We went in looking for bathroom sconces and a kitchen chandelier…read more Sue was super helpful with pointing us in the right direction and pulled out some books for us to pull more ideas from. We need to get some measurements and will be back. Friendly and welcoming and super helpful!

Light Brothers associates are very friendly and helpful. There are great and some unique selections…read moreto choose from that you won't find in a regular store like Menards, Home Depot. Very reasonable on the pricing.

I found Chris via Yelp when I had a wall that start buzzing when I turned on a light switch,…read morecoupled with a three way switch that wasn't behaving normally anymore. No one I knew had any recommendations, so I contacted a few electricians on Yelp because I didn't know where to start. He responded quickly and was EXTREMELY helpful, talking to me on several calls to give an estimate and initial troubleshooting ideas, including suggestions for what to tell my building's engineer in case I opted to have the engineer try to fix it first. He had me send photos of my electrical panel and he mentioned the brand of breakers I had (Challenger) are known to be problematic and hazardous, so he suggested that I have them swapped out when I have the lightswitch fixed. He said my building engineer could probably do it if I preferred that, which would be less expensive. Because my building just changed maintenance/engineering companies earlier this year and I don't really know or trust the new engineer yet, I wanted to have an electrician do this to make sure it was done correctly. I was impressed by his Yelp reviews, Angie's List reviews, and BBB rating, so I hired him. Chris was super easy to work with to schedule the appointment, and he gave me a 2 hour window for when he'd arrive (and as it approached, he called/texted to update me on a more exact ETA). I ended up having him replace all my breakers, and he also replaced the three light switches that were faulty. He also swapped out my hardwired smoke detector, since my old one was past its prime. I pre-purchased the breakers and detector since I had a few days' lead time, so he only charged me for the switches and his time (which was spot-on with the estimate he gave me over the phone). He also went up on my roof when he saw the breaker for my AC unit seemed to not make sense for the size of my apartment, and sure enough it was not what the AC unit sticker said it should be. So he replaced that one with the correct amperage, which reduces the strain on the AC Unit (so it doesn't get damaged) and reduces the risk of a fire. He also found some problems with my building's roof and some building wiring that was exposed up there, which he photographed and sent to me so I could pass it along to the board and management company for them to handle. Chris is a super nice guy, and he was great at explaining what was wrong and what needed to be fixed without upselling me. I'm someone who stresses out about anything home maintenance because I'm terrified of something going tragically wrong, so I appreciated the info he shared. I've already recommended him to my neighbors in our building's facebook group, and I will definitely hire him again for any other electrical work I may need. (I may eventually get my life together and replace some ceiling light fixtures and install a fan. While in theory I could do it myself, I'd rather not accidentally electrocute myself. Plumbing and electric are the two things I don't mess around with, even for simple fixes).

Chris is very experienced and knowledgeable. Highly recommended for even the most complicated…read moreelectrical problems

We experienced several outages in our home due to faulty circuit breakers and Ryan helped us out on…read moreshort notice. He picked up the phone and reassured me that he can come out quickly and address the issue. In fact, he was able to diagnose the root cause over the phone and came prepared to resolve the issues. While fixing the issue, Ryan took the time to help me understand my electrical panel and explained the process of how he was going to fix the issue. After the work was completed, he ensured that there were no ongoing issues and that the work was completed to my satisfaction. At no point did Ryan come off as impatient or made me feel like he was rushing. He completed the fix quickly, but was very thorough in his work (something that comes with experience, practice, and being confident in the work). He was extremely kind and patient as he answered all of my questions. The rate Ryan charged was fair (i.e., no price gouging); especially given the short notice. I am definitely going to be calling on Ryan (no hesitation) for any future work that may require an electrician.

I called Ryan and got a rough quote on installing a new outlet in our old house which has sketchy…read moreelectrical and hidden mysteries behind the walls. Ryan came out promptly the next day when I requested and his work was professional and clean. He explained everything he was doing along the way and left everything just as good as it was when he arrived. His rate was very reasonable and the final job cost was very close to his rough estimate. I'd recommend Ryan for electrical work and would use his services again.

