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Hoeksema Electric Service Inc

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans

About us

Family owned and operated since 1947. Our electricians specialize in older homes, both troubleshooting and resolving the problem with up to Code solutions.

Business highlights

78 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Residential, commercial & industrial electrical, ceiling fans & lighting. Specialize, but not limited to older homes with older wiring, tube and knob, fuse boxes, etc. We also do anything from replacing a light switch to a whole house generator.

Amenities

Senior Discount

5%



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.576 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
79%
4
9%
3
0%
2
3%
1
9%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.6
value
4.3
professionalism
4.5
responsiveness
4.5
punctuality
4.5
Showing 51-75 of 76 reviews

Sam R.
12/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They are exceptional.
Description of Work: I use them exclusively for all 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

DANIEL M.
07/2007
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were really good.
Description of Work: They installed some lights, switches and outlets. They replaced my circuit breaker.

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
$3,000

DANIEL M.
02/2006
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very competent and courteous.
Description of Work: Corrected failed underground connection from house to garage.

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
$350

RICHARD H.
06/2005
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
THE COMPANY ALLOWED ME TO CALL ON THE DAY OF THE APPOINTMENT, TO GET AN ESTIMATED TIME FOR THE ELECTRICIAN'S VISIT. THE ELECTRICIAN WAS ON TIME, AND QUICKLY DIAGNOSED AND SOLVED THE PROBLEM.
Description of Work: CHECK ELECTRICAL PANEL FOR SHORT.

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
$86

SHELLEY P.
06/2005
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
THEY DID AN EXCELLENT JOB. THE ONLY CONCERN WAS THAT THE ELECTRICIAN THEY SENT OUT WORKED AT A VERY SLOW PACE. HE HAD TO CALL THE OFFICE A FEW TIMES TO VERIFY THINGS. WE WERE CHARGED BY THE HOUR FROM THE START TIME TO THE FINISH TIME, INCLUDING BREAKS, CALLS, AND TRIPS TO THE TRUCK FOR PARTS/TOOLS. I WOULD HIRE THEM AGAIN, BUT ASK FOR A DIFFERENT ELECTRICIAN.
Description of Work: RAN A NEW LINE FROM THE HOUSE TO THE GARAGE. THE ORIGINAL LINE WAS CUT WHEN A TREE WAS REMOVED FROM THE PROPERTY.

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
$900

MICHAEL T.
06/2005
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
  + 1 more
THIS COMPANY IS GREAT! EASY SCHEDULING APPOINTMENTS AND BOTH ELECTRICIANS WHO DID WORK WERE ON-TIME, FRIENDLY, AND DID A GREAT JOB. HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOR LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL PROJECTS.
Description of Work: LIGHTING REPLACED IN VARIOUS ROOMS: NEW FIXTURES AND CEILING FAN HUNG.

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

SUSAN V.
04/2005
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
ON TIME AND PROFESSIONAL.
Description of Work: UPDATE 14 OUTLETS TO GROUNDED OUTLETS,UPDATE 4 KITCHEN OUTLETS TO GFI, INSTALL NEW FIXTURE IN REAR HALLWAY, INSTALL NEW PHONE JACK, PROPERLY WIRE OUTDOOR LIGHT SWITCHES, INSTALL OUTDOOR OUTLET, INSTALL OUTDOOR MOTION SENSOR LIGHT, INSTALL EXHAUST FAN IN BATHROOM, EXTEND 3 CIRCUITS IN LAUNDRY ROOM, LABEL ALL CIRCUIT BREAKERS IN EXISTING 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
$2,180

STEVE L.
03/2005
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
EVERYBODY AT HOEKSEMA WAS A PLEASURE TO DEAL WITH. THE ESTIMATOR, THE ELECTRICIANS, AND THE WOMAN AT THE OFFICE. THEY EXPLAINED EVERYTHING WELL AND GAVE ME PLENTY OF OPTIONS. THE WORK LOOKS TOP NOTCH AND THERE WERE NO SURPRISES.
Description of Work: REPLACED OLD SERVICE PANEL WITH NEW AT THE SAME AMPERAGE. (INCLUDED MOVING SERVICE DROP TO SAFE HEIGHT PER CODE, AND SUPPLEMENTING GROUND). PERFORMED WIRING ASSESSMENT. ADDED SWITCH TO HALLWAY AND MOVED FIXTURE OPENING FROM WALL TO CEILING. ADDED SWITCH TO BEDROOM. ADDED 3-WAY SWITCH TO STAIRS, BURIED EXPOSED BOX BEHIND WALL, AND ADDED 2ND FIXTURE OPENING AT THE TOP. ADDED FIXTURE OPENING TO 2ND BEDROOM, CONNECTED TO PREEXISTING SWITCH. REPLACED PAPER/CLOTH WIRING FOUND IN ASSESSMENT. GROUNDED ALL PREVIOUSLY UNGROUNDED OUTLETS. INSTALLED GFCI OUTLETS IN BATHROOMS.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,375

Marcy H.
12/2004
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
THE PERSON ON THE PHONE GAVE ME A VERY DIFFERENT IDEA ABOUT WHAT NEEDED TO BE DONE. THE ELECTRICIAN TOLD ME SOMETHING DIFFERENT, IF I HAD RELIED ON HER INTERPRETATION I PROBABLY WOULD HAVE BEEN DISAPPOINTED. I WISHED THAT HE HAD ASKED ME WHAT COLOR TEMPLATE I WANTED AHEAD OF TIME SO THAT THEY WOULD MATCH. THIS WAS A MINOR ISSUE, OTHER THAN THAT EVERYTHING WAS OKAY.
Description of Work: PUT IN AN OUTLET.

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
$180

CHARLOTTE N.
12/2004
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
THE QUOTED PRICE IS $86 FOR THE FIRST HOUR AND $72 AN HOUR THEREAFTER. I WAS TOLD THEY DO NOT WORK NIGHTS OR WEEKENDS. MY APPOINTEMENT WAS BETWEEN 1 AND 4 PM. RYAN, THE ELECTRICIAN, CAME AT 2PM AND WORKED QUICKLY. I PLAN TO HAVE HIM BACK TO DO FURTHER WORK.
Description of Work: REATTACHED A CEILING FAN THAT HAD BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED BY ANOTHER ELECTRICIAN, CHECKED AND TIGHTENED THREE OTHER CEILING FANS, REPLACED A LOOSE ELECTRICAL OUTLET.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$90

JAMES C.
11/2004
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
PROFESSIONAL, PUNCTUAL AND COMPETENT.
Description of Work: INSTALLED LIGHT 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
$350

JIM P.
11/2004
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
HENRY AND BOB DID AN EXCELLENT JOB, AND IT WAS VERY INTERESTING TO SEE THE DETECTIVE WORK THAT GOES INTO THE JOB - FIGURING OUT HOW THE OLD WIRING WAS CONFIGURED, AND THE BEST WAY TO REPLACE IT. THEY PUT IN TWO VERY FULL DAYS, AND THOROUGHLY CLEANED UP BEFORE LEAVING EACH DAY. THEY ALSO DID A NICE JOB OF REPAIRING THE WALL WHERE THEY FOUND SOME HIDDEN JUNCTION BOXES.
Description of Work: HOEKSEMA REMOVED OLD, CLOTH-COVERED WIRING AND REPLACED IT WITH NEW WIRE. ALSO ADDED FLOOD LIGHTS IN THE BACK YARD AND MADE VARIOUS OTHER IMPROVEMENTS.

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
$4,700

MICHAEL & ANGELA S.
08/2004
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I WOULD DEFINITELY HIRE THIS COMPANY AGAIN FOR ALL OF MY ELECTRICAL NEEDS. THEY ARE VERY RESPECTFUL AND ALWAYS CLEAN UP AFTER THE JOB IS COMPLETED. THE OFFICE STAFF IS VERY HELPFUL AND KNOWLEDGEABLE, IF THEY CAN'T ANSWER A QUESTION THEY WILL BE SURE TO GET THE INFO NEEDED AND CALL YOU BACK IN A TIMELY MANNER. IN THE SUMMER MONTHS THEY DO HAVE APPROX. A WEEK WAIT, HOWEVER, I WOULD RECOMMEND WAITING AS LONG AS NECESSARY FOR THIS COMPANY, THEY ARE WORTH IT!!
Description of Work: REPLACED A FEW LIGHT FIXTURES AND OUTLETS, ALSO ADVISED ON A COUPLE OF FUTURE 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
$300

KATE W.
07/2004
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
THEIR HONESTY WAS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED.
Description of Work: THIS COMPANY INSTALLED A LIGHT IN THE CLOSET WHICH REQUIRED BRING WIRES UP THROUGH THE BASEMENT, SEVERAL THREE PRONG OUTLETS, AND GROUNDED AN OUTLET IN THE KITCHEN. THEY WERE GOING TO INSTALL AN OVERHEAD LIGHT WITH A WALL DIMMER SWITCH, BUT ADVISED US NOT TO DUE TO THE POTENTIAL DAMAGE IT COULD CAUSE TO OUR 1922 PLASTER AND WOODWORK. WE INSTALLED A LIGHT WITH A PULL CHAIN SWITCH INSTEAD.

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
$277

MICHAEL S.
06/2004
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
WELL INFORMED AND PLEASANT. PRICES WERE COMPETITIVE.
Description of Work: REPLACED A BREAKER.

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
$100

DANIEL M.
06/2004
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: MOVED ELECTRICAL METER TO A NEW LOCATION.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,250

RAY S.
06/2004
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
VERY PROMPT RESPONSE TO CALL. CAME WHEN PROMISED. BOTH SERVICE INDIVIDUALS WERE PLEASANT AND NEAT.
Description of Work: DETERMINED CIRCUIT PROBLEM TO BE WITH ATTIC FAN AND DISCONNECTED IT. SAID TO GET A ROOFER TO REPLACE FAN AND THEN THEY WOULD COME AND RECONNECT IT, WHICH WAS DONE.

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
$160

TOM S.
04/2004
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
MIKE, THE ESTIMATOR, WAS RIGHT ON TIME AND SPOT-ON WHEN ESTIMATING WHAT NEEDED TO BE DONE. RYAN, THE ELECTRICIAN, WAS VERY GOOD AND CALLED ME ON MY CELL PHONE WHEN THERE WERE ISSUES AND MENTORED ME THE RIGHT WAY, TO DO A JOB FOR $2,000 AND NOT $6,000!!
Description of Work: PUT IN 3 NEW CIRCUITS, GROUNDED MANY OUTLETS, CORRECTED POOR WIRING, INSTALLED GROUND WIRE AT METER, AND A LOT OF MISC. 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
$2,000

John W.
01/2004
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
THESE GUYS REALLY IMPRESSED ME. FIRST, THEY WERE AVAILABLE, AFTER 4 OTHER LOCAL GUYS WERE NOT. SECOND, THEIR WORKER WAS CALM, PROFESSIONAL AND TREMENDOUSLY COMPETENT, AFTER SHOWING UP EXACTLY WHEN PROMISED. FINALLY, THEY ACTUALLY DID A THING THAT TWO OTHER GUYS DECLARED IMPOSSIBLE. THE DOOR BELLS RING AS THEY SHOULD.
Description of Work: A CLASSIC SMALL JOB, BUT A COMPLICATED ONE BECAUSE OF THE RATS NEST OF WIRES RUNNING THRU OUR BASEMENT. WE NEEDED TO MAKE FRONT AND BACK DOOR BELLS RING PROPERLY ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS, A JOB THAT FRUSTRATED TWO PRIOR ELECTRICIANS.

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

Peter N.
10/2003
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I APPRECIATED THEIR WILLINGNESS TO MAKE SURE I UNDERSTOOD WHAT THEY WERE DOING AND TO MODIFY THE JOB AS NEEDED.
Description of Work: THEY REWIRED SEVERAL LINES IN MY HOME AND SPLIT OFF NEW CIRCUITS IN THE BREAKER BOX TO HANDLE LOADS WE'VE ADDED (LIKE COMPUTERS AND POWER TOOLS) OVER THE YEARS.

