About Amped Electrical
Established in 1989, Amped Electrical is a locally-owned family-run electrician contractor focused on residential service work in Chicago, IL and the surrounding suburbs. Specialties include panel upgrades, EV chargers, whole-home surge protection, generator installation, knob-and-tube and aluminum wiring repair, and smart-home / low-voltage wiring. The shop is known for explaining the work in plain English before quoting it, never running cash-only off-the-books jobs, and pulling proper permits on everything past a like-for-like outlet swap. Active state license and full liability insurance on every truck.
Amped Electrical serves homeowners across Chicago, IL and surrounding ZIP codes including 60601, 60614, 60622, 60639, 60657. Pricing is up-front and quoted in writing before any work begins, with no obligation if the estimate isn't right for your project.
Services offered
- Outdoor & landscape lighting
- Knob-and-tube & aluminum rewire
- Dedicated circuits for major appliances
- Generator install & maintenance
- Whole-home surge protection
- Recessed lighting
- EV charger install (Level 2)
- Solar disconnect & inverter install
Service area
Amped Electrical covers Chicago and the surrounding metro, typically responding to addresses within 25–35 miles of 60601. Same-day appointments are commonly available for non-emergency requests booked before noon, and 24/7 emergency dispatch is offered for active leaks, electrical hazards, no-heat/no-cool calls, and lockouts when applicable.
Licensing & insurance
FixNearMe verifies that Amped Electrical holds an active IL contractor license (#IL-563483) and carries general liability insurance covering work at residential properties. We re-verify licensing annually and remove any pro whose status lapses or whose review pattern deteriorates.
How to request a quote
Use the free quote form on this page to send your job details directly to Amped Electrical and up to two other nearby electricians in Chicago. You'll receive up-front written quotes — usually within an hour during business hours — so you can compare apples to apples before booking.