Family-owned
Darrell, Nermina, and our family team take pride in the work and the way we treat you.
Residential electrician services in Chicago
Chicago Electricians You Can Count On — Day or Night.
Electrical trouble at home? Planning an improvement? Our family brings skilled workmanship, clear explanations, and respect for your home. Call for urgent electrical help or request a free estimate for planned work.
- Phone
- (312) 282-1170
- Hours
- Open 24 hours
- Based in
- Chicago, IL
Why call Sims & Sons
Skilled hands. A family that cares.
Licensed
Our licensed business brings skilled workmanship and careful attention to your electrical needs.
Bonded
Need bond information for your project or association? Our team can help with the documents.
Insured
Ask us for current insurance documentation when planning your project.
Services
What can we help you with?
Electrical repairs and improvements are at the heart of our work. Choose the service that fits your home or business, including our residential and commercial plumbing services.
Residential Electrician
Troubleshooting, repairs, panels, wiring, lighting, and planned improvements for your home.Emergency Electrician
Call about an urgent electrical concern. We will discuss the situation and confirm availability.Commercial Electrician
Repairs, lighting, installations, and maintenance for your business or property.Residential Plumbing
Help with leaks, fixtures, drains, hot water, and plumbing improvements at home.Commercial Plumbing
Plumbing repairs, fixtures, drains, maintenance, and planned work for commercial properties.Electrician service categories
Start with the electrical need you recognize.
Start with what you have noticed or what you want to change. We will help you understand which work makes sense for your home.
Authentic project photography
Recent Projects
A look at our team’s electrical work.
Meet the family
Our family name is on the work.
Darrell Sims is a third-generation electrician and the founder of Sims & Sons. Alongside Nermina Sims and our family team, he brings a personal commitment to the people we serve.
Whether you need help finding an electrical problem or planning an improvement, we believe you deserve clear explanations, careful workmanship, and respect for your home.
Meet Darrell, Nermina, and the Sims & Sons teamWhere we work
Chicago roots. Help for our neighbors.
Based in Chicago, we serve Chicago north of Roosevelt Road, the North Shore, and the Northwest Suburbs, including areas within Maine and Niles Townships. Share your street address so we can confirm service and availability.
Check your service areaUrgent electrical concerns
Something feels unsafe? Call us.
24/7 Emergency Electrician Available. Call to describe the concern and confirm availability. If there is fire, smoke, or immediate danger, move to safety and call 911 first. Stay clear of sparking, hot, wet, or exposed electrical equipment.
Call an Emergency ElectricianWhat happens next
A clear plan starts with a conversation.
Tell us what you need
Call for an urgent concern, or request a free estimate for planned work. Share your address, the problem or project, and the best way to reach you.
Discuss the scope and next step
Our team will confirm the service area and availability, ask about the work, and help arrange the right next step.
Agree on the work
Before proceeding, discuss the proposed work, pricing, access, and scheduling with our team so you know what to expect.
Business profiles
Get to know us through our customers.
Read the positive and critical reviews, see how customers describe their experience, and decide whether our family is the right fit for yours.
When Should I Call an Emergency Electrician?
Call promptly for sparking, smoke, burning odors, unusual heat, exposed live wiring, or an electrical condition that creates immediate risk.
Read the emergency electrician guideWhy Does My Breaker Keep Tripping?
A breaker that repeatedly trips may be responding to an overload, a fault, damaged equipment, or another condition that needs qualified evaluation.
Learn why circuit breakers keep trippingWhat Do Flickering Lights or Partial Power Mean?
Flickering lights or power loss in part of a home can have several causes; heat, odor, sparking, or widespread instability makes the situation more urgent.
Read about flickering lights and partial powerFAQs
What callers often need to know.
Can I call about an urgent electrical problem?
Open 24 hours. Call (312) 282-1170 to describe the issue and confirm emergency electrical availability. For fire, smoke, or immediate danger, move to safety and call 911 first.
How do I request a free estimate?
Use the Request a Free Estimate link or call our team. Tell us the property address, what you need, and your preferred contact details. Share photos or an inspection report if you already have them and can do so safely. We will discuss the scope and next step.
Do you serve my neighborhood or suburb?
We serve Chicago north of Roosevelt Road, the North Shore, and the Northwest Suburbs, including areas within Maine and Niles Townships. Use the service-area guide or share your full street address so we can confirm coverage and availability.
Can you help with electrical items on an inspection report?
Yes. Share the complete report and property address so our team can review the electrical findings and discuss correction work. Let us know about any deadlines or access requirements when you contact us.
Do you also handle plumbing and commercial work?
Yes. Alongside residential and emergency electrical service, we provide commercial electrical work and residential and commercial plumbing services. Tell us what needs attention so we can discuss the right service for your property.
Get help now
Need an electrician in Chicago?
Request a free estimate for planned residential electrical work. For urgent electrical safety concerns, call Sims & Sons directly.