Description
AArdvark Electric Service is a small local family owned and operated professional electrical service business providing neat and prompt service to over 5000 satisfied customers in the southern DuPage County area for over twenty years. Frank Boss (owner) has performed electrical service installation and repair for over forty years and can troubleshoot and solve any electrical issue you may have. We are dedicated to safe, professional standards of installation based on NEC(National Electric Code) and local code requirements. In addition we respect your property and work diligently to be neat, courteous and clean at all times. Licensed, bonded and insured we are equally adept in residential, commercial and industrial electrical applications. No job is too small or too difficult for us to tackle. If you are looking for friendly personal service and the peace of mind you can only get from an experienced electrician that you can trust to get the job done quickly, efficiently and safe
HISTORY
A local resident for 35 years with over 40 years of electrical experience. Friendly and personable with expertise in solving and correcting electrical issues that other electricians are unable to resolve. Knowledge and experience go hand in hand in creating a good relationship between the customer and their electrician and having a job well done.
SERVICES
Lighting Installation, Outlet Installation, Electrical Panel Installation, Outlet Repair, Commercial Services, Pendant Light Repair, Electrical Panel Repair, Generator Installation, Home Theater Installation, Bathroom Light Fixture Repair, Cabinet Light Repair, Ceiling Light Repair, Chandelier Repair, Circuit Breaker Repair, Doorbell Repair, Fluorescent Light Repair, Kitchen Light Fixure Repair, Lighting Control System Installation, Pendant Light Installation, Post Light Repair, Sconce Light Installation, Track Lighting Installation, Residential Services, Wiring Repair, Lighting Repair, Outdoor Lighting Installation, Ceiling Fan Installation, Wiring Installation, Ceiling Fan Repair, Recessed Light Installation, EV Charging Station Installation, Heater Repair, Bathroom Light Fixture Installation, Cabinet Light Installation, Ceiling Light Installation, Chandelier Installation, Circuit Breaker Installation and Replacement, Doorbell Installation and Replacement, Fluorescent Light Installation, Kitchen Light Fixure Installation, LED Strip Light Installation, Outdoor Light Repair, Post Light Installation, Recessed Light Repair, Sconce Light Repair, Track Lighting Repair, Smoke Detector Installation, ,
Reviews
Top notch PROFESSIONAL WORK!! Added outlets in my basement and their finished work was 10/10. It looked like the new outlets with breakers came with the home. Perfect work! Very satisfied customer. Highly recommended
Well priced, responsive and gave ballpark quote upfront. Work was solid, technician great. Will continue to be my go to for electrical work, but....
They are horribly organized. Recommend you confirm your appointment date and time multiple times ahead of schedule.
My first scheduled appt was a no show because they didn't actually put me on the schedule after our call. 2nd appointment they scheduled and came at 230, but since techs end day at 4pm they didnt finish. And like clockwork, for todays final appointment at 10:30, that i moved childcare around for, they actually had me down for 11:30. Despite me writing 10:30 in both my phone calendar, a post it at my desk and on my kitchen calendar while i was on the phone with them.
Incredibly frustrating scheduling experiences, with not a single offer to make any of it good for the inconvenience. Its now going on a full month of back and forth to get 5 outlets installed.
You know that moment you realize you are officially old? For me, it was this past Christmas morning, when I opened my gifts and was elated to receive ceiling fans, light fixtures, and even a snazzy fandelier (Google it! So cute and fun!). But now I had all the fixtures of my dreams and approximately zero talent with which to install them. Though our DIY skills have improved with the pandemic, I didn't want to mess with electric, and certainly not in our 50 year old home. A friend highly recommended Aardvark, so I called to get a quote.
I presume it was the owner I talked to as he spoke of sending out his crew and man, this guy should have been in sales/public relations/some sort of public speaking job - he put me IMMEDIATELY at ease about what I was asking for, explained exactly what his crew would be doing, how long it would take, what I could expect when they were done, etc. He never once made me feel stupid about knowing zero about electric, and he was honest and straightforward in his explanation of pricing. I immediately booked them to come out a week later!
Of course Covid happens to be surging right now as they came to our home so I was delighted with how incredibly respectful the crew was in regard to distancing and mask wearing. They were polite, kind, fast, thorough, and so clean. They installed 4 ceiling fans and three light fixtures in a matter of hours and I managed to work from home the entire time without any interruption. They explained to me why they had to cut a hole in the ceiling for one of the fixtures (again, 50 year old house) but otherwise, you would never know they were here.
