this has been. Punctuality should be an A+. I initially emailed them with a request for an estimate. Within 2 hours Anthony called me and set up a time to come out. He showed up exactly when he said he would. So did Paul and Gary on installation day. When Anthony gave me the estimate he advised me of what would be the optimal choice for the number of recessed lights and also provided option for fewer lights for about $300 less depending on what my budget is. I opted for the optimal choice but I really appreciate that he is willing to work with you and your budget. Anthony scheduled the installation for the next week. While I knew I wanted recessed lighting I had no idea of how they should be placed. No need to worry about that. They design it for you. Installation was a smooth process. It took them a total of 5-6 hours. During the installation Paul told me that they found a broken switch for the dining room light. (It's in the same box as one of the switches for the hallway). They replaced that one too. Invoice was exactly what he said it would be. I used Angie's coupon which saved me some money. End result is wonderful. Work areas on countertops and stove are well lit and with the dimmers I can get as much or as little light as I want. I definitely would use them again. Guess it's time to try to save for my next project.
Description of Work: Removed 3 kitchen and 1 hall fixture and replaced with 7 recessed lights, replaced corresponding switches including two dimmers for the recessed lights. They designed the layout for the lighting and it really meets my needs. Lighting over the counters and stove has improved dramatically.
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
$1,100
Response from Rein Electric Inc
Thank you for choosing us to dramatically improve your kitchen lighting.
David R.
05/2012
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
The technician (Paul) was very prompt and courteous. He was careful to ask my preferences before placing the equipment. All in all a great experience. If I need an electrician, they're my first call.
Description of Work: He installed a whole house surge protector and explained to me how the system worked.
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
$160
Response from Rein Electric Inc
thank you for taking the time to write a review
John P.
05/2012
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
I had been looking into having a whole house surge suppressor installed for several months, and when I saw the Rein Electric surge suppressor/inspection package as an Angie's List Big Deal Coupon, I decided it was a good time to get the work done. I purchased the coupon, and set up an appointment. The technician, Kelly, arrived as scheduled, but ran into a little snag. It seems the vast majority of surge suppressor installations involve adding the suppressor to the outside of the electrical panel. Unfortunately, my panel is installed in a finished wall in my basement between two studs, and as a result, there's no room to add anything external to the panel. In my case, a surge suppressor needs to be installed inside the panel, in the space of a pair of circuit breakers. Rein didn't have the suppressor in stock, but ordered it. A week later, Kelly returned and completed the job quickly. While he was doing the inspection, Kelly noticed that there were signs of water near the conduit opening leading down from the electrical meter. He attributed that to the lack of any insulation in the conduit, which permitted air to travel freely between the meter box on the outside of the house, to the inside of the electrical panel in the basement. Warm, relatively humid air from the basement meeting cold, dry air from the outside in the winter is a recipe for condensation. This was solved by the addition of duct seal in the conduit opening at the electrical meter. All-in-all, I was quite satisfied with the service performed and would use Rein again for electrical work. The only reason I rated responsiveness as "good" was the fact that two visits were needed to complete the work.
Description of Work: Inspected electrical panel, installed whole house surge suppressor, installed duct sealer in conduit leading from electrical meter to panel.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$209
Response from Rein Electric Inc
Thank you for your detailed report
Aisha N.
05/2012
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
 + 0 more
Paul and Gary installed two ceiling fans for us. They walked into the house and immediately put protective covering on their shoes. We were off to a good start! They were quiet as church mice. Covered our beds with drop cloths and made no noise whatsoever. Paul asked if we wanted him to show us how to use the remote too. Both Paul and Gary were polite and very respectful of our home. We have asked the gentlemen to provide a quite on additional electrical work. We were very impressed!.
Description of Work: Rein installed two ceiling fans for us.
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 Rein Electric Inc
You are awesome! Thank you for your review!
DuBois T.
