Outlets and switches
Replace or add outlets and switches, GFCI and USB outlets, dimmers, and dead or loose receptacles.
Light electrical work for your home
Small electrical jobs, done right and done fast.
Outlets, switches, lights, ceiling fans, and things that stopped working. Hofer Electric serves homeowners in Chicago's south, southwest, and west suburbs. Send a few photos and get a free quote.
$200
flat service call fee
for most standard jobs
- Covers your first hour on site
- Then $75 per hour
- Free quote from your photos
- We reply within one day
- Open every day, 6 am to 7 pm
Mention "Website20" for $20 off
18 yearsin business
4.6 ★from 82 customer reviews
1 dayor less to hear back
7 days6:00 am to 7:00 pm (Central)
What we do
Lighting
Light fixtures, recessed (can) lighting, and under-cabinet or outdoor lights.
Ceiling fans
Install or replace a ceiling fan, including fans with a light.
Troubleshooting and repair
Breakers that keep tripping, outlets or lights that stopped working, flickering, and other small wiring problems.
Have a bigger project in mind, like new circuits or panel work? We take those on too. Call or send photos and we will talk it through and give you a separate quote.
How it works
Send photos
Take a few pictures of the outlet, fixture, or problem area and send them with the form. It takes about two minutes.
Get your quote
We look at your photos and tell you what the job will take and what it will cost. We reply within one day.
We fix it
We come out, do the work neatly, and clean up. The flat service call fee is $200, then $75 per hour after the first hour, for most standard jobs.
What customers say
★★★★★ “Mark was right on time. explained everything to me . he worked fast and installed a outlet for my sump pump. he did a great job! I would hire him again for sure.”
★★★★★ “Mark was absolutely amazing. Came in, got straight to point and took care of business. This guy knows what he's doing. I definitely recommend Hofer Electric!!!”
★★★★★ “Mark did a great job troubleshooting why one of our circuit breaker kept tripping. Will use again for electrical work!”
Honest pricing
For most standard jobs, there is a flat service call fee of $200 that covers your first hour. After that it is $75 per hour. Many small jobs fit inside the first hour.
Where we work
South, southwest, and west suburbs of Chicago, out as far west as Naperville.
Naperville, Lisle, Downers Grove, Westmont, Darien, Woodridge, Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Burr Ridge, Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, La Grange, and more.
Get a free quote from photos
Snap a few pictures of the outlet, fixture, or problem area. We will tell you what it takes and what it costs, and we reply within one day.