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Sonoma Sun Electric INC.Owner-Operated · Santa Rosa, CA
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Generator Installation

Standby and whole-home generator installation with automatic transfer switches, sized to your home.

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Tell us what’s going on. The owner reads every message and gets back to you, usually same day.

Free, no-obligation first visit. CA licensed & insured.

Public-safety power shutoffs and storms are a fact of life in Sonoma County, and a properly installed generator means your home keeps running through them. We install standby and whole-home generators with automatic transfer switches so the changeover is hands-off.

The install is where reliability is won or lost. We size the generator to your actual loads, set the gas or propane supply, and wire the transfer switch so it fires automatically and safely when the grid drops.

Generator installation we handle

  • Whole-home standby generators
  • Automatic transfer switch installation
  • Load sizing and circuit planning
  • Natural gas and propane setup
  • Permit and inspection coordination
  • Commissioning and testing

How generator installation works with us

Every generator installation job starts the same way: we come look at what you actually have. There is no charge to find out what you need, and there is no pressure. We walk the situation, ask how you use the space, and then explain in plain language what the work involves and exactly what it’ll cost before anything begins.

Because we are owner-operated, the person who looks at your generator installation project is the same person who performs it. Nothing gets handed off to a rotating crew, and nothing gets quoted by someone who never sees the job. That continuity is why our work holds up and why so much of our business comes from repeat clients and referrals across Sonoma County.

What to expect on the day

We show up when we say we will, protect your floors and finishes, and keep the work area clean. Where a job touches whole-home standby generators, we test before and after so you can see the difference. When a generator installation job needs a permit, we pull it and handle the inspection, so the work is documented and safe. When we leave, the site is tidy and you know exactly what was done and why.

We also take the time to answer your questions while we are there. Part of doing generator installation right is making sure you understand what changed and how to get the most out of it, whether that is how a new circuit is protected, how a smart control is programmed, or what to watch for down the road. You are never left guessing, and you always have a direct line back to the owner if a question comes up later.

Generator Installation done for North Bay homes

Sonoma County homes are not interchangeable. A century-old farmhouse in Sebastopol, a hillside property above Healdsburg, and a fresh build in Windsor each ask for a different approach, and after over a decade of experience here we have wired all three. We bring that local knowledge to every generator installation job, so the result fits the house, meets current California code, and stands up to how you actually live. If you have been putting off generator installation because you were not sure who to trust, this is the kind of work we built our name on.

Why it pays to do it right

Cutting corners on electrical work is the most expensive kind of saving. A generator installation job done to a price instead of a standard tends to come back as a callback, a failed inspection, or worse. Our diagnostic approach and meticulous craftsmanship cost a little more attention up front and save you the repeat visits and the worry later. That is the whole reason homeowners across Sonoma County keep calling us and keep referring us to their neighbors.

Ready to move forward, or just want a straight answer on whether generator installation is what you actually need? Call (707) 684-0024 or request a free, no-obligation visit. The owner takes the call, looks at the work himself, and tells you plainly what it will take and what it’ll cost. You can also browse the gallery to see the standard of work we hold on every job.

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The person who quotes the job is the one who does it.

(707) 684-0024What It’ll Cost
  • CA Licensed & Insured
  • 10+ years of experience in Sonoma County
  • Free, no-obligation visit
  • Permits handled
  • Veteran & senior discounts
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Why Homeowners Call Us

Done right the first time, by the owner

over a decade of experience across the North Bay means we know the homes, the codes, and how the local grid behaves.

Certified & Insured

CA licensed, fully insured, and bonded. Certified Lutron and Span installers.

Diagnostic, Not Guesswork

We test to find the root cause, which means fewer callbacks and lasting fixes.

10+ Years Experience

Deep Sonoma County experience, from Healdsburg estates to Petaluma remodels.

The Owner Shows Up

You deal with the same person from the first call to the final inspection.

What Neighbors Say

Trusted across Sonoma County

★★★★★

“Installed a Tesla charger in our garage. Seamless from the first call to the final inspection. Professional, clean, and they explained everything.”

Mark R.Santa Rosa, CA
★★★★★

“A breaker kept tripping in our older home. They diagnosed it in under an hour after another company couldn’t. I won’t call anyone else now.”

Jennifer L.Petaluma, CA
★★★★★

“Needed a panel upgrade for a new hot tub. They handled the entire job including the permit. The new panel is incredibly tidy.”

Tom H.Sebastopol, CA

Find out what your project will cost

Free, no-obligation visit. The owner takes the call. See our recent work in the gallery.

Good to Know

Questions homeowners ask

What size generator do I need?
It depends on which loads you want to keep running. We size it to your home, not a generic guess.
What is an automatic transfer switch?
It senses an outage and switches your home to generator power automatically, then back when the grid returns.
Natural gas or propane?
Both work. Natural gas is convenient where available; propane suits homes without a gas line. We will advise.
Do you handle the permit?
Yes, generator installs require permits and inspection, which we manage.
How long does installation take?
Most whole-home installs are completed in a day or two once the unit and gas supply are ready.
What areas do you serve?
Santa Rosa and all of Sonoma County, plus Marin, Napa, and Solano.