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Experienced Chicago electrician
3 Generations of Chicago Electricians
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35 Years of Experience

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  • ABOUT US
    We have seen it all.
    Whether you need a smart thermostat installed in your high rise condo, a panel upgrade in your single family home, or recessed canned lighting installed in your restaurant, Skyline Electric (the best Chicago electrician out there!), has you covered. There is no project too difficult for us to tackle and we love a challenge.
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    You are in good hands.

    We have 35 years of experience on the job. All of our Chicago electricians are industry certified and possess years of on-the-job experience. Skyline Electric, is committed to keeping up with the latest advances in the field.

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    Jesse Parritz
    Jesse Parritz
    21:16 10 Jan 21
    Russell Wedge
    Russell Wedge
    15:22 28 Dec 20
    Top tier worksmanship and customer service at a fair price! Called on Christmas day and had someone at the unit in well under 24 hours. Kent completed the work perfectly.
    Anika Allen
    Anika Allen
    20:25 16 Dec 20
    Very professional and quick. My originally scheduled electrician from another company was a no show so I called Skyline, they were able to come a couple hours later. The job was finished in such a short amount of time and the customer service was impeccable. Would recommend!
    Cosmin Deaconu
    Cosmin Deaconu
    07:50 17 Nov 20
    very responsive and the person they sent (Bart) was wonderful. Accepts payment by Zelle, which is convenient.
    Dominique Pickens
    Dominique Pickens
    04:13 29 Oct 20
    Let me first say, that I have not officially retained Skyline for their services, but I wanted to give them a shout out for helping me when I was in a bind. I have been trying to close on my condo for 3 months now and have experienced several delays (none Skyline related) along the way. We were finally in the home stretch when my lender flagged the electrical panel as possibly needing repairs. This would yet again delay our closing which was particularly bad timing as our lease is running out and winter is quickly approaching. Due to me talking to Skyline over a month ago to inquire about an initial quote, I knew that the panel was working fine. So on short notice I reached out to them to craft a statement to send to my lender stating as such. I called them at 8:50 in the morning and by 9:50 I had not one but two statements from them that I could send to my lender to help me close on time.I will definitely give Skyline a call when I am ready to do an upgrade. Based on the reviews it sounds like their actual work is as phenomenal as their customer service. Thank you Skyline Electric!!
    Rebecca Bricker
    Rebecca Bricker
    21:25 04 Oct 20
    I can not say enough good things about this company. We had them install 26 lights, install a chandelier/fan box, replace 4 lights, move a light switch, add 2 outlets, move another outlet, and remove 2 different outlets. it was 3 full days worth of work, the guys were here right on time everyday, very friendly, and more importantly, trustworthy. They were responsive with all the questions, and flexible with changes we made after the quote. All the guys really know their stuff and double, if not triple check their work. Kent, the supervising electrician is like a magician when it comes to making things happen that most electricians would have to spend a lot of time figuring out how to make it work. It seemed like Kent researches the latest and greatest technology because he was able to comfortably explain all our options when it came to the different housings and light switches. We are extremely satisfied with the quality of their work and will be hiring them again in the future.
    Iris Connor
    Iris Connor
    20:44 24 Sep 20
    Perfessional and detailed on job.
    Michael Kennedy
    Michael Kennedy
    17:49 20 Sep 20
    Awesome job. Came on a Sunday morning to squeeze in a small job. Precisely the work I needed done.
    Brandon Stith
    Brandon Stith
    18:29 19 Aug 20
    I have used Kent and his team a number of times at a couple different properties and they always do an EXCELLENT job. They really know their stuff, the work is precise and professional, the team is fun, and they're efficient in getting things done quickly! VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEND you go with Skyline Electric!!
    Bartłomiej Ardecki
    Bartłomiej Ardecki
    02:09 17 Aug 20
    ALAN CHEN
    ALAN CHEN
    18:44 20 Jul 20
    Absolute pleasure having Kent come in and address a tricky light fixture problem. He did it quickly, efficiently, and professionally. It looks better than it did before!
