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Scott Nelson Electric Inc

Electrical Service, Lighting Service, Ceiling Fan Service,

About us

My name is Scott Nelson. My company is called "SCOTT NELSON ELECTRIC"because I want my own name to be on every job we do. I have been in the electrical trade for over 25 years. I went to trade school school through "Associated Builders and Contractors Electrical Apprenticeship Training Program"(A.B.C.)shortly after completing high school.I am noticed by the "National Bureau of Apprenticeship Training"(N.B.A.T.)as a Journeyman Electrician. I worked for 14yrs. with contractors from the north shore,n.w. suburbs,and northern illinois. "QUALITY ELECTRICAL REPAIRS & INSTALLATIONS"is the best way to explain our service. We believe that being "neat & tidy"is one of the best ways of showing how much we respect our customers,and their homes.Our goal is 100% customer satisfaction.

Business highlights

25 years of experience

Services we offer

Electric vehicle charge stations, troubleshooting, recessed lighting, dimmers, panel changes, service revisions, indoor & outdoor receptacles, landscape lighting, post lights, garage lines, chandeliers, pendant lights, wall sconces, coach lights, cabinet lighting, GFCI protection, whole house surge protection, exhaust fans, security lighting, motion detectors, photo cells, pool & spa wiring, phone lines, cable tv lines, HDwiring, ceiling fans & controls, ethernet & computer lines.

Amenities

Eco Friendly Accreditations

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Warranties

Yes

Senior Discount

5%

Accepted Payment Methods

  • American Express
  • Check
  • Visa
  • Discover
  • MasterCard
Reviews
4.9351 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
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Murray G.
Sep 2024
5.0
Electrical Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000
Nelson Electric is the best electrical contractor I’ve used in my thirty-eight years of owning and updating my homes. It is difficult to find an excellent contractor who is willing to take on a major remodeling project in old construction, and who handles it efficiently, cost-effectively, and with perfection. This time we were remodeling a 110 year-old bathroom. When we got down to the studs, joists, and rafters, the plans were worthless because of all the surprises. Unphased, the crew was able to trace every hidden wire to destination and source, re-route them as needed, install a new, larger, circuit breaker box, pull wire through neatly, clearly identify and label everything, and finish beautifully the lighting, overhead heating, floor heating, and exhaust fixtures, making for a beautiful bath. Thank you, Scott!

Kevin M.
Dec 2023
5.0
Electrical Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$425
Awesome job, super fast

Paul C.
Apr 2023
5.0
Electrical Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$170
Very good job

William P.
Dec 2022
5.0
Electrical Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Scott Nelson Electric provided excellent service from start to finish. Our call was responded to promptly. The electrician arrived on time, quickly assessed the problem, and efficiently fixed it. He was very professional and did a thorough job. He respected our property and did a meticulous clean-up afterward. We are very pleased with the results. We highly recommend Scott Nelson Electric.

Kathy B.
Sep 2022
5.0
Electrical Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$195
Fantastic!!!

Fred F.
Jan 2022
4.0
Electrical Service, Lighting Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$290
Set an appointment for the following week. Scott will need to order new lights and dimmers for the project and we set an appointment for January 8, 2022. Electricians called and said they were running one hour late with one of their jobs. Had problems locating the transformer boxes as two were hidden behind the cabinets and they couldn't gain access to them. They were able to replace the strip lighting above the sink area and said if I could find a replacement puck light for one location, they would be able to come back and install it, but indicated it would be more economical for us to have another job for them to do. We did have another project that was discussed. I would have preferred that the electricians try to find the replacement puck light rather than me having to do all the footwork.

Melissa K.
Jan 2021
5.0
Electrical Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
These guys were great communicators, gave a fair quote, and did an excellent job with a new outlet install. Highly recommended and I'd definitely hire again.

Joan M.
Nov 2020
5.0
Electrical Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$155
Scott came out to trouble shoot our electrical problem when we could not get 4 other electrical companies to call us back. They quickly discovered the problem and made repairs. They were knowledgeable, professional and personable. Definitely recommend them and will definitely use them again when needed.

