We have had Clar Electric out twice. They replaced a faulty light switch, replaced a a bad outlet, and installed an additional outlet in our kitchen. That involved running new cable and adding a new circuit breaker. They came out right when we expected them and knew exactly what they were doing. All three men are pleasant, tidy and easy to do business with. We will use them again if we have any other electrical issues. Their prices are reasonable. read more

Dan replaced outside (outdated/uncovered) electrical outlet. Also replaced closed sensor light. Jamie the owner onsite to advise. Cost $465.00. This is the third time using Clar Electric. So confident with their work and professionalsim that I referred my Dad to them - they did a great job installing a few outdoor fixtures. read more

We wanted to switch from a gas to electric range and reached out to a few electricians in the area. Two electricians didn't reply, one ended up ghosting us after visiting and providing an estimate, and one electrician said that we needed to replace our panel after viewing photos. We ultimately went with Clar Electric out of 3 well reviewed electricians even though they weren't the cheapest because of their great reviews, but also because Jamie communicated with us so well in emails. It's hard to explain, but he seemed trustworthy and a person of integrity :) From the beginning to the very end, even during the holiday season, Clar Electric was awesome. And their electricians, Phil and Dan were so great at communicating, really friendly and kind. Clar Electric most definitely deserves the highest rating, and we would recommend to our family and friends :) read more

Jamie and his crew were excellent. As part of a kitchen remodel that I am still working on, I hired them up to upgrade my electrical panel and circuits to comply with current electrical code as well as adding under cabinet LED lighting, dishwasher shutoff, and additional whole house grounding for safety (and per code). I will definitely use them again on all my future electrical projects and highly recommend them. read more

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Clar Electric is my new go-to for electrical repair. Jamie was out at exactly the time he indicated and located the problem quickly. Very nice conversation and a pleasure to deal with. Thanks Jamie!! read more

Jamie helped install an electric car charger, a new heating cable outlet, and light fixture installations in our home. I've been extremely happy with the quality of workmanship and service! Jamie is always responsive no matter what time of day I have questions. I highly recommend Clar Electric for any electrical work that you need! read more

AAA++++ Jamie came out on a Saturday evening, as the Furnace/AC was losing voltage, and therefore not working. Since there is risk when a circuit is malfunctioning, Jamie offered to visit right away when he heard my wife was concerned of the implications on not having it fixed right away. Jamie met all of the criteria of a stellar provider: - Focused -- came in, discussed issue, performed a few tests, and within 5 minutes was in the panel fixing the issue - Fair -- did not over price his service, even though it was requested and immediately responded to on a Saturday evening - Flexible -- discussed longer term options if the issue arises again; called immediately and discussed the issue on a weekend - Friendly -- explained every step taken and the result in a manner that helped me understand the challenge and the fix - Clean and neat -- managed work area like it was his own home - Safe -- discussed health of home's inhabitants ahead of visit, and he wore mask 100% of time Next time I need service, Jamie will be my first and last call !!! read more

Jamie has always done an excellent job on our townhouse. He was very nice and made time in his busy schedule to come and fix our problems the next day. He quickly replaced the double three-way toggle switch and garage opener. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a solution to an electrical problem!!! read more

Had a major problem no one could figure out with a GFI constantly tripping and going off whenever it rained. He knew exactly what it was and fixed it in five minutes and we have never had trouble with it again! Reasonable rates, prompt service and very meticulous. read more

I hired Clar Electric to do several small jobs, ahead of my home inspection for the sale of my house. Jamie scheduled with me to stop by and do the work the same day I requested. He finished everything in less than 2 hours, and it was all done perfectly. He runs a great business, very professional and demonstrates expertise in his field. I couldn't be happier with the price or the work done. He fixed my dishwasher that wasn't receiving power, a few electrical outlets that needed new sockets, and replaced a missing grounding jumper in my utility room. read more

We needed to replace our breaker box and the cable running out to the electric meter. After getting some outrageous estimages, we came across Clar Electric. Not only was the price very competitive, but he actually sounded like he knew what he was talking about, unlike some of the others that were trying to blow smoke up my ass to pad the cost. The morning we agreed on, 2 of Jamie's guys showed up and got started. It took a while to get the old box out and they need to do a little construction work to get the new one it, but once it was in, the job was done very quickly. They even patched up the drywall where they had to cut it to get the new box in. It took about 4 hours total from start to finish. About half the time the other bill padders said it would take. Jamie stopped by a couple of times to see how things were going. Whenever you need electrical work done, you HAVE to give Clar Electric a call. I'm sure you won't be disappointed with them. read more

Perfect! It was very easy to make an appointment with Jamie via email. He showed up on time and quickly fixed our outlets and light fixture. His price was very reasonable and he was easy to work with. I will definitely use him again if I have future electrical work. read more

