Please call (708)798-1900 for fast service. We are a full service and licensed electrical contracting firm serving Northern Illinois and Chicago land since 2000. Friendly service and fair pricing is our motto. We are large enough to offer a wide range of products and reliable service and yet small enough to care and be responsive to your needs.
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24 years of trusted experience
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Services we offer
*PLEASE CALL 708-798-1900 FOR FAST SERVICE*Troubleshooting and repair, recessed lighting, circuit breakers, service upgrades, security lighting, ceiling fans installed, exterior gfci's, home rewiring, 240 volt wiring installed and much more.
Omar responded to my voice mail within 2 hours, and came for an estimate the next morning. He came 2 days later to perform the job. He/his employee were right on time, worked quickly, and left their work space spotless. Omar explained everything that needed to be done/why. I will call Omar again for any electrical work I need done.
Description of Work: I have an older home with outdated electrical wiring. Omar replaced several outlets that were not up to code, and installed an entirely new electrical switch in my kitchen. He also checked my ceiling fan to make sure it's wiring was up to code.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Hugh A.
08/2012
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
After I awarded Excel the job, Omar and his two of two came on time and knocked the job out in less than 6 hours. Great work, Cleaned up their mess. Super efficient. These guys are trustworthy, honest and professional. They aren't going to take you for a ride on price either like many of the other quotes I got. Definitely add these guys to your list.
Description of Work: Omar is principal of this company and he is awesome. I called several people and Omar was one of the few who responded, came to give me a quote when we said he would and was polite and reasonable. In fact his pricing was amazing. I had a new 100 amp 30 circuit electrical box replacement and moved a feed from my house to the garage underground, which required digging a trench.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600
c steven R.
07/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
 + 0 more
EXCEL electrical is professional, punctual,competent, efficient, neat, cleaned the work place, polite. Explained what needed to be done. Provided an estimate and completed the job within the estimate. They have also performed electrical work at my mother in-law's home, and at several friends homes. Great rates. Highly Recommend this company.
Description of Work: Repaired the fuse box, lighting fixture wiring in several rooms, light switches in several rooms, and hung a new lighting fixture.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$175
sabrina C.
07/2012
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
The part he put is not working again. They were quick and came the same day. I used them because they were on Angie’s list and had good reviews.
Description of Work: I used Excel Electrical Technologies Inc to put a new electrical part.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Mary B.
07/2012
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
They arrived on time for both the estimate and the work. They were prompt, courteous, efficient and cleaned up when they finished. They are the first contracters with whom I had a completely positive experience and for a senior woman that means a great deal. I would use and recommend them again without hesitation.
Description of Work: I have an old home that still has some of the older wiring. Excel repaired wiring in three areas, replaced fixtures, and installed a dedicated line for a refrigerator.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$589
Michele D.
05/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
 + 0 more
We had a bad switch in one of the bathrooms that needed to be replaced and because we are completely lame when it comes to electrical matters, we had to call an electrician. It was a simple fix, thankfully and Omar from Excel Electrical Technologies arrived at exactly the time he said he would and replaced the switch. We even had an early morning incident where the appliance bulb in the overhead light above the stove not only went out, it broke off in the socket. Omar handled that at no additional cost. Omar was prompt, neat, and extremely professional. We would not hesitate to call Excel Electrical Technologies again should we be faced with any further electrical needs
Description of Work: Light switch replaced in one of the bathrooms.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$142
RUSSELL O.
04/2012
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
It wasn't an emergency but it had to be done. I had to go to court and of course I was very upset. There's more to the story - nothing to do with the company - but Omar from Excel was very calm and listened and he took his time and he took care of the problem. There were other things that led up to the problem that were bothering me, but nothing to do with this company. They were good - they didn't let my anger or disappointment in something else get to them doing the job for me. So that was good and I appreciated that after the fact.
Description of Work: They did a very, very good job for me. Income property in Chicago - it was cited by a building inspector for things that didn't really matter but Excel came, did the work, pulled the permit and did everything they said they were going to do. A very good company to deal with.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$420
Ray B.
04/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
 + 0 more
I called this contractor and left a voice message. Fortunately, Omar called back about an hour later because I had just had a very unpleasant experience with another contractor. I explained that we only had partial electrical power on the 2nd floor of our home. I asked did he give free estimates and he said he did. He also said minimum charge would be $150. We set an appointment for him to come over between 8 and 9 on Monday. This was a Friday when I called so he was very quick to respond. He arrived a little after 8, which is fine. He quickly diagnosed the problem. I thought the fuse box would need replacing or some other major repair, but he said it was up to code and fixed it. Omar also replaced two or three light switches that did not work. Overall, the job took less than two hours. Omar was very professional and polite and answered all our questions. His prices seemed to be very reasonable. I plan to have some wiring done in a couple of months and this is the contractor I will call first.
Description of Work: 2nd floor electrical out. Replace light switches.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$213
Dianne H.