    Samantha Sklar
    Samantha Sklar
    14:43 03 Jun 20
    I found this company based on google reviews, and they did not let me down. I had Kent wire my entire security system in my new home. He and his crew were not only a pleasure to be around (which is such a bonus), but cared about the quality of their work and that everything was done properly in a timely manner. Quotes were all accurate and fair. I would 100% use Skyline Electric again for further electrical needs.
    Emily Kuechenmeister
    Emily Kuechenmeister
    22:36 01 Jun 20
    Skyline Electric was incredibly responsive and got us an appointment the morning after I called which was amazing. Tom who came and did the work was friendly, professional, thorough and had the can-do attitude we needed after a series of failed attempts getting our internet hooked up. Tom helped us get a cord through the wall into our apartment that finally equipped us to connect to the Wifi. He was extremely skilled and knowledgeable about what to look for and where to insert/pull through the cord. He did it all seamlessly without even a scratch on any of the walls and was in and out within an hour. I would call Skyline and ask for Tom in a heartbeat if I needed anything else!
    Toby Knotts
    Toby Knotts
    16:42 21 Mar 20
    Kent showed up quickly and was very thorough, going through all the steps to narrow down the issue at hand. He was easy-going and explained every step he took to figure out our mysteryissue and voila! Found the problem in a nearby light switch... one that could have been very unpleasant if not discovered. Will gladly use again in the future!!!
    Katelyn Schroeder
    Katelyn Schroeder
    16:17 20 Mar 20
    I called this electrician from a recommendation from my realtor and Im glad I did. Before hiring Skyline, I had another electrician over to figure out why my microwave wasn't working and for 1 hour the OTHER electrician just put the test in and out of the plug, and after an hour they didn't fix anything but charged me. I called Skyline and they came over, understood what the issue was in a matter of minutes and came back the next day with all the supplies to fix my electrical box. Before they did that, I got an estimate from another company and they said it would be 3x more since they would replace the whole unit. Skyline said that was not needed, and helped me find a more adorable solution that fixed my problem! My microwave works now, my electrical box is compliant (before it was breaking all sorts of regulations) and Ive hired them again to work on some light fixtures. It's hard finding a trustworthy electrician and I'm glad I found one in Chicago. Will 100% recommend them to family and friends
    Jason C.
    Jason C.
    20:52 10 Mar 20
    Kent and Jeanette are awesome. Like others have mentioned, they are available by text (and phone if you prefer), and this really simplifies things.The...
    Jamie G.
    Jamie G.
    11:55 04 Mar 20
    Had a great experience with Skyline! Highly recommend. Jeanette is quick to respond and communicates via phone and text (makes things super easy!). We...
    Sal
    Sal
    22:52 17 Feb 20
    Reliable, professional, and quality work at a reasonable cost.
    Jeff Sussman
    Jeff Sussman
    17:28 14 Feb 20
    Being an experienced and thoughtful consumer, I have a quite clear understanding of what I need, and what to expect.Given that, I needed a really good and smart electrician to put up a ceiling fan in my bedroom. It was a difficult job.. THEY DID IT PERFECTLY... It was installed perfectly, they are BRILLIANT in that they didn't have to rip up my ceiling, which the other electricians insisted had to be done, to snake wires and conduit thru the ceiling and walls.. AMAZING..THE PRICE WAS RIGHT & THEY ARE KIND, LOVELY PEOPLE. THEY ALSO WORKED QUICKLY AND EXCEEDED ALL EXPECTATIONS... THE ENTIRE EXPERIENCE WAS TERRIFIC ❗
    Lateef_313
    Lateef_313
    03:40 08 Feb 20
    The wires on my hot water tank burned out. I called and spoke with Ken. He told me they would be here within the hour, and he'd come himself if everyone else was tied up. About 50 minutes later, he was here. About 40 minutes or so later, he not only repaired the wires, he also did on my other hot water tank (I'm in a multiunit). Needless to say, I hope I don't have any other electrical issues, but if I do, I told him I'd be reaching out to them. Thanks Ken!!!
    Karen L.
    Karen L.
    12:34 16 Dec 19
    Friendliest and most responsive home services business I've ever worked with. Was super easy to make an appointment to replace my fuse box with a switch...
