Generator Installation in San Mateo, CA
A backup generator is only as good as its electrical installation. Our electricians handle the transfer switch, the generator feed, load management and the inspection for San Mateo homeowners, and coordinate with your gas contractor for a complete, code-compliant system.
Generator Installation services we provide in San Mateo
- Whole house standby generator installation
- Generac, Kohler and Briggs & Stratton systems
- Automatic transfer switch installation
- Manual transfer switch and generator inlet for portable units
- Load management for essential circuits
- Generator pad, conduit and wiring
- Permit, inspection and utility coordination
- Annual generator electrical service
We size the generator based on the circuits you actually need during an outage in San Mateo, whether that is the whole home or just refrigeration, well pump, HVAC and medical equipment. Once the unit and transfer switch are chosen, we install the electrical side, coordinate fuel hookup, and test a full simulated outage before handing it over.
Homeowners across San Mateo County, including Burlingame, Belmont and San Francisco, count on their generators through shutoff events every year. If you already own a portable generator, a manual transfer switch and inlet box gives you a safe way to power the house without dangerous extension cords.
A generator is worth it for your San Mateo home if
- Your area sees public safety power shutoffs
- Someone in the home relies on powered medical equipment
- You have a well pump, sump pump or freezers
- You work from home and cannot afford downtime
- You want AC and lights through summer outages
How generator installation works with Unique Electrical Services
Call or book online
Tell us what you are seeing. For emergencies, a dispatcher gets an electrician moving right away.
Diagnosis and flat quote
The electrician inspects, explains the cause in plain language, and gives you a written flat price before starting.
Work done right
Clean, code-compliant work with the parts on the truck. Permits and inspections handled when required.
Walkthrough and guarantee
We test everything with you, label the panel, clean up, and back the work with our written guarantee.
Serving San Mateo and nearby areas
Searching for generator installation near me in San Mateo? Our electricians cover every neighborhood in San Mateo and the surrounding communities of Burlingame, Belmont and San Francisco. We are a local electrical company for all of San Mateo County.
Generator Installation near San Mateo
What San Mateo customers say
★★★★★Outlets added to a home office and a GFCI fix in the bathroom. On time, tidy, and friendly. Nice to have a local electrician in San Mateo we trust.
★★★★★Panel upgrade to 200 amps on our older San Mateo home. Done in one day, power back on by dinner, inspector passed it the first time. The panel is labeled better than any I have seen.
★★★★★Generator install with an automatic transfer switch. First shutoff after the install, the lights flicked and came right back. Everyone in San Mateo should have one of these.
Generator Installation in San Mateo: frequently asked questions
How much does generator installation cost in San Mateo?
Total cost depends on generator size, transfer switch type and distance from the panel. San Mateo customers get a written quote covering all electrical work and permits.
Do you install the gas line too?
We handle all electrical work and coordinate with a plumbing or gas contractor for the fuel connection so the project is seamless.
Can you add a transfer switch for my portable generator?
Yes. A manual transfer switch and outdoor inlet is a popular, affordable option for San Mateo homes.
Which areas near San Mateo do you cover for generator installation?
All of San Mateo and nearby communities including Burlingame, Belmont and San Francisco, plus the rest of San Mateo County.