03/2012
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
During high winds, the edison power line snapped after a fairly large tree branch fell on it leaving us totally in the dark. The line snapped in two places and I was told by the edison emergency crew that the line as it enters the house was the homeowners responsibility.They were only responsible for the part that snapped from their pole. I was advised to call an electrician first and upon completion to call them back to repair their end. I checked Angie's list and found Excel. What luck!! It was a very pleasant experience. I found them to be very professional, polite, and patient. Their response time was awesome and the work was done swiftly and competently. The fee was fair, and I don't think I could have done any better. After years of hits and misses, I have found me an electrician that I will definitely call again should the need arise.
Description of Work: Assisted in restoring electricity to my home after high winds snapped Edison power line to the house leaving us in the dark.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
milan M.
03/2012
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Great experience working with Excel Electrical. The 3 man crew was very professional and prompt. Omar listened to all my questions and concerns and gave feedback which was helpful. The work was done in a timely manner and even cleaned up with their own vacuum. Omar is very personable and even went out of his way to buy recessed trim and dimmer switch at the electrical store. They did a great job and the price was reasonable. I am extremely satisfied!!
Description of Work: Installed four 4"low voltage recessed lighting with a dimmer switch and one 4" recessed light in shower cubicle
Rating Category
Rating 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
Blaine R.
02/2012
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
While Omar and his did a great job of the work of the project, I most appreciated his advice/counsel when it came to what to address, and how. He listened to what I needed, provided insights on what was possible, and how to do it the right way, and then handled the installation in the time frame given. I couldn’t be any happier with the outcome and will seek Excel Electric out when I get ready to continue the renovation project.
Description of Work: My home just underwent a major mechanical update, with all of the HVAC and plumbing systems replaced. As a part of the project, various electrical renovations were needed including moving supply lines, adding outlets & lighting devices and bringing the impacted areas up to local codes.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,800
Donna W.
01/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
 + 0 more
I contacted EXCEL in October, 2011 along with three other highly rated Angie's list electricians; Mr. Muhammad was the only one to reply . He came out to the house, walked through the house with me as we discussed the list of repairs I wanted to have done. He made out a detailed estimate of each item, subtracted the Angie's list member discount and identified the total amount. He was agreeable to having the work done in 2 parts to accomodate my schedule. The work was completed 12/21/11 and 1/6/12. On both days, Mr. Muhammad's technicians AJ and Israel arrived promptly with all the necesssary tools , equipment and supplies and set to work. They worked continuously throughout each day, explained what they were doing, and got the job done.Clean up was fantastic ! I would highly recommend this company for their skill, work ethic and service oriented approach in dealing with customers. I plan to have them work on another list of electrical repairs and changes. Thank you to the team at EXCEL
Description of Work: My to do list included creation of 3 outdoor outlets, create connection for basement stairwell motion sensor fixture, installation of three outdoor light fixtures (which I provided) and a 200 amp service upgrade with circuit breaker panel.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,600
Patricia H.
11/2011
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Overall they did a good job. They were very professional and gave me good advice for other electrical things.
Description of Work: They attached senor lights on the outside of my home. They had to replace some outlets.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Allison C.
10/2011
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Omar and Israel were great! My condo complex is old and the wiring is rather complex from a rehab done a few years back. They added a 220V outlet into a closet for a new dryer. They had to come out twice in order to get it done, but still charged me the original quoted price. These guys really know their stuff and Omar is very responsive on his phone. I've called before with electric questions and he always texts or calls back in a very timely manner. I will continue to use Excel Electric in the future and have been recommending them to friends.
Description of Work: I needed a 220V outlet added in a closet for a new dryer I had purchased. I've also had Omar come in the past for a circuit breaker replacement. Both experiences were very pleasant.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$385
Deborah W.
10/2011
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Imagine, you have to oversee a new porch construction, go out of town and find an electrician in two days. Welcome to my world, luckily, I found Omar Muhammad of Excel. Mr. Muhammad was patience with me as I changed dates and times because of my time schedule. He arrived on the day and time we agreed upon ready to reinstall the meter and new porch lights. In addition to doing a wonderful job on the electrical work, Omar agreed to meet my husband who had the kids at a more convenience place for payment. Two other electricians gave me quotes about $100 less than Excel, however, I chose to work with Excel. I would highly recommend Excel especially if you are given the opportunity to work with Omar.
Description of Work: After a new porch construction, the gas meter had to be rewired to the wall. I also needed lights on the porch.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,300
Martha D.
09/2011
5.0
electrician, gutter repair
 + 0 more
Arrived 8:30am and worked until about 4:30pm. Quiet and unobtrusive. Had great attitude and listened to what you wanted and said. Change in where to put three additional outlets on second floor but we worked it out. Added two additional multi outlets in the kitchen. Made sure all wiring was straight so that the use of an appliance did not knock out other lighting. Made sure that all breakers were labeled so that I would know which one controlled which room or appliance.