I'm already dreaming up new reasons for them to come back - all of the things I've been wanting to fix or change. And since they charge a flat hourly rate, I know exactly what to expect when they return. It is SO hard to find great, reliable, affordable companies like Aardvark. I'm so glad to have had them recommended to us!
Superb company. Super professional on all aspects. I called to setup an appointment, and was guided through options vs cost - and what turned out to be an accurate estimate of the job. They came multiple times due to size of job. For both appointments, the dispatcher had the servicemen out with a few days. Servicemen on time and worked the job efficiently. Would highly recommend and will use for future electrical needs.
Frank was courteous, honest and easy to deal with. Scheduling was a breeze. I had to reschedule once and that was done very easily too.
The team arrived as promised on time and got the work done very efficiently. professional and friendly.
Good job Frank & team!
Very professional work, fast and reasonably priced Electricians were very knowledgeable and they made several suggestions that improved the look of the job.
We enjoyed working with the Aardvark team! We had them add one 120v outlet, three 240v outlets (car charger, electric stove and electric dryer) and a sub-panel to accommodate.
Frank was not only knowledgeable but respectful and friendly. He was able to patiently answer all my questions and explained the process on the phone. Chris and Mike came to our house the day of and completed all work as requested. Left the space clean and were very nice to talk to.
We would highly recommend Aardvark and will definitely be using them again!
Diane G.
09/04/2022 12:00:00 SA
Transformer on my pendant light was not working. This team finished the job quickly. Great job!
We wanted to install Canned lights so I did my research on yelp and I came up to this company. I noticed that they had five stars out of over 50 reviews. This was a really good sign. I called the owner of the company and told him what we need and we scheduled an appointment with him because the price point was extremely fair. They install the four Canned light for $572. The lights are beautiful and they have made our living room looks so much better.
We had Aardvark Electric install 6 can lights in our living room. Frank, the owner, was very thorough in explaining what the instal would involve. Michael, the electrician who installed the lights was on time, professional and a pleasure to work with. The price was also very competitive. We will definitely use Aardvark in the future!
I found out the day before our yard party that our outside electric outlet was not working. Called Aardvark and they were out the next day to put in a new GCFI. Also had them cut a hole in the wall further down and install a new GCFI for the backyard so I always have a back up electrical outlet (ok, all my friends are in bands and so am I so we need some electricity). Then, I had them replace another broken GCFI upstairs. Total for 90 min of work was under $300 -including materials. WOW. He also gave me great advice about my front lights which I will have them out later to install (a timer so they go on at dusk). Total class act here! No feeling of being up sold! Only pragmatic advice to suit my budget. No mess, and the new outlet looks fab. His GCFI's are even classier than my existing ones. Soon I'll post a photo of the new outside outlet. I'm very excited to get more electrical projects completed soon.
I received quotes from other electricians, but none came close to the service and knowledge that Frank provided. I desperately needed recessed lighting installed in my home.
Frank provided his availability and some things to consider over the phone. After coming by my house and scoping out the work, he provided even more info on what to expect and how it was gonna go. He sent over an official estimate, and we made it happen.
Frank's team was kind, considerate, and ensured everything was according to spec. They cleaned up after themselves, and tried to be as unobtrusive as possible. I'm so glad that I found an electrician that I could trust, afford, and know would do things the right way.
It's been such a long time since since I hired Aardvark to do a bunch of work such as hanging a new dining fixture rewiring a light switch that was turning on a light in another room! They put in new outlets, a bathroom fixture, many ceiling lights in just about all the rooms, and put in an outlet for a new TV so no wires were visible. They were very friendly and obviously loyal to their employer Frank as they turned me down for a side job (not their usual electrical work) unless Frank, the owner, said it was okay, and he did!
I have no hesitation in recommending them...They're great!
Sorry it took me so long!
Beth K.
07/08/2019 12:00:00 SA
I can not thank Aardvark enough for coming out and assisting me. They were prompt and so polite!
I found them from Yelp and am glad I trusted the reviews.
Don't hesitate to ask them for help!
Boy would I love to give this place a review based on their work but I've called them three times and not a single call back. I've left detailed voicemail messages. Communication is non-existent.
Marci S.
