Knob & Tube Wiring
The original wiring in a pre-1940s house, taken out of service circuit by circuit or all at once. Justin tells you what has to go and what can stay.
Knob & tube wiringServices
Electrical work for homes and businesses
Old-house wiring, panels, repairs, low-voltage work, and new-construction wiring for houses, shops, and plants across the Illinois-side St. Louis Metro East. Find your project below, or call Justin and describe it.
What electrical work Lights Out Electric does in Alton, IL
Lights Out Electric handles residential, commercial, industrial, and low-voltage electrical work across Madison and St. Clair counties in Illinois, from knob and tube removal in an old Alton house to panel replacements, EV charger installation, dead outlets, new homes and outbuildings, and LED retrofits. Justin Walker owns the company, answers the phone himself, and scopes and prices the work before it starts.
Old-house wiring, panel problems, and circuit troubleshooting each have a dedicated page. See knob and tube wiring, panel and service upgrades, or wiring repairs. If you are unsure where to start, call Justin and describe what you see.
For lighting upgrades, the LED page explains the energy and lifespan figures. For a current outage, the emergency page lists warning signs and next steps. Emergency calls carry an additional charge.
The work
Electrical services from Justin Walker
Each of these is work Justin does now. Pick the one that sounds like your problem.
Panel & Service Upgrades
100-amp to 200-amp service changes, fuse box to breaker box conversions, EV charger installation, panel cleanup, failed breakers, overloaded panels, and inspection corrections.
Panel upgradesWiring & Repairs
Dead outlets, breakers that will not stay set, lights that dim when the AC starts, aluminum branch wiring, new circuits, and the diagnosis that finds the cause.
Wiring & repairsResidential Electrical
Ceiling fans, recessed lighting, EV chargers, outlets and added circuits, inspection corrections, remodels, pools, and electrical work for new homes, sheds, and outbuildings. No job too small to call about.
Home serviceCommercial Electrical
Service changes, new circuits for equipment, shop and storefront lighting, remodels, and repairs scoped around your building staying open.
CommercialIndustrial Electrical
For industrial requests at shops, warehouses, and small manufacturing facilities, Justin reviews the site, requested work, and timing before scheduling.
IndustrialLow-Voltage Electrical
Low-voltage work for homes, businesses, and industrial sites. Call Justin with the project and he will tell you whether he can take it on.
Ask about low-voltage workNew Homes & Outbuildings
Electrical work for new homes, sheds, and other outbuildings, from the service and panel through device locations.
Plan new constructionLED Lighting Upgrades
Incandescent and fluorescent swapped for LED that draws 75 to 80% less electricity and runs 25,000 to 50,000 hours instead of about 1,000.
LED upgradesHow the job runs
Clear from the first call to the last breaker
Lights Out Electric runs each job in three steps: describe it on the phone, have Justin scope and price it before work starts, then complete the agreed electrical work.
Call and describe it
Justin answers his own phone, Monday to Friday, 7 to 3. Tell him what is happening and he will tell you what he needs to look at.
Scope and price
Justin looks at the work, explains what it takes, and sets the price before it starts.
Do the work
Justin completes the agreed electrical work and walks you through what he did before he leaves.
Electrical requirements vary by municipality because Illinois has no single statewide building code. According to the Illinois Capital Development Board, local governments adopt the codes of their choice, and the state keeps a directory of those local requirements. Godfrey and Edwardsville publish adopted-code information, while Alton routes electrical permits and inspections through its Code Enforcement office.
Give Justin the property address with the problem so local requirements can be considered while he scopes the job. Confirm permit and inspection responsibilities before work begins.
Code adoption in Illinois: Illinois Capital Development Board and the state's code directory. Godfrey's adopted electrical code: Village of Godfrey Building and Zoning. Edwardsville's adopted codes: City of Edwardsville building codes. Alton permits and inspections: Alton Code Enforcement.
Recommendations
One man, across the whole list
Jessica C. recommends Lights Out Electric on Facebook and describes Justin as efficient, reliable, and careful about safety.
Justin with Lights Out Electric is outstanding! He's efficient, reliable, and always goes the extra mile to ensure the job is done right and, most importantly, done safely. It's clear he takes pride in his work and genuinely cares about his clients. Highly recommend for any electrical needs!
Common questions
Questions people ask before they call
What kind of electrical work do you do?
Lights Out Electric covers knob and tube removal, panel and service upgrades, EV charger installation, wiring repair and troubleshooting, residential work including new homes and outbuildings, commercial service, industrial electrical work, low-voltage work, and LED retrofits. Justin Walker handles the work himself across the Illinois-side St. Louis Metro East.
Do you do commercial and industrial work, or just houses?
Lights Out Electric offers residential, commercial, and industrial electrical work. Justin reviews each industrial request based on the site, scale, requirements, and timing, then tells you whether he can take it on.
Do you take low-voltage electrical work?
Lights Out Electric is available for low-voltage work in Alton and the Illinois-side Metro East. The exact scope matters, so call (618) 530-1809 or send a request describing the project and property address. Justin will tell you whether he can take it on.
Do you wire new homes, sheds, and outbuildings?
Lights Out Electric wires new homes, sheds, and outbuildings from the service and panel through the planned device locations. Call with the property address and the project plans or scope. Justin will review the details, tell you what needs an on-site look, and explain whether he can schedule the work.
Who does the electrical work?
Justin Walker. Lights Out Electric is owner-operated. He founded it in Alton in 2021, and he answers the phone, looks at the job, and does the work. Five of the seven Facebook recommendations name Justin directly; the other two recommend Lights Out Electric.
What towns around Alton do you serve?
Lights Out Electric is based in Alton and serves communities across Madison and St. Clair counties in the Illinois-side St. Louis Metro East. Regular stops include Godfrey, Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Wood River, East Alton, Bethalto, Collinsville, Granite City, and Maryville. Call with your address and Justin will confirm the drive.
How much do you charge to come out and look at it?
Justin reviews the work, explains the scope, and sets the price before it starts. Call and describe the problem to begin.
Last updated October 14, 2026.
Not sure which one you need?
Call and describe what is going on. Justin will tell you what he needs to look at.
Justin answers his own phone Mon to Fri, 7 to 3 100% recommended on Facebook