Description of Work: Updates on electrical and corrected mistakes made by another electrical company. Also installed new outlets as the other company had closed off several that I had without informing me. Uncrossed wiring which was causing dimming of the lights. Separated appliance wiring so the I no longer caused blackout when using certain appliances (microwave).
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,636
Kim M.
09/2011
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
The gentlemen on the phone was outstanding and fixed my issue over the phone .
Description of Work: I feel stupid saying this but my washing machine wouldn't turn on after I cleaned out a drain on it the breaker was on etc I called and the repair man walked me thru flipping a switch on the outlet it was a GFI outlet and it needed to be reset and that fixed the issue .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
rebecca L.
08/2011
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Omar was very punctual and polite. I was originally quoted for $500 from another electrician and Omar let me know it would be $100 max. Very happy I got a second opinion! He fixed the problem in approx 30 minutes.
Description of Work: Wire was switched with a neighbors on our circuit board. He swapped the lines.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
Darren O.
08/2011
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
 + 1 more
Omar was very polite and nice when I spoke to him on the telephone to get an install apointment. When he came out to the house at the schulded appointment time he was extremely professional. Before he was finished I asked him how he wanted to get paid. He told me by check. When he was finished with the job he told me the price and I wrote him out the check.
Description of Work: Fixture replacment in bedroom. Replaced light fixture in 1st bedroom with ceilling fan. I purchased the ceiling fan from a home improvement store. Called Excel Electrical Technologies, Inc. and spoke to Omar Muhammad the supervising Electrician and he set up an appointment. When he came to the house he was very nice and polite.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$157
Lawrence G.
08/2011
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
showed up on time and every thing went great. It did take a extra day to finish up but it was well worth it to have the job done right. They were great to deal with and had no problems with some minor requests that I made. All in all they did a great job***
Description of Work: removed all old nob and tube wiring and replaced with all new wiring and made sure every thing was up to code.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,990
Gwendolyn D.
07/2011
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
They told me I did not need the work done. I was very impressed with their honesty.
Description of Work: I called them for an estimate.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Marc H.
06/2011
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
 + 0 more
I got them through Angie's List. He charged me a fair price for fixing the outlet. He went through a great explanation on the different ways to install a ceiling fan and was very clear on the different prices. He seemed very professional and knew what he was talking about. I am going to use them in the summer.
Description of Work: Excel Electrical Technologies fixed an outlet and gave me an estimate on installation of a ceiling fan.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$30
steven F.
06/2011
5.0
electrician, lighting
 + 0 more
We have been wanting some lighting fixtures replaced for quite some time now, and decided it about time to do it. I looked through angie's list and got a few numbers. One of the number I called was Excel Electrical Tech. The contractor was very quick with the call back, and quoted us an estimate over the phone based on the job details I gave him. We found the quote to be very acceptable and hired them on the spot over the phone. On the day of the apointment the installer was very prompt and courteous. We showed him what we needed done in each room and provided the fixtures we had purchased. He was very quick and efficient. After he was finished with the work he cleaned up his work area and disposed of any garbage. Before he left we asked him to give us a quote on some future work we wish to have done, he took his time to let us know what our options would be, we are looking to relight our kitchen and get rid of our old fluorescent lamps and replace them with can lights. We found our overall experience with Excel Electrical to be very enjoyable. We would most definitely hire them again and would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: We had Excel Electrical come in and replace two lighting fixtures and fix a faulty light switch.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Lisa F.
06/2011
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Researched electricians on Angie List to do work at my mom and aunt's 2 flat. We chose Excel. They were responsive and came out to give us an estimate promptly. We hired them to fix wiring of doorbells for all doors. They came out and worked very efficiently. The entire job took 2 hours. Omar was very knowledgeable and a pleasure to deal with him.
Description of Work: Needed new wiring on front and back doorbells.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$575
Patricia L.
04/2011
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
This was a very good exerience from start to finish. Omar came out the same day - I called at 10:30 AM and he was there by 1 PM. He was very honest and professional about everything. He gave estimates of what repairs might need to be done and quoted very reasonable prices. After he did the troubleshooting and made the necessary repairs, all prices were as he quoted. All work was finished and everything was repaired within about 2 hours. I would definitely hire this contractor again.
Description of Work: Troubleshoot and repair problems with electrical line that goes underground from house to garage, and replace switches in laundry room which control garage and other lights.
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FAQ
EXCEL ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
EXCEL ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, EXCEL ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. offers free project estimates.
Yes, EXCEL ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, EXCEL ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, EXCEL ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. offers emergency services.
Yes, EXCEL ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. offers warranties.
EXCEL ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. offers the following services: *PLEASE CALL 708-798-1900 FOR FAST SERVICE*Troubleshooting and repair, recessed lighting, circuit breakers, service upgrades, security lighting, ceiling fans installed, exterior gfci's, home rewiring, 240 volt wiring installed and much more.