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Top-Rated Generator install pros in Pittsfield - Updated Nov 2026

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FixPro
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Pittsfield, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

FixPro is a locally owned and operated handyman service proudly serving St. Louis, St. Charles, Lincoln, Warren, Franklin, and Jefferson Counties. We specialize in high-quality home repairs, carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, deck repair, and general maintenance—handling everything from small fixes to larger improvement projects with precision and professionalism.\n\nWith years of hands-on experience across construction, maintenance, and service industries, I built FixPro to deliver what most contractors don’t: clear communication, reliable scheduling, and work done right the first time. We show up when we say we will, diagnose issues properly, and provide straightforward solutions without cutting corners.\n\nOur approach is simple—treat every home like it’s our own. We focus on clean workmanship, long-term durability, and customer satisfaction. If you want it done right the first time, FixPro is ready.\n\nNeed Something Fixed? Hire a Pro.

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Power Services Company, LLC
5.0(
8
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Pittsfield, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They do generators for us. They are very knowledgeable and follow through."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MVB Contracting, Inc.
New to Angi
Generator - Install - For Business

Serving Pittsfield, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1965

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience.

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Generator Install FAQs, answered by experts

DIY is possible for basic setups. Professional installation ensures safe and proper electrical connections.

Yes, in most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home models. Because these installations involve significant alterations to your home's electrical system and produce exhaust fumes, local governments often require a permit or inspection for safety purposes. A generator permit typically costs between $50 and $250, depending on your location. Your electrician or certified installer can usually handle the permitting process for you, but you will be responsible for the cost. It's a good practice to confirm with your installer that they will pull all necessary permits before work begins.

Setting up utilities on a vacant property usually takes at least a few months, or between 6 weeks to 16 weeks. This process requires working with the local planning and zoning department, hiring a building contractor or engineer to design the utility layout, securing permits, laying the lines, and connecting the utilities.

It might seem counterintuitive, but installing a generator transfer switch will save you money in the long run. While you’ll have to pay between $400 and $2,500 to have the transfer switch installed, you’ll recoup that amount later on when you don’t have to pay for expensive repairs to your appliances, devices, and electrical system that may have burned out, overloaded, or stopped working due to a sudden loss of power or an incorrect hook up of a generator to your home. 

You may need a permit for a portable generator if you’ll be installing a transfer switch for your primary residence or similar work. Otherwise, a permit for other uses may not be necessary. Check your local building codes or ask a local generator installer for more information about your local regulations.

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