I had a great experience with Kinetic Energy. I called because I was experiencing a "partial outage". Daniela very kindly explained why it might be an electric company issue and suggested that I call KE after ascertaining that it's an electric company issue. After finally speaking directly with the electric company and requesting an outage report, the electric company recommended that I call KE "just in case". I called and spoke to Katie, who scheduled an appointment for me. Doug and Harry arrived within 30 minutes. They very courteously and patiently explained the issue. Which was in fact, an electric company issue. The detailed information provided to me by Doug and Harry was helpful for me when I had to call the electric company back. I'm very pleased with the customer service that I received from KE. read more

I cannot say enough good things about Kinetic Energy. The team of Sam, Ian and Doug did a great job. I had quite a list of electrical "To- Do's " and they completed them in great fashion. Plus the fact that the they left the job-site super clean cannot be over-looked. If you need electrical work done, this is the business to call. read more

I used Kinetic Energy after a lackluster experience with another company. Kinetic has been a joy to work with (though no one wants electrical issues!). Even when they are busy, they are quick to respond and they always arrive on time and are able to identify issues and fix anything that's needed. Even for scheduled light fixture installations, they've been quick and always keep me informed of what they've done and work efficiently. They've also always cleaned up spotlessly which is always helpful. Solid, trustworthy electricians. read more

GREAT people to work with. Esp if you're near the oak park, river forest, forest park area. I accidentally checked the box for "find similar estimates" on yelp when I tried to contact these guys so I ended up with like 10 estimates. Some of them were 3 times the price. Some of them said "no you can't do that". They were wrong. The folks at kinetic know the local codes. They dealt with the permits and the village and were even willing to chase down comed if needed which wasn't necessary. There were 3 ways to solve my ev needs and theirs was the quickest, lowest price, and most efficient for my location. Got a super clean install for an EV charger and can now charge in hours vs overnight. From the estimate to the installation, pleasure to work with. read more

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Fantastic experience with Kinetic Energy. I have a old fixture that the transformer died on. The mfg. was no longer in business and the part was unavailable through their normal distributors. The were able to find the part on eBay and were able to make the repair. It would have been very easy to say the part was no longer available and be done with it but the searched it out and the light is working great, Special thanks to Dani and Traci in the office and to Ben and Sam the electricians. Great experience fair prices! Highly endorsed read more

I am going to make this as short as possible without skimping on the important details. Purchased a home in Forest Park which required some outdoor electrical work to be completed to be in compliance with the Village Inspector's requirements. It is my understanding that this is very basic work and most older homes in the Village require this work upon sale. Hired Kinetic based on recommendation from my agent and Yelp/Facebook/Nextdoor reviews. The prior owner received a quote of $1200 for the work from another company - I sent that estimate to Kinetic and asked if they could match it. They sent out someone to take a look and afterwards quoted me at $1400 via email. I agreed to the $1400 (also via email) as the company was so highly rated and I wanted it to be done correctly. Sequence of events: 1. Work was performed - required the power to be out from 8am to around 5pm on a weekday. 2. Village inspector and Kinetic rep returned to do the post-work inspection. The work failed inspection. I'm not exactly sure how you fail inspection on a routine job. 3. They came back on a Saturday morning to correct the work. Re-inspection occurred 4 days later and it passed. I was told more than once that they would be reducing the bill due to my pain and suffering - having failed inspection and because we had to have our power out for another 3 hours to have the issue corrected. At this point I was still considering a 3/5 review as the rep was very apologetic about this whole mess and came out on a weekend as we are WFH during the week and need power. 4. Received the invoice totaling $1712 due after a $250 "pain and suffering discount". Emailed them back as I'm not sure how $1400 became $1,962 when it was supposed to be less than the original estimate for my trouble. They said they had a conversation with my husband about additional charges? No way in hell that happened. Nonetheless, they said it happened when the in person estimate was made. However, we received the written estimate for $1400 after the in person estimate. Anything that was (or wasn't) discussed should have been reflected in the written estimate. 5. They agreed to $1400 to "put this job behind us" and we paid it so I could be done with the mess as well. I have all of this in writing and I keep meticulous notes on anything that I pay for. I didn't even want to waste any more keystrokes on this, but since I hired them partially based on Yelp reviews, I felt that I needed to share my experience. I am giving them 2 stars only because everyone was pretty pleasant. Just wish it would have turned out better. They also drilled a large screw through my newly-finished porch. No warning on that. Picture attached. read more

