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Tully Electric Inc

About us

Full service electrical contractor specializing in residential repairs, whole house standby generator systems, and lighting improvements. We are specialists in troubleshooting and excel in difficult repairs and installations. We are licensed and bonded and offer free estimates.

Business highlights

36 years of experience

Services we offer

Electrical Service Revisions, Expert Troubleshooting, Generator Sales and Service., IL Electrician. EV Charging circuits, LED Lighting, Recessed Can Lighting, Wheaton

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Reviews
4.826 Reviews
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Harry W.
Nov 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Roger came out and walked through my list of wants and needs. He is very professional and honest. He worked up a very detailed list of operations and equipment required, got the permits, and filled out the Edison project manager's paperwork in order to coordinate the transition of drops at the pole. He sent out two employees with a Ditchwitch to dig the trench and to hand dig the hole for the underground feed meter box. They worked though a continuous snowfall. They placed the new burial feeders in the trench, along with a run of schedule 40 PVC pipe for my TV and internet service, as I am removing all overhead drops. A day or so later, about 6 electricians came out to transition from the old meter box to the new underground, remove the 1959 vintage 16 place breaker box and install the new one, identify all circuits in the home and create a label for the breaker box door, and install stubs in the house wall for the new garage. They covered the basement steps in canvas, changed from boots to shoes when coming indoors, and wore masks in the house, respecting the guidelines for COVID-19 defense. They were very polite and professional. Everything passed inspection without needing further work; in fact, some existing and/or grandfathered violations were cleared as part of the course of the job, and everything appears neater and more professional than before Tully Electric came on the scene. Code has changed the breaker box inside ground from the nearest water pipe, to the water pipe as it enters the building. Tully also bonded the in pipe and out pipe at the water heater, as well as the gas pipe. The area around the breaker box is now much neater and more straightforward, too. I will ask my garage builder to let me hire Tully Electric for the electrical portion of the build. I couldn't be more satisfied with the performance of Tully Electric. I'm sorry I don't have a "before" picture to demonstrate the night and day improvement. There are 25 equipped circuits in the new load center. These were all doubled up in the old 16 circuit load center and side car.

Rafaela H.
Aug 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Roger is absolutely amazing, he is friendly and honest. He helped me out with some permit issues with no time wasted. I wish i would have found him sooner, i would have avoided a lot of headaches. Thank you roger! i will be coming back for future electric work!

Pat M.
Mar 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
We could not be more pleased with the services provided by Tully Electric. I contacted them for an estimate on installing a new 200 amp Load Center and a Whole House Backup Generator. Roger Tully, the owner, contacted me promptly and we scheduled an appointment. After speaking to him and receiving his detailed estimate, I knew I had found the right company to perform the work. The products they use are of high quality as is their impeccable work. Their skilled Electricians did an outstanding job and all work was done up to the Electrical code if not beyond. Roger is a great guy to work with as are his team of professionals.

Melissa D.
Jun 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
Roger and his crew were professional and easy to deal with.  Roger did a great job of explaining what was needed in plain speak and was always willing to explain further so that I knew what I was paying for.  He is a very detail and quality oriented professional who approached our complicated job of dealing with existing wiring with a positive attitude (when many others did not) rather than complaining about how much work it was going to be, how expensive it would be or trying to suggest improper workarounds to take shortcuts.

As a female, I appreciate tradespeople who treat me with respect and who I feel comfortable having in my home.  Roger and his team passed with flying colors.  We had some minor issues with the work that were corrected right away!  I always expect something with permitted work so I cannot fault them.  I know from discussions they work hard to get things right.  Additionally, I had to add more work based on code and they were very accommodating in working it into their schedule. I would call them back for any future needs we have without hesitation.



Alan L.
Sep 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120,000
They were  very professional,  took care of getting all the appropriate permits,  put down drop clothes  inside where they worked

Judy S.
May 2015
4.0
$800
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Skip K.
Feb 2015
1.0
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Response from Tully Electric Inc
"We have no record of working for this person and there are no details offered, so we are at a loss as to how to respond....."

