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Generator Installers in Charleston, WV

Population 48,000 · 3 license-checked installers listed

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Al Marino

Al Marino Incorporated is a licensed WV electrical contractor based in Charleston, family-owned since 1952, offering residential and commercial electrical, HVAC, and plumbing work.

Years in business
74
Fuel types
Natural gas, Propane
License
License checked
Services
Generator Installation
Service area
Charleston and Kanawha County

Ramsey Electric Inc, doing business as Ramsey Electric and Construction, is a licensed WV electrical contractor based in Charleston, offering residential and commercial electrical work.

Fuel types
Natural gas, Propane
License
License checked
Services
Generator Installation
Service area
Charleston and Kanawha County

Richard L Gandy Electric is a licensed WV electrical contractor based in Charleston, offering residential and commercial electrical work.

Fuel types
Natural gas, Propane
License
License checked
Services
Generator Installation
Service area
Charleston and Kanawha County

How installers are listed here

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.

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License-checked installers in nearby cities we cover, not based in Charleston itself, shown here because they're within a realistic drive.

Huntington, WV, about 44 miles away

Whitt Meadows Electric Inc is a licensed WV electrical contractor based in Huntington, offering residential and commercial electrical work.

Fuel types
Natural gas, Propane
License
License checked
Services
Generator Installation
Service area
Huntington and Cabell County

McDaniel Electric Inc is a licensed WV electrical contractor based in Huntington, offering residential and small-business electrical installations, repairs, panel upgrades, and safety inspections.

Fuel types
Natural gas, Propane
License
License checked
Services
Generator Installation, Generator Repair
Service area
Huntington and Cabell County

S B Electric is a licensed WV electrical contractor owned by Bruce Scarberry, based in Huntington, offering residential and commercial electrical work.

Fuel types
Natural gas, Propane
License
License checked
Services
Generator Installation
Service area
Huntington and Cabell County

Average cost in Charleston

Whole-home standby generator installation in Charleston typically costs $7,300-$15,200 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 Charleston, 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 Charleston

City of Charleston Building Commission issues electrical wiring permits for standby generator installations within city limits.

See the full West Virginia state permit overview.

Outage risk in West Virginia

West Virginia's outage risk is driven by severe winter ice storms and heavy wet-snow accumulation across its mountainous, heavily forested terrain, which regularly downs trees onto rural distribution lines, plus summer thunderstorm and remnant-hurricane wind damage; Charleston and Huntington's river-valley locations see prolonged restoration times after major ice events, while Morgantown's higher-elevation location adds additional winter-storm exposure.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit to install a generator in Charleston?
City of Charleston Building Commission issues electrical wiring permits for standby generator installations within city limits.
How much does generator installation cost in Charleston?
Most whole-home standby installations in Charleston run $7,300-$15,200 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 Charleston?
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 Charleston's permitting office directly (see the permit section above) for the timeline you should actually expect.

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Page data last updated July 28, 2026. Who runs LumoWatt.