Generac and Kohler certified installers
Trusted Generator & Electrical Services in Gastonia, NC
Standby generators, EV chargers and panel work for Gaston County homes, backed by 50+ years and a 10-year warranty.
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- Years serving Gaston County
- 50+
- Average Google rating
- 4.9
- Google reviews
- 1,180+
- Warranty on our work
- 10-yr
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Generator and electrical services, done right the first time
From a whole-home Generac to a 200-amp panel and a Level 2 charger in the garage, one licensed team handles the whole job. Pick a service to see exactly how we handle it.
Not sure what you need? Call (980) 206-3523 and talk it through with a licensed electrician.
Standby generators
When the grid goes down, your house stays on
Flip the switch to see how a standby generator takes over during a Gaston County outage.
Utility power
On. Tap to simulate an outage
Utility power is on
Your generator waits on standby and runs regular self-tests, ready for the next storm.
- Refrigerator and freezerUtility
- Sump or well pumpUtility
- Medical equipmentUtility
- Wi-Fi and home officeUtility
- Lights and outletsUtility
- Central heating and ACUtility
- Water heater and rangeUtility
- EV chargerUtility
Which circuits stay on depends on how the system is sized. We run a load calculation before recommending a unit.
A Gastonia team that has kept the lights on since 1973
Our electricians and generator technicians explain every option, protect your home while they work and finish the job without cutting corners. It is how a local company earns five decades of referrals.
Certified Generac and Kohler installers
Factory trained on the brands we install, with the tooling and licensing to set standby systems up correctly the first time.
Licensed electricians, code first
We follow manufacturer siting rules and local code on every job, so exhaust, clearances and wiring keep your family safe.
Local and bilingual since 1973
A Gastonia company with English and Spanish speaking technicians, serving Carolina homeowners for more than 50 years.
10-year warranty and financing
Our work is backed by a 10-year warranty, and flexible financing lets you protect your home now and pay over time.
How a standby generator install works
Four clear stages from the first walk-through to the final load test, with no surprises on the invoice.
Assess
We walk your home, calculate the electrical load, confirm fuel availability and size the system for whole-home or essential-circuit backup.
Choose
You get honest options across Generac, Kohler and other major brands, with the trade-offs explained and a written quote that includes financing.
Install
Our crew pours the pad, runs the natural gas or propane line, sets the automatic transfer switch and ties it into your panel.
Commission
Permits are pulled, inspections are met, the system is tested under load and your manufacturer warranty is registered before we leave.
Electrical panels
Six signs your panel is overdue for an upgrade
Most Gaston County homes were wired for the life their first owners lived. If any of these sound familiar, have a licensed electrician take a look.
You still have a fuse box
Fuses were sized for a different era of appliances and are overdue for replacement.
Federal Pacific or Zinsco panel
Both brands are known to fail under fault conditions. Replace them before they fail.
100 amps and new loads
Central AC, an EV, a hot tub or all-electric upgrades can push older service past its limit.
Breakers trip for no reason
Frequent trips without an obvious overload point to a panel that needs a closer look.
Scorching or rust inside
Heat marks and corrosion mean something behind the cover is breaking down.
Double-tapped breakers
Two wires on a breaker built for one is a code issue and a sign the panel is out of room.
What Gaston County homeowners say
Serving Gastonia and the greater Charlotte region
Our trucks roll out of E Franklin Blvd every day to homes across Gaston, Lincoln and Mecklenburg counties, plus nearby towns in York County, SC.
Gaston County, NC
- Gastonia
- Belmont
- Cramerton
- Mount Holly
- Dallas
- Stanley
- Cherryville
- Kings Mountain
Lincoln County, NC
- Lincolnton
- Denver
- Iron Station
- Maiden
Mecklenburg County, NC
- Charlotte
- Huntersville
- Cornelius
- Davidson
- Matthews
- Pineville
Greater Charlotte, NC
- Concord
- Kannapolis
- Mooresville
- Hickory
- Indian Trail
- Waxhaw
- Marvin
- Weddington
Generator services are available throughout our North Carolina service area.
See all service areasRoland Black
501 E Franklin Blvd
Gastonia, NC 28054
Generator and electrical questions, answered
Common signs include a fuse box, a Federal Pacific or Zinsco panel, or a 100-amp service in a home that has since added central AC, an EV or a hot tub. Breakers that trip without an obvious overload, scorching or rust inside the panel and double-tapped breakers are warning signs too. A licensed electrician can run a written load calculation so the decision is based on numbers, not guesswork.
A portable generator sits outside, runs on fuel you add by hand and powers a few appliances through extension cords. A standby generator is permanently installed on a pad, runs on natural gas or propane and connects to your panel through an automatic transfer switch. When the power drops, it starts itself within seconds and runs your essential circuits or the whole home, depending on how it is sized.
Most installs take four to eight hours when the panel has spare capacity and the charger sits close to it. Homes that need a panel upgrade, a subpanel or a long run to a detached garage take longer and start with a load evaluation. Every install includes a dedicated 240-volt circuit, the permit and the inspection.
Most manufacturers call for service at least once a year, and again after heavy use during a long outage. A maintenance visit covers the oil and filters, battery, spark plugs and a test under load, so the unit is ready before storm season. Your owner's manual lists the exact interval for your model, and we can keep track of it for you.
Yes. Financing is available on generator installations, panel upgrades and EV chargers, so you can protect your home now and pay over time. Ask about financing when you request your free quote and we will include the options in writing.
Get your free generator or electrical quote
Tell us about the job and we will call you back to talk it through. For outages and electrical emergencies, call now. We answer around the clock.
Open 24/7 for emergencies(980) 206-3523- Licensed in NC and SC, and insured
- Backed by a 10-year warranty
- Financing available
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