Chicago Outdoor Lighting Installation

Scott nelson & his team showed up on time. Installed lights. found an issue. called for & part. The president & brought the part, and the (Scott)job was completed quickly with high quality.

We contacted three companies seeking ideas/proposals for installing lights in our newly installed pergola. Owner Mike Potucek came out to provide his recommendations. Mike is clearly very knowledgeable about outdoor lighting and is passionate about his work. Mike provided his recommendation to install 9 low voltage LED solid brass light fixtures with stainless steel transformer. Mike noted he could place our existing lights which illuminate our trees and patio bricks into the new transformer. The lights automatically come on at dusk and turn off at the time of our choice. Mike and his team of two arrived on the agreed upon date and, as predicted, they had the lights installed in about 3 hours. The team took the time to hide the wires as much as possible and space the lights to provide appropriate coverage. Mike and his team went over the operation of the system and ensure all of our questions were answered. The work area was cleaned up and the table/chairs restored to their pre-installation location. The lights themselves are impressive and add a very good ambiance to the pergola/yard. The lights only illuminate the intended area and do not overwhelm the rest of our yard. We were so impressed with the experience that we asked Mike for an estimate for installing lights on the front of our house. Our overall experience was very positive-from Mike, to Kim in the office who responded to e-mail questions quickly and completely to the crew who assisted Mike. If you are looking to install outdoor lighting, contact Artistic Outdoor Lighting--I suspect you will be very pleased with the results.

We wanted to replace the existing, no longer working landscape lighting and start new. Artistic Outdoor Lighting was the right answer! Mike is outstanding - very professional, responsive, on-time, listens, answered all our questions, and provided great ideas for the illumination design. The nighttime demonstration was invaluable. When the work was completed the only sign of them being at the house was the beautiful lighting. They removed and disposed of the old lighting. I highly recommend this company - you will be amazed at how your landscape and house can look with Artistic Outdoor Lighting's design and installation

Alex and B were great! Alex was patient with me when I had to leave for a bit to purchase the correct outdoor light fixture. They both were thorough and very efficient. Quality work! I look forward to using Bright sparks electric in the future.

Mike from Artistic Outdoor Lighting came out to give us not only an estimate but lighting ideas and even a lighting demonstration! We liked the fact that Mike did not try to "sell" us but let his lighting set up and demonstration speak for itself. He was on time, knowledgeable and friendly. They were able to come out the following week to install our new lights in the front, side and back patio area of our home and they even converted our two coach lights at the end of the driveway to run on the same system. The new lighting looks awesome!

Efficient and offered suggestions for future outdoor lighting. Jeff was professional and polite.

Matt installed a new outdoor security light with it's own switch and a new light fixture outside the back door also with a switch. There were no existing fixtures so both of these required cutting through the soffit and even the brick to run new wiring and conduit. He also replaced an old existing security light as well, changing the incorrect wiring to bring it up to code with conduit and a new switch. He installed a new fluorescent ceiling fixture in the garage, replacing the switch as well. All the other garage light switches and receptacles were also replaced. Matt replaced two outdoor receptacles with new GFCI's, including the in-use covers which are required by code. He re-wired an indoor outlet, removing it from the wall switch that controlled it. Matt has been to our house a number of times, helping us through the renovation of our house which we purchased in October of 2013, first with replacing the outdated and inadequate electrical panel, installing ceiling fans, new lighting, new circuits, all new switches and receptacles, running conduit in the basement for various things and other miscellaneous projects to numerous to remember. We will call Matt again when we are ready for more outdoor lighting after we fix up our patio area and also for more basement wiring at some point. From the beginning we have been impressed with Matt's knowledge and professionalism. We've appreciated his suggestions and opinions on various things that we were unsure about. He is friendly, patient, and fair in his pricing. Don't hesitate to call him.

Steve Stevenson was our handyman. He has a great work ethic & attitude including creatively troubleshooting why an outdoor light wasn't working (wire snapped) & cut/replace the wire so we didn't have to order a new light. He was great! Thank you for sending him to our home. We will definitely request him in the future.

Really one of the best experiences we have had with a contractor! Alex was very professional and accommodating when he took the initial call. Get this...they showed up EARLY for the work! Not just on time but early! Jose came to the house and finished the work quickly and competently. He was extraordinarily knowledgeable and polite. When the work was complete, there was no sign he was here other than the new lights! Thank you so much for a stress free experience!

My company has used Exel for all of the electrical work for our properties since discovering Omar on Angie's List. His prices are competitive, his work is neat, orderly and to code. We intend to continue our relationship with his company for the foreseeable future.