Generator Installation

Generator Installation in San Diego

Generac-Certified Installation. Family-Owned. No Shortcuts.

Faith Electric Group is a Generac certified installer serving San Diego, CA residential homeowners with whole-home standby generator installations. CEO Walter Herrera brings more than 20 years of hands-on electrical experience across residential, commercial, and multi-family projects, and our family-owned team holds a California contractor’s license with full bonding and insurance. We built this company on one principle: do the job right, no shortcuts.

Ready to protect your home from the next outage? Call (951) 447-8395 to request a free generator installation estimate, or submit an online request. We’re available 24/7 and offer same-day appointments when time is critical.

Why San Diego Homes Need Standby Backup Power

San Diego Gas & Electric operates across some of California’s most wildfire-prone terrain. Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS events, where SDG&E proactively cuts power to reduce wildfire ignition risk) can leave entire neighborhoods without electricity for hours or days at a time. A whole-home standby generator is designed to detect a grid outage and start automatically within seconds, without the homeowner needing to be present or intervene.

During an extended outage, the systems at risk go well beyond lights and phone chargers. HVAC, refrigeration, medical equipment, home security, and home office equipment all go dark when the grid goes down. Natural gas standby generators don’t require manual refueling, so they’re designed to support a home during extended outages. A professionally installed standby generator can also increase your home’s resale value, a recognized selling point for buyers in outage-prone areas.

What Our San Diego Generator Installation Includes

Our installation scope covers everything from panel to pad. Here’s what’s included in a complete residential generator installation in San Diego:

Generac Generator & Transfer Switch
Up to a 26kW Generac standby generator and automatic transfer switch for whole-home backup, sized against your home’s actual electrical load.

Backup Sub-Panel & Wiring
A backup sub-panel and transfer switch mounted adjacent to your main service panel, with conduit, feeder, and branch wiring extended into the new sub-panel.

Natural Gas Line & Trenching
Installation of a natural gas line up to 10 linear feet from your gas meter to the generator location, including trenching up to 10 linear feet.

Generator Pad & Placement
A concrete generator pad installed on the side yard adjacent to the main service panel. Homeowners are responsible for removing any trees, shrubs, or roots needed to clear space for the unit before installation begins.

Electrical Permit
The permit is included in our scope. We handle coordination with the local building department so you don’t have to.

Providing and installing up to a 26kW Generac standby generator and automatic transfer switch is priced at $26,000. This assumes your existing main service panel has sufficient capacity for the added load. Homes that require a panel upgrade prior to installation will need that work priced separately.

Why San Diego Homeowners Choose Faith Electric Group

Generac certified installer: We meet Generac’s technical and customer service requirements for standby generator and transfer switch installation. That certification isn’t a formality. It’s the standard we’re held to on every job.
No shortcuts, no workarounds: We address installations thoroughly and don’t leave details incomplete. Every job gets the same care.
Upfront pricing: You receive an honest quote before work begins, with no hidden fees.
Wisetack financing: Qualified customers can access 0% APR financing with terms from 3 to 60 months. Checking your eligibility won’t affect your credit score.
Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite: We’re recognized across multiple communities for consistent, trustworthy service.
DBE, MBE & SBE certified: Our certifications reflect our commitment to diversity and our ability to serve a wide range of clients and projects.

Get a Free Generator Installation Quote in San Diego

If you’re ready to stop relying on the grid during PSPS events, our team can assess your home’s energy needs, confirm panel capacity, and walk you through the full installation scope before any work begins.

Call (951) 447-8395 to schedule your free estimate. Faith Electric Group serves San Diego County residential homeowners with Generac-certified generator installation and the upfront, no-shortcuts approach every home deserves.

Automatic vs. Manual Transfer Switches: What San Diego Homeowners Should Know

A transfer switch is the component that safely connects your generator to your home’s electrical system, and the type you choose shapes how your backup power system behaves during an outage.

An automatic transfer switch continuously monitors utility power. When it detects an outage, it signals the generator to start and transfers the home’s circuits to generator power within seconds. When utility power returns, it transfers back automatically. For homeowners concerned about PSPS events that happen while they’re away, that automatic response is what makes a standby system genuinely standby. A manual transfer switch, by contrast, requires you to physically redirect power to specific circuits. It can work well for a controlled setup, but it depends on someone being present and prepared to act.

Improper transfer switch installation creates real hazards, including electrical shock, fire risk, and damage to appliances and the generator itself. Licensed installation under the California Electrical Code isn’t optional. It’s what helps keep the system safe. Our installation scope includes an automatic transfer switch mounted adjacent to your main service panel.

What to Expect During the Generator Installation Process

Our process starts before any equipment arrives on-site. We begin with a property assessment covering your home’s energy demands, existing electrical panel capacity, and the physical layout of the side yard and utility connections. This determines the right generator size and confirms placement before permitting begins.

Permitting for residential generator installation in San Diego County runs through each city’s or unincorporated area’s building department under the California Electrical Code and Title 24. Timelines vary by jurisdiction, and we guide you through that process and coordinate inspections as required. On-site installation typically takes one to three days, depending on site conditions and permit timing. Where the scope calls for it, we cut drywall and stucco as necessary to route electrical wiring into the panel cleanly.

Sizing a Standby Generator for Your San Diego Home

Generator sizing starts with a load verification: identifying which circuits and appliances must stay on during an outage and totaling their electrical demand. Our installation scope covers up to a 26kW Generac system, which can handle whole-home backup for most San Diego residences, subject to confirming your actual load requirements.

Before installation proceeds, your existing main service panel is evaluated for available space and amperage capacity. Installation also requires approval from the utility company and the local building department, including confirmation of clearances and meter location. Homeowners in San Diego County’s coastal zones should know that salt air can accelerate corrosion on exterior generator components; we account for that in installation materials and placement decisions. HOA rules in some neighborhoods also impose setback or screening conditions for standby generators, and we factor those into the site plan where applicable.

Wisetack Financing for Generator Installation in San Diego

A whole-home generator installation is a significant investment, and our financing partnership with Wisetack is designed to make it manageable. Qualified customers can access 0% APR financing with repayment terms from 3 to 60 months. Financing is available on purchases between $500 and $25,000, with APR ranging from 0% to 35.9% depending on qualification. The application takes about one minute and uses a soft credit pull that won’t affect your credit score. Ask us about your options when you request your free estimate.

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What Makes Faith Electric Group a Community Name

Experience & Longevity
Our owner Walter Herrera has worked in all aspects of the industry which gives him knowledge that is unmatched and provides peace of mind to our customers.
Family Owned & Operated
We treat our customers like family and want each of you to have the best value.
Quality Workmanship & Service
Backed by years of experience, we have the ability to perform quality electrical work. We do the job right and don't take any shortcuts.
Honest Responsive Services
Our goal is to always leave a great impression on our customers. We take pride in the performance of our technicians.