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 226-250 of 876 reviews

Patrick B.
07/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I sent a request for a quote and Jamie got back to me right away. He let me know immediately that he was back-logged and would not be able to make out to our home for a few weeks. He showed up in within the 2-hour window he provided us for the initial walk-through. We went around our home addressing each of our concerns and providing honest feedback on what "could" be done versus what "should" be done. He got back to us with a quote within 48 hours. After signing the paperwork we set up a date to do the work. On the day of the work, he again showed up in the 2-hour window quoted to us and got right to work. Due to some shortcuts previous people took doing the work, Jamie had to improvise to accommodate, but everything went off without a hitch. Jamie is very friendly and great at what he does. We'll definitely have him back if we encounter any more electrical issues in our home.
Description of Work: -- Reversed polarity on 4 outlets -- Removed unused 220V dryer hookup -- Replaced a sketchy "extension" wire in garage with a proper mounted wall receptacle -- Added 2 separate 110V breakers in place of old 220V -- Relocated 2 double taps to new breakers

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
$434

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

Melanie & Jan M.
07/2015
5.0
ceiling fans
  + -1 more
Jamie Clar is the BEST!!! We have used him before and we will use him again! He is prompt, efficient, knowledgeable, friendly, and quick, too!
Description of Work: Repaired electrical problems

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 review & the continued business. It's a pleasure working with you.

Shawn W.
07/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
They did a nice job. Their price is fair.
Description of Work: It was a big deal. They fixed the under counter lights, changed valves and remounted a light in the stair 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
$99

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

Anthony L.
07/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
It went very well. I saved a lot of money by not having to buy a new light fixture. Jamie was honest and trustworthy. I will use him again for future electrical jobs.
Description of Work: I originally wanted a new kitchen light installed, but Jamie told me the fixture was good and only the light bulbs needed to be changed.

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
Glad I could help. Thanks for the business. It was nice working with you.

Kathy R.
07/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
This is the third time we've used Clar Electric to install recessed lights in our home. Last year we had the bedroom and living room done and the year before that they did our dining room and basement. Each time Jamie came out promptly to give us an estimate and we scheduled the work. The same two guys came to install the lights each of the three times, which was nice. They were friendly and professional and did a great job with minimal mess and Jamie always came by near the end of the work day to make sure everything was good. They also looked at an outlet in our laundry room that was making a crackling noise and repaired it for no charge. Clar Electric is everything you look for in a contractor - professionals you can count on with great communication and fair prices.
Description of Work: Installed 6 recessed lights in kitchen. Replaced 4 sockets in kitchen with white ones, and installed a dimmer switch in living room.

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
$1,060

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

Audrey K.
07/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Amazing. Great service, professional attitude, and overall, I'd rate this as a very satisfactory customer service experience.
Description of Work: Fixed a couple of electrical issues in our place and diagnosed the ceiling fan light issue.

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 great review & the business. It was nice working with you.

Robert L.
07/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Jaime quickly located and addressed the problems I had with 4 outlets. He also helped me run a coaxial cable from the attic to one of the bedrooms. He was on time, professional, respectful of my property, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Fixed 4 outlets that were not working.

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

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

Bob G.
06/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He was very professional and Knowledgeable , Quickly located the problem and fixed it ... I highly recommend him and will use him again...
Description of Work: Checked out electric panel for short and bad circuit breaker . He found the problem very quickly and fixed it . he tested and found 2 lines running on same 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
$99

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

Dale C.
06/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting, outdoor lighting
  + 1 more
We contracted with the company using an Angie's List deal of $99 for two hours of labor for electrical work. I had already purchased the fixtures that were to be installed. Jaime (the electrician) arrived promptly. He was very pleasant to work with and was very professional. He worked quickly and seemed very knowledgeable about his craft. He installed all the fixtures in a timely manner, only going past the allotted 2 hrs by 30 minutes. The cost of the extra 30 minutes was a very reasonable $45. We would definitely use his services again; a real A+
Description of Work: Installed three bathroom vanity lights and two outdoor motion sensor 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
$144

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

Dan I.
06/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
Jaime, Phil, and Tom did outstanding work. They were extremely professional, communicative, and punctual. I had a task list that covered all the details and exactly what I wanted done, and they went over each line item and checked them off as they were completed. They have great attention to detail. They will ask you questions if something isn't clear, so that they get things done exactly as you want them. Not only that, but even with installing recessed lights and sawing into ceilings, as well as rewiring several fixtures, they did very minimal damage to walls and were careful to let us know exactly how much patch-up work would be necessary before they started any task. We wish we had called Clar Electric when we first renovated our home several years ago, and will definitely be using them for all our electric needs from now on.
Description of Work: * Installed recessed lights in 5 rooms * Removed and swapped several ceiling fans * Installed 2 exterior fixtures on garage * Installed 2 new fixtures in furnace room * Split wiring for an overhead fan/light for separate controls * Split wiring for his and hers bathroom vanities * Replaced several switches with timers * Fixed orientation of several switches

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
$5,055

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

Courtney H.
06/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Jamie was prompt, polite, and helpful. He couldn't fix the issue with my pendant lamp but instructed me on how to go about getting it fixed and how to reinstall it. I was able to do so successfully. Highly recommend!
Description of Work: Changed lighting sconces and troubleshot issues I was having with a pendant lamp.

