The firm traces its origin to 1961 when Leo F. Vellutini began contracting out of his home in Sacramento.  In 1971 the name Royal Electric Company was adopted and became known for its exceptional service in small commercial, residential and maintenance work.

The 1970's were marked by growth in several market areas, including Multi-Family, Industrial and Public Works Construction.  Leo's son, Frank Vellutini, joined the company in 1974 and became a partner with his father in 1977 when the firm incorporated as Vellutini Corporation dba Royal Electric Company

In the early 1980's, the partners added a specialty in underground electrical work.  Starting with underground utilities, street lighting and traffic signals, Royal Electric Company soon moved into other niche underground markets such as airport runway lighting and highway projects.

During the 1990's the firm became one of the top 50 specialty contractors in California, and one of the top five electrical contractors in Sacramento. Frank Vellutini became President and CEO in 1991, and continued to expand on the company's areas of expertise, by adding its Velcor telecommunications division in 1996 and by performing on projects throughout California and nine other Western States. Also notable in the 1990's was the promotion of Bob Bell to Vice President, and the addition of Dina Vellutini (Dina Kimble) as a third generation family member to the firm.

The 2000's bring continued expansion and change.  Bob Bell became a partner in 2002, and was promoted to COO in 2004.  Dina Kimble leads the company as the Vice President of Northern California construction.  The firm's expertise and financial strength have allowed it to continue to grow and prosper, performing multi-million dollar projects on everything from airport runways to new high schools, jail facilities to bridge security systems, casinos to fiber optic systems. Throughout the years, Frank Vellutini has insisted on maintaining the company's dedication to customer service, quality, and especially its relationships.  Royal Electric Company still maintains a service department today that looks very much like the company did in 1971, and remarkably, still serves many of the same customers.