Kinetic Energy - about 3/4in of a very large screw drilled into my porch. - Electricians Near Me

Big shout-out for Ivan and David from Kinetic Energy, who recently came out to install a new light fixture in the bedroom and a new outlet in the basement. I am always impressed with the high level of service from all of the electricians at Kinetic, but was especially amazed when I saw how carefully Ivan and David had protected the bedroom from any dust from the installation - they covered the bed and rug with lots of plastic sheeting and wore booties inside the house. Both were installed perfectly! Thanks again... read more

Came out fast and fixed my electrical issue fast as well. Great prices and great service. I highly recommend Kinetic Energy!!!

Excellent service and great value! We had Kinetic upgrade our electrical service last summer and highly recommend them!

Shout out to Douglas who was amazing!! He was very kind and polite. He installed the new light fixture and offered to take the old one as well as recycle the box of the new one. The finished job looks amazing! read more

I have used Kinetic Energy for a myriad of small projects over the years including installing and outdoor backyard fixture. So when the decision was made to rewire the entire home, Kinetic Energy was a no brainer and they are on Berwyn's coveted "list of approved electricians". I knew I would have a carefree completion of this major undertaking. My home was left clean daily over the multi week project, and the staff was very mindful of my need to corral my special needs pets so they would not try to "supervise" them. I had some odd fixtures placed as I am moving to a retro aesthetic and there were no issues. Very satisfied! read more

I used Kinetic for a variety of small projects at a building I used to own in Oak Park. Always did quality work. The electricians were always friendly and great about explaining what was wrong. Would always recommend them. Kinetic installed a motion-sensor light on my garage. Less than a year after it failed. Called them. They check the records, called me back within an hour and had a guy out here by noon. He tested it and it was defective. Three hours later I had new light on my garage at no cost. read more

Needed two new light fixtures installed. There was a mix up on schedule but they were able to send someone same day. Issac did a great job and made sure everything back in place. read more

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Best electricians in Chicagoland! Kinetic Energy has worked on several small to medium sized tasks. Each time it's worked out very well. They were able to carefully fix or enhance the electrical jobs we requested and do so swiftly. Kinetic offers competitive prices and are quick to schedule appointments to get the work completed. In my opinion, perhaps the best thing about Kinetic is the electricians who work there are all super professional and personable so if you're interested in discussing the technicalities of their work - like what caused the problem, how it was fixed, etc. - they're happy to talk about it. Of course, the electricians there are super knowledgeable too - it's a prime example of a company's best asset being their employees. Not fun to have electrical issues and yes I'd rather spend money elsewhere than on electrician fees, but with Kinetic I've always felt super comfortable and satisfied collaborating with them at a fair price. Highly recommend using them if you have home improvement projects involving electricity! read more

Great communication and great quality of work. Their team explains things very well and gives you options. That's always a good thing. Will continue to use Kinetic for all my electrical needs! read more

It's been hard to find a great electrician but Kinetic has been wonderful. I believe Doug helped us both time. First time, what we thought would be expensive was not. That was great news. Second time, he fixed everything great. Honest and great company to work with. read more

I used Kinetic Energy for big project; second story remediation removing existing knob and tube. I can't say enough positive things about my experience. Ted, Ivan, Isaac and Carlos did great work. They were punctual, respectful, friendly, and cleaned up every day they left. They know how to get around old Oak Park houses. Communication was very good. I added a few things to the project list and they were patient with me and happy to complete all of the additional work. I would not hesitate to hire them again. read more

Absolutely great company to deal with from initial quote, consultation, customer service and installation point of view. The entire team was a pleasure to deal with, and communicated throughout the process for install, permits, and inspections. We had some new power sockets installed for our laundry area and the job was very neat and smooth. Would highly recommend and will be working with Kinetic again in the future! read more

Words can explain how pleased I am with the job done by Team Kinetic Energy. This is the second time I've used this company and again, I am pleased with what was done. I will call on Kinetic Energy each time for all of my home improvement needs. read more

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Arrived on time, got the job done (fixing a previous job by another provider that didn't go well that I didn't want to come back), and cleaned up the work area in my condo. All for a very fair price. Will call them again for my next electrical project! read more

I cannot tell you how often Ted and his team at Kinetic have helped me. From Traci on the phone calming me down (because electric freaks me out) to David installing lights I appreciate them above and beyond. Knowing I can trust them and that they are a call away to support this old house is a comfort. Thank you! read more

I recently purchased a house and needed to do a few repairs to the electrical system to get it up to code. Ted from Kinetic came out to do an inspection and provide an initial estimate. He was very friendly, thorough and talked through several repair options to fit within my budget constraints. Specifically, I had to have an old electical panel removed, my meter moved, and the system correctly grounded and bonded to the water line. The team that performed the work did everything exactly as described in the estimate, and it only took a few hours. I was extremely happy with the quality of the work and would absolutely use Kinetic again for future electrical work. read more

The two people who came to install a ceiling fan, two sconces, and add a switch in a vintage apartment were efficient and knowledgeable. $125/worker/hour which seems like the standard rate, with no dilly-dallying. read more

Called to have some GFCI outlets and a faulty light switch replaced. All were fixed in no time, they even identified another outlet that needed to be upgraded to a GFCI per code which was appreciated. The electrician was very polite and explained the work being done. Also had them evaluate the safety of my microwave circuit, checked the wiring and connections and breaker. Appreciate the safety precautions taken as electrician wore shoe coverings and a mask while in my home. Would use them again for sure, great local business. read more

Kinetic has been great, as a single mom, who works full time, not in the electrical industry. I am so grateful to have a company like Kinetic out there. I am a new home owner, and the home I purchased needed some upgrades. Kinetic responded to my needs, sent someone out immediately. The work was completed in a timely fashion and I was not overcharged, which was my biggest fear. I will continue to use and recommend Kinetic. If you want fair outstanding service Kinetic won't let you down. read more

We had an electrical issue come up and Kinetic Energy responded immediately. We were under a time constraint and Tracy called back and was able to schedule an electrician the next day. Carlos was able to find the problem and solve it immediately. Both Tracy and Carlos are true professionals. It is so hard to have someone call you back let alone do a great job. kinetic energy did both. They will be our go-to from here on out. read more

I continued to use Kinetic for a slew of electrical projects around my home until I moved June 2016. The projects included several repairs, the replacement of numerous lighting fixtures, and the installation of an electric baseboard heater in a finished basement. I am sure the total spent far exceeded several $k, and I am sure I got great value for my $$. During the course of my time working with Kinetic, I met several of his crew members and came to trust each and everyone of them. But no matter what, Ted, the owner, always answered the phone, returned calls promptly, scheduled all projects, and dropped by the house often to inspect work. I will miss the reliability and craftsmanship of Kinetic. I wish them the best. read more

I would give Dan from Kinetic Energy 5 stars but the business as a whole 3-4 stars. Dan was a pleasure to work with. He is extremely efficient and his work is very clean and presentable. I was not too impressed with the proposal process. Multiple items were missed resulting in our house not passing the city building inspection. It will cost an extra $1,500 more then initially quoted (I didn't know this till the 1st job was completed and the city said we didn't pass inspection). It was not a pleasant surprise when when you have already spent thousands. Just be aware the price on the proposal might not be all you have to pay. read more

Ted was very responsive to my email and finding a time that worked for both of us. Dan and one other person showed up right on time. I actually thought they were just going to provide an estimate and leave, but they did all the work right on the spot. The dimmer I purchased didn't work so I need to return it, but Dan said once the new one comes in, he will come in and install it for free. This was a real nice surprise and obviously something he didn't have to offer. The job took 2 hours. They were both a pleasure to work with and will be my go-to electricians in the future. read more

