Licensed Electrical Contractor · Lic. EC13009971
Standby & Whole-Home Generator Installation in Boca Raton
Automatic backup power for South Florida homes and businesses. We size, permit, install, wire, and maintain standby generators so the lights stay on when the grid goes down.
Why standby power matters
Boca Raton homes lose power. Standby generators don't wait.
Hurricane season outages can last hours or days in Palm Beach County.
Automatic standby generators start within seconds of a power loss.
Whole-house units keep HVAC, medical equipment, security systems, and refrigerators running.
Natural gas and propane options available for Boca Raton properties.
Professional installation protects warranties and keeps insurance inspectors happy.
Generator sizing
Picking the right generator size for your home
Generator size is measured in kilowatts (kW). Undersizing leaves you without AC or hot water; oversizing wastes fuel and money. We start every Boca Raton install with a load calculation that looks at your square footage, major appliances, HVAC tonnage, and whether you want whole-house coverage or essential-circuit backup.
Refrigerator, lights, outlets, medical devices
Whole-house backup including central AC
Multiple AC units, pools, electric water heaters
Permitting & code
Navigating Boca Raton generator permits and inspections
Standby generator installations in Boca Raton require electrical and gas permits, plus a final inspection. Setback rules, noise limits, and gas line sizing all affect placement and cost. We prepare the site plan, electrical diagrams, and manufacturer cut sheets, then schedule the inspections so you don't have to manage the building department yourself.
Electrical permit and load calculation
Gas line sizing and plumbing permit
Concrete pad or approved mounting surface
City of Boca Raton or Palm Beach County final inspection
Utility coordination for natural gas meters
Manufacturer warranty registration
Storm-season maintenance
Keeping your generator ready in South Florida
Salt air, heat, and humidity are hard on standby generators. A unit that sits idle for months can fail when you need it most. Our South Florida maintenance plan checks oil, filters, coolant, battery, belts, fuel lines, and transfer-switch operation before and after hurricane season.
Weekly 15-minute automatic exercise cycle
Oil and filter change every 100 hours or annually
Battery voltage and terminal inspection
Air filter, spark plug, and valve inspection
Transfer switch contacts and connections
Load-bank test for liquid-cooled units
The process
What to expect from start to power-on
Site survey & load calc
We visit your Boca Raton property, measure the electrical load, and find the best generator location for airflow, noise, and gas access.
Permit & equipment order
We pull permits, order the generator and transfer switch, and schedule utility coordination for gas or propane hookups.
Installation & inspection
Our licensed electricians install the pad, generator, transfer switch, wiring, and gas connection, then pass final inspection.
Startup & maintenance plan
We start the system, test the auto-transfer, walk you through the controls, and set up ongoing maintenance so it's ready for the next storm.
Ready for backup power in Boca Raton?
Call SMP Electric for a free standby generator consultation and quote. We'll size the right unit, handle the permits, and install it to South Florida code.