Residential and Commercial Electrician in Rockville, MD
Stella Electric provides licensed residential and commercial electrical services throughout Rockville, MD and the surrounding Montgomery County communities. Rockville is the county seat of Montgomery County and one of the largest cities in Maryland, with a housing stock that ranges from post-war Cape Cods and split-levels in established neighborhoods to newer townhome developments along the Rockville Pike corridor.
Whether you need a fast repair, a panel upgrade, or a full rewiring, our experienced electricians and electrical technicians are ready to help. We provide upfront, flat-rate pricing for covered service work, with the scope and any exclusions confirmed before work begins.
Call us at (410) 429-0479 or get a fast quote online. We schedule service on your timeline, Monday through Friday, 8am to 6pm.
Electrical Services We Provide in Rockville
We handle a wide range of electrical services for homes and businesses in Rockville. Our electricians are experienced in troubleshooting to find the root cause and resolve it.
Our services include:
- Aluminum wiring evaluation and home rewiring. Aluminum branch circuit wiring was commonly installed in US homes from the mid-1960s through the early 1970s. We evaluate the condition and present approved remediation options.
- Electrical panel upgrades from fuse boxes and undersized breaker panels to 200-amp service.
- EV charger installation, including townhome and shared-wall installations that need careful routing.
- Electrical repair and troubleshooting for flickering lights, dead circuits, GFCI outlets that will not reset, and partial power loss.
- Recessed lighting installation, including LED wafer retrofits in finished ceilings.
- Smart home and lighting control installation, including Lutron systems and other platforms Stella currently supports.
- Outlet installation, ceiling fans, whole house surge protection, and hardwired smoke detectors.
- Electrical code inspections for buyers, sellers, and homeowners with older systems.
Not sure if your situation is covered? Call us at (410) 429-0479 and we will let you know.
Electrical Considerations for Rockville Homes
Many of Rockville’s established neighborhoods include homes built between the 1950s and 1970s that may still have original panels and wiring. Aluminum branch circuit wiring from that era requires professional evaluation, and where problems are found there are approved remediation methods short of a full rewire. Our home rewiring services also address older knob and tube systems that are no longer code compliant.
Rockville’s newer construction and townhome communities are generally better equipped, but they frequently require EV charger installation and recessed lighting installation as residents update their properties.
EV Charger Installation in Rockville
We install Level 2 chargers for single-family homes, townhomes, and light commercial properties throughout the city. Stella Electric is ChargePoint AC and DC certified, a Tesla certified installer, and an Electrum installation partner working with Acura, Honda, and Hyundai. Installations typically finish in one day.
Townhomes present their own challenge. The panel is often in a basement utility area, the parking is out front or in a rear alley, and the wiring path is not obvious. We work these out on site during the assessment rather than guessing, and we confirm the panel can carry a dedicated 240V circuit before committing to anything.
Every EV charger installation begins with a load calculation. We install the required dedicated circuit and the protection required for the specific charger and wiring method, test the equipment, and coordinate any permit and inspection required by the local authority having jurisdiction.
Nearby Service Areas
Stella Electric also serves surrounding communities near Rockville, including:
View our full service area to confirm we cover your location.
Why Rockville Homeowners Choose Stella Electric
Stella Electric performs Maryland work under Master Electrician License #13074.
Here is what you can count on with every service call:
- Upfront Flat-Rate Pricing: quoted for covered service work before we begin, with scope and exclusions confirmed in advance
- Experienced Troubleshooting Electricians: we find the source of the problem, not just the symptom
- Commitment to Perfect Results: we do not leave until the job is done right
- Positive, Friendly and Professional: from the first call through job completion
- 1-Year Workmanship Warranty: Stella Electric backs its installation workmanship for one year. Manufacturer warranties cover supplied equipment separately.
- Financing options may be available through Wisetack, subject to the provider’s current terms and approval
Frequently Asked Questions
Homes built roughly between 1965 and 1979 are the highest probability. A licensed electrician can confirm it by inspecting the panel and a sample of device terminations. If you are buying a home in that range, it is worth checking before closing.
Not always. Depending on condition, correcting the terminations with approved methods may be sufficient. A full rewire is warranted when the wiring itself has degraded or the system has other problems alongside it. We assess before recommending.
Yes, though the wiring path takes more planning than a single-family garage install. We work out the route during the assessment and confirm your panel can support the circuit before starting.
Each fixture takes roughly 30 to 60 minutes to install, and most single-room jobs are finished in one visit. Cost depends on the fixture type, ceiling access, and how many lights the room needs. You get a flat-rate quote beforehand.
Yes. Panel upgrades, EV chargers, and rewiring generally require permits and inspection in Maryland, and we coordinate that process with the local authority having jurisdiction as part of the job.
