Foster Electric Company was established in 1983 by Steven A. Foster.  In 1991 the company was incorporated as S. A. Foster Electric, Inc.  Centrally located and servicing the Richmond Metropolitan area, S. A. Foster Electric, Inc. is a full service commercial and residential electrical contracting firm with customer satisfaction and repeat business as our #1 priority.   

Licensed as a Class “A” Contractor, we have over 30 years experience in handling projects both large and small.  Whether you are looking for an electrical contractor, a full service design/build subcontractor or an electrical troubleshooting technician, S. A. Foster Electric, Inc. is here for you.     

Member of Virginia Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.  

Certified SWaM Small Business by the VA Dept. of Minority Business Enterprise 

Member of Richmond Builders Exchange

Our technicians are trained to handle any electrical issue you may have.   We will arrive at your jobsite with the skills and proper equipment necessary to handle any and all of your electrical needs.  Customer satisfaction and repeat business are our #1 priorities.  We strive to always provide our customers with prompt, professional and courteous service. 

S. A. Foster Electric, Inc. has a zero tolerance policy for drug and alcohol abuse.  All of our employees have passed an extensive background check, including drug and alcohol testing, prior to employment.    

Weekly safety meetings are held at each jobsite to discuss issues relating to construction safety.   We believe safety training is the best way to keep our employees safe and to keep our performance at its optimum.  Our employees are certified by the American Red Cross in first aid and CPR.  

In addition to on the job training, our apprentices receive formal classroom instruction while enrolled in a state registered four year program through the Virginia Electrical Contractors Apprenticeship Program (VECAP).  This program teaches the National Electrical Code for compliance of industry standards and safety.  

We are constantly recruiting to enhance our experience levels.

S. A. Foster Electric, Inc. offers a wide scope of services for your residential and commercial/industrial electrical needs.    

New Construction 

Design / Build Projects 

Hospital and Healthcare Facility Alterations 

Retail Renovations 

Office Building Renovations 

Generator Installation 

Uninterrupted Power Systems (UPS) 

Service Panel Upgrades 

Motor Controls 

Lighting Contactors 

Dedicated Circuits 

Telephone / Data  

Fire Alarm 

Troubleshooting and Repair  

Additions and Remodels  

All work is performed following National Electrical Code (NEC) standards