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 301-325 of 876 reviews

Jason B.
11/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Jamie and the guys were great. I can't speak high enough about their work and how professional it was. They were on time, worked efficiently, and got the job done. I'd recommend them to anyone and I'd hire them again in a heartbeat.
Description of Work: Installed a new Electrical Panel and new exterior pipe, box, and conduit.

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
$1,700

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

JAMEE M.
11/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I was so impressed with this company that I had them return the following week to do more work. Once again, Clar Electric was able to come out on short notice to install the closet lights. The work needed to be completed quickly because I had a painter who was scheduled as well. This was my second favorable experience with Clar Electric.
Description of Work: Installed wall switches in 3 closets

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
$657

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

JAMEE M.
11/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Clar Electric was wonderful to work with! I was under some time restraints and Jamie, the owner, was responsive and did his best to accommodate my schedule. The electricians, Phil and Tom, were professional, respectful, and cleaned up thoroughly - although there wasn't much to clean up. They were very careful and the holes they made were minimal and easily patched. The cans were inserted with such precision! In addition to their craftsmanship, they were all around nice guys. Jamie came by to check everything when they were finished. This company gets a big thumbs up!
Description of Work: Furnished and installed six 6" recessed can lights, one 3 way dimmer, one 3 way switch, and 2 additional dimmers

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
$935

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

Sally N.
10/2014
5.0
ceiling fans
  + -1 more
He was really good. The receiver of the fan wasn't working, so he called the company and had them send me another receiver and told me to give him a call when I got it he could come back and fix it. He was very efficient and polite. He didn't get frustrated at all that the receiver didn't work. He was very professional and knowledgeable.
Description of Work: I've used Clar Electric Inc. He came out to put in 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 business & the nice review. It was a pleasure working with you.

pamela M.
10/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting, outdoor lighting
  + 1 more
Everything went well. The problem was found and fixed promptly. Great communication from the time I made the appointment to the arrival time of Jamie. I would highly recommend them!
Description of Work: We were having trouble with a timer that controlled our outdoor lighting and the electrician, Jamie fixed it.

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

STAVRULA G.
10/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He said he would be there in 2 hours but made it in 1 and the charge was $100 but he did it for $50.
Description of Work: He fixed my mothers fuse box.

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
$50

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

Scott S.
10/2014
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Jaime was terrific. Friendly, knowledgeable, and tolerant of my toddler who wanted to "help."
Description of Work: Jamie installed two ceiling fans for us, which required two visits. The first time he discovered I didn't have the correct switches so he helped me find the one I needed and made sure I had all the other correct parts. He then booked me on a Saturday to get the fans up sooner because he was full during the week.

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

Grace S.
10/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Called on Sunday and called back in two hours. Great customer service. Stated they had a busy day on Monday but could fit me in. As I explained my power in my kitchen went out. They arrived on time and figured out what the problem was and replaced the wiring in the wall and the outlets. All around great experience. Would definitely hire again and recommend.
Description of Work: Restored our kitchen power.

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
$165

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

Richard D.
09/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Superb response on a Sunday and a very reasonable price. He discovered builder carelessness in the electric panel as several wires were loose and some burnt which exacerbated the surge issue which blew a light bulb and fluorescent ballast.
Description of Work: Repaired damage from an electrical surge due to a sever storm and replaced a ballast in an existing fluorescent fixture that blew.

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
Thank you for the nice review & glad we could help. It was nice doing business with you.

JOHN L.
09/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
The project went smoothly and was completed ahead of schedule. I'd also like to add that Jamie has been exceptionally responsive every time I've called him. His firm has done three or four projects for us over the years and each one was completed with a high level of professionalism. Further, I've called Jamie a couple times when I've run into a snag doing small electrical repairs and he has been very helpful each time. Plus, each time he has called back later to check back to make sure that everything went well. Jamie is a real pro and I have recommended him to any friends who've asked about electrical contractors.
Description of Work: Re-wiring part of a basement and installing several recessed lighting 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
$1,500

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

Kirsten G.
09/2014
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Jamie was professional , prompt and friendly . He got the job done perfectly and quickly.
Description of Work: 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
$120

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

Karen H.
09/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Electrician very good. Was a little surprised that the replacement cost for the grounded outlet itself was $20ish. Maybe it is a better quality than what I can purchase at a big box store. Aside from that all was good
Description of Work: Fixed faulty outdoor outlet

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

Response from Clar Electric Inc
Thanks for the review & the business.

