Standby Generator Installation on the South Shore
Standby generators, transfer switches and inlet systems installed so the heat, the sump pump and the fridge keep running when the coast loses power.
What you need to know.
Nor'easters and summer thunderstorms knock out service across Quincy, Hingham, Scituate and Cohasset most years. A generator is the difference between an inconvenience and a flooded basement, a failed sump pump, spoiled food, or a home office that cannot work.
Oversizing a generator wastes thousands of dollars. Undersizing means it trips when the well pump kicks on. We calculate your real critical load and recommend the unit that matches it.
The work, in detail.
Whole home standby generators
Automatic, permanently installed, running on natural gas or propane. Power restores in seconds.
Automatic transfer switches
Safe, code compliant separation from the utility so line workers are never backfed.
Managed load systems
Prioritize heat, well and sump pumps, refrigeration and medical equipment so a smaller unit covers what matters.
Portable generator inlets
An inlet box and interlock kit or manual transfer switch, so you power circuits safely instead of running extension cords.
Commercial standby power
Generators and transfer equipment for businesses that cannot lose refrigeration, data or life-safety systems.
Service on existing units
We service and test generators we did not install, including annual maintenance.
How it works.
Load assessment
We calculate your real critical load so the unit is sized correctly rather than oversold.
Site selection
Placement for clearances and noise, then the pad or mounting the unit needs.
Electrical and transfer switch
Generator wiring and the automatic or manual transfer switch installed to code.
Gas and permitting
Gas coordination with your plumber or gas fitter, permit pulled, inspection met.
Startup and walkthrough
Startup testing, then a walkthrough of exercise cycles and maintenance.
No surprise invoices.
Generator pricing follows the sizing, and we size honestly. Oversizing wastes thousands of dollars, undersizing means it trips when the well pump kicks on, so we quote the unit that matches your real critical load along with the transfer equipment and permitting.
Common questions.
How long does a standby generator install take?+
Typically one to two days of electrical work once the unit and permits are in hand, plus gas connection scheduling.
Do generators need maintenance?+
Yes. Annual service and a weekly self-exercise cycle keep them reliable.
Can you connect my existing portable generator safely?+
Yes, with an inlet box and interlock or manual transfer switch. Never plug a generator into a household outlet.
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