Hear from Our Customers
You flip a switch and nothing happens. Or worse, you smell something burning near an outlet and your stomach drops. These aren’t problems you can ignore or push to next week.
Most homes in South Holland were built in the 1940s and 50s. That means electrical systems designed for a few lamps and a radio, not modern kitchens, home offices, and EV chargers. When your breaker trips for the third time this month or your lights flicker every time the AC kicks on, it’s your electrical system telling you it’s maxed out.
We handle the urgent stuff. Burning smells that make you nervous. Outlets that spark when you plug something in. Breakers that won’t stay on. Panel upgrades for homes that need more capacity. New circuits for EV chargers that your current setup can’t support. The work gets done right, passes inspection, and you stop worrying about whether your house is safe.
We’ve been the local electrical company South Holland calls when something goes wrong. For a quarter century, we’ve responded to emergency calls, upgraded outdated panels, and installed new circuits in homes across this area.
We’re licensed, bonded, and insured. Every job meets current electrical code. We offer discounts for military, first responders, seniors, teachers, and students because this community has supported us for 25 years.
Most of our work is residential, though we handle commercial projects too. Our focus is solving problems fast for homeowners who need their electrical system working again. You call, we show up, we fix it.
You reach out because something’s wrong. Maybe your lights are flickering, maybe you’re smelling something burning, maybe your breaker keeps tripping. We ask a few questions to understand what’s happening and schedule a time that works for you.
Our electrician shows up and diagnoses the actual problem. Not what you think it might be, but what’s really going on. Sometimes it’s a simple fix. Sometimes your panel needs an upgrade because you’re pulling more power than it was designed to handle. We explain what we found, what it’ll take to fix it, and what it costs before we do anything.
Once you approve the work, we get it done. All work is code-compliant and gets inspected if required. When we leave, your electrical system works the way it should. No flickering. No burning smells. No breakers tripping every time you run the microwave.
Ready to get started?
Emergency electrical repairs are what we do most. Flickering lights, power outages, outlets that don’t work, burning smells near electrical panels. These are the calls we take at night, on weekends, whenever your electrical system decides to act up.
Panel upgrades and service changes make up a big part of our work here. About 50% of American homes get 100 amps or less. That’s not enough when you’re running central air, a modern kitchen, home electronics, and trying to add an EV charger. We upgrade panels so your home can handle what you’re actually using.
EV charger installation requires more than just mounting a charger on your wall. About 20% of homes need electrical work before the charger can even go in. We assess your current panel capacity, add circuits if needed, and install the charger so it works without overloading your system. South Holland homeowners switching to electric vehicles need their electrical setup ready for that kind of draw.
We also handle new circuit installation for appliances, lighting upgrades, and any electrical work that needs doing. Every job is performed by licensed electrical contractors who know South Holland’s housing stock and what these older homes typically need.
Your breakers trip frequently. Your lights dim when you turn on major appliances. You smell burning near your panel or outlets. These are the clearest signs your panel is overloaded.
Most South Holland homes were built when electrical demands were a fraction of what they are now. If your panel is 60 or 100 amps and you’re running modern appliances, central air, and considering an EV charger, you’re likely pushing or exceeding capacity. The average electrified home needs around 121 amps.
We inspect your current panel, calculate your actual electrical load, and tell you whether an upgrade makes sense. Sometimes you just need a circuit added. Sometimes the whole panel needs replacing. We’ll explain what you’re working with and what your home actually requires.
Flickering lights usually mean loose wiring, an overloaded circuit, or a failing connection somewhere in your electrical system. It’s not something to ignore.
Sometimes it’s a simple fix like tightening a connection or replacing a faulty switch. Other times it signals a bigger problem like an overloaded panel or outdated wiring that can’t handle your home’s electrical load. In older South Holland homes, flickering often happens when the electrical system is maxed out.
The danger depends on the cause. Loose connections can arc and create fire hazards. Overloaded circuits can overheat. If your lights flicker regularly, especially when certain appliances kick on, get it checked. We’ll trace the problem, fix the root cause, and make sure your wiring is safe.
Maybe. It depends on your panel’s capacity and what else you’re running. EV chargers pull significant power, and if your panel is already near its limit, adding one will trip breakers and cause problems.
We assess your current setup first. If you have a 100-amp panel and you’re running AC, a dryer, an electric stove, and other high-draw appliances, there’s probably not enough capacity left for a charger. About 20% of homes need panel upgrades before EV charger installation.
If your panel has room, we add a dedicated circuit for the charger. If it doesn’t, we upgrade your panel first, then install the charger. Either way, you end up with a charging setup that works reliably without overloading your home’s electrical system.
Stop using that outlet immediately. Unplug anything connected to it. If the smell is strong or you see smoke, shut off power at your breaker and call us right away.
Burning smells near outlets usually mean overheating wires, loose connections, or faulty outlets. All of these can cause electrical fires. Sometimes it’s an outlet that’s worn out from years of use. Sometimes it’s wiring that’s deteriorating or connections that have come loose over time.
Don’t wait on this one. Electrical fires often start small and hidden inside walls. We’ll inspect the outlet, check the wiring behind it, and fix whatever’s causing the problem. If it’s isolated to one outlet, the fix is straightforward. If it’s a wiring issue, we’ll trace it and make sure everything is safe.
Most panel upgrades take one full day, sometimes two depending on the scope of work and whether we’re also doing a service change. Your power will be off during parts of the installation.
We coordinate with your utility company to disconnect and reconnect service. We remove your old panel, install the new one, reconnect all your circuits, and make sure everything is working properly. If your home needs updated wiring or additional circuits, that adds time.
The work has to pass inspection, which we schedule once the installation is complete. You’ll have a modern panel that can handle your home’s electrical load, with room for future needs like EV chargers or additional circuits. The upgrade is disruptive for a day, but it solves capacity problems permanently.
Yes. Electrical emergencies don’t happen on a schedule. When you’re dealing with power outages, burning smells, sparking outlets, or any situation that feels unsafe, we respond.
Emergency calls get priority. We understand that some electrical problems can’t wait until Monday morning or regular business hours. If your panel is sparking, your outlets are smoking, or you’ve lost power and don’t know why, those need immediate attention.
We’ve been handling emergency electrical repairs in South Holland for 25 years. We know these homes, we know the common issues, and we know how to diagnose and fix problems quickly. Call us when something goes wrong, and we’ll get someone out to assess and resolve the issue as fast as possible.
Local Resources
