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 oil 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.
"Awesome job! Friendly, fast, and expertly done work. Could not have asked for a better experience!"
William B on August 2025
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 oil 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.
"Awesome job! Friendly, fast, and expertly done work. Could not have asked for a better experience!"
4th. Generation in the Lightning Protection industry, Still Owned And Operated By The Hamilton Family. We use all American made parts that are U.L Listed materials. We Install lightning protection systems on homes - commercial buildings - oil field services - Industrial- ranches - farms -Golf Courses and trees. We Are A Proud Member Of U.L. (Underwriters Laboratories) And We Offer 96A Master Label Systems. Call for a free estimate.
"We had lightning rods installed at our home after having 2 previous lightning strikes. The first strike was minor, with only slight damage in the yard. The second was significant when a very large pine tree was hit close to our house causing various electrical issues in the home -- despite having a whole home surge protection system. Just months after having the lightning rods installed, lightning struck an even larger pine tree in our small back yard, Thankfully, the lightning rods saved us! It was a huge strike, and we had no damage at all in the house. These lightning rods were potentially life-saving."
Paula P on May 2024
4th. Generation in the Lightning Protection industry, Still Owned And Operated By The Hamilton Family. We use all American made parts that are U.L Listed materials. We Install lightning protection systems on homes - commercial buildings - oil field services - Industrial- ranches - farms -Golf Courses and trees. We Are A Proud Member Of U.L. (Underwriters Laboratories) And We Offer 96A Master Label Systems. Call for a free estimate.
"We had lightning rods installed at our home after having 2 previous lightning strikes. The first strike was minor, with only slight damage in the yard. The second was significant when a very large pine tree was hit close to our house causing various electrical issues in the home -- despite having a whole home surge protection system. Just months after having the lightning rods installed, lightning struck an even larger pine tree in our small back yard, Thankfully, the lightning rods saved us! It was a huge strike, and we had no damage at all in the house. These lightning rods were potentially life-saving."
At Power Cross, 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.
"Keegan is great to work with! Very flexible and will give me the straight answers instead of trying to sell me stuff. Highly recommended for professionalism."
Nicole S on November 2024
At Power Cross, 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.
"Keegan is great to work with! Very flexible and will give me the straight answers instead of trying to sell me stuff. Highly recommended for professionalism."
OPTIMIZE is your first choice for GENERAC Home Standby Generators. OPTIMIZE is a GENERAC Generator PowerPro PREMIER Dealer, allowing our team to design, install, & service generator projects with the full support of GENERAC. You will find our team will go the second mile for our customers. Our sales process is information based with the goal of educating the customer to make an informed decision. OPTIMIZE is a licensed Electrical & Gas Mechanical Contractor focused on providing Energy Generation technology for our customers. Our broad knowledge base allows us to service all of our customers power generation needs. We have 4 locations across south Louisiana to serve the whole I10 & I12 Corridor. Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Northshore and Kenner. 800.927.4832 [email protected], www.OptimizeGP.com/contact-us.
"Great install/product (so far—brand new unit): However, before Blizzard Jan 2025 heard Optimize electrical panel door rattling/“clanking” when I was outside wrapping pipes before blizzard—asked Optimize to check panel door to ensure it’s flush/secure so snow & ice cannot penetrate their electrical box since NEW. Optimize came to check & said there is nothing they can do with loose/rattling panel door, “not to worry”, that no moisture can get to wiring….?? Door is so loose, you barely press the door & it sinks in/a LOT of play. Tech said they have to “allow some air to get inside box”?? Optimize CHARGED me $150.00 to check loose electrical panel door & did not tighten door.. (DEMCO’s generator panel door, installed by Optimize’s electrical panel, is tight/no banging….??). There would be no banging if Optimize panel door was not loose! Once Generator is installed, you have to pay $150.00 for Optimize to come out to check anything you are concerned about with new Unit, post install."
