ASL
Your local electrician in Coto de Caza
Coto de Caza is a guard-gated community of about 4,000 homes and 14,700 residents in the hills of south Orange County. Development began in the late 1960s and was completed in 2003, around two golf courses and next to Thomas F. Riley Wilderness Park. Los Ranchos Estates alone has 75 custom homes on 355 acres.
Coto de Caza is unincorporated, so building permits come from the County of Orange rather than a city. Large lots and large homes shape the electrical work here: long runs to detached garages, guest houses and outdoor living areas, extensive landscape lighting, smart lighting controls, and EV chargers for multiple vehicles.
Coto de Caza at a glance
- Electric utility
- Southern California Edison (SCE)
- Permits issued by
- County of Orange (OC Public Works), as Coto de Caza is unincorporated
- Homes and buildings
- About 4,000 guard-gated homes built from the late 1960s to 2003, including large custom estates
- Neighborhoods we serve
- Neighborhoods throughout the gated community, Los Ranchos Estates, Wagon Wheel Canyon and homes near the golf courses and Thomas F. Riley Wilderness Park
Common electrical issues in Coto de Caza
The most common projects in Coto de Caza are landscape and outdoor lighting, smart lighting and low-voltage systems, EV chargers, and subpanels to power detached buildings and outdoor areas. Inside, high ceilings call for careful chandelier and fixture installation, and older homes from the early phases may benefit from panel upgrades.
- Landscape lighting that needs repair or expansion
- Smart lighting and scene control
- Low-voltage lighting and transformers
- Subpanels for detached garages and guest houses
- Multiple EV chargers
- Chandeliers on high and vaulted ceilings
- Outdoor living area power and lighting
- Panel capacity in early-phase homes
Electrical services Coto de Caza homeowners ask for
Outdoor and landscape lighting›
Low-voltage landscape, path, uplighting and patio lighting designed for large properties.
Smart home installation›
Smart switches, dimmers, scenes and lighting control throughout the home.
EV charger installation›
One or more Level 2 chargers with load management where needed.
Lighting installation›
Large chandeliers and fixtures with proper support on high ceilings.
Panel upgrades and subpanels›
Capacity for detached buildings, outdoor areas and new loads.
Whole-home surge protection›
Protecting smart systems and electronics at the panel.
From our Google reviews
“Cory was detailed and knowledgeable regarding my job requirements! Was efficient and detailed doing the installation of three new permanent fixtures!”
“We had issues with our patio lights not turning on. They came out and explained the problem and proposed solutions. This is our third time using ASL electric and will continue using them for any of our electrical issues/projects.”
Permits in unincorporated Coto de Caza
Because Coto de Caza is unincorporated, electrical permits are issued by the County of Orange through OC Public Works rather than a city building department. Your community association may also have its own review for exterior work such as lighting, so it is worth checking before work begins. We pull the County permit and schedule the inspections, and we can provide fixture and scope details for any association review.
Lighting and power for outdoor living
Large Coto de Caza lots often include outdoor kitchens, covered patios, fire features and long garden paths. Each needs proper outdoor-rated circuits, GFCI protection and weather-resistant outlets, and the lighting should be planned in zones so you can light the patio without lighting the whole property. We design the circuits and lighting together, and run underground feeds where needed.
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How a service call works in Coto de Caza
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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.
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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.
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Work done right, permits handled
We complete the work to code, pull the Coto de Caza permit when one is required, schedule the inspection and clean up before we leave.
Why choose ASL Electric in Coto de Caza
Coto de Caza is a short drive from our Lake Forest shop. Since 2002 we have brought licensed electricians, careful workmanship and upfront pricing to south Orange County's estate homes, and we handle County permits as part of the job.