Generators & Backup Power
Generator Installation in Stockton & Northern California
Outages and Public Safety Power Shutoffs aren't going away. A properly installed generator keeps your fridge, lights, well pump and medical equipment running, without back-feeding the grid.
- Licensed C-10 #1149483
- 40+ years of experience
- Permits & inspections handled
- Complimentary estimates
Signs
When to call
- You've lost power during a PG&E shutoff or storm
- Someone at home relies on medical equipment
- You have a well pump, sump pump or freezer you can't lose
- You own a portable generator but run extension cords
- You work from home and can't go offline
- You have solar but no backup when the grid is down
Scope
What we do
- Whole-home standby generators with automatic transfer switches
- Portable generator inlets with a listed interlock kit
- Manual transfer switches and critical-load subpanels
- Gas line coordination and pad placement
- Battery backup integration with solar
- Generator maintenance and repair
Process
How it works
- We figure out what you need to keep running and size the generator to match.
- You get a written price for the generator, transfer equipment and install.
- We pull permits and coordinate gas, pad and placement.
- Install, connect and test the transfer equipment.
- Inspection and a walkthrough of how to use it.
Pricing
What affects the price
Every job gets a written price before work starts, and estimates are always complimentary. These are the things that move the number.
- Portable inlet vs. whole-home standby
- Generator size (what you need to run)
- Automatic vs. manual transfer
- Distance between the generator, gas meter and panel
- Integration with existing solar or batteries
Questions
Generator Installation FAQs
Can I just plug my generator into an outlet?
No. Back-feeding through an outlet is dangerous to you and to utility crews. A generator inlet with a listed interlock or transfer switch is the safe, legal way to do it.
What size generator do I need?
It depends on what you want to run. Lights, fridge and outlets need far less than central air and an electric range. We size it from your actual loads.
Will a generator work with my solar?
Yes, when it's designed together. The transfer equipment has to keep the generator and solar from fighting each other. We plan both.
Do generators need a permit?
Yes. Standby generators and transfer equipment require permits and inspection, and gas work has its own requirements. We take care of it.
Service area
Generator Installation near you
Based in Stockton, serving Northern California.
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Call for a straight answer and a written price, or book a complimentary consultation online.