Robert R.
Aug 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$175
I called Tully Electric after hours when a spark flew out of an outlet; Roger answered and was great/reassuring to speak with and let me know that someone would call me at ~7:30 the next morning with an appointment time. Josh called promptly at 7:30 and was able to come within two hours. He quickly diagnosed and fixed my faulty outlet well as helpfully explained the issues to me.
I was extremely pleased with Tully Electric's responsiveness, quality of work, and professionalism and highly recommend them.

Leslee S.
Jul 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Roger Tully, the owner, came out for the bid. They were not the lowest cost, but we felt really comfortable that he knew what he was doing. One of the things we need to have done was to install a GFI outlet into one of the bathrooms. He was willing to install it without changing how the light switches work which involved additional work such as going through ceramic tiles to install the wiring. Other companies did not want to do this work. The job took a large amount of the day. The other reason we chose them for the job is because they do the drywall repair as well. They were the only one of the three bidders that will do the drywall repair work as well. They did an outstanding job with the work! We were so impressed with them.

Megann M.
Oct 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
Roger Tully and his whole team are so enthusiastic and professional.  We had to upgrade our service from 60 amps to 100, the main issue of many regarding getting the foreclosed home up to code.  Any issues we might have had with the village inspector were addressed by Roger with the inspector before work even began.  I felt terrible for the three workers who worked uncomplainingly on the hottest day of the year and I had to practically force them to accept the sports drinks I bought for them.  They were incredibly professional in every way and extremely conscientious about not littering, even field-stripping their cigarettes and tossing the butts in the back of their own vehicle.  When the village inspector saw that Tully had been our contractor, he said he didn't even need to inspect the rest of the electrical repairs (but of course did as a formality) because of Tully's fantastic local reputation.  We could have chosen an electrician with lower prices, but the peace of mind we have knowing that our house is safe because the work was done unquestionably well is a decision I'm glad we made.  I can't wait to have Tully Electric out for our next project and continued maintenance!

Jeffrey E.
Aug 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,400
I could not be happier with the work performed by Tully Electric.
Roger, the owner, came out right away and we discussed what I need to be done.  I wasn't entirely sure what was needed, Roger explained what and why he recommended going the route we ended up going. I needed to separate the electrical feed on my oven and microwave that would always trip the circuit if both were used at the same time.  I also wanted to add some lights in my garage so that I could light my woodworking shop.  The bad part for me was that I didn't have any open slots on my circuit panel so I needed a larger panel as well.
We agreed on a price and I waited for the electricians to become available, a two week wait.  I do not mind waiting, think about it, it someone can come over at any time they must not be that busy, and perhaps there is a reason they?re not that busy.  Good quality servicers are generally busier than the bad ones.
I was not at home when the work was performed so this information came to me from my Wife who was present.  The electricians were on time and friendly, they worked hard and were professional at all times.  They did a good job and cleaned up their mess when they were done. 
Based on my review of the work, it worked just like I expected and the quality of the workmanship was outstanding.  My only regret was not adding a wall outlet by my garage door, I mentioned this to Roger and he had his guys put one in on the house! 
From the initial consultation to the delivery of the typed panel circuit reference chart, everything was done on time and as expected or more.
I would recommend without hesitation.

Gary P.
Apr 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,341
Email sent to request quote was answered by a call from Roger within five minutes.  He came to the house that afternoon to see what we wanted down.  The estimate was received the next afternoon and the work was done two days later.  Roger came with the two electricians to introduce them and they were both very professional and friendly.  In addition to installing the can lights, they took down our pot hanger and smoke detector and patched the holes in the ceiling.  They cleaned everything up before leaving and the lights work beautifully.  Will use them again.

Andrew K.
Dec 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Overall they were responsive and willing to help us with whatever we needed. Very knowledgeable.

