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Standby Generator Installation in Longview TX
Lights stay on. Period.
Whole-home and commercial standby generator installation in Tyler, Longview & East Texas — Generac, Kohler, Cummins and more. When the grid goes down, your lights stay on.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day response
- Permit-pulled work
Standby Generator Installation in Longview TX in Tyler, Longview & East Texas
East Texas doesn't need a hurricane to lose power — an ice storm, a summer thunderstorm, or a pine limb on a feeder line will do it, and rural co-op territory can wait longer for restoration than the cities do. A standby generator removes the whole question. It sits on a pad beside the house, monitors utility power constantly, and when the grid drops, the automatic transfer switch moves your home onto generator power in seconds — whether you're home or not.
Sizing is where standby projects go right or wrong, so we start there: a real load calculation that accounts for HVAC, well pumps, and whatever else your home actually runs — not a brochure guess. We install Generac, Kohler, Cummins, and other major brands, handle the pad, the transfer switch, the panel-side work, and coordinate the gas line and utility requirements. The job is permit-pulled and inspection-ready, like everything we do across Tyler, Longview, and the surrounding counties.
Not ready for a full standby unit? A generator interlock kit is the budget path — it lets you safely backfeed your panel from a portable generator without the deadly risk of energizing the line crews are working on. And once a standby unit is in, annual maintenance is what keeps it starting on the day it matters; we offer service plans that handle that on a schedule so you never think about it.
Signs it's time
- Outages that last hours or days, not minutes
- A well pump, freezer, or medical equipment that can't lose power
- Working from home with no tolerance for downtime
- A rural property at the end of the co-op's restoration list
- Storm seasons that keep proving the point
- A portable generator you're tired of wiring up in the rain
Every wire,
every device.
We size, install, and service standby generators that pick up the load the moment your power drops — automatically, every time.
- Whole home standby generators
- Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
- Generator interlock kits for portables
- Load calculations & sizing
- Generac, Kohler & Cummins installation
- Concrete pads & gas line coordination
- Maintenance plans & annual service
- Emergency generator repair
Four steps.
No games.
From the first phone call to the final walk-through, the process is the same every time. Predictable on purpose.
- 01
You call. We listen.
Tell us what's going on — we'll get the basics and schedule a time to come see it. No high-pressure salesman, no script.
- 02
We visit the job.
Accurate pricing starts with eyes on the work. We show up when we said we would, walk the site, and give you a flat, written price — no guesswork.
- 03
Work done right.
Permit-pulled, code-compliant, neat. Tidy job site every day. We label circuits, clean up, and walk you through what we did.
- 04
We stand behind it.
If something we installed fails — that's on us, period. Call and we make it right. That's the only deal we know how to offer.
The difference is
in the details.
Lights stay on. Period.
- 01Authorized to install all major brands
- 02Permit-pulled & utility-coordinated
- 03Automatic transfer switch included
- 04Annual service plans available
Questions we
hear a lot.
Straight answers about standby generator installation in longview tx — and if yours isn't here, call and ask. A real person picks up.
What size generator does my home need?
It depends on what you want to keep running. Essential-circuits coverage (lights, refrigeration, well pump) needs less; whole-home coverage including central HVAC needs a properly sized unit and transfer switch. We run a load calculation during the site visit and quote you options — not just the biggest unit on the truck.
Which brands do you install?
We're authorized to install all major brands — Generac, Kohler, and Cummins are the ones we're asked for most. We'll talk honestly about the trade-offs between them for your property, fuel source, and budget rather than pushing whichever has the best margin that month.
What happens during an outage — do I have to do anything?
Nothing. The automatic transfer switch detects the utility failure, starts the generator, and moves the house onto generator power in seconds. When utility power returns and stabilizes, it transfers back and the generator shuts down. It also self-tests on a weekly schedule so problems surface before a storm does.
What's a generator interlock, and is it a cheaper option?
An interlock kit is a mechanical slider on your panel that makes it impossible to have the generator breaker and the main breaker on at the same time — so you can safely power chosen circuits from a portable generator. It's a fraction of the cost of a standby system. The trade-off: it's manual, and it only powers what your portable can carry.
How often does a standby generator need service?
Annually at minimum — oil, filters, plugs, battery, and a transfer-switch test — plus attention after extended runs. A generator that skips maintenance is a generator that fails during the outage it was bought for. Our maintenance plans put it on a schedule so it's never your problem.
Rustic Ridge Texas
3 weeks agoI can’t say enough good things about Mark with Chosen 1 Electric. I called him with an immediate need, and he was at my location within 15 minutes. This wasn’t a typical electrical job, and there were several moving parts that had to be coordinated, but Mark stayed the entire time and helped troubleshoot while we worked to get everything in place. What impressed me most was his willingness to jump in and help with things that weren’t even part of his job. He was incredibly patient, professional, and kind throughout the process. When everything was finally ready for him to do his portion of the work, he had it completed in less than five minutes. It’s rare to find someone who is not only knowledgeable and efficient but also genuinely cares about helping their customers. I will absolutely use Mark and Chosen 1 Electric again in the future, and I will gladly refer any customers, friends, or family who need electrical work done. Highly recommend! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
amanda hayden
3 weeks agoMark and his guys are top notch electricians they worked on our house and did a phenomenal job we highly recommend these guys
Gael Valdivia
3 weeks agovery good service! got out here fast and got straight to work most definitely will work with him again
Caleb Moore
3 weeks agoBella
3 weeks agoAmazing company, mark is such a hard worker very dedicated to his job and helping others this is definitely the company for you.🙏
While we're
on the truck.
Most of our jobs touch more than one of these. If you need something we didn't list, just ask — odds are we do that too.
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Standby Generator Installation across East Texas.
Our truck rolls from Big Sandy to Tyler, TX and Longview, TX every week — plus the smaller towns in between. If you're anywhere in 4 counties of East Texas, you're in our service area.
Ready when
you are.
Tell us about the job — we'll come out, see it in person, and give you a straight, written price.