Durkin Electric Co Inc

What Durkin Electric Co Inc does

Durkin Electric Company, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned electrical contracting firm serving commercial and industrial clients across the Chicago Metropolitan Area (Chicagoland). The company is led by members of the Durkin family — Daniel J. Durkin Sr., Daniel A. Durkin Jr. (Safety Director), and Timothy K. Durkin — and operates from its headquarters at 9910 W 190th St., Unit D, Mokena, Illinois. The firm positions itself as a single-source electrical contractor for property types spanning office buildings, retail facilities, manufacturing plants, warehouses, hospitals, schools, government facilities, car dealerships, distribution centers, food processing operations, and hazardous-environment industrial sites.

The company's service portfolio covers the full electrical contracting value chain: standard and design/build electrical construction, PLC and control wiring for industrial automation, conveyor system installation, equipment hookups, material processing electrical work, emergency generators and UPS systems, motor control centers, switchboards, panel replacements, telecommunications and fiber optic conduit, low voltage distribution, photovoltaic (solar) systems, power quality analysis and power factor correction, and explosion-proof installations. Adjacent offerings include NFPA 70E safety consulting, NEC code corrections, OSHA violation remediation, energy efficiency audits, energy management systems, temperature control wiring, lighting installation and retrofit, and 24-hour emergency service. Field supervisors hold OSHA-10, NFPA 70E, Three Rivers Safety Training, and Asbestos Awareness certifications, supporting an EMR of 0.80 — well above the industry standard.

Durkin Electric generates revenue through quote-based professional services engagements, combining project-based installation/retrofit work with recurring maintenance agreements and 24-hour emergency response. The go-to-market motion is sales-led and regional: direct client engagement via phone and an online estimate request form, paralleled by subcontracting relationships with general contractors for new builds and tenant improvements. Distribution is concentrated in Chicagoland, with referral flow supported by memberships in NECA, IBEW, US Green Building Council, Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce, Chicagoland Safety Council, Electric Association of Chicago, Bedford Park Clearing Industrial Association, and the Chief Engineers Association. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is determined through on-site assessment.

Name

Durkin Electric Co Inc

Legal name

Durkin Electric Company, Inc.

Website

https://durkinelectric.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Durkin Electric Company, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned electrical contractor serving commercial and industrial clients across the Chicagoland area with conventional and design/build construction, PLC and control wiring, specialty industrial services, green/photovoltaic installations, and 24-hour emergency response.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial and Industrial Electrical Contracting Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

Energy & Renewables Specialty Contracting (Solar PV, Storage, EV Charging) (IMAFALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pole, Tower & Structure Installation / Replacement (Distribution) (EUAEACAE)

Keywords

• Electrical contracting services
• Commercial electrical construction
• Industrial electrical services
• PLC control wiring
• Electrical maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Weston, Massachusetts

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Electrical Contracting Services: Revenue generated from electrical construction, installation, and maintenance services for commercial and industrial clients. Includes both project-based work (new installations, retrofits, tenant improvements) and ongoing maintenance agreements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Durkin Electric Company, Inc. is a full-service electrical contractor providing commercial and industrial electrical construction, installation, maintenance, and 24-hour emergency repair services across the Chicagoland area. Core offerings include conventional and design/build electrical construction, PLC and control wiring, conveyor system installation, emergency generator and UPS systems, NFPA 70E safety consulting, energy efficiency audits, and photovoltaic (solar) system installation. The company serves as a single-source provider for service, installations, and project management across office buildings, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, schools, hospitals, and government facilities.