We turned to Kinetic Energy a couple years ago on the recommendation of a neighbor, after another electrician did some inadequate work. They're now the only electricians we'll work with. They have installed lights and ceiling fans and wired our 1914 house for ethernet. Recently we had a couple scary incidents with the old cloth-covered wires... what seemed like shorts in two different spots in the house. They showed up same-day to fix everything, and took extra time to explain to us what had happened. It's a relief to know we're safe in our house! read more

Doug and Carlos just installed 4 inch can lights in the living room of my new house, and the room looks terrific - a vast improvement! Doug and Carlos were on time, very professional, did a great job - just great guys. They moved the furniture for me and cleaned up afterwards - couldn't even tell that they had been there, except for the beautiful new lights. Can't recommend them enough. Joan A read more

I set up an appointment to have someone come out and look at a crackling noise in a light switch. I then googled the symptoms and found out that I just need to replace the switch. I called Kinetic back and canceled my appointment. They called me back 20 seconds later and gave me a helpful tip on how to install the switch. Kinetic Energy since then has worked on my parents house and mine in Oak Park and we have both been very happy with their service and friendly personable electricians. read more

Where to start.... Ted is a true professional, we received the quote promptly and were able to schedule an appointment on the spot. Carlos showed up exactly at 9am and dove right in. Extremely friendly guy who knows his stuff. Local guy who lives in the OP area most of his life. Not only did he do the job assigned perfectly, he fixed two of my doors!!! We are now continually feeding them more jobs as I type this. Highly recommended! Edit: Carlos came back to label the fuse box today. He was searching for some wires that were not contacted. He found two large gaps where my current contractor left where the new rooms met the main house. If he didn't find these I would be in a world of hurt come the next storm! At this point, I can not recommend high enough! read more

Kinetic to the rescue! Even in the middle of a pandemic, I was able to get an apt to fix much needed lighting issues in my house! I have used them once before and was so happy to have them back... even got to meet Ted! So friendly, knowledgeable and fast! I would highly highly recommend Kinetic for anything electrical that you need! Awesome people all the way around!! read more

Can't say enough good things about Kinetic Energy! Their communication and customer service are always on point. We've used them for our electrical needs in our own home and as an interior designer we recommend them to our clients as well. There quotes have always been affordable and fair. Thanks so much Kinetic! read more

Worked with Ted on a job in La Grange Park. He and his crew did a great job running 2 lines to the Space Pak central air system we installed. Pricing was fair has well. All work completed in a timely manner. Thanks Kinetic Energy. Sincerely Ted Assured Air. read more

Ted and his crew did everything you'd hope for right. Ted showed up to give me a very reasonable estimate on the day I called. The team showed up on time on the agreed upon date, with covers for their shoes and everything they needed to do an efficient job ( since I was paying by the hour for labor I appreciated this). They noted, explained, and then corrected a couple of other electrical system errors that they encountered. The work was neatly done and they cleaned up before they left. Not a speck showed they'd been there. All in all a great consumer experience on my side. read more

Typical contractor who doesn't commit. Came for a walk thru for an estimate but no follow up and no estimate.

I had a problem that two other local electric companies couldn't fix - pulling wire up to a second floor laundry to turn a 20 amp outlet into a 30 amp outlet. Well, one of them wanted to charge a small fortune to attempt it, and another said he didn't think it could be done. Carlos came out with a helper, looked things over, and had me fixed up the same day. He stopped by later with two cover plates to choose from, which he didn't even have to do, in my opinion. Was super professional and friendly the whole time. And the price I paid was reasonable. So it's not like I hope I have future electrical problems or anything, but if I do I'm never calling anyone else as long as I live in River Forest. read more

Kinetic replaced three light fixtures in my new condo, removed two can lights, reconfigured some wall switches (reducing the number of switches I had) and put a fan/light in my living room where there was no pre-existing overhead light. This required cutting two holes in the ceiling and took some time. Both electricians were very professional and worked diligently. They were very clean, setting up a plastic tent-like thing to make sure dust/debris was contained when they cut into the ceiling. I'm really pleased with the work and would definitely recommend Kinetic! read more