Ceiling fans
Swapping a light fixture for a fan, or adding a fan where there was never a box. A standard fixture box may not be fan-rated, so Justin checks the box and replaces or braces it before the fan goes up.
Service
Residential Electrician in Alton, IL
A ceiling fan where there was never a box. Recessed lights in a dark kitchen. An outlet that went dead over the weekend. Justin Walker owns Lights Out Electric, does the work himself, and covers homes across Alton and the Metro East.
What a residential electrician does in an Alton home
Lights Out Electric is a residential electrician serving homeowners across Madison and St. Clair counties with everyday repairs, lighting, added outlets and circuits, EV charger installation, inspection corrections, remodels, low-voltage work, and wiring for new homes, sheds, and outbuildings. Justin Walker owns the company, does the work himself, and sets the price before the job starts.
No job on that list is too small to call about. A single dead outlet may be a device problem or a sign of an upstream connection failure. Describe what is happening and Justin will tell you what he needs to inspect.
Before adding a circuit for a window unit, freezer, or hot tub, Justin checks available panel capacity. Homes built before about 1940 may still have knob and tube wiring behind the plaster, which can affect what new wiring can connect to safely.
The jobs people call about
Residential electrical services
Common home electrical projects in Alton and the Illinois-side Metro East.
Recessed lighting
Cans or wafer lights in a kitchen, living room, or basement ceiling. Justin plans the layout before cutting the ceiling so the light falls where the room needs it.
Outlets and added circuits
An outlet where an extension cord is in use now, a dedicated circuit for a freezer or garage, or GFCI protection in a kitchen or bath. Justin checks the existing load before adding an outlet or circuit.
Dryer and range circuits
240-volt circuits for a dryer, a range, an oven, or a welder in the garage, including replacing an old 220 socket that no longer holds a plug. Cheri S. below called about exactly that.
Remodels and additions
Rough-in and finish work for a kitchen, bath, basement, or addition. Justin works from the plan, completes the rough-in before the walls close, and returns for finish work when the surfaces and fixtures are ready.
EV charger installation
Justin reviews the charger requirements, circuit route, and panel capacity before pricing the installation. The full answer lives in the panel and EV charger section.
Pools, hot tubs, and outdoor power
Power for a pool, hot tub, detached garage, or shop, plus exterior and landscape lighting. Justin reviews the route, burial depth, conduit, and GFCI requirements during project scoping.
New homes, sheds, and outbuildings
Electrical work for new construction, from the service and panel through the planned device locations. Call with the address and project scope so Justin can review the request with you.
Low-voltage work
Low-voltage electrical work is available for residential projects. Describe the project and property address, and Justin will tell you whether he can take it on.
New construction is on the list too, including new homes, sheds, and other outbuildings, from the service and panel through the planned device locations. Lights that dim, breakers that will not stay on, or part of a room losing power call for troubleshooting before parts are selected.
Electrical requirements vary by municipality because Illinois has no single statewide building code. Godfrey and Edwardsville publish their adopted-code information, while Alton's Code Enforcement office issues electrical permits and performs inspections. Requirements such as AFCI and GFCI protection can differ across town lines. Include the project address so local requirements can be considered during scoping, and confirm permit and inspection responsibilities before work begins.
Code adoption in Illinois: Illinois Capital Development Board. 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.
Who does the work
Justin does the work himself
Lights Out Electric is Justin Walker. He answers the phone, schedules the job, and does the electrical work himself.
Justin started the company in 2021 and has built the business through referrals. He answers his own phone, Monday to Friday, 7 to 3.
If you want to know who you are letting into the house first, read how Justin got into the trade. If you are outside Alton, the towns he covers are listed on the service area page.
Recommendations
What homeowners say about working with Justin
Cheri S., Jenna S., and Jessica C. recommend Lights Out Electric on Facebook.
Lights Out Electric LLC. Replaced a 220 wall socket for my dryer. They also checked other numerous electrical issues in my home.
I just had Justin walker from lights out electrical Llc come out to my house to fix an electrical issue in my kids rooms. He was very professional and knowledgeable! 😊 Thank you for your help and hard-work! I definitely will be calling you again for any future electrical issues!
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
Residential electrical questions
Do you install ceiling fans and recessed lighting?
Lights Out Electric handles ceiling-fan and recessed-lighting projects in Alton homes. Justin checks that the box is fan-rated and braced before a fan goes up, and he lays out recessed cans around how the room gets used. Call (618) 530-1809 to get on the schedule.
Half the outlets in a room stopped working. What causes that?
Dead outlets in part of a room can trace to a tripped GFCI upstream, a loose backstab on a receptacle, or a failed splice feeding the rest of the circuit. Lights Out Electric tests the circuit to locate the failure before choosing the repair.
Why does my breaker keep tripping?
Repeated breaker trips can point to too much load on one circuit, a short between conductors, or a ground fault. Lights Out Electric measures the load and inspects the terminations before choosing the repair.
Do you install EV chargers at home?
Lights Out Electric installs home EV chargers in Alton and the Metro East. Justin reviews the charger requirements, circuit route, panel capacity, and any panel or service work before pricing the installation. Call (618) 530-1809.
Will you come out for one small job, like a single outlet?
Small residential jobs are ordinary work for Lights Out Electric, and a single dead outlet or one ceiling fan is worth the call. Call (618) 530-1809 Monday to Friday, 7 to 3, describe the job, and Justin will tell you whether he can take it on.
Who does the electrical work?
Justin Walker. Lights Out Electric is an owner-operated company, so the person who answers the phone is the same person who does the wiring in your house. Justin founded the business in 2021 and it has run on referrals from Alton and Metro East homeowners ever since.
Last updated October 14, 2026.
Something in the house not working?
Call and describe what it is doing. 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