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 176-200 of 352 reviews

Tom D.
04/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Mark the service tech was a pro. Kept us informed as they worked thru the projects. Figured out what we needed and installed the new equipment perfectly. Cable installation had some real issues however they were able to work around them and got it installed exactly the way we wanted it.
Description of Work: Fish a comcast cable and install 2 ceiling light fixtures

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
$300

Barbara M.
04/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We called early on Good Friday morning and received a response within 30 minutes. An electrician (Mark) was at our home in approx. 1 hour from our original phone call. Mark located the problem, fixed it, and was careful to clean up any mess that was made.
Description of Work: A transformer blew up in our area causing a short to one of our circuit breakers. .

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
$215

Barbara & Lee B.
03/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Mark Pasateri was on time. He explained everything he was doing. I have told other people about the good job Scott nelson electric inc has done and they will be contacting them.
Description of Work: Installed 2 kitchen light fixtures and 20 a circuit and outlet in dining room.

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
$256

Daniel K.
02/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were here when they said they would be, did the work that was estimated, kept me apprised of anything that needed to be changed, and all in all were professional and courteous. I would highly recommend this company.
Description of Work: They fixed an electric line that had a circuit breaker problem, and added another line in our 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
$90

KENNETH C.
02/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Mark did the work. He was friendly and professional. The work was completed in the estimated time. He left the area neat and clean when he was done.
Description of Work: Installed a 220V circuit in the basement.

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

STACEY S.
01/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They arrived less than 2 hours after I called, which was wonderful. They took down the ceiling fan to see how the fire started. They found the problem and checked to see that the wires around the fan were still safe. He pulled the wires and capped off the box.He saved pieces from the fan so I could contact the company to tell them their equipment has failed and caused a small fire. He was prompt, polite and explained things very well.
Description of Work: Post Fire check up
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$280

Kathryn G.
01/2013
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Left message on phone. Woman called back a day or two later saying he was out of town and would call back Monday. This was a couple of weeks ago. Left 2nd message. No return call.
Description of Work: None

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Response from Scott Nelson Electric Inc
Customer, I apologize for not responding to your call. I was called out of town on a family emergency, and I had my book keeper returning calls for me. This is the first I have heard of you contacting us, so your message must have gotten lost in the scuffle. My company has won many awards for our customer service and business ethics over the years from not only Angies List, but also other credible organizations. However, there is no excuse for not returning your call. Every call we get for a job, large or small, is equally important to us. Please accept our apology, and we hope that you were able to get a qualified Electrician to take care of your project. Sincerely, Scott A. Nelson President Scott Nelson Electric Inc.

MARY P.
01/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Scott Nelson is beyond compare. He responds personally to phone calls, is very responsive, and does excellent work. He has even been so kind as to refer me to other specialists for other repairs.
Description of Work: He worked on undercounter lighting and provided other electrical services.

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
$175

Margo B.
12/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Just fine. Mr. Nelson (not the owner, but son or grandson) arrived on time, was courteous and friendly. I have used this company before, and will use them again.
Description of Work: Replaced ballast (?) in fluorescent ceiling fixture in my garage, and replaced light switch in one 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
$165

Scott I.
12/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
Nelson Electric was on time, performed the job in a timely and professional fashion, and were below their estimate!
Description of Work: Installed a ceiling fan and light assembly in a bedroom, and repaired an inoperable and previously incorrectly installed GFI electric circuit in our master bedroom.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Hilde W.
12/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
When we first started looking for an electrician, we went to Angie?s List and saw that, at the time, Scott?s company had received an impressive 98 ?A? ratings. We decided to ask Scott for a quote. He personally came out and quickly and accurately analyzed our electrical issues. From our first contact with Scott to the completion of the project, we were impressed by his promptness, professionalism, knowledge, and dedication to customer service. He and two of his employees worked on our projects. They were all efficient, neat, and very pleasant. After Scott left, we spoke with one of the men for a few minutes longer. That employee couldn?t say enough good things about Scott and genuinely respects him, which was consistent with our impression of Scott as well. From our experience with Scott, we found him to be very kind, generous, and reliable. He wanted to be sure that we were completely satisfied with the work. Scott truly exceeded our expectations?in quality, service, price, everything. We highly, highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Electrical work including installing 2 new GFCI receptacles

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
$220

Wanzhi Z.
12/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
Our experience with Scott has been very good. Scott is the best electrician that we have hired by far. He is very professional and patient, and works fast too. Because of his efficiency, his price is very fair compare to other electrical companies. Even though he works fast, the quality of his work is outstanding. We are glad that we find an electrician that we can use for a long time.
Description of Work: Install two ceiling fans and lights for our family room and office.

