Temporary power poles
in Altadena.
GDV Utilities installs temporary power poles for new homes, ADUs, remodels and commercial sites in Altadena, and upgrades panels for solar and EV chargers. We pull the permit, handle the SCE service request and meet the inspector.
How it works in Altadena
One call covers the permit, the utility, installation, inspection and removal.
1. Permit
We pull the electrical permit with Los Angeles County Public Works Building & Safety (Altadena is unincorporated) and schedule the inspection.
2. Utility service request
Southern California Edison (SCE) serves Altadena, while neighboring Pasadena runs its own utility. We submit the request, and the SCE planner sets the pole location.
3. Install, inspect, energize
We set and wire the pole with a 100A or 200A panel, meet the inspector, and the utility sets the meter and energizes.
Solar & EV panel upgrades in Altadena
Main panel and service upgrades sized for solar, battery storage and EV chargers, including trenching.
Load review
We check your existing panel and service against your solar, battery or EV plans and size the upgrade correctly.
Panel and service upgrade
New main panel or meter main, service conductors and trenching for underground runs and charger feeds.
Utility coordination
We schedule the disconnect and reconnect with SCE and handle the paperwork start to finish.
Where we work in and around Altadena
Plus nearby communities across Los Angeles County.
Altadena temporary power questions
Which utility serves my job site in Altadena?
Southern California Edison (SCE) serves Altadena, while neighboring Pasadena runs its own utility. We confirm the serving utility for your address before we quote.
Who pulls the permit for a temporary power pole in Altadena?
We do. GDV Utilities pulls the electrical permit with Los Angeles County Public Works Building & Safety (Altadena is unincorporated), submits the utility service request and meets the inspector. Permit fees are priced separately after the job is signed.
How fast can you install a temporary power pole?
Typically 3 to 5 business days after the permit is issued and the utility approves the service location. The utility schedules the meter set and energization.
What size temporary panel do I need?
Most single-family homes and ADUs use a 100A or 200A temporary panel. We size it to your tools, trailers and site loads when we quote.
Can I rent or buy the temporary power pole?
Both. We can quote a rental or a purchase option for your temporary power pole, so you can choose what fits the length of your project.
Do you do solar and EV panel upgrades in Altadena?
Yes. We upgrade main panels and services for solar, batteries and EV chargers, including trenching, and coordinate the disconnect and reconnect with SCE. GDV Utilities holds California license A & C-10 #1163710.
Need power on a Altadena job?
Send the job address and a photo showing the nearest utility pole. We reply within one business day.