Highlights Chicago
Highlights Chicago is a electrical provider in Chicago, IL serving Chicago and surrounding areas. Highlights Chicago provides professional electrical services in Chicago, IL. Contact Highlights Chicago for a free estimate.
About Highlights Chicago
Highlights Chicago provides professional electrical services in Chicago, IL. A family-owned electrical contractor serving the Chicagoland area for over 12 years, offering residential and commercial services, including panel upgrades, electrical service replacements, and EV charger installations. Our licensed electricians handle panel upgrades, outlet and switch installation, recessed lighting, ceiling fan wiring, circuit breaker replacement, whole-house surge protection, and EV charger installation. We follow NEC code requirements and pull permits for all work that requires them. Safety is our top priority and every job includes a thorough inspection. We offer free estimates for projects over $500 and emergency service for power outages and electrical hazards. Serving Chicago and the greater Chicagoland area. Licensed Illinois contractor. We understand the extreme temperature swings from subzero winters to hot summers that challenge every home system in the Midwest.
15 years in business
Services
Lighting Installation
FeaturedInstall recessed lighting, ceiling fans, chandeliers, or under-cabinet lighting. Includes fixture and wiring.
Starting at $250 / per fixture
Panel Upgrade
FeaturedUpgrade electrical panel from 100A to 200A. Includes new breakers, grounding, and city permit.
Starting at $1850 / per job
Electrical Troubleshooting
Diagnose tripping breakers, flickering lights, dead outlets, and other electrical issues.
Starting at $100 / per visit
EV Charger Installation
Install Level 2 electric vehicle charger in garage or driveway. Includes 240V circuit and dedicated breaker.
Starting at $650 / per install
Outlet & Switch Installation
Install new outlets, GFCI outlets, USB outlets, or dimmer switches. Includes wiring and cover plates.
Starting at $100 / per outlet
Location
5766 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60659
Chicago, IL 60601
Typical Electrical Costs in Chicago
$150–$600
Costs vary based on project scope, materials, and complexity. Get a free quote from Highlights Chicago to compare pricing in Chicago.
Hours of Operation
Services Offered
Lighting Installation
Install recessed lighting, ceiling fans, chandeliers, or under-cabinet lighting. Includes fixture and wiring.
$250
starting at
Panel Upgrade
Upgrade electrical panel from 100A to 200A. Includes new breakers, grounding, and city permit.
$1,850
starting at
Electrical Troubleshooting
Diagnose tripping breakers, flickering lights, dead outlets, and other electrical issues.
$100
starting at
EV Charger Installation
Install Level 2 electric vehicle charger in garage or driveway. Includes 240V circuit and dedicated breaker.
$650
starting at
Outlet & Switch Installation
Install new outlets, GFCI outlets, USB outlets, or dimmer switches. Includes wiring and cover plates.
$100
starting at
Reviews
4.4
10 reviews
10 reviews
Marc B.
Added recessed lighting to our living room and kitchen. The electrician helped us pick the right placement and color temperature. Room looks completely different. Quality electrical service. (Chicago)
Response from Highlights Chicago
We appreciate your continued patronage and your honest review. Your input helps us keep improving.
Tara S.
Wired our new build for smart home automation. Ethernet to every room, smart switches, and a structured wiring panel. Everything works flawlessly. Expert electrician near me. (Chicago)
Response from Highlights Chicago
We appreciate the great review! Customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Courtney L.
Our house is from the 70s and had some aluminum wiring. Highlights Chicago pigtailed the connections with copper at every outlet. Huge safety improvement. Peace of mind.
4 people found this helpful
Response from Highlights Chicago
We really appreciate this review! Our electrical team in Chicago works hard to deliver quality results. Thanks for your trust.
Marc B.
Added recessed lighting to our living room and kitchen. The electrician helped us pick the right placement and color temperature. Room looks completely different. Quality electrical service. (Chicago)
Nick C.
Installed a Level 2 EV charger in our garage. Had to run a new circuit from the panel. Everything was done to code and works perfectly. Good electrician near me. (Chicago)
Response from Highlights Chicago
We appreciate the great review! Customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Sage E.
Hired Highlights Chicago for electrical work in Chicago. Professional from start to finish. Showed up on time, communicated clearly, and the quality of work was excellent.
9 people found this helpful
Response from Highlights Chicago
Glad we could help with your electrical project! We take pride in serving the Chicago community. Thank you for the recommendation.
Scott G.
Rewired our pool pump and added underwater lights. Everything is up to code with proper bonding and GFCI protection. Knowledgeable about pool electrical requirements. (Chicago)
Response from Highlights Chicago
We appreciate the review! Always looking to improve and your input helps.
Sam T.
Rewired our 1960s home from knob and tube. Huge job but they were organized, clean, and passed all inspections. Our insurance company is happy too. Great electrician. (Chicago)
Response from Highlights Chicago
Thank you for the feedback! We are glad the experience was positive overall.
Kelly W.
Half the outlets in our kitchen stopped working. They traced it to a bad GFCI outlet and had everything back on in under an hour. Reliable electrical service. (Chicago)
Response from Highlights Chicago
We appreciate the great review! Customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Cindy O.
Did the electrical hookup for our solar panel installation. Permits, inspections, and interconnection agreement all handled. Professional electrical service for solar. (Chicago)
Response from Highlights Chicago
Wow, thank you! Our team will be so happy to read this. Reviews like yours make it all worthwhile.
Service Area
Serves Chicago and surrounding areas
Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated April 2026