Meter stack installations and upgrades
Modern, space saving solutions for multi unit properties that allow individual metering.
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Westside
Electrician in Beverly Hills, California
Beverly Hills homes tend to be larger, older and heavily remodeled, which pushes services toward 400 amps and beyond. The city runs its own permitting and inspection process and expects clean, well documented work.
Three different housing stories sit inside one small city. The Flats between Santa Monica and Sunset boulevards are mostly 1920s and 1930s Spanish, Tudor and Colonial revival homes, many rebuilt from the inside out. Trousdale Estates above Doheny is a 1950s and 1960s modernist subdivision on graded pads with big glass walls and pools. South of Wilshire, the streets turn into two story apartment buildings and duplexes, many from the 1950s and 1960s.
Those apartment blocks south of Wilshire get overlooked, and they generate a lot of our calls. Original meter banks and small unit panels are typical, and rent stabilized tenants rarely see upgrades between turnovers. In Trousdale the common finding is a midcentury panel feeding pool, spa and lighting loads that were added piece by piece. In the Flats, owners usually call during a remodel when the designer's equipment list meets a service sized in 1930.
Morff Electric in Beverly Hills, at a glance
- Who
- Morff Electric Inc., a family owned C-10 electrical contractor based at 10316 Sepulveda Blvd #441, Mission Hills, CA 91345.
- Serving Beverly Hills
- Panel and service upgrades, meter stacks for multi unit properties, whole home and partial rewires, knob and tube replacement, EV chargers, lighting, and troubleshooting.
- Permits pulled through
- City of Beverly Hills
- Electric utility
- Southern California Edison
- ZIP codes
- 90210, 90211, 90212
- License
- CSLB #1033333, C-10 electrical, active. Bonded and insured.
- Phone
- (323) 945-3608
- Hours
- Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, emergencies any time
Common jobs
What Beverly Hills properties usually need
Panel and service upgrades
Remodels in the Beverly Hills Flats routinely push 1930s services toward 400 amps once kitchens, HVAC and outdoor lighting are counted.
How we handle it →Meter stacks and multi unit service upgrades
Apartment buildings south of Wilshire often still run on 1950s and 1960s meter banks with undersized unit panels.
How we handle it →Insurance required panel replacement
Trousdale Estates homes date from the years Federal Pacific and Zinsco equipment was common, and insurers check for it.
How we handle it →EV charger installation
Beverly Hills households commonly run two or more EVs, which is often what finally forces a service upgrade.
How we handle it →
Permits and utility
Permits and utility coordination in Beverly Hills
Electrical work in Beverly Hills is permitted through City of Beverly Hills, and the service is energized by Southern California Edison. We handle the permit application, the plan check where one is required, the inspection scheduling and the utility coordination as part of the job.
Permits come from the City of Beverly Hills Building and Safety, not LADBS, and plan review there expects complete drawings and a load calculation on larger services. Southern California Edison handles the meter and service drop. We pull the city permit, coordinate the Edison disconnect, install the new gear and call for the city inspection. Edison reconnects after the city releases the job. Work visible from the street on some properties may also involve the city's design review process.
Beverly Hills questions
Questions we hear in Beverly Hills
Not always, but often. Pool pumps, heaters, spa blowers and landscape lighting were usually added to Trousdale homes over decades without anyone recalculating the service. We start with a load calculation and an inspection of the existing panel brand and condition. If the panel is Federal Pacific or Zinsco, replacing it is the priority regardless of capacity. If it is sound, a subpanel for the pool equipment may be enough.
Yes. Unit panels can usually be swapped one apartment at a time with a short outage for that unit only, scheduled with the tenant. Replacing the main meter bank is different because it takes the whole building down for part of a day. We coordinate that outage with Edison and give you a schedule you can send to tenants with proper notice.
Electrical permits in Beverly Hills are issued by City of Beverly Hills. Morff Electric handles the permit application, the plan check where one is required, and the inspection scheduling as part of the job.
Beverly Hills is served by Southern California Edison. On a service upgrade or a meter stack the utility has to disconnect and reconnect the service, and Morff Electric coordinates that scheduling so the outage stays as short as possible.
Coverage
Where we work in Beverly Hills
Neighborhoods we cover in Beverly Hills
The FlatsTrousdale EstatesGolden Triangle
ZIP codes served
90210, 90211, 90212
Everything we do
All eighteen services, available in Beverly Hills
Panel replacements and service upgrades
Replace outdated or overloaded panels with safe, code compliant service.
Learn more →Knob and tube wiring replacement
Safely remove outdated wiring still found in older homes, reducing fire risk.
Learn more →Whole home and partial rewiring
Upgrade your electrical system with new, code compliant wiring to improve safety.
Learn more →Permitting and city coordination
We handle all electrical permits, approvals and inspections with local utilities.
Electrical inspections and code compliance
Comprehensive inspections to ensure your system is safe, efficient and ready.
EV charger installations
Professional installation of electric vehicle chargers at your home, business or multi unit property.
Learn more →Recessed lighting installation
Clean, modern lighting solutions that brighten spaces while maintaining a sleek design.
Outlets and switches
Installation and replacement of outlets, switches and dimmers for convenience and safety.
Ceiling fan installations
Expert installation to improve air circulation, comfort and energy efficiency.
Range hood wiring and installation
Safe and reliable electrical connections for kitchen range hoods.
Doorbell system installation
From standard doorbells to smart systems, we install reliable entry alerts.
Bathroom exhaust fan installations
Properly wired exhaust fans to remove moisture and improve air quality.
Security system wiring and setup
Installation of security cameras, sensors and wiring to help keep your property safe.
Landscape lighting
Outdoor lighting solutions that highlight landscaping and improve curb appeal.
Parking lot and outdoor lighting
Installation, repair and LED upgrades for parking lots and exterior spaces.
Troubleshooting and electrical repairs
Fast, accurate diagnosis and repair of electrical issues.
Custom electrical design and consulting
Tailored electrical system planning for new construction and renovations.
Reviews
What customers say
“Easy going guys very knowledgeable fast and walked me through permits.”
Karen D. · Panel upgradeHomeAdvisor
“He does good work! And he was on time! Very professional!”
Natalie X.HomeAdvisor
“I would highly recommend them!”
Joel R.HomeAdvisor
Where we work
Nearby cities we also serve
Century CityFairfax DistrictCheviot HillsWest HollywoodRancho ParkWestwoodMiracle MileWest Los Angeles
Morff Electric covers 262 cities and neighborhoods across Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties, the Antelope Valley and the western Inland Empire. See the full service area.
Free estimates
Tell us what is going on. We will tell you what it takes.
No call center, no upsell script. We read every request that comes in and get back to you the same business day.
- (323) 945-3608Call or text. Emergencies answered any time
- morff.electric@gmail.comSend plans, photos or a scope
- 10316 Sepulveda Blvd #441, Mission Hills, CA 91345Get directions on Google Maps
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
SundayBy appointment
EmergenciesCall any time