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 251-275 of 352 reviews

Jonathan F.
10/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Scott was wonderful. He fit us into his schedule in just a few days. He worked quickly, and I felt like he was working to minimize our costs.
Description of Work: Examined & fixed pendant light fixture; install dimmer for overhead lighting.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

judith L.
09/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Well done- all work completed. The areas were kept clean and cleanup left us very little to do. The new fans are quiet and a pleasure. If I had to do it again, I would have Scott stop by before the install to be sure the fans purchased were not a nightmare as they were. My brands were all top end and met mys specs but Scott got more than he bargained for. Still worked with a smile on his face and super execution. Don't hesitate, Scott is the best.
Description of Work: We have worked with Scott before and will continue to on other projects as we remodel the house in sections. This time he came to upgrade an outlet and installed 3 bathroom exhaust fans that turned out not to be particularly electrician friendly, but he did them all and the results are just what we wanted. Great job as always. Scott is the type of professional we all wish would be in each of the trades. Highly recommend!

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
$650

MATT F.
09/2011
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Scott is skilled, reliable, reasonably priced. I highly recommend him and would hire him again in the future.
Description of Work: Installation (including conduit and wiring) of three outdoor floodlights and installation of time switch for outside coach 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
$420

susan M.
09/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Kitchen remodel was in the plans for years. Husband died. I knew nothing about remodeling but dove in. Scott came listened to what I wanted and did a very marvelous job.Even my LED can lights didnt faze him. A+++ Job
Description of Work: A kitchen remodel required extensive moving and changing out of some electrical. Also wanted to change out old lighting fixtures to new LED can ceiling fixtures. At the last min. my son also threw in smoke detectors and this did not faze Scott in the least. Very professional work. Made this part of the remodel a pleasure.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800

Barbara G.
09/2011
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
He was on time and courteous. My problem in the front of the house was very minor and I thought something was wrong with the mechanics. He had me try the simplest correction first by putting in a new light bulb. It worked and saved me money.
Description of Work: He switched out a broken switch and fixed a front light problem.

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

Cynthia P.
08/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Scott was prompt, courteous, professional and knew what he was doing. He explained how the new fixtures would work with the existing dimmers and the new CF bulbs that they contained. I was very pleased, will use his company again and will recommend him to others.
Description of Work: Scott swapped out two old light fixtures and replaced them with new ones; an overhead light above the kitchen table and a ceiling fan in the family 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
$150

Sanjeev G.
08/2011
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Scott, was right on time, and proceeded to fix the can lights. We were surprised by how quick it was. He had the right make, where needed, and did the job efficiently. I would hire him again for any future jobs we might have.
Description of Work: We had two can lights in the master bath that were out, an outlet in the quest bedroom. Two new outlets put in the basement for a TV and a small freezer.

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
$177

Jill D.
08/2011
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Scott was INCREDIBLY responsive and knowledgable. After having an appoinment booked with another company for over a week and then having that company tell us they wouldn't be coming that day, we called Scott and he showed up later that afternoon! He had both light fixtures working within an hour. I couldn't be any happier with the service we got. I was also amazed at how reasonable the price for the work turned out to be. In the past we used another company for several other lighting jobs in our house and they cost WAY more than Scott. I would HIGHLY recommend him and plan to call him for all future lighting and electrical work.
Description of Work: Inside and outside light fixtures changed, inside wiring and switch checked to see if working 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
$100

Linda L.
08/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It was a good experience and eveything went well. I would use Scott Nelson again for any project that concerns electricity.
Description of Work: I had problems with the Air-Conditioning in the house. I had a repairman come out and put in a lot of parts only to find out that nothing would work because there were three circuit breakers that were not working. I called Scott Nelson and he came out the same day and repaired all of them. He even left to pick up the correct one to make sure every thing was working properly. I was completely satisfied and would definitely use Scott again. He is very knowledgeable and efficient and knows what he is doing. He is very reasonable too.

