Description

We at Donatello Electric strive to be the most thorough company that you could call for your electrical needs. From our intake of your call or a quick or immediate response if we happen to miss your call. To our electricians being there when we say we will. On site our electricians will keep you informed of any options that you may have based on your individual job. Then finally, following up (especially on the larger jobs) to make sure everything was done to your satisfaction. No job to big or to small this is what we do for all.

HISTORY

Established in 2002.
A friend hired me to do the electric in a custom home that they were building. Among all of the tradesman there (that were many years my senior), I was the only trade to pass rough inspection on the first visit. Since then I have strived to continue to be a perfectionist in everything that we do.

ABOUT BUSINESS OWNER

My name is Donald Bonfiglio, owner and operator of Donatello Electric, Inc. I appreciate your interest in my services and my company. I am a Chicago native, small business owner. I am licensed for residential, commercial and industrial electrical installations. Since childhood, I have always seemed to have a knack for anything involving electronics from fixing my father's VCR at a very young age to changing the outlets in my bedroom as a teenager. Immediately following high school, I began working as an electrical apprentice. I continued to work my way up in the trades gaining invaluable hands-on electrical experience. In 2003 I acquired my electrical license and created Donatello Electric. Throughout the 20+ years of experience in my field, I have designed and completed thousands of electrical projects. I take great pride in my work and in the services that my company provides. We are fully licensed, bonded and insured and we look forward to working with you soon.

SERVICES

Reviews

Tim K.

05/09/2023 12:00:00 SA

We called Donatello Electric about a light fixture above our bathroom medicine cabinet. Some days the light would go on, some days it wouldn't.
Mike arrived early (he called ahead to make sure that was ok). He found a flakey connector in the fixture. He removed the connector and hard wired the fixture so we wouldn't have that problem again. Mike was clean and polite. We will call Donatello the next time we need electrical work.

Pilar L.

8/18/2022

They did in fact install the new whole house fan. Mike knew what he was doing, cleaned up after himself, and took the old one downstairs for my 79 yr old father. Professional, great attitude. They also gave a veterans discount which my father appreciated.

My only (minor) complaint was the several month wait time. I wish they could have gotten here sooner.

Pat J.

5/25/2022

Highly recommend Donatello Electric for any of your electrical projects. Steve and Joel went above and beyond to make sure the jobs were done right. Very professional ! If I could give them more stars I would! Thank you!

Jim P.

08/10/2021 12:00:00 SA

Recently had my residence inspected just as a checkpoint in order to address any issues. I had a couple of circuit breakers that were found to be double tapped along with a bad GFI outlet. Contacted Donatello Electric. Company was local and had many good reviews. Based on that i contactracted with them to address these issues. They were able to come out within a week. Don was the electrician that serviced my house. I would highly recommend him. He was professional and personal. Very open and informative on the work required.

Highly recommend to anyone in need of a licensed electrician.

Becca M.

12/16/2021

I spoke with Don several times before my appointment to confirm everything that needed to be done as things kept changing on my end. He gave me an idea of pricing ahead of time which I very much appreciated. Two electricians, Steve and Pat, came out on the day of because of the amount of work to be done - fixture installations/removal/replacements and several breaker and outlet repairs. They were on time and easy to work with. They also worked around our painting crew without issue. Everything looks great. Thank you!!!

Brian O.

2/28/2022

Called and spoke to Rick. He was very helpful. I let him know that I needed a couple of outlets added to our basement. Before just quoting a price he asked more details which helped him give me an accurate quote.

Doris P.

02/07/2022 12:00:00 SA

First time I've needed to have an electrician come out. Steve and Joel were the team who came to work on my kitchen outlets last week. They called to let me know they were on the way. That gave me time to clean off the counter and put away my dog . I told them what I'd like done and they accomplished the job in a clean, quick manner. And, pricing was transparent as I knew what to expect before they even came out. I would definitely use Donatello again if I have the need.

Kait D.

09/03/2020 12:00:00 SA

I contacted Donatello Electric to handle a large electrical repair that I needed done immediately. Don answered on the first ring and explained that he is very busy right now and does not have time to take on the job. However, he gave me the number for another electrician (competitor!) and told me I can contact him back if that electrician is too busy. Well, the other electrician was too busy! So, I texted Don and he gave me yet another referral to a competitor. This referral ended up working out and he was able to do the job. I was just so impressed with DOn's responsiveness and his willing to help me solve an issue even though he would not be getting the business. He is a true professional!

Anita J.

7/25/2019

Wow I called them because I needed a new electrician, I could not be more pleased. Don is such a kind, professional and knowledgeable person. He is so busy and yet will return your calls, email, texts etc.
I know I have called him with small matters yet he doesn't act like it's too small. I am very happy I found them, they will not disappoint at all!!!!

Also his staff emulate the owner, knowledgeable, respectful, clean and prompt.!!!

Chris B.

2/26/2019

I had a highly positive experience with Donatello Electric yesterday. I'm in the midst of preparing my residence to become a rental unit and have been switching out some light fixtures. To do that, I had to turn off the power at the circuit breaker. I have pretty old circuit breaker, so when I switched off the circuits I wasn't able to switch them back on again. It was getting dark, and I still have more work to do on the house but no light. I called Don. He sent Mike and Tim out within the hour. Within the next hour and 15 minutes, Mike and Tim work diligently to fix the problem. They worked professionally and efficiently to solve the problem. I would definitely call them again.

Be aware that paying by Credit Card May add a 3% charge, but they accept checks too.

Chris B.

05/06/2021 12:00:00 SA

Mike came to my house to diagnose a set of lights that was dim. Embarrassingly, it was the result of a tiny dimmer on the switch that I didn't notice. It's a new house for me and I hadn't realized it. Mike quickly pointed it out and didn't charge me anything, since it was on his way. Outstanding service will use these guys again for a real issue.

Justin L.

10/21/2019

This is regarding work done earlier this year (April 2019). Had an awesome experience with Don and team! The work included a few projects: fixing interior and exterior outlets, installing exterior garage lights and backyard flood light. From start to finish, Don made himself readily available through phone/text/email to answer all questions I had related to the work being done. Team performing the work was prompt and courteous and provided exceptional quality work (including the clean work done to install the conduit in the garage for exterior lights). We also had an add-on project that was not originally planned (wet bar lighting) but Don was very flexible and able to work with us on the spot to quote/schedule (which was completed the following week). Highly recommend Donatello Electric!

Leslie W.

2/17/2020

I was definitely impressed with the services and advice I was giving by Don . He's knowledgeable and makes sure you understand why it happen and what to do in case there is an emergency. Thanks again Don I appreciate your timely services .

Garey S.

02/04/2021 12:00:00 SA

As part of the sale of my home, I needed to get an electrician in to fix my attic fan. Donatello made arrangements to come in quickly and take care of the job. I had used them before and was very satisfied with their work that time as well. Good company to work with.

Andrew J.

01/04/2021 12:00:00 SA

Don was very responsive in scheduling the appointment and Mike who completed the work was punctual and thorough. Extremely happy with the work completed which included changing out several light fixtures and a general safety inspection of the electrics. I will certainly use Donatello Electric again for future projects.

Agnes K.

3/14/2017

Called over the weekend due to dishwasher not working and requiring electrical assistance. Don said he would call back Sat afternoon- which he did. Then he said he would call Monday for a better estimate of coming by. Never called, listed immediate cost of service and work required.

I called another electrician who provided a walk through over the phone to try to trouble shoot the issue without paying. Excellent guy who then came out and charged much less.

Thanks Don for the terrible customer service! I found someone better and cheaper!

Kathleen Schaeffer H.

10/05/2019 12:00:00 SA

Don came to my condo which was on the market and I needed a few repairs. He was kind, honest, and was able to do all the work in two visits. He worked me in his very busy schedule as I was leaving to move out of town. Thank you Don.

Rick G.

10/15/2016

Don and his team are AWESOME and I cannot recommend them enough to anyone looking for an electrician. Honest, professional, and thorough.

Don came to my house the same day I called to give me an estimate on several jobs that I needed to sell my house, had the estimate prepared the next day, and actually came in under what he proposed when the job was completed.

His crew showed up early and Don did a next day follow up call.

I will definitely use Donatello again.

Jay L.

5/29/2016

If you need electrical work done call Don!

I left a message and he called me right back. In addition was out to my house the next day. Fixed a very difficult issue I had with no problem.

Chris F.

07/09/2015 12:00:00 SA

Don has been doing all mine, and my family's electrical work for the past 20 years. He has done everything from putting in a dimmer to a new breaker box at my home. He has also designed and installed all the electrical when we opened our restaurant.

I wouldn't trust anyone else to do electrical work for me in Il. Don has saved us thousands, over the years, by working smarter and harder.

Will W.

1/13/2020

Don was great. Used his company twice now. 1st Time was for attic roof vent fan that the inspector said wasn't working, which it was and they confirmed it was fine. Second time was when I needed a 4 banger outlet installed for my new LG laundry with the pedestal washer. Super responsive professional and would recommend and will use again.

Kathy H.

03/11/2020 12:00:00 SA

These guys are very nice to work with, they are professional and detailed. We pulled a permit for our basement finishing and the boss shows up to meet with the inspector to go through everything, and we passed inspection first time. It's great to know they'll be there when you need them to interact with city officials so all goes smoothly. They ask a lot of questions to make sure the overall project meets expectations and everyone is happy

Katrina W.

09/06/2017 12:00:00 SA

I called about some non-emergency work and thought Don was very nice and helpful. Doug came out and did the repairs efficiently and we are happy with the results!

Doreen R.

4/13/2017

Don has made my yard look so beautiful on the outside from overhead cable lines to burial. Moving my electrical lines in my basement to another area of the room. Always kept in touch with me every step of the way, always answering all my questions. He finished the job on time! I would highly recommend him for any electrical work! It was a pleasure to work with him and his crew!

Susan B.

1/18/2017

Highly recommended! Prompt response to phone call, quick estimate, professional team, quick, clean work. The expertise is very clear and the attention to customer service is striking. I received a Christmas card from them. How's that for attention to detail? Nice job, Donatello Electric! If you need an electrician, do not hesitate to contact this firm.

Josh P.

03/06/2016 12:00:00 SA

Arrived on time. Performed work as needed and exactly as specified. Finished ahead of schedule. Gave me multiple options during the quoting process with full explanation of everything. Didn't try to push me into anything I didn't want. I would recommend to others.

Zoom Y.

7/27/2018

Our kitchen cabinet (under-mount) lighting stopped working and it was not a simple as to change the bulbs - a wiring issue - so I looked up for a reliable electrician in my area (thank you, Yelp reviewers!) When I called Donatello Electric, Don answered the phone immediately and he was super polite and accommodating. He came and gave us a couple of options and quotes right away. We decided to put this tape-like lighting to go all the way around the entire cabinet. It wasn't inexpensive for a small kitchen but Don said it'd last for a long time, so we pulled the trigger. We added a dimmer for extra charge, and even though we don't use it, I'm glad we went with it for an added value. If we decide to sell our place down the road, I think it'll look nice during the open house in the evening (I hear that's a thing now). Mike, the electrician, who did all the work, was super nice and got the job done very efficiently to our satisfaction. He also replaced our bathroom switches. We were very happy with their service and highly recommend them!

Ann S.

12/09/2015 12:00:00 SA

The owner (nicknamed Don or Donatello) answers the phone and he is polite, professional, and enthusiastic. We chose a date that would work best for my schedule. He told me the name of the electrician that would be coming to the house. Mike, the electrician, showed up on time. He was efficient, cleaned up after himself, even though it was a messy job. We had Mike move a light fixture which involved cutting a hole in the ceiling drywall. He made as small of a cut as possible with as little mess as possible. He also added electricity to the ceiling in our home office. Again, very efficient, very little mess, and did a great job. After we had a painter come and paint the ceilings, Mike came back to install the light fixtures. Overall, a very good experience!

john a.

10/18/2017

Called Donatello Electric about installing a flood/security light over my garage door. They had to run a new power source since there was no fixture there before. Don returned my call promptly and we set a date to have the work done. he was able to give me a ballpark estimate without coming out to the house. (I did send him photos of the garage so he had a good idea) He sent Doug out to do the work, arrived as scheduled, and did the job perfectly, I asked Doug many questions about the process and he answered all of them with out me felling like I was bothering him while he worked. The job turned out better then I thought as Doug was able to run the conduit with it being visible. Final cost was slightly under estimate. Whatever electrical job I have in the future, Don will be my first call.

Derek C.

12/08/2015 12:00:00 SA

The only thing shocking about this electrical repair company is how good they are! Would highly recommend them. Since I was selling my house, I needed a small job done right away. They were able to squeeze me into their tight schedule on short notice. Mike, the electrician, showed up on time. He did the work in a timely manner, exactly as quoted at an extremely fair price. Mike was super nice and explained everything he was doing. Too bad I can't take them to Kansas City with me when I move!

K M.

6/20/2016

Have to get some outlets and other fixes updated in my older condo and so happy with this company. Don sent Ken and he has great customer service and helped fixed what he could working within my budget for today. Still much to be done but will definitely be calling again to have them come out and eventually finish fixing it all. Ken and Don are my new go to company when I need electrical work done and will be telling friends.

Ron P.

12/23/2016

Great staff and customer service. Easy communication. Very prompt and efficient with your needs. Thanks again!

Mark H.

3/14/2017

Don and team hung 2 chandeliers for us today. Great work and at a reasonable price. We will use them again very soon. Well done Don!

Power J.

8/18/2018

These guys are top-notch. Our daughter had a fire in her townhouse that was potentially caused by an electrical problem. Weeks later, after discovering that she had had other electrical problems and that the insurance company was not even looking at the electrical system to see if anything was wrong, I called Donatello sight unseen for help. After a conversation with the owner(?) I was told to check something and call back. I did and they came out within hours. The technician Mike was thorough, knowledgeable and polite. He checked the entire system as well as some switches and outlets, explaining at every point what he was looking for and asking questions. We were delighted that he found several issues and corrected all of them on the spot, no return visits or vague promises. We felt much safer after his thorough inspection and competent repairs. Thank you Donatello, we recommend them highly!

Marlene W.

2/27/2015

Don at Donatello Electric has always met my electrical needs. Being a single homeowner on a tight budget it is wonderful when you can find a tradesman to get what you need done at good price, quickly and done right. Highly recommend!

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