Generator Installation in Lafayette, CA
Standby generators, transfer switches and battery backup sized to the circuits that matter. Serving Lafayette and Contra Costa County.
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MAIN 200AGenerator Installation in Lafayette, CA
Backup power only helps if the switching works when nobody is home. Automatic transfer switches, interlocks and battery systems all need to isolate from the utility cleanly, and that is where a bad install becomes dangerous for line crews as well as for you.
Call (833) 652-8933 and describe what is happening. If it is a same-day job we will book it today, and if it needs a site visit to quote properly we will tell you that too.
| Common sizes | 14kW to 26kW air-cooled for homes, larger liquid-cooled for estates |
|---|---|
| Transfer equipment | Service-rated automatic transfer switch or interlocked main |
| Duration | One to two days electrical, plus gas and inspection scheduling |
| Included | Load study, permit, pad, wiring, commissioning and a live test |
| Service area | Lafayette and Contra Costa County, California |
What we cover
Generator Installation work we handle for Lafayette homes and businesses.
- Battery backup and whole-home battery installation
- Generac, Kohler, Briggs & Stratton and Champion units
- Whole house standby generator installation
- Grounding, bonding and utility coordination
- Commissioning, load test and owner walkthrough
- Portable generator inlet boxes
- Automatic transfer switch installation and wiring
- Concrete or composite pad and mounting
Not sure which you need?
Describe the symptom and we will tell you what it usually means. Most callers get a straight answer in a couple of minutes, and about a third of the time it turns out to be smaller than they expected.
Situations we see in Lafayette
Extension cords through a window
Common and genuinely dangerous. An inlet box and interlock costs a fraction of a standby unit and ends the practice.
Existing generator won't start on outage
Usually the transfer switch, the battery or the exercise routine, not the engine. We diagnose the switching first.
Not sure what size to buy
We meter and calculate rather than estimate. Most Lafayette homes land between 14kW and 26kW depending on AC, well pumps and electric ranges.
Whole house or essential circuits
A critical-load subpanel is far cheaper than whole-house coverage and keeps heat, refrigeration and internet running. We price both.
Lafayette coverage
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Reviews from Contra Costa County
Bought a 1948 house with cloth wiring. They phased the rewire so we always had power in half the house, and gave us paperwork our insurer accepted.
Sofia M.Rewiring · LafayetteWe needed a 200 amp panel before our EV charger install. They did the load calculation, pulled the permit, and had the whole thing done and inspected in a week.
Priya N.Panel upgrade · LafayetteStandby generator install. They sized it to what we actually use rather than the biggest unit, then walked me through the transfer switch and the exercise cycle.
Renee B.Generator · LafayetteGenerator Installation in Lafayette — questions
How much does a whole house generator cost in Lafayette?
The unit is roughly half the project. The rest is the transfer switch, pad, gas line, electrical and permit. Sizing drives everything, so call (833) 652-8933 and we will run a load study before quoting.
How often does a standby generator need service?
An annual service plus the weekly self-exercise cycle. The exercise routine matters more than owners expect, because it is what catches a dead battery before an outage does.
Do I need a permit to install a generator in Lafayette?
Yes, and often a gas permit too. We handle the electrical permit and inspection and coordinate with your gas contractor or plumber.
Can you install a battery instead of a generator in Lafayette?
Yes. Battery backup runs silent, needs no fuel and pairs with solar, but has a fixed energy budget. For multi-day PSPS events a generator still wins on runtime.
Will the generator start automatically when the power goes out?
With an automatic transfer switch, yes, typically within 10 to 30 seconds. With a manual switch or interlock you start it and flip the switch yourself, which is a cheaper install.
Book generator installation in Lafayette
Call and speak to a dispatcher now, or send the details and we will come back with a time and a price.