02/06/2022 12:00:00 SA
Great experience with these guys. Owner is very knowledgeable and the lead electrician who came out had enough of a design eye to make suggestions for placement of new recessed lights. Very professional and knowledgeable, highly recommend!
They tried to help solve my issue over the phone first and that was nice. They also did a great job for a reasonable price.
Emily M.
02/11/2022 12:00:00 SA
We called to have a dining light fixture replaced and a new outlet installed in our front hall. Frank responded promptly and had someone out within two days. Michael, the gentleman who came to the house, was professional, quick, and very nice. Definitely recommend and will be using again for any electrical work!
I booked an appointment for 4pm, took off of work 2 hours early unpaid and they never showed up. Had to call up the manager Frank at 5pm to find out where the electricians were. He said they weren't going to make it and there was nothing he can do about it. Glad I wasted my hard earned money to wait around for nothing. If you are looking for a more reliable electrician I would look elsewhere.
The outlet our garage door is connected to suddenly went out, so I called Frank for an estimate. I thought the outlet needed to be replaced. He walked me through figuring out what the issue was on the phone. Turns out a GCFI outlet in the bathroom upstairs tripped and just needed to be reset (who knew they were all connected?!) Shows how incredibly honest/kind he is that he took about 15 minutes of his time to help us for free! I recommend him even though we didn't end up using him because you can also tell how knowledgeable he is.
I called to get a ballpark idea of what it would cost for to install a 50 amp outlet for an electric car. I'm actually outside of Aardvark's range, but Frank took the time to walk me through everything I need to consider and gave me a range so I could budget. He is obviously very knowledgeable in his craft. More importantly, he's an honest person who took time out of his day to help me out when there was no financial gain for him. Only wish I could hire him.
Need help with installing a nest cam with floodlights with running a new wire. Frank was quick and helpful in providing information and guidance. Michael is a great technician who finished his job professionally and efficiently. Very fair price for the service. Cannot complain about anything. They deserve a 5-star rating!
David V.
05/07/2021 12:00:00 SA
Aardvark Electric did an excellent job replacing my light in my foyer. The 2 electricians that came were super nice and very efficient. The price was very reasonable and I love my new light fixture. Would highly recommend this company!!!
Kris did a great job installing three pendant lamps for me. He was quick, neat, and efficient -- he even organized all the old fixtures so I could donate them to goodwill. They gave me a quote on Friday and said they would come on Tuesday. He was on time and the quote was spot on. Will definitely call them again next time I need electrical work!
Asked them to install light fixtures and switches in our new home. They did an excellent job. They were prompt in arriving as promised and easy to work with. I plan to use them again for other electrical needs.
With no guarantee of me hiring him, Frank spent over 30 minutes with me on the phone explaining the possible alternative to working through an electrical issue. He offered different solutions and discussed the pros and cons of each. I felt like his advice was very solid - he explained all the ramifications of the different alternatives. He backed up everything he said with very believable facts and personal experience.
I absolutely will not hesitate to hire him or to recommend him to anyone based his ability to perceive the underlying challenges of my project and his professionalism in evaluating the alternatives.
I wish all contractors were as open. helpful, knowledgeable, and thorough as Frank.
I called and left a voicemail on a Monday and 48 hours later I have yet to receive a callback or a text.
I have availed services of Aardvark Electric many times. They have provided excellent service. Frank is very knowledgeable and provides insights into the work when you schedule. His team members are always on time, courteous and professional. I have never had any issues with the work performed. My last service was to replace some hideous kitchen lights with pendants. Chris came on time and wore a mask the whole time. He made sure that the pendants were installed the way I wanted them, they were at the correct height and placed in the middle of the kitchen island.
Great company! Have had AArdvark out to the house on two separate occasions for outlet installations and could not be happier. Everyone was super friendly and professional and honestly a pleasure to work with. The work turned out exactly how I wanted. Highly recommended!
My wife is on a mission to redo things in our kitchen. Electrically, pendant lights over a counter, and then under cabinet LED tape lights in several locations. Me, I was more concerned about restoring the drywall after installation. I think we got 4 or 5 estimates. By far, Frank had ideas to install this stuff that was WAY less destructive than the other electricians! In fact, he and helper Kris installed all those lights without me needing to fix or restore anything. It was a neat and professional, well done job in all aspects. While setting the job up, as my wife was buying the pendants and LED's she wanted, she called Frank several times, and he patiently answered all her (and my) questions. You could tell he has extensive experience in doing electrical work, and what may be behind your walls impacting your job.
This guy knows his stuff for sure!
I can't say enough about Frank and AArdvark. I like to try things on my own and figured I could probably change a ceiling lamp. When I took down the old one and saw the crazy wiring in the box, I called Frank. Frank was able to talk me through the installation with nothing more than me sending him a description and a few pictures. Trustworthy and friendly service. I highly recommend AArdvark.
AArdvark came to my house to change out a ceiling fan and install a $2500 chandelier. My ceilings are also 25ft high!!! They arrived on time and did a great job. I also asked them to check out some new ceiling fans that another company had installed but only worked with a remote. AArdvark was able to make a great suggestion about these new light switches and they went out and bought them and installed them for me. Now my fans work with the switch instead of the remote. Their pricing is also fair. Keep in mind they charge by the hour not job. I would recommend them for sure. In fact I received a check back for $90 because the owner said I was overcharged. I thought this was a very honest thing of him to do. I will be using them again for my electrical needs
Kim H.
01/04/2022 12:00:00 SA
We only use Aardvark for all our electrical needs. Aardvark installed an electrical line for our above ground pool. They repaired a faulty breaker for us. They repaired an outlet that shorted on us. They fixed our front door lights when they suddenly stopped working. They installed multiple dimmers for us. They installed an electric car charger for us as well. Every time we have needed them in an emergency type situation, they have come out the same day. Every time we have needed them for an installation, they have come out within a couple of days to give us a quote and they begin the project as soon as we are ready. For my electric car charger, I called them on a Tuesday to ask for a quote for the project, and by Friday my charger was installed. Their pricing is very reasonable, and their work is always top notch. I don't trust anyone else with my electrical needs. Frank and his crew are the best and I can't speak highly enough of them.
Allyson R.
02/11/2020 12:00:00 SA
From a spot on quote, a call to let me know exactly when Mike was going to be here, and Mike taking the extra time to clean up after the work- everything about working with Aardvark was perfect. One of the best customer service experiences I've ever received.
These guys are awesome. You can get an appointment quick, they know what they are doing and they like to clean up after themselves. I've had them out twice -- to install some lights and a ring. (Anything electrical scares me so I don't touch.) This is now my go to place for anything electrical.
Arrived right in time. Rewired some old fluorescent ballasts to LED. In and out in less than an hour and the actual cost was well below the ballpark on the phone because Michael A (the tech) was so efficient. This was my first time using them. I will absolutely call them again.
Frank runs a great crew. His electricians were professional and very flexible. Was able to get work lined up within a week and was done correctly and promptly. Will call them back when we need some light fixtures replaced.
Sum L.
07/07/2018 12:00:00 SA
Got a Tesla outlet done by AArdvark, couldnt be happier!
Frank, the owner, took his time explaining in detail during estimate, yes he was the only company that actually took the time to tell me in detail about the installation!
At the installation, he sent two of his staffs to install the outlet, they were polite and professional.
Frank also came by twice just to check out the process!
We got estimate from nine different vendors & freelances, they were not the cheapest but the most professional, respectful and honest!
Reliable and did a good job! Very happy with them. Will do business in the future. Good customer service. On time and explained everything well.
I had an issue changing out an electrical outlet at home. I tried to fix the issue by myself after taking to a guy in the electrical dept at Menards and watching a couple of Youtube videos. When I was still having issues, I called Aardvark. Kris had me send him a picture of the issue and he walked me through the process of fixing the issue. I was so impressed that he didn't want me to schedule an appointment. I will call Aardvark in the future for electrical work!
Needed someone to install a GFCI outlet to comply with a home inspection. Called Aardvark and the owner told me he had someone in the area and they arrived within an hour. Price was very reasonable. Will definitely use this company in the future for electric work.
Minor job to be done due to request by buyers - installing and bringing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to code. Frank: prompt to answer call and come by for estimate. Provided estimate proposal and invoice that addressed what buyers' attorney wrote in request. Kris: Arrived promptly on scheduled day and began work (non-stop for 4 hours) - cutting and connecting all the wires in the attic. Professional and kept the area tidy as he worked. Cleaned up after work done and also trouble shoot current detectors (found previous contractor wrongly connected the wires!!).
An excellent company to work with!
