No subs. Costs is determined by the job. Travel charges apply. No extra charge for after-hours service. For After Hour Emergency Service Needed - please contact Charlie Schaeffer at 314-581-7350 . Additional DBA - Royal Electric Co, Schaeffer Electric Co. Additional contact name - Daniel G. Schaeffer, Valerie Camden, Ken Kelley. Additional phone - (314) 815-3225. Additional e-mail - kkelley@schaefferelectric.com. See website for additional contact names, phones & e-mails. Award winning. FOR AFTER HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE AND WEEKEND SERVICE NEEDED, PLEASE CONTACT CHARLIE SCHAEFFER AT 314-581-7350.
Business highlights
89 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Commercial, institutional & residential services including data & communications, lighting maintenance, room additions, remodeling, electrical repairs, installation of back-up generators, custom building projects, electrical changes & upgrades, panel changes.
They did a beautiful job! They arrive on time and clean after themselves.
Description of Work: I had all new electrical panels replaced and I had them added a gasoline generator in case of power failure.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Schaeffer Electric Company Inc
Thank you for your review. We appreciate your business and look forward to working with you on future projects.
Wade P.
10/2017
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Craig Kelley did a fantastic job in a very professional yet friendly manner. He was really good at listening to our concerns and doing problem solving to meet our needs. When we realized how skilled he was we added a few requests to our original request and Craig stayed to work on them. We were really happy with the quality and outcome of his work.
Description of Work: Using an exterior outlet caused a series of outlets to trip. Replaced a GFI, installed an outdoor outlet, added an outlet in basement and replaced a light socket.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Schaeffer Electric Company Inc
Thank you for the A rating you have given us and appreciate the feedback. If you need anything further - we would be happy to assist. Thank you Schaeffer Electric
Tina H.
05/2017
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Very well! Person answering the phone was courteous & knowledgeable. Very prompt service. Electrician called 30 minutes prior to his arrival. He arrived in the time frame expected. He was professional, quick & also courteous. I had called another company before finding Schaeffer & they were a no show. I would hire Schaeffer again.
Description of Work: Check (and replace) faulty gfci outlet outside & replace regular outlet in basement with gfci.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Response from Schaeffer Electric Company Inc
Thank you for your recent review. We appreciate the opportunity to provide service. Should the need arise, we would be very happy to assist.
C M G.
01/2017
5.0
electrician, lighting
 + 0 more
Very well. Work was completely within time frame promised. Feel extremely comfortable with their professionalism. Schaeffer is always prompt and polite. Paul is very responsive to my questions. If you call, someone will call you back quickly. Can and do recommend Schaeffer Electric enthusiastically to family, friends, and real estate clients.
Description of Work: Electrical box had to be replaced. Other Miscellaneous work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Response from Schaeffer Electric Company Inc
Thank you for your recent review. We appreciate the feed back. Schaeffer Electric
Sharon C.
12/2016
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Schaeffer came out the same day I called, assessed the situation, gave me an estimate and once given the go ahead ordered the panel. They were able to replace it within a day giving me peace of mind that my home wasn't going to catch on fire. The panel replacement ended up being less than originally quoted which was a bonus. Excellent service and would definitely use them again!
Description of Work: Called for emergency service. Old electrical panel shooting sparks. Panel was completely full and couldn't handle the load. Needed to be replaced.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,155
Response from Schaeffer Electric Company Inc
Thank you for your recent review. We appreciate the feed back. Should you need further electrical service please do not hesitate to contact us as we would be happy to help. Thank you, Schaeffer Electric
Andee A.
10/2016
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
The service technician did an excellent job. We would not hesitate to call Schaeffer again.
Description of Work: Figure out what caused the power to be cut to our guest bath and bedroom, and then fix it.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$190
Response from Schaeffer Electric Company Inc
Thank you for your recent review. We appreciate the feed back. Should you need further electrical service please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you, Schaeffer Electric
Michael B.
08/2016
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Excellent! From Valerie in the office to schedule, to Paul the electrician, everything was smooth and expertly taken care of.
