The newest and best electrical products & services for your business — installed by a team that picks up the phone and shows up when it matters.
From Small Business to Retail
Hi-Lite Electric has been the trusted name in home electrical services across northern Illinois since 2006. What many people don’t know is that we’ve been doing the same high-quality work for small businesses and commercial properties throughout our entire history – with more than 5,000 residential and commercial jobs completed and counting.
Whether you own a storefront on Main Street, manage a multi-unit commercial property, or run a business that depends on reliable power around the clock, Hi-Lite brings the same accountability, expertise, and responsiveness that has earned us our top rated reputation among homeowners.
What We Do for Your Business
For our commercial clients, we offer the newest and best products on the market, combined with installation and service from ICC-certified electricians who stay current through ongoing education and training. Our commercial services include:
- Indoor Lighting — Energy-efficient LED retrofits, ambient lighting design, and task-specific installations for offices, retail spaces, warehouses, and more.
- Parking Lot Lighting — Professional-grade parking lot lights that keep your property safe, well-lit, and welcoming for customers and employees.
- Security & Flood Lighting — High-output flood lights and security lighting systems to protect your property after hours.
- Street Signs & Exterior Signage — Illuminated street signs, monument signs, and building signage wiring and installation.
- Electrical Panel Upgrades & Service Upgrades — Ensure your commercial property has the capacity to handle modern electrical loads safely and reliably.
- Commercial Wiring & Rewiring — New construction wiring, tenant improvement electrical, and full rewiring for older commercial buildings.
- EV Charger Installation — Add electric vehicle charging stations to your business property for employees and customers.
- Emergency Electrical Service — When your business loses power or encounters an electrical issue at 2 AM, we answer the phone and dispatch a crew.

Why Business Owners Choose Hi-Lite
We know you have options. Here’s why commercial clients across Northern Illinois trust Hi-Lite over the alternatives:
We Can Scale to the Job. Some projects need more than one electrician. Hi-Lite has the team depth to mobilize multiple technicians when the scope demands it — so your project stays on schedule.
Faster Permitting, Quicker Inspections. Our experience with local municipalities means we know the process cold. Less time waiting on paperwork means less downtime for your business.
Stocked and Ready — Day or Night. Our vans are fully stocked with commercial-grade materials, so we’re prepared to handle late-night and emergency calls without delays.
Ongoing Training, Modern Products. Our electricians receive continual professional education to stay ahead of evolving codes, technologies, and product innovations — so your business gets the newest and most reliable solutions.
Licensed, Bonded, Insured — and ICC Certified. Hi-Lite Electric holds ICC Certification (#25-0696) and backs every commercial job with a 90-day parts warranty and 1-year labor warranty.

Best In Class Commercial Electrical Services
Many of our commercial clients chose us because they tried the cheapest option first — and it cost them more in the long run. They came to Hi-Lite because they wanted a company that communicates, shows up, solves the problem, and stands behind the work.
If that’s what you’re looking for, let’s get in touch. We’ll walk through your project, give you upfront pricing, and show you why 5,000+ clients have trusted Hi-Lite Electric with their homes and businesses.