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
$2,000

Annamarie G.
12/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
I contacted the company and left a message. I was called back very quickly. They were able to come out quickly. I had purchased a new home, and had some items I needed to have replaced or fixed. When several friends tried to replace them for me, they all walked away because the wiring in my house was so goofy (from the 70's). I had a ceiling fan that was non functional, removed, and wires hanging from my ceiling so I needed someone to come out soon (my friend walked away from the job becuase he didnt even know how to put the fan back up once he took it down, the wiring was that bad). They were able to come out in very short notice. A team of two electricians visited, and assessed the situation. They were able to tell me what happened to the fan, why it stopped working, and why the wiring was messed up. When they put the fan back up and reired it, they were able to also fix the 2 switches I had wired incorrectly so that one would turn on the fan and the other the light. They then replaced a light fixture I had in the hall way, and explained the old wiring situation, and replaced it with the new fixture I had purchased. They were in and out within 45 minutes, they cleaned up after themselves, and were very professional. Price was very affordable for what I had done. I would recommend them again, and I have already contacted them for more services in my home.
Description of Work: I had contacted them to fix a ceiling fan with lights that seemed to stop working, and to replace a hall 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
$125

Kevin S.
12/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Mike and his assistant arrived at our house exactly when promised and did a great job! They were very courteous and friendly and the installation was very clean and neat. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to use their services again as I have other electrical jobs that need to be done.
Description of Work: Mike and his assistant installed a ceiling outlet for a fixture and also converted a closet light that only had a pull-chain to a wall switch

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
$247

Heidi S.
12/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The jobs were done quickly, cleanly, and without incident. Scott & Co. are great and we'll use his services again!
Description of Work: Scott and his crew installed another circuit breaker and outlet that had to be run from the basement all the way through a drywall ceiling out to the garage. They also installed a new electrical receptacle and relocated cable wiring so we could move a TV to another 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
$1,175

Joseph F.
12/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Scott was great to work with. He was able to accommodate my schedule and didn't want to be paid until he was certain I was satisfied with the work.
Description of Work: Upgraded house service from 100 amp to 200 amp, replaced romex with conduit, replaced range cable with conduit, and added / moved various lighting 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
$7,000

Tracy Z.
11/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
We contacted Scott, after a neighbor referred us to him, because we were having trouble installing a new ceiling fan, and we also needed someone to troubleshoot a problem with a fan in the attic. The fan operates on a thermostat and turns on only when it reaches a certain temperature in the attic. We had noticed that it was not turning on anymore at all. Mark came out and determined that the fan has a broken motor which needs to be replaced. We plan to do that in the spring, and he provided us with a reasonable quote for that work. He installed our new ceiling fan quickly and answered a few other electrical-related questions I had. Mark was very professional and friendly, and he is the person who told me about Angie's List, which I have now used to find other service providers. I would definitely call Scott Nelson for future electrical services.
Description of Work: Installed a new ceiling fan, checked automatic attic fan to see why it was no longer functioning,

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
$139

Jennifer G.
11/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
Very professional from the start. Called and made appointment with Scott Nelson. Came out next day and was on time and professional. Gave me suggestions on what I could do. Was on top of his game and knew what he was talking about. Emailed me price next day. Was broken down the way I wanted. Was a fair price. Gave him the go ahead and scheduled work. He and his team showed up on time on day agreed. Professional team. Scott set up things and then let his team do most of work as he popped in and out of the job. Associates Mark and Ben stayed and did a very good job and explained what they were doing. Work came in exactly on original quote. Done well. And he gave a 10% discount for first time Angie's List customers. Would recommend Scott Nelson Electrical for any residential work. He will be doing my future work.
Description of Work: Remove current lighting in kitchen and replace with can lights. Move ceiling fan location in one room and put new ceiling fan in new location and create wall switch. Replace two other ceiling fans and create wall switches for them. Check all existing circuits.

