Meter stack installations and upgrades
Modern, space saving solutions for multi unit properties that allow individual metering.
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Westside
Electrician in Sawtelle, California
Sawtelle is small lot housing with a high share of duplexes and added units, plus a busy commercial strip. Metering and service capacity are the recurring questions.
Sawtelle grew up as its own small town, served by the old soldiers' home, and was annexed to Los Angeles in the 1920s. In the early and middle 20th century it was home to Japanese American nurseries and gardeners, and the blocks around Sawtelle Boulevard still show that history. The housing is mostly narrow lots with small houses from the 1920s through 1940s, many now joined by a second unit, a duplex or a small apartment building.
Lots here are tight, so electrical work starts with a space problem. A second unit at the back of a lot often shares one old service with the front house, and the meter may be on a side wall with barely enough clearance. Owners call about splitting service between units, adding meters for tenants and finding room for a new panel. Commercial owners on the boulevard ask about capacity for restaurant equipment and kitchen exhaust.
Morff Electric in Sawtelle, 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 Sawtelle
- 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
- 90025
- 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 Sawtelle properties usually need
Meter stacks and multi unit service upgrades
Sawtelle lots with a front house and rear units often need a multi meter setup so each unit can be billed separately.
How we handle it →Panel and service upgrades
Small 1920s to 1940s Sawtelle houses still on original services cannot support an added unit or modern appliances.
How we handle it →Whole home rewiring and knob and tube replacement
Prewar Sawtelle homes often still have original wiring, including cloth insulated circuits that do not support grounding.
How we handle it →EV charger installation
Tight Sawtelle lots make charger placement a routing problem as much as a capacity problem.
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Permits and utility
Permits and utility coordination in Sawtelle
Electrical work in Sawtelle 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.
Sawtelle is part of the City of Los Angeles, so permits come from LADBS and power from LADWP. When a lot needs a second meter or a larger service, LADWP has to approve the meter location and service design before installation. After that comes the LADBS permit, a scheduled LADWP disconnect, the install and an LADBS inspection. Power is restored once LADBS sends the release to LADWP. On narrow lots, meeting LADWP clearance rules is often the hardest part.
Sawtelle questions
Questions we hear in Sawtelle
In many cases, yes. Adding meters usually means replacing the existing service with a multi meter panel and running feeders to each unit. LADWP must approve the meter layout, and the location has to meet their clearance requirements, which can be tight on Sawtelle's narrow lots. We check those rules on site before you commit to a design.
It depends on what is already there. Older commercial spaces along Sawtelle Boulevard were often built for retail loads, and commercial cooking equipment, refrigeration and exhaust fans can quickly exceed them. We review the equipment list against the existing service and panel. If the service is too small, we plan the upgrade with LADWP alongside your build out schedule.
Electrical permits in Sawtelle 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.
Sawtelle 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 Sawtelle
Neighborhoods we cover in Sawtelle
Little Osaka
ZIP codes served
90025
Everything we do
All eighteen services, available in Sawtelle
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