Meter stack installations and upgrades
Modern, space saving solutions for multi unit properties that allow individual metering.
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San Gabriel Valley
Electrician in Covina, California
Covina has a prewar downtown core surrounded by postwar tracts, so rewires and panel upgrades both come up. The city runs its own building department.
Covina started as a citrus town, and the blocks around Citrus Avenue and the old downtown still hold Craftsman bungalows, early 1900s cottages and 1920s revival homes. Those houses commonly have knob and tube remnants, ungrounded outlets and service equipment moved during past remodels. After World War II, the groves were replaced by ranch home tracts on every side, and that 1950s housing makes up most of the city today.
The postwar homes carry the usual set of findings: 100 amp services, Zinsco and Federal Pacific panels in a noticeable share of them, and garages converted into living space. Owners call when adding central air, installing an EV charger, legalizing a converted garage or ADU, or after an insurer flags the panel. Older apartment buildings and small courts near downtown and along the main boulevards bring meter bank replacements and tenant circuit work.
Morff Electric in Covina, 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 Covina
- 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 Covina
- Electric utility
- Southern California Edison
- ZIP codes
- 91722, 91723, 91724
- 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 Covina properties usually need
Insurance required panel replacement
Covina's 1950s ranch tracts carry Zinsco and Federal Pacific panels in a noticeable share of homes, and insurers flag them at renewal.
How we handle it →Whole home rewiring and knob and tube replacement
Craftsman and revival homes near downtown Covina often still have knob and tube remnants and ungrounded outlets behind later remodels.
How we handle it →Panel and service upgrades
Central air, EV chargers and garage conversions in Covina routinely exceed the 100 amp services that postwar homes started with.
How we handle it →Meter stacks and multi unit service upgrades
Older apartment buildings and courts near downtown Covina have meter banks that need replacement as tenant loads grow.
How we handle it →
Permits and utility
Permits and utility coordination in Covina
Electrical work in Covina is permitted through City of Covina, 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.
Covina's building division issues electrical permits, with Edison on the utility side. Some homes with a Covina mailing address sit in unincorporated areas such as Charter Oak, where the county issues permits instead, so we confirm jurisdiction from the parcel. Inside city limits, we file with Covina, book the shutoff with Edison, and Edison re-energizes the home after the city passes the inspection.
Covina questions
Questions we hear in Covina
Yes. We route new wiring through the attic, crawlspace and existing cavities, opening walls only where needed and keeping openings small. Original trim, built-ins and wood floors are protected. On many older Covina homes, the bigger challenge is the service location, which we try to keep on a side wall away from the front facade.
No law requires it, but Zinsco breakers have a known history of failing to trip, and many insurers will not renew or write a policy with one in place. Replacing it with a modern panel, often with a service upgrade to 200 amps, solves both the safety and insurance issues. We can give you a quote and documentation your insurer will accept.
Electrical permits in Covina are issued by City of Covina. Morff Electric handles the permit application, the plan check where one is required, and the inspection scheduling as part of the job.
Covina 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 Covina
Neighborhoods we cover in Covina
Downtown Covina
ZIP codes served
91722, 91723, 91724
Everything we do
All eighteen services, available in Covina
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