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 401-425 of 876 reviews

Susan R.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They are reasonably priced. He is a great guy--very prompt and very good at his job.
Description of Work: There was a breaker that had burned. He replaced it for me.

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 working with you & glad we could help.

Michael E.
05/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
The experience went very well. Jamie was very friendly when he came out to our home to give us a quote and promptly answered several questions via email. His workers that did the installation arrived on time and were friendly, knowledgeable, and performed the work in the time they said they would. The price was very reasonable too. I would certainly use this company again.
Description of Work: They installed ceiling fan/lights in four bedrooms. This included drilling a hole in the ceiling, running wire in the attic, hanging the fixture, hooking up the wall switches, etc.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$750

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

mark G.
05/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Excellent service. They were on time and completed the work in a professional manner and did not make a mess. Jamie and his crew were professional and I would not hesitate to use them again or recommend them to my friends.
Description of Work: Installed 2 recessed ceiling lights, box and switch for closet light, dimmer for recessed lights, new attic fan, made 2 outlets to duplex.

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

jin Z.
04/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
If you do not know the reason why Jamie got so many good reviews, you should give youself a try.There are a lot of good contractors out there, Jamie and his team is one of the best among them. The team is people + work. After the work, I found that I like to work with them, actually I want them to be my friends.
Description of Work: install can lights and modify the 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
$850

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

Matthew M.
04/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Jame returned my initial phone call promptly. We set up an appt for a review of the work. He called to confirm he was on his way. He was on time. He discussed the work to be done, and actually took care of it on the same visit. He was courteous, knowledgeable, efficient, and a pleasure to do business with. I will certainly call on him again for any additional electrical work that is needed. Recommended!
Description of Work: I needed to disconnect the electrical line between the tool shed in the back yard and the main breaker in the basement as the tool shed was going to be torn down.

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 nice review. It was a pleasure working with you.

Rachel J.
04/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
We have been using Clar Electric for many years, and have never been dissappointed. This time was no exception, and we are very satisfied with the work.
Description of Work: We had a significiant amount of electrical work done in a house we recently purchased. This included bringing the electrical systems up to code, adding can lights in 3 rooms, and installing ceiling fans in the bedrooms

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
$3,500

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

Susan E.
03/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
I had the pleasure of dealing with Jamie. His knowledge and professionalism was A+. He took the time to address all of my concerns. His team was awesome. They were polite, efficient and neat. I would definitely use Clar Electric, Inc. again and I would recommend them to my family and friends without hesitation.
Description of Work: Multiple lighting fixtures and outlets replaced and repaired. (Fluorescent fixtures, GFI receptacles, track lighting, 3 ceiling fans, undercabinet lighting, wall controls and pendant 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
$2,000

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

penny T.
03/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
You don't mind paying for knowledge and great service! Jamie did a thorough job in checking everything out and I am completely satisfied!
Description of Work: I had a GFI outlet that when I plugged in items the plug would become quite warm. This had been happening for some time and replacing the GFI outlet didn't make a difference. I emailed Clar Electric and Jamie was kind enough to come out right away on a Sunday and do a thorough check of everything for me. I admit I know next to nothing about electrical wiring and he put my mind at ease by taking the time to explain to me why and when plugs may get quite warm using GFI outlets. I will sleep good tonight knowing all is well and I greatly appreciate his super fast response and willingness to come out on a Sunday afternoon! I won't hesitate to call him again for any electrical need I have - 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
$95

Response from Clar Electric Inc
Thanks for the great review. Glad I could help & it was nice meeting you.

SHARON S.
03/2013
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
This was the first time I used Clar Electric. I was extremely satisfied with the work that Jamie did, and I would definitely use Clar Electric again.
Description of Work: Replaced combination switch on wall, remounted ceiling fan and corrected wiring.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$170

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

Thomas M.
02/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The quality of work is excellent, quick and thorough. Jaime was on time for the estimate and for the work, he even dropped by to pick up the keys to the new house. He handle the permits and inspections for us, and answers all our questions. I wouldn't hesitate to call anybody, but I would recommend him to anybody.
Description of Work: This was the second time Jaime did extensive electrical repairs for me. He replaced circuit panels and did assorted side jobs at both locations.

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

Diane E.
02/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Jamie was very professional yet very friendly. He arrived a little later than he had said he would but called me before hand to tell me. I really appreciated that. He installed the light and asked exactly how I wanted it. He then installed the timer which he had to make an adjustment for but knew exactly what to do. I was very pleased with his service and will definitely recommend him to anyone.
Description of Work: He installed a new chandelier over my dining room table and installed a timer for my front porch 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

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

KATHLEEN S.
02/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He is funny. He really knows what he is talking about. He has more imagination then most in his industry. He works with the customer to get what they hope for. He makes suggestions to help with the plan. He and his two helpers are efficient and pleasant, they clean up after themselves. I enjoyed working with them very much.
Description of Work: He basically redid the electric in my basement.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

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

William L.
02/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Jaime was very understanding, clear and professional in his explanations on the phone and has the customer's best interests in mind. Without a doubt, I would recommend Clar Electric to any friends and will definitely look to hire them the next time that I need any electrical work done.
Description of Work: I called Clar Electric when I lost power to part of my kitchen when cooking to schedule an appointment for someone to come by and take a look at what had happened. Within an hour, the owner Jaime called back and we discussed what the problem probably was. It turned out to be a simple fix, and Jaime was able to walk me through what I needed to do to resolve the problem on the phone.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
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 & thank you for posting the nice review.

