Sims and sons have worked on multiple electrical projects in our home from EV charging installation to changing light... fixtures. They are timely, responsive, honest, and overall awesome to work with.read more
Sims & Sons is very professional and transparent with their services and prices. Andy the technician diagnosed my... problem immediately and was able to get everything sorted out same day. I really appreciate their help!read more
Excellent work by Andy and his assistant! I had an issue with my electrical that suddenly happened. They came out the... next day, were able to quickly fix it and get me back up and running in less than two hours! And they walked me through the source of the issue.read more
I cannot say enough positive things about Sims & Sons. These are truly kind, passionate experts who want to help people... in a tough situation ❤️We contacted Sims & Sons after power suddenly went off in our entire apartment. When we told them the situation, they took one look at our breakers and immediately knew what to do, they told us and our property manager how to fix it quickly, and didn’t even require someone to come out. Even our building engineer and someone from ComEd couldn’t figure it out. Sims & Sons could’ve easily sent someone out here and charged us, but decided to use their expertise to help, even if they didn’t get any $ out of it.You don’t find such kind and honest people often - so the next time me, my family, or anyone I know needs a guy, I’m telling them to call Sims & Sons. Trust, you’re in good hands!read more
This is such a nice guy! I really like him! We had a power outage in our apartment unit for about a day and we didn't... know what to do. The maintenance guy said our breakers were good and we should call ComEd or an electrician. ComEd said our meter was good, so we should call an electrician. I'm so happy I called Sims & Sons. Sims & Sons said it was going to be $400 for an emergency visit, but told me to send pictures of our breaker and then figured out immediately that we didn't even actually to pay an electrician to come and it was just our breaker in the meter room that needed a switch flipped. To be honest, I don't know much about anything when it comes to electrical stuff, but he explained everything really nice and was super patient even when I was having trouble answering some questions and when both the maintenance guy nor property manager weren't answering. I wish he was my uncle!!! I hope he's very happy! Yeah!!!!read more
Sims & Sons did a great job at my new condo. We noticed some electrical issues and reached out to Sims and Sons. Andy... promptly came out to look at the space and provide a fix for the electrical issues and a quote for my upgrade project. Andy developed a couple potential plans for accomplishing what I needed (running wire from an existing point to power a new outlet and moving a switch from outside a room to inside a room). When they came back out to perform the work, they quickly executed the solution I determined best (smart switch and desired receptacle location). Great work, highly recommend!read more
Darryl did a great job installing a new light fixture for us. We must have spent 3 hours ourselves trying to do it and... it took him like 20 mins lol. It looks great and he was very courteous and helpful. I also appreciated how the company scheduled appointments via text.read more
Was going to replace basement lights and dimmer myself. Ha!Called Sims and left request for service. Was contact same... day and scheduled for my first choice of dates and timeAndy called prior to his on time arrivalVery friendly and professionalFound some fire hazards from original owners work and correctedFair pricing, good workmanshipAnd on time arrivalCould ask for betterThanks Andy!!!Highly recommendedread more
The power in our unit went out unexpectedly on a Sunday, once we figured out that the outage was limited to us, we... called Sims & Sons. They gave us an estimate over the phone and came out. They gave us an ETA once they were close to our place. They diagnosed the problem in no time and were able to restore power quickly. We will be calling them again to solve other electrical issues as they arise.read more
Awesome work and much quicker than anticipated. Darrell from Sims and Sons Electric came out with an honest quote and... completed work within days. Had other companies come for an estimate and said ceilings were too high to even do work, no problem for Darrell. These guys delivered and it's really appreciated.read more
Sims & Sons did a great job. They promptly came out to look at the space and provide a quote for my project. At that... time, they developed a potential plan for accomplishing what I needed (running wire from an existing point to power a new outlet). When they came back out to perform the work, they had to get creative and pivot as a result of behind-the-wall discoveries, but they quickly designed a new solution and executed it, at no additional cost. Great work, would recommend!read more
