Electrical Safety · Michigan
Signs You Need an Electrician: A Homeowner’s Guide
Learn which electrical warning signs need urgent attention, when repairs may be enough, and what to ask before approving a larger upgrade.
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About Flavin Electric
Flavin Electric is a Chicago electrical contractor founded in 2020 by Scott Flavin, an electrician with about two decades in the trade. The company is licensed as a general electrical contractor by the City of Chicago Department of Buildings and describes itself as licensed, bonded and insured.
For homeowners, Flavin Electric handles the work that older and upgraded Chicago homes often need:
- Service upgrades from 100 to 200 amps and panel replacements
- Whole-home surge protection installed at the panel
- EV charger installation and load checks
- Lighting, wiring, outlets and troubleshooting
- Electrical safety inspections and video entry and security systems
The team works across Chicago and the surrounding area from its office at 3839 N Western Ave in the North Center neighborhood. Estimates are free, and all work carries a warranty. Call (312) 815-2855 or email info@flavinelectric.com to book.
- City of Chicago electrical contractor license ECC96296
- Founded in 2020 by electrician Scott Flavin
- Free estimates
- Warranty on all work
- Residential, commercial and industrial work
Services
- Circuit Breaker Servicediagnosing and fixing breaker issues
- Commercial Electrical Build-Outstenant build-outs for businesses
- Electrical Safety Inspectionschecks that a home's system is safe and up to code
- Electrical Service Upgrades100 to 200 amp upgrades for modern loads
- EV Chargersinstallation with a check of panel capacity
- Lightinglighting installations and design for renovations
- New Construction Electricalwiring for new builds
- Outlet & Switch Installationnew and replacement outlets
- Panel Upgradesreplacement of outdated panels
- Repairs & Troubleshootingfaulty outlets, switches and breaker problems
- Security Camera Wiringvideo entry and security system installs
- Smart Home Wiringhome automation installations
- Whole-Home Surge Protectionone device at the panel protects the whole house
- Wiring & Rewiringwiring for remodels and upgrades
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