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
Glad I could help & thanks for the business & the review. It was a pleasure working with you.

Madelon R.
06/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Jamie does good work. Very professional and forthright about what can/can't be done. I hired him again to install two more light fixtures.
Description of Work: Installed a 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
Thanks for the continued business & the review. It's a pleasure working with you.

John J.
06/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
The project very well and Jamie completed the work in less then an hour. We were very happy the Big Deal.
Description of Work: This was an Angie's Big Deal. Jamie fixed two light 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
$99

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

Diane F.
06/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He was on time, very professional and I would use this company in the future. I would also recomment Clar Electric to anyone needing electrical work.
Description of Work: Checked the electric in my 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
$99

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

Patrice D.
06/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Great, he was very helpful and efficient. Will use him again
Description of Work: Replace outdoor lights by front door

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
It was a pleasure doing business with you. Thanks for the business & the review.

SANDI M.
06/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Everything went very well. Jamie is definitely a professional. He installed our dimmer and let us know which light bulbs to purchase for that fixture. He fixed two outlets. Most important, he resolved a problem we have had for many years. He identified the problem and told us that it was a ComEd problem. Jamie called ComEd to explain what ComEd had to do in order for the problem to be resolved. ComEd came out the next day and thru their testing, ComEd confirmed that Jamie was correct. We are very happy with the service Jamie provided.
Description of Work: Installed a dimmer. Fixed two outlets. Most important, resolved a problem regarding lights flickering when the washer runs.

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
Glad I could help. Thanks for the review & the business. It was nice working with you.

Laura G.
06/2015
5.0
lighting, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
We had an issue with our breaker box that was causing some problems with getting electricity to a couple bedrooms. We purchased a $99 electrical service inspection deal from Angie's List to have the electrician inspect the issue and give us a quote on what was wrong. Jamie Clar came on-site, diagnosed and repaired the faulty breaker within the first 15 minutes. Since we had an hour of labor included with the inspection, he went around the house and replaced two other faulty outlets, one indoors and one outdoors. He also re-wired a 3-way light switch for us that was done wrong many years ago. We had most of the electrical issues resolved in an hour. Jamie was very professional, friendly and showed us exactly what he was doing while he did the work. He was very efficient. Jamie came to our house in the late evening to take care of the work so we wouldn't have to go without electricity for another night. We will definitely consider using his company again for future electrical jobs. The inspection service is great for diagnosing and fixing existing problems. If you're getting new service installed, I think I would just ask the electrician for a quote instead of paying for the inspection deal.
Description of Work: Electrical inspection

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
$130

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

Joann S.
06/2015
5.0
lighting, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Very satisfied with the quick response and professionalism from Jamie at CLAR ELECTRIC. Would definitely use them again for electricall services.
Description of Work: Needed a new dimmer switch for my dining room

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
Thank you for the business & the review. It was nice doing business with you.

Patrick I.
06/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Jamie solved the issue, wired the disposal properly. He also addressed a few other existing problems we have been having. He was punctual, friendly, professional, and had some great stories about the Chicago Flood. I would highly recommend and will use Clar Electric again.
Description of Work: After installing our garbage disposal I was unable to get power back to it. Jamie came out and found that the previous owners ran some wiring incorrectly.

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 business & the review. It was a pleasure working with you.

Janet L.
06/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Super job! Our previous electrician retired, so I looked on Angie's List to find a new one. I am so happy that we found Clar Electric. The owner came to our house to do the work...great guy.
Description of Work: Replaced 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
$130

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

Ashley R.
05/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Phil, Tommy and Jamie are great. They did overhead cans in our TV room earlier this year, and then they came back a few weeks ago to put lights in another room and the entryway. They did a great job and cleaned up, so afterward, you really never knew they had been there. I have them coming back again to pull electric for the front of the house and put up exterior lights.
Description of Work: Install can lights in three different areas on two different visits.

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

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

Jeff H.
05/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Service was done correctly and on time with no issues.
Description of Work: Installed new electric mechanism

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
Thank you for the business & the review. It was a pleasure working with you.

Esther A.
05/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It was okay. I didn't feel like this was the best bang for my buck. Wish I had something else for him to fix at the time but I would use him again in the future.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for $99 for an Electrical Service Call--Includes Labor

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
Thank you for the business & the review. It was nice working with you.

Margot M.
05/2015
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Clar was only able to install one of the ceiling fans, please refund the other. The one installation went fine. Thank you, Margot
Description of Work: I purchased two installations of ceiling fans by Clar, but only one could be installed. Please refund one of my installation purchases of $125. Thank you

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
$125

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

Michael S.
05/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very professional. He went into an unfinished attic, disabled switches, completed the job, and verified the results. In short, he solved the problem. I plan on having him back for additional work and would recommend him without reservation.
Description of Work: Disabled live wire for roof fan in attic

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 & thank you for the review.

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

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*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