Adham A.
09/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Jamie is fantastic. He is responsive and knowledgeable, instills confidence b/c you can just tell he knows what he is doing. No nonsense kind of guy and is going to get the job done. I know he is busy but he was always responsive and I will always go back to him for any electrical work we need.
Description of Work: Removed and installed two chandelier/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
$250

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

Gudrun O.
09/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
The provider arrived exactly on time, was friendly, efficient, knowledgable and did a great job replacing the loose switch cover and the ballast in a short time. The cost was $99 for an Electrical Service Call--Including Labor with an extra charge of 25.00 for the ballast.
Description of Work: Replaced a loose switch cover. Replaced the ballast (transformer) in 4' 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
$125

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

James T.
09/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Our experience with Clar Electric was terrific! I would highly recommend Jamie Clar and his crew to family and friends. Upon initially contacting Jamie, my call was returned within one hour. We set up a time to view the job and ask for a proposal. Once agreed upon, Clar Electric was prompt with the date of service. Jamie answered all our questions and offered knowledgable assistance with the items we needed for the project. The work was performed professionally to our satisfaction. We accomplished our landscaping goals working with Clar Electric and will be using this company again in the future. A++ all the way!
Description of Work: Installed outdoor landscaping lights in front yard.

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
$560

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

Linda R.
09/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We've used Jamie before & we always contact him now whenever we need electrical work done. As always, he responded quickly when I emailed him. He arranged to come out a couple of weeks later, when he & my husband would both be available & the work wasn't urgent. The replacement of the three outdoor lamps--we had bought new ones at Home Depot--went routinely except that Jamie pointed out that the mounting block for one of them should be encased in a box by a carpenter or handyman. He also replaced the old indoor light fixture on the ceiling of our staircase that leads down from our kitchen to the garage--we are on a slope. My tall husband had more than once hit his head on the old standard bulb sticking down from it & Jamie replaced it with a flush-mounted LED that we had bought at Home Depot. The remaining indoor light fixture was on the ceiling of our walk-in bedroom closet. We had left it on all winter as, once we turned it off, it was hard to turn back on. Jamie found that the problem was the wall switch & he replaced it. The last & hardest task was replacing the old outdoor floodlights. The fixture was mounted just beneath the roof apex at the top of the second story in back, over the driveway. The only way we've ever been able to change the old standard floodlight bulbs was to climb up on the roof... bad situation. Jamie came back on August 8 with his truck & twenty-foot ladder, safely climbed the ladder, & installed the new LED fixture we had bought at Home Depot. Since they're LED's, we're hoping we'll never have to change them again. Jamie looked at the old 2'x4' kitchen ceiling fixture & offered options: We could try putting all new fluorescent bulbs in it & see how it did; or he could replace the ballasts; or he could replace it with a new fixture. His first advice was to try the new bulbs, i.e. he first suggested the least expensive option for us, which we always notice & appreciate. We have not been able to find a new 2'x4' fixture for sale anywhere but so far the new bulbs seem to be doing the job. If not, we'll call Jamie again & decide what to do.
Description of Work: Replaced three standard outdoor lamps, one outdoor floodlight fixture, one indoor light fixture, & one wall switch. Also looked at our old kitchen ceiling light fixture which had been failing to turn on at times, & he described our options for it. We're not sure what we'll do yet about that.