Sandra K.
09/12/2017 12:00:00 SA
I contacted Aardvark Electric Service based on reviews from Yelp. I was not disappointed. Frank the owner is very professional and personable. He made special accommodations to service a house I own but do not live at. He and Dave had to troubleshoot some electrical fixture problems on my older house. They installed new fixtures. A week later I found more problems and they helped again. This time Kris did the work. He was very nice and consulted with me as the job proceeded. They were prompt and notified me before arrival of how scheduling was going. I was happy to work with them and would recommend them.
You will talk to Frank when you call. He will help you diagnose and troubleshoot the problem yourself if he can, which will save you time and money. His staff are professional, nice and work as a team to make sure time/money is saved for you.
NO CREDIT CARDS. Personally, no problem with that, would recommend Frank be upfront with his customers that this is the case. Other than that information not being conveyed before tech came out, great company and service.
We needed a few outlets corrected, and a dimmer/ceiling fans switch installed. Kris was very nice and professional. I would definitely recommend.
Sandy M.
07/10/2020 12:00:00 SA
Aardvark Electric did a great job at our home today ! The 2 electricians wore their masks , were friendly , neat, efficient , knowledgeable, and timely. Frank was very responsive when we made our initial call , scheduled our appointment promptly , and provided a reasonable cost estimate for the work we needed to have completed. We highly recommend Aardvark Electric!!
Courtney N.
04/06/2019 12:00:00 SA
Kris installed two ceiling fans, mounted a 55 TV to the wall and installed a dimmer switch. He was very neat and professional. Awesome work, will definitely use his services in the future!
So fast and efficient! Spoke with Frank. He was friendly and very knowledgeable. Within a few days, Frank was able to get someone out to take care of it for us. Michael who came to do the job was courteous and even showed up a few minutes early. Loved that they were able to share their business with us on such short notice and I highly recommend Aardvark! Thank you guys!!
These guys were great. Honest work at an honest price. Another electrician said we needed a lot more work. AArdvark looked at it and told me what actually needed to get done and what wasn't necessary. Glad I went with them.
We had a number of separate electrical needs, have never used AArdvark before. Had a great initial call with Frank to review the number of small projects. Then Mike came over and worked non-stop for 1.5 hours completing all projects - even though some were not all that straight forward. Very upfront about cost (we had to replace 2 outlets). On time, clean, friendly and honest. Very happy with outcome and will use these guys from now on. Highly recommended.
Frank is awesome. He dropped by at our place to give an estimate to pull a lan cable from first floor to the second floor office. Gave a couple of options. Decided to pull in through the wall to the attic and to the office. The wire not showing outside more than 1meter.. Amazing work. He came in next day and finished off the work in at most 1.5 hours.
Great work. Will definitely recommend.
Mary W.
09/01/2019 12:00:00 SA
We have had Chris and Mike to our newly purchased (but older) home on four occasions during the past 12 months. They have upgraded electrical outlets, switches, lighting, hard wired smoke alarms, and thermostat systems. They are responsive, professional and efficient. They have taken time to ensure internet interface of the Nest Fire/carbon dioxide alarms and doorbell. Recommend them highly.
My wife and I had been looking for an electrician for a while, and stumbled through a couple that just weren't good fits (stay away from OneStopPro at all costs!!). We came across Aardvark and Frank, and could not be happier with their work. Kris came out on two separate occasions to help us out with some smaller household jobs, like replacing outlets, activating light switches, and installing overhead light fixtures and ceiling fans. Everything was done correctly, the first time, for a fair price, and at agreed upon times. Setting everything up with Frank was a breeze, which is also greatly appreciated. Call-backs, quick communication, reliability, timeliness, and fair prices all make Aardvarck a really great option for electrical work. Thank you!
Frank Boss is the owner & operator & is an AMAZING electrician. He can fix anything & is very experienced & efficient. He also re-wired & mounted all of our chandeliers. There is nothing he can't do! His pricing is also reasonable.
Also, on a personal level, he's such a nice person & nice to talk to. You can't go wrong. We HIGHLY recommend him!
Phil L.
07/11/2019 12:00:00 SA
I have used AArdvark Electric Services on five jobs and they have all been done correctly, on time and very reasonably prices. Frank Boss is the owner and did a great job on most of the work, even putting up a difficult ceiling fan in a hot attic. This is the best, hands down.
Brian W.
