Standby Generator Installation, Houston
Standby generator installation in Houston keeps your AC, fridge and lights running when the grid goes down. We size the unit, handle the electrical and gas permits, run the gas line and coordinate with CenterPoint.
Why Houston homes install standby generators
- You lost power for days after a storm like Hurricane Beryl in 2024
- You work from home or run medical equipment
- Food and AC matter more than a portable generator can cover
- You want power that starts by itself
- You have a gas line already at the house
- You are tired of running cords during an outage
- Your home insurance or neighbors suggest it
- You want a transfer switch for safety
How a generator install works
- 1Home visit and sizingWe list what you want to run and size the generator in kW.
- 2Written priceYou see the package, the gas and wire runs and the permits in one price.
- 3PermitsWe pull the electrical and gas permits. Some cities need extra steps.
- 4Pad, gas and wireWe set the pad, run gas, install the transfer switch and connect it.
- 5Inspection and start-upCity inspects. We start the unit, run a load test and show you how it works.
Standby generator options and costs in Houston
Keeps fridge, lights, Wi-Fi and one AC running.
Runs the whole house with load management and phone alerts.
Premium unit with an extended warranty.
Surge protector $450, Wi-Fi module $250, first year of Generator Care $325, gas and wire run over 20 ft $760, ground rods $385.
Typical Houston ranges for planning. Your written price comes after we see the job.
What changes the price
- Generator size in kW
- Whole-home or essential-circuit coverage
- Distance from the pad to the gas meter and panel
- Gas meter upgrade, which CenterPoint may need to do
- Permits and HOA approval
Good to know in Houston
In Houston, many outages come from hurricanes and storm lines that knock out power for days. A generator needs gas pressure that your meter may not provide, and CenterPoint may need to upgrade the meter first. Place the pad above flood height and away from windows.
Generators need an electrical permit and a gas permit in the City of Houston, and the work must be done by TDLR-licensed electricians and a licensed gas piper. CenterPoint coordination is required.
Questions about standby generators
How big a generator do I need?
Houston homes with central AC usually need 18 to 24 kW for whole-home coverage. We size it by your actual loads.
Where does the generator go?
On a pad at least 5 feet from openings and in line with local rules. HOAs may also have say.
Does it run on natural gas?
Most do. Propane is an option when no gas line is available.
How long does the process take?
Permits, gas meter and inspection can take weeks. After an outage, lead times grow.