What a WONDERFUL experience!! If you're looking for a responsive, diligent, and considerate electrician or plumber,... look no further. Sims & Sons has got you! Truly the best of the best.My fiance and I had an electric problem late at night on a Sunday. We then called their office and the owner HIMSELF walked us through a repair and now we have power. He was patient and put our minds at ease. This team is extremely knowledgeable and genuinely care about their customers. I will be calling Sims & Sons for my future needs and trust that they will get the job done right. HIGHLY RECOMMENDread more
Sims & Sons is a fine establishment with knowledgeable electrical and plumbing professionals available to help at any... time of the day. The owner, Darrel is extremely knowledgeable and kind, taking the time to walk me through a repair over the phone with a genuine desire to help. I was extremely pleased with Sims & Son’s ability to find an efficient solution to my electrical issue on a Sunday evening, all with exceptional customer service. I will definitely be calling them again for my next Electrical/Plumbing needs and highly recommend you do as well!read more
This is the 4th time I’ve used Sims & Sons for work at my house, after the cold snap an outlet & closet lights had... stopped working after plugging in a space heater. Slobo and Amel found new wiring from a remodel mixed with old wiring from my ancient house was the problem. They got it fixed up in about 3 hours, I highly recommend this companyread more
Sims & Sons did an excellent job for me. Darrell was extremely helpful and responsive, quick to schedule service, very... knowledgable, communicative, fairly priced, and went the extra mile for several things I needed done at my property. I highly recommend them, A+ customer service and work!read more
Darrell from Sims and sons just came to address an electrical issue. Excellent service, very timely and easy to... communicate with. Would highly recommend.read more
Let me tell you what, when you come home to your bottom level being flooded by the burst pipe from the floor above and... you frantically try to find an emergency plumber who a) answers, b) knows what they are doing, c) is so easy to work with and d) comes within 30 minutes during a polar vortex and everyone's pipes are bursting, call Sims and Sons. Darryl and Dylan were amazing and checked all those boxes! I was so impressed with how fast they came and fixed the problem AND they even got me to laugh at some point in my panicked state. Fully recommend them!!read more
Emergency handled immediately! Water filling my facility because of a broken valve. Darrell answered the phone and had... someone to my business in 30 mins. The tech, Z came in and assessed the situation and stopped the water leak. Went and got a few supplies and repaired my issue with in 2 hrs of initial call. This is the go to plumber. Never said no and what they can't do. Only told me what they can do to fix my situation. Thorough, professional and timely. Thanks guys!read more
Thrilled with the electrical & plumbing work that Darrell and his team did at our multi-unit property. Starting with a... simple toilet repair and kitchen faucet replacement, then some re-wiring and ceiling fan installations in one of the apartments, we were happy with the work and decided to have them do some updates in the coach house.What we THOUGHT would be a simple job became a major overhaul when we discovered cloth-wrapped wiring and deteriorated plumbing throughout the building... and they took the time to explain different options and make sure that the work would be completed within budget, and on schedule. We have outlets everywhere now, and it's great to know that the house is all safe and up to code!read more
Darryl and Dylan came out for an electrical issue that was causing us to be shocked by our devices on a specific... circuit. They diagnosed quickly and made our condo safe again. Will definitely be using them for any future electrical issues or installs.read more
Sims and Sons Electric came out exactly when they said they would. They worked through several unforeseen challenges.... Throughout they showed exceptional professionalism, thorough and systematic in performing their work. They thoughtfully cleaned up after they finished. I don’t think I’ve had a more positive experience with a tradesman in my 20 years in Lakeview.read more
Thank you so much to Andy and Jay Jay for all of their help!!! They were prompt, respectful, efficient, and did great... work. When another company couldn't complete the work, these two stepped in and fixed my outlet in under an hour! Will absolutely be back if I ever need more electrical work done again.read more
