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Shelby Electric

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

Additional contact name - William D Leisner. Additional phone - (847) 497-9446. Additional e-mail - bleisner@shelbyelectric.biz

Business highlights

25 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Residential and commercial electrical repair, ceiling fan installations, general maintenance, wiring & circuit breaker repairs.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.955 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
93%
4
4%
3
0%
2
0%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.8
Showing 26-50 of 55 reviews

Pamela P.
04/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Very efficient and friendly. Would definitely use them again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

IRENE O.
08/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Bill has been at my house twice recently. He installed an outlet for the jacuzzi. He cleaned the circuit breaker panel. Both times he was able to come over within a few days and did the work quickly without any problems. He is cordial and professional. I would recommend him to anyone.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Charles B.
04/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$249

Eleanor W.
04/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Replaced several light fixtures. The gentleman that showed up was very professional and di excellent work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Tillie S.
04/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I was happy with the results.
Description of Work: He installed a whole house circuit breaker.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$175

Pete S.
09/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The work they did was fine and the electricians were very nice and helpful. They did not have the parts for couple of things that we could have had done. Rather than use up the remaining time of their 2 hour special for them to get the parts, we opted not to have anything else done.
Description of Work: Replaced several switches.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

John S.
08/2013
5.0
lighting
  + -1 more
Excellent - John didn't even charge us for the new fixture.
Description of Work: Replaced light fixture and bulbs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

DERMOT E.
08/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Great after some changes in his schedule. Installed as requested.
Description of Work: Installed new outlet in living room and installed new lamps in fluorescent fixture in basement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$147

Eric H.
08/2013
5.0
electrician, wells
  + 0 more
I called Bill and got an estimate. I explained the job and he quoted $400. I was off on my estimate of the run by 30 feet. So the extra material was an additional $50. I pulled a permit and Bill and his crew showed up on time with his crew and knocked out the job in a few hours. Bill was responsive and a easy to work with. Passed inspection with not problems.
Description of Work: Installed 240 V 50 A service 45 feet from my electrical box to an outdoor breaker for a new hottub including a 7 foot whip.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Jamie W.
08/2013
1.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I called Bill before I purchased a "Big Deal" from him on Angie's List, because I was hoping that he could confirm that the service I needed performed (installing a chandelier) would be covered in the 2 hours that the deal was for, or if I should just pay the hourly fee. I also needed it done later that week and wanted to make sure he was available. On the phone he was very nice and accommodating, making it clear that the purpose of running a deal on Angie's List is to find long-term customers. We were hoping to find an electrician who we liked, was trustworthy, and fairly-priced to use for multiple jobs around the house! We made an appointment for a time slot between 11 - 1 on Friday of that week. He mentioned he might be able to come out earlier, and I told him to call and if I'm around, I might be able to make that work. Friday rolls around and I was working from home, waiting for Bill. I was on a call for work until 10:45, and then checked my cell phone to see if Bill had called (in case he had trouble finding the house). There were 2 voicemails from him - 1) 9:20am - Calling to confirm that I still wanted him to come out for our appointment that day and let me know that he was running a bit ahead of schedule and wanted to see if I was home so he could head out early. 2) 9:58am - Hadn't heard back from me, wanted to fill his schedule for the day, so if I couldn't get back to him in the next 10 minutes, he was going to have to reschedule our appointment for another day. Needless to say, I was livid. I called him immediately after I got the messages and he told me that because I didn't answer the phone he had to move on with his day and wasn't going to risk coming out to my place for our appointment if he didn't know if I was going to be there. (Why wouldn't I be there?!?!?) He called to confirm and I didn't answer (an hour before our appointment) - therefore, it wasn't his fault. I informed him that there was nothing said about me being required to answer the phone an hour before our scheduled appointment to confirm or he would cancel and that this was completely unacceptable. He knew how important it was to me to have the chandelier installed that day (I had a party at my house the next day) and yet he just blew me off! If he is concerned about losing money due to people not showing up for appointments, then he should charge the customer if they are a no-show... not assume that people aren't going to show! He left me high and dry, and due to him not showing up, I had to shell out 3X the money to get an electrician from another company to come out same-day. He is the most unprofessional person I have dealt with off of Angie's List. I know that there are some good reviews here; however, I am in sales and if I were to no-show on a customer, you better believe that my company wouldn't stand for that! Hope this review/warning saves others the frustration.
Description of Work: I scheduled an appointment for Bill to come out to install a chandelier.... he canceled on me the same day because I didn't answer my phone or call him back an hour before the appointment to "confirm". (more below)

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
1.0

$89

Douglas M.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I got them through Angie’s List. They did a good job; they did it according to the village code which is pretty strict. My overall experience was really good; they were quick and very professional as far as doing the work. Their price was not so good but I did not have anything to compare it to; I thought it would be around $600 at the most. The quality was good and they were right there. I would run a price check or two before using them again.
Description of Work: I used Shelby Electric. They put in electrical for my pool and put in an extra box for my robot filter.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

David S.
06/2013
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician
  + 0 more
Expected them at 8:30a and they showed up at 9:30a, and they did not have anything to protect my white carpet from their boots (I stock booties just in case). That was it for the bad. Everything else was excellent. They knocked the job out very quickly and professionally, and at a very reasonable cost. I would not hesitate for a second to hire them back for anything electrical. p.s. I think they are going to buy booties for the next customer! :)
Description of Work: Installed several ceiling fans...

