Meter stack installations and upgrades
Modern, space saving solutions for multi unit properties that allow individual metering.
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Orange County
Electrician in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa mixes postwar single family with a large stock of older apartment buildings and light industrial. Meter stacks and three phase shop work both come up.
Much of Costa Mesa was built after World War II, when the former Santa Ana Army Air Base land and surrounding farms were subdivided. The Eastside has older homes on larger lots, many now torn down and replaced with two story houses. Mesa Verde and College Park are 1950s and 1960s tracts. The Westside mixes small homes, older apartment buildings and light industrial and creative shops, and the area around South Coast Plaza is dense newer commercial and residential.
Owners on the Westside often have a 1950s house and a small rental on the same lot, and the combined load overwhelms an original service. Property managers here have a lot of 1960s and 1970s apartment buildings with original meter banks that are now corroded or failing. Shop owners in the light industrial areas ask for three phase service or upgrades for new equipment. Eastside rebuilds mostly need new 200 or 400 amp services sized for EVs, heat pumps and solar.
Morff Electric in Costa Mesa, 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 Costa Mesa
- 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 Costa Mesa
- Electric utility
- Southern California Edison
- ZIP codes
- 92626, 92627
- 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 Costa Mesa properties usually need
Meter stacks and multi unit service upgrades
Costa Mesa has a large stock of 1960s and 1970s apartment buildings whose original meter banks are near the end of their service life.
How we handle it →Panel and service upgrades
Westside lots with a house and an added rental, plus Eastside rebuilds, routinely need 200 or 400 amp services sized for modern loads.
How we handle it →Insurance required panel replacement
Mesa Verde and College Park tract homes from the 1950s and 1960s often still have Zinsco or Federal Pacific panels flagged by insurers.
How we handle it →EV charger installation
Costa Mesa homeowners and small apartment owners increasingly want chargers on services that need a load check first.
How we handle it →
Permits and utility
Permits and utility coordination in Costa Mesa
Electrical work in Costa Mesa is permitted through City of Costa Mesa, 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.
Costa Mesa's Building Safety division issues permits and inspects electrical work for both homes and commercial units. Edison serves the whole city, so a service upgrade means scheduling the SCE disconnect, finishing the work, passing city inspection and waiting for SCE to reconnect. Three phase or larger commercial services usually need an SCE service planning review before construction, so we start that early on shop jobs.
Costa Mesa questions
Questions we hear in Costa Mesa
If the back unit has its own kitchen and AC, a separate meter usually pays off. It lets the tenant carry their own bill and takes load off the house panel. We size a new meter arrangement, route a feeder to the back unit and coordinate the meter location with SCE. If the existing service is already marginal, the work can be combined into one upgrade.
First we confirm whether three phase is already available at the street or on the nearest pole. SCE then reviews the service request and decides what equipment it needs to provide. We design the new service, file the permit with the city and build it out. Lead times for utility equipment vary, so it is worth starting before the machinery arrives.
Electrical permits in Costa Mesa are issued by City of Costa Mesa. Morff Electric handles the permit application, the plan check where one is required, and the inspection scheduling as part of the job.
Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa
Neighborhoods we cover in Costa Mesa
Mesa VerdeCollege ParkEastside Costa MesaWestside Costa MesaSouth Coast Metro
ZIP codes served
92626, 92627
Everything we do
All eighteen services, available in Costa Mesa
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