If you're looking for honest tradespeople, look no further. Darrell came out to give us a second estimate and... immediately found an unattached wire from the previous electrician who came out. When he attached it to the breaker box our issue was resolved immediately. The ability to diagnose problems and communicate what's going on to a layperson in simple terms is something I appreciate and is another reason I'm never going with anyone else.read more
Andy and JJ were my electricians and they were nice guys and very efficient. They installed a ceiling fan, replaced... some switches and an outlet for me. I feel like the quality of work is really high, they were organized, showed up early and finished quickly at a fair price. Very happy with using Sims & Sons and would definitely recommend them.read more
Darryl and team are the best! The whole family (Andy, JJ, Dylan, Slobo, Abel and Darrell) just installed a new EV... charger that required power to be pulled from the house all the way to the detached garage. They were thoughtful, thorough, and incredibly knowledgable. I highly recommend them for any scope of work.read more
Andy was our technician. He was polite, fast and was able to put in our new outlet in under an hour.We needed an... outlet put in our kitchen island. The island had wiring already installed but never had an outlet hooked up.I'd definitely use them again if I have any other electrical issues.read more
I recently had an electric vehicle plug installed at my home and I couldn't be happier with the entire experience. The... team of brothers exhibited the highest level of professionalism, honesty, and exceptional workmanship.I appreciated Darrell’s attention to detail and explanations for all the work they had to do to make the work last, safe, and up to code. He quoted the work and stuck to that price. The team arrived promptly when they said they would and took great care to protect my property and minimize any disruptions during the process. The team's exceptional skills were evident in the quality and precision of their work. After the installation was complete, Darrell took the time to thoroughly explain the functioning of the EV plug and provided valuable tips on its usage and maintenance.A shout out to Dylan, JJ, and RJ, who were also made the installation a great success. Appreciate their assistance to a seamless experience, leaving a positive impression.read more
After being snubbed by an electrician on Thumbtack (do not recommend) I found Sims and Sons on Google, and they were... very responsive; got out here to do a walkthrough, gave me a quote and were able to come out right after Thanksgiving.Definitely next level service: Darrell and Dylan came out and got right to work. Even with extra complications from the age of my building and having to do a lot more work than anticipated, they were jovial, funny and enjoyable to be around and took the time to explain what they were doing.I had a 240-line run from my electrical panel across my house to my laundry closet to install a new electric dryer, another 240 run to my range to replace my gas stove, and an outlet installed in the bathroom for a bidet.They were so polite and cleaned up my place after everything - I mean swept, mopped, wiped down every surface that had any dust and left my place cleaner than it was before.read more
Dylan and Shlomo spent hours adding all new fixtures and cleaning up all the old cabling in our basement. Worked with... our tenants and with myself (out of town ) to get the work done, they went and picked up the fixtures, continually called/txted and kept me updated with progress. Will definitely be using them again in the future for any of our electrical needs, highly recommend! Very friendly and thorough!read more
Darrell came out to address an issue with our hall light fixture not lighting up and it turns out it was my user error... with the bulbs I purchased.He was patient and explained what had happened and how to find this note on the bulbs so that it would not happen again in the future. I felt stupid for making him come all the way out here but he reiterated he wanted to make sure I didn't get taken advantage of.He then said he would not charge me for the assistance which was above and beyond and incredible customer service on his part. We will be calling Sims & Sons for any future electrical problems! Cannot recomend Darrell or Sims & Sons enough! 5/5read more
It was easy to work with Sims and Sons to have dimmers installed in my condo. They were able to come out quickly to... give me an estimate. Then I was scheduled an appointment for the following week to have the work completed. They were professional and worked quickly.read more
Highly recommend Darrell and Sims & Sons. They provide high quality electrical work at a fair price and you can feel... confident that they are not overselling you on what needs to be done. They are very responsive and professional, arriving on time and being respectful of your home.Darrell came out to assess an electrical problem in my bathroom and diagnosed the problem right away, fixing it 30 mins later during the same visit, on the same day. Other electricians who I had contacted had advised that more work was needed on a separate appointment and at a higher cost.Needless to say, I will be recommending Sims & Sons to neighbors, friends and family in their service area.read more
