Generator FAQ

Installed pricing for a residential standby generator in the Houston area typically ranges from about $8,000 to $18,000 depending on the size of the unit (measured in kilowatts), your home’s electrical load, the fuel source (natural gas or propane), and site conditions such as the distance from the meter and panel. We provide a free on-site assessment and a firm quote before any work begins.

The right size depends on what you want to power during an outage. Many Houston homes are well served by an 18 to 26 kW air-cooled unit that runs the whole home, while smaller homes or essentials-only setups may use a 10 to 14 kW unit. We perform a load calculation during your free consultation so you are not paying for more capacity than you need.

Most residential standby generator installations are completed in one to two days once the unit and permits are ready. The overall timeline from signing to start-up is usually two to four weeks, driven mainly by permitting and any required coordination with CenterPoint Energy for gas service.

Yes. Standby generator installations in the City of Houston and surrounding jurisdictions require electrical and often mechanical or gas permits, plus inspection. As a licensed installer we pull the required permits and handle the inspection process for you.

Both. Standby generators can be configured for natural gas, which connects to your existing gas line for unlimited runtime, or for liquid propane if natural gas is not available at your property. We help you choose the best fuel source for your home during the assessment.

A standby generator is permanently installed outside your home, connects to your electrical panel through an automatic transfer switch, and turns on by itself within seconds of an outage with no cords, no manual setup, and no refueling during the storm. A portable generator must be set up, fueled, and connected manually each time and powers only a few items.

Standby generators run a weekly self-test and need periodic professional maintenance, typically an annual service that includes an oil and filter change, battery check, and operational test. We offer maintenance plans so your unit is ready before hurricane season.

An automatic standby generator detects the loss of utility power and restores electricity to your home within roughly 10 to 20 seconds, then switches back automatically once utility power returns.

Yes. In addition to residential installations we design, install, and maintain commercial standby power systems for businesses, medical facilities, and multi-unit properties across the Houston area, including larger liquid-cooled units.

We are a factory-authorized installer of Generac and Kohler standby generators, two of the most reliable brands available, and we service most major generator brands regardless of who installed them.