Scott Nelson Electric Inc

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

My name is Scott Nelson. My company is called "SCOTT NELSON ELECTRIC"because I want my own name to be on every job we do. I have been in the electrical trade for over 25 years. I went to trade school school through "Associated Builders and Contractors Electrical Apprenticeship Training Program"(A.B.C.)shortly after completing high school.I am noticed by the "National Bureau of Apprenticeship Training"(N.B.A.T.)as a Journeyman Electrician. I worked for 14yrs. with contractors from the north shore,n.w. suburbs,and northern illinois. "QUALITY ELECTRICAL REPAIRS & INSTALLATIONS"is the best way to explain our service. We believe that being "neat & tidy"is one of the best ways of showing how much we respect our customers,and their homes.Our goal is 100% customer satisfaction.

Business highlights

25 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Troubleshooting, recessed lighting, dimmers, panel changes, service revisions, indoor & outdoor receptacles, landscape lighting, post lights, garage lines, chandeliers, pendant lights, wall sconces, coach lights, cabinet lighting, GFCI protection, whole house surge protection, back-up generators, attic fans, exhaust fans, security lighting, motion detectors, photo cells, pool & spa wiring, phone lines, cable tv lines, HDwiring, ceiling fans & controls.

Services we don't offer

Ev charge stations

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.0352 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
95%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

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Showing 126-150 of 352 reviews

Russell K.
03/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Scott Nelson came out and gave me a quote within 24hrs. He was a very friendly individual and was easy to talk to. He provided me the final quote the next day and was able to do the work within a weeks time. His workers (2) came out at the specified time and introduced themselfs and completed the work in a timely manner. They were friendly as well and cleaned up the area after the job. I would definitely hire them again. A job well done!
Description of Work: Upgrade a electrical line from a 30 to a 40amp line. Install and supply 40 amp breaker

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
$318.25

Mischelle L.
02/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
When our dishwasher suddenly went dead, I incorrectly assumed it was due to the age of the unit and purchased a new one. When the new one was installed, it would not turn on, but the installers insisted that we were getting power. When a second new unit still would not work, it was obviously time for a professional electrician. I contacted Scott Nelson by email, and I literally had a response within minutes. Based on my description of the issue, Scott gave me an estimate and we scheduled an appointment. Today, Mike and another young man showed up exactly at the scheduled time. Within a matter of minutes, Mike diagnosed the problem as being caused by an open circuit. Before completing the work, Mike took the time to show me what was causing the problem. Since I was working at home, Mike waited patiently while I powered down my laptop before he cut off any of the circuit breakers. He then completed the work very quickly and even powered up the new dishwasher to show that it was now working. Mike and his assistant went about their work so quietly and efficiently that my three large dogs never even barked! I cannot say enough about what a pleasant experience it was to do business with Scott Nelson Electric! From first contact through completion of the job, they were responsive, polite, knowledgeable and professional. The work was completed in under an hour, just as Scott had estimated, and the price was extremely reasonable. I will definitely use their services again, and I've already started my list of other electrical projects for Scott Nelson Electric. Thanks, guys!
Description of Work: Diagnosed and repaired an issue with household electric circuit that was disrupting power to our dishwasher.

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
$128

Margaret K.
01/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Knowledgeable and professional. Need to set up date for the work.
Description of Work: Inspected electrical in whole house and then wrote up a whole plan with pricing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$39

Eric D.
01/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Scott had initially come out to provide a free quote as we were in negotiations for our current home b/c the electrical box was fully/questionably populated. He was punctual and courteous when here on that visit and had no issue providing a reasonable quote on a good size residential job (re-wiring entire breaker panel with new larger box) and quickly provided the quote via email. Based on the first positive experience, I brought them back to re-wire some of the circuits in a guest room we were turning into a nursery as well as hang a new chandelier. I also had them pull a new 120v box to mount a smoke detector on the first floor. Scott's crew was punctual, friendly, quick, and clean. They were able to sort out my issue and give me a fair price on the fly. Was very happy with the work and completely trusted his crew in my house. I am already planning on brining them back for additional work. Highly recommend. Highly recommend.
Description of Work: Re-wired fixture in guest bedroom to split out into separate switch and installed 120v connection for smoke detector.

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

Barbara S.
01/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Great! Prompt and professional. Helped point out problems, quick quote turnaround. Will proceed with work soon.
Description of Work: Home inspection

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$39

Michael A.
01/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Two of Scott's electricians came promptly at the specified start time and installed 4 convenience outlets around the parameter of my basement. They also set it up so one wall switch initiated all the basement lighting, rather then using independent pull chains. These guy were great, did a nice neat job and I'd certainly have them back for additonal electrical work if needed.
Description of Work: installed convenience wall outlets to my unfinished basement

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

Sue A.
01/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Mike and Michael arrived on time for the job, 8:00 am on one of the coldest days this winter. They removed the old service panel and put in a new 100 amp 30 circuit breaker panel with new circuit breakers. After completing the wiring for the new panel, they went room by room to correctly label each breaker. The men worked well together and were very professional. I would definitely hired Scott Nelson Electric again. Thank you.
Description of Work: Change out and install 100 amp 30 circuit panel and label 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
$995

Phil K.
01/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Scott took the time to point out what needed to be replaced and didn't push to do the work. One of his employees, Mike, came out on 1/3/2014 to complete some needed wiring rework in the attic and was in and out in about 1 1/2 hours. I was very comfortable with his recommendations and was extremely happy with the outcome. He did a thorough inspection and provided a follow up report within a couple of days. I would certainly recommend Scott Nelson to anyone who might need a quality electrician.
Description of Work: Scott originally came out himself for a complete electrical inspection on my house on 12/6/2013.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Megan W.
12/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It went great. Scott gave us a very fair estimate. He was very honest about what could be a problem and what might happen. We knew we had to have a new panel installed but we didn't know if we had to have anything re-wired. We lucked out that we only had to have the panel replaced. Took about 4 hours and Scott Nelson stopped buy during that time to make sure everything was going well. We were able to schedule an appointment within a week of our estimate appointment (other companies were telling us 4-6 weeks.) Very pleased!
Description of Work: They replaced our electrical 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
$1,000

suraya W.
12/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We previously used Scott Nelson Electric to add an outlet in one of our bedrooms. We were so satisfied with their service that we did not hesistate to contact them again when we needed help. We had lost power on our second floor and resetting the circuit breaker was not doing anything. We called Scott and within an hour he and his co-worker Michael was at our doorstep. The two of them worked great together. They were genuinely concerned and immediately started troubleshooting, opening several outlets and light fixtures. Once the issue was identified they took the time to explain to us what needed to be done. Despite being a late friday evening, not once did they complain or rushed through the work. They took care to do the job right. They added the circuit that same evening. We have an older home and finding a skillful electrician that understands the workings of older homes can be challenging. I highly recommend Scott Nelson Electric for anyone looking for honest, reliable and fairly priced electrical services. I know I will use them again in a heartbeat.
Description of Work: Added a circuit.

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

Mark M.
12/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Scott was very responsive to my Emails and phone calls. He was happy to take on a smaller job like mine and did it with great efficiency. He's definitely proud of what he does. All 3 of them arrived, on time, on the day promised. They went right to work and began to efficiently take care of all my requests. Scott, Angel and Ben were more than happy to explain to me what they were doing and kept their work areas clean and organized as they worked. This might seem like an odd statement, but they brought everything they needed with them (tools and materials). Too many times in the past, I've had service people out to my house without all the proper tools or materials. They then either have to borrow what I have or run out to the shop to get whatever they needed. Very annoying. But not Scott. He had everything with him, so the job was done correctly and in a good amount of time, without delay. At 8:30 that night, I called Scott to ask a question about the work they had done earlier in the day. Within 30 minutes, he called back and was happy to answer any questions I had. If you are considering electrical work for your house, this is the electrician you want. Thanks a lot Scott! I'm sure you'll be hearing from me again!.
Description of Work: 1. Installed two new outdoor motion sensors w/ new boxes and wiring 2. Disconnected old kitchenette and installed 2 new outlets in its place w/ new boxes and wiring 3. Installed new electrical box and wiring for light in basement stairway 4. Installed new GFCI outlets in bathroom

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
$900

jason V.
12/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I had an electric heater that kept tripping. I was able to setup a timely appointment to have it checked out and they confirmed what was suspected -- the breaker box needing to be replaced. The crew that was out to do the work was timely, professional, and did a great job.
Description of Work: Changed how some of my outdoor lights work, diagnosed an issue with an electric heater, and replaced a breaker box.

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

Kirk D.
12/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
They were very responsive and were on time. Identified the problem quickly and were very accommodating. Two people were on the appointment, and thus one took care of some other small issues while the other addressed the primary issue with our transformer. They scheduled a prompt follow-up to install the new transformer. Well done overall.
Description of Work: Replaced a transformer to fix bathroom lighting.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

David W.
12/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
very thorough inspector. Provided a detail summary of issues found and costs to correct. Will definitely be using for follow-up work.
Description of Work: electrical audit

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
$39

Stephanie M.
12/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
This was the second time in the last two months that we used Scott Nelson Electric and we could not be happier. His team is knowledgeable, polite and just all around nice guys. They even picked up a replacement fixture for us. We look forward to working with them again.
Description of Work: Installed a new lighting fixture in our foyer and a yard light replacement on the back of the 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
$250

Maria V.
12/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He replaced my smoke alarm on the second floor.
Description of Work: Scott determined that there was actually no problem with the smoke alarm outlet, but in fact was the carbon monoxide detector that was beeping. I would definitely contact his company in the future. I appreciated his promptness and professionalism.

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
$39

Sue A.
12/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Mark and Angel examined the problem and dicided to check all the outlets in the kitchen. One outlet was not wired correctly for the disposal so they replaced the outlet. After further examination, they found a loose wire in the electrical box in the basement. Fixing that wire was the solution for our kitchen problem.
Description of Work: Mark and Angel found the problem that was causing a short in the electricity to our kitchen and dining room.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$144

Patricia A.
11/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Every thing went great. No problems. Scott stopped in on first day to introduce workers and review scope of job. Loved the 2 young electricians. They were just plain nice and very knowledgable about their job. Will have Scot and his company do any future electrical work for us and highly recommend them to anyone who wants quality electrical work done quickly and professionally. We are pleased with everything done. Thanks Scot!
Description of Work: Scots team removed kitchen lights and installed recessed lights in their place while converting one to a fan. Also installed 2 recessed lights in entrance hall. Rewired all as we had requested. Moved chandelier which had not been centered correctly and patched drywall hole in ceiling. They installed 2 plug in electrical sockets in our new master closet vanities where there had never been electric before and hung new chandelier over stairs in entrance. Installed two electrical floor plugs in our new oak family room floors. All this was done in one day. Next day they removed seven florescent lights in lower level family room and replaced them with recessed can lights and finished up small left overs from day before. This took only 3 hours.

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

Daniel R.
11/2013
5.0
lighting
  + -1 more
They job was done quickly and professionally. The showed up on time and were finished with the job much sooner then I expected. I was very pleased with the quality of their work and would DEFINITELY recommend Scott Nelson Electric to anyone.
Description of Work: They removed an ugly fluorescent light and installed four recessed lights in my kitchen.

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
$500

Eliezer M.
10/2013
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Came on time and did a great job. Then, nearly a year later, when we had questions about the fan's functioning, came right back (the day we called), and checked it out thoroughly. There was nothing wrong with it, but he wasn't at all put out. Explained everything to us at length, and urged us to call him any time we had questions.
Description of Work: Installed a new exhaust fan in our bathroom.

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

Austin C.
10/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We were so happy with our experience working with Scott Nelson Electric. Scott himself is absolutely wonderful - he was very responsive and we got a clear and fair estimate quickly. Scott also came out the morning that work started at our house to check on things and make sure we were happy. Mike was the lead doing the actual project work and he was wonderful!!! Extremely professional and knowledgable - I would definitely ask for him again if possible. Overall we just wanted to say how pleased we were with the project - thanks again Scott!
Description of Work: Scott's team completed a whole laundry list of electrical work in our new house - from fixing a safety issue in the circuit box, to installing a ceiling fan and new light fixtures, to adding outdoor security 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
$2,000

Wendy & Art S.
10/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Needed an attic fan replaced. Scott Nelson returned my call immediately. We discussed the work needed to be done & set up appointment for the following week. Mark & Ben arrived on time. They were professional, courteous & clean up was done beautifully. I highly recommend & will call again for additional electrical work.
Description of Work: replaced an old attic fan

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$295

Marcy A.
10/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Scott returned my original phone call within 30 minutes and we set up a time for an estimate. He was here on time for the appointment. He understood all our requests and offered suggestions as to how to best fix the problems. He sent his estimate via email within 24 hours. His estimate was considerably lower than another estimate we had received. The work crew arrived on time with Scott and he went over all the items we wanted done with both us and the crew before any work began. After Scott left, the two men got to work quickly and worked without a break until the job was completed. Both were very polite and professional. The only problem for them was the under-cabinet lighting in the kitchen. They figured out the problem but did not have the parts needed. They said they would order them and get back with us when the parts came in. Scott Nelson called at noon the next day to say he had found the parts and they were free at 3 pm that afternoon to put them in, if we were available. They came out that afternoon and were here right on time. They installed the parts and everything they worked on has been working just fine. When they made the return trip for the under cabinet lights, they were only here about 10 minutes but the service charge was for a full hour. It would have been nice if for that short of an appt. they could have charged for only 30 minutes. I will definitely use them again for other electrical projects.
Description of Work: Replaced 2 ceiling fans with 2 ceiling fans/lightkits and rewired both to be turned on at wall switch. Installed a ceiling fan kit on a third fan. Installed a new vent in the bathroom and cleaned out another vent. Rewired light switches in bathroom to operate independently. Installed a new ceiling light in main hallway where there had not been one before and rewired several wall switches to operate in more sensible areas. Repaired under-cabinet lighting in kitchen.

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
$1,000

Thomas T.
10/2013
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Scott Nelson returned my call very promptly and we agreed on the time for the work to be done. Mark and Ben arrived right at the scheduled time and within an hour had the existing fan taken down and the new ceiling fan installed. We are very impressed with their professionalism. They are really good and efficient.
Description of Work: take down existing ceiling fan in MBR and install the new one we 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
$121.5

Efe B.
09/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
They did a very professional job in both instances, the kitchen lighting looks extremely professional and very precisely done.
Description of Work: Installed TED (energy detective) in panel, with inline filter. Installed 7x LED can lighting in kitchen

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
$1,500

Contact information

1803 Industrial Dr, Libertyville, IL 60048

http://www.ilelectrician.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
0031903
Trade License Authority
Elgin
Trade License Expiration
12/31/2024

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,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Home Security Systems,
Pool and Spa Service,
Lamp Repair,
Sewer Cleaning

FAQ

Scott Nelson Electric Inc is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Open All Day

Monday: Open All Day

Tuesday: Open All Day

Wednesday: Open All Day

Thursday: Open All Day

Friday: Open All Day

Saturday: Open All Day

Scott Nelson Electric Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Scott Nelson Electric Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Scott Nelson Electric Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Scott Nelson Electric Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Scott Nelson Electric Inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Scott Nelson Electric Inc offers warranties.
Scott Nelson Electric Inc offers the following services: Troubleshooting, recessed lighting, dimmers, panel changes, service revisions, indoor & outdoor receptacles, landscape lighting, post lights, garage lines, chandeliers, pendant lights, wall sconces, coach lights, cabinet lighting, GFCI protection, whole house surge protection, back-up generators, attic fans, exhaust fans, security lighting, motion detectors, photo cells, pool & spa wiring, phone lines, cable tv lines, HDwiring, ceiling fans & controls.
Ev charge stations

Contact information

1803 Industrial Dr, Libertyville, IL 60048

http://www.ilelectrician.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day