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 La Palma, California
La Palma is a small city of 1970s tract housing with its own building department. Most work here is panel capacity for modern loads.
La Palma was incorporated in 1955 as Dairyland and renamed in 1965 once the dairies moved east. At about 1.8 square miles it is the smallest city in Orange County by area. Most of its roughly five thousand homes are single family tracts and townhome communities built after the rename, through the late 1960s and 1970s, with a small commercial center and a business park along the main roads near the county line.
Roughly two thirds of the homes are owner occupied, and many owners have been in place for decades, so remodels, heat pumps, solar and EV chargers are the typical triggers for a call. Original 1970s panels are often full, and some carry brands that buyers' inspectors and insurers now flag. Townhome owners in the larger complexes ask about running a charger from their own meter to a shared garage or carport.
Morff Electric in La Palma, 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 La Palma
- 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 La Palma
- Electric utility
- Southern California Edison
- ZIP codes
- 90623
- 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 La Palma properties usually need
Panel and service upgrades
Original 1970s La Palma panels are usually full and need replacing before heat pumps, solar or EV chargers can be added.
How we handle it →EV charger installation
Long term La Palma homeowners and townhome owners are adding chargers, often needing a load study or HOA coordination first.
How we handle it →Insurance required panel replacement
Some La Palma tract homes from the late 1960s and 1970s still have Federal Pacific or Zinsco panels that insurers now flag.
How we handle it →
Permits and utility
Permits and utility coordination in La Palma
Electrical work in La Palma is permitted through City of La Palma, 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.
La Palma's city building department issues electrical permits and handles inspections, which keeps scheduling simple in a small city. Edison serves La Palma, so a service upgrade means an SCE disconnect, the work, a city inspection and then SCE reconnecting. In townhome communities, the HOA usually needs to approve exterior work or anything that crosses common areas before the permit is filed.
La Palma questions
Questions we hear in La Palma
In most cases, yes. California law limits an HOA's ability to block an EV charger, though the association can set reasonable rules. The charger needs to be wired from your own meter or panel. We map the route, run the load calculation, prepare the documents the HOA asks for and file the permit with the city once approval is in hand.
It depends on the panel size and what else is on it. Many 1970s panels are 100 or 125 amps with no free spaces. A heat pump plus an electric water heater can push that over. We run a load calculation first. Sometimes a load management device works. Often a panel replacement gives you room for the heat pump, an EV charger and solar later.
Electrical permits in La Palma are issued by City of La Palma. Morff Electric handles the permit application, the plan check where one is required, and the inspection scheduling as part of the job.
La Palma 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 La Palma
ZIP codes served
90623
Everything we do
All eighteen services, available in La Palma
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