06/11/2018 12:00:00 SA
Its as good as it seems!
I had called several electricians prior to calling AArdvark. To say I was not pleased would be an understatement. Then I called AArdvark and spoke to Frank. He was AMAZING! He took the time to go over the problem and walked me through some thing to try before they were to come out and charge me. He could have easily of just sent someone out and made some money but he chose not to. It is this type of customer service that I am not use to. Him taking the time to actually find out what was going on and not just looking at the bottom dollar has made me an AArdvark customer for life. (hoping I never have to use them though!) Thanks Frank for taking the time to care! You are a rarity in today's day and age and I can see why so many people mention you in their reviews!
Lyndsay S.
07/03/2019 12:00:00 SA
The service by Frank went far above and beyond. He came out late in the evening to help restore some power to my home until ComEd could fix the problem. He then took my call around midnight to answer an additional question once ComEd arrived. Wow!
Frank is amazing! Returns your calls, offers advice and solutions prior to them coming out which can save a lot of money and stress. Have used these guys a few times and always excellent service! Highly recommend them!
From start to finish, Frank and his crew, Dave, Chris and Mitch were phenomenal. We were having issues with partial power loss and Frank came out and found a breaker needed to be replaced, did that within 20 minutes. After inspection of the panel we had, it was outdated and we decided to have it replaced. Frank got us a quote and scheduled us to have the work done within a week. The whole team were such amazing people, courteous, hard working, took time to meet our dog and they didn't have issues with him being around. Highly recommend Aardvark and will use them for any future electrical needs. Thank you again, Aardvark!
Frances T.
02/01/2017 12:00:00 SA
I had a project to replace the 4-tube fluorescent light fixture in my kitchen with recessed lights and mini-pendants. I called Frank to get an estimate and he came over the next day. He spent the better part of an hour looking at my kitchen situation and explaining the various considerations involved in putting in recessed lights. I had previously done some research on planning and installing recessed fixtures, but after talking with Frank, it was obvious there are a lot of things that can only be learned though experience. He sent me a quote the next day, and gave me the option to purchase the materials (recessed light housings, LED trims, dimmers) on my own, which I did. I wanted LED lights with a soft-white color and high lumens, and special ordered these from Home Depot. Then I set up an appointment for installation the following week. His crew, Dave and Chris, showed up promptly and quickly got to work. Frank also came by and spent the better part of the day working hands-on with the team. They worked a good 9 hours straight; very friendly and professional. Quite a bit of effort went into planning the layout and working through and around obstacles inside the ceiling. I was pleasantly surprised that they were able to install the lights without opening up a bunch of holes in the ceiling to run wires. In fact, they only needed to expand the existing opening from the old fluorescent fixture. All in all, the end result exceeded my expectations. Would definitely recommend Aardvark to anyone for quality work.
Cannot say enough how great these guys are. Frank always picks-up the phone and is excellent with working around my schedule. Chris who came out to do the work was fantastic. Extremely professional and did an excellent job. In addition, my car was in the shop and both Frank and Chris offered to drive me back to my office - how's that for customer service. Five-stars isn't enough. Will only use Frank & Chris for all things electrical.
Stephanie V.
06/03/2019 12:00:00 SA
I called to see if they would be able to come out to west Aurora, but I was outside of their service area unfortunately. Even though I was, Frank still spent around 20 minutes on the phone with me to try to troubleshoot the problem. I really appreciate him taking the time to try to work through the issue so I would not have to have an electrician out. I was not able to resolve the problem on the phone, but am very thankful for his help!
Frank does a wonderful job in supporting his customers, he was very prompt, efficient, and I am very pleased overall with his services, highly recommend.
Anonymous A.
12/12/2017 12:00:00 SA
Great work by Kris fixing our electric problem. Same day service .
Many thanks to Kris & Frank. Highly recommend.
Isaac S.
12/05/2017 12:00:00 SA
What service should be. Called with my kitchen outlet issues and spoke with Frank. Very kind had Kris in the area so within the hour had someone at my house. Kris was able to find and fix the problem very quickly and professionally. Took Kris about an hour, I had spent a couple days trying to fix it myself. My kitchen outlets are fully operational now. Give these guys a call if you are looking for true electricians. Thanks Frank and Kris!