Description of Work: Electrical Outlet replaced (when dryer outlet shorted out). Also Breaker Replaced.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$316
Response from Schaeffer Electric Company Inc
Thank you for your recent review. We appreciate the feed back. Should you need further electrical service please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you, Schaeffer Electric
Marjorie T.
07/2016
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + 0 more
Very well. Our original circuit breaker was insufficient to handle our A/C unit. Schaeffer was able to diagnose the problem and provided the correct circuit breaker for our needs. They were timely in responding to our call.
Description of Work: Replace a circuit breaker for A/C
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Schaeffer Electric Company Inc
Thank you for your recent review. We appreciate the feed back. Should you need further electrical service please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you, Schaeffer Electric
Barbara B.
03/2016
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
They found it had to do with whomever wired the garage. I had them replace some lights I couldnt get to. They did a good job and knew what they were doing and I would use them again.
Description of Work: I had an electrical problem
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$88
Response from Schaeffer Electric Company Inc
Thank you for your recent review. We appreciate the feed back and ask you to call should you need service. Schaeffer Electric
Karen M.
01/2016
4.0
electrician
 + -1 more
I was not really all that thrilled. They fixed some things but something else he couldn't fix.
Description of Work: I had Schaeffer for electrical work. It was miscellaneous.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$373
Response from Schaeffer Electric Company Inc
Though we do work very hard to resolve all electrical issues - there are in some instances where it can get more involved. Thank you for your recent review and hope that you call us should the need arise.
Jim and Barb F.
10/2015
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
I've used Schaeffer so much with rehabbing rental properties, I don't bother getting other bids. I'll called Valerie to discuss our room addition and wanted Josh to install a new 200 amp panel. They sent Ed out to look things over to see what materials were needed to be ordered. We agreed to do time and material. I always request Josh because he is so easy to work with and the does the neatest job. Materal was delivered the day before. Josh came and got the job done. Didn't wait for the electric to be turned off. He pulled the meter and started working. After the juice was off, he finished, called Ameren and the inspector knowing about when he would be done. No sitting around waiting on others. Josh knows his job!!!! Josh and I talked about the new room addition as he wil be doing the job. I called Val with my credit card and paid the invoice over the phone. As Josh says.... "easy peasy".
Description of Work: Replaced 100 amp service with 200 amp service.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Response from Schaeffer Electric Company Inc
Thank you for your recent review and giving Schaeffer an "A" rating. It was a pleasure working with you and coordinating your project. We look forward to working with you on all of your electrical projects. Please call us anytime, we would certainly be happy to assist! Sincerely, Schaeffer Electric
Laurel L.
10/2015
1.0
electrician, lighting
 + 0 more
We had an emergency on a Saturday night with constant tripping of a circuit. We weren't sure how dangerous the situation was and to make matters worse, we were leaving on a trip very early on Monday morning, leaving our pets in the house to be looked after by a petsitter looking in on them several times a day. Plus, we wanted the outside lights on while we were gone. This company is listed on Angie's List as doing Emergency Service. I called their emergency number and got a recording to call three separate people with three separate #'s. I called a couple of them and left messages, telling them the 'emergency' aspect of our call and telling them we were worried enough that we considered having to cancel our tour. I also mentioned that we'd called several other companies and no one returned our call and we were desperate - please call us back. No one ever returned our desperate call at this company. Apparently, their idea of an emergency is different than mine. Maybe they didn't want to take the job, but a call back would have been very helpful.
Description of Work: Nothing
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
Response from Schaeffer Electric Company Inc
We apologize for your recent experience. However, we checked with our employees who handle our after hour emergency service. Though we could not find record of you calling, we certainly apologize for your inconvenience as we strive very hard to accommodate and take care of all of our customers. Sincerely, Schaeffer Electric
Michael S.
09/2015
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Bid service out to three companies. Schaeffer's bid was competitive. It's been a year since the install and I haven't had any issues.
Description of Work: Replaced fuse panel with new 100 ampere cable type electrical service panel
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,550
Response from Schaeffer Electric Company Inc
Thank you for your recent review of the electrical service we provided for you at your home giving us "A" rate. Please call us should need the arise - we would be more than happy to assist. Thank you Schaeffer Electric
Kim L.
