Meter stack installations and upgrades
Modern, space saving solutions for multi unit properties that allow individual metering.
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Foothills and Northeast LA
Electrician in El Sereno, California
El Sereno is prewar and postwar hillside housing with a heavy layer of added rear units. Sorting out how many meters a property actually needs is usually the first thing we do.
Streetcar lines in the early 1900s drew the first subdivisions here, each a small settlement with its own school, and after annexation to Los Angeles in 1915 builders added middle class Period Revival homes through the 1920s. Building paused during the Depression, then the south end filled in after World War II. The result is a patchwork, with 1920s Spanish homes on the hills, postwar houses on flatter blocks and many lots with a converted garage or a rear unit added since.
Older names like Rose Hill, Sierra Vista and Hillside Village still describe parts of the neighborhood. Up the slopes, homes sit on steep lots with long service runs, and wiring in some has never been fully updated. In the flatter blocks, postwar panels are near the end of their life. Owners call us to legalize or rewire a back unit, to replace a panel an insurer flagged and to upgrade before adding cooling, an EV charger or a bigger kitchen.
Morff Electric in El Sereno, 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 El Sereno
- 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
- LA Dept of Building and Safety
- Electric utility
- LADWP
- ZIP codes
- 90032
- 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 El Sereno properties usually need
Meter stacks and multi unit service upgrades
El Sereno lots with converted garages and rear units often need separate meters or a multi meter service to bill tenants properly.
How we handle it →Insurance required panel replacement
Postwar El Sereno homes from the 1950s commonly have Federal Pacific or Zinsco panels flagged at insurance renewal.
How we handle it →Panel and service upgrades
El Sereno homes adding cooling, EV charging or a rear unit usually outgrow the original service.
How we handle it →Whole home rewiring and knob and tube replacement
The 1920s Period Revival homes in the El Sereno hills often still carry original cloth or knob and tube wiring.
How we handle it →
Permits and utility
Permits and utility coordination in El Sereno
Electrical work in El Sereno is permitted through LA Dept of Building and Safety, and the service is energized by LADWP. We handle the permit application, the plan check where one is required, the inspection scheduling and the utility coordination as part of the job.
El Sereno is within the City of Los Angeles, so electrical permits go through LADBS and service comes from LADWP. When a rear unit needs its own meter, LADWP has to approve the new configuration before work starts. The usual sequence is the LADBS permit, the LADWP service request and disconnect, the work, the LADBS inspection, then LADWP reconnection. Hillside service relocations may need LADWP to review the drop route.
El Sereno questions
Questions we hear in El Sereno
Not legally in every case, but a separate meter is often the better setup if the unit is rented. It keeps the tenant's usage off your bill and gives them their own breakers. The alternative is a subpanel off your service, which is simpler but adds to your load. We run the numbers on both and explain which works for your lot.
It can be. Long overhead drops, panels on lower levels and steep access all add time. LADWP may need to look at the drop if the meter location changes. We check the route during the walkthrough, plan where equipment can safely go and price the access honestly, so the job runs as quoted.
Electrical permits in El Sereno are issued by LA Dept of Building and Safety. Morff Electric handles the permit application, the plan check where one is required, and the inspection scheduling as part of the job.
El Sereno is served by LADWP. 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 El Sereno
Neighborhoods we cover in El Sereno
Hillside VillageRose HillSierra Vista
ZIP codes served
90032
Everything we do
All eighteen services, available in El Sereno
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
Lincoln HeightsHighland ParkMount WashingtonSouth PasadenaCypress ParkAlhambraMonterey ParkBoyle Heights
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