I've used T and D twice for general household electrical work. On time, diligent, friendly, clean,…read moreefficient, and fairly priced. In both cases the technician was able to answer questions unrelated to the work I ordered, in some cases making minor adjustments to the polarity of outlets and tightening up part of a vintage light fixture. Highly recommend!

Jose installed two fragile pendant lights for us. He was on time, efficient, and cleaned up after…read morethe job was finished. (It should also be mentioned, Jose seemed like an all-around nice/great person. Couldn't have asked for more!) Actual cost for the project came in at a lower price than the quote. I will call T&D if we need an electrician again!

The service was excellent and prices competitive. I dealt with Maria Walker, very knowledgeable and…read moreunderstanding of my needs. She went beyond with her service, I just hope Idlewood appreciates her expertise and outstanding customer service. Highly recommend Idlewood.

I have tried to give the Idlewood Barrington location my lighting business - twice! Both times I…read morewas completely ignored the entire time I was in the store. I wandered around, took photos, and had my list of questions in hand. There was a desk full of employees, and no other customers in the store. Literally no one acknowledged my presence or attempted to help me, either time. It was laughable. Will most definitely not return.

Nick is super helpful for all types of projects. Timely and effective. Highly recommend.read more

Nick responded quickly, was able to come out quickly and repaired the problem. He was fast,…read moreprofessional, tidy and reasonable, Highly recommend. I was very pleased

Strange company/difficult to communicate with Messy clean…read moreup- always picking up their plastic After years of service told me they could not service us anymore because we did not send them a check in time ( keep in mind they are have an archaic system and you cannot use anything from 2000s like venmo, zelle) I actually forget because who uses payments in form of check only They lied and said not doing our neighborhood anymore but when I questioned them about still using a neighbor who I gave them their business, they came around and said they had to remind to mail a check. Seriously? Not very polite and easy to work with Found a different company and it has been so much better... there are others out there. They even have electronic invoices.. imagine that. I would look around.

I've used Its a Wonderful light for my holiday lights and have always had a wonderful experience…read morewith their service and their displays. My neighbors have always complimented me on the lights every Christmas. When I saw that they now did all season patio lighting, I had to get a quote. I am once again impressed with their professionalism and awesome display that they did for my patio. The lights are beautiful and have made our summer that much more special, especially since we are stuck at home. I cannot tell you how pleased I am with their service and always quick response to my questions. I would recommend them to anyone looking to brighten up their patio or bring a romantic glow to any outside area of your home.

CM Electric provided outstanding customer service from start to finish, and I highly recommend this…read morecompany. Kate and Mike were wonderful to work with. They offered quick, very reasonable quotes, and the entire job was completed efficiently and with great attention to detail. We needed a Tesla charger installed, and Kate handled everything for us, including the permitting process. Cook County permits can take forever, but she stayed on top of every step. She followed up continuously, made sure our permit was accepted, and guided the project from the initial application all the way to the final inspection. She always responded quickly to my messages and emails, which I really appreciated. This level of professionalism and support is hard to find. I highly recommend CM Electric for any electrical work you need, and I plan to keep in touch with them for all my future electrical projects.

We hired CM Electric to install a Tesla Wall Connector at our home and couldn't be happier with the…read moreexperience. From the first call to the final inspection, everything was smooth and professional. The technician Doru was knowledgeable, punctual, and clearly experienced with EV charger installations. He helped us determine the best placement, made sure everything was up to code, and left the work area clean and organized. The installation looks great and works perfectly. They also made sure the installation met all ComEd EV Charger and Installation Rebate Program requirements and provided all the proper documentation we needed so we were able to successfully receive our ComEd rebate without any issues. If you're considering a Tesla charger installation, I highly recommend CM Electric. Reliable, efficient, and great to work with.