Tamara B on February 2025
OPTIMIZE is your first choice for GENERAC Home Standby Generators. OPTIMIZE is a GENERAC Generator PowerPro PREMIER Dealer, allowing our team to design, install, & service generator projects with the full support of GENERAC. You will find our team will go the second mile for our customers. Our sales process is information based with the goal of educating the customer to make an informed decision. OPTIMIZE is a licensed Electrical & Gas Mechanical Contractor focused on providing Energy Generation technology for our customers. Our broad knowledge base allows us to service all of our customers power generation needs. We have 4 locations across south Louisiana to serve the whole I10 & I12 Corridor. Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Northshore and Kenner. 800.927.4832 [email protected], www.OptimizeGP.com/contact-us.
"Great install/product (so far—brand new unit): However, before Blizzard Jan 2025 heard Optimize electrical panel door rattling/“clanking” when I was outside wrapping pipes before blizzard—asked Optimize to check panel door to ensure it’s flush/secure so snow & ice cannot penetrate their electrical box since NEW. Optimize came to check & said there is nothing they can do with loose/rattling panel door, “not to worry”, that no moisture can get to wiring….?? Door is so loose, you barely press the door & it sinks in/a LOT of play. Tech said they have to “allow some air to get inside box”?? Optimize CHARGED me $150.00 to check loose electrical panel door & did not tighten door.. (DEMCO’s generator panel door, installed by Optimize’s electrical panel, is tight/no banging….??). There would be no banging if Optimize panel door was not loose! Once Generator is installed, you have to pay $150.00 for Optimize to come out to check anything you are concerned about with new Unit, post install."
J Corrigan Lightning Rods Has been in business for over 50 plus years. We specialize in all your lighting rod needs. We also provide high quality customer service. We do service in the states of Texas, Colorado, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Mississippi and Alabama. Please give us a call today.
"Friendly and nice people never tired to answer my stupid questions"
Thomas N on September 2022
J Corrigan Lightning Rods Has been in business for over 50 plus years. We specialize in all your lighting rod needs. We also provide high quality customer service. We do service in the states of Texas, Colorado, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Mississippi and Alabama. Please give us a call today.
"Friendly and nice people never tired to answer my stupid questions"
Our Company provides a one-stop solution for all of your voice, internet, and telecom needs. Leveraging the Cloud we provide your Office state-of-the-art telephones for little or no upfront cost striving to keep your monthly costs the same. Sound too good to be true? Give us a call and we will show you how.
"Telephone System - Install or Upgrade - For Business
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Anthony O on September 2025
Our Company provides a one-stop solution for all of your voice, internet, and telecom needs. Leveraging the Cloud we provide your Office state-of-the-art telephones for little or no upfront cost striving to keep your monthly costs the same. Sound too good to be true? Give us a call and we will show you how.
"Telephone System - Install or Upgrade - For Business
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The modern suburban and small town home of today has become an ideal lightning target. The home owner would do well to recognize lightning for the destructive force that it is and protect against this major life and fire hazard. Donohue's Lightning Rods is based in Missouri, near the factory where most of the residential and commercial lightning rod supplies are manufactured. Jim travels regularly to Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and New York. Call today to find out when Jim will be in your area. For installations outside Missouri, Kansas, or Texas, Jim waits until there are a few customers lined up, thus being able to provide the same quality services at affordable prices. **WE DO NOT DO ELECTRICAL SERVICES.** (ONLY LIGHTNING RODS)
"The job was beautifully and professionally done. I have a zero scape yard and the gentleman was concerned about disturbing the gravel when putting the rod into the ground. WOW!!!!"
Debra D on June 2025
The modern suburban and small town home of today has become an ideal lightning target. The home owner would do well to recognize lightning for the destructive force that it is and protect against this major life and fire hazard. Donohue's Lightning Rods is based in Missouri, near the factory where most of the residential and commercial lightning rod supplies are manufactured. Jim travels regularly to Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and New York. Call today to find out when Jim will be in your area. For installations outside Missouri, Kansas, or Texas, Jim waits until there are a few customers lined up, thus being able to provide the same quality services at affordable prices. **WE DO NOT DO ELECTRICAL SERVICES.** (ONLY LIGHTNING RODS)
"The job was beautifully and professionally done. I have a zero scape yard and the gentleman was concerned about disturbing the gravel when putting the rod into the ground. WOW!!!!"
