Backup power · Standby generators
A standby generator, sized to your home.
A permanent generator that starts by itself when the power goes out, and runs for as long as the outage lasts.
Homes that can't wait it out.
- Well or sump pump. Water, and a dry basement, through a long outage.
- Medical equipment at home. Power comes back in seconds, on its own.
- Working from home. Internet, computers and lights stay on.
- The whole house. Heat, kitchen, fridge and freezer, as if nothing happened.
One crew, start to finish.
- Sizing. A load calculation based on what you want running.
- The generator and its pad, placed where code and the manufacturer allow.
- Automatic transfer switch wired to your panel.
- Permit and inspection. We pull the electrical permit and book the inspection.
- Gas. We do all the electrical work. A licensed gas partner runs the gas line.
- Start-up and walkthrough. We test it with you.
A price you see up front.
The price depends on the generator's size, the distance to your panel and gas meter, and your panel. The quote is written, line by line.
What people ask.
How big a generator do I need?
It depends on what you want running. We look at your panel and the list of what matters to you, then write the size and what it will run into the quote.
Natural gas or propane?
Either works. If you have natural gas, the generator can run on it. If not, it can run on propane. We do all the electrical work. A licensed gas partner runs the gas line.
Does it start by itself?
Yes. The automatic transfer switch senses the outage, starts the generator and switches your home over. When the power comes back, it switches back.
Where does it go?
Outside, on a pad, with the clearances code and the manufacturer require. We pick the spot with you.
Do I need a permit?
Yes. We pull the electrical permit and book the inspection.
Which brands do you install?
Who services it later?
We do, with an optional yearly maintenance plan.
After-sale support for your homebuyers.
We already wire new homes for builders. We can rough in generator inlets, battery-ready panels and EV-charger circuits during the build, and take the backup-power and service calls after closing.
Your buyers get a licensed electrician who knows the house. Your schedule stays yours: homeowner jobs never pull our new-construction crews off a builder's job.
Ready for a generator quote?
Send a few photos and we'll come back with a written quote. Or call (503) 201-8103, Mon–Fri 8–5.
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