Torrance is a city where the electrical calls come in from every direction: a homeowner whose kitchen outlets stopped working overnight, a property manager dealing with a tripping breaker in a multi-unit building, a small business that needs a panel upgrade before it can add equipment. Coleman Electrical Service handles all of it. Repairs, panel replacements, wiring, EV charger installation, whole-home surge protection, and everything in between. We are available every day from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and same-day appointments are often available when you call.
The work is carried out by licensed electricians who approach every call the same way: find the actual problem, explain what fixing it involves, and confirm the price before anything is scheduled. Whether the job takes an hour or a full day, the process is the same. Call (747) 368-2289 for a quote.
Some electrical work requires shutting down the whole home or building. Most of it does not. Understanding which is which matters a lot when somebody is working from home or a business cannot afford to go dark mid-afternoon.
Panel work, service upgrades, and main-service repairs require the main breaker to be off for the duration. For most outlet, switch, lighting, and circuit work, we isolate only the affected circuit rather than cutting power to the whole property. Before we start, we walk through what will be de-energized, for how long, and what that means for anything running at the time.
For tenants and businesses that have to stay operational, we plan the work around the schedule. That might mean starting early, sequencing the job so critical circuits come back first, or breaking the work across more than one visit. We show up, and we keep you posted until the job is done.
Same-day service is often available when you call between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM. Appointments are arranged on the phone, and you get a clear picture of when to expect someone before you hang up. We do not leave you waiting for a callback to find out whether the slot exists.
A sparking outlet, a burning smell near a panel, or a complete loss of power in part of a building are situations where waiting is not a reasonable option. When you call and describe something like that, we prioritize accordingly. Let us know what you are seeing and we will tell you what we can do.
Multi-unit residential buildings and commercial properties in Torrance present a specific scheduling challenge: the work has to happen, but the people inside cannot simply leave. We work around occupied units and trading hours, and we confirm the plan with whoever is responsible for the property before the electrician arrives. Reach out and an electrician will follow up.
The price is confirmed on the call, before anything is booked. We ask enough about the job to give you a number that actually reflects what the work involves, not a placeholder that changes when the electrician arrives.
What would change a quote is finding that the job is more involved than the initial description suggested. Hidden wiring, an older panel that has already been modified several times, or a fault that turns out to be in a different location than expected can all add to the scope. When that happens, we tell you before continuing and confirm the revised price. Nothing gets added after the fact without your knowledge.
The service page carries the full breakdown of what each type of job covers. If you want to know what a specific piece of work typically involves before you call, that is the right place to look. When you are ready to get a number for your situation, call (747) 368-2289 and ask what it covers. You will get a straight answer.
the electrical services page breaks the work down.
Electrical work in a city the size of Torrance covers a wide range. A house built in the 1950s with its original wiring is a different job from a newer construction that just needs an additional circuit for a workshop. The service page has the full breakdown, but the situations below come up often enough to be worth describing on their own.
A dead outlet, a light that flickers when the dishwasher runs, or a breaker that will not stay on all point to something specific. The diagnostic process involves tracing the symptom to its source rather than swapping parts until something works. We check GFCI and AFCI protection in the affected area, because a single fault often points to a wiring condition that shows up elsewhere on the same circuit. Code-compliant wiring on every job means the repair holds and will pass inspection.
Older homes and commercial properties in the Los Angeles area frequently reach a point where the panel cannot carry the load being asked of it. An EV charger, a battery backup system, and a new kitchen circuit all drawing from a panel that was sized for a much lighter load is a situation that shows up regularly. We run a load calculation before recommending a panel size, and the grounding and bonding work is part of the job, not an add-on.
Adding a circuit, installing a ceiling fan where there was no wiring before, or running outdoor lighting to a patio or entry point are all jobs that start with understanding what the panel can support and what the wiring path looks like. We handle the assessment and the installation, and we give honest recommendations on repairs, never an upsell. If a circuit can be added without a panel upgrade, that is what we will tell you.
Grounding and bonding problems do not always announce themselves with a tripped breaker. They show up during inspections, when a surge protector is being installed, or when a homeowner notices that outlets are not grounded. We identify what is missing and bring it into compliance.
A portable or standby generator is only as useful as the transfer switch behind it. We handle the electrical hookup and transfer switch installation that allows a generator to power the circuits that matter, safely and without back-feeding the grid. With public-safety power shutoffs a recurring reality in the region, this is work that comes up regularly.
