Generator Installers in Columbia, MO

Population 126,000 · 1 license-checked installer listed

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Generac

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✓ License verified · Sep 2026Generac dealer

Common Sense Electric

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Common Sense Electric is a Missouri-licensed Electrical Contractor (License #2019041615, owner Justin M Hoskins, no discipline on file) based in Columbia, offering residential, commercial, and industrial standby generator installation. It is listed in Generac's official dealer locator as a Select dealer (checked October 4, 2026), and it also installs Kohler and Champion generators.

Fuel types: Natural gas, Propane
License #: 2019041615
Services: Generator Installation
Service area: Serving the Columbia, Missouri area.

View profile & get a quote (573) 474-4877

How to choose a generator installer in Columbia

What the 1 installer listed here have on record. A missing answer only means it isn't on record yet, so ask. Why these questions matter.

Is their state electrical license active?	1 of 1 has a license we checked against the state board
Are they an authorized dealer for the brand you want?	1 of 1 lists at least one brand it installs: Generac (1). Ask whether they are an authorized dealer
Will they pull the permit and schedule the inspection? Permit requirements by state	None mention permit help yet, ask if it is in the quote
Who services the generator after it's installed? Generator maintenance checklist	None mention maintenance or repair yet, ask who services it
Can you reach them during an outage?	None advertise 24/7 service yet, ask about after-hours response
What does their workmanship warranty cover? Generator warranty guide	None have posted warranty details yet, get it in writing
Do they offer financing? Generator financing options	None list financing yet, ask when you request a quote

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Average cost in Columbia

Whole-home standby generator installation in Columbia typically costs $6,800-$14,700 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.

LumoWatt estimate, not a published market study. Your quote depends on your home and site.

Permit & code requirements in Columbia

City of Columbia Community Development Department issues the required electrical permit for standby generator installations within city limits; unincorporated Boone County addresses fall under the county's own process.

See the full Missouri state permit overview.

Outage risk in Missouri

Missouri experiences severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, damaging straight-line winds, ice storms, and occasional flooding. Kansas City and Springfield face frequent severe-weather outages, while St. Louis is also exposed to high winds, ice, and Mississippi River-region storms.

Sources

Missouri state licensing authority — State of Missouri, checked 2026-07-30

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