
Electricians in Chicago Metro Area.
Bates Electric of Chicago is proud to offer residential, commercial, and industrial electrical services to Chicago and the surrounding metro area. As a family-owned and operated company, we pride ourselves on proven integrity, quality workmanship, excellent customer service, and unbeatable prices. Our contractors being their day with one goal in mind, to be the best electrician in Chicago!
Backed by nearly 30 years of experience, our team of experts specializes in a full suite of services, including security alarms, generators, restorative electrical services, home networking, and much more! Our around-the-clock services provide just the right solutions for your commercial building, industrial facility, multi-unit dwelling, or personal residence.
Residential Electrical Contractor
A fully powered home is a happy home. Our electrical contractors in Chicago and the surrounding area provide the know-how to keep your home fully equipped and well powered. Our residential electrical services range from restorative to solar power, home networking to emergency generators, and more. Stay well-connected and powered-on with Bates Electric of Chicago. Our electricians begin their day with one goal in mind. “To be the best electrician in Chicago.” From installing a video doorbell at your home to completely wiring new construction.
Residential electrical services include:
- Lighting: landscaping, pool, spa, indoor and outdoor
- Installations: dryer and range wiring, fans and ventilation, security and alarm systems, integrated networks, outlets
- New construction, custom homes, new additions, electrical panel upgrades, general wiring, and repair
For a full list of our residential services, click here.


Security System Installation
At Bates Electric of Chicago, we understand the importance of keeping your family, employees, customers, and residence safe, secure, and monitored. Our electrical contractors in Chicago and the surrounding area are well-versed in the right cutting edge technology to meet your security needs. Partnered with top-rated security equipment manufacturers, we ensure security and monitoring devices are high-performing, reliable, and easy to use.
Electrical security services include:
- Surveillance systems, fire, medical and carbon monoxide systems, child protection systems, IP network surveillance, closed-circuit television systems, and card access systems
For a complete list of our security services, click here.
Lighting Design & Build
We believe in the power of a well-lit space. Through our expert lighting design services, your indoor and outdoor spaces can get the overhaul they need to enhance landscaping, create a please ambiance, and reaffirm security. Whether a private residence or a commercial building, our electricians in Chicago and the surrounding area are ready to design, wire, install or maintain lighting for your interior and exterior settings.
Bates Electric of Chicago and the surrounding area design services include:
- Interior and exterior audits and retrofits, pool and spa lighting, parking lot lighting, warehouse lighting, field lighting, fixture conversion, signage install and repair, interior and exterior fixture repair, lighting maintenance and service agreements
For a full list of our lighting design services, click here.


Industrial and Commercial Electrical Services
Commercial and industrial jobs are typically complex, entailing specific standards and complicated specifications. Our electrical contractors Chicago and the surrounding area are experts in navigating the complexity of these large jobs. Equipped with years of experience, thorough training, and a keen sense of detail, our team is ready to tackle your sophisticated control systems and high demands.
Whether your commercial space or industrial facility is in need of wiring conveyor systems, maintenance, repairs, or a complete redesign we’re here to help!
Some institutions, facilities, and services we provide include:
- Schools, assisted living facilities, office buildings, retail stores, police stations, hotels, small businesses, medical offices
- New construction, three-phase wiring, commercial renovation, electrical repair
For a complete list of industrial and commercial electrical services, click here.
Sun, rain, wind, or snow, your safety is our top priority! Bates Electric of Chicago and the surrounding area provide 24/7 emergency services. Our team is fully trained-from the service department to our electrical contractors-to promptly and safely remedy any electrical emergency. With our GPS dispatch system, our service team is able to locate the closest electrician in your area, ensuring a technician is to you as quickly as possible.
Whether you are in need of top quality services from a residential electrician or commercial electrician, we can provide you with just the right solutions. Our high-quality service and maintenance programs include 24-hour emergency services. This means you can rest assured knowing that we are always here when you need us most.
For a free estimate give us a call today at 312-940-3387
Bates Electric of Chicago and the surrounding areas is fully licensed, bonded, and insured. We are proud to offer electrical contractor services in Naperville, Aurora, Glencoe, Winnetka, Lake Forest, Hinsdale, Wilmette, Oak Brook, Long Grove, Inverness, Highland Park, Hawthorn as well as most communities within a 40-mile radius of Chicago.

Bates Electric
800 W 5th Ave.
Suite 206c
Naperville, IL 60563