Standby Generator Installation
Houston & South Texas
Hurricane season and summer grid strain knock out power across the Gulf Coast and South Texas every year. A standby generator with an automatic transfer switch restores power in seconds, without you lifting a finger. Eletech installs and services all major brands: Generac, Kohler and Briggs & Stratton.
Which Generator Is Right for Your Home?
The two main types of home generators work very differently. Here is a direct comparison to help you decide:
| Feature | Portable Generator | Standby Generator |
|---|---|---|
| Startup During Outage | Manual, you go outside and start it | Automatic, starts within 10–30 seconds |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline (stored, expires in 30 days) | Natural gas or propane (automatic supply) |
| Runs How Long? | As long as you have gas (1–2 days max) | Indefinitely, as long as gas service is on |
| What It Powers | Extension cords only, no built-in circuits | Whole home or selected circuits via transfer switch |
| Carbon Monoxide Risk | Must run outside, deaths occur from indoor use | Outdoor mounted, no indoor CO risk |
| Transfer Switch Required? | Illegal to back-feed without one | Automatic transfer switch included |
| Install Cost | $500–$2,000 (unit only) | $5,000–$15,000 (unit + install + transfer switch) |
| Best For | Occasional short outages under 24 hours | Reliable protection for all outage scenarios |
Size your backup power in 30 seconds
Check what you want running during an outage and we will point you to the right range.
What do you want running when the grid goes down?
Check the essentials. We will point you to the generator size range Texas homes usually need, then size it exactly on the free visit.
Why Texas Needs Backup Power
Hurricane Season
June through November, tropical storms and hurricanes move through the Gulf Coast and South Texas and take power lines with them. Outages can last days while crews work through the whole region. A standby generator starts on its own within seconds.
Summer Grid Strain
Triple-digit Texas summers push the grid to its limit. When demand peaks, rolling outages and brownouts follow, and losing AC in that heat is a genuine safety risk for families and pets, not just an inconvenience.
Home Medical Equipment
For homeowners with CPAP machines, oxygen concentrators, or refrigerated medications, a power outage is not an inconvenience. It is a medical emergency. A standby generator is essential peace of mind.
Well Pumps & Freezers
Rural homes with private wells need backup power to keep water flowing, and a full freezer does not survive a three-day outage. We size generators specifically for these loads.
Generator Installation, Step by Step
Load Assessment
We visit your home and calculate your electrical load requirements: how many circuits you want protected, whether you need whole-home or essential-circuit coverage, and what generator size is appropriate. We help you right-size so you are not paying for capacity you do not need.
Generator Selection & Quote
We work with Generac, Kohler, and Briggs & Stratton standby generators. We quote you on the unit, pad, automatic transfer switch, and complete installation, no surprises. Most whole-home generators for Texas homes are 20kW–26kW.
Permit & Gas Coordination
Generator installs require both an electrical permit and a gas permit in most jurisdictions. We pull both and coordinate with the gas utility or propane supplier for the fuel connection. We also handle HOA approval paperwork for communities that require it.
Concrete Pad & Unit Placement
We pour a code-compliant concrete pad at the proper setback from your home and neighbors. The generator is secured to the pad, connected to gas, and weatherproofed for Gulf Coast weather.
Transfer Switch & Panel Integration
An automatic transfer switch is installed between your meter and panel. It monitors utility power and automatically switches to generator within seconds of an outage, then switches back seamlessly when utility power returns.
Battery & Generator Installs
Generator FAQ
Questions about standby generators? Talk to a licensed electrician today.
Free estimates across Houston, the Gulf Coast and South Texas. We respond within 2 hours on business days, and same-day service is available for most repair calls.
Everything electrical, one contractor
We do the whole job in house, from the service entrance to the last fixture. No subcontractors.