Our Story
Building on
Tradition
A family-owned Everett contractor with five decades of commercial construction experience, community commitment, and client relationships built on trust.
50+ Years
12+ Project Types
90% Referral Work
PNW Regional Focus
Our History
Generations of
Excellence
Gaffney Construction was founded in 1974 by Jim Gaffney, an Everett native who grew up in the building business and carried that hands-on understanding into his own company.
Over the years, the company has completed a broad range of commercial and community projects, from offices, banks, schools, medical spaces, restaurants, and retail to industrial, religious, residential, and seismic upgrade work.
Our reputation has been built project by project: finish on time or ahead of schedule, stay within or under budget, maintain a clean site, and deliver work that clients are proud to recommend.
1974 Founded in Everett
Our Journey
50 Years
of Legacy
The story of Gaffney Construction is grounded in family, craft, and long-term relationships across the Puget Sound region.
1974
Jim Gaffney founds the company in Everett, WA
1985
Expanded into commercial general contracting
1998
Joe Gaffney joins as Project Manager
2005
Completed 200th commercial project milestone
2015
Joe Gaffney becomes President
2024
Celebrating 50 years of building legacies
Our Core
Values
01
Team Approach
Owners, architects, trade partners, and the Gaffney team stay aligned from the start so decisions are clear and surprises are reduced.
02
Safety First
Clean, organized job sites and daily attention to safety protect our crews, our clients, and the people who live and work around each project.
03
Community Rooted
Everett and the surrounding communities made our success possible, and we continue to support local nonprofits, schools, and civic organizations.
04
Proven Results
More than 90% of our work comes by referral, a reflection of clients who trust our standards and recommend our team.
Leadership
Meet the
Team
The people carrying Gaffney Construction's standard of trust, craftsmanship, and accountability forward.
Giving Back
Community
Impact
From the beginning, giving back has been part of the Gaffney standard. Nonprofit and community projects hold a special place for our team because the finished work benefits neighbors who need it most.
Housing Hope
Imagine Children's Museum
Boys & Girls Clubs
Dawson Place
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Your Legacy?
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