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Kohring Electric

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

Electrical contractor servicing Palatine & surrounding suburbs. We specialize in personalized service from installing an outlet to lighting design. Most installation can be done with no damage to surrounding walls. Service upgrades & circuit panel replacement are what we do best. Our goal is to provide quick service at a reasonable price.

Business highlights

39 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential, commercial, & industrial electrical service, for upgrades, electrical panel change, remodeling, room additions, bath fans, attic fans, & ceiling fans.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

$10

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Reviews

4.9191 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
94%
4
2%
3
2%
2
0%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.9
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 51-75 of 191 reviews

Chad P.
05/2014
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician
  + 0 more
Mike Kohring was superb to work with. He was courteous, professional, on time, cleaned up after himself, and was extremely competent. He offered up suggestions, and was extremely knowledgeable. We're very happy with his work. His price was less than a few other quotes recieved, and it was he who did the work. I'd highly recommend Mike!!
Description of Work: Installed electrical boxes in 2 bedroom ceilings along with ceiling fans. Installed a bathroom exhaust fan, including exhausting thru the roof in a 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
$900

Lori O.
05/2014
5.0
electrician, home inspection, lighting
  + 1 more
Came out with just a day or two notice, reviewed list of items and then did all repairs in just an hour or two. Nice work.
Description of Work: Fix/repair a few items that came up on a home sale inspection. Replaced light in bathroom, required a couple outlets, cleaned up electric box, covered a couple knock out holes.

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

Tim M.
05/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
It went very well! I am very satisfied with the outcome.
Description of Work: Installed under-lighting and wired them into an existing outlet. The work was done well and within an appropriate amount of time.

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

Mark P.
05/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Mike did several jobs we needed at our house: installed new coach and porch lights, spot lights in backyard, 2 ceiling fans. Mike is courteous, punctual, responsive and fair. He gave me practical and cost effective options every step of the way. His final price was within a few $ of the estimate. I will use Mike whenever I need his services.
Description of Work: Excellent job for a fair price

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
$845

Sean M.
04/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Mike is always fair, meticulous about his work and at a very competitive price.
Description of Work: Misc. small electrical items around 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
$500

Lisa P.
04/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He answered the phone promptly. Said he would call the next morning at 9:00 and did. Said he would be here shortly after noon. He was here on time. Very polite, and kind. Fixed the problem, cleaned up after himself. Price was very fair. I plan on having him again soon for repairs I have been putting off because I did not know who I could trust. I would send him to a friend in a minute.
Description of Work: Repaired and rehung light fixture

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
$95

DOROTHY E.
03/2014
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician
  + 0 more
No problem, went well, client would like to give service provider all A's.
Description of Work: Installed a ceiling fan and 1 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
$170

James B.
02/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I am completely satisfied with response time, quality of work, and price.
Description of Work: Kitchen lights were flickering. He responded immediately to my request, came out the same day. Made quick diagnosis of problem and fixed it by replacing two circuit breakers. During same service call, at my request, he replaced 3 switches in another circuit.

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
$155

paul D.
02/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He did a great job, his price was fantastic he is very nice to work with.
Description of Work: He installed a new electrical box in our 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

Terri S.
01/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They are great. He is an excellent electrician. He is very professional, he is very accommodating, and took care of everything including the permit. He was right on time and explained everything. I would give him an excellent review. I would highly recommend them to others.
Description of Work: We used Kohring Electric. They installed a new electrical panel, and ground run, and they worked on the permit with my village.

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

Carolyn A.
01/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He was great and everything went well.
Description of Work: Several electrical things.

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

Janine S.
01/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We had condensation dripping from our second floor bathroom exhaust fan. After talking with a few different types of contractors, we decided to try replacing the fan first to see if this solves our problem. Mike was very helpful and informative. When I called to ask about the job, he gave me information on what to look for when we purchase a new fan. I liked that he suggested we pick out the fan, that way we get what we want and don't have to pay any extra overhead cost. He arrived on time and talked me the through options for the install. The bathroom has a 15' ceiling and no attic access. He was honest and expressed concerns that we talked through. He was clean and efficient, and made sure I was happy with his work. I would definitely recommend Kohring Electric! Thank you, Mike!
Description of Work: Replace bathroom exhaust fan on second floor bathroom with vaulted 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
$200

Lillian G.
01/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It went well. All outlets worked after he re-wired.
Description of Work: re=wired several 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
$135

Brad B.
01/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Mike Is honest , prompt and very reliable. He listens, gives options and is always fair price wise and the quality of his work is impeccable.
Description of Work: Installed wiring and fixtures for a number of things inside and out. Flood lights, intercom, fans etc.

