Local electrical service

Electrical work you can feel good about.

Howard Simons Electrical is a local, owner-operated electrical business serving Skokie and the surrounding North Shore communities. Straight answers, practical solutions, and careful work.

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4.8 ★★★★★

66 Yelp reviews

Customers consistently highlight Howard's practical problem-solving, clear communication, and willingness to help find the right solution.

A local electrician, not a big-box operation.

When something electrical goes wrong, you want someone who will listen, figure out what is actually happening, and tell you what makes sense. Howard's business is built around that simple idea.

Honest advice

No pressure to buy work you don't need. The goal is to solve the problem sensibly.

Real troubleshooting

Electrical problems are not always obvious. Good diagnosis comes before the fix.

Personal service

Customers work directly with a local independent electrician rather than a revolving cast of technicians.

Electrical panel close-up by Howard Simons Electrical

Electrical panel installation by Howard Simons Electrical

Electrical panel work — Howard Simons Electrical

About Howard

Experience you can talk to.

Howard Simons Electrical is a Skokie-area electrical business known for personal service and practical problem-solving.

Whether the job is a frustrating electrical mystery, a repair, a lighting project, or a larger upgrade, the focus is on understanding the problem and explaining the options clearly.

“If there's a simpler way to solve it, that's what I want the customer to know.”

Want to talk through an electrical problem?
(847) 778-3143

Actual work

Recent electrical work

A few examples of the kind of electrical work Howard handles. These are photos from real jobs—not stock photography.

Electrical panel work

Panel & conduit work

Electrical service work

What we do

Electrical services

A straightforward starting point for homeowners and businesses looking for electrical help in Skokie and the surrounding area.

Repairs & Troubleshooting

Dead outlets, tripping breakers, flickering lights, loss of power and hard-to-diagnose electrical problems.

Remodeling & Wiring

Electrical work for remodeling projects, additions and changes to existing wiring.

Lighting

Lighting and fixture installation, including recessed lighting and other residential lighting needs.

Service Upgrades

Electrical service and panel upgrades when an existing system needs more capacity or modernization.

Fixtures & Outlets

Installation and repair of outlets, switches, fixtures and other everyday electrical components.

Commercial Electrical

Electrical work for local businesses and other commercial customers.

From real customers

Why people recommend Howard

The strongest recurring theme in the Yelp feedback is trust: customers appreciate being listened to, getting clear explanations, and having problems solved without unnecessary work.

★★★★★

Customers describe Howard as knowledgeable, kind and resourceful, including helping troubleshoot an issue before a house call.

Yelp customer feedback

★★★★★

Reviewers repeatedly mention that he explains what he finds and what actually needs to be fixed.

Yelp customer feedback

★★★★★

Customers appreciate practical solutions and fair pricing, including situations where Howard found a less expensive way to solve the problem.

Yelp customer feedback

Service area

Serving Skokie & the North Shore

Based in Skokie, Howard Simons Electrical serves customers throughout the surrounding North Shore and northern Chicago suburbs. If you're nearby and aren't sure whether Howard serves your address, just call and ask.

Skokie • Evanston • Lincolnwood • Morton Grove • Niles • Park Ridge • Wilmette • Des Plaines • Glenview

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Tell Howard what’s going on.

Share a few details about the electrical work you need. Your request goes directly to the team, and someone can follow up to discuss the job.

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(847) 778-3143