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Real Estate Inspection Repairs
Electrical issues are a top reason for delayed home sales. We quickly correct code violations flagged during real estate inspections, such as ungrounded outlets, exposed wiring, or double-tapped breakers. We ensure your home meets the City of Rockford's safety standards so you can close your sale with confidence.
Grounding System Updates
Proper grounding is critical for protecting your home's electronics and preventing shocks. We upgrade outdated grounding systems to meet current code requirements, which include installing supplemental grounding electrodes and ensuring water pipes and gas lines are properly bonded to your electrical panel.
Kitchen & Bath Safety Updates
Local amendments to the electrical code require specific protection in key areas. We install GFCI protection in wet locations like basements, kitchens, and bathrooms, and Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI) in living spaces to detect dangerous wiring arcs, bringing your older home up to modern safety standards.
Permit & Inspection Management
Navigating city permits can be complex. As registered Rockford electrical contractors, we handle all required permits for your project. We ensure all work complies with local amendments to the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) and coordinate the final inspection with city officials to verify everything is up to code.
Why Homeowners Trust Us
When it comes to your home's electrical system, experience and reliability matter. We've been serving our community for over three decades.
What Our Customers Say
Don't just take our word for it. See what homeowners in our community have to say about our work.
Hired Ace Electric to replace and add new outlets to my home along with replace the entire electrical panel! They did a fantastic job! Answered any questions I had and were very efficient! Estimated 6 hours of work done in 2 and a half hours! I highly recommend them! Would’ve given 10 stars if I could 😁
Stevie F.
Lawrence and his team are wonderful! If on the off chance he misses your call, he calls back very quickly. They do a great job, are very clean, courteous, and have fair prices. We will definitely hire them again the next time we need electric work done!
Marissa L.
Highly recommend Ace Electric based on awesome communication, timeliness, quality of work and affordability! If you need electrical work I highly recommend using Ace Electric, you will not regret it!
Steve O.
Ace Electric did a phenomenal job with installing a 60 amp sub panel in my garage. I called them to get an estimate and they came to my home quickly and gave me an estimate. They completed the work a few days later and answered all of my questions and concerns. They were prompt, knowledgeable and very reasonably priced! I will definitely be using them again in the future for any electrical needs for my home!
Shannon A.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Rockford follow the National Electrical Code (NEC)?
Yes, the City of Rockford currently follows the 2020 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), but with specific local amendments. These amendments include unique requirements for grounding, service entrance installations, and specific exemptions for sump pumps. Our electricians are experts in these local nuances, ensuring your project complies not just with national standards, but with Rockford's specific city ordinances.
Do I need a permit for small electrical repairs in Rockford?
According to city ordinances, permits are required to "erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert, or replace" electrical systems. While changing a lightbulb doesn't need a permit, most wiring work, panel changes, and circuit installations do. As your contractor, we pull the necessary permits for you, ensuring the work is legal and recorded, which is vital for your home's resale value and insurance validity.
My house is old; do I have to upgrade everything to current code?
Generally, existing electrical systems are "grandfathered" in until you touch them. However, if you remodel, add new circuits, or upgrade your service panel, the new work must meet current Rockford electrical codes. Additionally, if a renovation affects more than 50% of a room or area, you may be required to bring that entire area up to current safety standards, such as adding the required number of outlets or upgrading to AFCI protection.
