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Electrician in Commerce, California
Commerce is industrial and warehouse property with some residential pockets, so three phase service and distribution work dominate. The city permits its own jobs.
Commerce incorporated in 1960 to protect its industrial base, and today rail yards, freight terminals, warehouses and manufacturing plants cover most of its land. The former Uniroyal tire factory, now the Citadel Outlets, is a reminder of how heavy the industry here once was. Many industrial buildings date from the 1940s through the 1970s and still have original switchboards that were sized for operations very different from the logistics and light manufacturing tenants of today.
Residential neighborhoods make up a smaller share of the city, with modest single family homes from the 1920s through the 1950s. Those owners call about panels that need replacing, older wiring and added load from air conditioning. The commercial side dominates the work, though. Facility managers call when a warehouse is being retrofitted for a new tenant, when three phase equipment is coming in, or when fleet charging is being planned for trucks and vans.
Morff Electric in Commerce, 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 Commerce
- 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 Commerce
- Electric utility
- Southern California Edison
- ZIP codes
- 90040
- 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 Commerce properties usually need
Panel and service upgrades
Commerce industrial buildings converting to new tenants often need larger three phase services and new distribution for modern equipment.
How we handle it →EV charger installation
Logistics sites in Commerce are adding fleet charging for delivery vans and trucks, which requires a service capacity study before design.
How we handle it →Insurance required panel replacement
Small 1950s houses in Commerce's residential pockets sometimes keep their Zinsco or Federal Pacific boxes, and carriers increasingly want them gone.
How we handle it →
Permits and utility
Permits and utility coordination in Commerce
Electrical work in Commerce is permitted through City of Commerce, 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.
The City of Commerce permits electrical work for industrial and residential property. Large commercial services need Southern California Edison to review the load and approve the new gear before ordering, and switchgear lead times can stretch, so that request goes in early. Once Edison signs off, the city issues the permit, power is cut for the changeover, and the inspector has to pass the gear before Edison puts the building back on line. Small residential panel swaps skip most of that front end planning.
Commerce questions
Questions we hear in Commerce
Start with a load study of the existing service. Fleet charging is a large continuous load, and many older Commerce buildings do not have spare capacity. From there we size chargers, look at load management to stretch existing capacity and, if needed, plan a service upgrade with Edison. Knowing the numbers first keeps the project realistic.
It depends on what is behind the walls. Homes from the 1920s and 1930s may still have cloth insulated or ungrounded wiring, which is a rewire conversation. Many 1950s homes have serviceable wiring but an outdated panel. We inspect the panel, test circuits and open a few boxes before telling you which you need.
Electrical permits in Commerce are issued by City of Commerce. Morff Electric handles the permit application, the plan check where one is required, and the inspection scheduling as part of the job.
Commerce 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 Commerce
ZIP codes served
90040
Everything we do
All eighteen services, available in Commerce
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
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