Electrician Libertyville, IL
Electrician in Libertyville, IL: one call to a locally licensed pro
Searching for a licensed electrician in Libertyville, Illinois? Call (815) 456-4349. Moore Power Electrical is a referral service that connects Libertyville homeowners and businesses with independent electricians who hold a municipal electrical license accepted by the Village.
- Locally
licensed pros - Permits pulled
when required - Libertyville
and nearby - Written estimate
before work
Libertyville. Wired right.
Local homes.
Local rules.
Licensed hands.
Who we are
We refer electricians; we are not an electrical firm
Moore Power Electrical is a phone referral service. We do no electrical work, hold no electrical license and do not employ electricians.
We have no connection to any Libertyville or Lake County business with a similar name.
When you call, we listen to the job and connect you with an independent electrician who serves Libertyville. That electrician quotes, does the work and stands behind it. You do not pay us anything.
- Describe the jobWhat failed, where you are, and how urgent it is.
- Licensed electricianAn electrician with a municipal license the Village accepts.
- Quote in writingScope and price confirmed before work starts.
Licensing
Licensed electricians in Libertyville: what the license means here
Illinois has no statewide electrical license. Licensing is local, and the Village of Libertyville issues its own municipal electrical license.
To get it, an applicant shows at least 4 years (8,000 hours) of electrical experience supervised by a licensed electrician. The applicant then passes an open-book exam with a score of 70 percent or more. The license renews at the end of December each year.
A contractor who pulls an electrical permit in Libertyville gives the Village an Illinois electrical license from an approved municipality, a certificate of insurance naming the Village, and a signed letter of intent for each project.
How to check before work starts
- Ask which municipality issued the electrician's license.
- Ask for the certificate of insurance on file with the Village.
- Call the Building Division at (847) 918-2020 to confirm the contractor can pull a permit.
- Make sure the permit is issued before work begins.
Electrical services in Libertyville
Electrical services we connect in Libertyville
Not sure which one you need? Call and describe what is happening. We will match you with a licensed electrician who does that work.
Permits
Electrical permits at the Libertyville Building Division
The Village of Libertyville Building Division issues electrical permits and inspects the work inside Village limits.
Building Division
325 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Suite 203, Libertyville, IL 60048.
Phone (847) 918-2020. Email building@libertyville.com.
Questions about the electrical license exam go to 847-918-2021.
Codes in force
The Village adopted the 2017 National Electrical Code on March 12, 2019. It took effect on May 1, 2019.
The Village is drafting an update to the 2024 International Codes. A first draft was open for comment from October 20 to November 4, 2026.
- An owner who does residential electrical work on their own home signs the Village's Electric Verification Letter.
- Your electrician files the permit, with the letter of intent and insurance certificate.
- Keep the permit number. Buyers and inspectors often ask for it later.
Outages and backup power
ComEd outages, generators and panel replacement
Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) delivers power in Libertyville. Report street outages and downed lines to ComEd.
In July 2011, storms cut power to about 868,000 ComEd customers. Several hundred Libertyville homes were still dark nearly a week later.
Long outages are why generator installation is a common Libertyville search. A standby or portable generator connects through a transfer switch or an approved interlock, and it needs a Village permit.
A generator often leads to a panel question. An older or full panel may need replacement before a transfer switch fits. The electrician checks the panel, the service size and the grounding first.
When power fails
- Whole street dark: report it to ComEd.
- Only your home dark: check the main breaker.
- Half the home dim or flickering: call an electrician, it can be a lost neutral.
- Never plug a generator into a wall outlet.
Seasons
Winter and storm season in Lake County
Northern Illinois winters bring long freezes, and summers bring thunderstorms with high winds. Both put stress on the parts of the system outside the house.
Ice and wind pull on the service drop and the meter mast. Frost and moisture work into outdoor boxes, and corroded grounding connections loosen over time.
Space heaters in winter also load circuits that were sized for lights and outlets.
Worth checking each year
- Meter mast and service drop after ice or wind
- Outdoor outlet covers and GFCI outlets
- Ground rod clamp and water pipe bond
- Circuits that trip when heaters run
Cost factors
What affects the cost of electrical work in Libertyville
We do not set or quote prices. The electrician puts the price in writing.
These factors change most Libertyville quotes:
- Permit paperworkLetters of intent, insurance certificates and inspections add steps.
- Wiring methodFinished basements and plaster walls slow down wire runs.
- Panel and serviceAn older panel can change a small job into a bigger one.
- TimingStorm-week and after-hours calls usually cost more.
From call to final inspection
How a typical Libertyville job works
You call
Tell us what is happening, your ZIP and how urgent it is. Have a photo of the panel label ready if you can.
We connect you
We match you with an independent, licensed electrician who handles that kind of work near you.
Estimate and permit
The electrician confirms the scope in writing and pulls a permit when the job needs one.
Work and inspection
The work is done, the local inspector signs off when required, and the utility reconnects service if it was disconnected.
Areas we serve near Libertyville
Your neighborhood, your local electrician
We connect homes and businesses in Libertyville and nearby Illinois communities.
- Barrington
- Waukegan
- Great Lakes
- Lake Bluff
- Lake Forest
- Highwood
- North Chicago
- Highland Park
- Russell
- Gurnee
- Deerfield
- Lincolnshire
ZIP codes we serve
- 60048
- 60092
Before you call: your ZIP, a photo of the panel label, and when the problem started.
Call (815) 456-4349Questions we hear
Electrician Libertyville FAQs
Talk to a licensed electrician
Describe the problem and your ZIP. We will connect you with a local pro in Libertyville.
Call (815) 456-4349How do I find a licensed electrician in Libertyville, IL?
Call (815) 456-4349. We connect you with an independent electrician who serves Libertyville and holds a municipal electrical license the Village accepts.
Does Illinois have a state electrician license?
No. Illinois has no statewide electrical license. Licensing is local, and the Village of Libertyville issues its own municipal electrical license.
Who issues electrical permits in Libertyville?
The Village of Libertyville Building Division at 325 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Suite 203. Phone (847) 918-2020.
Which electrical code does Libertyville use?
The 2017 National Electrical Code, adopted in 2019. The Village is drafting an update to the 2024 International Codes.
Do I need a permit to install a generator in Libertyville?
Yes. A generator and its transfer switch are electrical work that goes through the Building Division. The electrician files the permit.
Who do I call during a power outage?
Call ComEd when the street is dark or a line is down. Call an electrician when only your home or part of it has a problem.
Is Moore Power Electrical a Libertyville company?
No. We are a referral service. We do not do electrical work and we are not tied to any local company with a similar name.
Page updated 2026-10-25.