Generator faq's

Ballpark, how much does a whole house generator cost?

Most of our installations in North Florida range from $10,000 - $13,000. Keep in mind that you'll need a fuel source too, and that can be a significant cost depending on if you already have natural gas in your neighborhood or need to add propane.

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We understand that's a large range, so contact us today to schedule an in-person visit and receive a detailed quote.

How long is the process?

It takes 6-12 weeks from start to finish depending on the permitting jurisdiction. 

What size generator do I need?

As a Generac sales dealer we’ll use their PowerPlay tools to analyze the electrical loads in your house and determine a generator size. We’ll attach that report to your quote.

With that said, most of our generator installations will be either 18KW or 22KW in size.

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Why not a 24KW unit? We can explain that during your in-home consultation once we've checked a couple of things in your electrical system.

Do I need to pour a concrete slab?

No. Our quote will include a 4” concrete pad that is a pre-formed to match the contours of your Generac generator. It’s rated for hurricane strength winds, and inspectors are used to seeing them.

How long will my generator run during a long term power outage, like a hurricane?

In the quote we’ll give you the generator’s runtime at full load and at half load, based on your fuel tank size if using propane (if using municipal natural gas we’ll give you a fuel consumption rate per hour).

For reference, this is the run times for a 22KW generator with a 320 gallon propane tank.​

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22KW Generator

Full Load: 66 hours

Half Load: 127 hours

A permanent home standby generator isn't in our budget, are there other options?

Absolutely!

If a premium fully automated system is out of reach, ask about options to integrate a portable generator into your electrical system.