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$375

Stephen B.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Bill came right over when I called. Provided a detail competitive quote and the completed the work quickly and on budget. All went smoothly.
Description of Work: Installed new service to the house including mast and circuit panel.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,200

Wayne M.
04/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Went very smooth, pretty cut and dry as stated above.
Description of Work: Had Shelby Electric come out to hang a lighting fixture in our front entry way which has vaulted ceilings. The owner of the business arrived himself, arrived on time was courteous polite and did not scoff when we asked to readjust the original height of the fixture and was happy to do so. All services were completed in a timely fashion. Very happy to do the work, we would definitely repeat and happily do business with Shelby Electric in the future hands down.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$85

Joyce Z.
04/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Bill and his team showed up on site when they said to expect them. My husband worked with Bill to outline how the work would be done. Everyone had an assignment and worked together to dig the trench, run the conduit and wire, and install all the outlets around the garage. By the first day, the service was installed and the lights were up and running. The outlets had power. On the second day, the village inspector came by and approved the work. He was impressed with the work as well. The team completed their work. They cleaned up the site and all of the installation was completed dressed. The team even got along with my dog, who liked them.
Description of Work: Electrical service run to garage. Wiring and outlets installed from service box throughout garage. Installed outside lights over double overhead doors and over the man door.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Greg V.
01/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Very satisfying experience. Bill and Bob were on-time, very accommodating, professional and performed the work above my satisfaction. Couldn't have been happier. I wish Shelby Electric continued success as the company is certainly deserving of that based upon my interaction.
Description of Work: Dropped four electrical boxes, each with two circuits, in my shop. Also, provided switched outlets on the ceiling for additional lighting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Philip W.
12/2012
5.0
electrician, wells
  + 0 more
Bill came within a few hours after my call on a Sunday afternoon. He diagnosed my problems and made the repair and installation of the new sump pump in less than an hour. He was prompt, curteous, and knowlegable.
Description of Work: Repaired circuit breaker and installed new sump pump.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Karen Visoky V.
12/2012
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
  + 1 more
I was very happy and satisfied with Bill's work and I really appreciated his advice and suggestions as they made a lot of sense to me and also allayed my concerns about safety. Plus he was friendly, polite and professional. And the amount he charged me was very acceptable and, to me, worth every penny. I told Bill that if I had any other electrical work I needed done in the future that I would be happy to have him do it. And...as he left, he said "Thank you for your business." Overall, I couldn't have had a better experience!
Description of Work: Bill arrived within the time he said he would and immediately set out to identify the problem which caused the short circuit to my kitchen ceiling fan/light. When checking the problem out, he noticed that when the light switch to the unit was turned on that he saw an arc of electricity shoot from the ceiling fan itself. He disassembled the unit to check out the wiring area and noticed burn marks inside. He looked around to find out which wires were causing the problem and did some readjusting of the wires and then reassembled the unit. He also took the plate cover off the light switch controlling the unit as I told him that a few months ago I had a tile backsplash installed, and the guys had trouble putting the light switch cover back on straight and may not have put it back on exactly right. Bill said that forcing the screws in might cause the screws to shift just enough after regular use to touch the surrounding glass tiles, which could also cause a problem. He made some readjustments and screwed the cover back on. After doing both those things, he tested the unit again and it worked without shorting out. He also checked to be sure the other lights and my garage door that shorted out when the problem first occurred were once again working. However, I told him the ceiling fan/light was probably pretty old and also we agreed it was rather large and heavy, and hung rather low for my kitchen size, plus I told him I never used the fan anyway as I have air-conditioning, plus my stove hood has an fan for exhaust purposes. He suggested that I might just want to replace the entire ceiling fan/light with a new 18" to 24" dome-shaped light that would hug the ceiling, and that had 2-3 lamps inside, which would open up the room, still give lots of light, and would remove all my doubts about the wiring in my old unit. I thanked him for his suggestion and told him that was exactly what I now wanted to do. I then asked him if he could/would remove the ceiling fan, and he set to work doing just that. Now all I have to do is go out to Menards or Home Depot to find a dome light. I then told Bill that once I have the new unit, I'd put in a work order to the homeowner's association where I live for their maintenance guy to install it, just like when he installed my hanging dining room light a few months ago.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75

