A.C.E Electric, LLC — Residential Electrician in Waldorf, MD
Achieving Complete Excellence in Every Home We Serve.
A.C.E Electric, LLC is a residential electrical contractor based in Waldorf, Maryland, serving all of Charles County and Southern Maryland. Owner Andre Williams is a Maryland Master Electrician with over 12 years of residential electrical experience, who wired more than 1,000 newly constructed homes before founding A.C.E Electric. Licensed, bonded and insured. Maryland trade license #18122.
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Electrical Services
- EV Charger Installation — Level 2 home charging. Maryland's $700 EVSE rebate is open and requires a licensed installer.
- Panel Upgrades & Heavy Ups — 100 amp to 200 amp service upgrades. "Heavy up" is a Charles County permit term.
- Electrical Panel Replacement — Federal Pacific, Zinsco, Challenger, and obsolete or damaged panels.
- Whole-House Surge Protection — NEC 230.67 requires it when service equipment is replaced. Code, not an upsell.
- Standby Generators & Transfer Switches — Permitted, inspected, and safe for SMECO line crews.
- Aluminum Wiring Repair & Rewiring — CPSC-approved repairs: copper rewire, COPALUM crimps, or AlumiConn connectors.
- Lighting Installation — Recessed, under-cabinet, landscape, and fixture replacement.
- Dedicated Circuits, Outlets & Switches
- Ceiling Fan Installation
- Electrical Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
- Home Additions & Remodel Wiring
- Electrical Safety Inspections — Home-purchase, insurance, post-storm, and pre-listing inspections.
Service Areas — Charles County, Maryland
Your Electric Utility: SMECO
Your electric utility in Charles County is SMECO, the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative — a member-owned nonprofit co-op headquartered in Hughesville that serves all of Charles and St. Mary's counties, most of Calvert, and southern Prince George's, with more than 173,000 accounts. SMECO's standard residential service is 200 amps. SMECO's outage line is 877-747-6326.
Permits and Licensing in Charles County
To pull an electrical permit in Charles County you must hold an active Maryland State Master electrical license or a Charles County Board of Electrical Examiners Restricted Master license, plus a current certificate of insurance on file with the county for at least $300,000 general liability and $100,000 property damage. Homeowners are explicitly barred from working on panel boards, service changes, swimming pools, piers, and detached buildings — even with a Homeowner's Electrical Permit. Trade permits are submitted through the county's Citizen Self Service Portal and are typically reviewed within two business days.
Free Estimates — The Estimate Is the Price
We provide free estimates, and the estimate is the price. We do not add charges mid-job. If we find something small while we're in there, we usually cover it. Call (240) 229-2490 or book online.