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
$117.5

Arun N.
07/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We had a major storm in the area which knocked down all the power in the entire neighbourhood. Trees were down and it caused major damage to a majority of the homes in the area. At our rental home, the main electrical cable that comes from the street to the house was damaged and had to be reconnected before ComEd restored power. I called several companies but due to the damage in this area, none were available and could not even be reached. When I called Scott Nelson, he answered the phone within 2 rings and although he was on another job, he took the time to ask the relevant questions. He was honest and told me that if he finished his current assignment, we may be able to comeby later that afternoon. This was a big releif as we were concerned that if the power was restored, it would cause an electrical fire if the cable was not fixed on time. Fortunately, Scott Nelson was able to free up some time and came by at 3.30pm.He assessed the damage and got to work right away. The job was done within an hour and the cable was restored back to the way it was. Due to his timely service, we avoided major problems that would have resulted if the power was restored before the system was fixed. I would highly recommend this service provider to anyone without any reservation. I have added his name to my list of favorites and would definetly call on him if service was needed. His price was very reasonable. Work was very professional. Could not ask for anything more.
Description of Work: Reconnecting electrical cable coming in from the street to the house. Required the technican to be knowledgeable about the way the cable was connected and to safely reconnect the anchor and the live wires to the main electrical meter going to 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
$150

Patricia S.
07/2011
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
Scott answered the phone personally when I called. He was extremely professional. He did a great job. He was punctual and did great work for a very good price. I will definitely call him again in the future.
Description of Work: Install ceiling fan, lighting fixture in walk-in closet, installed electric line for dual fuel stove, and installed electric line for garbage disposal.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

MARJORIE O.
06/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Scott Nelson arrived slightly before the appointed time of 8am. He was very pleasant and professional and obviously had a good working relationship with his assistant, Joe. They set to work installing a new outside coach light and added a timer to it. Then Scott gave us directions on how to set and use the timer. They then wired a new smoke alarm in the basement and tested it. They replaced a light fixture in the pantry, wiring in a bathroom and and fixed a switch plate in the garage. In each of these jobs, and even the minor ones, Scott and Joe used drop cloths for protection, protective booties for their shoes and took care to clean up after themselves. Questions were readily answered and Scott made some helpful suggestions for outside lighting. After this pleasant experience, we have decided to go ahead with other projects since we now have an electrician upon whom we can rely.
Description of Work: We needed a number of small jobs doing which included putting up a new outside coach light and adding a timer to it. There was also a broken pull light to replace and similar minor items. A smoke alarm was wired up and placed in the 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
$252

COLLEEN B.
06/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Personable and efficient Scott arrived and immediately got to work. He was very knowledgeable about the wiring in our work. Excellent service and i will definitely be using Scott again.
Description of Work: Scott investigated the outlet supporting a microwave that was not working well. He replaced a dozen switches and dimmers at our request.

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
$405

K R.
06/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Mr.Scott from Scott Nelson Electric Inc was timely, friendly and efficient. He is a wonderful person and did a great job.
Description of Work: Scott Nelson Electric Inc. came over to replace the hallway light switch. They also replaced the light socket in the crawl space.

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

Margo B.
06/2011
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Scott was very pleasant and efficient. He even called me ahead of time to let me know that he would be ten minutes late. I will certainly call him again when I have need of his services.
Description of Work: Removed old ceiling fixture and installed new one. Also installed new outlet in powder 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
$80

Marijo F.
05/2011
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
Great. Scott was very helpful and thorough. He fixed everything completely and even my kitchen light which a previous electrician said was unfixable.
Description of Work: Put in new ceiling fan in great room. Revised foyer light and fixed kitchen light. Installed new outdoor driveway 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
$545

Marc D.
05/2011
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
I went to Angie’s List to find an electrician locally and came across Scott who had great reviews. I then went to his website and put in my contact information and asked for a quote. He called me that same day; which was a Sunday. We set up time to get the work done. He was great.
Description of Work: Scott Nelson Electric Inc. rewired ceiling fans in two bedrooms and installed two new wall controls for light and 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
$200

Linda C.
05/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He’s a very nice guy! He was very quick to get out and really took his time with me. He clearly explained his timetable and was very knowledgeable. He also offered helpful suggestions, which was appreciated. We’re still considering him for the project.
Description of Work: We contacted him for some electrical work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Sally W.
05/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I would highly recommend Scot to anyone. He answers the phone himself when you call. He is very responsive and is available quickly. His work is good and he is very nice. He charges $70 an hour with a 10% discount to seniors.
Description of Work: Installation of a bathroom heater-vent unit

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
$63

judith L.
05/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I have already detailed most of what it was like to work with Scott. He handles eveything as if he was doing the work in his own home. We know that the work was done properly as he explained what and why things had been done. There were no mysteries as he had nothing to hide. He was just as pleasant at the end of the job as he was when he came out to give us an estimate. While we had no delays, I know if there had been an emergency which delayed his arrival, we would have heard in as timely a manner as needed. Scott takes no short cuts and insures your home is safe and protected, a set of values that to me are considered more old school talents! With all this, he also has a great sense of humor and with two large dogs in the house, that happened to come in handy! We are just getting started with work to be done in our home (we have lived here for 20 years). We asked Scott for some suggestions on how we might proceed with new exhaust fans for our bathrooms and new lighting for our family room. I liked the fact that he reviewed alternatives and explained why each might be chosen. What could have been a very tense requirment for our initial work, Scott made look easy. We will definitely use him for added work and we would highly recommend him for any electrical work one might be considering.
Description of Work: We are getting ready to do some renovation and the village requires that all bedrooms, etc have hard wired smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. While we have the devices they were not hardwired into the main electrical panel. Scott came out reviewed the situation, talked with the village and determined what had to be done. Work had to be done in all the bedrooms and the basement. All wiring had to reviewed and connected to code. We also wanted to add a dedicated 20 amp power outlet in another room. Scott knew immediately what and how the work was to be done. He provided whatever we needed in equipment that we lacked as of the start of the project. His work was incredible. He is down to earth and very easy to communicate with which when dealing with contractors is very unusal. There were no surprises and everything was completed in a very timely manner. One of his customers noted they had never worked with a contractor thaty was so efficient and neat. They were totally correct. When he left our home, all was cleaned up in each room as if he had not been there. Note: this was a multiple day job and each day, our place was left neat and clean. We are more than pleased. Finally he arranged to have the village inspector come out to our house and work will be concluded at that point. A true professional with his work and his follow up.

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

JANE G.
04/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Scott was at a disadvantage the first time he came out because the power had come back on by the time he arrived. Based on our description of what occurred he did find a problem with the wires in a kitchen box which he fixed. When we called that evening because the power went out again, he came right over, despite the time. Scott is professional and conscientious about his work. We have another electric job to be done and won't hesitate to contact Scott to do the work.
Description of Work: We had a partial power outage in our home. Scott came out when the power was on and found a problem which he fixed. Our power went out again that evening and Scott came right over (at no charge) to see what was happening. He discovered that one phase of power in the line from the street to our home was out and suggested we call Com Ed. He also offered to provide assistance with Com Ed if we did not receive prompt resolution. Later that night Com Ed came to our home, found the problem and fixed it based on Scott's diagnosis of the problem.

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
$60

bernie and Mary C.
04/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Both projects that we had done by Scott went smoothly from start to finish and were completed in less then one day.
Description of Work: Installed recessed lights in living room,hallway and master bedroom. Previously installed recessed lights in our kitchen. Installed remote switch in master bedroom and lights in walk in closets. Scott was very professional and answered our questions and helped us with our concerns. We will use him again for other lighting projects.

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

NANCY N.
04/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Initial scheduling of appointments for estimate and repair were very easily done. Scott Nelson was extremely responsive in those aspects. Calls were returned in a timely fashion and he was punctual for appointments. On the day of the installation and repairs, Scott went seriously above and beyond to make sure everything was done properly and some issues that came up, due to another contractor working on the house at the same time, he handled very well. I found Scott to be highly knowledgable in his field, conscientious about getting the work done correctly the first time and is the cleanest electrician I have ever encountered (and I have had plenty of experience!). As a homeowner having had several bad experiences with contractors, I am very stingy with positive recommendations of tradespeople. However, in this case I would highly recommend Scott Nelson for any electrical work.
Description of Work: Had 2 recessed lights repaired, installation of a new recessed light, investigation and repair of short in circuit breaker and installed, tested and removed air tight trim on a recessed 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
$350

SALLY S.
04/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I called for an estimate. Scott came the next day, exactly at the time he said he would. He and I both had upcoming appointments, so he came back in the afternoon to do the installation. I appreciated his punctuality, professionalism, and courtesy.
Description of Work: Scott installed a whole-house surge protector.

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

David N.
04/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Scott called back promptly after I called, set an appointment for the next day (morning). Appeared on time, was professional and friendly. He explained what he did. His work was neat and he charged what he quoted.
Description of Work: check wiring, integrity, replace worn 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
$65

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