Philip M.
12/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
This is the second time I have used Shelby Electric and he does his work in a professional manner. I am completely satisfied.
Description of Work: He removed an existing ceiling flourescent fixture and installed a new one.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$65

Allan S.
11/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Bill was very informative about what he proposed to do. He and his associate showed up exactly as scheduled and completed the tasks in the timeframe expected. All conduit and electrical were rerouted out of the way of the drywall installation and all work was done in a highly qualified manner. The finish work was completed at the end of the remodel and everything was done to our complete satisfaction. We wouldn't hesitate to contact Bill for future work.
Description of Work: Complete kitchen re-wiring. Re-routing of all conduit in ceiling from soffits and walls for new kitchen layout and removal of existing overhead lighting. Installation of 5 can lights, dimmer switches, disposal switch, GFI circuits, and hookup of dishwasher.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,170

Cynthia K.
09/2012
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
  + 1 more
Bill and his co-worker arrived on time and went right to work, both were very nice and left comfortable. They seemed very knowledgeable and were done before I know it, I gave my friend his card and she will be calling him soon.
Description of Work: Installed 2 ceiling fans, recessed lighting in my bathroom above the commode tub and replaced fan in bathroom, added electric socket in laundry room, and replaced electrical socket in dining room.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$650

Keith A.
07/2012
5.0
electrician, generator service
  + 0 more
I am definitely very happy with Bill and his work. He had some great suggestions on what the transfer switch should power, its locations, and talked me through some scenarios that helped me make decisions. He ended up doing a lot more work than originally planned (my decision) and the price only went up a small amount. He also didn't mind that I followed him around to ask questions while he was working and explained several of the things he was doing so I could learn. I would definitely recommend Shelby Electric and use them again.
Description of Work: I contacted Bill to wire in a transfer switch to my house so we could run the essentials off our generator in the event of a power outage. His price was good, he is licensed and bonded, and offered to do the install on Sunday morning which is perfect for me. We scheduled the install for 9am and Bill showed up on time to do the work. I originally planned to use the generator from the back deck and Bill thought we might be able to wire it through the garage. This was perfect because there are no stairs involved, no worries about locking it to the deck, and it will be in an area where it won't be too loud. He ran all the wiring through existing conduit and and mounted the plug down low right where I wanted it. Once inside he helped me decide what things I should power, which lines I could tie together because they were way under the breaker's capacity which allowed me to also power the AC unit (not a window unit), and did a very clean install.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Samela S.
11/2011
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Prompt, skilled and friendly. We will be sure to use Shelby Electric for our future electric needs.
Description of Work: Great service and great work! We called Shelby Electric because we had some problems with our power and lights in our master bathroom. From the beginning on the phone conversation Bill was very professional. He came out within 2 hours from the initial call and was able to help us with our electrical problem in a timely and professional manner. I would recommend Shelby Electric without reservation to anyone who wants quality and affordable electrical work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75

Philip M.
08/2011
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
He arrived on time and I explained what needed to be done. He knew exactly what to do and was innovative enough to use an alternative procedure when the one recommended by the manufacturer of the lighting fixture did not seem to work. I suggested that we check whether all the lights on the circuit were operating and when we discovered one was not, he immediately fixed it. We then went into my basement and he replaced a ceiling fixture with a pull-down cord. I was amazed that he could do this with the power on; if I had done that I would have been shocked- that's why you hire an electrician. i was very satisfied with his work and I will use him again if I need to replace, e.g., ceiling fans.
Description of Work: Bill did three tasks: (1) he replaced an outdoor 12-volt lighting fixture and wired it into the circuit; (2) he fixed the wiring on a second outdoor fixture and (3) he replaced a ceiling fixture in my basement. The three tasks took about 40 minutes total. I am grateful to have a professional like Bill in my neighborhood to use for electrical work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75

GREG B.
02/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Overall, the experience was excellent. The electricians were very professional & explained everything thoroughly during the process. I'm very happy with their services and I have already recommended them to others.
Description of Work: Electrical services: re-wiring

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
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Contact information

5408 Rachel Ln, Mchenry, IL 60051

shelbyelectric.biz/

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
4:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
4:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
4:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
4:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
4:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Wells and Pumps,
Generator

FAQ

Shelby Electric is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 4:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Tuesday: 4:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday: 4:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Thursday: 4:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Friday: 4:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Saturday: Closed

Shelby Electric accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Shelby Electric offers free project estimates.
Yes, Shelby Electric offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Shelby Electric does not offer a senior discount.
No, Shelby Electric does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Shelby Electric offers warranties.
Shelby Electric offers the following services: Residential and commercial electrical repair, ceiling fan installations, general maintenance, wiring & circuit breaker repairs.

Contact information

5408 Rachel Ln, Mchenry, IL 60051

shelbyelectric.biz/

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
4:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
4:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
4:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
4:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
4:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed