GDM Electric

Greg has done multiple projects in our home and we couldn't be more pleased. His work is top notch and he is always honest. I had him out today and he told me what I was looking at i so wasn't worth it at this time unless I really wanted to spend the money.

Look no further than Greg, he is the best.

Had Greg out to help with 3 more light fixtures and an exhaust fan in a bath. Did great. Showed up exactly on time. Also had great clean up after finishing. Totally recommend.

We had a nice but very high ceiling chandelier that shorted out. After requesting a quote,  Greg quickly responded asking to first set up an inspection to determine the extent of work required.  I appreciated the honesty versus just throwing out a low number only to have it end up being much higher.  Thankfully he was able to fit us in quickly.  Not only did he do a thorough job inspecting the various switch points and connections, he went through and tested each individual light in the chandelier to identify the source of the problem. He then went out to the store to buy replacement parts he felt would fix the issue, and it did! This is service that the big electric shops rarely do or add on a big charge.  So Greg not only identified the problem but fixed right away, which I wasn't expecting. In addition Greg agreed to replace a few outside lights and install new updated timers, a nuisance issue we are thankful to have addressed.  Greg is super helpful, and cares about his craft and doing the job right.  I have finally found an electrician that will be used any time a need comes up, and one you should feel comfortable using too.

Very responsive.  We needed additional outlets installed before starting another project and Greg was able to get the work completed within days of our contacting him.

Greg is awesome !!! Very knowledgeable , in addition to doing a superb job installing a Tesla charger for our home and NEMA connector for our second car.  

Always well priced!  I highly recommend!

Great Service.
Responsive,knowledgeable ,reasonable prices
Highly Recommend!!!
Thank you Greg

Greg was very responsive and knowledgeable.  It was nice to find a friendly person who explained the work he was doing in detail.  We'll definitely use him again.

1st Time w Greg in 2013, he installed an electric vehicle charger.  Perfect job.

2nd Time with Greg in 2020
With work from home being mandated we needed strong internet throughout.   Greg ran ethernet cabling throughout our house as wired PC connections are best and furthermore relocated our router to the center of the house in order to get the strongest signals for all wireless devices in every corner.  No dead spots.   Thanks Greg!!

From the minute I sent out the job quote request, It's been a pleasure to work with Greg from GDM. Greg immediately replied to my request, he communicated with me very clearly and with details. Even though he was very booked and busy, Greg made time to come out to my house on the date and time that he promised. Greg removed our old bathroom ceiling fan and replaced it with a new fan that we provided. Greg did a super clean job, he was mindful of our home going in and out of the house. He did a perfect job installing the fan and made some useful recommendations on how it should be hooked up. The charge for the task was very fair and competitive. Greg has now become our go-to electrician. We thank Greg from GDM for doing an outstanding job.

Greg installed several light fixtures, added remote operation to a light and fixed a broken switch. He was professional and got the job done quickly and thoroughly. He answered all questions promptly and was thoughtful about  how he brought our vision to life. Two of the installations were more complex and a different electrician had said they would need to create a ton of damage to our molding and built-ins. Greg was able to make the installation of the sconces with minimal cosmetic disruption and they look great.

Greg was fantastic to work with! He was prompt in his response to our inquiry, and quickly followed up with pricing and availability. Greg was flexible in accommodating our schedules and was extremely quick when it came to installing our new ceiling fan. We also greatly appreciate his professionalism and safety measures taken during these COVID-19 times. We will certainly be utilizing GDM electric in the future.

Greg responded to my request for a quote quickly and we were able to schedule something for the following week. He did an excellent job of installing recessed lighting in our living room. We will definitely use GDM Electric again.

Greg was awesome.  I got a response same day, came out in person the next day to look at the job and that night I had the quote and the work scheduled. The pricing was fair, he's very professional, wore mask and covered his shoes every time he was in the house.  Most importantly, the work was awesome.  We had a challenge with 30 foot ceilings in our great room and multiple challenges with access through the attic and he had no problems at all.  I would highly recommend GDM to anyone!

We have hired Greg multiple times and have NEVER been disappointed.  He will give every task his fullest attention and solves each problem with enthusiasm and artistry.  He is truly both elegant and superbly professional at all times.  He also has a lovely sense of humor.  We highly recommend him and wish him every success and happiness.

Greg responded to my request for a quote within 20 minutes.  He came out the next day to look the job over.  I had him provide a quote for two jobs, which he did, but we decided to just go with one at this time.  When we told him about the change, he had no problem and kept the quote for the first job the same.  Greg came out the following Monday promptly at 8:00 AM as promised.  Greg was prompt, very professional and did a great job.

I would definitely use Greg again for our other projects and would highly recommend him to others who need a great electrician.

We had a bunch of electrical work we wanted in my parent's house and wanted to get a few different quotes.  Greg was not only the first to respond to my request, he was the first to come to the house.  What I really appreciated was that he was on time, great to deal with and patient in answering all our questions.  In the end we just ended up using him without really getting other quotes.  Not only was he knowledgeable about the things that we needed doing, he was the fastest in responding. PLUS he could do the work right away and my dad wanted it done ASAP.  

We got a quote from him the same afternoon and went ahead with the upgrades.  New lighting fixtures in the back part of the basement and outlets changed throughout the house.  My husband later saw the work he did and said that Greg had done a really good job with putting in the lights for the basement.  

We would definitely use Greg again without hesitation.  You won't regret utilizing his services for any electrical work you need!

During a recent windstorm, a panel door covering an outdoor circuit breaker box fell off. This presented a hazardous situation. One rain or snowstorm could have resulted in serious damage.

After reading Yelp reviews, I called upon Greg at GDM Electric to give me a quote. I sent him some photos and the location of the box. Within 10 minutes he quoted me a very fair price, which I agreed to, and within 20 minutes he was at the scene making the repair. This was on a Saturday!

Highly recommended!

Professional and outstanding quality services! Will always contact GDM Electric if anything is need!

Greg is awesome. He did some recessed lighting in 2 rooms, garage work and installed an exhaust fan in our bathroom. He is On time, honest, fairly priced and prompt with response. This is the Second time we hired Greg for electrical work in our home and he is outstanding. I would recommend him for both large and small jobs. He is also tidy and I didn't need clean up much after. I am extremely hard to please when it comes to service and he is top notch. Great guy all around!

I can't recommend GDM Electric enough! Greg came out for free to quote our ceiling fan installation and additional garage outlets.  Our ceiling fan is a large windmill type in a 2 story room about 20 feet tall.  Greg was willing to setup scaffolding to install it.  He provided an e-mail estimate, which we revised 3 times as I kept modifying and changing my mind on how we wanted to do it (remove the wall switches, keep the existing wall switches, change from 3 to 2 outlets in the garage).  Every time, Greg didn't complain and immediately modified the quote, updated the price and re-sent it.  Greg was very reasonably priced compared to other quotes we received over the phone.  Greg and Chris arrived early and on-time on the installation date, both wearing masks in our home.  I thought the scaffolding and complicated ceiling fan would take several hours to complete.  They had the scaffolding setup in about 20 minutes and the ceiling fan assembled, installed and running after about another 30 minutes.  I was amazed how quickly and efficiently they worked!  They then worked in our garage and only cut 2 small holes to add additional garage outlets.  They patched the holes and now I can easily just sand and touch-up paint the small holes (as we agreed during the quote).  Once again, thanks Greg and Chris for doing such a great job!  Picture attached of our large windmill ceiling fan installed.

Excellent job. Professionally completed.  He had all the necessary equipment and parts to repair more than we had originally anticipated. We will definitely be using him again.

Decided to go with Greg after seeing the reviews. I was not disappointed! He arrived on time and set up the fixtures. Would recommend him and I will be using him again in the future.

This was our second time working with Greg. Showed up early and was very efficient getting a number of small projects around the house finished. He also talked me out of putting in new switch suggesting that, ultimately, we wouldn't use it as much as we thought. Saved us a bunch of money. He's very courteous, professional, and trustworthy.

We'll definitely use him again.

Loved working with Greg! He responded immediately when I needed electrical work done at my new condo. He came out the next day to give me a quote for the electrical work that I needed done and even set up my nest thermostat the same day.

He ran a new electrical line for our dryer and hung two new light fixtures in our place. Both turned out perfectly and I'm so happy that I went with Greg. He made the whole process seamless and really made moving into my new place easy and affordable.

Very responsive.  Explained everything he did.   Competitive price.  I would highly recommend!!

Best electrician ever, most experienced in everything, arrives prepared...so very fast, fair prices.

Nothing phases him.  Reliable, responsible on time.  He obviously loves his work.  

What we sense as old fashioned work ethic is just normal to him.  Very refreshing and relaxing.  I never have to worry about any aspect of the job, he's always ahead of me on same page.

Greg's work and professionalism is beyond amazing. He came out to my condo a few hours after I called to get an estimate. After hearing his quote and the time it would take to complete the work, I immediately booked him.

The day of installation went so smoothly. He was right on time and had everything with him to get started right away. He installed a ceiling fixture and recessed lighting where there was previously no lighting in just 3.5 hours! This definitely wasn't something easy to do considering that I live in a first floor condo. The most amazing part was that he was able to install the recessed lighting without cutting into the drywall.

After finishing, he cleaned up and offered to help move back furniture. I paid exactly what he had estimated. No hidden charges. Greg truly is the go-to professional that I would recommend to anyone.

Greg is an outstanding electrician!

He installed a ceiling fan and a chandelier in my home in under an hour.

He was fast to respond to my request for an estimate and I was able to make an appointment right away. Both the ceiling fan and the chandelier look amazing.

Stop looking for an electrician and call Greg now. You won't be sorry.

All the reviews are correct.  Greg is amazing.  He responds very quickly to Yelp requests, texts, etc.  I needed a back MUD room's halogen light fixture replaced with a hanging pendant, which was over a considerable amount of stairs.  He came on time, wore foot protection inside my home, replaced the fixture safely and with quality equipment, and was done in 30 mins.  He had all his tools etc ready to go and knew exactly what he was doing.  He even went the extra mile when I asked him to do a little cobweb cleanup while he was on the ladder.  I will not hesitate 1% to hire him again for our next electric issue!  As a homeowner for about 14 years, I'll tell you when you see a contractor gem like Greg, don't lose his info.  Also, don't cheap out with a sub-par contractor (in any field); you'll pay for it!!

To top it off his business card even looks cool.  A+!

For all those people that gave them 5 star reviews, you've been all ripped off. Got an estimate from them and I thought it was kinda high and sure enough another electrician did the same work for 1/4 the cost!  Come on GDM electric there's a thing called theinternet that kinda gives you a ballpark figure for what I think is a simple work!  Don't depend so much on theses reviews to inflate your prices.

Greg was extremely quick to reply with a very reasonable quote to install a doorbell system because my house didn't have one. Scheduled an install date the same day. The day of, he reached out to me and came earlier than expected, which worked out great for me. He and his worker were very professional, polite, and got straight to the point and did the work in less than an hour. He even made sure that everything was working with my smart doorbell and knew what exactly to do. Afterward, I requested a quote to add an outdoor outlet, he gave me a great price and said he could do it right away as well. Everything turned out great and I was very happy with their work. They laid down traps and cleaned up so well, I barely even noticed they were there. I would definitely recommend and use their service on my next project. Thanks Greg!

Greg resolved my electrical issue with out ever even stepping foot into my apartment. I planned to schedule an appointment at some point in the next week but he was/is booked solid for the next two weeks (which is no surprise when you're as good as he/they are). He sent simple instructions, based on my assessment, and sure enough, it resolved the issue.

I owe you a beer, Greg. FYI, you're on my quick dial next time I need electrical work!

Had work done by Greg(Outside fixture) and upon recent inspection he left a connector unattached.  The connector was too short and the screw was hanging thus leaving the outlet dangerous and shorted out.  Had to pay another electrician to repair his work thus paying twice.  Use someone else!!

I had a list of items to install, repair and/or check. Greg was on time, respectful, knowledgeable, and quick. Excellent, excellent work!

Greg and his father are the best! Very professional, timely and extremely knowledgeable. One of the best experiences I've had with an electrical repair. Definitely recommend GDM for future jobs! Thanks Greg!

First time working with Greg and I see why he consistently receives a 5 star reviews. Mine is no exception. Effortless quote process with Greg. I sent him the requested pictures of the existing electrical service and was in contact with him during every step of the process. I upgraded from a 60 amp to 200 amp service with a whole house surge protector. His quote was competitive and scheduling was easy as well. I'll be sure to contact Greg at GDM Electric Inc. for any future needs and I'll happily recommend him to my friends and family.

We asked Greg to install two pendant lights over our kitchen counter, and also swap out some regular light switches for Smart switches. He was so friendly and professional throughout the entire process. He understood what we were looking for, was able to make a couple of recommendations that we really appreciated, and we love the final results!

We called Greg and he came out right away.  He changed out dimmer switch and fix the electrical problem that we had.  He is very good at what he does. His pricing is very reasonable!  Going forward I will call him on any electrical needs that I might have in the future!  Thank you Greg!!

Professionally, timely, and honest!

Called after another electrician had already came out, look at the issue and then never sent me a quote or returned my text/phone calls. Greg came same day that I called, looked at the issue and sent me a quote for both options we discussed that evening. We were able to schedule an appointment that worked for both our schedules and he showed up on time.
He explained all his work and took the time to show me what was wrong and why, and finished the work in a very timely manner. The job was less difficult as we both expected and he charged me far less than the quote.

Highly recommend.

Greg not only knows his stuff, but he's extremely responsive.  I have been dealing with him on a few projects from out of state and he's exceeded my expectations on each occasion.  He's also competitively priced.  I highly recommend.

I had a plumber come out and try to fix a booster pump for a condo. He claimed I had a heater and the booster pump on the same circuit and would have to split them up. He also claimed i'd have to run  a new 220v line as the line was only running 110v. Why would I think a plumber knew anything about electricity is beyond me.

I called Greg on Friday and he ACTUALLY CALLED BACK! This is a true rarity in Chicago. (I left 2 other 5 star places on yelp messages---that was 5 days ago and still have yet to hear anything)

Greg worked around my schedule and came out the following Monday. He opened the box and found the heater and booster pump were actually split on two different lines and the line was 220v. The thermostat was the issue. He ran to HD and picked up a new one and installed it within the hour. $150 for the hour, $27 for the thermostat. Simple job, but he explains what was wrong. I saw what he checked and was fast and efficient. Never felt cheated or slighted.

I'd call him again easily for any size job. I hope he continues this great service. Not many out there like him.

Greg made my day! I work out of my home (hairstylist) and my blow dryer blew out my wiring. (Lots of power) my regular light (that I use for cutting hair) stopped working, which is a problem! Lol. I tried to figure it out myself, which allowed me to see sparks flying from the wires. I'll stick with doing hair... Thank you!!!! One of my clients said to try yelp for an electrician. I did! And found my savior!! Lol
Greg had all of the best reviews, and one crappy. I decided to laugh at the crappy review and try him. He was excellent!
On time. Showed me the burnt (yikes) out swich...fixed other outlets that I didn't ask him to...and charged me 150! SWEET DEAL!! Nice guy. Honest. Deserves that crap review to be deleted!! I will be using him for all my electrical needs. THANK YOU Greg!!

After growing tired of washing dishes in the dark, I was looking to get under cabinet lights installed and replace some outdated track lighting. I contacted Greg and he got back to me immediately! He guided me through what to look for in under cabinet lights and always responded to emails promptly. He showed up to the appointment early on a Saturday morning to install the UC lights and track lighting and did an amazing job! The UC lights look great - very clean install and the wires are all hidden within the cabinets. He even installed a brand new electrical outlet inside one of the cabinets to give us the cleanest look possible. Greg is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, efficient, and an overall pleasure to work with. I am already trying to think of more jobs for Greg to do to have him back!

Greg and his coworker were quick, efficient and reasonably priced. Fixed an overhead outlet and installed a brand new fan in our new home in 20 minutes! Would highly recommend to anyone and plan to use for all of our future electrical needs.

I needed to install 2 ceiling fans in my living room but had no existing electrical socket. I called many electricians and then decided to go with GDM. They did an AMAZING job! installed the electrical, sockets, and fans WITHOUT MESSING the drywall ceiling and charged me less than other electricians. Even when paying he sent me a Paypal request to pay but it took a little time for me to receive the email so he left and said whenever you receive the email you can send the payment! So friendly and trustworthy!!!

I needed a ceiling fan with light installed in our living room.  Greg was quick to respond and easy to schedule. The whole install only took half and hour. I'll definitely be using GDM for my other electrical needs.

This is my second time working with Greg. He did exceptional work in my previous home, so when I needed some help in my new home I called Greg.
I received a quick response when I called him. He came to my house, listened to what I needed done and said he could return the following Monday to complete the work. I received the proposal on the weekend and accepted it.
Greg came on Monday, took care of everything . I went from having a dark kitchen, to a well lit kitchen. He also took care of some outside lights and installed a new timer. Now my driveway/walk way has lights! He checked out some other concerns I had. It is a pleasure to have him come to my house. And he is very particular about clean up-all discarded items are either placed in the trash or in recycle.
All in all he is a terrific electrician and a good human being.
Thanks Greg for a job (extremely) well done!

I left Greg a message this morning and he returned my call within 5 minutes.  I explained the issue and he told me how to resolve my problem over the phone ... no charge.  He has just earned any of my future business.  Thanks Greg!

Greg did phenomenal work.

Rewired in-ceiling speakers and ran cat6 cabling as well as rewiring a panel in our kitchen. I forgot to have him run a wire for my center speaker and when I asked him to come back, he made time a couple of days later and did the work without an additional charge.

My wife and I will be recommending GDM to all of our friends.

Found GDM Electric on Yelp and after reading all the positive reviews, I hired Greg to install 6 light fixtures and I couldn't have had a better experience. He was on time, friendly, and did a great job and even fixed an issue to make sure the job was done correctly. I highly recommend this company and will use them again.

Highly recommend! After I sent my request for a quote Greg replied right away, and was able to give me a fixed price. On the day of the service he was prompt, friendly, and very knowledgeable. He was able to get the job done within 20 minutes! Definitely will be using him again for all of my future electrical needs, and will be recommending to others! Thanks Greg!

While I did receive any service from them, I did request a quote where I explained the issue I was having with my recess lighting. I got a quick response with a helpful tip that may fix the problem. It did fix my problem! This same quote was sent to 5 other companies who all responded with a range of $120-$150 an hour for service. I greatly appreciate their help and if I ever do need electrical work, I'll be sure to reach back out to them!

Greg did a great job and his pricing was very fair!  We had several problems with our deck outlets and lights and he was able to explain and fix everything in 2 hours.  In addition, he showed me how to repair the same things he repaired and what to get at home depot so I would save money in the future.  In addition, he provided tips on how to maintain my outdoor outlets and light fixtures.  We have a lot of projects and upgrades inside our house and our first impression could not have been better.  I think we found our electrician for our unit and our entire 5 unit building! We felt lucky to find him on Yelp! We will definitely recommend Greg to all our friends and family.

Called GDM for an estimate.  Greg texted me back a couple days later.   Finally made it to my house for the estimate.  Took over a week to send the estimate by email.  Very expensive for what I needed done.   Hundreds of dollars more then other quotes.   If I emailed him it would literally takes DAYS for him to respond.  And it usually is 11 pm or later at night.   I have run a family owned business for over 50 years.  I get estimates to my clients the same day.  I call my clients during the day to talk to them.  NO TEXTING.    I would never think of treating my clients this way.   I called GDM because of all their 5 star Yelp reviews.  I even told Greg that.   Sorry, but this is one RED FLAG I am avoiding.

Greg did a great job with installing new light fixtures and added some recessed lighting also.  I would definitely recommend him.

Couldn't be happier with Greg's service. Easy to communicate with and did a phenomenal job at a fair price. Will definitely use him for all future electrician needs and will highly recommend to others!

Greg was wonderful. We were having an electrical issue and couldn't get power to our dishwasher. I called him and left a message and he called back within a few hours with some suggestions of things I could try on my own in case I could fix it myself. Unfortunately, that didn't work, but when I called him back later that afternoon, he had availability to come out first thing the next morning. He fixed the problem in less than an hour and charged the minimum of what I was expecting to pay for the visit.

I had selected Greg because of his amazing reviews, and I am happy to agree with everything the other reviewers have said.

Absolutely excellent. So many bad contractors over the years, it's wonderful to find one that you know you'll call back when needed.  Greg quickly responded to my request, came out the following business day, quickly fixed what was needed and helped troubleshoot some items.  Showed me what he was doing and why, had some good cost-saving recommendations, and even showed me how to do something myself.  Extremely pleasant and professional as well.

Greg is always on-time, friendly and professional.  Quoted prices were not the lowest but he matched the price after my manager mentioned that she received a lower quote from another contractor.

Quick service, reliable, polite, and great work!  He removed a ceiling fan and replaced it with a new one.  We'll definitely call on GDM Electric in the future.

Greg installed a cema 14-50 for my EV.  Lowest quote I received and was done quickly and professionally.   He had extensive experience with electric vehicles which was comforting.

The 44 previous 5 star reviews are all completely accurate.  This is one of the best contractors I've ever worked with.   I tried another electrician before calling Greg and they quoted me an hourly rate which was fine but then sent 2 people to do the job that one can.   Greg was able to complete all projects on his own, on time and his prices are fair.   We've done multiple projects with GDM including can lights, ceiling fans, chandeliers, new outlets inside and out, outdoor security lights, outdoor flood lights and circuit panel repairs.   I highly recommend GDM Electric.

We needed to have a ceiling light moved over, so that it was center to the room, and a chandelier put up.  Greg was an excellent choice for the job.  He was quick, professional and very nice.  We will absolutely be using him again for any of our electrical needs, and we will certainly recommend him to others.

Greg was AWESOME!  He was on time, called to confirm, and did a speedy/reasonable/excellent job.  I will definitely use him again. :)
Thanks Greg!!

I needed an electrician to move an electrical supply from under a bank of windows so I could replace the windows with a sliding patio door.  Since that portion of the house was built in 1949, I was a little worried about what I might find once the job was started.  Greg came over, he was punctual, gave a free estimate, was very polite, easy to talk to and bounce ideas off of, and did ultimately did an excellent job!  So much so that I had him come back and install some track lighting for me.  

People are always looking for the word of mouth reference that friends trust, and Greg is great.  Very capable.  Good communicator as well... when was the last time you got THAT from a contractor.

Needed to replace a doorbell transformer to power a video doorbell. Greg gave me a fair price estimate and final cost was as estimated. He was very knowledgeable and had great ideas in locating the transformer since we had no idea where is was located in the home we purchased. Even though the basement was finished after new construction, he was able to find it and replace. He had it completed in under an hour. And, we got out to me within 48 hours of contacting him, and this wasn't even urgent. Many thanks to Greg for awesome service. I will be contacting him for any future electrical needs. Thanks, Greg!!

Greg did a fantastic job. Showed up on time. Communicated well and was quick and efficient. This is the only electrician for us! Fantastic!

So happy to have found a great electrician through Yelp!!  Greg is knowledgeable, professional and reasonable.   He installed a new GCFI outdoor outlet at our house that had to be fed to its own breaker.  I was working from home the day he did the work, and he did the work as quietly as possible with no interruptions once he was settled into the job.  He cleaned everything up when he was done, leaving everything as it was before he came.  We will definitely use him again for other electrical jobs!!

Greg was extremely efficient throughout the process of diagnosing and fixing all of my kitchen outlets, which had stopped working in the middle of Thanksgiving prep. He returned my call within two hours and was open to an early-morning appointment for 7AM the next morning. He had the outlets/breaker repaired within an hour and the outlets have been working smoothly since his visit.

Like many of the other reviewers mention, he was professional, courteous, cleaned up after himself, seemed reasonably priced, and quietly went about his work (while more than happy to share tips and an explanation for the issue). I will definitely call him for any future issues.

Greg was completely professional and knowledgeable electrician. He gave me a fair price and was honest about things that didn't need fixing. He did a great job with replacing our hard-wired smoke alarm, fixing bad outlets, and general electrical work around our house. I would absolutely use GDM again and recommend them to our friends and family.

Thanks Greg!

Great work.  Greg installed new light fixtures and ceiling fans.  Allowed me to see how a light would look on a single switch just to see if I liked it.  I appreciated his patience. I will definitely use him again for my next project.

Greg was fantastic
he was out same day and spent 2 hours fixing the multitude of   issues i had .
friendly professional service and reasonably priced
i would recommend greg   to anyone that needs electrical help

We can't provide a review of Greg's work but we can give you an idea of the type of person Greg is. All of the appliances in our kitchen went out and we couldn't fix the problem by resetting the fuse. We called Greg (based on his Yelp reviews) around 1pm and told him that we needed something done as soon as possible. He told us that he couldn't come until the next morning at 8am. We set the appointment and decided to call around to see if we could get someone to come earlier. We were able to get another electrician who had an opening a half hour later. We had the other electrician come out and decided to wait until he was done with his work before we called Greg to cancel (just in case the second electrician couldn't get the job done for some reason).

Before the second electrician was done, Greg had an opening and came to our house to see if he could help us. Since the other electrician was already working we told Greg that we didn't need him. So even though Greg didn't do work for us we felt that he went above and beyond in an effort to rectify our problem and even though we didn't use him we would highly recommend him as far as his willingness to help someone who needed him in a hurry. It turns out that we really like the second electrician (separate review to follow) and if we ever need additional electrical work we now feel that we have two very good options.

Greg was outstanding!  I really can't speak highly enough of his service.  I hired him to install a ceiling fan in a second bedroom and a bathroom fan in our master bathroom.  He arrived 15 minutes early and had the bedroom fan up and completely functional in about 20-30 minutes.  He then took care of a difficult removal and installation of the bathroom fan in under an hour.  For the price that he charged, you're not going to get a better deal and it definitely makes it not worth trying to do it yourself.  I will definitely use him again for any projects that require an electrician.

Greg is quick, friendly, and his prices are more than fair. We have used his services twice (once to install a ceiling fan fixture and again to replace a circuit breaker) and he was great both times. I highly recommend GDM Electric.

Greg will be my new electrician. He arrived early, wore booties, charged what he quoted over the phone, and did a fantastic job.  I cannot recommend Greg highly enough.

Greg is the most professional, reliable, trustworthy contractor I have ever let into my home.  His rates are fair, his work is top notch, he is polite, and always honest.  Can't think of another person I prefer to do business with more than Greg.

Greg came out to do an estimate and actually could have taken us for a ride had he wanted to.  We are completely uneducated when it comes to electricity and home diy stuff and thought our dining room needed new wiring.  We also thought we needed a whole new panel.  Greg showed us that our fixture needed lightbulbs installed in a particular manner, that we needed a new kitchen fixture and that we didn't need a new panel, just some re-wiring.  He gave us a reasonable estimate and returned to do the work.  He was pleasant, fast, efficient and worked his way around our clutter to get the work done well.  We were extremely pleased and have already recommended him to a couple of other people.  Most of all, we were impressed that he could have really taken advantage of us not knowing anything but, instead, gave us a little education and a fair price!

I continue to be suspicious of the integrity with some of these reviews/rankings.  When I hire a contractor with 25 five-star reviews (and not one lower) and then receive below-average service, something doesn't sit well with me.  This happened to me in the past with a drywall installer I found on Yelp -- great reviews, poor service...  and it's rather disheartening.  Note that I was specifically asked, How did you find me, Yelp?  For someone with no website, no Google reviews, and virtually no online presence outside of Yelp, this set off warning bells.

It pains me a bit to write reviews like this when the guy doing the work is a nice guy but the work is sub-par.  Greg was a nice enough guy, but enough mistakes were made that I simply cannot rate the quality of his service highly, nor can I recommend him.

Foremost, I asked Greg specifically several times before he started to be extra careful, as everything was JUST painted.  Despite this, walls were marked/dinged in no fewer than four locations.  Shame on me, I suppose, for painting FIRST, but I didn't anticipate such straightforward work being so error-prone.

The bigger issue outside of paint cosmetics was the work itself.  I am not an electrician, so I should not be checking one's work.  I should be confident to trust in the work done.  At one point, I noticed a set of lights on and a standard switch (not a 3-way switch) was in the down position.  The switch was installed upside down, and I had to call this out.

In one situation, two new-style dimmers replaced two old-style dimmers.  The dimmers fit VERY tight in the box -- so tight that the faceplate barely fit, and squeezed the dimmers to the point of making the dimmer slides very, very tight.  Well, it ends up that there is a junction box (one outlet, one switch) in the wall versus a two-gang junction box, so the two new dimmers were basically mashed into the box, despite the fact that they didn't belong in there (again, the old dimmers fit due to being an older style with a more narrow profile).

While the wrong box is not Greg's fault, jamming two dimmers into a box not designed for this purpose IS.  I should have been told that two dimmers would not go into that box, and that either the box needed to be replaced or more narrow-profiled dimmers needed to be obtained (if such exist).  I was not told this.

The most critical error was that a 1000 watt dimmer was replaced with a 600 watt dimmer (without my knowledge).  When I called out the fact that the plate screws were VERY, VERY hot (burn you in a second hot), I was told that that was normal and that I didn't feel it before because the old dimmer was plastic (knob).  I was *specifically* told it was the same load/wattage switch when it was not.  This means either: (a) he lied, (b) he did not check, or (c) he didn't know to check.  None of these are acceptable.  A fire hazard was introduced introduced by a professional electrician, and I'm not cool with that.

I later went around and checked other work done, and in two cases found old screws left in the boxes.  Safety issue: I don't know.  Sloppy, careless: Yes.

If it sounds like I am being harsh, it is simply because there are some areas that you do not chance it -- and electrical work is one.  I hired a professional to address the lack of confidence I had in my own ability to do the work 100% properly -- and I found too many mistakes made to make me confident in the work that was done.  One thing is for certain: had I -- a layman -- done the work myself, I would have not jammed switches into a box that didn't fit,nor replaced a 1000W switch with a 600W switch.

I had planned on having Greg return to do other work in other areas, but I am not.  I am not going to fight' for my money back...  I'm going to write it off and keep looking for another electrician.

Greg installed two ceiling fans in our home and was courteous, neat and timely. Called him back to install a light fixture in my dining room. Does great work. Will definitely hire him again for future projects.

Our meter mast was pulled off the back of the house by a fallen branch during the major wind storm on Feb. 19th.  After wasting a bunch of time trying to get it  repaired by Com Ed and our insurance company, we found GDM Electric here and booked an appointment.  Greg was able to get us in on short notice (about 48 hours from the first email to completion) and put it back up in about an hour.  I would definitely recommend GDM Electric and will use him again for any future electrical projects.

Greg was on time and efficient. I had 2 ceiling fans installed, and he was able to install them within 2 hours, with reasonable pricing. Very personable too.

Installed 20 amp line for electric car charging.   Perfect!

I actually found GDM Electric based on his reviews on Yelp.  It's rare to find any business with a perfect score and 40 reviews,, so I tried them out on a small job.  I'm not going to hire a company (even with a great Yelp reviews) on a $1000 project without seeing the quality of the work,  I was completely satisfied with his work on the first job so when I needed an electrician 6 months later, I called them for an estimate and the owner actually came out the next day.  We thought the estimate was very reasonable and hired him.  Then he came out a few days later and finished the work in one day.  Again, we are really happy with the work.  He also has a great attitude and was very patient when my dogs went crazy when he came in.  Anyway, I definitely would use them again.

Just used GDM for a ceiling fan installation. I picked Greg based on his Yelp reviews. After speaking to him for an over the phone quote I decided to use him. Overall he did a great job. He was prompt and he didn't charge more than what he quoted (which was very reasonable). I will use him again for my future electrical needs!

Called Greg on a Monday and he was able to come out to my home the next day. He is extremely efficient, tidy, and competitive with his pricing. He even took a look at some stuff I had not scheduled him for and did not charge me more. He was polite and quiet in his work. I will definitely be using him again.

Hired Greg again today to fix a bad installation of a fan and light switch by a local handyman (Mr.Dids).  Greg responded to my call in an hour and was in our house an hour after that.  I will continue to call him first for my electric needs.

Easy to get a quote from, responds quickly, does excellent work at a fair price.  I highly recommend GDM.

We've called Greg a few times since moving to our new home - for a nonfunctional outside outlet and to demystify our bizarrely labeled breaker box, to install a new outlet for an electric dryer, and, most recently, to figure out why half of our house was without electricity (a very damaged/burnt breaker). He's always been quick to respond and excellent at communicating before and during the job. He explains clearly what the problem is and how he'll fix it. Prompt, courteous, and professional, he'll always be our first call for any electrical work!

Seriously, can you give someone 6 stars!  I took a few bids and Greg's was the best price.   He came out and reviewed all the work needed and sent me an emailed proposal the next day.  He came out the following week and the work was impeccable.   He installed junction boxes, light switches, and hung my 50 tv in my condo.   Very fast, very clean, very reasonable......one great find!

I originally called GDM while searching for quotes to install a 110V/15A outlet in a laundry closet in my condo downtown (who would think the developers wouldn't put an outlet in there?). He provided a quote over the phone, which was slightly less costly than the other electricians I called. He also said he could even do it same day if I had the time, or we could do it later in the week. After a few more calls around, I decided Greg was the best option and told him I could meet him same day.

I informed him that the condominium association requires his licensing/insurance information before we can do anything, and sure enough he showed up prepared with copies of all necessary information. He arrived early and was extremely courteous when we met. The first thing he did when he entered my unit was lay down a tarp to ensure the area remained clean. He even helped me move the washer/dryer out of it's closet since I wasn't able to do it myself. He was extremely careful not to damage the hardwood floors and took his time.

Since the outlet was for a new washing machine and dryer (switched from one of those all-in-one units to a nice LG stackable), he informed me that we should install a new fuse in the breaker box and run a dedicated line to conform to code. He had a bit of a hard time pulling the wire through the walls (the existing conduit was a little rusty), but he didn't give up. He avoided putting unnecessary holes in my walls at all costs. Sure enough, he did it like a complete professional. He even asked me what would be the most convenient location to place the outlet so I could reach it in the event of the GFCI flipping.

Once he finished installing the outlet he left the area nice and clean, he even offered to help me move the old washer/dryer back into place. Oh, and even though the work took a little longer than expected and we ended up going with a GFCI outlet rather than a standard one, the price DID NOT change! That's a seriously rare occurrence when it comes to home improvement projects.

I strongly recommend GDM and plan on having re-do the track lighting in my condominium in the near future. Greg if you're reading this, thank you!

I have an old house with old wiring that developed a problem that was beyond my diagnostic skills.  After getting ragged on by my wife for several weeks trying to figure it out myself, I gave up and decided to call an electrician.  I called GDM based on the reviews I saw on Yelp.  Greg squeezed me in to his schedule, fixed the problem, and gave me a very reasonable bill.  I couldn't be happier and I would recommend GDM to anybody looking for a good electrician.

Greg has been terrific in every way. Professional, timely, hard working, organized, considerate and thorough. While my remodeling project is not yet 100% complete, I am in the middle of a major remodel and have had challenges with every other contractor. Greg is far and above the other 15 I've worked with. If you want the job done right by someone you trust, Greg is the way to go. I found it comforting that there was at least one contractor with professionalism and work ethic!

Got a new house in Arlington heights and needed an electrician for recessed lighting in family room, dining room, bedrooms, foyer and living room. Work was excellent with reasonable prices.

Greg is very professional, prompt and able to finish the job on time. Trustworthy and very polite. Excellent customer service.

Highly recommended and will definitely use again for future projects.

Greg was fantastic! We had two additional grounded outlets put in our garage. One was for a sump pump so it needed its own line. He was able to run everything through our basement. The work was done right and he didn't take any shortcuts which we appreciated! Everything was done according to code. He did a great job and we will be using him for additional electric work!

Back for more work, very responsive, did a great job and saved us some $$ as well.  Greg is awesome.

We're extremely pleased with the work and advice Greg (GDM Electric) provided.  I called him to ask for an estimate based on the excellent reviews of him here on Yelp.

He was much more informative and specific with his estimate than the other electricians I contacted, and he struck me and my brother as very honest and competent.  

He did not let us down.  He worked on the days we asked him to, and we were very happy with his work and his pricing.  He did a number of things at a very old house, including adding new circuits to various rooms, fixing sockets and switches, and setting up a generator system that can be easily switched on if there is a power outage.

I would trust Greg to do the best job possible with the least amount of fuss or expense.

I recently moved to Glenview and had several projects. I wanted to find MY electician. One I would use for years to come, so I broke the projects into three parts and hired them out to three different agencies. Honestly, Greg struck me as the most confident and calm, so I gave him the jobs that other electricians had said were tricky, complicated or had rejected. Specifically, he ran a high-powered line to the garage for an electric kiln and created a cut-out for a ceiling mounted fixture in a room with a tongue and groove wood ceiling. His price was reasonable, slightly over another quote, but that quote was a bit wishy/washy about possible complications. Well, Greg came, saw, conquered, cleaned up and was out in a couple hours. He did an awesome job, and even when I added an extra 15 feet of run and 3 turns to the kiln line from the original quote (changed my mind about location), he kept to his original quote. By far he outperformed the two other contractors (one of whom I thought did a fine job though on a simpler task) and I will always call GDM in the future. Oh, plus, probably the best mix of friendly/efficient/professional that I've ever met.

