Standby generators in Katy, TX
Katy sits west of Houston along I-10 and spreads across Harris, Fort Bend and Waller counties. Many homes are in master-planned communities like Cinco Ranch, Cross Creek Ranch, Elyson and Cane Island. Large two-story homes with two AC units are common.
After Hurricane Beryl in July 2024, many Katy families went days without power in the summer heat. That is why most calls here are for whole-home units. A 22 to 26 kW unit, or a smaller one with load management, is common for these larger homes.
Many Katy-area homes sit outside city limits, so permit rules depend on your exact address. Most neighborhoods also have HOA rules on where a generator can go and how it is screened. We prepare the HOA drawing and handle the permits that apply to your address.
Katy lots are flat and the clay soil holds water after heavy rain. We set the pad level and as high as the site allows. Long runs from the meter to the pad are common in bigger yards, so we price the gas and wire run as its own line item.
Places we work in Katy
- Cinco Ranch
- Cross Creek Ranch
- Elyson
- Old Katy
What we do in Katy
- Whole-home generators
- Essential-circuit generators
- Automatic transfer switches
- Gas lines and meter upgrades
- Generator maintenance
- Generator repair
Do Katy HOAs allow standby generators?
Most do, with rules on placement and screening, like shrubs around the unit. We prepare the drawing for HOA approval as part of the job.