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

HARRY R.
01/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
The price included materials and labor. One particularly long wire pull took a while but Mike stayed with it. |I'll definitely use Mike again. He's a great resource.
Description of Work: Mike wired two new GFCI protected circuits into our circuit breaker panel for outdoor lighting.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Renee M.
12/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Called to request an appt. Mike answered, asked what the problem was, and fixed it over the phone. Our shower light wasnt working and I just had to reset the water safety switches near the sink. This guy just won a faithful new customer!
Description of Work: Fixed non functional recessed light on shower.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Amy K.
12/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Mike at Kohring responded quickly to my email enquiry and came to quote the job exactly when he said he would. He gave us multiple options and patiently explained each option. He was quite knowledgeable and he provided us with multiple quotes to consider. In our case, we were applying for a state funded rebate so he had to also produce documentation critical to our being able to process the claim. I was out of town so he had to perform the job with nobody in the house. After making arrangements for him to get into the house, he performed his job professionally and flawlessly. Everything was clean and done quite nicely. He also put a missing switch plate on our only switch that my wife picked up immediately. We had not asked him to do this. I would recommend Mike and use him again.
Description of Work: Installed a new 30 circuit panel and ran a 240 line to our garage and installed a new receptacle to be use for our new electric vehicle charger.

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
$1,335

John M.
12/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Mike showed up on time worked efficiently, was very professional, and gave good advice.
Description of Work: Replaced inside and outside GFI outlets, and upgraded service to my sump pumps.

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

Tom W.
10/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Mike was great! He showed up on time, completed all requested items and even looked around to make sure everything electrical was in good working order. Would definitely use his services again.
Description of Work: Repaired miscellaneous electrical issues

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
$715

Beverly S.
08/2013
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
  + 1 more
I called Mike at Fuhring because I like using businesses close to my home to support them. I did not call anyone else because I saw from Angie's reviews that most electricians charge the same fee within $5.00 an hour. He answered in 2 rings. I told him I had a fan I wanted replaced and a new wall switch. He told me it would take about 90 minutes to do the work and he charges $85 an hour. I told him the price was reasonable and we set a date for the 22nd and that he would call at 8 am that morning to give me the time he would be out. He did tell me he liked to do this kind of work at the end of the day. On the 22nd, he called exactly at 8 am and told me he would be at the house between 1 and 2 pm. He arrived at 2. I told him the fan already in the ceiling only works in reverse. He said he would spend a few minutes to check it out to make sure the fan needed to be replaced. After about 5 minutes, he said it would be better to replace the fan. I had bought a fan from Amazon. He looked at it and told me I made a good purchase. I also showed him the wall switch I bought from Home Depot. I told him the grandkids like to pay with the light and fan switches and he assured me this was also a good purchase. I then let him go about his business. In a little less than 90 minutes, he came down to tell me he finished. He asked if I wanted the old fan and I told him it was his. He packed up, gave me the bill for the 90 minutes. I then told him I would like an estimate on some garage work. He told me it would take about three hours to do that work: three new wall and ceiling outlets pertaining to a new garage door system. I told him it was more than I wanted to pay for that work. He said okay and left. He was on time, personable, efficient, and the fan and wall switch work like they are supposed to. It was a job well done. [Husband's review]
Description of Work: Mike replaced and installed a flush mount ceiling fan with light and replaced and installed a Home Depot 2pole dimmable wall switch for the 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
$140

anna K.
08/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Perfect, no-nonsense service. Professional, good communication, reasonable pricing.
Description of Work: Fixed electrical 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
$95

Shigeharu F.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We hired them to replace circuit breakers, wires, and a general inspection of the breaker panel. They were professional and we were really pleased with their services. I would recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: Electrical Repairs

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

linda R.
07/2013
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician
  + 0 more
called morning of service date and gave me his arrival time. Very prompt. Very knowledgeable and explained everything he did. Answered all my questions. Very friendly. Cleaned up after service. Would most definitely use Mike again and recommend!
Description of Work: ceiling fan wiring and 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
$200

narendra N.
06/2013
3.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I have used Kohring in the past and was happy with his services. He is prompt, shows up on time, and performs his work. As he was installing some electronic timers/light switches I had asked him as to why he was cutting off the neutrals/grounds instead of hooking them up. He had already explained that because the light switch plates where metal, code requires hooking up the neutral ground. He responded "oops I probably shouldn't have done that while you where watching." Nice guy, but I wouldn't use him again.
Description of Work: Installed light switches, repaired non functional outlets, whole house surge protector, installed new light fixture

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$400

Laura S.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He was patient in explaining the cause of the problem to me. I appreciate his efforts in ensuring I had power that evening. He followed up a few days later to check the outcome of the utility company completing their work to ensure I had complete power.
Description of Work: I had a partial power loss at the house. Mike arrived within the time frame he said he would. He was courteous and professional as he researched the cause of the problem and completed his diagnostics. He gave suggestions on what info I should provide as I communicated to the utility company.

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

Contact information

106 S Hale St, Palatine, IL 60067

www.kohringelectric.com

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

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,
Home Security Systems,
Home inspection,
Generator

FAQ

Kohring Electric is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Kohring Electric accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Kohring Electric offers free project estimates.
Yes, Kohring Electric offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Kohring Electric does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Kohring Electric offers emergency services.
No, Kohring Electric does not offer warranties.
Kohring Electric offers the following services: Residential, commercial, & industrial electrical service, for upgrades, electrical panel change, remodeling, room additions, bath fans, attic fans, & ceiling fans.

Contact information

106 S Hale St, Palatine, IL 60067

www.kohringelectric.com