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Electrician in Pacific Palisades, California
Pacific Palisades is hillside custom homes with long service runs and, increasingly, fire hardening requirements that push equipment underground. Both change how a service upgrade gets designed.
The Palisades was founded in the 1920s, and for most of a century the housing was a mix of 1920s through 1950s homes in the Alphabet Streets and Rustic Canyon, postwar ranch houses in Marquez Knolls, and larger homes in the Riviera and Huntington Palisades. The January 2025 Palisades Fire destroyed a large part of that stock. Today the community splits between full rebuilds on cleared lots and surviving homes that need repair.
Rebuilds and survivors call for different reasons. Owners rebuilding want a service designed for an all electric house, EV charging and often solar and battery storage, sized correctly from day one. Owners of surviving homes deal with smoke and heat exposure, equipment that sat without power for months, and insurance carriers asking for inspections. LADWP's plan to put lines underground in parts of the community also changes how new services get laid out.
Morff Electric in Pacific Palisades, 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 Pacific Palisades
- 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
- 90272
- 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 Pacific Palisades properties usually need
Panel and service upgrades
Palisades rebuilds need new services sized for all electric homes, chargers and storage, and laid out for LADWP's underground conversion.
How we handle it →EV charger installation
Owners rebuilding in the Palisades are planning chargers into the original service design instead of adding them later.
How we handle it →Whole home rewiring and knob and tube replacement
Surviving Palisades homes from the 1920s through 1950s often need wiring evaluated after smoke, heat and long outages.
How we handle it →Insurance required panel replacement
Postwar ranch homes in Marquez Knolls date from the years Federal Pacific and Zinsco panels were widely installed.
How we handle it →
Permits and utility
Permits and utility coordination in Pacific Palisades
Electrical work in Pacific Palisades 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.
Pacific Palisades is in the City of Los Angeles, so LADBS issues permits and LADWP supplies power. For rebuilds, LADWP has published guidance asking owners to install a combination panel that can accept either an overhead or underground feed, plus conduit to the front property line, so homes are ready when the lines go underground. We pull the LADBS permit, coordinate the meter spot with LADWP, install, pass LADBS inspection, and LADWP energizes after the release.
Pacific Palisades questions
Questions we hear in Pacific Palisades
LADWP's rebuild guidance asks for a combination service panel that can take either an overhead or underground feed, and a conduit from the panel to the front property line built to their standards. That way, when the lines in your area go underground, the connection is ready. We build those requirements into the service design and coordinate the meter location with LADWP before construction.
Yes, if it was exposed to heat, smoke or a long outage. Heat can damage exterior meter equipment and wiring insulation, and smoke residue can get into panels. Equipment that sat without power for months should be checked before it carries full load again. We inspect the service, panel and accessible wiring and tell you what needs repair and what is fine.
Electrical permits in Pacific Palisades 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.
Pacific Palisades 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 Pacific Palisades
Neighborhoods we cover in Pacific Palisades
Alphabet StreetsCastellammareHuntington PalisadesMarquez KnollsPalisades HighlandsRustic CanyonThe Riviera
ZIP codes served
90272
Everything we do
All eighteen services, available in Pacific Palisades
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