Darrell is a rare tradesman. He delivers a quality end result in a timely manner and at a reasonable price. This was a... complex remodel with several on his team engaged. He stood behind the final product and delivered an exception result. Using words like "trustworthy" seems like an over statement. Darrell and Sims & Sons are just that! You can count on them to be there and provide you with whatever they were contracted to provide and more. Contact them to resolve any electrical situation, you will not be disappointed.read more
I had a great experience with their team today. Andy showed up quickly and fixed everything efficiently. They were... responsive and friendly. Can’t ask for much more. I’ll be using them next time.read more
Had an ancient outdoor hose faucet replaced by Sims and Sons Plumbing and they were very responsive and easy to... schedule with. Most follow up and scheduling communication was done with the phone line over text message, which was very convenient and organized. The price was reasonable and they stood behind their work as there was a problem initially with the replacement faucet which they quickly resolved with no hassle. Everyone who came to my home was very professional and on time.read more
We had an emergency electric issue with our dishwasher after a dishwasher repairman busted the electricity running to... it. Andy came to the rescue from Sims & Sons. You could tell he knew exactly what he was doing. Our circuit panel isn’t labeled and he figured out which breaker was for the dishwasher quickly and replaced it (plus labeled it). Then he realized there was a pinch in the wire which caused the problem. Our dishwasher is back up and running now.read more
Darrell is the EV charger expert! Fastest response of any company I was comparing. I did my research and knew how I... wanted my charger installed, but Darrell offered some suggestions that made it even better at a competitive price. Not only that but his crew installed it the same day and in just a few hours. I’ll be using Sims & Sons for all my electrical and plumbing needs from now on.read more
We used Sims to install five ceiling lights, new undercabinet lighting, a new ceiling fan, a new wall outlet, repair... switches, and several other tasks for our home. Andy and Slobo did the work and they were excellent. They communicated very well and checked often to make sure they were meeting our needs. They were very responsive and good problem-solvers throughout. We will definitely use Sims again!read more
Darrell was great! Came out to give an estimate for installing an EV charger in my garage. Showed me my options and was... at the same price point as my other estimates, but included a couple of extras the others did not. Was available to start right away and did a fast, but very thorough and professional installation. Could not be happier with the service and quality. Will use again in the future!read more
Great service was provided by Andy and Sal from Sims and Sons Electrical and Plumbing. They resolved the problem... quickly and professionally. I highly recommend these individuals and Sims and Sons.read more
Contacted them about an issue with our circuit breaker, and a possible short, and they responded quickly, had us down... for an appointment in an extremely timely manner, and they solved the issue quickly and efficiently.read more
We called Sims and Sons for a quote for some exterior security lighting on our condo building. Darryl came out the next... day to look at our building, and gave some extremely insightful suggestions about what we should do. He gave us multiple quotes, for different levels of work, and was extremely helpful and communicative.When it came to the work itself, they were quick and efficient.Later that day, we noticed a small issue, and Darryl responded to my text immediately, and Mike came out the very next morning to remedy the issue.Would highly recommend!read more
Darrell and his team were professional and provided excellent service related to an appliance installation with... involved electrical work.Prices were reasonable.I highly recommend this company.We already have our next project in mind for them.read more
We had an appointment set for October 12th. Darryl called and said he had to pick up his son. He would have someone out... the next day. No problem. Andy came out on the 13th. Looked at the repair, took some pictures and said someone would be in touch with an estimate. Today is October 23rd. They never contacted us. Not very professional. If they didn’t want the job, just tell us. A waste of our time.read more