Greg did any amazing job putting recessed lighting throughout our house. He was reasonably priced and was able to get the job done quickly. We have had other contractors come through the house for other jobs and have been very impressed by his work.

Most reliable, trustworthy and hardworking electrician I ever met!

Greg serviced our 30,000 FOOT warehouse as well as our office space and did a remarkable job! After receiving numerous quotes from other electricians, Greg's quote beat all of them. We were on a tight time frame and he was able to get it all done in no time! Not to mention passing the city inspection with flying colors!

He is very knowledgeable and very detailed in everything he did.

I'm not one to leave reviews; however for those of you out there that also have bad experiences (as I have had) with contractors, this is one guy that has it all. Hiring GDM Electic, you can rest assure that not only will you get the best price, but also the best service.

I would definitely recommend him!! After reading the other reviews of small, residential jobs that he has done, it is apparent that NO job is too big for Greg!

This guy just straightened me out over the phone for nada! The best!

I hired Greg to install a ceiling fan. I will be calling Greg any time I need an electrician in the future. His price was extremely reasonable, and he gave me a quote over the phone, which I appreciate. He showed up on time and worked very quickly. I highly recommend him!

My basement circuit breaker kept short circuiting since last night. I looked for best reviewed electrician on Yelp and found GDM. I called GDM and spoke to greg this morning at 9:30am. He was able to squeeze me in at 11:30am since he was in the area. As soon as he got here, he opened all the electrical outlets that was related to the circuit that kept short circuiting. He found the bad outlet that was touching the metal ground, and he was able to fix it in less than an hour. I am very pleased with his service, and I would use him again in the future. Thank You GDM!

Greg is as good as it gets.  We moved to the suburbs a year ago, and have now hired Greg twice.  He installed canned lighting in our living room, a couple outdoor light fixtures, removed several fixtures, and replaced old outlets.  His prices were very fair.  He was very professional -- knowledgeable, always showing up on time, and everything looks and works great!  He's also a really nice person -- someone I felt I could trust, almost immediately.  There is no question I will hire him for any electrical issue in the future, and I've recommended him to all of my friends and family.  I wish I had a Greg for my other home issues -- plumbing, general contractor, etc.  Can't recommend him highly enough.

Greg came through again! I needed some electric work done on short notice and Greg came through with fast, courteous service at a a fair price. I have used GDM before and will use them again.

Great service! Greg installed a ceiling fan connection in our upstairs master bedroom. He was professional, polite, and got the job quickly at a reasonable rate. We'll be using Greg for more of our electrical work!

Greg was quick to call me back, came out the next day, was fair priced, quick and efficient, cleaned up after, and did a great job!  I would highly recommend him and will definitely use him for future projects.

We called several electricians to provide an estimate to replace a vandalized motion light and install heating cables on our roof.  Greg answered the phone on the first call, and was very pleasant and professional.  Greg provided a reasonable estimate, and was friendly, courteous and very professional.  Best experience we've had dealing with a contractor in a very long time.  Thank you Greg!!

Greg had a very difficult job with our home. The electric system in our home was very antiquated, to give you an idea, 95% of our outlets were for two-pronged plugs. To add more trouble to the mix, the former owners had updated the kitchen 15 years ago and either used very shady contractors or did the electrical themselves. We had hardly enough electricity even coming into the house and had three rooms - all with major appliances - running on the same circuit.

Greg was able to double the amount of amps coming into the house, repair the kitchen outlets (which proved to be dangerous in the state they were in), ground the house, put three-pronged outlets throughout the first floor, and replaced many light fixtures. He did this all at a very fair price.

Greg was very dependable. He always came exactly when he said he would and was on time - even early! The jobs he did have been working wonderfully and we can sleep better knowing the shoddy wiring in our home won't burn the house down. I highly recommmend him to anyone looking for an electrician.

I called Greg due to the wonderful reviews he got here and let me tell you, they are true! I had some circuit breakers that kept tripping due to the basement apt being wired to the main floor.  I mean EVERYTIME both floors were using the AC or even watching tv,the power would go out. Not very convenient in 100 degree Chicago weather!  Greg was very nice and honest. He arrived promptly and had us up and running in under an hour. He could have easily dragged this out by suggesting major repairs (which I thought eould br necessary ) , but instead he gave us a VERY reasonable, logical and instant fix. I am singing his praises to all my friends and fam, and will DEFINTELY be calling him for any future electrical repairs needed. Trust me folks, he's the REAL deal (and Ladies, he's VERY easy on the eyes too!).  Give Greg a try, you won't be disappointed!

What can I say Greg is by far the most professional electrician I have ever had the pleasure to do business with !!! He installed to hard wire line one for my sump pump and installed a recessed outlet in my living room to power my new powered recliner....cannot go wrong with Greg his prices are spot on he even installed to extra lights in my crawl space I didn't even ask for at no extra cost !!!!

Greg was quick, efficient and knowledgeable. He came out the same day I contacted him for a free estimate and performed the work later in the week. He was courteous when working in my home, attempting to be quiet as possible (I had a sleeping 6 month old while he was working) and cleaned up after himself. I feel like I was charged appropriately as well. I definitely would use Greg again and I highly recommend him.

I had to replace my electric meter outside - eventually involving the village inspector and ComEd along the way.  Greg was very careful to get all the proper authorizations, equipment and installation method to meet the local codes.  That's extremely important in my area!

I felt Greg was very professional, reasonably priced, and easy to communicate with.  I will definitely recommend him to others!

Had a lot of work done on the one of my apartments. Greg came on time and got the work done as I requested. Zero complaints and I'm sure we know how rare that is!

Greg is great.  Gave me an estimate over the phone that was reasonable.  Emailed me his license and insurance.  Set a day and time.  That day, Greg phoned to say he could be early which worked for me.  He was punctual, very professional, extremely neat, efficient, personable, and patient with me when I changed my mind about something -- three times.   He relocated and replaced two recessed lights, replaced one recessed light, installed and put together my entry light fixture, and replaced a dimmer.  Greg even covered the holes from my two old can lights with paper and painter's tape, so dust and debris from my attic wouldn't fall onto my dining room table (his idea).  Everything looks and works great.  Count me in the fan club.

