About
Sims & Sons Electric and Plumbing is a licensed and insured commercial electrical contractor serving Chicago, IL, with 24/7 emergency response capabilities that keep businesses, schools, clinics, and community centers operational around the clock. For facility managers and property managers overseeing retail spaces, educational institutions, medical offices, and multifamily or mixed-use properties, Sims & Sons delivers a practical scope of commercial electrical services designed to minimize disruption and maintain code compliance. The team handles service panel upgrades and dedicated circuit installations critical to supporting modern electrical loads in retail and office environments, along with LED retrofit projects that reduce energy costs in classrooms, corridors, and commercial interiors. Lighting control system installation — including occupancy sensors, dimmers, and smart switching — positions properties for energy efficiency gains aligned with utility incentive programs across the Chicago market. EV charger installation is part of the contractor's service offering, an increasingly important amenity for multifamily properties, retail centers, and office campuses seeking to attract tenants and meet municipal sustainability targets. Emergency electrical troubleshooting, using modern diagnostic tools to pinpoint root causes behind power outages, flickering circuits, and faulty distribution components, rounds out the commercial portfolio. Sims & Sons emphasizes schedule-conscious project delivery, working around business operations to limit tenant impact — a practical advantage for facility teams managing occupied buildings. The firm positions itself as a community-rooted contractor with a strong presence across Chicago neighborhoods, making it a viable option for local institutional owners, small commercial landlords, and operators of neighborhood retail or clinic facilities who require a responsive, locally accountable electrical partner.
