A breaker that won't reset. A panel that's overdue for an upgrade. A generator that has to actually start when the power goes out. Northfield Electric has been the call in Rockford since 1998.
Services
Electrical work, named plainly
A flickering switch. A panel that hasn't been touched in years. A rewire nobody wants to guess their way through. Here is what Northfield Electric handles, item by item.
- Electrical troubleshooting and repair
- Panel upgrades and circuit replacements
- Home rewiring
- Lighting installation. General, landscape and smart-lighting systems, dimmer switches, LED upgrades
- Outlets and switches. GFCI and USB outlets, smart switches, 220V outlets
- Ceiling fan wiring, appliance hookups and hot tub wiring
- EV charger installation
- Standby generator sales, installation, repair and service.
- Smoke and CO detector installation, surge protection, backup batteries
- Security system wiring, doorbell cameras
- Code-violation repairs
For homes and businesses across Rockford.
Why Rockford Calls Northfield
A shop that's been here since 1998
- 28 years.
- Dale Merrow has run this shop under his own name since 1998.
- 12 towns, 3 counties.
- Northfield Electric works across Rockford, Loves Park, Cherry Valley, Machesney Park, South Beloit, Winnebago, Belvidere, Poplar Grove, Rockton, Roscoe, Churchill Grove and New Milford, in Winnebago, Boone and Ogle counties.
- Guaranteed.
- All work is guaranteed and warrantied.
Get an Estimate
Get a free estimate
Estimates are free, whether it's one outlet or a full rewire. Tell us what's going on and we'll follow up.
What Customers Say
What Rockford says about the work
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What Happens When You Call
What happens when you call
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You call. Describe what's going on and get a straightforward answer about what it'll take.
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Permit, if the job needs one. Panel upgrades, generator installs and new circuits generally need a permit from the City of Rockford before work starts.
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Utility disconnect, if the job needs one. Some panel work needs the utility to pull the meter first, so nobody's working a live panel.
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The work. The repair, install or rewire happens, on the schedule you agreed to.
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Inspection and power-on. Permitted work gets inspected, then the power goes back on.
Where We Work
Rockford, and the towns around it
Northfield Electric works across Rockford, Loves Park, Cherry Valley, Machesney Park, South Beloit, Winnebago, Belvidere, Poplar Grove, Rockton, Roscoe, Churchill Grove and New Milford, plus Winnebago, Boone and Ogle counties.
Good to Know
Questions Rockford asks
Will I need a permit for my electrical work?
In Rockford, panel upgrades, generator installs and new circuits generally need a permit from the city. Ask when you call and we'll tell you what your specific job needs.
Are you licensed and insured?
From what we can find, Illinois doesn't issue a state electrical licence, and Rockford's own contractor registration has no public way for us to verify it against. What we can tell you: Dale Merrow has run this shop under his own name since 1998, and all work is guaranteed and warrantied.
Will the work meet Rockford's electrical codes?
Any permitted job gets inspected before the power goes back on, which is what keeps it code-compliant. See "What happens when you call" above for how that works.
Is your work guaranteed?
Yes. All work is guaranteed and warrantied.
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes. Estimates are free, whether it's a single outlet or a full rewire.
How do you accept payment?
Cash or check. We don't currently take credit cards.
How do I know if I need an electrician?
Flickering lights, warm outlets, breakers that trip often or a burning smell are all signs to stop and call an electrician rather than wait.