    Megan McNiven
    Megan McNiven
    20:44 13 Dec 19
    Skyline Electric was AWESOME to work with! They showed up exactly around when they said they would and completed all the work quickly. They also went above and beyond by recommending that I not change all of the outlets that I originally was going to since they checked each one and tightened everything and they looked good! I appreciated the honesty and that they still checked them and tightened everything up. Great company & I will definitely be using them for all my future electrical needs!
    Catherine Hagbom Ma
    Catherine Hagbom Ma
    01:46 02 Dec 19
    If you are looking for a reliable, efficient, fantastic, and reasonably-priced electrician in Chicago, check out Skyline Electric. As homeowners, this was our first time dealing with electrical issues and it was hard to know who to trust. Jeanette promptly responded to our inquiry and Kent stopped by that weekend to fix our lighting when it was convenient for us. This company is a gem and we will be using them for all electrical issues that come our way in the future. Thanks, Skyline!
    Maria D
    Maria D
    19:18 22 Nov 19
    Skyline did a great job installing nest thermostats in my condo. We ran into some problems with the thermostat but Kent figured out a solution and didn’t leave until the job was done! I appreciate the quality work and would highly recommend Skyline Electric! Jeanette was great at coordinating the job with the building management at 400 N LaSalle and made it much easier on me...thanks Jeanette!
    Valerie P
    Valerie P
    17:58 09 Nov 19
    I had a superior experience with Skyline Electric. They are great electricians, handle the administrative details accurately and efficiently and they take the time to make sure the customer is happy with the outcome!When I called (after reading YELP reviews) I gave info on what problems I had (along with what I thought needed to be done). I was surprised to receive a call from the owner. He wanted to work with me over the phone to possibly resolve the issue (for free!) and eliminate the need for a service call. Who does that?? We weren't able to fix it, so his guys came out. Very professional and friendly. We still had problems with an old fixture. The owner came to work with his crew, but didn't charge me for this extra time. My bill was very reasonable and all matters were fixed. Skyline is now "my" electrician. They are a real find
    Lucy Mahoney
    Lucy Mahoney
    15:09 04 Nov 19
    I cannot say enough great things about Skyline Electric - Kent and Nic did an amazing job installing several light fixtures in my new condo. They were extremely knowledgeable, quick and professional, leaving the place spotless when they left. Jeanette in the office was also really great to work with - very communicative and responsive, even managing to get all of the necessary approval forms to my building's management office within 24 hours (which they hand delivered). I have already recommended them to friends and will definitely be using them for all of my future electrical needs!
    Kyle Mackey
    Kyle Mackey
    01:20 13 Oct 19
    I called several electrical companies on a Saturday night, many of which claimed to be "24/7." I quickly found out that they all take a message and call you back to you in the indefinite future.Luckily, I kept trying until I found Skyline. I was quickly connected to Kent. I explained my situation to Kent and he immediately diagnosed, explained, and solved the issue over the phone.It is rare to find someone so knowledgeable, efficient, and honest. If I have any other issues in the future, Skyline/Kent will be my first call.
    Neela Rad
    Neela Rad
    22:10 21 Sep 19
    My experience with Skyline electric has been nothing short of amazing. I needed help with fixing my thermostat for a line voltage HVAC system. It was a challenging job that not many could do and most of the people I reached out to were reluctant since the task involved was complex. Kent from Skyline electric was brilliant – he was knowledgeable and understood my need from our initial conversation.He even went the extra mile to ensure I was confident and comfortable with this installation by showing examples of successful installations at various other condos. He was prompt and very professional. He even recommended we install a four-position switch that would help set fan speed as required.I am completely satisfied with his quality of service and cost. I definitely would recommend him for any future electrical jobs.
    Becky Lin
    Becky Lin
    18:52 17 Sep 19
    Had a great first experience with Skyline Electric today installing my NEST thermostat in my apartment. Jeanette was great and explained what I needed to provide, Kent was very friendly and knowledgeable, and quickly installed a converter and the NEST, leaving it ready to go in less than two hours. Would highly recommend Skyline and will continue to use them!
