Generators installed to keep your home running when the grid doesn't.
Standby and portable generator installations across Eastern Ontario. Automatic transfer switches, manual interlocks, and proper load calculations — sized to what you actually need, not oversold.
- Load calculationSizing based on your actual home and priorities
- Automatic transfer switchService-rated ATS, whole-home or essential loads
- Manual interlock optionFor portable generator hookup at a fraction of the cost
- Concrete or composite padCode-compliant installation base for standby units
- Fuel line coordinationNatural gas or propane, with a licensed gas fitter
- ESA permit & inspectionPulled and filed under our ECRA/ESA licence
Two ways to back up your home.
The right call depends on how often you lose power, how long the outages last, and how much of the house you want running during one.
Standby generator + automatic transfer switch
A permanently installed unit (typically Generac, Kohler, or Cummins, 10–24kW) on a natural gas or propane line. Kicks on within seconds of an outage, runs as long as the fuel lasts, and shuts down automatically when power returns. Best for rural properties, medical equipment, well pumps, or anyone who loses power more than a few times a year. Typical installed cost: $8,000–$14,000 depending on size and fuel type.
Portable generator + manual interlock kit
Uses a portable generator you already own (or buy separately) and a code-compliant interlock on your existing panel. You run an inlet cord from outside, flip the main, fire up the generator, and selectively turn on the breakers you need. Requires you to be home and manually start it, but the install is a fraction of the cost. Typical installed cost: $1,800–$2,800 including the inlet and interlock.
Good reasons to install a generator here.
Eastern Ontario sees its share of outages. The specific trigger matters — it tells us how to size the system.
Rural properties on well water
No power means no well pump, which means no water — no toilets, no drinking, no showers. A generator keeps the pump running and the house liveable through multi-day outages.
Ice storm and wind events
Ice storms and severe wind events can take grid power down for 24–72 hours. A standby unit removes the stress entirely; an interlock setup at least keeps the fridge, furnace, and a few lights running.
Electric heat or heat pumps
A cold-snap outage with electric heating is a real problem. We size the generator around furnace circulation, heat-pump backup, or essential baseboard circuits so the house doesn't freeze.
Sump pumps & basement flooding
Storms knock out power and flood basements at the same time. A generator keeps the sump pump running during exactly the event you need it for.
Home-based work & medical
If you work from home, have medical equipment, or just can't afford a day off, a standby generator more than pays for itself the first time a storm hits.
Custom homes & additions
Easier and cheaper to wire in a generator during the build than to retrofit later. We plan ATS location, feeder routing, and fuel line path with the GC before walls close up.
Generator FAQ.
Most residential standby generator installs in Eastern Ontario land between $8,000 and $14,000 all-in. That's the generator itself (commonly a 14–22kW air-cooled Generac or Kohler), the automatic transfer switch, the concrete or composite pad, the wiring and conduit, the ESA permit, and a licensed gas fitter to run the fuel line. Liquid-cooled units and larger kW ratings run higher. We'll quote it properly after a site walkthrough.
Depends on what you want to run. A 14kW unit comfortably covers essentials (furnace, fridge, well pump, sump, lighting, some outlets) in a typical home. 18–22kW handles essentials plus central AC, a heat pump, or an EV charger. 24kW+ is for large custom homes or properties with heavy well/irrigation loads. We do a proper load calc rather than guessing — oversized units cost more and loaf at low load, undersized ones trip under real conditions.
When installed correctly, yes. A listed interlock kit physically prevents the main breaker and generator breaker from being on at the same time, which is the critical safety requirement (it protects linemen working on the downed grid). The trade-off is convenience: with an interlock you have to start the generator yourself, with an ATS everything happens automatically.
Natural gas is the easiest if you're on a gas line — unlimited runtime, no refuelling. Propane is the standard for rural properties with a tank already on site. Diesel is rare in residential; it's usually only specced when runtime requirements are extreme. We'll confirm your fuel situation during the site visit and size the gas line accordingly with the gas fitter.
Yes — the electrical work (transfer switch or interlock, generator feeder, inlet) requires an ESA permit in Ontario. The fuel side requires a TSSA-registered gas fitter. We handle the electrical permit and coordinate with the gas fitter so you're not stuck managing two trades yourself.
Get an honest generator recommendation for your home.
Tell us about your property, your outage history, and what you want running during the next one. We'll come back with an itemized quote and a realistic schedule.
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