Meridian Electrical Services
Licensed Electricians for Homes and Businesses
Our Services
Residential, commercial, and everything in between. Every job is permitted, inspected, and done to code.
Panel Upgrades & Replacement
Upgrade your electrical panel safely and to code. 100A, 200A, and 400A service upgrades for modern homes and businesses.
EV Charger Installation
Level 2 home charger installation for all major EV brands. Hardwired or outlet options. Permit pulled and inspected.
Rewiring & New Circuits
Add circuits for kitchens, workshops, hot tubs, and new additions. Full rewires for older homes with aluminum or knob-and-tube wiring.
Troubleshooting & Repair
Flickering lights, tripped breakers, dead outlets — we diagnose and fix fast. Same-day availability for urgent issues.
Commercial Electrical
Tenant buildouts, lighting retrofits, generator hookups, and code compliance for commercial and industrial properties.
Smart Home & Lighting
Smart switches, dimmers, whole-home audio wiring, and LED retrofit lighting for new and existing homes.
Licenses & Certifications
Our credentials aren't wallpaper — they represent real training and accountability.
Illinois Master Electrician License
IL Dept. of Public Health · 2018
NFPA Member
National Fire Protection Association
IAEI Member
International Association of Electrical Inspectors
IBEW Local 197
Int'l Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Precise. Licensed. On Time.
Chris Nolen started Meridian in 2015 after a decade as a journeyman under two master electricians in Bloomington and Chicago. He built the company to do one thing well: safe, clean electrical work that passes inspection the first time. Every Meridian technician is licensed, background-checked, and paid a salary — not a commission. That means no upselling and no unnecessary work.
11+
Years in business
100%
Permitted work
Recent Projects
200A panel upgrade — Bloomington, IL
Level 2 EV charger — Tesla & Ford compatible
Workshop circuits and subpanel — Normal, IL
Commercial LED retrofit — Heartland Commons
Full knob-and-tube rewire — 1940s home
Standby generator transfer switch install
Meet the Team
Salaried, background-checked, licensed electricians. No subcontractors.
Chris Nolen
Master Electrician & Owner
On every job site. Licensed master electrician with 15 years of residential and commercial experience.
Jordan Abbe
Journeyman Electrician
Specializes in panel work and EV charger installations. Journeyman license since 2020.
Sam Park
Electrician Apprentice
Second-year apprentice with a background in smart home technology and low-voltage wiring.
What Our Customers Say
★★★★★
"Needed a panel upgrade and two EV chargers installed. Chris laid out exactly what we needed and why. Clean work, passed inspection first try, and he was 10 minutes early both days."
Kevin & Beth S.
Bloomington, IL
★★★★★
"Meridian has handled electrical for four of our rental properties this year. Reliable, detailed invoices, and they always pull permits. Finally found a crew we can count on."
Heartland Property Management
Normal, IL
★★★★★
"Had a scary burning smell from an outlet. Chris came out same day, found a failing splice inside the wall, and had it fixed in two hours. Worth every penny."
Lisa M.
Le Roy, IL
Service Area
Meridian Electrical serves McLean County and surrounding communities within 40 miles of Bloomington-Normal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from our customers in Bloomington and surrounding areas.
How much does a 200A panel upgrade cost in Bloomington, IL?
Do you pull permits for electrical work in McLean County?
Can you install a Level 2 EV charger in my home?
What are the signs I need a panel upgrade?
Ready to Schedule?
Call or send a message. We respond same business day and offer free estimates for most projects.