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Aaron's Electrical Service holds an active Texas electrical contractor license (#31569) and serves the Dallas area. Briggs & Stratton generator dealer serving Houston & DFW.
Astar Heat & Air, Inc holds an active Texas electrical contractor license (#38309) and serves the Dallas area. Local generator installer, 28+ years serving Dallas homes/businesses.
Baker Brothers is a full-service plumbing, air conditioning, heating, and electrical contractor based in Mesquite, TX, offering standby backup generator installation for residential and commercial properties across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Fuel types
Natural gas, Propane
License
License checked
Services
Generator Installation
Service area
Dallas, Arlington, McKinney, Fort Worth, and surrounding DFW communities
Electric Distribution & Design Systems holds an active Texas electrical contractor license (#31359) and serves the Dallas area. Kohler-certified technicians.
Based in the Dallas, Texas area, Electric Masters LLC is a state-licensed electrical contractor (#40343). Installs Generac home backup generators (natural gas/LP).
Elevated Electrical is a licensed electrical contractor based in Frisco, TX (license #35089), serving the greater Dallas, Texas area. Generac-certified installer serving the DFW metro.
Fuel types
Natural gas, Propane
License
License checked
Services
Generator Installation
Service area
Based in Frisco, TX, serving the greater Dallas area.
Generator Authority is a licensed electrical contractor based in Azle, TX (license #33662), serving the greater Dallas, Texas area. Standby generator sales and installation is the company's core, namesake business (TDLR-registered under Quantum Unlimited LLC).
Fuel types
Natural gas, Propane
License
License checked
Services
Generator Installation
Service area
Based in Azle, TX, serving the greater Dallas area.
GNS Electric Inc is a licensed electrical contractor serving the Dallas, Texas area (license #24188). Generators/Switchgear Installation listed among services.
Keiser Electric is a service-disabled veteran-owned electrical contractor headquartered in Haltom City, TX, and one of the oldest continuously operating electrical contractors in Texas, founded in 1955. They install both Generac and Kohler whole-home standby generators across 68 cities in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
Fuel types
Natural gas, Propane
License
License checked
Services
Generator Installation
Service area
Fort Worth, Arlington, Haltom City, Dallas, Irving, Garland, Mesquite, Richardson, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, and dozens of other DFW-area communities
Lakewood Electrical is a licensed electrical contractor based in Dallas, TX, with 27 years of experience providing generator installation services. Their team of licensed Master Electricians focuses on code-compliant backup power installations for East Dallas, Central Dallas, and surrounding neighborhoods.
Fuel types
Natural gas, Propane
License
License checked
Services
Generator Installation
Service area
Dallas, East Dallas, Central Dallas, Bishop Arts, Forest Hills, Highland Park, and surrounding neighborhoods
Milestone Electric, LLC is a licensed electrical contractor serving the Dallas, Texas area (license #21431). We exclusively install Kohler generators; family-operated since 2004.
North Texas Generators is a licensed electrical contractor based in Haslet, TX (license #36828), serving the greater Dallas, Texas area. Standby generator sales and installation is the company's core, namesake business.
Fuel types
Natural gas, Propane
License
License checked
Services
Generator Installation
Service area
Based in Haslet, TX, serving the greater Dallas area.
Premier Generators of Texas is a licensed electrical contractor based in Plano, TX (license #37068), serving the greater Dallas, Texas area. Standby generator sales and installation is the company's core, namesake business.
Fuel types
Natural gas, Propane
License
License checked
Services
Generator Installation
Service area
Based in Plano, TX, serving the greater Dallas area.
Based in the Dallas, Texas area, Zubras Electric, Inc is a state-licensed electrical contractor (#17356). Certified Generac dealer; in business since 1995.
Whole-home standby generator installation in Dallas typically costs $5,300-$12,200 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 Dallas, 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 Dallas
City of Dallas requires an electrical permit filed through Dallas Development Services; propane and natural-gas line work requires a separate mechanical/gas permit.
Texas has one of the highest whole-home standby generator adoption rates in the US following the February 2021 winter storm grid failure (Winter Storm Uri) and continued summer-heat grid strain warnings from ERCOT.
Considerations specific to Dallas
North Texas was among the hardest hit regions during the February 2021 winter storm grid failure, alongside the severe summer heat that drives ERCOT's recurring grid strain warnings, both real reasons standby coverage is common in Dallas Fort Worth. Permitting depends on your exact address: filed through either City of Dallas Development Services or a neighboring jurisdiction, and propane or natural gas line work requires a separate mechanical or gas permit on top of the electrical permit, confirm which applies before signing a contract.
Every installer listed above has had their Texas electrical license confirmed against the state licensing board. For typical costs across the state, see our Texas whole-home generator cost guide, or compare installers in Houston and Austin.
Generac generator installation in Dallas, TX
Generac, founded in 1959, is one of the most widely recognized manufacturers of home standby generators, and it's a common search term for homeowners starting to research backup power. LumoWatt is an independent, brand-agnostic directory, not a Generac dealer locator: we don't receive payment from Generac or any other manufacturer, and being listed here never requires a specific brand certification.
Of the 15 license-checked installers currently listed for Dallas, 5 are Generac-certified per our records, not every installer on this page works with Generac specifically. Use the brand filter above to see which ones, or see our Generac brand overview for product-line and warranty details.
Dallas-Fort Worth's standby-generator demand is driven by real grid conditions, not marketing: ERCOT issues public conservation appeals during periods of tight summer grid conditions, on top of the February 2021 winter storm outages noted above. The City of Dallas also publishes a dedicated backup generator permit checklist separate from its general electrical permit process, confirm with your installer which applies to your specific equipment.
Do I need a permit to install a generator in Dallas?
City of Dallas requires an electrical permit filed through Dallas Development Services; propane and natural-gas line work requires a separate mechanical/gas permit.
How much does generator installation cost in Dallas?
Most whole-home standby installations in Dallas run $5,300-$12,200 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 Dallas?
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 Dallas's permitting office directly (see the permit section above) for the timeline you should actually expect.
Are the generator installers listed for Dallas all Generac dealers?
No. LumoWatt is a brand-agnostic directory: every installer listed is license-checked against the Texas electrical contractor board (TDLR) regardless of which brands they carry. Of the 15 installers currently listed for Dallas, 5 are Generac-certified per our records, not the full list. Use the brand filter above to see which specific installers work with Generac.