A safety inspection gives you a clear picture of what the electrical system actually looks like, what meets current code, and what does not. Pre-sale inspections, pre-purchase inspections, and code compliance reviews for properties being updated all follow the same process: a thorough look at the panel, the circuits, the grounding, and the protection devices, followed by a written summary of findings.
Homes built in certain decades were wired with aluminum branch circuits rather than copper. Aluminum wiring is not automatically dangerous, but the connections it makes at outlets, switches, and fixtures can loosen and corrode over time in ways that copper connections do not. Remediation involves addressing those connection points correctly, using the right devices and methods for aluminum wiring rather than treating it like a copper system.
A detached garage or workshop that needs more than one or two circuits is a candidate for a subpanel rather than a long run of individual circuits back to the main panel. We size the subpanel correctly for what the space is being used for and run the feeder from the main service.
A 100-amp service that made sense when a home was built may not be adequate for the way it is being used now. We handle service upgrades, coordinate with the utility on the service-entrance work, and make sure the new capacity is matched by the panel and the grounding system behind it. We'll handle the wiring so you don't have to.
We cover Torrance and the surrounding communities throughout Los Angeles County, including Redondo Beach, Lomita, West Carson, Rolling Hills Estates, and Hermosa Beach. Whether the property is a single-family home, a multi-unit building, or a commercial space, the same availability applies across the area.
If you are not sure whether we reach your address, call (747) 368-2289 and we will confirm on the call. Pick up the phone and we'll get rolling.
It does, and it is one of the reasons we ask about the age of the home when you call. A property built in the 1950s or 1960s may have wiring, panel equipment, or grounding that was correct at the time but does not meet current code. That does not always mean a full rewire, but it does mean the diagnostic process accounts for what is likely to be there, and the quote reflects what the job actually involves rather than what a newer home would need.
It helps to have a clear path to the panel so the electrician can get to it without moving stored items. If the panel is in a closet, garage, or utility area that is stacked with belongings, clearing a few feet of space around it before the visit saves time.
A group of dead outlets in one area often points to a tripped GFCI outlet that has cut power to others downstream, a tripped breaker, or a loose connection at the first outlet in the run. We check all three before assuming the wiring itself is the problem.
If multiple homes lose power simultaneously, the cause is likely on the utility side rather than inside your home. We can confirm whether the issue is at the meter or the service entrance, but if the utility's supply is out, the repair is theirs to make. We help you determine which side of the meter the problem is on.
A written record of the electrical condition of the property, what was inspected, what was corrected, and what circuits and devices were tested, gives a landlord documentation that the property was in safe condition at the start of a tenancy. We provide a clear account of what was found and what was done as part of any inspection or repair visit.
Unpermitted electrical work is not automatically a code violation that requires immediate correction, but it can become an issue during a sale inspection or when additional work is planned. We can assess whether the existing work is safe and code-compliant, and explain what remediation looks like if it is not.
A faceplate that is warm to the touch or shows discoloration around the slots is a sign of arcing or a loose connection inside the box. That is not something to monitor and wait on. We diagnose the cause and repair it correctly rather than replacing only the cover.
Moisture and salt air put more stress on outdoor wiring, outlet covers, conduit seals, and fixture connections than a dry inland environment does. When we install exterior lighting, outlets, or circuits in this part of Los Angeles County, we use materials and weatherproofing methods rated for the conditions. If you have existing outdoor wiring that has not been looked at in a while, a safety inspection is a reasonable way to find out what condition it is in.
Coleman Electrical Service is available every day from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM for electrical repairs, panel work, installations, and everything in between. Fast diagnosis. Honest pricing. Clean work.
Call (747) 368-2289 for a quote. You get a price on the call, before anything is booked. There are no forms to fill out and no waiting for someone to call you back.
Neighboring towns we serve: Hawthorne, Inglewood, Florence-Graham, Culver City, Huntington Park.