    Natalia Perlova
    Natalia Perlova
    03:14 25 Jul 19
    These guys are great. I hired Skyline to fix the front and back lights for our 3 story building in Lincoln Park a couple of years ago, and had them work on multiple things for my own condo today. They are all very professional and knowledgeable!Both Kent from a couple of years ago, and Tom with his "buddy boy" helper 🙂 who were here today, did a great job. And when Tom did not have a tool he needed to cut the kitchen island cabinet, so that it would not crack, he called the office and had the right tools delivered very quickly. Jeanette, who is the owner (i think) and handles appointments, is awesome too. Highly recommend this company!
    Scott Austin
    Scott Austin
    11:58 12 Jul 19
    Full satisfied with these guys!! Great Services!!
    Nancy Bartolozzi
    Nancy Bartolozzi
    22:38 09 Jul 19
    Chris Carron
    Chris Carron
    14:51 08 Jul 19
    I'm not one to go out of my way to write reviews, but I feel compelled to do so for Skyline Electric. I truly cannot say enough good things about my experience. They were incredibly easy to work with and even managed to accommodate our urgent needs on a Sunday. Kent was very friendly and knowledgeable, and solved our problem within minutes. I will absolutely be calling them again whenever I have electrical needs.
    Anna Jeong
    Anna Jeong
    01:43 08 Jul 19
    I called on a Sunday, and Kent was able to come to the house ASAP (within 30 minutes). Over the phone, Kent immediately diagnosed the problem we had been dealing with for over a week. He was able to thoroughly explain the cause of the problem, the fix, as well as how to prevent a recurrence of the issue. He was extremely professional, and we will absolutely be using Skyline for future electrical work in our home. I would recommend the company to anyone looking for an experienced electrician.
    the_notorious_BUNNY
    the_notorious_BUNNY
    21:00 22 Jun 19
    100% endorse.Excellent service. A++. Quick. Friendly. Knowledgable. Fairly Priced.Kent is an expert electrician.Janette is really helpful with troubleshooting, scheduling, and responsiveness.My job involved diagnosing a dead track light section and repairing it.Will call Skyline Electric for my next electrical issue. High quality, professional operation,
    Julie Paris
    Julie Paris
    12:31 19 Jun 19
    I heard what sounded like fireworks going off in both my bathrooms at 4:30 AM. I called Skyline Electric and a sweet woman named Jeanette answered the phone sent Kent over to fix what could have eventually started a small fire if I had waited longer to call. Kent was SO nice and fixed it quickly. I probably woke them both up but they couldn’t have been nicer and more helpful. Would recommend to anyone!! Thank you!!
    Audrey Ferier
    Audrey Ferier
    20:07 23 May 19
    Kent and his team did an incredible job! We had recessed lights, pendants, and new light-switches installed by Skyline.- We had a great initial consult by Kent over the placement and size of the lights. This helped us a lot.- We used Halo Home recessed lights, its a new technology where the color warmth is changeable and dimmable from your phone. We had them installed and everything works perfectly.- The lights are perfectly alligned.- Gloves were used to avoid marks on the glass pendants.- Kent's team left the house in a clean state, great people, it was a pleasure having them over.- We received a call 2 weeks later if everything was still working. Great after care service as well!Overall exceptional work and service for a fair price! 200% recommended!
    Greg Holland
    Greg Holland
    15:56 09 May 19
    Thomas came over and fixed a hack electrical job. He walked me through it and made sure I was happy with everything before leaving. I'd recommend 100%
    Oscar Setiawan
    Oscar Setiawan
    21:23 18 Apr 19
    They were very prompt in getting back to me for a small job, explain the pricing, and was able to get someone to fix it on the same day. I will definitely use again!
    Braylen Fritz
    Braylen Fritz
    14:34 31 Mar 19
    He was fantastic and did a great job of explaining everything that he was doing. He was also patient enough to show me what he was doing and answering all my questions so that I could learn about the things he was doing.Totally professional!
    Alexander Golovin
    Alexander Golovin
    13:44 28 Mar 19
    Very professional and very transparent. They charge extremely fair prices for parts. I highly recommend.
