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Karidas Electric Inc

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

Karidas Electric Strives to be the BEST electrical contractor designing, installing and maintaining quality electrical systems in a cost effective innovative and timely manner. We look forward to servicing you.

Business highlights

27 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Electrical, New Remodeling, Phone & Cable Wire Installation & Ceiling Fans, Electric Generators

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

15%



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.9213 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
88%
4
4%
3
4%
2
1%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 76-100 of 213 reviews

Robert W.
05/2012
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician
  + 0 more
George is awesome and wonderful. Kept the work areas cleaned up on that day, was on time,completed on time, and worked efficiently.
Description of Work: Removed old ceiling fan and installed a new one with a 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

HEATHER B.
04/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
His name was George Karidas. We got him from Angie's List. It took him around eight hours and he put it up in two different days. He did one part of it one day and then he came back to do the other part. Everything went well. He put in the ceiling fan and it worked. He ended up finding a potential fire hazard in our house and we are happy that he fixed that. He did a good job. We would definitely use him again. My husband was the one who was here when he did all the work. He is sometimes busy. My husband didn't complain about his punctuality. We've used him multiple times.
Description of Work: We used Karidas Electric Inc to install a ceiling fan belt and a ceiling fan. He also rewired part of our living room.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Howard R.
03/2012
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
  + 1 more
I have a very tall, open area in my living room that I wanted a pair of ceiling fans installed. George and a helper worked over the course of a week to invisibly run power to the place the fans would be installed . The install was done so well, you'd be hard pressed to know that this wasn't part of original construction. I've used George several times since and have been pleased each time. He's corrected work done by other electricians so things FINALLY work correctly.
Description of Work: Installed two ceiling fans on my 35' ceiling

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
$1,200

Anthony R.
01/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
After open up the ceiling for a remodeling job, we found an electrical conduit running right through where the new ceiling was supposed to go. We already had a lot of work scheduled and needed the conduit moved quickly. George came out the next day and reran the new conduit and wires to get everything out of the way of the new walls and ceiling. George was extremely helpfuld and professional and I will certainly use him again.
Description of Work: Electrical conduit was moved and new wires were run from one junction box to 4 switches.

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
$239

Maura R.
09/2011
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
While it took a while to figure out the problem with the lights/outlets, he eventually figured it out. He is totally professional and I feel like I paid a fair price for all I had done. I would have to say, I've found my electrician and would recommend him to friends/neighbors.
Description of Work: I had some lights and outlets that weren't working. It wasn't a tripped fuse, George figured out and fixed the problem. A few days later, George installed 2 lights in a dropped ceiling and a wall switch where there used to be exposed florescent lights with pull chains attached to ceiling tiles.

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
$410

Kay M.
08/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Excellent. George's assistance solved an issue that existed for two years.
Description of Work: George was very helpful and efficient. He stayed on the phone with ComEd and clearly explained the issue to them and then stayed until they came and he could meet with them. I would 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
$150

RICHARD F.
06/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Newly installed attic fans were not working. Installer claimed that the electrical connection was faulty. George arrived promptly at scheduled time, determined the problem and corrected it within 15 minutes. Stayed for another hour to examine and advise on other electrical issues (e.g., outdated circuit breakers). George is reliable, personable, efficient & trustworthy. He will be our electrician henceforth!
Description of Work: Diagnosed and corrected an electrical connection 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
$63

SAM W.
03/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Work was done in a professional manner with minimal impact during its performance. The work was started on time and completed ahead of schedule. George and his team were a pleasure to work with.
Description of Work: The following work was provided in a home built in 1955: removed & replaced main electric panel, upgraded main service cable, removed and replaced electric meter base, upgraded main electirc ground, installed some new receptacles and switches, provided grounded receptacles throughout building, installed GFCI receptacles where required, and repaired holes in walls/ceilings/floors due to this work as necessary.

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
$9,813

Michael J.
09/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
George and his helper arrived at the scheduled time and started evaluating the problem right away. He checked all the potential causes of the problem and narrowed it down to a weak connection and a faulty circuit breaker. All work areas were cleaned up and returned to prior condition. He worked for a bit over two hours and was very professional in explaining what he found and how he was correcting the problem.
Description of Work: George did a very thorough job of evaluating a circuit that had stopped working, finding a weak connection in a junction box and a faulty circuit breaker. He explained everything and left the house in pristine condition.

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
$201

Lauritz G.
08/2010
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
  + 1 more
George is AWESOME. This is the second time that he has done work in our house. I am grateful that he is able to come to our house & work while we are away. Both George & Paul were wonderful- kept the work areas cleaned up every day, were on time, and completed on schedule & budget. We have several other items for them in the future!!! Call George- he is the best!
Description of Work: Our older home did not have overhead lighting in many rooms and we had George (& Paul) add two overhead lights (one ceiling fan, one antique light fixture). Additionally, we had two motion detectors (one installed new, one fixture replaced). George & Paul also installed an outlet in our basement and several other various electrical items.

