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 251-275 of 876 reviews

Teria M.
05/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He was prompt and very nice. He moved fast while trying to locate the problem.
Description of Work: Located and repaired the source of a power failure to my garage and work room; replaced an old outside electrical outlet cover.

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

Myrna C.
04/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Great. Jamie was here when he said he would be, and came on the same day I called in my request. Professional and competent, very polite as well. Finished the work in under one hour.
Description of Work: Replaced the switch in lighting

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
$89

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

Kevin T.
04/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Fantastic. Jaime and his guys were excellent. Jamie came to the house to do the estimate and we had a good conversation. Then his guys came to do the work a few weeks later. The new can lighting looks excellent in our kitchen. I love that we have power in front of our house (outside). Everything was done very professionally and we couldn't be happier. I would absolutely recommend Clar to others in the future.
Description of Work: Partial rewire to the house, added four can lights in our kitchen, replaced many switches and receptacles, and they added two outdoor power 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
$4,000

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

Carl K.
04/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Jamie was great. I turned out to have an easy thing to fix but since I had him on site, I had him educate me on some electrical questions I have had for a bit. He walked me through options and helped me through my thought process. Didn't push for anything unnecessary and seemed very knowledgeable. As my electrical needs expand, I feel comfortable reaching out to him for work.
Description of Work: Bought the Big Deal for an hour of 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
It was nice working with you. Thanks for the review & the business.

Jason C.
04/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He was in and out and had the supplies needed to get the job done.
Description of Work: Rerouted wiring to allow for a fan and a three way switch in our upstairs hallway.

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.

Jennifer G.
04/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Based on other reviews, I purchased a deal with Clar Electric - our first on Angie's List. Within a few hours of purchasing the deal, Jamie contacted me asking for more information on what exactly we wanted done. He also promptly scheduled a time to come out. He was very accommodating to our work schedule, too. Based on my description of our problem, Jamie knew exactly what our issues were. He quickly replaced our dimmer switch in our den to eliminate an annoying buzzing noise that we have had. We had also noticed a flare / "arc" with our kitchen monorail in the last few weeks. We stopped using the lights immediately and upon inspection, Jamie realized we needed a new connector / cable. Since I had previous awful experiences with where we bought the lights, he graciously agreed to work with his vendor to order the part. Within two weeks, the part was in and Jamie was installing it. Our lights now all work in condo without any buzzing or any "arcs". Jamie was a pleasure to work with and very personable. He was very knowledgeable and we would not hesitate again to call him.
Description of Work: Replaced a dimmer switch for our sconces; Replaced connector / cables for monorail.

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 working with you. Thanks for the review & the business.

Ed N.
04/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I purchased a deal for an electrical service call. I received an email literally within minutes of my purchase to schedule my service call. Jamie arrived on time and promptly fixed the fixture. This was a positive experience from start to finish.
Description of Work: Replaced ballast on kitchen 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
$124

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

ADAM J.
04/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Went extremely well, his 2 electricians showed up on time and did a thorough walk through. They were very good about walking through any questions with me and offering suggestions. They went above and beyond by making sure my new fixtures had the right size knockout for the whips, even though I was installing those myself. I've enjoyed the new power and lighting in my workshop ever since! Great service and value, will use again.
Description of Work: Installed 6 dedicated outlets in garage workshop, including one 240v for table saw. Also roughed in whips for 6 flourescent fixtures that I installed myself.

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
$1,100

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

Deanna S.
04/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I put in a request on line and paid for the special with my credit card. Mr. Clar called within 24 hours to discuss the problem and set an appointment. He was genial, prompt, courteous, and very professional. He also carried parts with him for the job so there was no delay to go get parts. While sharing information on the status of our electrical system Mr. Clar seemed knowledgeable and honest about our needs. I plan to have additional electrical work and Mr. Clar is number one on my list.
Description of Work: Replaced a faulty circuit in the circuit breaker box with the correct part ($10). Shared information on the status of our electrical system and gave appreciated input on what may be our future needs, which were more reasonable than I had expected.

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

Natalie P.
04/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very proactive in communication. Jamie was on time did the work quickly. Explained in detail what he had done and why.
Description of Work: Added 4 breakers to the main service panel and rewired some existing 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
$175

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

Joshua M.
03/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Service was excellent and pointed out a simple fix that saved me money.
Description of Work: Fixed hanging pendent 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

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

Aaron F.
03/2015
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
We had two ceiling fans we wanted to switch. I called and received a quote of $200, and we were able to schedule service for the next week. He was very pleasant and friendly and responsive on the phone. He actually arrived early, which is always wonderful. He wore shoe covers in the house. He told me when he saw what needed to be done that it would probably be even less than he had quoted as the job was easier than he had anticipated. Sure enough the job was done quickly and he only charged $100. He left everything clean and in perfect working order, and even answered an unrelated question about other electrical issues. I would use him again anytime we have need of electrical service, and wholeheartedly recommend him.
Description of Work: Moved two 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
$100

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

Tom H.
03/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
The electrician arrived on time, completed the work in less time than expected. The results were excellent. I would definitely call Jamie Char for any other electrical needs.
Description of Work: Install a ceiling fan and repair an under-cabinet 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
$150