My husband and I called Jaime for additional electric needs. We had 4 ceiling fan & 3 light fixture installations. His 2 co-workers did a great job and worked diligently for 5 hours. We are very pleased. read more

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Jamie and his team are great. We have hired them twice now for jobs like installing ceiling fans, replacing overhead lights, installing outlets. Very easy to work with and they do a great job. read more

I live in Elk Grove Village and had a big project that required having Comed shut off power to the house and then moving the electrical pedestal and HVAC unit so we could waterproof exterior walls. Jamie is the only electrician of the five I called that actually came out to look at the project and place a bid on removing the pedestal and reinstalling. I went with Jamie for the project and he and his team were truly professional. He does things by the books and really knows his stuff. He was punctual, professional and very thorough. That was a really stressful time for me and Jamie really quarterbacked this project well with Comed and his team. I now only use Jamie for electrical needs and highly recommend him. His prices are very reasonable. Thank you Jamie!! read more

I reached out to Jamie via email on his website and he responded right away with answers to my questions. I asked when he would be available to meet and he offered to meet me on his way home after hours because it was a simple repair. I would recommend Clar Electric to anybody looking for prompt and reliable service. read more

Jamie showed up on time. His advice was spot on. I would recommend him to any and all.

I've used Clar Electric twice in the past five years (we don't run into much need in our stable household). The first project took several manhours to rewire our video cable connections inside the house on two levels. I was so impressed with the company's professionalism, I made sure to note them in case I ever had an electrical need I couldn't tackle and I recommended them to others several times. Late yesterday, I ran into such a need, not a big one, but one that would be very disruptive if we didn't get it fixed fast. I called Jamie in the middle of the afternoon and he made his schedule work that evening to fix our problem quickly, cleanly and for a very reasonable cost. I recommend Clar Electric wholeheartedly! read more

I sent an email to Jamie late evening about an electrical buzzing/crackling coming from our fuse box. He contacted me back immediately and said that needed to be addressed promptly, and he would come right over the same evening! Arrived and identified the problem right away, repaired the circuit, gave everything a once over inspection, and complete! Very affordable, very polite and professional (wore booties and a mask), and I would highly recommend him to everyone. A+ read more

Jamie replaced a fan in our bathroom and wired a chandelier, he was efficient, a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend him.

We had to get some things brought up to code in a house we bought recently. Jamie came in gave us a fair price and was very responsive through the entire process. When he and his team came to do the work they were very professional and did a great job. I even had some questions afterwards and they were very good at responding. Definitely would recommend them. read more

Jamie is the best and most honest person I have ever met. Sunday my electricity went out and had to call, obviously was stressful thinking about how much this would cost. He came over and fixed within a few minutes. Didn't rip me off saying I needed anything extra, or being an emergency, or being on a Sunday. I will never call another company for any electrical issues. read more

A bathroom GFCI went out on Friday and our bathroom was without power. I reached out to several contractors on yelp and Angie's list and not only did Jamie respond quickly, but he was able to come out on a Sunday afternoon to do the repair. Jamie came when he said he would, figured out the problem and did the repair without issue. I would not hesitate to call Jamie again for a planned project or an emergency. read more

I found Clar on Angie's List. 172 reviews and all Grades of A. I had an issue I thought was big but he figured out I just needed new fixtures. All my needs were done very shortly and he explained everything well. Even though he knew it was a small job, he fit it into his schedule, knowing that I might need him for something big someday. And when I told him I am an interior designer, I think he was happy he did the job. I know I'll use Clar for my Interior Design Projects. read more

Found Jaime on Angie's List under a deal for ceiling fan installation. Happy with the work, done on time, and price was reasonable.

Great company. Great team. We've used them for all our electric needs. They even make emergency calls on Sundays.

We have used Clar Electric on a number of occasions, to install lights and ceiling fans. They have always done a great job at a fair price, we never have been disappointed. We plan to call them again whenever we need any electrical work done! read more

Jamie and his crew were great. We had a bathroom exhaust fan, bedroom fan and a closet light switch installed. He was very professional and courteous. His team installed everything in a timely manner and they cleaned up after themselves. I would recommend him to anyone looking to have electrical work completed. read more

Jaimie is fantastic, helped me out with an electrical problem on my pool pump outlet. Called in the afternoon, he was their and had it repaired by suppertime. You couldn't ask for better service! An A+ company! read more

Friendly, quality service. Jamie replaced a light fixture, removed another & checked out a few electrical problems I was having. Definitely appreciate Jamie's help & would recommend the company! read more