Nancy N.
02/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Great experience. Jamie came out quickly to give us an estimate. His price was reasonable and he said he could schedule us within a couple of weeks. When we emailed to hire him, he gave us a date about a week and a half out. His guys showed up spot on time, reviewed the work with us, explained what they were going to do, told us what speed bumps might come up and then proceeded to do the work. They were efficient, professional, FAST, and highly communicative. The work was done exactly as we had requested. They were very careful about our new countertops and made sure that we were satisfied with the placement of the fixtures. Jamie was excellent about responding to emails when I had questions before the work and his responses were thorough and very helpful. I would definitely hire Jamie and his crew again. They are terrific and it was a real pleasure.
Description of Work: Clar installed three vintage light fixtures in our kitchen and rewired the pantry light that from which another contractor had removed the wires.

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
Thank you very much for the compliments. It was nice working with you.

Kristen B.
02/2013
5.0
lighting
  + -1 more
I've used Clar Electric before and was impressed, so when we decided to install recessed lights it was the only company we asked for a quote. Jamie quoted $540 for 4 lights. On the scheduled day, Phil and Tom arrived promptly and were friendly and courteous (ie closing my garage door when they didn't need it open). They confirmed with me where the lights would be installed as well as the dimmer switch. The project took two hours and they worked quietly, left no damage, and swept the floor when they finished even though they had laid a drop cloth down. Jamie came by at the end to look over the work and handle payment with me. The lights are perfect and we're very pleased.
Description of Work: Four can lights w/ dimmer were installed in our 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
$540

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

PAMELA C.
02/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
We were pleased from start to finish. Jamie and his team were prompt and professional in all aspects of their work. They were careful to check with me to make sure I was pleased with the placement of all installations and were very easy to work with. I won't hesitate to call them if I need work done in the future.
Description of Work: Clar Electric installed several light fixtures, a heat lamp, several dimmers, extra outlets, replaced a faulty GFI outlet and improved the function of several 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
$1,600

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

Lou Z.
02/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
I've used Clar Electric many times and wouldn't call anybody else. Jamie always returns calls quickly, schedules a time to come look at the work needed, and then schedules and bids out the job quickly, too. But the best part is that he and his guys are extremely friendly, professional and they do fantastic work. We live in a ranch house and both this time and last time (when they installed 10 recessed lights in our master bedroom, with two new switches), everything is done without a hitch and without requiring us to re-drywall or re-paint. Of course your mileage may vary on that front depending on how your home is constructed and the work you need done, but we're always very impressed with how they figure out the best way to do things to make sure there's a minimum of "fuss" on our part. Seriously these guys are the best!
Description of Work: Install new ceiling fan and track lights in office Install new ceiling fan and recessed lighting in kids room Install new recessed lighting in living room Install vintage European light fixture in family room Install new recessed lighting in 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
$1,900

Response from Clar Electric Inc
Thanks for the compliments. You are always a pleasure to work with & thank you for the continued business.

Charles S.
01/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
The owner came out to estimate the project in the evening. He was prompt and friendly. He took the time to carefully review the work we wanted done and provided an accurate, timely estimate. The work crew was equally prompt and friendly and work proceeded on schedule and minor changes that came up were accommodated. The price was very good and the work performed was excellent. All work areas were cleaned up at the end of each day and work started on a day was completed same day. There were no interruptions to household activities. Communication was the best of any project we've had done. Email and phone are both quickly answered. We had no problems whatsoever and are looking forward to hiring Clar Electric for our next project.
Description of Work: Can lights installed, lightboxes installed, bathroom fans replaced, basement lighting added, kitchen outlets repaired
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,400

Response from Clar Electric Inc
Thank you very much for the detailed review! You were very nice to work with & we look forward to working with you in the future.

Barbara B.
01/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I found Jamie's company, Clar Electric, on Angie's list & was impressed w/ the positive reviews & comments. My initial plan was to have someone come over later in the week to check on the breaker box & outlets in a condo as our tenant said she felt there may be power surges occurring. When I spoke w/ Jamie, he shared his concern that it could possibly be something that would need immediate attention & offered to stop by & check things right away. He promptly arrived, thoroughly checked the electricity inside the unit & in the main electrical room. He was highly professional, very knowledgeable & personable. I appreciated his concern for safety & I was relieved it wasn't a serious problem. He explained everything clearly & I truly had peace of mind after he completed his inspection & testing. I would certainly recommend him to others & look forward to doing future business w/ him & his company.
Description of Work: Excellent inspection/testing service
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Response from Clar Electric Inc
Thank you very much for the wonderful review. Glad I could help & it was a pleasure doing business with you.

