Knob & Tube Wiring
Porcelain knobs and tubes in the joists, two-prong outlets, and no ground anywhere in the house. Justin removes it circuit by circuit or all at once, and tells you which order makes sense in your house.
Knob & tubeOwner-operated since 2021
Commercial and residential
electrician serving
Alton and the Metro East
Owner-operatedSince 2021
ResidentialCommercial and industrial
Weekdays7 to 3
Owner-operatedSince 2021
ResidentialCommercial and industrial
Weekdays7 to 3
100% recommended on Facebook
Residential · Commercial · Industrial · Low voltage
Knob and tube · panels · repairs
LED upgrades · up to 80% less energy
Alton · Godfrey · Edwardsville · Bethalto · Collinsville · St. Louis Metro East
Electrician in Alton, IL
One electrician, start to finish
Lights Out Electric is an owner-operated electrician in Alton, IL, serving the Illinois-side St. Louis Metro East since 2021. Justin Walker answers his own phone, does the work himself, and prices the job before he starts it. Residential, commercial, industrial, and low-voltage work, from a dead outlet to a knob and tube rewire.
Panel & Service Upgrades
100-amp to 200-amp service upgrades, fuse box to breaker box, EV charger installation, failed breakers, and the Federal Pacific panel your home inspector circled on the report.
Panel upgradesWiring & Repairs
The breaker that will not stay on, the outlets that went dead, the lights that dim when the AC kicks in. Justin finds the cause before anything gets replaced.
Wiring & repairsResidential Electrical
Ceiling fans, recessed lighting, EV chargers, added circuits and outlets, inspection corrections, remodels, pools, and electrical work for new homes, sheds, and outbuildings. No job is too small to be worth doing well.
Home serviceCommercial Electrical
Service changes, new circuits for equipment, shop and high-bay lighting, and repairs for storefronts, offices, churches, and restaurants. Scoped around the hours you are open.
CommercialIndustrial Electrical
For industrial requests at shops, warehouses, and small manufacturing facilities, Justin reviews the site, requested work, and timing before scheduling.
IndustrialOld houses in Alton
What turns up in an old Alton house?
About 27.6% of Alton's housing units were built in 1939 or earlier. Inspection reports here still mention knob and tube, fuse boxes, and early breaker panels. The terms below explain what the report may be describing.
27.6%
of Alton homes were built in
1939 or earlier
1939 or earlier
Knob and tube
Cloth-covered wire supported by white ceramic knobs and tubes, often visible in an unfinished basement or attic. It has no equipment ground and predates modern household loads.
What replacement takesA Federal Pacific panel
Sold under the Stab-Lok name. Inspectors may flag these panels because some breakers may fail to trip when a circuit overloads.
Why it gets replacedA fuse box
Screw-in fuses instead of breakers. Many older houses have too few circuits for the way the kitchen and laundry are used now.
What an upgrade involvesAluminum branch wiring
Found in some older houses. Connections at the outlets and switches are usually the first places to inspect.
Wiring and repairsRead Justin the line off the report and he will tell you which one you have. If the outlets in one room went dead, Justin starts with troubleshooting to find the cause. If the panel is the problem, the Federal Pacific and fuse box questions are answered in full on the panel page.
Housing age: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024 5-year estimates, table B25034 (Alton city, Illinois).
Why Lights Out
Justin does the work himself
Justin Walker owns Lights Out Electric, answers the phone, prices each job, and completes the work himself. He founded the company in Alton in 2021.
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You talk to Justin
Justin answers his own phone, Monday to Friday, 7 to 3. Describe what is happening, or read him the line off the inspection report, and he will tell you what he needs to look at.
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He does the work he priced
The same person who prices the work completes it. Justin handles the electrical work himself.
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Priced before the work starts
Justin prices the work before he starts it, so you hear the plan and the number first. He describes the business himself as a small electrical business working hard to stay fair and affordable to anyone with an electrical issue.
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Built on referrals since 2021
Scott M. says he sends his clients to Justin consistently, and George S. says Justin has helped both him and his client multiple times. Lights Out Electric has grown through referrals since Justin founded the company in 2021. Read where Justin learned the trade.
What customers say
100% recommended on Facebook
Seven customers have recommended Lights Out Electric on Facebook. Facebook recommendations are yes-or-no rather than star ratings, and their full comments appear below.
Justin has come to my and my client's rescue multiple times. He took the time to listen to the problem, put a plan together and then did exactly what he said he was going to do at a fair price. If you need an electrician, I highly recommend Justin and Lights Out.
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!
Justin knows his stuff and is great to work with! I send my clients to him consistently to ensure that they are taken care of with honesty and integrity!
I had no power in 2 of my bedrooms. I tried doing it myself but couldn't pinpoint the problem. Gave Justin a call, came out the next day and fixed the problem! Very knowledgeable about his work, definitely recommend him if you need electrical work done!
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!
Fast, Quick and Reliable. They were helpful and made the entire project hassle-free!
Lights Out Electric LLC. Replaced a 220 wall socket for my dryer. They also checked other numerous electrical issues in my home.
Common questions
What people ask before they call
How much does an electrician cost in Alton, IL?
Justin inspects the work and gives you the price before it begins. The price depends on access, the age of the wiring, the number of circuits involved, and whether the panel has room. Describe the problem and Justin will tell you what he needs to inspect.
Who does the electrical work?
Justin Walker. He takes the call, looks at the work, prices it, and does it himself. He founded Lights Out Electric in Alton in 2021 and is building toward a crew. Until then, the job stays with him.
What towns around Alton do you serve?
Lights Out Electric serves Alton, Godfrey, Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Wood River, East Alton, Bethalto, Collinsville, Granite City, Maryville, and other communities across Madison and St. Clair counties in Illinois. Justin drives to every job himself, so call (618) 530-1809 with the exact address and he will tell you whether the drive works.
Why does my breaker keep tripping?
A breaker can keep tripping because a circuit is overloaded or because a short or ground fault is present. Resetting it repeatedly does not repair the cause. Justin traces the circuit to find and repair the fault.
Will switching to LED lower my electric bill?
LED lighting uses 75 to 80% less electricity than incandescent lighting for equal or better brightness, and an 8 to 12-watt LED can replace a 60-watt incandescent bulb. LEDs are rated for 25,000 to 50,000 hours against roughly 1,000, which reduces replacement labor too.
Planning figures supplied by Lights Out Electric: LED products may be rated for 25,000 to 50,000 hours or more, compared with about 1,000 hours for an incandescent lamp, and can use 75 to 80% less electricity for equal or better brightness. Actual performance depends on the product, fixture, controls, heat, and operating conditions.
Need an electrician in Alton?
Tell Justin what is going on and he will tell you what he needs to look at. Monday to Friday, 7 to 3, anywhere in Alton and the Metro East.
Justin answers his own phone Owner-operated since 2021 100% recommended on Facebook