West Palm Beach standby generator installers
Independent directory listings for West Palm Beach (Palm Beach County). Every business below was checked against a public company or Generac dealer page. We do not invent reviews.
Hurricane season reality
Palm Beach County sits on the Atlantic hurricane track. FPL outages after tropical systems can last days in coastal and inland neighborhoods alike. Whole-home standby units keep AC, refrigeration, and medical devices running while crews restore lines — especially useful in HOA communities where portable generators are restricted.
Permits and HOA notes
Expect electrical and gas (or plumbing) permits for a permanent standby install. Unincorporated Palm Beach County fee schedules list roughly $150 for electrical-only generator permits and about $250 when a tank and/or fuel lines are included; cities such as West Palm Beach set their own fees through their building divisions. Flood-zone properties may need the unit elevated above base flood elevation. Many HOAs require architectural approval for pad location, screening, and noise — start that packet early.
Natural gas vs propane
Natural gas is common in many developed Palm Beach County neighborhoods and is usually the simpler fuel when a main reaches the street. Western and some coastal pockets without a main use propane tanks (often 250–500 gallons). Confirm BTU demand and line size at the site visit — generators often need a larger dedicated gas run than homeowners expect.
Typical cost ranges
Palm Beach County contractors publicly cite roughly $9,000–$13,000 installed for smaller 14–18 kW systems, about $12,000–$17,000 for typical 20–22 kW managed whole-home installs, and $16,000–$22,000+ for larger 24–26 kW homes. Propane tanks, long gas runs, flood-zone platforms, and panel upgrades push higher.
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Questions to ask an installer
- Are you a factory-authorized Generac or Kohler dealer for Palm Beach County, and will the warranty stay valid?
- Who pulls City of West Palm Beach vs unincorporated Palm Beach County permits for my address?
- Is my lot in a flood zone that needs an elevated platform instead of a slab?
- Will you handle HOA architectural packets, screening, and noise specs?
- What is included in the written quote: pad, ATS, gas line length, surge protection, startup, and first-year service?
Verified installers serving West Palm Beach
4 listings with public source URLs.
Alternate Power Solutions
2771 Vista Parkway, Suite F-4, West Palm Beach, FL 33411
GeneracKohler Natural gasPropane Service plan offered
West Palm Beach–based Generac PowerPro Elite+ and Kohler dealer (division of Static Electric Company, founded 1986). Florida electrical licence EC13002031 and gas contractor licence #24513; turnkey install plus maintenance plans.
Phone: (561) 242-8869
· Website
Serves: West Palm Beach
Source: Company West Palm Beach service page
Generator Supercenter of The Palm Beaches
2271 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Generac Natural gasPropane Service plan offered
Generac showroom on Palm Beach Lakes Blvd serving West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Jupiter, and nearby markets with turnkey install, service, and maintenance.
Phone: (561) 774-7714
· Website
Serves: West Palm Beach
Source: Company homepage / showroom
Others Electric
306 Wickline Blvd, Lantana, FL 33462
Generac Natural gasPropane Service plan offered
Authorized Generac dealer serving West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County from Lantana; pulls permits and handles FPL coordination when service upgrades are needed.
Phone: (561) 270-4756
· Website
Serves: West Palm Beach
Source: Company Generac installation page
Nassif Electric
6112 Washington Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
GeneracKohler Natural gasPropane Service plan offered
West Palm Beach electrical contractor (License EC13001410) installing and servicing whole-house standby systems since 1976; publishes local cost ranges and handles permits/HOA packets.
Phone: (561) 582-2600
· Website
Serves: West Palm Beach
Source: Company whole-house generator page
FAQ
How much does a whole-home generator cost in West Palm Beach?
Palm Beach County contractors publicly cite roughly $9,000–$13,000 installed for smaller 14–18 kW systems, about $12,000–$17,000 for typical 20–22 kW managed whole-home installs, and $16,000–$22,000+ for larger 24–26 kW homes. Propane tanks, long gas runs, flood-zone platforms, and panel upgrades push higher.
Do I need permits?
Expect electrical and gas (or plumbing) permits for a permanent standby install. Unincorporated Palm Beach County fee schedules list roughly $150 for electrical-only generator permits and about $250 when a tank and/or fuel lines are included; cities such as West Palm Beach set their own fees through their building divisions. Flood-zone properties may need the unit elevated above base flood elevation. Many HOAs require architectural approval for pad location, screening, and noise — start that packet early.
Natural gas or propane?
Natural gas is common in many developed Palm Beach County neighborhoods and is usually the simpler fuel when a main reaches the street. Western and some coastal pockets without a main use propane tanks (often 250–500 gallons). Confirm BTU demand and line size at the site visit — generators often need a larger dedicated gas run than homeowners expect.
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