Meter stack installations and upgrades
Modern, space saving solutions for multi unit properties that allow individual metering.
Learn more →Laguna Hills mixes 1970s tracts with newer development and a large retirement community. Services range widely, so the load calculation decides the job.
The city grew out of the Moulton Ranch, which was subdivided in the early 1960s, and most neighborhoods filled in through the 1970s and 1980s before incorporation in 1991. Nellie Gail Ranch, an equestrian community started in the 1970s, has horse zoned lots, barns and miles of trails, with original homes now standing beside large rebuilds. Elsewhere the housing is a mix of 1970s single family tracts, condos and townhomes near the freeway, and later development on the hillsides.
In the 1970s tracts we find aluminum branch wiring, crowded panels and original services stretched by additions and pool equipment. Nellie Gail properties add barn and paddock lighting, fans and pumps to the load. The closed Laguna Hills Mall site has long been planned for redevelopment as the Five Lagunas mixed use project, so new commercial and residential construction nearby is part of the picture. Most residential calls are about panel replacement, EV charging and circuits for remodels.
Services in the 1970s tracts were sized before pools, central air and chargers, and additions have pushed many of them to the limit.
How we handle it →Homes built in the 1970s are squarely in the era when Federal Pacific and Zinsco panels were installed, and insurers know it.
How we handle it →Aluminum branch wiring from the late 1960s and 1970s turns up here and needs proper terminations or replacement with copper.
How we handle it →Nellie Gail and hillside homeowners want charging for several cars, often on services already carrying barns, pools or spas.
How we handle it →Electrical work in Laguna Hills is permitted through City of Laguna Hills, 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.
The City of Laguna Hills handles electrical permits, while Edison serves the property. For a panel or service upgrade we pull the city permit, schedule the Edison disconnect, install the new equipment, pass city inspection, and have Edison reconnect after the city releases the service. In Nellie Gail Ranch and other HOA neighborhoods, exterior changes such as a relocated meter or new equipment on a visible wall may need association review in addition to the permit.
Yes, and that is usually the right approach. A barn with lighting, fans, water heating for a wash rack and outlets for tools should have its own subpanel fed from the main service with a properly sized feeder. On larger lots distance matters, so we size the feeder for voltage drop as well as load and include the barn in the overall load calculation.
It can be. Aluminum branch wiring from that period is prone to loose, overheating connections at outlets, switches and splices, especially where it meets devices not rated for aluminum. Options range from approved connectors at each termination to rewiring affected circuits with copper. We inspect, show you what we find, and quote based on how much of the house is involved.
Electrical permits in Laguna Hills are issued by City of Laguna Hills. Morff Electric handles the permit application, the plan check where one is required, and the inspection scheduling as part of the job.
Laguna Hills 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.
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Modern, space saving solutions for multi unit properties that allow individual metering.
Learn more →Replace outdated or overloaded panels with safe, code compliant service.
Learn more →Safely remove outdated wiring still found in older homes, reducing fire risk.
Learn more →Upgrade your electrical system with new, code compliant wiring to improve safety.
Learn more →We handle all electrical permits, approvals and inspections with local utilities.
Comprehensive inspections to ensure your system is safe, efficient and ready.
Professional installation of electric vehicle chargers at your home, business or multi unit property.
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Installation and replacement of outlets, switches and dimmers for convenience and safety.
Expert installation to improve air circulation, comfort and energy efficiency.
Safe and reliable electrical connections for kitchen range hoods.
From standard doorbells to smart systems, we install reliable entry alerts.
Properly wired exhaust fans to remove moisture and improve air quality.
Installation of security cameras, sensors and wiring to help keep your property safe.
Outdoor lighting solutions that highlight landscaping and improve curb appeal.
Installation, repair and LED upgrades for parking lots and exterior spaces.
Fast, accurate diagnosis and repair of electrical issues.
Tailored electrical system planning for new construction and renovations.
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