Backup power you can count on

Standby & Portable Generator Services

Keep your home powered through outages with a professionally installed standby generator or a safe portable-generator connection, transfer switch, and dedicated electrical setup.

Reliable Backup Power for Your Home

Whether you choose a whole-home standby generator or a portable generator for essential circuits, Hilliard Electrical designs and installs the electrical side of your backup-power system, from load planning and transfer switches to permits and final inspection.

We help you choose a setup that protects the essentials you rely on most — including heating, refrigeration, lighting, sump pumps, internet, and more.

Generator Services We Provide

Professional electrical work for a safe, code-compliant backup power system.

Portable Generator Connections

Safe, convenient backup power using your portable generator.

Already own a portable generator or prefer a flexible backup-power option? We install the code-compliant inlet, transfer equipment, and dedicated circuits needed to safely power selected essentials during an outage.

  • Outdoor generator inlet installation
  • Manual transfer switches and interlock kits
  • Essential-circuit planning for refrigerators, heat, sump pumps, and lighting
  • Safe utility isolation and clear circuit labeling

Standby Generator Installation

Permanent backup power for your home.

We install the electrical infrastructure for whole-home standby generators so your system is ready to respond when an outage hits.

  • Generator circuit and disconnect installation
  • Load planning for essential and whole-home coverage
  • Code-compliant wiring and grounding
  • Permits and inspection coordination

Transfer Switch Installation

Safe, automatic power transfer during outages.

A transfer switch safely separates your home from the utility grid and directs generator power to the circuits you choose.

  • Automatic and manual transfer switches
  • Essential-circuit and whole-home configurations
  • Clear circuit labeling
  • Safe utility isolation

Generator Panel & Circuit Upgrades

Electrical capacity built for backup power.

Older panels and crowded breaker spaces can limit generator options. We assess your system and complete the upgrades needed for a reliable installation.

  • Panel capacity assessments
  • Dedicated generator breakers
  • Service and panel upgrades when needed
  • Surge protection recommendations

Generator Service & Troubleshooting

Electrical support for existing generator systems.

If your generator is not transferring power correctly or your electrical components need attention, we can inspect the system and resolve electrical issues.

  • Transfer switch troubleshooting
  • Generator circuit repairs
  • Electrical safety inspections
  • Recommendations for system improvements

How Generator Installation Works

01

Home Power Assessment

We review your electrical panel, the circuits you want protected, and your home's backup-power goals.

02

System Plan

We recommend the electrical setup needed for your generator, including transfer equipment, circuits, and any panel work.

03

Professional Installation

Our licensed team completes the electrical installation, coordinates permits, and keeps the worksite organized.

04

Test & Walkthrough

We test the transfer process and show you how your backup-power system works before the job is complete.

Be ready before the next outage.

Talk with a licensed electrician about a generator setup that keeps your home comfortable, protected, and powered.