About Us

Jerry Shaeffer as a child in front of the company truck.

A BRIEF HISTORY ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Shaeffer Electric is a third generation, family owned and operated electrical construction company.  William started the company in 1908 and built it through constant attention to detail, customer service, and innovation.  We are proud to have survived two world wars, the Great Depression, and countless other challenges.

Today, the company has three principal owners:  Paul Shaeffer, Bernie Shaeffer and Kevin Pinkerton.  Collectively, all have over 110 years of estimating, project management, and electrical construction experience in the Philadelphia marketplace.