    Abel Garcia
    Abel Garcia
    15:45 05 Mar 19
    The team at Skyline electric is definitely the best I’ve seen. Kent is the most intelligent, creative and passionate electrician I’ve ever met. Very honest, clean and never shys away from a challenge. I would recommend Skyline to anyone in the city of Chicago.
    Katherine E. Falco
    Katherine E. Falco
    19:16 05 Feb 19
    Don't look further for an electrician! Skyline is busy but more than worth the wait. We have a baby on the way and debated whether it was the right time financially to update the lighting in our dark home and when Kent, Alex, and Chris showed us the finished product, we were speechless! From start to finish they were on time, professional, kind, and, coming from someone who cleans the house after the cleaning woman leaves, they were immaculate! They even worked around my 120 lb dog who wanted to be one of the guys, saving us from having to take him to daycare. Can't say enough!
    Farhan Sardharia
    Farhan Sardharia
    02:30 28 Nov 18
    Kent is awesome. He’s polite, professional and knowledgeable about anything with wires. Highly recommended.
    Christine Ramsey
    Christine Ramsey
    20:44 25 Nov 18
    Long-story short, I was replacing an outlet and blew out the circuit breaker in the basement of my apartment building (who knew there were two). After calling 5 electricians on Sunday to no avail, Skyline walked me through the process over the phone to see if they could save me a $250 emergency visit and it worked, all fixed! Friendly and helpful, I will go nowhere else in Chicago now!
    Laura Brizgis
    Laura Brizgis
    15:21 12 Sep 18
    Kent was a wonderful electrician that went out of his way to come fix an issue on off-hours. He not only fixed the issue, but also installed three new smart-switches within an hour. He was friendly, helpful, and most importantly, I trust the work that he completed is done right and safely! Thanks Kent!
    Ken Moy
    Ken Moy
    22:18 15 Jul 18
    The AC wasn't working on a hot summer Sunday due to the AC switch in our home breaker unit having connection issues (some sparks and tiny fire). Called Skyline (Kent) on the same day and he stopped by within 45 minutes to fix the issue. He knew what the issue was immediately and was very efficient with his time. He even under charged us. Will definitely be calling him for all other electrical issues or upgrades in the future. We highly recommend Skyline Electic.
    Steven Sredzinski
    Steven Sredzinski
    16:06 29 Jun 18
    Kent was great to work with. We recently bought a home that needed extensive electrical work (replacing and moving an electrical panel) in order to install a new electric hot water heater and Kent and Aldo got it done quickly and at a reasonable price. Scheduling was very flexible - the job was done over the weekend which worked best with my schedule. Kent does quality work and doesn't cut any corners - it is rare to find a tradesman you can trust. We 100% plan to work with Skyline again in the future.
    Stephan Richford
    Stephan Richford
    16:17 02 Jun 18
    Kent and the Skyline team are awesome - hardworking, dependable and do great work.
    Nick McFadden
    Nick McFadden
    01:03 29 May 18
    Called on Memorial Day at 8:00 pm and they answered at home and walked me through fixing my problem. Very patient and helpful.
    Mark Cesarik
    Mark Cesarik
    01:49 05 Mar 18
    A good electrician is hard to find and I'm thrilled I was referred to these guys. Great work and ALWAYS finish at the low end of their estimates. True professionals who know their business. I'd give Kent and his team 10 stars if possible!
    Patchen Markell
    Patchen Markell
    15:26 19 Feb 18
    I needed somebody to figure out whether a problem I was having with some LEDs was serious or minor, and what I should do about it, if anything. Skyline returned my call within a couple of hours and communicated well about scheduling, and even though Kent's previous job ran a little long, he extended his workday to come check out the situation a couple of days later. After examining the equipment, talking things through, and following up the next morning, he gave me good, straight advice about my options, didn't try to push me toward expensive work that might not be necessary (I decided to wait), and, in the end, didn't even charge me for the visit. So, I can't testify to the quality of his electrical work, but I sure appreciated the integrity and the generosity. Very positive experience.
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