Sharon S.
Jul 2020
5.0
Electrical Service, Ceiling Fan Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$765
These guys were excellent. Two workers showed up promptly at the starting time, checked out the job and explained everything they would be doing. They used tarps to keep things clean and were very careful carrying in ladders and supplies. They asked questions to make sure it was exactly what I wanted and made suggestions where needed. They did a great job at a great price!! I would definitely use them again and recommend them to anyone who needs electrical work done.

Alan Z.
Jun 2020
5.0
Electrical Service, Ceiling Fan Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
They were on time, friendly, neat, and efficient. Excellent work. Wouldn't hesitate to hire them again!

Fred M.
May 2020
5.0
Electrical Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
I needed this quick in order to close on a house sale. Scott scheduled my service within 2 days. Tech showed up on time and did a great job. Professional service all around and reasonable priced.

Donald M.
Feb 2020
5.0
Electrical Service, Lighting Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$140
Excellent. Eric did a great job. He was quick but thorough and explained what he was doing along the way. Also, as a bonus, he told me where I could get an odd-shaped light that I had been trying to replace with no luck for a long time. I would definitely use Scott Nelson Electric again.

Mark L.
Jan 2020
5.0
Electrical Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$878
Great. 2 guys took just over 3 hours to install. Did a nice job. Very courteous.

Donald M.
Aug 2019
5.0
Electrical Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Excellent. Eric and Phil were professional, knowledgeable, and hard-working. Both of them gave me great advice about what my options for repair were (what kind of fixtures, bulbs, etc.), the advantages and disadvantages of each, and cost aspects of each. What did not work before they came now works. I would definitely use their services again.

Michael K.
Jun 2019
5.0
Electrical Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Great. They arrived early, were very professional, and did a good job. Scott was also very responsive. I would hire them again.

JENNIFER S.
May 2019
5.0
Electrical Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$215
It went great. When I contacted the company on a Friday, the owner, Scott Nelson, returned my call right away. Though they couldn't fit me in for a regular service call for another 3 weeks, Nelson agreed to come by that next Monday and give me an assessment and estimate about the electrical panel. He said if the fuse issue was something quick to fix, he would try to take of it. Nelson arrived on time on Monday and was able to both give me an assessment (of what it would cost to upgrade my panel from 20 to 30) as well as assure me that, right now, everything was fine except that something was triggering the arc fault circuit and that needed looking at. Luckily, one of the service calls that day had cancelled so about 2 hours later, Ben and Eric came over to diagnose and fix the problem. They were friendly yet professional and though it took some time to figure out what was tripping the circuit, they were able to do so and now I have working lights at the top of the stairs and on the front porch. I really appreciated how both Scott Nelson and his workers, Ben and Eric, explained things to me and they handled my big, friendly dogs well. I will definitely be using Scott Nelson Electric in the future for any electrical needs.

Chris V.
Nov 2018
1.0
Electrical Service
Didn't respond after 10 days. Would not hire again.
Response from Scott Nelson Electric Inc

"This customer never contacted me. We never worked for them."


Serafim P.
Oct 2018
5.0
Lighting Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$220
Eric is a young electrician that takes pride on his work and loves what he's doing! He was on time and very professional, he finished the whole project in timely manner and I really liked the fact that Scott charges based on job and not hourly, a huge plus!!! Definitely I will hire them again and I'm happy to see young blood coming up and doing such and excellent job!
Response from Scott Nelson Electric Inc

"Hello [Member Name Removed], thanks for your input! Scott N."


Mark D.
Sep 2018
5.0
Electrical Service, Lighting Service + 1 more
Yes, I recommend this pro
Excellently

Shannon C.
Aug 2018
5.0
Electrical Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120
Ben did an excellent job and was super nice to work with. He was on time, worked quickly and solved our problems for very little cost. Would hire again!

