DiFoggio Electric Inc

DiFoggio Electric is a full-service electrical contractor based in Waltham that works on residential and commercial projects, specializing in surge suppression systems, generators, lighting and smart home technology. Its residential services include exterior and landscape lighting and transient voltage surge suppression. The company also consults on electrical projects of any size, helping builders, project managers, architects, interior designers and homeowners spot potential problems before they become costly, and it is often called in to fix work others missed.

Larry DiFoggio founded the company in 1973 after vocational school, an electrical apprenticeship and two tours in Vietnam as a heavy equipment mechanic with the Army’s 34th Engineer Battalion, where he was twice decorated. Director of Operations Eddie, who first joined as an eighteen-year-old apprentice in 2002 and returned in 2010, now runs scheduling, crews and strategy under Larry’s mentorship. Past work includes wiring a new home in Chestnut Hill, a service replacement on Louisburg Square and lighting at The Liberty Hotel.

What to Know

• The company serves Massachusetts, Cape Cod and the Islands, and New Hampshire.
• Its project list includes The Heritage on the Garden and the Residences at The Ritz-Carlton Towers Boston.
• Some client relationships span three generations.
• The firm is regularly hiring skilled tradesmen and runs a referral program for recommending electricians.