05/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
 + 0 more
Kelly came in with shoe covers and a carpet cover as to not upset the wife and then he went right to work. Not only did he get the job done but he was punctual, neat and very organized. He also notice wires hanging down which he took care of JUST BECAUSE it needed doing!!! What repair guy does that. I was so pleased with his work I am already looking forward to having the guys come back for some ceiling fan hanging in the next couple of weeks. If you want professionalism from the time you call the office, great pricing, and the ability to keep Momma happy then I say "Let it REIN" : ) GREAT JOB, GREAT SERVICE, BOTTOM LINE.,
Description of Work: I had a lot of work to get done at my 11 year home in regards to electrical. One of the biggest issues I had was no electrical panel and the wires from alarm system, computer, cable etc were all over the place and in one electrical socket--what a mess. i also had a kitchen light which no longer work, a light switch that did not turn on anything including the outlets in the same room, two light switches that worked every so often, and a very unhappy wife ready to put me in the dog house.
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 Rein Electric Inc
You are funny. Thank you for your rave review!
Peter C.
04/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
 + 1 more
They were very prompt in setting an appointment for their technician to come. They did the job very efficiently and effectively. The value was tremendous.
Description of Work: They installed a ceiling fan.
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
$75
Patricia & Lewis B.
04/2012
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
The gentleman arrived at the appointment time and started to work right away.We were pleased with the service, even though it has not solved our satellite problem. We are happy that we have the surge protector and that our panel boxes were inspected. We would use this company again.
Description of Work: Whole House Surge Protection and Electrical Panel Inspection. The purpose we contacted this company was because we were experiencing some problems with our satellite system and we were informed that the problem could be electrical.The gentleman that came out checked the panel box and explained what he was doing and took pictures. He check the grounding, inspected the breakers and connectors and placed a surge protector onto the panel box. We requested a quote to have the whole building rewired and protected in the future.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$159
Julia W.
04/2012
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
I brought a coupon from Angie List. We thought it’s a big problem but it was small problem. It was the first time we chose this service provider and we are happy with this service provider.
Description of Work: We have used Rein Electric Inc and the guy from Rein Electric came in and installed the whole house surged factor. He installed the whole house surge factor and checked the electrical panel. We actually had a problem with electrical panel; we had a over sized circuit and one undersized one. The undersized one could have caused fire if we had too much stuff running on it. When he came to in install the surge factor he fixed the few circuits that were a problem.
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
$160
Bill B.
04/2012
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
They were honest and the price was good. I would use them again in the future.
Description of Work: They put in a fan and a couple of other little things for me.
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 Rein Electric Inc
Thank you!
Patricia S.
04/2012
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
They were exceptional. They came when they said they would and were on time. They diagnosed the problem immediately and had the parts to fix it right there. It was a pleasure.
Description of Work: They fixed a socket for me.
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
$185
Jennifer D.
03/2012
5.0
ceiling fans
 + -1 more
Chris arrived on time and was professional and friendly. He was efficient and the work was done to our satisfaction.
Description of Work: Assembled and installed 2 ceiling fans with 2-wire wall controls and replaced light fixture and wall control for a third ceiling fan.
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Service Categories
Electrical,
Ceiling Fans,
Lighting,
Home Security Systems,
Lamp Repair,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Stereo and Home Theater Systems,
Phone Wiring
FAQ
Rein Electric Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Open All Day
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Thursday: Open All Day
Friday: Open All Day
Saturday: Open All Day
Rein Electric Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, Rein Electric Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Rein Electric Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Rein Electric Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Rein Electric Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, Rein Electric Inc offers warranties.
Rein Electric Inc offers the following services: Service Calls, New Construction, Remodeling, Tesla Car Chargers, Generators, Recessed Lighting, LED Lighting, Lighting Experts, Service Upgrades, Grounding, Repairs, Lamp Repair, Low Voltage, Data, Anything having to do with wires
We are not a lighting store but can help you select the right fixtures(s) and work with our retailers to find you the best pricing.