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 Los Alamitos, California
Los Alamitos is a small city with postwar housing and military adjacent commercial property. Residential upgrades and light commercial work split the volume.
Most of the housing here went up between the late 1940s and the 1950s, single story ranch homes on modest lots, with more subdivisions added in 1960, 1961 and 1967 around the time the city incorporated. Neighborhoods like Carrier Row and Old Town West still have a lot of original construction, which means original service equipment too. When we open these panels we often find 60 to 100 amp services, two prong circuits feeding rooms that now hold a home office, and cloth insulated wiring that has been extended several times by different owners.
The multi-unit side matters as well. The pocket once called City Garden Acres is known today as Apartment Row, and its small apartment buildings run on meter banks that have been in service for decades. Property managers there call when a meter socket overheats, when an insurer flags the house panel, or when a tenant asks for an EV charger the building cannot feed. Light commercial calls come from offices and shops along Katella Avenue, mostly tenant improvements and added capacity rather than repair.
Morff Electric in Los Alamitos, 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 Los Alamitos
- 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 Los Alamitos
- Electric utility
- Southern California Edison
- ZIP codes
- 90720
- 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 Los Alamitos properties usually need
Insurance required panel replacement
Ranch homes from the late 1940s and 1950s are the right age for Federal Pacific and Zinsco panels, which insurers and buyers' inspectors now flag on sight.
How we handle it →Panel and service upgrades
Original 60 to 100 amp services were sized for a few appliances, not central air, remodeled kitchens and home offices running all day.
How we handle it →Meter stacks and multi unit service upgrades
Small apartment buildings on Apartment Row depend on aging meter banks that need replacement when sockets heat up or tenants need more capacity.
How we handle it →EV charger installation
Single family owners here often add a Level 2 charger in a detached or attached garage once the panel has room for it.
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Permits and utility
Permits and utility coordination in Los Alamitos
Electrical work in Los Alamitos is permitted through City of Los Alamitos, 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.
Work inside city limits is permitted through the City of Los Alamitos, not the County, even though unincorporated Rossmoor shares the 90720 ZIP code next door. For a service change we pull the city electrical permit, coordinate the disconnect with Southern California Edison, swap the equipment, and call for the city inspection. Edison reconnects only after the city releases the service, so we line the inspection up with the cutover to keep the outage as short as possible.
Los Alamitos questions
Questions we hear in Los Alamitos
Not automatically, but age alone is a reason to have it looked at. Many homes built in that era received Federal Pacific or Zinsco equipment, which insurers now flag, and an original 60 or 100 amp service rarely handles modern kitchens, air conditioning and a car charger. We inspect the panel, run a load calculation, and tell you whether a breaker swap, a panel replacement or a full service upgrade makes sense.
Sometimes. It depends on the size of the current service, the ADU's planned load, and whether you want it on its own meter. A small ADU with a heat pump and induction cooking might fit on an upgraded 200 amp main with a subpanel, while a larger unit or a separate meter usually means a bigger service and Edison involvement. We run the numbers before you finalize plans.
Electrical permits in Los Alamitos are issued by City of Los Alamitos. Morff Electric handles the permit application, the plan check where one is required, and the inspection scheduling as part of the job.
Los Alamitos 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 Los Alamitos
Neighborhoods we cover in Los Alamitos
Carrier RowOld Town WestApartment RowRossmoor HighlandsCollege Park North
ZIP codes served
90720
Everything we do
All eighteen services, available in Los Alamitos
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