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What will a standby generator really cost to install at your home?

Get an instant, unbiased estimate in 30 seconds — then compare quotes from licensed local installers. No phone number required to see your price.

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✓ 2026 pricing data
✓ Localized by state
✓ 100% free for homeowners
✓ Licensed & insured pros only

Standby Generator Cost Calculator

Answer 5 quick questions. Your estimate updates live — no email required.

Estimated installed cost

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Generator unit
Transfer switch
Electrical labor
Fuel hookup
Permits & site prep

Typical range for a professionally installed, permitted system. Final quotes vary by site conditions.

Match Me With Local Installers →
💰 Revenue #1 — Affiliate: “Shop online” links to Generac/Home Depot affiliate programs pay 3–8% on $3–6k units. 💰 #2: the CTA button feeds the lead form below.

How it works

Homeowners get transparent pricing. Installers get ready-to-buy customers. The site sits in the middle.

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Calculate your cost

Answer five questions and see a realistic installed price range for your home and state — before any salesperson is involved.

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Compare local pros

Browse licensed, insured generator installers near you with verified reviews, or let us match you automatically.

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Get 3 free quotes

Up to three installers compete for your project. You pick the best price — or walk away. It's free either way.

Get 3 free quotes from local installers

Takes 30 seconds. No obligation — installers compete for your project.

Free for homeowners. By submitting you agree to be contacted by up to 3 licensed installers. (Demo — nothing is actually sent.)

You're matched!

In the live site, this request is instantly routed to the 3 nearest installer partners, and each pays for the introduction.

💰 Revenue #3 — Lead sales (the big one): exclusive standby-generator installer leads sell for $40–$150 each (avg job ticket $8–12k). At even 5 leads/day this is the core income stream. Sell per-lead, or as monthly territory subscriptions.

Generator installer directory

Licensed & insured standby generator specialists. (Sample listings — fictional companies.)

💰 Revenue #4 — Featured placements: installers pay $200–$500/mo per metro to be pinned first with the gold border. 💰 #5: basic listings are free (fills the directory), then upsell verified badges & review widgets.

Generator cost FAQs

The SEO content engine — each answer targets a search query that buyers type.

How much does a whole-house generator cost installed in 2026?

Most homeowners pay $6,000–$11,000 for a fully installed and permitted standby system, and $9,500–$24,000 for large homes or complex sites. The unit itself is typically $3,000–$6,000, with installation labor adding $3,000–$5,000+.

What size generator do I need for my house?

Essentials-only coverage runs on 10 kW; a typical 2,000 sq ft home needs 14–18 kW; whole-home coverage for 2,500–3,500 sq ft usually means 22–26 kW. Our calculator maps this automatically from what you want powered.

Is a standby generator worth the money?

In outage-prone areas, standby generators consistently return value: they protect against spoiled food, frozen pipes, sump-pump failure and lost remote-work days — and real-estate studies suggest they can add ~3–5% to resale value.

Natural gas vs propane generator — which is cheaper?

If you already have utility natural gas, it's usually the cheapest to run and install. Propane costs more per kWh and may require a tank ($500–$1,800), but works anywhere and stores indefinitely.

💰 Revenue #6 — Display ads: cost-focused home-services content earns $15–$40 RPM with Mediavine/Raptive once traffic passes ~50k sessions/mo. FAQ pages like this are the organic traffic engine that feeds the calculator.

🔧 Owner Dashboard

Manage your directory without touching code. Changes apply to the live page instantly — then click “Download updated website” and replace your old file with the new one.

Installer listings — flip any listing to ⭐ Featured to move it into the paid slot

Add a new installer

💡 How the paid model works: featured slots typically sell for $200–$500/mo per metro. In the live product an installer pays through a Stripe checkout link and their subscription flips this switch automatically — until then, you're the switch: take payment however you like (invoice, Venmo, check) and toggle them on here. The MRR tile above totals your featured prices so you always know your run rate.