ASL
Your local electrician in Rancho Santa Margarita
Rancho Santa Margarita sits on the Plano Trabuco plateau beside the Cleveland National Forest. It was master-planned as a complete community and incorporated on January 1, 2000. Today about 48,000 people live in neighborhoods such as Dove Canyon, Rancho Cielo and Robinson Ranch.
Most homes here were built in the 1980s and 1990s. Their electrical systems are generally sound, but they were sized before EV charging, heat pumps and today's electronics. That is why panel capacity, EV chargers and lighting upgrades are the most common projects we do in the city. Inland temperatures also mean more mini-splits and heat pumps, each needing its own 240V circuit.
Rancho Santa Margarita at a glance
- Electric utility
- Southern California Edison (SCE)
- Permits issued by
- City of Rancho Santa Margarita Building and Safety
- Homes and buildings
- Master-planned homes, condos and townhomes mostly from the 1980s and 1990s
- Neighborhoods we serve
- Dove Canyon, Rancho Cielo, Robinson Ranch, the town center around the lake and nearby Trabuco Canyon
Common electrical issues in Rancho Santa Margarita
In Rancho Santa Margarita, panels that are nearly full, EV charger installations, recessed lighting and outdoor and landscape lighting lead the list. Ceiling fans are popular too. In nearby Trabuco Canyon, we have installed ceiling fans without the need for drywall repairs, which is the kind of clean work we aim for on every job.
- Panels running out of spaces or capacity
- EV chargers in two-car and three-car garages
- Dated fixtures and dim rooms
- Ceiling fans in bedrooms and family rooms
- Outdoor and landscape lighting repairs
- Mini-split and heat pump circuits
- GFCI outlets that trip
- Surge protection for home electronics
Electrical services Rancho Santa Margarita homeowners ask for
Panel upgrades›
Adding capacity for EVs, heat pumps and remodels, with City permits and SCE coordination.
EV charger installation›
Level 2 chargers with a load calculation and load management where needed.
Recessed lighting›
LED recessed lights with even layouts and minimal ceiling patching.
Outdoor lighting›
Landscape, path and patio lighting with timers and LED fixtures.
Ceiling fan installation›
Fans installed cleanly on rated boxes, often without drywall repairs.
Dedicated circuits›
240V circuits for mini-splits, heat pumps and appliances.
From our Google reviews
“Had them run 25ft of cable from my existing 220 and install my Tesla Wall Charger. They were quick to respond, very profession and the work was very well executed at a great price point. Definitely will be using them again.”
“Cory was detailed and knowledgeable regarding my job requirements! Was efficient and detailed doing the installation of three new permanent fixtures!”
Making room for EVs and heat pumps
A 1990s home with a 200 amp service can often support an EV charger, but adding a heat pump, an induction range and a second EV can push it past its limit. We run a load calculation that includes what you plan to add, then recommend the simplest path: a direct install, a load management device, a subpanel or a service upgrade. Planning these together avoids paying for electrical work twice.
Outdoor lighting on the plateau
Rancho Santa Margarita homes often have backyards built for outdoor living, with views toward the foothills. Low-voltage LED landscape lighting, path lights for steps and slopes, and patio lighting on dimmers extend the usable hours of a yard. We install fixtures and transformers sized for the layout, with timers or photocells so the lights run on their own.
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How a service call works in Rancho Santa Margarita
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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.
- 3
Work done right, permits handled
We complete the work to code, pull the Rancho Santa Margarita permit when one is required, schedule the inspection and clean up before we leave.
Why choose ASL Electric in Rancho Santa Margarita
Rancho Santa Margarita is a short drive up from our Lake Forest shop. Since 2002 we have served the city and Trabuco Canyon with licensed electricians, clean work, upfront prices and permitted installations.