ASL
Your local electrician in Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa incorporated in 1953, at the height of the postwar building boom, and much of the city was built in the 1950s and 1960s. Today it is home to about 112,000 people and to some of Orange County's best-known destinations, including South Coast Plaza, Segerstrom Center for the Arts and the OC Fair and Event Center.
Postwar homes were wired for a few lights and a handful of appliances. Many Costa Mesa homes still have small electrical services, older panels and ungrounded circuits, so service upgrades are often the first step before a remodel, an EV charger or an ADU. With lots that suit backyard units, ADU electrical is an increasingly common project here.
Costa Mesa at a glance
- Electric utility
- Southern California Edison (SCE)
- Permits issued by
- City of Costa Mesa Building Safety Division
- Homes and buildings
- Postwar homes from the 1950s and 1960s, later infill and many remodels and ADUs
- Neighborhoods we serve
- Neighborhoods across the city, including areas near South Coast Plaza, Segerstrom Center and the OC Fair and Event Center
Common electrical issues in Costa Mesa
In Costa Mesa we often see small services and older panels that cannot support today's loads, ungrounded two-prong outlets, and remodels that need new circuits throughout. We also install ceiling fans, EV chargers and ADU electrical, and our emergency line handles outages and urgent repairs.
- Small services in 1950s and 1960s homes
- Older panels with no spaces left
- Ungrounded two-prong outlets
- Not enough capacity for an ADU
- Remodels that need new circuits
- Ceiling fans on unrated boxes
- EV chargers in older garages
- Outages and urgent repairs
Electrical services Costa Mesa homeowners ask for
Panel and service upgrades›
Upgrading small services and older panels, with City permits and SCE coordination.
ADU electrical›
Feeders, subpanels and complete wiring for backyard units and garage conversions.
Remodeling electrical›
Permitted electrical for kitchen, bath and whole-home remodels.
Ceiling fan installation›
Fans installed on rated boxes with wiring and controls.
EV charger installation›
Load calculation first, then the right charger setup.
24/7 emergency electrician›
Day and night response for outages and urgent problems.
From our Google reviews
“I had an emergency and ASL Electric sent Walter out within 3 hours. He identified and resolved the problem immediately. We were under construction and he patiently waited while others completed their assignment and when the time was right he worked quickly and cleanly.”
“Cory from ASL came to our house to provide a more precise estimate for our project. Unfortunately, we do not have enough room in the electric panel to add another 240v breaker. He told us the bad news even though that means no business for ASL. He also shared his honest opinions on what we could do and did not charge us the fee for his visit.”
Adding an ADU to a Costa Mesa home
An ADU adds a second home's worth of electrical load to the property. In a postwar home with a small service, that usually means a service upgrade at the main house, then a feeder and subpanel to the ADU. We run a load calculation for both units, explain the metering options, and coordinate the electrical with your builder's schedule and the City inspections.
Ungrounded outlets in postwar homes
Many 1950s and 1960s homes have two-prong outlets without a ground. Simply swapping them for three-prong outlets is not allowed unless the circuit is grounded or GFCI protected and labeled. The proper fixes are running new grounded wiring, or adding GFCI protection as the code permits. We explain the options and costs so you can protect your family and your electronics the right way.
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How a service call works in Costa Mesa
- 1
Call or request an estimate
Call (949) 337-3177 or send a request. Our office is open Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and the emergency line is answered day and night.
- 2
Diagnosis and upfront price
A licensed electrician arrives, finds the cause or reviews your project, and gives you a price before any work starts. Estimates are free.
- 3
Work done right, permits handled
We complete the work to code, pull the Costa Mesa permit when one is required, schedule the inspection and clean up before we leave.
Why choose ASL Electric in Costa Mesa
Since 2002 we have served Costa Mesa from our Lake Forest shop, with licensed electricians, upfront pricing, permits pulled and a 24/7 emergency line.