Urban Power

I’ve tried leaving a voicemail as well as sending an electronic message. I never received a response.

Just joined Unilocal so I can share my own feedback. Used Urban Power in the past and was very pleased with my experience. I wanted to use them again to help with a new condo I’ve purchased. Wrote them a note 2 weeks ago… no longer waiting for a response. I’ve moved on and am using someone else who is already coming out tomorrow.

Answered calls promptly. Showed up on time. Did what was agreed on at the price agreed on… Overall a great experience. Thanks Jake!

This past week my husband and I had Urban Power install 220V lines for central air systems we are installing on a 2-​flat. Jake and his side kick did a quick and clean job with a good price. We will for sure use Urban Power again.

Jake is THE BEST! Great work and one of THE NICEST guys out there. Pricing is beyond fair– don’t even bother calling anyone else! After minutes of having him and Johnny in my home– I felt comfortable leaving them alone-​honest and trustworthy!
Jake is my new go-​to for any work, referrals and my own remodeling projects!

Jake is the best! We called him to trouble shoot a pesky light that didn’t seem want to turn on. In a matter of minutes, he had the issue resolved like it was nothing! Hi rates are very competitive and he is extremely friendly. I suggest you use Jake for all of your electrical needs.

Job was to install a motion security light in a gangway.
5 stars, 5 reasons
— Jake had no problem installing a light that I purchased on my own.
— Had a photocell attached to the only available line back there. I told him that I didn’t know what it was for or if it was even being used; and he said no prob, he’ll just run a new line just in case.
— I was ready to pay additional above the estimate for the extra line work, but he just had me pay the original estimate.
— There was a gutter downspout (yes, I had to Google gutter anatomy) between the power source and the security light location, and I was prepared for some unsightly conduit going around the downspout or a bend in the downspout to accommodate the conduit. But Jake was able to tuck the conduit neatly behind the downspout without bending it, and it actually looks like the conduit was installed on the building first.
— I took the first half of the day off, but Jake arrived early and finished maybe an hour and a half.

Great service over all. Jake even fixed extra, I complained about broken pantry door and saggy bathroom metal hooks. I will definitely use their services in future for all electric and other home needs. Thank you
Alla

I needed someone to come replace a light fixture on the ceiling of a 4-​story walk-​up. It was a seriously precarious task — the lame-​brain developer put the existing fixture in an unreachable position where even the tallest ladder couldn’t reach it. Anyway after some strategizing Jake was able to quickly and expertly get the job done. He was on time, easy to reach, and the price was reasonable. Highly recommended.

I’ve hired Jake for many projects over the years both big and small. I’m a professional engineer and a veteran rehabber myself and trust Jake not only for his expertise as an electrician, but also for his breadth of contracting knowledge. He’s a joy to work with and has my highest possible recommendation.

We hired Jake to rewire some two-​way switches throughout our house that had been done horribly wrong the the builders. Jake and his team were punctual, great to work with, and I think gave us a fair price with no weirdness (i.e. upsells, being vague, etc). Most importantly, the switches all work now!
I’m an Angie’s List member, I’ve renovated houses, I’ve worked with a lot of guys. I just think these guys are trustworthy.

Jake and his team came by this morning to hang up conduit and install fans in two bedrooms. Friendly guys! Job was done quickly and with exceptional detail. Very happy with their service and I will absolutely hire them for future projects.

I can not recommend Urban power highly enough. I have recently had multiple contractors from different trades working on my home. I have to say that Jake and Jonny really stood apart from the rest and went above and beyond what we expected. Not only did they do great work, but the were punctual, worked efficiently, and the costs were within the reasonable quote. 5 stars all the way!

I can’t recommend Urban Power enough.
I am probably the worst and most rude customer Jake has had to deal with. Due to some personal circumstances I had to push back the time and then I didn’t call and it was a communication mess.
That being said Jake did the impossible. He was able to push a gas line further into my ceiling and secure a pendant light in my kitchen. What started as a lone, sad light bulb from a hole in the ceiling is now a gorgeous kitchen light.

I’d always had questions about the electrical work done on our place, but I dread calling «professionals»: no shows, costs way over what was expected, general awkwardness with strangers. But when a friend’s house burned down due to faulty electric, I really couldn’t put off the questions any longer. Enter Urban Power, thanks to their Unilocal reviews.
I called, they answered, call was scheduled. They showed up on time, ran some tests, did the work, and it cost exactly what they said it would. Plus, they are super cool guys, so none of that wondering-if-this-guy’s-actually-gonna-kill-me. Which is always a plus.
Look no further — you’ve found your electricians. And so have I.

Called them on Tuesday, and they came out on Thursday. We bought a house and didn’t have power in one room. Luckily, the issue was not as complex as we thought. They came 2 hours earlier than our appt, they let us know they were coming early. It took much less time than their 2hr minimum, and they asked if anything else needed to be done/​looked at. Will use them when we put ceiling fans in.

I called Urban Power about a week ago to get an estimate for repairing my bathroom ceiling from the water damage (plus big hole) inflicted by an incident with my upstairs neighbor’s horrible plumbing. Jake fielded the call, gave me an estimate of $ 200 — $ 300 and scheduled Johnny to swing by at 8:30 the next morning.
Johnny arrived 10 minutes early (!), did a great job with the drywall patch, re-​painted the ceiling, cleaned up after himself well (!!) and was our before noon. Total cost? $ 200, on the low end of the estimate.
These guys rock. I can’t tell you how many contractors have blown off appointments, left huge messes, done sloppy work, aborted jobs halfway through and kept my keys. By comparison, this was a dream.
I’ll definitely call Jake and Johnny the next time something comes up. It’s great to know that there are solid contractors in Logan Square who actually give a crap about treating small-​job customers well.

SOO HAPPY! Jake & Johnny were the dynamic duo. Like everyone else — I booked them based on the rave reviews via Unilocal & now I get to add my own! I had them install a chandelier fixture –where one didn’t exist before –so this required some work. Jake measured perfectly where I wanted the fixture to go. They made sure to not do any damage to the ceiling as they had to fish the wires through. They made sure it was hung correctly & to my liking. The fixture looks amazing! I also had them install a dimmer & even had them evaluate a bathroom project.
These guys were totally awesome & I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome!
Thanks Jake & Johnny!!! I will definitely spread the word about Urban Power!

If Jake was a nordic mythical legend, he’d be 80 ft tall with a beard of red flames. He’d enter your home riding his trusty pegasus made of electricity and carry a trident made of pure awesome.
I was lucky enough to gave Jake a try and I’ve had him fix a couple of electrical issues in my recently purchased condo. Long story short, he came in once solo and once with his team. Each repair was done within 1 – 2 hrs and he did an amazing job. Not only that, but he fixed the wiring of my ceiling fan/​light switch — AND I DIDN’T EVEN ASK for that. He just made it right. No extra charges. No BS. His pricing is very reasonable and he’s a really friendly guy.
I wouldn’t hesitate to call UP/​Jake if anything else comes up. If you need electrical help and you don’t have magical sea shell, pick up the phone and give him a call.

Jake and his team did a great job at our condo! I would highly recommend Urban Power for your electrical needs. Jake installed 10 can lights, one fixture, as well as removing two existing fixtures. I would hire them again without question. I had high expectations for any electrical work that was done at my condo being that both my father and grandfather were in the trade. Thanks again.