AArdvardk provides excellent customer service! I requested a quote and information regarding installing a ceiling fan. The problem was that my ceiling electric box was too small for the ceiling fan mount. Kris gave me several solutions for fixing the problem over the phone. He gave me an excellent price/quote but suggested that, since the solution was so easy, that I give it a go myself and offered a few tips/suggestions. Very useful! I may not use AArdvark for this project (thanks to Kris' excellent tips on the phone), but I will certainly be calling them for future (more difficult) projects.
Adam L.
02/11/2019 12:00:00 SA
Frank and his team did a great job installing 4 ceiling fans and fixing some odd electrical switches. I would recommend them time and again!!!
Rob M.
08/08/2018 12:00:00 SA
Have used AArdvark and Frank multiple times and he has always been responsive and delivered great service. Highly recommend.
Frank installed an antique chandelier that we took from our previous house. The chandelier was still in the moving box, and there were a few things missing--a chain, canopy, etc.
He quickly suggested a place in town that sell antique lighting fixtures and he took me there himself to get the right parts. Frank was very thorough with the work--making sure everything looked right since it was a very old chandelier. I would definitely recommend him.
This is a great business. We called and made an appointment, and Frank showed up on time, with everything he needed. He explained everything he was doing, and did a meticulous job. He's also pleasant and professional. We had some messy DIY electrical work (inherited from previous owners) and it's all fixed now!
Mary B.
06/06/2016 12:00:00 SA
Great service!!! I could not be any happier with the service, the price, or the response time... I don't know anything about electrical issues and Frank was honest and reliable
Juanita W.
04/02/2018 12:00:00 SA
WOW, this company is AMAZING!!! I called because of the GREAT reviews and now I must write one. My house lights were flickering and the power in my garage burned up my Garage Door opener. I called AArdvark Electric and right away Frank (owner) answered and told me to do a number of trouble shooting things myself to see if it was anything myself or ComEd could fix to save me money for a house call from him. Well, I still needed the house call from AArdvark, so I called for them to come out and he sent Chris. Chris immediately identified that the main neutral was the problem so he began to replace that when Frank came by to check and make sure everything was going well....they fixed some other problems and stayed until the job was completed to the highest standards. Well, the flickering lights still were occurring so Frank called ComEd and started a work order...ComEd found a loose connection and we thought everything was solved, but then my garage power went out after ComEd came by...Frank advised me to keep calling ComEd and they eventually replaced all my overhead wires and connections...they were satisfied that everything on the outside was good, but I still had intermittent power in the garage...I called Frank again and he was willing to come out late on Thursday before Easter, but I told him I needed to go out and that I would call after Easter. That's what I love about this company...He is in constant communication with his customers which is rare now-a-days...
Today-the day after Easter- I called and Frank answered even though he is REALLY sick. He sent Chris TODAY who immediately found out that I had a short and found the right connector box where it was occurring...he further found out that the people who I bought the house from had no neutral going to my garage but made the ground my neutral which apparently no electrician would do...(did I mention that my house was a foreclosure when I bought it?)
Chris fixed everything and all is good now at my house and garage...Frank and Chris are amazing I will recommend this company to anyone!!!! Customer service and professionalism I thought didn't exist anymore....Thanks so much AArdvark!!!!
Even though this was the Thanksgiving holiday and Frank was not working.he talked me though how I could tell if my lack of power was inside. Or outside and even gave me the Comet number once we determined that was the issue. I will plan to go back to him with my future electrical needs
Steve C.
11/07/2015 12:00:00 SA
I found Frank a couple years ago when I needed some updates and code issues resolved. He's super knowledgeable and honest!
Our most recent business with Frank was a hot tub installation. The location of the tub posed some issues making the electrical end of it more complex than normal. Frank came in with the best ideas and a creative solution. His price couldn't be beat and the final result is gorgeous. No visible cables or conduit. He did a super job. I will be using Franks services again soon.
I am very pleased with the service overall. Frank is very professional and a very pleasant person to work with. Time to complete the project was very fast. He provided a same-day quote and was able to complete the job the very next day (electrical panel replacement and installation of new outlets). I highly recommend AArdvark and would trust him with any future projects.
Alex D.
11/11/2016 12:00:00 SA
Frank and Chris were professional. Showed up on time. Got four jobs done in out house in less than 1 hour. Excellent work.