Kenneth B.
01/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
Very good overall experience with Mr. Clar. (He is a friendly and professional guy) I enjoyed talking to him while he was working on my concerns and he finished everything in a prompt manner. (only about 2 hours) I am not familiar enough with competitive electrical work labor rates, but with my two contractor experiences so far, I would estimate an average of $100 an hour. That is a pretty good rate of pay for services. I need to learn how to do some of this stuff. Actually, I can probably perform at least some of the work myself, but it saves me time and maybe not having the needed tools to buy in order to get it done. I am sorting out some of the other needed work around the place to see what I need to hire for and what I can do myself. Otherwise, these guys are very good and I had no problem with either of them. Ken
Description of Work: Mr. Clar replaced a ceiling fan, an overhead light fixture, and a light switch for me.

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
$175

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

ALEX O.
01/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Easy to work with for both estimate and work performed. We had the first appointment of the morning and the crew was right on time, with all for the necessary supplies on-hand. They seemed very knowledgeable about the laundry list of items I had them inspect and the quality of their workmanship was very good (especially since they were retrofitting our century old home). Would definitely use them again for electrical work.
Description of Work: Installed new electrical run and switch for garbage disposal, installed new wall switch, junction box and light fixture, inspected main panel and replaced improperly sized circuit 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
$700

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

Thomas E.
01/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Jamie called me back promptly and worked around my availability to schedule me within a few days. He came out and instantly diagnosed and remedied my problem. He clearly has vast knowledge and experience, and was very friendly to work with. I am already going to be using him again with an electrical issue I am having at my primary residence. He's great!
Description of Work: Fantastic!
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$95

Response from Clar Electric Inc
Thanks for taking the time to post the nice review & we look forward to working with you in the future. It was a pleasure.

James F.
01/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Overall, the experience was great. Clar was fair, punctual, and did great work.
Description of Work: Clar installed seven new light fixtures in my basement and cleaned up some of the old, faulty wiring.

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
$800

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

Orville C.
01/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I called up Jamie and we set an appointment for an estimate. We described the work we wanted done. By the next day he had emailed a quote... which I went over with my wife... and we were good with it. We had to go buy the fixture for the entrance, and the track lights ourselves. Jamie recommended Northwest Electrical. My wife and I bought all the track light stuff there (the service there was excellent by the way), the entrance fixture I bought at the Home Depot so that it matched the other fixture in the entrance we already had. Once we had all the parts we were required to have (Jamie would provide the rest), we emailed back and forth and then finally settled on January 15th for his crew to come out. On January 15th at 8 in the morning, two gents from Clar Electric showed up on time and ready to go. They helped move stuff out of the way into the other room and cover stuff which could not be moved with cloth coverings which they brought. I had all the parts I bought together and showed them where they were and gave a few instructions: like where I wanted the new outlets, and the position that I wanted the track light tracks to be in (3 feet from the wall). They removed the old crotchety ceiling fans (one made scary buzzing electrical sounds when you screwed a bulb into one of the sockets). They put in the new outlets. One was especially difficult to wire because of how my old 1949 house was set up in that part, but eventually they persevered! For the most part I worked upstairs at my normal job whilst I heard sawing and hammering of drywall for awhile. Then the noise died down a bit. Bottom line is, that later in the day I came down and the power outlets were installed, the track lights were installed, and the fixture in the entrance. They had to cut some small slots in the dry wall in the entrance area to wire up the new fixture, but they were very minimal. It was nice to turn the switch on in the entrance and have it be very well lit. And when I turned on the track lights (which were put on a dimmer), the lighting looked great (much better than what we had before)! Jamie came out and helped worked on some of that tricky wiring for "that" outlet. They cleaned up well and put everything back they had moved. We were all very happy with the results and I wrote them a check! I would highly recommend them and I plan to use their services again.
Description of Work: Front Hall Entrance In the front entrance there was an area in shadow when you turned on the light, this made the entrance to the house gloomy. We had them install a new light in this area. Living Room Next, in the living room we had two rather poorly working ceiling fans that we wanted removed. Also in the living room we wanted 3 new electrical outlets installed so that we would need need extension cords any more. Finally, we wanted them to put in two track light tracks (with track lights) in the living room length-wise down each side.

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
$1,270

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

lance K.
01/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very good experience. Clar was on time and very professional. Would use again in the future.
Description of Work: We had a new fan in the bathroom and replaced several light switches throughout the house.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Response from Clar Electric Inc
Thank you very much. It was a pleasure doing business 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
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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