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

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

Dick R.
08/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Called and explained the problem to the owner. We set up the first available appointment. He called 15-20 minutes before arriving during the two hour time frame that had been set up in the initial phone call. He quickly diagnosed the problem and installed a new doorbell button and chime. The doorbell works correctly for the first time in years. Two previous "handymen" with electrical experience could not repair the doorbell. Clar Electric had in operating in ten minutes.
Description of Work: Repaired an inoperable 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
$110

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

Deborah B.
08/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
Clar Electric is a rare gem and here are some reasons why. Jamie is an amazing communicator with superb customer service skills. He responded immediately to all emails and I received his estimate and scheduled the work all within 24 hours of first contacting him. Though my project required Jamie deviate a little from his normal practices, he could not have been more professional and accommodating in working with me. Jamie is very knowledgeable and gave clear and precise answers to all my questions, even those not related to this project. His team of technicians, Tom and Phil, are efficient and skilled electricians and did excellent work on the installations including making adjustments where necessary. They also completed work not included in the estimate at no charge. Other than the addition of beautiful lighting, attractive ceiling fans and a state of the art thermostat they left my home as they found it and everything is working perfectly. This team is professional, polite, friendly and just generally easy to work with. I highly recommend Clar Electric and for me they sit atop the electrical kingdom.
Description of Work: Install 2 ceiling fans, 1 pendant light, 2 exterior dusk to dawn lights, 1 thermostat

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
$550

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

Myra C.
08/2014
3.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We communicated via email regarding my electrical concerns. The reason I selected this particular Big Deal was it stated they would problem solve the electrical work. After I identified my electrical concerns, the individual requested that I purchase new items prior to making a visual evaluation and assessment even after I requested him to do so. I do not see purchasing all new items prior to an inspection as problem solving. Therefore, I selected another company.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$99

Response from Clar Electric Inc
Sorry for the misunderstanding. I explained to the customer to purchase some new items prior to my visit that would save her cost in the long run. I also explained that the items she mentioned can not be repaired so I suggested purchasing replacements items.

Phyllis F.
08/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting, outdoor lighting
  + 1 more
I am very impressed with my service from Clar Electric. After I submitted my request to Mr Clar, he promptly responded with the day and times he had available. On the day of the appointment, he called to inform me of his estimated arrival time. He arrived as promised, and after a brief explanation of what I needed, he immediately began to uninstall my old lights and put up the new. I was so happy that he took extreme care not to damage the old fixtures in case I needed to us them elsewhere. While installing one of my lights, Mr. Clar noticed that during a previous installation, something was not done correctly. With a little ingenuity, he informed me what he intended to do to overcome the problem. Afterwards, he discovered that my junction box where I wanted to have the timer installed was too small. Instead of proposing replacing the junction box and rerouting the wiring (something that would have cost significantly more), he took the time to look for other options. Consequentially, he found an alternative junction box to use so that my small project would stay small. Before leaving, Mr. Car recapped what he did and took the time to answer my questions. Everything was done within 2 hours - including cleaning up. Clar Electric's appreciation for small jobs has made me a customer for life! Thank you Mr.Clar for helping me to get this project done on time and within budget.
Description of Work: Clar Electric replaced 2 outdoor garage light fixtures and installed a timer to control them

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 very much for the great review. We appreciate the business & you were a pleasure to work with.

James F.
08/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Jamie provided excellent, fast and professional service. He explained exactly what was required and how he was completing the repairs. He was on time and very reasonably priced. He is personable and friendly and a pleasure to be around. He is someone that I'd very highly recommend!! Don't hesitate to use Jamie Clar!
Description of Work: Replace circuit breakers and GFI 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
$150

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

Claire R.
08/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Clar Electric did a great job, they were super patient and listened to everything we wanted.
Description of Work: Installed three lights and fixed a 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
$140

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

Peter L.
07/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He couldn’t perform the services that I needed.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for $99 for an Electrical Service Call--Includes Labor.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Response from Clar Electric Inc
Please keep us in mind for future projects.

Elliot Y.
07/2014
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
There was one technician here doing the work. Scheduling an appointment was fine and he was responsive. He did not clean up well after the appointment.
Description of Work: I purchased the big deal for $125 for Ceiling Fan Installed by Licensed Electrician.

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

Cara W.
07/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Jamie Clar contacted me immediately and was very pleasant to talk to. We set up a time for him to stop by. He was on time, worked quickly, and was very professional. I highly recommend him and will definitely use him again in the future.
Description of Work: He fixed an 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
$99

Response from Clar Electric Inc
Thanks for the review & the business. It was 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