Susan L.
Oct 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$144
They responded the same day to our call. They were very professional and they very knowledgable. I would use them again for any electrical work that I need done.

MIKE A.
Jan 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
My custom-made fixture exceeded my expectations!  It was also completed faster than I thought, which was great as there was very little turnaround time on the project.   He is fantastic to work with and a really nice person.  Very professional.  Absolutely will do all of my electrical and lighting work in the future with him again.

Linda M.
Jun 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$230
I emailed Roger and he almost instaneously emailed back.  I called him, told him what I had, what the room did NOT have, which was electricity in the ceiling.  Three days later he and his helper Chris were here installing the fan. 

Nicest guys in the world, did a GREAT job and very efficiently, too.   Without doubt I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him and plan on using him for all my electrical needs in the future.

Sheryl W.
Jun 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$140
The sheetrock ceiling in my garage imploded & took out a ceiling light fixture & my garage door opener. It was after 5 pm on a Friday & I sent Roger Tully an email inquiring about asap service. Within an hour he'd answered my inquiry & came out to fix the damaged electrical connections. Roger was a very pleasant & professional contractor. He fixed the light & connections, brought the ancient items up to code, then went above & beyond by taking down the rest of the ceiling, scoring the sheetrock into smaller pieces, & cutting the exposed aluminum supports (now trailing down to the floor) into manageable lengths. He checked to be sure everything worked before leaving. I would absolutely have Mr. Tully back again for future electrical work!

Elaine M.
May 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
I wanted to replace an existing 1970's light fixture in my dining room of my 1920's home with an antique fixture I found in a resale shop.  I found Tully on Angie's List and got a quote for the work along with 2 other estimates.  I went with them because of their professional response and their ability to meet my timing requirements.  The expertise of this contractor in working with older homes and fixtures helped get make this a quick and well-done installation.  They also suggested installing a dimmer, which turned out to be a great idea that I'm glad I accepted.  I would definitely use them again. 

Cynthia S.
Jan 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$763
I am a 68-year old professional woman who does a lot of minor repairs around my home, but when it comes to electrical problems, I always call the professionals. I had two bedroom outlets that died and needed someone to find out why they simply "died" out of the blue. I also had a ground fault circuit that would pop everytime it rained or got damp outside. I called Roger and within one day he answered my phone call (or e-mail) and made an appointment to come to my home to give me an estimate. While there, he actually searched the wiring in my bedroom (opening up three outlets in one room and removing a light fixture in another) to find out what was wrong. He determined that one of the wires in one of the outlets was loose or actually missing and traced the major problem to an outlet that was overheating and actually burned. He also found that when my house was built some 23 years ago, the electricians did not take the time to properly connect the outlet wiring and many of the wires were loose. After correcting that problem, I told him about the ground fault problem and he checked my circuit box, found some rust; checked the exterior outlets and other ground fault outlets in the house and informed me that they were not up to code. None of the outlets in the bathrooms or kitchen were resettable. Every time the circuit tripped, I had to go out to the garage to reset the breaker. We discussed the options, and I agreed to have all the outlets in the kitchen, bathrooms, and exterior replaced with new, resettable outlets and have the circuit breaker in the garage replaced with two separate ground fault circiut breakers. He also offered to tighten the screws on my threee outside fixtures because they were not properly installed when I had the siding replaced last year. Roger had to order some items so he left and within a day sent me an estimate for the additonal work. I agreed to have the work done, and within another two days, Roger arrived with all the necessary equipment and completed all the work within four hours. He was thorough, neat, and meticulous. We were unable to correct the outside fixtures because I did not have replacement siding and the fixtures had been mounted off center and had to me moved, requiring replacing some of the siding. Roger said that he would be happy to come back and fix the lights if I could get some of the replacement siding. I cannot recommend Tully Electric enough. Roger was very professional, very meticulous, and throrough. When making recommendations, he gave me honest suggestions and options. I highly recommend Tully Electric for any work you might need done.

Karen C.
Jan 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
The work was very well done. Roger came out and worked out a design with me and he was right on the money with his suggestions. I was out of town during the installation and I came back to the remodel and no cleanup which was wonderful. I completely trusted leaving him and his crew alone in my house for the week. You can tell he loves what he's doing and he does it well. Highly recommend and will definitely use Tully Electrical again.

MIKE A.
Dec 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,600
Roger,Chris and Dave were very professional. They were on-time and curtious. Used drop clothes over carpeting. Vaccumed every day and cleasned up everything. Very detailed minded and did many extras. Exceeded expectations.

Richard B.
Oct 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$11,000
Having a whole-house generator installed had been on our to-do list for quite some time but it was way down on the list. But after our neighborhood suffered through many, many power failures this summer (including 4 in one day) we moved this project to the top of the list. We spoke with and got bids from seven different electrical contractors. Anytime you talk with that many people you're bound to get a lot of differing opinions and cost estimates. One contractor gave us some information regarding what our city would and would not permit...all of which turned out to be false...in what we believe was an attempt to have work done without pulling a permit. I'm always suspicious when a contractor angles to have work done without a permit. After several weeks we were about to award the contract when we happened to see a Tully Electric sign on the lawn of a house in a different part of town. We called, spoke with Roger Tully and arranged to have him come over for an estimate and after speaking with Roger we both felt that he was the one to do the job. Our home required a bit of 'out-of-the-box' thinking due to the way it was built and the location of the gas and electric utilities. Roger demonstrated to us that he was an 'out-of-the-box' thinker. His estimate was not the lowest but neither was it the highest but he was the contractor we felt at ease with. Roger and his crew, Chris and Dave, showed up on time, were respectful of our home and cleaned up after themselves at the end of the day. They were all thorough and extremely detail oriented. I especially appreciated that since I tend to be that way as well. As I expected they ran into a few unusual problems (we bought the house from a fellow that erroneously fancied himself as a 'Bob Vila' clone) but with one exception all were solved with a bit of ingenuity. The one exception would have required major 'surgery' to the wall and ceiling so we opted not to pursue it. I can heartily, enthusiastically and without reservation recommend Tully Electric. You will not be disappointed.

Kerry O.
Oct 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
I previously used TMR Electric's service in the remodeling of a basement and as then the service provided by TMR was excellent. Communication was timely. The work was accurate, neat and as promised.

BEVERLY D.
Sep 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Fantastic! Called Tully earlier in the week and Roger was out at my home on Saturday morning. He is personable, takes the time to explain findings and extremely professional. After scoping out the situation, Roger detected several contributing factors to the situation and he proceeded to address them one by one. After two hours, he had replace three broken outlets, check various others, without being asked, inspected and tightened wires in my breaker box and most importantly found a potential fire hazard in my clothes closet. Roger quietly and expertly fixed this danger without once snickering about my cramped closet! He went over and beyond to address key areas and I am grateful for his expertise. Will I call them again? In a heartbeat.

Betty O.
Aug 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$878
Roger and Chris are very conscientious and thoughtful. Roger could have placed a cover over the old electrical box site and left the wiring but he did the job right. I was consulted as to where and at what height I wanted the mirrors and sconces placed. Roger had to finesse the hanging wire on the back of one mirror to get it to hang at exactly the same height as the other and he did this perfectly. My eyes are sensitive to light so Roger suggested a dimmer switch for the sconces and supplied and installed it free of charge because I found him on Angie's List. Once they arrived, Roger and Chris worked continuously to complete the job. I will call Roger for my electrical work in the future.
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FAQ

Tully Electric Inc is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Yes, Tully Electric Inc offers free project estimates.

No, Tully Electric Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Tully Electric Inc does not offer a senior discount.

No, Tully Electric Inc does not offer emergency services.

No, Tully Electric Inc does not offer warranties.