Dan's Electrical Contracting is a licensed California C-10 electrical contractor serving Irvine, CA (license #1128326).
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- License checked
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- Generator Installation
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- Serving the Irvine, California area.
Generator Installers in Irvine, CA
Population 317,000 · 7 license-checked installers listed
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Hi-Q Construction is a licensed California C-10 electrical contractor serving Irvine, CA (license #1131794).
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- Generator Installation
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- Serving the Irvine, California area.
Johnny Electric is a licensed California C-10 electrical contractor serving Irvine, CA (license #856748). Established 1988.
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- 38
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- Generator Installation
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- Serving the Irvine, California area.
OC-Tech-Electrician is a licensed California C-10 electrical contractor serving Irvine, CA (license #1108889).
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- Generator Installation
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- Serving the Irvine, California area.
S G Electric is a licensed California C-10 electrical contractor serving Irvine, CA (license #660162). Licensed since December 1992.
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- Generator Installation
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- Serving the Irvine, California area.
Superpower Electric is a licensed California C-10 electrical contractor serving Irvine, CA (license #1038501). Advertises generator installation/repair; founded 2017 by an electrical engineer.
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- 9
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- Generator Installation, Generator Repair
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- Serving the Irvine, California area.
Technopower Electric Inc is a licensed California C-10 electrical contractor serving Irvine, CA (license #1121879).
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- Generator Installation
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- Serving the Irvine, California area.
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The only requirement to appear on this page is a checked state electrical license, confirmed against the state licensing board as part of our approval process, that's why every listing above shows "License checked." Installers are listed alphabetically by default, not ranked by quality, and no installer pays for placement in that order. LumoWatt does not sell ranking. If paid placement is introduced, it will be clearly labeled and will not change the standard list order. Use the sort dropdown above to re-order the list yourself by years in business or how recently we checked a listing. See our editorial policy and listing standards & verification methodology for the full details.
Also nearby
License-checked installers in nearby cities we cover, not based in Irvine itself, shown here because they're within a realistic drive.
Anaheim, CA, about 12 miles away
Cornerstone Electrical Services Inc is a licensed California C-10 electrical contractor serving Anaheim, CA (license #892590). Licensed since 2007.
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- 19
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- Generator Installation
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- Serving the Anaheim, California area.
Family-Owned
Delta Wye Electric Inc
Delta Wye Electric Inc is a licensed California C-10 electrical contractor serving Anaheim, CA (license #394248). Family-owned since 1980.
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- 46
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- Generator Installation
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- Serving the Anaheim, California area.
Generation 3 Electric is a licensed California C-10 electrical contractor serving Anaheim, CA (license #1131931).
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- Generator Installation
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- Serving the Anaheim, California area.
Nationwide Electric Inc is a licensed California C-10 electrical contractor serving Anaheim, CA (license #1130533).
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- Generator Installation
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- Serving the Anaheim, California area.
Alpha Energy Group Inc is a licensed California C-10 electrical contractor serving Anaheim, CA (license #955806). Incorporated 2011.
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- 15
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- Generator Installation
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- Serving the Anaheim, California area.
U L R Electric Inc is a licensed California C-10 electrical contractor serving Anaheim, CA (license #1020014).
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- Generator Installation
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- Serving the Anaheim, California area.
Western E Group is a licensed California C-10 electrical contractor serving Anaheim, CA (license #969497).
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- Generator Installation
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- Serving the Anaheim, California area.
M P S Electric Inc is a licensed California C-10 electrical contractor serving Anaheim, CA (license #912878).
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- Generator Installation
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- Serving the Anaheim, California area.
Long Beach, CA, about 22 miles away
Extensive Electrical Inc is a licensed California C-10 electrical contractor serving Long Beach, CA (license #1093398).
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- Generator Installation
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- Serving the Long Beach, California area.
Mc Grail Services Inc is a licensed California C-10 electrical contractor serving Long Beach, CA (license #828799). 22+ years in business; electrical, HVAC, refrigeration.
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- Generator Installation
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- Serving the Long Beach, California area.
California Electric Corp is a licensed California C-10 electrical contractor serving Long Beach, CA (license #1097910).
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- Generator Installation
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- Serving the Long Beach, California area.
J S G Electric Inc is a licensed California C-10 electrical contractor serving Long Beach, CA (license #915331). Licensed since 2008.
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- 18
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- Generator Installation
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- Serving the Long Beach, California area.
Long Beach Electric Inc is a licensed California C-10 electrical contractor serving Long Beach, CA (license #1088879).