OPTIMIZE is your first choice for GENERAC Home Standby Generators. OPTIMIZE is a GENERAC Generator PowerPro PREMIER Dealer, allowing our team to design, install, & service generator projects with the full support of GENERAC. You will find our team will go the second mile for our customers. Our sales process is information based with the goal of educating the customer to make an informed decision. OPTIMIZE is a licensed Electrical & Gas Mechanical Contractor focused on providing Energy Generation technology for our customers. Our broad knowledge base allows us to service all of our customers power generation needs. We have 4 locations across south Louisiana to serve the whole I10 & I12 Corridor. Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Northshore and Kenner. 800.927.4832 [email protected], www.OptimizeGP.com/contact-us.
"We had a 22kw liquid cooled QS Generac installed. Since installation, we have had 3 gas leaks and it wasn’t even working since install. We were told they wouldn’t come out until final walk through and not to worry since there is nothing in the Gulf. Ok, fine. Today was the final walk through and it was not a great experience. We were told that we still owed $600. We gave them a deposit of $600 in March that was to go towards the balance. We have an invoice, sales order and initial contract that all have the same amount owed total. No where does it say the $600 credit was applied, even under the payments/credits section. The only difference was the initial contract has the concrete pad and the recent invoice and sales order had a stand. Still the same amount due. We even called the company before to verify the amount and we’re told that it was $20,108.34= $600 off from deposit. So, that’s the amount we got in a check for them. When I called, I was sent to Craig. He was condescending, rude and outright degrading. When he realized we weren’t going to agree and we’re at an impasse, I apologized saying I was sorry we got here and his response was to tell me that “yes, you are sorry and you should write a check for $600.” He went on to tell me that he didn’t know what world I lived in but he lives in the “real world” and that you pay what you owe. We don’t owe anymore. If we did, the contract, invoice, sales order and phone call should have said so. He even went as far as to say that it’s obvious we don’t have money and so, could not pay the $600. No, I’m just not paying more for what I’ve already paid for. This is not great business and disgusting behavior from a manager. Do better and check your contracts."
Leslie L on October 2022
OPTIMIZE is your first choice for GENERAC Home Standby Generators. OPTIMIZE is a GENERAC Generator PowerPro PREMIER Dealer, allowing our team to design, install, & service generator projects with the full support of GENERAC. You will find our team will go the second mile for our customers. Our sales process is information based with the goal of educating the customer to make an informed decision. OPTIMIZE is a licensed Electrical & Gas Mechanical Contractor focused on providing Energy Generation technology for our customers. Our broad knowledge base allows us to service all of our customers power generation needs. We have 4 locations across south Louisiana to serve the whole I10 & I12 Corridor. Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Northshore and Kenner. 800.927.4832 [email protected], www.OptimizeGP.com/contact-us.
"We had a 22kw liquid cooled QS Generac installed. Since installation, we have had 3 gas leaks and it wasn’t even working since install. We were told they wouldn’t come out until final walk through and not to worry since there is nothing in the Gulf. Ok, fine. Today was the final walk through and it was not a great experience. We were told that we still owed $600. We gave them a deposit of $600 in March that was to go towards the balance. We have an invoice, sales order and initial contract that all have the same amount owed total. No where does it say the $600 credit was applied, even under the payments/credits section. The only difference was the initial contract has the concrete pad and the recent invoice and sales order had a stand. Still the same amount due. We even called the company before to verify the amount and we’re told that it was $20,108.34= $600 off from deposit. So, that’s the amount we got in a check for them. When I called, I was sent to Craig. He was condescending, rude and outright degrading. When he realized we weren’t going to agree and we’re at an impasse, I apologized saying I was sorry we got here and his response was to tell me that “yes, you are sorry and you should write a check for $600.” He went on to tell me that he didn’t know what world I lived in but he lives in the “real world” and that you pay what you owe. We don’t owe anymore. If we did, the contract, invoice, sales order and phone call should have said so. He even went as far as to say that it’s obvious we don’t have money and so, could not pay the $600. No, I’m just not paying more for what I’ve already paid for. This is not great business and disgusting behavior from a manager. Do better and check your contracts."