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Below is a plain-language look at the electrical services we handle across Torrance and the surrounding San Fernando Valley. Each row covers what the service includes, who it fits best, and a practical note to help you figure out where to start. Call for a quote and we will walk you through the details before anything is scheduled.
| Service Type | Scope of Work | Best For | Things to Know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot-Tub Circuits | 240-volt dedicated circuit, GFCI disconnect installation, outdoor wiring and conduit, bonding and grounding | Homeowners installing a spa or hot tub and needing the electrical side handled correctly | Hot tub wiring involves specific code requirements for GFCI protection and bonding. Getting it right the first time avoids problems at inspection. |
| Breaker & Fuse Repair | failing breaker replacement, fuse panel evaluation, overcurrent protection checks, panel interior inspection | Homeowners with a breaker that trips repeatedly or will not reset | A breaker that keeps tripping is doing its job, but the underlying cause still needs to be found and corrected. |
| Standby Battery for Outages | battery backup wiring, transfer switch installation, critical load panel setup, grid-tie and off-grid configurations | Homeowners who want power for essential circuits when the grid goes down | Sizing the battery correctly starts with knowing which circuits you need to keep running. We work through that on the call before anything is scheduled. |
| Electrical Repairs & Troubleshooting | tracing faults to the source, testing outlets and circuits, arcing and loose connection repair, GFCI and AFCI protection | Any home or business with a symptom that needs a diagnosis | A tripping breaker or dead outlet can point to something deeper. We identify the real problem before recommending a fix. |
| Outlet & Switch Installation | GFCI outlet installation, switch replacement and upgrade, dedicated outlet runs, exterior and weatherproof outlets | Homeowners adding outlets or replacing devices that have stopped working | GFCI protection is required by California code in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and outdoor locations. We install to current code on every job. |
| Older-Home Rewiring | knob-and-tube replacement, aluminum branch-circuit remediation, partial and whole-home rewires, wiring for additions and remodels | Owners of older Torrance properties with wiring that has been flagged or is showing symptoms | The scope of a rewire depends on what is actually in the walls. We assess the existing wiring before recommending a full or partial approach. |
| Whole-Home Surge Protection | panel-mounted surge protector installation, grounding and bonding verification, protection for appliances and electronics, EV charger circuit protection | Any home with sensitive electronics, an EV charger, or solar equipment worth protecting | A surge protector at the panel intercepts voltage spikes before they reach your devices. Grounding and bonding are checked as part of the installation. |
| Wiring & Circuit Installation | new circuit runs, renovation and addition wiring, garage and shed wiring, code-compliant rough-in work | Additions, conversions, and any space being built out or rewired | New wiring in California is inspected to code. We handle the load calculation and panel capacity check as part of the project. |
| Electrical Panel & Service UpgradesMost Popular | 200-amp service upgrades, panel replacement, subpanel installation, load calculations and grounding | Older homes, properties under renovation, or any panel flagged during an inspection | Many Torrance homes were built with 100-amp service. A load calculation before the upgrade confirms the new panel can carry what you are adding. |
| Electrical Safety Inspections | panel and wiring condition review, GFCI and AFCI check, grounding and bonding evaluation, pre-sale and rental unit inspections | Landlords, buyers, sellers, and anyone with an older property | A written summary of findings comes with every inspection so you know exactly what was found and what, if anything, needs attention. |
| Dedicated Appliance Circuits | dryer and range circuits, hot tub and spa wiring, workshop and garage circuits, disconnect and breaker installation | Any high-draw appliance that needs its own breaker and wire run | Running a dedicated circuit means the appliance does not compete with other loads on the same breaker, which reduces nuisance tripping and wear. |
| Lighting Installation | recessed and LED lighting, kitchen and bathroom lighting, exterior and security lighting, landscape lighting circuits | Remodels, new construction, or any space where the existing lighting is not working for the room | Exterior and landscape lighting circuits need proper weatherproofing and grounding. We handle the circuit run, not just the fixture. |
| Solar & Battery Backup | transfer switch installation, battery backup wiring, panel capacity and interconnection work, critical load circuit setup | Homeowners adding solar or battery storage, especially ahead of wildfire season outages | Public-safety power shutoffs across Los Angeles County have made battery backup a practical choice. We handle the electrical side so the system actually works when the grid goes down. |
| Ceiling Fan Installation | fan and fixture swap, new circuit and wiring runs, box and brace installation, switch and remote wiring | Homeowners replacing an old fan or adding one where no wiring exists | If there is no existing wiring at the ceiling location, we run the circuit from the panel. No guesswork on whether the box can hold the weight. |
| EV Charger Installation | Level 2 charger installation, dedicated 240-volt circuit, panel capacity check, garage and driveway placement | Electric vehicle owners who need faster overnight charging than a standard outlet provides | California has some of the highest EV adoption in the country. If the panel needs room for the new circuit, we handle that as part of the same visit. |
Call (747) 368-2289 for a quote on any of the services above. We are available every day from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and we will walk you through the details before anything is scheduled.
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