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 Midway City, California
Midway City is a small unincorporated area of older housing with a high share of added units, permitted through the County of Orange. Legal metering is the usual question.
Lots began selling here in 1923, and the name comes from the community's position roughly halfway between Seal Beach and Santa Ana. Most of the housing dates from the 1950s on lots that often exceed 8,000 square feet, and owners have long used that room to build large additions or bigger replacement homes. Almost entirely surrounded by Westminster, with Huntington Beach on the southwest edge, the area sits beside the Little Saigon business district.
Big lots mean many properties now hold a second unit, a converted garage or a large rear addition, some built without permits decades ago. Those situations lead to undersized services, improvised feeders to back structures and meters shared between households. Typical calls come from owners legalizing an added unit, buyers whose lender or insurer flagged the panel, and landlords who want each unit on its own meter. Original 1950s panels are still common in the houses that have not been expanded.
Morff Electric in Midway City, 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 Midway City
- 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
- County of Orange (unincorporated)
- Electric utility
- Southern California Edison
- ZIP codes
- 92655
- 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 Midway City properties usually need
Panel and service upgrades
Large additions and rebuilt homes on deep 1950s lots routinely need more capacity than the original service provides.
How we handle it →Insurance required panel replacement
Unexpanded 1950s houses still carry original panels, and lenders and insurers often flag them when a property changes hands.
How we handle it →Meter stacks and multi unit service upgrades
Owners legalizing a second unit often want separate meters, which means new metering equipment and Edison approval.
How we handle it →Whole home rewiring and knob and tube replacement
Older unpermitted additions often have wiring that needs to be replaced before the work can be legalized.
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Permits and utility
Permits and utility coordination in Midway City
Electrical work in Midway City is permitted through County of Orange (unincorporated), 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.
Midway City is unincorporated, so permits come from the County of Orange rather than Westminster, even though that city surrounds it. For a service upgrade or meter split we pull the County permit, coordinate the Edison disconnect, install the equipment, pass County inspection, and Edison reconnects after release. Adding a second meter for an ADU or legalized unit also requires Edison's review of the new metering arrangement, which we start early.
Midway City questions
Questions we hear in Midway City
Often, yes. A separate meter means a new or expanded meter setup, a dedicated feeder and panel for the ADU, and Edison approval of the arrangement, plus the County permit. In many cases a subpanel from the main house is simpler and less expensive, so we lay out both options with the load calculation before you decide.
Start with an inspection. Older unpermitted additions often have undersized feeders, missing grounds or circuits tied into the original panel in ways that would not pass today. We document what is there, explain what it takes to bring the electrical up to code, and handle the County permit if you are legalizing the addition.
Electrical permits in Midway City are issued by County of Orange (unincorporated). Morff Electric handles the permit application, the plan check where one is required, and the inspection scheduling as part of the job.
Midway City 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 Midway City
ZIP codes served
92655
Everything we do
All eighteen services, available in Midway City
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