Had Greg out for some simple electrical work.  He arrived early and completed the project within the timeframe he gave me at the price he quoted.  Very friendly, explaining things as he went.  Would highly recommend

Greg is a rare find.  I'm glad I decided to check Yelp for an electrician.  He is a professional, didn't play games, quoted the right price and delivered the results he promised.  I already recommended him to family and would recommend to anyone else.

Greg will be my new Electrician.  I had a problem and described what was happening over the phone.  He told me what he thought it was and how much it would cost.  He was here within 24 hours.  He fixed the problem in about 15 minutes, charged me what he said he would and left!!!  He was polite and clean and who could ask for more than that????  I would HIGHLY recommend him and will be calling him in the future for all my electrical needs.

Chose Greg after reading the glowing reviews and I'm glad that we did.  Had a power issue with our detached garage and he found the problem which was a result of electrical work that was done by another contractor.  He was methodical about identifying the cause of the problem and had it fixed quickly with minimal expense.  We will be contacting him for future work without hesitation.

I had two outlets in my older home that had stopped working.  Greg answered his phone and agreed to come by later in the day.  He showed up with shoe covers and identified and fixed the problem quickly.  It was definitely a job that I would not have done myself and he is a nimble and knowledgeable electrician.  Very reasonable charges, highly recommended.

Greg was fantastic! We called Greg to come help us with a somewhat urgent and scary electrical problem.  He set up an appointment for later the same day.  He then called back and asked if it was okay to come early! Greg was very polite, thorough, and professional.  He assessed our problem and was able to fix it quickly.  He was very reassuring, and made me feel certain our electric was safe to use again.  As a bonus, he was incredibly reasonable.  Can't recommend him enough.

I needed an electrician to install a new circuit panel that wasn't working in the baesment and to take care of other related electrical problems.  Greg promptly gave me a quote the same day and began work at 8 am the next day.  He was prompt, efficient and did the job at a very reasonable price. He also fixed an outlet in the house that wasn't working at no-charge.  Although the work was supposed to take a day, Greg completed it in 4 hours. He did an excellent job and was at all-times very courteous and professional. He worked very hard from the time he arrived until the time he left.  I HIGHLY reccomend him for any electrical problems you might have!

We needed a chandelier hung in our office, and after receiving an exorbitant quote from another electrician, we called Greg after reading his amazing reviews. He came over the very next day and gave us an estimate, which came in at a much more reasonable rate. He was really nice and so professional, and we decided immediately that we wanted him to do the job. He was right on time and did a fantastic job with the light and also installing an outlet for us. He was fantastic! We'll definitely call him again if we need more work done.

I'm a general contractor, and I worked with a lot of electricians, Greg from  GDM is the most knowledgeable and skilled guy I've seen so far, whether you need to install a new light fixture or rewire your entire house GDM are the guys to call

Greg was professional, courteous, competent and very reasonably priced. I highly recommend GDM Electric.

This is the third time this year using Greg (GDM Electric).  I was in the process of installing a thermal flooring system, when I cut through a conduit beneath the existing floor.  I e-mailed Greg that evening and he was out in about a day.  We discussed what I was looking for and he gave me a good estimate.  He repaired the damaged circuit and ran a new dedicated circuit to the thermostat that will control the heating mats.  While he was doing this he suggested that our washer and dryer also have it's own dedicated circuit, as the circuit it was on was already carrying a pretty full load.  He didn't charge me anything extra for this value-added work.  Greg was finished in about 4-hours, explained everything to me in detail and as always was professional in his work.  If ever I have any more electrical work Greg will be first on my list.

Greg worked diligently in all the electrical repairs and installation that was assigned to him in our house. He priced the entire project reasonably and I would recommend him for electrical work.

I had Greg put up 4 ceiling fans with electrical box installations, and he did a terrific job.  His prices are very competitive.  I will definitely use him again in the future.

Greg did a fantastic job! I could not be more pleased with the work that was done or the price. I highly recommend to anyone in need of electrical work.

Greg installed a 20 Amp line in my garage for my electric car.   He made a good suggestion to install a switch at the outlet, which I use daily, but didn't realize I would need. Not a single problem with the work, and I will use him again.

greg is fantastic!  he gave a fair and honest quote, worked quickly and thoroughly and the job was done beautifully.  we just bought a home that had a nightmare wiring system and he straightened it all out in no time.  now we can rest easy.  very highly recommend!

We needed help with wiring for our wall-mounted television and putting in some new outlets.  We called a bunch of electricians, including one that our neighbor highly recommended, but they all either didn't call us back or couldn't come over within a reasonable time frame.  We found Greg on Yelp and gave him a call.  He came over the next day to give us a free quote and then returned the following day, which was a Saturday, to complete the job.  He did a great job and was very professional.  He charged us exactly what he had quoted, which was very reasonable.  We will definitely be calling him for all our future electrical needs and recommend him without reservation!

Thanks Yelp for once again pointing us to good service.  I didn't personally meet Greg as my wife dealt with him as he first came to provide an estimate and then to do the work.  First he did quality work at a price that was lower than other quotes.  Second, the job ended up being simpler than expected and he charged us below his estimate when he easily could have just charged the estimate and we'd have never known.  That honesty isn't often found.  Third, he dealt with my toddler bothering him throughout his work.  I'll definitely call again with any electrical needs.

Working with Greg was one of the most efficient, professional and affordable home-repair experiences I've ever had. I recently bought a house that included some electrical upgrades the previous owners had decided to do themselves. The result: wires dangling in a closet and from the ceiling, an extension cord stapled to the ceiling powering a light, multiple light switches that did nothing and one that when flipped on shocked you and blew half the fuses in the house. It was a dangerous and scary situation. Greg came in and fixed all of it in just few hours on top of moving some electrical outlets for me. He worked fast, and didn't make a mess or destroy the house. What little mess there was, he cleaned up (even though I told him he didn't have too). He explained everything he was doing clearly, and was an all around great person to deal with and gave me a fantastic price. I'm glad I was able to find someone I could trust to take care of all my home's problems and give peace of mind that my house won't catch fire from bad electrical work.