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Boulder, CO · Generator Installation

Generator Installation in Boulder, CO

Colorado weather takes the grid down more often than most people plan for. A standby generator in Boulder starts on its own within seconds of an outage, runs the circuits that matter, and shuts down when utility power returns, without anyone dragging a portable unit out of the shed in a snowstorm.

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Service
Generator Installation
City
Boulder, CO
Availability
Same or next day
Estimates
Free for installs
Scope of work

What we handle in Boulder

  • Whole house standby generator installation
  • Generac, Kohler, Briggs & Stratton and Champion installs
  • Automatic and manual transfer switch installation
  • Critical circuit sub panels for essential loads
  • Portable generator inlet boxes and interlock kits
  • Natural gas and propane connection coordination
  • Concrete and composite generator pads
  • Load calculations to size the unit correctly
  • Battery backup and inverter system wiring
  • Annual testing, service and transfer switch checks
Pricing factors

What changes the price

We quote every Boulder job before work starts. These are the variables that move the number up or down, so you can see where your project is likely to land.

  • Generator size in kilowatts and whether it covers the whole house
  • Automatic versus manual transfer switch
  • Distance from the generator pad to the panel and the meter
  • Whether a critical loads sub panel is being added
  • Fuel type and the gas line work required
  • Pad, mounting and clearance requirements at the site

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Local coverage

Generator Installation across Boulder

Our Boulder crews cover the whole city and the surrounding area, including outer Boulder, downtown Boulder, greater Boulder, the Boulder business district. If you are searching for generator installation Boulder or whole house generator installation Boulder, that is exactly the work described on this page.

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Reviews

Boulder customers on our work

★★★★★

“The generator install went smoothly from the site visit to the final test. They sized it around what we actually needed to keep running rather than selling us the biggest unit.”

Homeowner, Boulder
★★★★★

“Had them wire the whole lighting plan for our remodel. They laid out the recessed cans on paper first, which caught a spacing problem before anything was cut. The finished rooms look exactly like we hoped.”

Remodel client, Boulder
★★★★★

“Booked outlet work and a ceiling fan. The tech arrived on time, wore boot covers without being asked, and finished faster than quoted. Booked them again for the basement.”

Repeat customer, Boulder

Generator Installation in Boulder: common questions

What size generator does my Boulder home need?

It depends on whether you want the whole house or only essential circuits. Furnace, well pump, sump pump, refrigeration and some lighting often fit inside a smaller unit, while air conditioning and electric heat push the size up quickly. We run a load calculation on your actual panel rather than quoting a generic number.

How long does installation take?

Most standby installs in Boulder are completed in one to two days for the electrical work, plus gas connection and the utility or gas company sign off where required.

Do I need a transfer switch?

Yes, always. A transfer switch is what keeps generator power from backfeeding onto utility lines, which is a serious hazard for line workers and is not legal anywhere in Colorado. Automatic switches handle it without you being home.

Can you connect a portable generator safely?

Yes. We install an inlet box and a panel interlock so a portable unit can power selected circuits without extension cords running through doorways. It is a fraction of the cost of a standby system and far safer than the alternatives people improvise.

What maintenance does a standby generator need?

They self test weekly on their own. Beyond that plan on annual service, oil and filter changes on schedule, and keeping the enclosure clear of snow and debris. We can check the transfer switch and connections during that service.

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