Business Details
22 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Electrical Services in Naperville, IL
Essex Electrical Contractors has served residential, commercial, and industrial clients since 2004, delivering reliable electrical solutions across Chicagoland and beyond. Our team, led by owner Eric Essex and experienced project managers Jim Marquardt and Sean Goulet, combines over 50 years of expertise to address projects ranging from small repairs to large-scale industrial installations. We specialize in power systems, lighting, control infrastructure, and emergency services, prioritizing safety, quality, and client satisfaction.Our licensed, bonded, and insured professionals provide upfront pricing and tailored solutions for new construction, maintenance, and urgent electrical needs. With offices in Illinois, Georgia, and planned expansion in Ohio, we serve diverse industries including gaming, municipal, retail, and manufacturing, ensuring measurable results through sustainable, energy-efficient practices.
Services
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Parking Lot Maintenance
Customer Owned Utility
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We are licensed, bonded, and insured for your protection.
- 24/7 emergency services ensure rapid response to urgent needs.
- Over 50 years of combined experience in electrical contracting.
- Professional, highly trained electricians for all project sizes.
- Competitive pricing with upfront cost transparency.
What people say
Professional team
24/7 emergency response
Competent electricians
Fair pricing
Quick turnaround
Services
Residential Electrical
We provide comprehensive residential electrical services including recessed lighting, ceiling fan installations, circuit upgrades, and generator setup. Our team ensures safe, code-compliant solutions for older home rewires, security lighting, and outdoor electrical needs. With a focus on precision, we deliver tailored electrical systems for homeowners and builders.
Commercial Electrical
Our commercial services cover build-outs, lighting upgrades, and 120-600V system installations for offices, schools, and retail spaces. We prioritize minimal downtime through efficient troubleshooting and responsive service, ensuring reliable power distribution and compliance with industry standards for businesses of all sizes.
Industrial Electrical
We specialize in industrial electrical systems for manufacturing facilities, recycling centers, and heavy industry. Our expertise includes transformer maintenance, panel upgrades, and emergency repairs to prevent costly downtime. We address complex power surges and equipment failures with rapid, durable solutions for continuous operations.
Parking Lot Maintenance
Our parking lot services ensure optimal safety and aesthetics through lighting upgrades, security systems, and electrical maintenance. We install energy-efficient lighting and troubleshoot issues to maintain a professional appearance and functionality for commercial properties and high-traffic areas.
Customer Owned Utility
We design and maintain distributed energy systems that improve power reliability and quality for businesses. Our solutions include voltage support infrastructure and utility-scale electrical systems, ensuring efficient energy distribution and compliance with technical standards for commercial and industrial clients.
People
Eric Essex
Owner
Eric Essex founded the company in 2004, leveraging decades of industry experience to lead as a hands-on owner. He ensures strategic growth while maintaining a commitment to quality and client satisfaction across all projects.
Jim Marquardt
Project Manager
Jim Marquardt brings extensive project management expertise, overseeing complex electrical installations and ensuring timely delivery. His leadership ensures seamless coordination between clients and field teams for both routine and emergency projects.
Sean Goulet
Supervising Electrician
Sean Goulet supervises electrical operations with over 20 years of field experience. He ensures technical precision and safety compliance across residential, commercial, and industrial projects, mentoring teams to uphold the company's high standards.
Questions
What electrical services do you offer?
We provide residential, commercial, and industrial electrical services including installations, repairs, emergency support, and parking lot maintenance.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency services?
Yes, we provide 24-hour emergency electrical services for urgent repairs and power outages.
Which areas do you service?
We serve DuPage, Cook, Lake, Kane, Kendall, and Kankakee counties in Illinois, plus Alpharetta, GA.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes, we are fully licensed, bonded, and insured for all electrical contracting work.
Can you handle industrial electrical projects?
Yes, we specialize in industrial electrical systems including manufacturing facilities and recycling centers.
