Meter stack installations and upgrades
Modern, space saving solutions for multi unit properties that allow individual metering.
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South Bay and Harbor
Electrician in San Pedro, California
San Pedro has genuinely old housing, much of it pre 1940, with original services and wiring that has been added to for decades. Harbor air is hard on exterior meter panels and conduit, so weatherproof equipment matters more here.
On the slopes above the port, Victorians, Craftsman cottages and Spanish homes from the early twentieth century fill the streets around Vinegar Hill and Barton Hill. Farther south and west, South Shores and the blocks near Point Fermin filled in with midcentury homes on bigger, hillier lots. Downtown and along Gaffey Street are courtyard buildings and small apartments. The range is wide, so one house might still have knob-and-tube while the ranch house next door has a 1960s panel an insurer won't accept.
Many calls come from longtime family owners getting a house ready to sell, or from new buyers whose inspection found ungrounded outlets and a patchwork of old and newer circuits. Landlords with fourplexes and courtyard buildings ask about separate meters and service size. Homes on the hills often need the meter moved or the service rerouted to meet current LADWP requirements, and that routing can take more planning than the panel swap itself.
Morff Electric in San Pedro, 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 San Pedro
- 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
- 90731, 90732
- 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 San Pedro properties usually need
Whole home rewiring and knob and tube replacement
Prewar houses on the hills above the harbor often still have knob-and-tube in the walls, with decades of added circuits layered on top.
How we handle it →Panel and service upgrades
South Shores and Point Fermin homes from the midcentury era tend to carry services too small for EVs, heat pumps and remodeled kitchens.
How we handle it →Meter stacks and multi unit service upgrades
Courtyard buildings and fourplexes downtown and along Gaffey Street frequently need new meter banks and services sized to LADWP standards.
How we handle it →Insurance required panel replacement
Postwar ranch homes in the southern neighborhoods still have Zinsco and Federal Pacific panels that buyers' insurers ask about.
How we handle it →
Permits and utility
Permits and utility coordination in San Pedro
Electrical work in San Pedro 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.
San Pedro is part of the City of Los Angeles, so LADBS issues the electrical permit and performs the inspection. Power comes from LADWP rather than Edison, and LADWP sets its own rules for meter location, service size and when it will disconnect and reconnect. The order is permit, LADWP disconnect, LADBS inspection, then LADWP reconnect once the inspection is signed off. Exterior work on a house in the Vinegar Hill historic zone may also need preservation review.
San Pedro questions
Questions we hear in San Pedro
Usually. The simplest path keeps the meter and panel where they already are or moves them to a side or rear wall that is not visible from the street. Because Vinegar Hill is a historic preservation zone, exterior changes may need review before LADBS issues the permit. Planning the location first avoids redesigning the job after it is submitted.
Generally, yes. The work involves a meter arrangement LADWP approves, a service sized for both units, and separate feeders to each unit's panel, all under an LADBS permit. On hillside lots the main challenge is often where the new meters can physically go and how the conductors reach each unit, so we check that before anything is designed.
Electrical permits in San Pedro 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.
San Pedro 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 San Pedro
Neighborhoods we cover in San Pedro
Point FerminVinegar HillBarton HillSouth Shores
ZIP codes served
90731, 90732
Everything we do
All eighteen services, available in San Pedro
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