Breaker Panel Service & Maintenance in Hollywood

Routine maintenance—tightening connections, cleaning, labeling, and like-for-like breaker replacements—usually does not require a permit. If we discover an unsafe or obsolete panel that warrants a panelboard replacement or a service upgrade, we’ll handle the LADBS electrical permit, inspections, and scheduling. We’ll explain your options on-site and provide a written estimate before any permitted work begins.

For most homes, we shut down the panel for 60–120 minutes within a 2–4 hour visit. We plan ahead so critical loads like refrigerators are opened minimally. In multifamily buildings, we coordinate with the property manager and, if needed, LADWP to isolate service and keep outages as short as possible. You’ll receive a schedule and notice before we begin.

Mid-century properties often have panels and wiring never intended for today’s loads. We commonly find aluminum branch circuits, weak breakers, or outdated equipment (Zinsco or Federal Pacific). Our maintenance service identifies risks, balances loads, and documents findings. If a replacement is prudent, we’ll propose a modern, listed panel and manage LADBS permitting and inspection.

For most Hollywood homes and condos, we recommend a professional panel service every 3–5 years, or sooner if you notice warmth at the panel, frequent tripping, burning odors, or recent renovations that added load. Multi-family and high-load homes (EV charging, home studio, or extensive A/V) may benefit from annual thermal imaging and torque checks.

Yes. We frequently coordinate with HOAs in newer Hollywood condos and understand Whitley Heights HPOZ considerations. For maintenance, exterior approvals are rare; for panel replacements or relocations, we provide submittals, photos, and equipment cut sheets and schedule LADBS inspections to align with HOA access rules. Our goal is to keep approvals smooth and outages minimal.