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

Rosalia K.
03/2015
5.0
electrician, generator service
  + 0 more
Jamie Clar came out quickly to look at the job. He was very professional and sent me the quote right away. After accepting the quote, he obtained required permit and the work was scheduled with Jamie doing his best to coordinate with my days off work. The two electricians who did the work were very professional and finished the job in a timely manner. Jamie scheduled an inspection from our Village for that same afternoon. Everything went smoothly. I highly recommend Clar Electric.
Description of Work: Clar Electric furnished and installed a 10 circuit manual transfer switch for a portable generator, including outdoor weatherproof twistlock male connection and 10' 4-wire cord with twistlock connections

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
$1,000

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

Charles K.
03/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Jamie called and set up the appointment shortly after we purchased the deal. Very helpful and answered all our questions and gave ideas to complete our request. The day of the appointment he arrived in the time frame he mentioned and was a great to deal with. I would use him again if the need required an electrician. We are very pleased
Description of Work: Repaired two 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
$100

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

Kayelynn H.
03/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Phil & Tom arrived on time and promptly got to work installing 6, 6" can lights in kitchen as well as a dimmer. They also removed the old fixture and capped the box. Very minimal patching needed(1 small hole made because of the plumbing in the ceiling due to Master bath above kitchen) . What a difference it made from the old fluorescent light! They also installed a new outlet and cable connection above fireplace. There was no patching needed at all because they ran a new pipe to run the electric from outside to create the new connections so mess at all to fix. I had multiple wires from TV and cable boxes running along and down the side of my fireplace and wall with no good way to hide them. It now looks clean and uncluttered and they did an awesome job!! Jamie stopped in to check the work. He was very nice and professional. I need more work done in the future and will definitely be hiring them again. Thanks for the upgrades!!
Description of Work: Installed 6 can lights and dimmer in kitchen. Installed new outlet and cable connection above fireplace.

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
$1,080

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

Jason M.
03/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Jamie and his crew are true professionals. They arrived promptly as scheduled and explained to us the process. They helped us decide exact placement of the lights and made good recommendations (since they obviously know more than we do). They worked quickly and efficiently, cleaned everything up, and made sure everything worked before leaving. This is the second time we've used them for recessed canned lighting. They plan carefully to minimize the drywall cuts and thus the patchwork needed. Highly recommended and we will use them again.
Description of Work: Installed 8 recessed can lights with a dimmer switch in our 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
$980

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

Allen Z.
03/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
showed up on time and quickly completed the work
Description of Work: installed a bathroom exhaust fan

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Response from Clar Electric Inc
There seems to be an error in the Angie's List system as we received this deal & responded back the same day via the Angie's List message center. We did not receive any messages from the member.

Dorothy A.
03/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
It all went very well and would definitely hire him again.
Description of Work: Installed three light fixtures and 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
It was nice working with you. Thanks for the review & the business.

Ellen O.
03/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
We had a really great experience with Clar Electric. Jamie and his team were great. All work was performed as expected in replacing circuit box, reallocating wires and hanging light fixtures. We also had and electrical emergency with our furnace not operating, and Clar came out at 1AM to fix during the middle of a February cold winter day. We would use Clar Electric again.
Description of Work: Replace electrical box, reallocate wiring to spread out power to circuits and hung new 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

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

Peggy W.
03/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I had previously hired another electrician and failed two village inspections. Jamie came in and gave a reasonable quote and his team did a great job cleaning up the violations and finishing the job. Jamie knows the codes of each of the various villages and I would highly recommend his services for anyone looking for electric work.
Description of Work: I hired Clar Electric to help with our electric for our basement remodel.

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
$3,000

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

Alana H.
02/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I bought the Angies List deal for 1 hour of service for $99 and scheduled it for about two weeks after purchase. Jamie took care of a number of small but annoying problems that we had just been living with for almost two years - in under an hour! I paid the initial $99 plus five bucks for a new socket. Makes me wish I'd called an electrician in MUCH sooner. I will definitely use Clar Electric for any services I need in the future.
Description of Work: Replaced a broken light socket and fixed two 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
$104

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

S L.
02/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
He was very polite, prompt, and very good at what he did.
Description of Work: He repaired old lamp fixtures, and also repaired the outlets in our bathrooms and kitchens. Also gave advice on fixing a doorbell.

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
$20

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

Adriana K.
02/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Provider was very responsive, prompt, and accommodating. I recommend highly and would use for any future electrical projects.
Description of Work: Provider installed three light fixtures. One flush mount, one semi-flush mount fixture, and one large bathroom vanity 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
$100

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

David W.
02/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I contacted Jamie to install a GCFI outlet in my bathroom. I was going to do it myself. but the wiring on the old one didn't seem to look the way the instructions described it (I had never installed one before). He emailed me back within an hour and suggested I call him. He talked me through the replacement and saved me the cost of him coming out. Pretty amazing! I will use him though. In the spring I will need him to do some electrical work. I can't wait to meet him and thank him for being so super!
Description of Work: He provided the information I needed to do it myself.

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
Glad I could help & thanks for the great 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