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

MARY P.
07/2003
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: INSTALLED TWO CEILING FANS, ONE HALL LIGHT AND CHANGED A BROKEN SWITCH. ALSO INSTALLED TWO OUTLETS.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$210

MICHAEL & ANGELA S.
04/2003
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: INSTALLATION OF 8 RECESSED CAN LIGHTS, 1 LIGHT FIXTURE, 1 OUTSIDE GFI OUTLET AND REWIRING OF 3 CEILING FANS,LIGHT SWITCHES AND CABLE T.V. LINES.

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
$2,500

SHERI B.
02/2003
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
THEY DO GOOD WORK, THEY''RE ON TIME AND NICE TO WORK WITH. THEIR HOURLY RATE SEEMS IN LINE, BUT THEIR PRICING OF MATERIALS AND PARTS SEEMED HIGH TO ME ($35 FOR A BATHROOM SWITCH/OUTLET COMBO).
Description of Work: REPLACED A BATHROOM OUTLET - CHANGED IT FROM JUST THE LIGHT SWITCH TO SWITCH & OUTLET. FIXED MINOR PROBLEM WITH KITCHEN OVERHEAD LIGHT.

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
$125

TERRY G.
09/2002
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
EXCELLENT SERVICE. THE ELECTRICIANS WERE PROFESSIONAL, PROMPT, COURTEOUS AND DID AN EXCELLENT JOB. THEY DID NOT LEAVE ANY MESS WHEN THEY WERE DONE. I WILL DEFINITELY USE THEM AGAIN IN THE FUTURE.
Description of Work: ELECTRICAL SERVICE WAS UPGRADED TO 100 AMP. ADDITIONAL OUTLETS WERE INSTALLED IN THE BASEMENT, HALLWAY AND TWO BEDROOMS.

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
$2,500

MARGARET G C.
06/2002
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I HAD 3 COMPANIES BID ON THE JOB (ALL FROM ANGIES LIST). THE PRICES WER CLOSE ON 2 OF THE COMPANIES. A 3RD COMPANY WAS A LOT CHEAPER BUT THEY NEVER SENT A WRITTEN PROPOSAL. HOEKSEMA WAS ABLE TO DO THE WORK SOONER THAN THE OTHER COMPANY WHICH GAVE ME A SIMILAR PRICE.
Description of Work: INSTALLED NEW 200 AMP, 220 VOLT SERVICE ENTRANCE WIRING WITH NEW 100 AMP 3 POSITION SOCKET-TYPE METER. SUPPLIED AND INSTALLED 3 NEW 100 AMP, 220 VOLT 20 CIRCUIT SIEMENS/I.T.E. CIRCUIT BREAKER DISTRIBUTION PANELS. SPLIT 2ND FLOOR REFRIGERATOR, MICROWAVE AND SOUTH WALL COUNTER OUTLETS ON THEIR OWN SEPARATE 20 AMP CIRCUITS. INSTALLED NEW SUPPLEMENTAL GROUNDING WITH NEW 8 GROUND ROD AND CONNECTIONS AT OUTSIDE METER SOCKET AS PER CODE.

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
$4,300

Contact information

PO Box 1030, Lockport, IL 60441


Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 AM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 AM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 AM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 AM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 AM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured
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Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans

FAQ

Hoeksema Electric Service Inc is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 AM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 AM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 AM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 AM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 AM

Hoeksema Electric Service Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Hoeksema Electric Service Inc does not offer free project estimates.
No, Hoeksema Electric Service Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Hoeksema Electric Service Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Hoeksema Electric Service Inc does not offer emergency services.
No, Hoeksema Electric Service Inc does not offer warranties.
Hoeksema Electric Service Inc offers the following services: Residential, commercial & industrial electrical, ceiling fans & lighting. Specialize, but not limited to older homes with older wiring, tube and knob, fuse boxes, etc. We also do anything from replacing a light switch to a whole house generator.

Contact information

PO Box 1030, Lockport, IL 60441


Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 AM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 AM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 AM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 AM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 AM