07/2015
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Awesome job on the installation of a motion detector porch light. Josh arrived on time, was very knowledgeable, and completed the job efficiently.
Description of Work: Installed outdoor lighting.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Schaeffer Electric Company Inc
Thank you for your recent review of the electrical service we provided for you at your home giving us "A" rate. Please call us should need the arise - we would be more than happy to assist. Thank you Schaeffer Electric
Ann J.
07/2015
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
It went wonderful and I will use them again.
Description of Work: Changed out a GFI.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Response from Schaeffer Electric Company Inc
Thank you for your recent review of the electrical service we provided for you at your home giving us "A" rate. Please call us should need the arise - we would be more than happy to assist. Thank you Schaeffer Electric
Jamie S.
07/2015
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
He was on time and completed the work with in the time quoted. Work looks great.
Description of Work: Installed two quad outlets in basement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$291
Response from Schaeffer Electric Company Inc
Thank you for your recent review of the electrical service we provided for you at your home giving us "A" rate. Please call us should need the arise - we would be more than happy to assist. Thank you Schaeffer Electric
Debra S.
05/2015
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
I was very happy from the first time I called Schaeffer for an estimate. Ed was our salesman and he was prompt with his visit and his quote was available at the time of his visit. Ed explained everything that was going to be done, he was very professional and personable. We scheduled our time and Shawn the electrician was prompt did his work with professionalism and even made friends with our German Shepherd. Shawn did a great time, cleaned up when he was finished and showed us all the work and explained what he had done. He was great. Valerie in the office was fantastic to work with. She also explained the process, scheduled our county inspection and did the follow up regarding Ameren and what they did to do. We highly recommend Schaeffer Electrical and definitely would us them for any electrical work.
Description of Work: Replaced outside electrical work and replaced electrical panel.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,880
Response from Schaeffer Electric Company Inc
Thank you for your recent review. We are happy that we were able to assist you in the electrical work that you needed done. Should the need arise or if you have a question- please give us a call and we would be happy to help. It was a pleasure working with you. Sincerely, Valerie C Schaeffer Electric
Therese T.
04/2015
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Great. They were polite and responsive.
Description of Work: Installed wiring and shut off box for a hottub.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Schaeffer Electric Company Inc
Thank you very much for the nice review. We are very happy to help in anyway we can. Look forward to working with you again should the need arise. Thank You Schaeffer Electric
carole L.
04/2015
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
I know a real good electrician and that would be Schaeffer Electric. I have a business down town and they have mostly helped me down town 3 or 4 times. There haven't been any big jobs but they were very prompt, very reasonable and professional. They got the job done. It really wasn't expensive, it was just a couple of hundred dollars. I have been using their services for a year. I will use them again in the future for sure.
Description of Work: I have used them 3 or 4 times this year for different things and it is a real old building down town. I would say probably January was the last time I used them.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Response from Schaeffer Electric Company Inc
Thank you very much for the wonderful review. We are very happy to help in anyway we can. Look forward to working with you again should the need arise. Thank You Schaeffer Electric
Joe S.
03/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
 + 0 more
The two technicians arrived on time and got right to work. This project took the entire day but by 4pm everything was finished. We have had no problems since completion and everything works great. Power was necessarily out for about 3 hours. The new breaker box is working flawlessly as is the vehicle charger. Hopefully, we will be able to use our Christmas lights and a hairdryer simultaneously this coming year.
Description of Work: Provided and installed Electric Vehicle charger with a new dedicated line. Installed new and expanded breaker box and upgraded exterior outlet and line to 20amp service.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
Response from Schaeffer Electric Company Inc
Thank you very much for the wonderful review. We are very happy to help in anyway we can. Look forward to working with you again should the need arise. Thank You Schaeffer Electric
Laishang Z.
03/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
 + 0 more
Very reliable, courteous, good job. The technician's name is Kenny. We'll definitely hire him again if I need electric work done.
Description of Work: Fixed recess lights, wine cooler light, and installed light switches in the basement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Response from Schaeffer Electric Company Inc
Thank you very much for the wonderful review. We are very happy to help in anyway we can. Look forward to working with you again should the need arise. Thank You Schaeffer Electric
ANGELA B.
02/2015
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician
 + 0 more
They were outstanding. This is the third time we have had Schaeffer to our house, and each time the work has been done on time, expertly, and courteously. Our technician today, Josh, was right on time this morning, finished promptly, cleaned up after himself, and everything was done exactly as we needed. We couldn't be happier with Schaeffer. And I'd like to mention how helpful Valerie in the office is every time I call the office. She coordinates everything we need with friendliness and efficiency. Thank you, Schaeffer Electric! Thomas Baker
Description of Work: New bathroom fans, rewiring of outlets
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$530
Response from Schaeffer Electric Company Inc
Thank you very much for the wonderful review. We are very happy to help in anyway we can. Look forward to working with you again should the need arise. Thank You Schaeffer Electric
Dora C C.
02/2015
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Everything went well, and we had no issues as far as I can recall. In fact, they did such a good job that we hired them to install an exhaust fan in our bathroom at a later date.
Description of Work: They installed a new fuse box.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Schaeffer Electric Company Inc
Thank you for your recent review. We appreciate your business and are very happy to assist you in anything you need done.
WILLIAM H.
01/2015
3.0
electrician
 + -1 more
I was disappointed. They made a mistake when they wired up my standby generator and that was a problem for a while until it's finally straightened out. It was quite a large job, new service panel and everything. Actually for almost 2 years of a generator you couldn't rely on because it was wired wrong until the company that supplied the generator came on by and sent their technician out and he straightened it all out. It was for 2 years and that we were fortunate we didn't have a big power outage because we would have been without it. It could happen but it's just a disappointment when I company like that. They were friendly. They were neat. I had to pay the generator company some money to straighten it out and then they put me back on them, so finally Schaeffer Electric reimbursed me for their cost in my pocket but it took a little while. Some of the electricians are good, the helper was good.
Description of Work: I had electrical work done by Schaeffer Electric. They did installation of the generator.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0
$9,000
Mary M.
01/2015
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, landscaping, lighting
 + 2 more
I have used Schaeffer several times in the past and find them prompt, polite and professional. I don't remember precisely when I called for an appointment but am sure I didn't wait more than a week. Paul installed the ceiling fan and light kit on 10-13-14 for $405. He examined the light post in the yard that day and determined that he needed far more time to repair it so planned to return on 10-22-14. He returned on 10-22-14 to work on the light post. He had to fish a new wire from the house to the light post, dig several inches down through our new landscaping and insulated the wire to avoid anyone accidentally hitting it with a shovel in future, installed a electrical outlet where the wire emerged from the house. He eliminated the manual switch to the light post, instead installing a day/night automatic switch. He charged $676. for the repair of the light post. He used our original post and light fixture. His excavation through the new landscaping was imperceptible. I also asked him if installing three electric sconces in the living room was feasible. He examined the area carefully and determined that there wasn't sufficient space behind the wall to install an entirely new electrical outlet so I abandoned that idea. Paul was polite, professional, and helpful.
Description of Work: Paul Rellergert from Schaeffer repaired the list post in our front yard which had stopped working. He also installed a ceiling fan and light in the dining room where none had been there in the past. I also asked Paul's advice about installing some sconces in the living room.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,081
Response from Schaeffer Electric Company Inc
thank you for your recent review of the electrical work that we performed for you at your home and look forward to working with you should the need arise. Sincerely, Schaeffer Electric
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Service Categories
Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Landscaping,
Home Security Systems,
Phone Wiring
FAQ
Schaeffer Electric Company Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Schaeffer Electric Company Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Schaeffer Electric Company Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Schaeffer Electric Company Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Schaeffer Electric Company Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Schaeffer Electric Company Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, Schaeffer Electric Company Inc offers warranties.
Schaeffer Electric Company Inc offers the following services: Commercial, institutional & residential services including data & communications, lighting maintenance, room additions, remodeling, electrical repairs, installation of back-up generators, custom building projects, electrical changes & upgrades, panel changes.