Updated: Jun 01, 2026
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1323 LAUREL STREET, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
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Shaffer Electric
Shaffer Electric, 1323 Laurel St, Santa Cruz, CA (Employees: Dennis Charles Shaffer, Jarrod Alan Shaffer, and Scott Lyle Shaffer) holds a Electrical license and 2 other licenses according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 105 ranks in the top 8% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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Shaffer Electric Contact Information
Phone Number: (805) 526-2680
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Address: 1323 LAUREL STREET, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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Shaffer Electric Santa Cruz
Quality
105
92nd percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Shaffer Electric has a BuildZoom score of 105, which places them above 92% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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4 projects
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2025 |
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8 projects
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2024 |
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13 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Shaffer Electric has worked on at least
25.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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24 projects
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Electrical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Shaffer Electric mostly works on
electrical project
projects.
Pricing
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12 projects
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< $5k |
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $3,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Electrical service panel replacement or emergency repair only. no additional electrical mechanical plumbing or structural work permitted.; change 100 amp zinsco meter/main panel to either seimens or square d because the customers homeowners insurance will no longer cover them after june 28th if they don't get it changed
Valuation:
$1,500
Permit #:
PANR2025-00776
Status:
issued
Fee:
$165
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical permit: change existing panel to new 400 amp. install new grounding system for 200 amp panel in garage. set christy box for smud and finish tie in for smud. carbon monoxide & smoke alarms required. reference crc sections r315 & r314
Valuation:
$9,500
Permit #:
RES-2419707
Status:
final
Fee:
$112
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family
Aa: existing panel 100 amps - overhead service new main panel 200 amps new install weather head/masthead work main breaker replacement. carbon monoxide & smoke alarms required. reference crc sections r315 & r314. all work subject to field inspection
Valuation:
$3,500
Permit #:
RES-2404970
Status:
expired
Fee:
$94
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family
Miscellaneous electrical plumbing mechanical solar/pv electric vehicle charger generator (not for re
2023-03-22
Installing a new pole and 200a main service panel for charging property owners rv and for future home to be built next year. install 1 - 50a rv receptacle and a 20a quad-receptacle circuit. 50a receptacle for charging rv only not for living purposes
Valuation:
$3,800
Permit #:
MISR2023-01507
Status:
complete
Fee:
$253
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Miscellaneous electrical plumbing mechanical solar/pv electric vehicle charger generator (not for re
2023-12-13
Change house electrical service from 100 amp to 200 amp. replace panel at pole where electrical meter and old panel is and replace interior panel in pantry at back of house
Valuation:
$3,000
Permit #:
MISR2023-05140
Status:
complete
Fee:
$255
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install 10 (n) canned lights and switches if needed
Valuation:
$2,600
Permit #:
25-00833
Status:
final
Fee:
$171
Permit Type:
Residential elect...
Building Type:
N/A
Aa: existing panel 100 amps - underground service new main panel 200 amps replacement weather head/masthead work main breaker replacement smoke & carbon monoxide alarms required per crc sections r314 & r315access to perform inspection/s must be provided by the party requesting the inspection
Valuation:
$2,501
Permit #:
RES-2002293
Status:
final
Fee:
$90
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family
Residential/single-family/duplex - change order
2025-01-08
Ch-01 adding a subpanel to the project
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MISR2024-05140-01
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Miscellaneous electrical plumbing mechanical solar/pv electric vehicle charger generator (not for re
2024-02-14
Replace 1 1/4 stack and replaces wires in stack. installed roof jack and new weather head to seal stack
Valuation:
$550
Permit #:
MISR2024-00561
Status:
complete
Fee:
$153
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Miscellaneous water heater electrical plumbing hvac mechanical solar/pv electric vehicle equip. gene
2022-08-16
Install additional 100 amp meter main by putting a gutter across both panels and using one stack to feed both
Valuation:
$3,400
Permit #:
MISR2022-07262
Status:
complete
Fee:
$134
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
We added a subpanel to our barn building that was not previously on the plan
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
APPR2024-00900
Status:
canceled
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Miscellaneous electrical plumbing mechanical solar/pv electric vehicle charger generator (not for re
2025-02-20
(converted from misc2024-01349) new electrical panel to be installed for barn ch-01 adding a subpanel to the project
Valuation:
$3,500
Permit #:
MISR2024-05140
Status:
complete
Fee:
$539
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
I would like to upgrade the main electrical service
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BL-ELER-2023-00167
Status:
expired
Fee:
$239
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Aa: existing panel 200 amps - underground service new main panel 200 amps n/a weather head/masthead work main breaker replacement. carbon monoxide & smoke alarms required. reference crc sections r315 & r314
Valuation:
$2,111
Permit #:
RES-1923431
Status:
final
Fee:
$90
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family
Temporay relocated powerline 220 panel for garage building (permitted with american buildings js)
Valuation:
$2,500
Permit #:
PANR2023-00757
Status:
complete
Fee:
$169
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
We are adding a subpanel inside the barn for the branch circuits
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
APPR2024-00894
Status:
canceled
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Change out 11 existing plug type fuse blocks and inline fpe
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E24-0426
Status:
final
Fee:
$420
Permit Type:
Electrical
Building Type:
N/A
Miscellaneous water heater electrical plumbing hvac mechanical solar/pv
2024-07-22
New electrical panel to be installed for barn
Valuation:
$3,500
Permit #:
MISC2024-01349
Status:
canceled
Fee:
$227
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical for hot tub and swim spa
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E22-0257
Status:
final
Fee:
$139
Permit Type:
Electrical
Building Type:
N/A
Aa: - overhead service new main panel 200 amps new install weather head/masthead work main breaker replacement
Valuation:
$2,232
Permit #:
RES-1923432
Status:
final
Fee:
$90
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family
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Shaffer Electric License info
Verified License
| License # | 956087 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Electrical |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | 598874 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Electrical |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of April 2026.
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Inactive License
| License # | 367709 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | Electrical |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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105
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | American Contractors Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Norguard Insurance Company |
153
Permits
- Building permit records show that Shaffer Electric has worked on 153 permitted projects.
Shaffer Electric Employees
DS
Dennis Charles Shaffer
Sole Owner
JS
Jarrod Alan Shaffer
Sole Owner
SS
Scott Lyle Shaffer
Sole Owner
SS
Shannon Dawn Shaffer
Officer