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- Generator Installation
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- Serving the Long Beach, California area.
System Wide Services is a licensed California C-10 electrical contractor serving Long Beach, CA (license #1108115). Designs and installs standby/backup generators with transfer switches.
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- Generator Installation
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- Serving the Long Beach, California area.
Elec-Tech Electrical Contractors is a licensed California C-10 electrical contractor serving Long Beach, CA (license #567312). Established 1989, industrial/commercial/institutional electrical work.
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- 37
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- Generator Installation
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- Serving the Long Beach, California area.
Up-Grade Electric Incorporated is a licensed California C-10 electrical contractor serving Long Beach, CA (license #661715). Panel-upgrade specialist.
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- Generator Installation
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- Serving the Long Beach, California area.
Pro Lighting Electrical Inc is a licensed California C-10 electrical contractor serving Long Beach, CA (license #1050948).
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- Generator Installation
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- Serving the Long Beach, California area.
Riverside, CA, about 33 miles away
Todd Electrical Contractor is a licensed California C-10 electrical contractor serving Riverside, CA (license #1069217). Owner-operated shop, ~8 years in business.
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- Generator Installation
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- Serving the Riverside, California area.
Trout Electric is a licensed California C-10 electrical contractor serving Riverside, CA (license #933396). In business since 2008; backup generator installation, EV chargers.
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- 18
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- Generator Installation
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- Serving the Riverside, California area.
The Reel Electric Company is a licensed California C-10 electrical contractor serving Riverside, CA (license #1078051). Markets generator installation directly to Riverside.
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- Generator Installation
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- Serving the Riverside, California area.
McKee Electrical Contracting is a licensed California C-10 electrical contractor serving Riverside, CA (license #1099851). Dedicated generator hook-up page.
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- Generator Installation
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- Serving the Riverside, California area.
Homeland Electric Inc is a licensed California C-10 electrical contractor serving Riverside, CA (license #1037146). Dedicated generator installation/maintenance pages.
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- Generator Installation, Generator Maintenance Plans
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- Serving the Riverside, California area.
Pacific Coast Generation Inc is a licensed California C-10 electrical contractor serving Riverside, CA (license #1074469). Specializes in standby/backup generator installation across Riverside County.
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- Generator Installation
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- Serving the Riverside, California area.
Expert Electric Group is a licensed C10 electrical contractor headquartered in Woodland Hills, CA, and an authorized Generac dealer serving the greater Los Angeles area. Generac-trained technicians handle load calculations, transfer-switch installation, permitting, and remote monitoring setup for whole-home standby generators.
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- Natural gas, Propane
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- Generator Installation, Generator Permitting Help
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- Los Angeles County, Ventura County, Orange County, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, including Pasadena, Altadena, Malibu, and Calabasas
Average cost in Irvine
Whole-home standby generator installation in Irvine typically costs $15,000-$28,000 all-in. See our full cost breakdown guide for what drives the price up or down, or use the generator sizing calculator for an estimate based on your own home.
This range is a LumoWatt estimate for Irvine, not an independently published market study, based on the equipment and labor costs we typically see quoted in this area. Actual quotes vary by home size, generator capacity, and site conditions.
Permit & code requirements in Irvine
The City of Irvine Community Development Department requires an electrical permit for standby generator installation, submitted through the city's online IrvineREADY! system.
See the full California state permit overview.
Outage risk in California
California utilities (PG&E, SCE, SDG&E) run Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) during high wildfire-risk conditions, cutting power to entire regions for a day or more at a time, independent of any storm damage. This planned-outage risk, on top of ordinary grid strain, is the primary driver of standby generator demand in the state.
Related guides
Sources
- California state licensing authority — State of California, checked 2026-09-15
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a permit to install a generator in Irvine?
- The City of Irvine Community Development Department requires an electrical permit for standby generator installation, submitted through the city's online IrvineREADY! system.
- How much does generator installation cost in Irvine?
- Most whole-home standby installations in Irvine run $15,000-$28,000 all-in, including the unit, labor, and permit fees. Get quotes from at least 2-3 license-checked local installers below for an accurate number for your home.
- How long does installation take in Irvine?
- The installation itself typically takes 1-2 days once a permit is approved and equipment is on-site, that part doesn't vary much by location. The variable is permit review time: it depends on your local building department's current workload, not on the installer, and can range from about a week to well over a month. Ask your installer for a current estimate, or contact Irvine's permitting office directly (see the permit section above) for the timeline you should actually expect.
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