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Minor Electrical & Smart Home in Crystal Lake, IL — Outlets, Fixtures, Smart Switches, Doorbells

Outlet swaps from $95. Smart-home setup included.

Outlet and switch replacements, dimmer installs, fixture swaps, ceiling fans, smoke and CO detectors, bathroom exhaust fans, under-cabinet lighting, video doorbells, smart thermostats, smart locks, security cameras, smart switches. We pair the device, run the app setup, and walk you through it before we leave. Panel upgrades, new circuit runs, and whole-house re-wiring go to a licensed electrician.

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Minor Electrical & Smart Home

Pricing

What minor electrical & smart home costs.

Outlet or switch replacement$95 per device
Dimmer or three-way install$135 per device
Light fixture install (existing box)$185
Ceiling fan install (existing box)$245
Smoke or CO detector (hardwired)$145
Bathroom exhaust fan replacement$285
Video doorbell or smart thermostat$165 + walk-through
Smart lock install + setup$185

Prices listed are typical for Northern IL in 2026. Final price depends on scope, materials, and access. We confirm before we start.

What's included

  • Outlet and switch replacement
  • Dimmer and three-way switch install
  • Light fixture and chandelier install
  • Ceiling fan install (existing or new box)
  • Smoke and CO detector install (hardwired or battery)
  • Bathroom exhaust fan replacement
  • Under-cabinet lighting (plug-in or hardwired existing circuit)
  • Video doorbell — Ring, Nest, or any brand
  • Smart thermostat — Nest, Ecobee, Honeywell
  • Smart lock — August, Schlage, Yale, Kwikset
  • Security camera mount and setup
  • Smart switch and dimmer (TP-Link, Lutron, etc.)

What's not

  • Panel upgrades or new breakers
  • New circuit runs from the panel
  • Whole-house re-wiring
  • Aluminum-wire remediation
  • Anything requiring an electrical permit
  • EV charger install (call a licensed electrician)

Field work

Recent minor electrical & smart home we've done.

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Process

How a minor electrical & smart home visit goes.

  1. 1

    Cut power and verify

    Trip the breaker, test with a non-contact voltage tester before touching anything.

  2. 2

    Remove and inspect

    Pull the existing device, check the wiring for damage or aluminum, confirm the box is grounded.

  3. 3

    Install

    Wire the new device per code, secure to the box, button up the cover plate.

  4. 4

    Test and walk through

    Restore power, test every switch and outlet on the circuit. For smart-home: pair the device, set up the app, hand you the phone working.

Frequently asked questions

Are you a licensed electrician?
We handle device-level electrical that doesn't require a license or permits — outlets, switches, fixtures, fans, smart-home devices. Panel upgrades, new circuits, and whole-house re-wiring go to a licensed electrician.
What electrical work do you NOT do?
No panel work, no new circuits, no whole-house re-wiring, no aluminum-wire remediation, no EV charger installs, nothing requiring a permit. If your job needs a licensed electrician, we'll tell you up front.
Will you set up the smart-home app on my phone?
Yes. We pair every device, walk you through the app, set up automations if you want them, and make sure notifications are working before we leave.
What if my wifi doesn't reach the device?
We test signal strength at the install location. If it's weak, we'll recommend where to place a mesh node or extender to fix it.
Can you set up devices I already bought?
Absolutely. Most of our smart-home calls are people who bought the device, opened the box, and decided they'd rather have someone else deal with the wiring and setup.
How many outlets or switches can you replace in one visit?
Typically 10–20 devices in a full day. We batch the work so you're not paying for a truck roll per outlet.
Is it safe to work on electrical myself?
Simple things like swapping a switch plate cover, sure. But anything involving wires should be done by someone who knows what they're doing. A wrong connection can start a fire that won't show up for months.

Where we work

Cities we do minor electrical & smart home in.

Headquartered in Crystal Lake, IL (60014). We serve 222 cities across 9 regions in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. Wave 1 launch cities below.

Crystal Lake, ILMcHenry, ILWoodstock, ILLake in the Hills, ILAlgonquin, ILCary, ILHuntley, ILMarengo, ILHarvard, ILSpring Grove, ILFox Lake, ILWonder Lake, ILElgin, ILSt. Charles, ILGeneva, ILBatavia, ILBarrington, ILCarpentersville, ILLake Geneva, WIJanesville, WI

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Need minor electrical & smart home?

Call us or send a quick quote request. Two-hour minimum, same-week scheduling on most jobs.

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