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
$1,300

Thomas W.
11/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I had lights flickering and some circuits not working. I tested them and everything seemed ok. Mark came and found the problem within minutes. He was professional and knew how to fix the problem. Price was resonable for less than one hour of work.
Description of Work: Replaced GFI.

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
$153

joseph Z.
11/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The crew came in 8;00 in the morning and was done by 4;30 with a new breaker box that has room for expansion.
Description of Work: Scott replaced the electrical box in a recently purchased house.Several estimates came in above our budget and they told us what a tuff job it will be. Scott acme in, bid the job without thinking it was too dificult and came in at our budget. His men were very professional, polite, and efficient. Would definetly use them again.

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

Yvette L.
10/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
The technician arrived on time, behaved very professionally but the ceiling fan was still wobbling by the time he completed his ask.
Description of Work: The ceiling fan in the master bedroom was wobbling when turned on. We had just moved in and were afraid that the unit was not correctly installed. The technician arrived at the time promised. He did his best to rectify the problem. Although he did not remove the unit to see what went wrong, he did his best to rectify the problem. When he was done, the unit was still wobbling but not as seriously and as much as before. Additionally, he gave us an estimate on the cost of installing 2 additional ceiling fans and repairing one of the light fittings on our crystal chandelier. That took him a mere few extra minutes.

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

$135

Renee R.
10/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Scott replied immediately to my e-mail and we scheduled the work appointment. The workmen were on time, explained the problem and performed the work quickly and efficiently. I would definitely use Scott again.
Description of Work: Unnecessary items connected to closet ceiling fixture didn't work, so light didn't work. Mark removed the unnecessary connections and items and the light worked fine.

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
$135

KATHLEEN H.
10/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
The company showed up on time. I had used them before and given them an A. The gentlemen fixed the ceiling light fixture which was faulty and the switch which was faulty. I am glad I called Scott because although an amateur family member might have fixed one, I doubt he knew enough to discover both were faulty. A simple fix but I am so happy to have the light fixed and should have called sooner!
Description of Work: I had a bad closet light. It flickered and often would not light. I had experienced this for over a year and decided to get it fixed.

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
$135

Donna B.
10/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I could not be happier with Scott's work! When he came by to look at the project before giving me a bid, we discussed my concern that no holes be made in the ceiling of the porch (very old bead board). He described in detail how he would get power to the porch light without doing that. (He was the only one of 3 bidders who actually crawled under the front porch to see where the conduit from the post light was going into the porch wall.) He said he apprenticed in Evanston, rewiring many old homes without tearing up their walls. Then, on the day he and his assistant did the work, they did exactly what he had described. They worked carefully and neatly. The few holes he made in the wall and ceiling were small and neatly repaired. I had gotten 2 other bids that were higher than his and one did not even include patching the walls. AND, the 10% discount he gave me for being an Angie member pays for my Angie membership this year! I will be recommending him to all my friends.
Description of Work: When we renovated our kitchen, removing the last of the knob and tube electrical lines in our very old house, the front porch light and a post light near our front sidewalk stopped working. It was necessary to pull electricity from a new source to power these lights. Scott first confirmed that the line from the post light terminated at the front porch light fixture. This was huge, since it meant that getting power to the porch light would also bring power to the post light. He and his assistant then installed electrical cables from a wall outlet near the front door to a new switch on the wall above it and then up the wall and across the ceiling in an entry way and over the porch ceiling to the porch light. They did this all by putting only 4 holes in the walls: one for the new switch and 3 other credit-card-sized holes in the upper wall and ceiling of the entry way! And, then they patched the holes so only slight sanding and painting is needed to restore the area to what it looked like before the electrical 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
$356

Eileen K.
09/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting, home security systems, ceiling fans
  + 2 more
My initial call was returned the same day and Scott was able to give me an estimate over the phone. After I purchased the alarms and lighting kits, I called to set the appointment and, again, my call was returned the same day and an appointment was set for the following week. Mark, the electrician who handled the job, was on time to the minute and completed the job in the time that Scott had estimated. The original estimate was $150.00 and the extra $40.00 charge was for a wall switch that turned out to be bad as I thought it might. Mark, without being asked, gave me an Angie's List new customer 10% discount and even took the empty boxes and packaging out of the house when he left. He was very friendly and professional.
Description of Work: Installed three hard-wired smoke/CO alarms replacing old ones including changing the connectors. Also installed two ceiling fan light kits and provided and installed one wall switch.

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
$171

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