Commercial Complete Electrical Rewiring in Echo Park
From Sunset Boulevard storefronts to creative studios near Echo Park Lake, Shaffer Construction, Inc. delivers safe, code-compliant commercial rewiring with minimal downtime. Our team specializes in occupied, phased projects that respect historic details while upgrading power for today's loads. We design, permit, and execute end-to-end rewires that keep your business operating, your tenants comfortable, and your building ready for growth—without surprises or unnecessary demolition.
Our Work
Benefits
Tailored for Tomorrow's Demands
We future-proof Echo Park properties with scalable infrastructure: EMT and MC cable pathways sized for growth, copper THHN/THWN-2 conductors, and spare capacity in panels and conduits. Networked lighting controls, submetering, and real-time load monitoring prepare you for Title 24, demand response, and evolving tenant needs. We specify surge protection and dedicated neutrals for nonlinear LED and IT loads, and leave documented pull strings and junction capacity for easy additions.
Code Compliance and Permits
We handle LADBS permits end-to-end, prepare one-line diagrams and panel schedules, and coordinate LADWP meter spots for service upgrades. Our work follows the California Electrical Code (based on NEC) with LA amendments, Title 24 energy standards, and seismic fastening requirements. We close out with torque logs, labeled circuits, as-builts, and arrange inspections and lighting-controls acceptance testing to ensure full compliance the first time.
Workmanship You Can Trust
Our installations use EMT with compression fittings, galvanized hangers, and color-coded copper conductors. We standardize on leading panelboards and breakers (Square D, Eaton, Siemens) and install whole-building or panel-level surge protection where appropriate. Before energizing, we megger test feeders, verify fault current and AIC ratings, and thermal-scan terminations. Clear circuit directories and durable device labeling keep maintenance simple and safe for years.
Custom Assessments and Planning
Every rewire starts with a load study and a detailed field survey—circuit tracing, infrared scans, and photo-documented as-builts. We then design a phased plan that keeps revenue areas open: night or off-hour work, temporary power, and dust control for plaster/lathe or brick. We coordinate ceiling access with tenants, sequence areas floor-by-floor, and align shutdowns to your schedule to minimize impact on service, events, and deliveries.
What We Offer
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we stay open during a commercial rewire in Echo Park?+
Yes. We plan phased work, set up temporary power for POS, refrigeration, and life safety, and schedule shutdowns after-hours. For many storefronts, we work nights or early mornings, isolating small areas at a time, so you can trade during the day. We’ll map a schedule to your busiest times and deliveries.
How long does a 3,000 sq ft retail rewire take?+
After permits, a typical 3,000 sq ft shop takes about 6–10 working days for removal, rough-in, new circuits, device connections, and testing. Timelines vary with ceiling access, tenant improvements, and panel upgrades. We’ll provide a phased schedule showing which areas are affected on which days.
Do historic buildings require opening walls to replace knob-and-tube?+
We minimize demolition by using existing chases, basements, and attics, plus surface EMT in back-of-house areas. In visible or historic spaces, we plan surgical access and patching and may route new feeds from above ceilings. In HPOZ areas, we coordinate methods with preservation guidelines to protect character-defining features.
Can you handle LADWP service upgrades and meter spots?+
Yes. We prepare one-lines and load calcs, coordinate LADWP meter location and service size, and install new main panels with proper grounding and seismic anchoring. We schedule cutovers to minimize downtime and ensure LADBS and utility approvals are completed efficiently.
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