ASL
Your local electrician in Irvine
Irvine is one of the most carefully planned cities in the country, built village by village under the Irvine Company master plan that began in the 1960s. The first phases of Turtle Rock and Westpark were underway by 1970, Northwood followed in the early 1970s, and the city incorporated on December 28, 1971. Today more than 300,000 people live here, and the Great Park is rising on the former El Toro Marine Corps Air Station.
That long building timeline means Irvine homes span more than fifty years of electrical practice. A 1970s home in an early village may have an original panel or even aluminum branch wiring, while a home near the Great Park may have been built with EV charging and smart controls in mind. We work across that whole range, plus the rentals and commercial spaces that make up so much of the city.
Irvine at a glance
- Electric utility
- Southern California Edison (SCE)
- Permits issued by
- City of Irvine Building and Safety
- Homes and buildings
- Early villages from the late 1960s and 1970s, steady growth through the 1980s to 2000s, and new construction around the Great Park
- Neighborhoods we serve
- Turtle Rock, University Park, Woodbridge, Northwood, Westpark, Great Park, Irvine Spectrum and the Irvine Business Complex
Common electrical issues in Irvine
In Irvine's older villages, we often see original panels that are full or past their prime, and some homes from the late 1960s and 1970s may have aluminum branch wiring. One of our calls was an older rental that had lost power to part of the home because of aluminum wiring connections. Other common requests include flickering lights, kitchen lighting upgrades, smoke detector replacements, ceiling fans and new fixtures, and EV chargers in newer homes.
- Original panels in 1970s village homes
- Possible aluminum branch wiring in older homes
- Partial power loss or warm outlets
- Flickering lights
- Kitchen and recessed lighting upgrades
- Smoke and CO alarms due for replacement
- EV chargers in garages and shared parking
- Rental turnover repairs
Electrical services Irvine homeowners ask for
Panel replacement›
Replacing older and failing panels in Irvine homes, with City permits and SCE coordination.
Aluminum wiring repair›
Evaluating and repairing aluminum branch wiring with approved methods in 1960s and 1970s homes.
Recessed lighting›
Slim LED recessed lights with even layouts and dimmers for living rooms and kitchens.
EV charger installation›
Level 2 chargers for single-family garages and, with approvals, shared garages.
Smoke and CO detectors›
Replacing expired alarms and meeting California requirements for sales and rentals.
Commercial electrical›
Tenant improvements and LED retrofits in the Irvine Spectrum and Irvine Business Complex.
From our Google reviews
“Cory helped me with my electrical inspection and a few weeks later installed GFCIs in my units. Cory was extremely professional and likeable. He treated my tenants and me with complete respect. He wore shoe covers, cleaned up after he finished and each GFCI was perfectly installed.”
“Cory was detailed and knowledgeable regarding my job requirements! Was efficient and detailed doing the installation of three new permanent fixtures!”
Rentals, HOAs and electrical work in Irvine
A large share of Irvine homes are rentals or are part of homeowners associations. For landlords, we handle turnover repairs, GFCI updates and smoke and CO alarm replacements, and we treat tenants with respect while we work. For owners in associations, some exterior or common-area work and EV chargers in shared garages may need association approval before a City permit. We can provide the scope and details you need for that approval.
Older village homes versus new construction
Homes in Turtle Rock, Woodbridge, Northwood and Westpark that date to the 1970s and early 1980s often benefit from an electrical inspection, especially before or after a purchase. Newer homes typically have modern panels and protection, so the work there is usually about adding: EV chargers, recessed lighting, smart switches and surge protection. Either way, we start by looking at what you have.
EV charging and newer Irvine homes
Many homes built in Irvine since the 2000s have 200 amp services, which can often support a Level 2 charger without a panel upgrade. Older village homes may have smaller services or full panels. Either way, a load calculation tells us the answer before you buy a charger. SCE offers EV rate plans such as TOU-D-PRIME, and we can set your charging schedule to match the plan you choose.
Also serving near Irvine
How a service call works in Irvine
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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.
- 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.
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Work done right, permits handled
We complete the work to code, pull the Irvine permit when one is required, schedule the inspection and clean up before we leave.
Why choose ASL Electric in Irvine
Our Lake Forest shop is a short drive from Irvine, so we can reach most villages quickly, including for emergencies. We have served Irvine since 2002, we pull the permits, and we give upfront prices before the work starts.