4LP, LLC specializes in generator maintenance and installation, lightning protection, and surge protection for commercial and residential clients. We are always focused on developing innovative, customer-centric solutions. Experts in the field, we strive to combine the latest and greatest in technology with second-to-none customer service. We are very detailed and quality-oriented, providing outstanding services for each and every project that we handle. We also provide superior service at reasonable prices. Often, a complete lightning protection plan will afford many homeowners a 15% discount on their homeowners policy. Call 4LP, LLC today for scheduling and more information on our services. Company references are available upon customer request.
"Real pros which really counts in such critical systems"
Bruce P on August 2019
4LP, LLC specializes in generator maintenance and installation, lightning protection, and surge protection for commercial and residential clients. We are always focused on developing innovative, customer-centric solutions. Experts in the field, we strive to combine the latest and greatest in technology with second-to-none customer service. We are very detailed and quality-oriented, providing outstanding services for each and every project that we handle. We also provide superior service at reasonable prices. Often, a complete lightning protection plan will afford many homeowners a 15% discount on their homeowners policy. Call 4LP, LLC today for scheduling and more information on our services. Company references are available upon customer request.
"Real pros which really counts in such critical systems"
Solar Alternatives is the Gulf Coast’s leading provider of clean energy solutions, specializing in solar power systems, home battery storage, EV chargers, and energy efficiency upgrades. Our licensed experts design and install turnkey solar and battery systems for homes, businesses, schools, and nonprofits—helping you reduce energy costs, improve resilience, and gain true energy independence. We also provide full maintenance, performance monitoring, and long-term service plans to ensure your system operates at peak performance. Whether you’re looking to protect your home during outages, upgrade your electrical system with SPAN smart panels, or transition your business to renewable power, our team delivers honest communication, reliable craftsmanship, and lasting value on every project.
"They didn't bother to call and set up a time to come to do the work. sent a text 30 minutes before they were coming and since we both work noone was home. they climbed the fence to get into the yard. i won't be calling them back to reinstall my panels. they also parked where they shouldn't have."
joan p on September 2022
Solar Alternatives is the Gulf Coast’s leading provider of clean energy solutions, specializing in solar power systems, home battery storage, EV chargers, and energy efficiency upgrades. Our licensed experts design and install turnkey solar and battery systems for homes, businesses, schools, and nonprofits—helping you reduce energy costs, improve resilience, and gain true energy independence. We also provide full maintenance, performance monitoring, and long-term service plans to ensure your system operates at peak performance. Whether you’re looking to protect your home during outages, upgrade your electrical system with SPAN smart panels, or transition your business to renewable power, our team delivers honest communication, reliable craftsmanship, and lasting value on every project.
"They didn't bother to call and set up a time to come to do the work. sent a text 30 minutes before they were coming and since we both work noone was home. they climbed the fence to get into the yard. i won't be calling them back to reinstall my panels. they also parked where they shouldn't have."
joan p on September 2022
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts
The cost to install a whole-house generator averages at $5,200, but costs can range from $1,500 to $8,900, depending on the type and size of the generator, and the labor required to install it. To find the best deal while still ensuring the unit meets all the needs of your household, hire an electrician to calculate the electrical load of your must-have appliances and electronics beforehand so you don’t pay for more power than you need. As always, be sure to get at least three quotes to find the ideal fit for your needs and budget.
In most cases, there are no tax credits available for home generators. However, that’s a general statement that applies to federal tax credits, so you might have access to state or local tax incentives. You can check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) for more information about your area. If you hire a reliable home generator installer, they should also know if there are any state or local perks you can use to reduce your installation costs, including tax breaks and rebates.
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.
A 1,500 square foot home will likely need a 15kW to 20kW generator. When deciding on whole-house generator size, add up the total wattage of the devices that you’d like to continue running during a power outage. That way, you can ensure you purchase a generator that can power your necessary appliances or medical equipment during an electrical emergency.
Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:
The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.
It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.
Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window.
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