Standby Generator Installation

A standby generator is the difference between riding out a shutoff and scrambling for candles. Permanently installed and wired to an automatic transfer switch, it senses the outage, starts itself, and restores power in seconds, whether you’re home or not. In PG&E shutoff country, that’s not a luxury, it’s peace of mind.

We size the generator to what you actually need to run, place it to code and away from windows, install the automatic transfer switch, and coordinate the gas or propane connection. Then we test it under load so you know it’ll work when the grid doesn’t.

What our standby generator installation covers

• Permanently installed standby generator
• Automatic transfer switch wiring
• Load sizing to your real needs
• Natural gas or propane connection
• Code-compliant placement and clearances
• Load testing and commissioning

How standby generator installation works with us

Every standby 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 standby 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. When a standby 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. You always have a direct line back to the owner if a question comes up later.

We also take the time to answer your questions while we are there. Part of doing standby generator installation right is making sure you understand what changed and how to get the most out of it, whether that is how a circuit is protected, how a control is programmed, or what to watch for down the road. You are never left guessing, and if something needs attention later, you reach the same person who did the work, not a call center.

Local knowledge that shows up in the work

After more than a decade wiring homes across Sonoma, Marin, Napa, and Solano counties, we know how the local grid behaves, which permit desks want what, and how Wine Country homes are actually built. That experience is what lets us diagnose a standby generator installation situation quickly and get it right the first time, instead of learning on your dime.

Standby Generator Installation for North Bay homes

Sonoma County properties are not interchangeable. A century-old farmhouse in Sebastopol, a hillside home above Healdsburg, and a fresh build in Windsor each ask for a different approach. We bring over a decade of local knowledge to every standby generator installation job, so the result fits the home, meets current California code, and stands up to how you actually use it. If you have been putting off standby 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 standby 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 later, which is why homeowners across Sonoma County keep calling us and referring us to their neighbors.

Ready to move forward, or just want a straight answer on whether standby 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.