On 1/21/2016, we had Jamie out to perform what should have been a very easy change of a transformer, light switch, or the lighting system. He showed up after his 2 hour slot, and started with testing the switch and confirmed that was not the issue. He then said based on his past experience, one common issue is the transformer. In order to move forward with the transformer placement, he needed us to provide you with the brand name. Otherwise, he recommended changing the lighting system. Honestly, we were confused by his protocol. We have dealt with multiple contractors to remodel our condo. Typically, a contractor should first open the parts to confirm issue, then suggest most reasonable solutions. He or she is responsible to place order for the parts and complete the installment. Customers only pay for the parts based on the store receipt. Service fee is based on actual time spent in doing the job including part purchasing time but minus the travel time to the job. In this case, he diagnosed the issue without actually examining our transformer, but only based on his past experience with other customers. In addition, he put the responsibility of finding the brand name solely on us, which proved to be a huge challenge. Why wouldn't he just check this while he was here? The other ridiculous factor was that he said we should contact the prior owner. Well, it's a condo, so it's not like the prior owner would have any idea, and since it's Chicago, the developer obviously did the typical thing of filing for bankruptcy immediately. We clearly said we probably will NOT be able to reach the previous owner since it has been a long time since the purchase. In the meanwhile, we insisted to have him take down the transformer to check if the brand name is labeled. It is only at this point, he, for the first time, got on a stool to exam our system. Surprisingly, with his first touch of the transformer, the light went on. He explained the issue was the connector. It was loose and now tightened back. He did NOT mention this is a temporary fix or suggested we should continue to pursue the transformer replacement, but later claimed that he had done so. If he had, we would certainly not accept a solution that is only good for a few hours. In fact, he quit opening the transformer as soon as the light went on to see if anything else was wrong. We found this very odd, especially since he had only been here for 10 minutes. Was this out of laziness? Was it because he had no idea what he was doing? We're not sure. But, what we are sure of is that within a few hours, the light again had stopped working. When we reached out to him, he simply stated that we should take down the light system and try to find the part number for the transformer. Wasn't this what we paid him to do!? Admittedly, this is not my area of expertise, which is why (like many of you reading this) we reached out for an expert. He also claimed many falsehoods, which I'd be more than happy to share the screenshots. I typically like to support small businesses, but strongly recommend you look elsewhere. read more

I needed some work done on outdoor lighting. I found Clar Electric on Yelp. After checking out the company and reading reviews I called and left a message for Jamie. He called me back immediately and setup an appointment for two days later. He completed the work under the estimated time. He is very friendly, personable and professional. This guy has been doing electrical work for years and is very trustworthy. I would recommend him and I plan to hire him gain. read more

Can't say enough GOOD things about Jamie and Clar Electric. We had a small job, prior to moving, that happened on a weekend. He answered my phone message quickly, came on that Saturday, was also on time, quick to solve and to fix, was very fair on his quote, and stuck to it. Jamie is knowledgeable, but also personable and honest. I have no hesitation recommending him to my neighbors and friends, and absolutely plan to use him as any need arises. read more

Found Jamie via Google search after finding a blown GFI in my kitchen. He came out on a Sunday afternoon to replace the recepticle. Great service! Would definitely call Clar Electric again for my electric work. read more

Jamie Clar of Clar Electric is great. He's pleasant, professional, and most important, very ethical, and honest. Being a single woman he could have easily taken advantage of my ignorance but he said it was just the circuit breaker that needed to be switched on. This is the second time I've used Clar Electric, and it's the second time he could have made up a big problem but he didn't. Both times my problem was minor. He spotted it immediately, fixed it, and charged me a minimum amount for the service call. I definitely recommend this company. read more

Jamie was terrific. The service was great, the price reasonable and Clar Electric will be our electrical contractor from now on. Did I mention great quick service on a holiday!! Thank you so much, for making our home safe and cool again. read more

From start to finish-these guys were great. Jamie, Phil, and Dan were so great to work with. They were friendly, informative, and CLEAN! I highly recommend Clar for your next electrical job! read more

My wife and I found Clar Electric on Yelp. We hired Clar to install a ceiling fan in my son's room. When there was a minor miscommunication about the project, Jamie came back as soon as he could and corrected the issue. Tom and Jamie were nothing short of professional and did an excellent job. Should we need any electrical work in the future, we certainly know who to call read more

Great guy. I needed an electrician to do some work to meet Schaumburg inspection requirements. Jamie did the work at a great price, took time to talk and explain everything and even found work that was out of code that a different electrician did. 100% satisfied. read more

I've had Jamie and his crew in on two occasions to help with electrical issues in my condo. Jamie has always been professional, honest, polite, and patient when I try to explain what I need by saying something like "That thing under the outlet cover." Great work at a fair price. I would not hesitate to call them again when I need electrical work. read more