5 Start company, Awesome service, Awesome Job, polite, Humble and great people to work with, reasonable price.
OK, so my story .... my Well water stopped, I called company that fixes Well in our area, they came and informed me everything is fine but the issue is electric related, I checked Yelp right away, called a few companies with 5 star reviews, no one picked ( this is around 9:15 am Monday ), some even picked phone and put it down right away, then I dialed Aardvark, Frank picked up, he was very polite, understood the problem, told me he will be at my location around noon. Showed up exactly 12:00 pm, even texted me that he was on his way before coming. Informed me of charges upfront, started by inspecting Control panel, then he went in my crawl space then Attic ( interesting ...right ? because these are Well pump wires running in my Attic ..huh ...that's an old 1960 house) and said he needs a second guy to fix my wiring but told me that I will be charged for one person only and for the time the job is being done and not for the time he is away. He left after about 1 hr of work and got another guy to pull the bad wires and install new ones. Job was done on same day and charged me based on his time, even fixed a few other minor issues my house had without extra charges.
I would recommend him for his Honesty, Skill, Knowledge, experience, good and reasonable rates, Humility and great customer service.
Nancy R.
04/08/2017 12:00:00 SA
I cannot recommend Frank and Aardvark Electric more. From start to finish, and my job was substantial, Frank was fantastic. You'll receive communication when necessary, written quotes/proposals, and prompt appointments. I am so grateful I found Frank (on Yelp!) and appreciate the good work!
Gail Y.
09/01/2015 12:00:00 SA
Frank has been my go to person for any electrical problems for the last 14 years. Each time he resolved the issue thoroughly and efficiently. He is an excellent electrician. Very trustworthy. Highly recommend Frank and his rates are quite reasonable.
Frank was great, we have been in this area for a while and we purchased a 'fixer upper' so we have been through our fair share of contractors. He was by far the most professional and responsive to our needs. He is very price conscious and very knowledgable. We will definitely use his service again and would 100% recommend. Frank runs an honest business and is the best home improvement vendor we have hired.
We just used Frank to install two ceiling fans in our home. He was very knowledgeable, professional, and personable. While he was at our home I had him look at another electrical issue which he happily fixed for us. He is an excellent electrician and we will be using again. Highly recommend.
Frank installed a light and ceiling fan in the master bedroom, light in the staircase, and solved a few other electrical issues in our 95-year-old house. He always answered our calls right away, called back promptly if he was busy, and called with an update if he was running late. His work was top-notch, and he is very friendly. Highly recommended.
Melissa H.
02/06/2016 12:00:00 SA
We're having a party on Sunday, and, of course, we had a random partial power outage on Saturday afternoon. Frank answered his phone immediately and came that same day. He was very friendly and efficient. I'd recommend them in an instant!
Frank was great at problem solving our electrical issues. He was quick, affordable, honest and polite. I would hire him again.
Amit S.
06/10/2014 12:00:00 SA
Replaced an electrical panel for us and did a great job at very reasonable prices. Very knowledgeable and a total pro. Would recommend to all.
Andrew M.
01/01/2012 12:00:00 SA
We returned home from a holiday trip to find some electrical problems in our kitchen that we could not correct on our own. When we called Aardvark, Frank made some suggestions that we could try without us having to hire him to come out to the house. We ended up needing him, since we still could not fix the problems. When he arrived, he quickly explained his service fee and hourly rates. He quickly fixed our kitchen problems, then diagnosed and fixed 2 other outlets that we asked him to look at. His rates were fair, he did not mind that I asked questions. He even made some suggestions for things that I could fix on my own and save myself money.
Frank clearly takes pride in his work and takes pride in treating his customers honestly and fairly. We will be calling him again to come do more work in our house in the future.
I gave them a call and talked to Frank about a problem I had. He gave me some good suggestions over the phone and told me if nothing worked out he would make a house call. I was able to fix the issue on my own but will definitely call Frank for my future service needs.
Antonio T.
03/07/2012 12:00:00 SA
We called a handyman, an electrician and they both claim that they can fix the problem. Both started the job by checking it one by one and their time is also running $$$. But both abandoned it saying the job is too big for them. Then we decided to look for an electrical contractor in the Internet. Aardvark electric only have one review.... So I am kinda hesitated to call him. But I have to decide now or this is our third night with out a light. Aardvark quickly solve the problem. Frank the owner/ electrician was so nice too. It is worth to have this guy. His service was excellent! Highly recommended.....very professional!
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