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 Tustin, California
Tustin runs from an older downtown core to newer development on the former base, so the panel you find could be sixty years old or six. Both need a load calculation before an EV charger goes in.
Old Town Tustin has homes going back to the late 1800s and early 1900s, surrounded by 1950s and 1960s neighborhoods like Tustin Meadows. Tustin Ranch was built mostly in the late 1980s and 1990s as a master planned community with large homes and HOAs. Tustin Legacy, on the former Marine Corps Air Station land, has been building out since the 2000s with townhomes, apartments and newer single family homes on small lots.
Old Town owners usually call about original wiring, ungrounded circuits and small services in homes that have been remodeled many times. Owners in the postwar neighborhoods face the same panel brand issues found across central Orange County. Tustin Ranch calls are mostly about capacity for EV charging, pool equipment and solar on services that were generous for the 1990s. Tustin Legacy residents ask about chargers in attached garages and HOA rules.
Morff Electric in Tustin, 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 Tustin
- 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 Tustin
- Electric utility
- Southern California Edison
- ZIP codes
- 92780, 92782
- 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 Tustin properties usually need
EV charger installation
Tustin Ranch and Tustin Legacy homes have high EV adoption, and the work is usually sizing a charger to an existing 1990s or newer service.
How we handle it →Whole home rewiring and knob and tube replacement
Old Town Tustin homes from the early 1900s often still have knob and tube or patched early wiring behind decades of remodels.
How we handle it →Insurance required panel replacement
Tustin Meadows and other 1950s and 1960s tracts often still have Zinsco or Federal Pacific panels that insurers will not renew.
How we handle it →Panel and service upgrades
Tustin Ranch homes adding pools, spas, solar and multiple EVs often outgrow their original 200 amp services.
How we handle it →
Permits and utility
Permits and utility coordination in Tustin
Electrical work in Tustin is permitted through City of Tustin, 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.
Inside city limits, permits and inspections go through the City of Tustin Building Division. North Tustin is a separate unincorporated area under the County of Orange, even with a Tustin mailing address, so we verify the jurisdiction before filing. Edison serves both, so a service upgrade follows the same utility path: SCE disconnects, we complete the work, the right inspector signs off and SCE reconnects.
Tustin questions
Questions we hear in Tustin
Yes. North Tustin is unincorporated, so permits and inspections go through the County of Orange, not the City of Tustin. The utility is still Edison and the electrical work is the same, but the forms, fees and inspection scheduling come from a different office. We look up the parcel before filing so the permit goes to the right place.
Often yes, with load management. Many Tustin Ranch homes have 200 amp services, and two chargers can share a circuit or use a load management device that throttles charging when the house load is high. We run the calculation first. If the pool, AC and solar already use most of the capacity, a service upgrade may still be the better answer.
Electrical permits in Tustin are issued by City of Tustin. Morff Electric handles the permit application, the plan check where one is required, and the inspection scheduling as part of the job.
Tustin 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 Tustin
Neighborhoods we cover in Tustin
Old Town TustinTustin MeadowsTustin RanchTustin Legacy
ZIP codes served
92780, 92782
Everything we do
All eighteen services, available in Tustin
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