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
$2,100

JACQUELINE B.
05/2010
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
This is the third time we have used George. He has previously installed a new main panel, new inside lights, hardwired in new doorbells and we have been very satisfied with all aspects of his work. He is very neat and tidy, talks you through exactly what he is going to do, and is punctual with returning phonecalls and keeping appointments. Very forthcoming with advice too. We were very pleased with how he ran the conduit on a very tricky garage wall yesterday. Very good value for money, and we highly recommend trying George!
Description of Work: Ran new electrical conduits and installed 2 sets of outside floodlights on garage. Ran conduit and installed new power supply on outside wall of garage. Fixed a faulty outlet in the kitchen. George supplied all parts except lights, bulbs and dimmer 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
$500

JEFF K.
05/2010
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He felt like he wasn't exactly sure of what he was doing with pool equipment. He suggested finding an electrician who works with pool equipment, or someone who has installed a salt generator before.
Description of Work: He came out to try and install a salt generator for my pool.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

NATHAN U.
12/2009
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We've worked with George several times in the past and once again he did great work. We always hated the dark bedrooms in our home, so we decided to install ceiling lights in two of the bedrooms. After getting the Christmas decorations out of the attic, we decided now would be a good time to install the light fixtures since ceiling access would be easier with the attic empty. We called George and he fit us into his schedule. He and an assistance spent a day on-site installing the conduit and wiring required to install the light fixtures we provided. Everything was installed exactly as we wanted it. George was very thorough in his cleanup and made special care to cover everything in the nursery so our son wouldn't be exposed to drywall dust. We would hire Geoge again anytime we have electrical needs.
Description of Work: Installed light fixtures in two bedrooms that did not previously have ceiling 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
$450

PATRICIA W.
10/2009
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
  + 1 more
Mr. Karidas arrived promptly when I called to get an estimate. He was very helpful and informative and gave good advice on the various items I asked about. On the scheduled day for the work to be done he and his assistant arrived on time, worked efficiently and completed all the work required at the estimated cost that was quoted. They were very professional, helpful and neat. They left no mess to be cleaned up. I would use them again and highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Reworked a ceiling fan, modified box to add a combination switch for fan and another overhead light, added a new outlet in the kitchen, and put in new pull chain for closet 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
$600

Terry S.
09/2009
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
George is a great guy...Returned phone calls promptly, showed up on time, very curtious, and friendly! So professional and barley knew I had work done when they left!
Description of Work: Reworked wiring in kitchen so I would not keep blowing fuse everytime I used microwave and toaster at the same time. Put new lighting on our deck and patio...Sensor lighting!...Fixed all broken lighting in basemant, Installed new master bath fan and new light fixture in shower....

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
$865

BARBARA D.
09/2009
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I felt he was reasonably priced. He owns his own business. His first name is George and I really liked him. It's not a great big company where you don't know who you are going to get. I am going to have him back in the Fall to do some other things for me.
Description of Work: He did many things! He installed new lights outside for me, took our old security light down and installed a new light on top of the house and fixed some outlets.

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

NANCY B.
08/2009
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
George did the job at a time convenient for us and at a reasonable cost.
Description of Work: George replaced non-code wiring to a closet light and outside security light. The job was complicated by the poor quality workmanship of the previous 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
$239

Lauritz G.
08/2009
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
George and team were great! Due to a last minute flight cancellation that left my husband stranded, he was unavailable to let George & team into our house during the morning of requested service. Since my husband had previously met George during the initial quotation process and liked him, we felt comfortable having George & team let themselves into our house. We appreciated that George & team were okay with this arrangement. Everything went very smoothly and my husband & I were very grateful that the service was performed with a strong level of expertise, that they explained to me exactly what they did & why, that they cleaned up afterwards, and that they even finished a little early. The new panel looks great & we're ready for AC! We will also have them back to add some light fixtures at a later date and are happy to have found a great electrician. Thanks George & team!
Description of Work: My husband & I recently moved into an older home where much of the electrical was original. We needed the electrical panel replaced to accomodate an upcoming investment in a central air conditioning system.

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

Corinna C.
07/2009
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I was extremely happy with every part of the job. George got back to me right away after I left a message and came out soon after to look at the box. All of the electricians we called came up with a different solution to our problem of the badly located breaker box but his solution made the most sense and was the most cost effective. He was able to schedule the work soon after. He and his partner were very professional, arrived on time, did a very good job, the box looked nice, and they cleaned and vacuumed everything when done and did a great job of explaining everything to me and letting me know of possible issues we might have with some preexisting wiring and circuits that they noticed which might not be sufficient. I called them out again later to fix one of the problems they noticed, and they did a great job with that work as well, and even found and replaced something that they noticed wasn't grounded as they were working free of charge. I was very happy with their work and will definitely call them again in the future.
Description of Work: A couple months ago, they supplied and installed a new breaker box in a different location than the old one by relocating all of the wiring from the old box, which was in an inconvenient place that wasn't to code. Just recently they came back and supplied/installed all material to change our air conditioning disconnect cable.

