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 Dana Point, California
Dana Point is coastal hillside housing with heavy rebuild activity and salt air attacking exterior service equipment. Corroded enclosures are a routine finding.
The oldest homes date to the 1920s, when the Woodruff houses went up in what is now the Lantern Village, with streets named after colored lanterns, and Spanish style homes were built in Capistrano Beach. The harbor arrived in the 1960s and brought a wave of nautical themed development, and the city incorporated in 1989. Since then, bluff top projects like the Strand at Headlands and rebuilds around Monarch Beach have added large modern homes next to tracts that are fifty or sixty years old.
In the Lantern District, older small apartment buildings, duplexes and mixed use storefronts put meter banks and tenant panels at the center of many calls. Capistrano Beach and the older tracts bring panel replacements, ungrounded circuits and outdated wiring. On the rebuild side, owners want large services, battery storage, multiple chargers and outdoor kitchens. Property managers often call after an insurance inspection or a failed meter socket, and homeowners usually call when a remodel outgrows the panel.
Morff Electric in Dana Point, 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 Dana Point
- 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 Dana Point
- Electric utility
- Southern California Edison
- ZIP codes
- 92624, 92629
- 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 Dana Point properties usually need
Panel and service upgrades
Rebuilds and major remodels on hillside and bluff lots need services sized for heat pumps, pools, batteries and multiple chargers.
How we handle it →Meter stacks and multi unit service upgrades
Small apartment buildings and duplexes in the Lantern District run on older meter banks that property managers eventually have to replace.
How we handle it →Insurance required panel replacement
Tracts from the 1960s and 1970s still turn up Federal Pacific and Zinsco panels during insurance inspections.
How we handle it →EV charger installation
Owners of newer and rebuilt homes routinely want two chargers, often planned together with solar and battery storage.
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Permits and utility
Permits and utility coordination in Dana Point
Electrical work in Dana Point is permitted through City of Dana Point, 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.
Dana Point has issued its own electrical permits since incorporating in 1989. A service upgrade runs permit, Edison disconnect, new equipment, city inspection, then Edison reconnect after the city releases the job. Near the water we specify enclosures and hardware for salt exposure, and on bluff and hillside lots we confirm access for the utility truck and the meter location before the cutover date is set.
Dana Point questions
Questions we hear in Dana Point
If the plans include heat pumps, induction cooking, a pool or spa, two EV chargers and a battery, a 400 amp service is often the right call. Smaller plans may fit on 200 amps with load management. We do the load calculation from your plans and coordinate the service request with Edison early, since service size and meter location affect the site layout.
Often, yes. Splitting means a new two position meter setup, separate panels for each unit, and rewiring so each unit's circuits land on its own panel. Edison must approve the new metering, and the city permits the work. We look at the existing wiring first, because older duplexes sometimes have circuits that cross between units.
Electrical permits in Dana Point are issued by City of Dana Point. Morff Electric handles the permit application, the plan check where one is required, and the inspection scheduling as part of the job.
Dana Point 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 Dana Point
Neighborhoods we cover in Dana Point
Lantern VillageCapistrano BeachMonarch BeachDana Point HarborNiguel ShoresThe Strand at Headlands
ZIP codes served
92624, 92629
Everything we do
All eighteen services, available in Dana Point
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
San Juan CapistranoLaguna NiguelSan ClementeLaguna BeachLadera RanchAliso ViejoLaguna HillsMission Viejo
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