COMMERCIAL
Restaurant Electrical Services in Chicago
At Ampworks Electric, we understand that restaurant electrical systems are unique. Every kitchen load, hood fan, light fixture, and outlet placement matters.
Powering Chicago’s Kitchens and Dining Spaces — Clean, Safe, and Code-Compliant
Our team delivers reliable, efficient installations for new restaurants, remodels, and service calls — always on time and up to code. Whether you’re building from scratch, upgrading an older space, or troubleshooting issues, we provide complete restaurant electrical solutions that keep your business running and your guests comfortable.
Maintenance & Emergency Service
Ampworks provides ongoing maintenance programs and fast-response service calls for:
Breaker tripping or overloads
Lighting outages
Equipment circuit failures
Hood or exhaust fan electrical issues
Power quality problems or surges
We work around your operating hours to minimize disruption — nights, weekends, and off-hours as needed.
Kitchen & Equipment Power
Equipment we regularly power:
Ovens, fryers, and grills
Refrigeration and walk-in coolers
Exhaust and make-up air units
Food prep equipment and dishwashers
Beverage systems, ice machines, and espresso bars
Sump pumps, booster pumps, and water heaters
We handle dedicated circuits, GFCI protection, and coordination with gas/electric hybrid setups.
Safety & Compliance
We ensure your installation meets or exceeds:
NEC (National Electrical Code) standards
Chicago Department of Buildings code
Health department and fire marshal requirements
We also handle:
Emergency lighting and backup systems
GFCI/AFCI protection
Ground fault and arc fault testing
Fire suppression system wiring and interlocks
Why Restaurants Choose Ampworks Electric
Licensed, insured commercial electricians
Experienced with Chicago restaurant permitting and inspection process
Coordination with GC, architects, and health inspectors
Clean installs, labeled panels, and documented circuits
New Construction & Buildouts
Services include:
Full electrical design and load calculations
Main service installation (400A to 1000A and beyond)
Switchgear, distribution, and subpanels
Feeder conduit, grounding, and bonding
Equipment circuiting and power drops
Lighting design and installation
Dedicated kitchen power for commercial appliances
Rough-in and finish for front and back of house
Lighting Design & Controls
Lighting options:
Dining room and accent lighting
Kitchen task lighting
Exterior façade and signage lighting
Emergency and exit lighting
LED retrofits and energy-efficient upgrades
Smart and dimmable control systems
We balance design intent with function — wiring for beauty and performance.
Service Upgrades & Distribution
We provide:
400A, 600A, 800A, and 1000A service installations
Meter stack configurations for multi-tenant buildings
Panel replacements and labeling
Transformer installations
Load balancing and circuit management
Our team coordinates directly with ComEd for new service feeds, CT cabinet setups, and inspections.
Quick Action, Clean installs. Done right.
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