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
$1,665

Stacy U.
06/2009
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
George is very honest and does good work for a good price. We did experience a bit of damage to one wall during switch install, but he did warn me about issues with the particular wall before starting. George also recommended some nice products for our particular requirements (in our case, programmable timers that have manual switch override and can support fluorescent lights).
Description of Work: Installed new overhead light box (in preparation for ceiling fan), including new light switch. Also installed programmable light switches for room & front light on house.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

Steve H.
06/2009
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
My wife and I purchased an old house where the previous owner (an electrician, I've been told) had dangerously double or triple-tapped most of the circuits in the house. We took several bids on replacing the box and wiring things up safely, and "George the Electrician" had the best bid. (Other companies I talked to seemed like larger organizations, while Karidas is really just George.) George and his assistant were there right on time on the agreed upon day, and performed the work in about the time he estimated. There were two marks against him: he didn't bring any sort of generator or battery powered lights, so when he shut off the power he wanted me to go ask a neighbor if we could draw power from one of their outlets. I had just moved in and didn't know my neighbors yet, so I was a little embarrassed to have to go asking to run a power cord across their lawn. Also, George didn't have a long enough extension cord, so luckily I had a couple for him to use. It just seemed like he was underprepared for what was obviously a necessity (being able to see what he was working on!). Secondly, while trying to get some air in the basement and/or running a power line, they broke a window in the basement. George took the window to get replaced, but the whole thing seemed a little clumsy to me. Anyway, the work went well and worked great. I've had George do a couple minor things for me since then, and his prices are fair and he does good work. Just a couple marks against him for what seemed some absentmindedness on the day of the work.
Description of Work: Replaced old circuit breaker box; rewired lines coming into box.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

John S.
06/2009
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Great. Called George on Monday. He was able to come out Tuesday. He and his assistant arrived on-time. I walked them though the work areas. George pointed out where the earlier work had been poorly done and provided me with several options. He and his assistance were respectful of our home and cleaned up after they completed each portion of the job. They even moved some furniture to install the sconce. All in all, a terrific experience that exceeded my expectations.
Description of Work: Our older condo had several electrical problems which were compounded when we had hired a handyman who messed things up. We also had a wall sconce installed. We had 3 GFI outlets, a quad outlet, and sconce and dimmer installed.

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

SHIRLEY W.
06/2009
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He was on time and he had all the equipment with him. The work was well done and neat. I was pleased the results and the price.
Description of Work: They put in some outlets in my home and outside my home. They checked a live wire in a light fixture, and replaced light fixtures in a couple of my closets.

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
$201

Peggy H.
04/2009
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
George identified the likely problem and replaced the outlet. He didn't have one to match the existing, so he put in one so that I would have use of the outlet and returned the next week with one that matched. He also tracked down a brass switch to match the one on the wall sconce. He was very patient and accommodating, and I appreciate his attention to detail. He also gave me good advice on having an extra phone line installed.
Description of Work: One of the outlets in my kitchen went dead, as did a basement light on the same circuit. I could have just flipped the circuit breaker back on, but I figured it went out for a reason, and I wanted someone to check it. I had George come out to see what the problem was. I also had him replace a broken switch on a wall sconce.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$60

CYNTHIA B.
03/2009
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
George Karidas and his helper did professional work in my home. He fixed electrical mistakes made by a handyman and also the previouse homeowner. He found an old, brittle extension cord in my attic. He also found that someone had used an old cloth-covered wire for one connection instead of a standard wire. He is the most honest contractor I have ever met. I asked him if I needed to rewire my home and he said that the electrical is now in good condition and would last another 30 years. I asked him is I needed to upgrade to 200 amps and he said for my usage that it wasn't necessary.
Description of Work: Rework ceiling fan and switch box to bring wiring to code (involved attic work). Add light fixture, supply electrical and bring down to switch box. Separate 70 amp circuit for basement refrigerator. Rework light fixture to bring to code. Supply and install switch outlet. Replace outside light fixture. Supply and install GFCI 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
$1,429

Contact information

510 S George St, Mount Prospect, IL 60056

www.karidaselectric.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
Yes
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Drywall

FAQ

Karidas Electric Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Karidas Electric Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Karidas Electric Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Karidas Electric Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Karidas Electric Inc offers a 15% senior discount.
No, Karidas Electric Inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Karidas Electric Inc offers warranties.
Karidas Electric Inc offers the following services: Electrical, New Remodeling, Phone & Cable Wire Installation & Ceiling Fans, Electric Generators

Contact information

510 S George St, Mount Prospect, IL 60056

www.karidaselectric.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM