Clar Electric Inc

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

We have been in business since 1986 and we specialize in electrical services, repairs, installs, troubleshooting, lighting, panel upgrades, ceiling fans, EV/Electric Charging Stations, and more! We are an award winning company located in Schaumburg, IL. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

Business highlights

38 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Electrical services, repairs, installs, troubleshooting, lighting, panel upgrades, ceiling fans, EV/Electric Charging Stations, and more!

Services we don't offer

Don't see your need on our list of services? Give us a call to further discuss your needs!

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9876 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
95%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
5.0

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Showing 151-175 of 876 reviews

William B.
04/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Could not use the service due to some schedule issues from my side. We will definitely use their services in future. I like their professionalism for providing required details and prompt reply.
Description of Work: Could not use the service due to some schedule issues from my side.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

Response from Clar Electric Inc
Thank you for the review & we look forward to hopefully working with you in the future.

Mark G.
04/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were nice, polite, and we will contact them again in the future for additional work.
Description of Work: They changed a GFI socket in the kitchen, and one outside. We also got a consultation on some future 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
$100

Response from Clar Electric Inc
Thanks for the business & the review. It was nice working with you.

William B.
04/2016
1.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I emailed Jamie and made an appointment for the following week. I saw how highly rated he was and decided to hire him. He gave me a two hour window appointment between 2 and 4 pm. I made arrangements to be at my house for the entire time window. He never arrived or contacted me, so I decided at 3:40 pm to email him and see what was holding him up. He responded at 3:54 pm in an email to tell me that he was just about to contact me and told me he was finishing up a job that ran long. He said he should be at my house in a little over an hour which would be a little after 5 pm. This would be one hour past the END of the two hour window he gave me. Being that Jamie had such high ratings in all categories I was very surprised that he would wait until 6 minutes before the END of the two hour window to contact me and this was only after I contacted him first. I have to wonder why he waited until the end of the two hour window to even make contact with me. He had my phone number. He had my email address. He could have easily called much earlier and kept me up to date. I had another appointment myself at 6 pm which was about half an hour from my home. I could have told him that maybe we should just reschedule. I waited at home until 5:40 pm. So from 3:54 until 5:40 I heard nothing from him. Again a simple phone call somewhere along the way could have resolved this problem. At 5:40 I finally left my home and sent him an email that I was having to leave my home and just to forget about the job. At 5:49 he apparently arrived at my home and I was not there so he emailed me to tell me that he had finally arrived. Now remember my appointment window was from TWO to FOUR pm. He of course had emailed me to tell me he would be arriving a little after 5 pm. Now at 5:49, almost two hours past the END of the two hour window he emails me that he has finally arrived and that he was unable to check his email while he was driving and that would be unsafe. I have to agree that yes that would be unsafe but again this is someone who has earned an A rating in PUNCTUALITY. I would think at some point he would have thought to maybe pull over and give me a quick call or email or maybe at least tell me when he actually left the job that was making him run late. I have to wonder how he has earned such a high rating in PUNCTUALITY after this experience.
Description of Work: He was supposed to fix or replace a fluorescent light ballast.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
punctuality
1.0


Response from Clar Electric Inc
Thank you for the review. We apologize for the delay. We had a job that went longer than expected & did contact you with an approximate arrival time. We arrived within the later time given via e mail. We apologize for the misunderstanding.

ALAN W.
04/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We previously used the services of Clar Electric for several small projects in our home. When it came time for us to do a kitchen remodeling we selected Clar Electric to the electrical work. Before beginning the kitchen remodeling project in our home we spent a lot of time interviewing a number of contractors and planning the details of the kitchen remodeling project. We contracted with Clar Electric and we were very pleased with their work. Jamie Clar is very professional, punctual, and provided us with competitive pricing. His crew also exhibited the same professional and punctual behavior and with great attention to the details and doing quality work. We are considering other work in our home and, based on our experience to date with Jamie Clar and his crew, will definitely consider hiring them again. Jamie’s pricing was very competitive and no surprises. We highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Clar Electric did all of the electric work for our kitchen remodeling including installing new USB and GFI outlets in the kitchen, a new canned light, new under cabinet lights, installing new wireless smoke detectors throughout our house, rewiring the phone and cable wires in the kitchen, and installing a dedicated circuit for a sump pump. We obtained building permits (it’s recommended you do this) before beginning the work. The work done by Clar Electric passed inspection on each of the initial inspections throughout the kitchen remodeling process.

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
$2,485

Response from Clar Electric Inc
Thank you for the continued business & the review. It was a pleasure working with you.

Ray G.
03/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Clar Eelectric did an excellent job, everything was done as we discussed, and I am very pleased with their service.
Description of Work: Installed a receptacle in garage for workbench area and Furnished an installed and occupancy switch for garage.

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
$360

Response from Clar Electric Inc
It was nice working with you. Thanks for the business & the review.

Christina T.
03/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Punctual, professional, and very knowledgeable/experienced. I am confident in hiring them for the future electrical work needed in my home.
Description of Work: Quote estimate

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Matthew J.
03/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
The team arrived on time, was professional, and completed the work as promised. They helped us determine where to add our recessed lights. Great service.
Description of Work: Added several recessed lights and new boxes for pendent 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
$1,500

Response from Clar Electric Inc
Thanks for the continued business & the review. It's a pleasure working with you.

Ray B.
03/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
He did a great job and finished in an hour as planned.
Description of Work: Repaired bathroom light switch and install new light fixtures in the master bath.

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

Response from Clar Electric Inc
Thanks for the business & the review. It was nice working with you.

Karen I.
03/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Fast and easy to work with.
Description of Work: Replaced a couple outlets to code.

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
$99

Response from Clar Electric Inc
It was nice working with you. Thanks for the business & the review.

Domonique M.
03/2016
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Jamie did a great job. We scheduled via the Angieslist message platform. He showed up within the agreed to window and was done in about an hour. He showed us how to work everything before he left. Very pleased with his professionalism and overall service.
Description of Work: Installed ceiling 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
$125

Response from Clar Electric Inc
It was a pleasure working with you. Thanks for the business & the review.

Benjamin H.
03/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Jamie fixed our outdoor outlets two years ago. They were not properly sealed and water had gotten inside, destroying them. Jamie came out very quickly, replaced the outlets, and sealed them properly. We have not had any issues with them since. He was very professional and pleasant to work with, and so we had no hesitation in calling him this week when we lost power to one of the circuits in our kitchen. Again, Jamie came out within a few hours of our call and quickly tracked down the cause of the outage - a GFCI outlet that was hidden away and I had missed. He actually deduced where to find the outlet based on his knowledge of the electrical code and where the outlets ought to be. As it was a simple fix he declined any payment, which was generous considering his time in coming to investigate the problem. We would gladly hire Jamie in the future for more small fixes or larger electrical projects.
Description of Work: We lost power on a circuit in our kitchen and Jamie located and fixed 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

Response from Clar Electric Inc
Thanks for the continued business & the review. It is a pleasure doing business with you.

Kristin S.
03/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
This is the second time I've used Clar Electric, and I have to say, I have been nothing but impressed! Jamie is extremely competent, asks for as much detail as possible up front to make the work shorter, and he is very professional. I know that it's a bit of a drive, but I hope that Clar Electric will always be available to help with my electrical needs.
Description of Work: I used an Angie's List Big Deal, and asked Jamie to fix a light 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
$99

Response from Clar Electric Inc
Thanks for the continued business & the review. It's a pleasure working with you.

Brenda S.
03/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Absolutely wonderful was very informative turned out to be a minor problem with a lightbulb he was very honest he could have told me it was a much bigger problem than what it was but he didn't do that much appreciated the honesty. He was on time actually earlier than what he said he was going to be he did the job quickly, and again all this was very much appreciated. Will definitely call him for future jobs.
Description of Work: Fixed a buzzing sound coming from a can light in my kitchen 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
$100

Response from Clar Electric Inc
Glad we could help. Thanks for the business & the review. It was a pleasure working with you.

Chris W.
03/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
The project went smoothly from start to finish. Jamie and his team were great to work with and very professional. Jamie responded quickly to all my emails and we will definitely be using him again.
Description of Work: Install a ceiling light/fan in a bedroom that did not have a ceiling 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
$300

Response from Clar Electric Inc
It was a pleasure doing business with you. Thanks for the review & the business.

Carl K.
03/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I've used Jamie from Clar electric twice now. The first time, was on a weekend when my husband was out of town. I noticed what looked like a recent electrical fire by the AC unit to our duplex out back. The siding was melted and blackened. I called several electricians and all of them charged a hefty fee to come out and assess the problem emergently. I sent pictures to a few and they said I definitely need an electrician to come take care of the issue asap (overtime pay of course). I got ahold of Jamie and sent him the same pictures. He called me back and walked me through how to flip the circuit breaker to turn it off and cut off power to the AC unit to eliminate any danger. He didn't charge for this assistance and did it all over the phone. He was extremely patient with me (I have no experience with any of this and didn't even know where the circuit breaker was). I literally felt like he saved my life and my wallet and he saved me from an incredibly terrifying and stressful day. The second time we bought a service call through angie's list because our kitchen track lights stopped working. Jamie came over and figured out the dimmer was broken. He quickly replaced the dimmer and fixed the problem! He's extremely personable, knowledgeable, reliable, and just a great electrician to have take care of any electrical needs you may have. We feel so blessed to have found him!
Description of Work: Fix a broken dimmer

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
$120

Response from Clar Electric Inc
Thank you for the continued business & the review. It is a pleasure working with you.

Bill T.
02/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Jamie was very communicative and responsive. He was punctual, competent and professional. I will use Clar again. Definitely a positive experience. His experience diagnosed our problem and resolved it in just one service call. A+
Description of Work: We had some GFI fault issues after what I thought may have been a grounding issue. Jamie diagnosed it to be a power surge and replaced the GFI. 24 hours later all seems to be good - thanks Jamie

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
$119

steven E.
02/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
First contact with Clar Electric was in December, 2013. We had an electrical failure during preparation of a extended family (15 attending) Christmas dinner party. Not many people are willing to come out at night on a weekend and Jamie (the owner) did. He fixed the problem and educated us on what caused the failure. We've ended up having him rewire parts of our home. His services are priced fairly and he and his crew have always been punctual and professional.
Description of Work: Replaced lighting in bathroom, installed six "puck" 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
$250

Response from Clar Electric Inc
Thanks for the continued business & the review. It's nice working with you.

Paula B.
02/2016
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
He was in communication with me promptly after purchasing the deal. We scheduled an appointment time that worked perfectly with my schedule. He called before he came and was on time per the window of time he quoted. Is very professional and did a great job. I would definitely use them again and have already referred them to a friend.
Description of Work: replaced a ceiling fan in my master bedroom

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

Response from Clar Electric Inc
It was a pleasure working with you. Thanks for the business & the review.

Tim K.
02/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
The installation was done promptly and professionally. Mr. Clar advised us about fan position (higher or lower) and proceeded with efficiency. After unpacking the installation materials, Mr. Clar let us know that the fan we purchased had previously been, al least partially, installed. He advised us to photograph the indications of previous use in case there were any performance issues. The work was completed directly. The fan is solid, stable, and functions smoothly. We highly recommend Jaime Clar and Clar Electric. T. Kerwin
Description of Work: Mr. Clar installed a ceiling fan/light fixture w/remote.

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
$99

Response from Clar Electric Inc
It was a pleasure working with you. Thanks for the business & the review.

Beth H.
02/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Everything went really well. He was on time, professional, and friendly. Very happy to have my new light installed. Looks beautiful, very happy with the work. I would recommend Clar and would use them again. Thanks, Clar Electric!
Description of Work: Installed a new kitchen light, evaluated a light fixture for repairs needed.

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
$99

Steven T.
02/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans, outdoor lighting
  + 2 more
We had a light problem in our place--not enough light, and we needed a recommendation on how to fix the problem. Jamie Clar came over and looked at the ceiling and advised us against cutting into the insulation. We had also needed two broken fans replaced, so Jamie suggested we might pick up some updated fans with LED lighting for a much cleaner and slightly brighter light. We told him the fans we were looking for, and he told us where to get them. After that everything went pretty smoothly. We ordered the fans and Jamie came out and installed them and set up the wall switches. Now we have two working fans and the light is much cleaner and clearer in our place. Jamie is also super friendly and personable.
Description of Work: Consultation on lighting and then hanging of ceiling fans.

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
$250

Response from Clar Electric Inc
It was a pleasure doing business with you & glad we could help. Thanks for the review & the business.

Ryan C.
02/2016
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Jamie showed up on time, installed the fan in a timely fashion, and cleaned up afterwards. Overall, did a great job. Would use him again.
Description of Work: Installed ceiling fan in bedroom.

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

Response from Clar Electric Inc
Thanks for the business & the review. It was nice working with you.

harikrishna P.
02/2016
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
jamie was almost two hours late than agreed .however he had notified that to us on e-mail,although calling would be a better idea. he was friendly, efficient and honest. he had a new replacement switch with him but he honestly concluded that our existing switch was miswired which he fixed it. he said our dishwasher did not need anything, simply someone had switched it off under the sink while replacing the faucet.. then he reviewed the fusebox satisfactorily.we were happy with the outcome.
Description of Work: checked and fixed malfunctioning GFI switch ,started our dishwasher that had no power.and also checked the fuse box to avoid potential electrical problems in the future.

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
$99

Response from Clar Electric Inc
Thanks for the business and the review. It was nice working with you.

KATHY H.
02/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Wonderful. We called on a Saturday afternoon, expecting to be in the queue for the following week, and Jamie was there within an hour! Always a happy, pleasant guy to work with. Will def continue to call him for all our electrical needs. Highly recommended!
Description of Work: rewired switch for recessed lighting in kitchen

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

Anthony L.
02/2016
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
This is the second time I had used Jamie for electrical services and he did a fantastic job installing my ceiling fan. I will always use Jamie for any future electrical projects.
Description of Work: Ceiling fan installation

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

Response from Clar Electric Inc
Thanks for the continued business & the review. It's a pleasure working with you.

Contact information

302 Pleasant Dr, Schaumburg, IL 60194

http://www.clarelectric.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
C78041

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Home Security Systems,
Generator,
Roofing

FAQ

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

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Clar Electric Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Clar Electric Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Clar Electric Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Clar Electric Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Clar Electric Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, Clar Electric Inc offers warranties.
Clar Electric Inc offers the following services: Electrical services, repairs, installs, troubleshooting, lighting, panel upgrades, ceiling fans, EV/Electric Charging Stations, and more!
Don't see your need on our list of services? Give us a call to further discuss your needs!

Contact information

302 Pleasant Dr, Schaumburg, IL 60194

http://www.clarelectric.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM