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Full services directory How it worksFor prosAbout Get matched Call (866) 582-8523It usually starts with a freezer you had to empty after the last outage. The hard part is not the work — it is that every generator company sounds equally sure of itself, and you get one guess. We check licence and insurance before we introduce anyone, and we record the date we checked.
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Backup generator services cover four separate jobs: sizing and selling the unit, the electrical work (transfer switch, wiring, sometimes a panel change), the fuel work (natural gas or propane piping), and ongoing maintenance. A whole-house standby install averages about $5,090 nationally and commonly lands between roughly $1,524 and $8,658 depending on size and site, per Bob Vila's 2026 cost data. Installation labor alone typically runs $1,500 to $5,000.
A whole-house standby generator averages about $5,090 installed nationally, with a typical range of roughly $1,524 to $8,658, per Bob Vila's 2026 cost data. The generator itself runs about $2,000–$3,500 at 7.5–10 kW, $4,000–$5,500 at 14–18 kW and $5,000–$6,500 at 20–24 kW. Installation labor adds $1,500–$5,000, transfer switch labor about $1,200, and permits $50–$200 each.
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General liability and, where it applies, workers’ compensation — confirmed with the carrier, not taken on trust.
We read the recent negatives as well as the average, and we look at how the pro answered them.
A licence that lapses drops the pro out of matching. Every record carries the date it was last verified.
Ranges, with the source and the date underneath. Anyone quoting you a single national number is guessing, and you should know enough to notice.
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Three ways to get this work done. Here’s what each one actually gives you.
| HomeMatchup | Typical lead site | DIY | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How many companies call you | A short, named shortlist you agreed to | Often 4–5+ at once, sold to whoever buys the lead | None — the work is on you |
| Licence & insurance | Checked against the issuing authority, with a date on the record | Usually self-reported by the contractor | Your own permits and liability |
| What it costs you | Free — pros pay us, and only for a real match | Free, but your number is resold | Materials plus your time |
| Price guidance before you talk | Published ranges with the data behind them | Rarely shown before you hand over details | You research it yourself |
| If it goes wrong | You have a named, verified company and a record of the checks | Hard to trace which site sold the lead | No recourse |
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