Virginia V.
Jul 2018
5.0
Electrical Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
One 9/24/17 I had them install outdoor lighting in a 30' x 30' fenced-in dog exercise area. They ran conduit for the wiring and installed the flood-light fixtures I wanted, along with installing 2 more coach lights on the house and outdoor switches to control everything. Scott Nelson was terrific to work with. He was prompt in getting back to my initial query, came out very soon to discuss the project and give me a detailed proposal. We scheduled the project for 2 months later to take advantage of my slow period. Scott is an excellent communicator and answered all my emails and follow-ups promptly. Two of his guys, Ben & Eric, came out to do the work. Scott met with them at my house that morning to be sure they understood the job and to discuss some minor changes I wanted. They showed up when they said they would and everything about the work day proved them to be very professional, skilled, friendly, and easy to work with. They also did a great job cleaning up after the project. -- other than the new lights, you'd never have known they'd set foot on the place. The job they did for me was exceptionally well done. I could not be happier with the completed job and with the entire process of working with them, start to finish. I would highly recommend them to neighbors, friends and family. Added note 7/3/18: Doing business with Scott Nelson Electric has turned out to the the nicest experience I’ve ever had with ANY service company. When they installed permanent outdoor lighting in my gravel yard last September I could not have been happier with how it turned out. I use it every night of the year, several times each night and it makes the area I work in with the dogs safe and well-lit. When I discovered one of the lengths of conduit had a small split in the seam due to a manufacturing defect, I contacted them. The split was letting rain water into the conduit. I so appreciate that they were willing to come out and fix the problem right away, no charge. I am very grateful that they stood behind their work and were so responsive. These days we hear too many complaints about things and when something goes right, no one says a word. Well, things went right today and I am very happy that I chose to go with such a reputable and professional company. Thank you so much! I will do whatever I can to spread the good word.

MIKE G.
Jun 2018
5.0
Electrical Service, Lighting Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Couldn't have gone better. Prompt, courteous, fair priced and highly professional. Ben did an excellent job. I highly recommend this company.

Ann B.
May 2018
5.0
Electrical Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120
Very knowledgeable and completed work quickly. Worn work booties on shoes. Definitely would hire them again.

Elena P.
May 2018
5.0
Electrical Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
very good service, maybe expensive, can't estimate.

Lynn S.
Apr 2018
5.0
Electrical Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Scott Nelson came out and gave estimate same day and I called them back and set up appointment to do the work the following week. Installers were early and very friendly. Did do work efficiently and cleaned up afterwards. Everyone was awesome and timely. I will definitely have them come back with other projects in near future.
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Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number

0031903

Trade License Locale

Illinois

Trade License Authority

Elgin

Trade License Expiration

07/20/2025

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FAQ

Scott Nelson Electric Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Monday: Open All Day Tuesday: Open All Day Wednesday: Open All Day Thursday: Open All Day Friday: Open All Day Saturday: Open All Day Sunday: Open All Day
Scott Nelson Electric Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express, Check, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Yes, Scott Nelson Electric Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Scott Nelson Electric Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Scott Nelson Electric Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Scott Nelson Electric Inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Scott Nelson Electric Inc offers warranties.
Scott Nelson Electric Inc offers the following services: Electric vehicle charge stations, troubleshooting, recessed lighting, dimmers, panel changes, service revisions, indoor & outdoor receptacles, landscape lighting, post lights, garage lines, chandeliers, pendant lights, wall sconces, coach lights, cabinet lighting, GFCI protection, whole house surge protection, exhaust fans, security lighting, motion detectors, photo cells, pool & spa wiring, phone lines, cable tv lines, HDwiring, ceiling fans & controls, ethernet & computer lines.

Contact Information

1803 Industrial Dr, Libertyville, IL 60048

Service Hours

Sunday:Open All Day
Monday:Open All Day
Tuesday:Open All Day
Wednesday:Open All Day
Thursday:Open All Day
Friday:Open All Day
Saturday:Open All Day
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