Product overview

Durkin Electric Company, Inc. is a full-service electrical contractor offering a comprehensive portfolio of commercial and industrial electrical services. The company provides conventional and design/build electrical construction as a core offering, supplemented by specialized services including PLC and control wiring, conveyor system installation, emergency generator systems, NFPA 70E consulting, and energy efficiency audits. The service portfolio spans installation, maintenance, repair, retrofitting, and 24-hour emergency response. Key service categories include commercial construction, industrial services, green/sustainable services (photovoltaic systems), and safety compliance consulting. The company maintains professional affiliations with NECA, IBEW, and various industry associations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Conventional Electrical Construction
• Design/Build Electrical Construction
• PLC and Control Wiring
• Food Industry Electrical Services
• Material Processing and Handling Equipment Electrical Services
• Conveyor System Installation
• Equipment Hookups
• Emergency Generators and UPS Systems
• NFPA 70E Consulting
• Energy Efficiency Audits
• 24-Hour Emergency Service
• Temperature Control Systems
• Commercial Construction Electrical Services
• Maintenance Agreements
• Lighting Installation and Repair
• Retrofitting and Additions
• Switchboard Installation
• Panel Replacements
• NEC Code Corrections
• OSHA Violation Corrections
• Energy Management Systems
• Power Quality Analysis and Control
• Power Factor Testing and Correction
• Telecommunications Infrastructure
• Photovoltaic (Solar) Systems
• Low Voltage Distribution Systems
• Explosion Proof Electrical Work

Quantifiable outcome

• EMR (Experience Modification Rate) of 0.80, well above industry standard, indicating lower workplace injury rates and safer operations

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional membership association for electrical contractors providing industry standards, training resources, and networking opportunities. Durkin Electric maintains membership as part of their professional affiliation portfolio.
• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLabor union representing electrical workers. Durkin Electric maintains professional affiliation with IBEW as part of their industry relationships.
• US Green Building CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization promoting sustainability in building design and construction. Membership supports Durkin Electric's green services including photovoltaic system installations.
• Chicagoland Safety CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional safety organization. Affiliation aligns with Durkin Electric's proactive safety approach and their strong safety record (EMR of 0.80).
• Chicago Southland Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional chamber of commerce serving the Chicago Southland area. Membership supports business networking and local market presence.
• Electric Association of ChicagominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association for electrical industry professionals in the Chicago area providing networking, training, and industry resources.
• Bedford Park Clearing Industrial AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial association serving the Bedford Park clearing industrial district. Membership supports Durkin Electric's industrial client base in the region.
• Chief Engineers AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association for chief engineers and building operations professionals. Affiliation supports business development in the commercial building maintenance sector.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Continental Electrical Construction Company: Long-established Chicago-area commercial and industrial electrical contractor offering design/build, installation, and service work — same regional market and overlapping service portfolio.
• Gurtz Electric Co. Union-affiliated commercial and industrial electrical contractor serving the Chicago metropolitan area with similar design/build, installation, and maintenance capabilities — directly comparable size and geography.
• Meade Electric Company: Chicago-based electrical and infrastructure contractor providing commercial, industrial, and utility-scale electrical construction — directly comparable footprint and service mix.

Broad incumbents

• Faith Technologies Incorporated: Large electrical and specialty systems contractor serving commercial, industrial, and mission-critical customers nationwide — directly comparable service lines but at substantially larger scale.
• IES Holdings, Inc. National electrical and communications contractor providing commercial/industrial installation and services — competes for the same type of work but as a much larger multi-region firm.
• MYR Group Inc. Public specialty contractor in electrical construction (commercial/industrial) and T&D infrastructure — overlaps with Durkin's commercial/industrial work and is headquartered in the broader Chicago region.
• Rosendin Electric: Employee-owned U.S. electrical contractor delivering commercial, industrial, and renewable energy installations — overlapping service mix and target customers with far greater scale.
• Quanta Services, Inc. Largest publicly traded infrastructure-services firm in North America, with significant electrical contracting and renewable/utility work — competes on larger industrial and energy projects in the same region.
• EMCOR Group, Inc. Large publicly traded provider of electrical and mechanical construction, energy, and facilities services across the U.S. — same underlying services but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.

Others

• Rexel USA: Major electrical products distributor supplying wiring, lighting, and control equipment to commercial and industrial contractors like Durkin — adjacent value-chain participant rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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