Top-rated generator install pros.

Get matched with top generator install pros in Monterey, MA

Enter your ZIP and get matched with up to 5 pros

Verified Reviews for Generator Install pros in Monterey, MA

*The Angi rating for Generator Install companies in Monterey, MA is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Generator Install needs.

*The HomeAdvisor rating for Generator Install companies in Monterey, MA is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Generator Install needs.

Last update on October 25, 2025

Find Generator install pros in Monterey

Avatar for Anchor Electric Motor, LLC

Anchor Electric Motor, LLC

687 Silver Street
4.79(
43
)
•Approved Pro

Anchor Electric Motor, LLC

687 Silver Street
4.79(
43
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
75 years of experience

Anchor Electric Motor LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"The gentleman who showed up was prompt and very courteous, but unfortunately that was the only positive thing I can say.He was here for 40 minutes, charged me 200 dollars and told me he couldnâ t fix it in my garage, because the oil was sludge and he may or may not be able to fix it, but he would have to take it back to the shop and it would cost me 80 dollars an hour to try to fix it.When I gave him a check for his time and asked for a receipt, he looked at me like I was asking for a kidney, and wrote something down on apiece of notebook paper, which was supposed to be a receipt.It was not an invoice with the company name or any reference to their business license.I later received an explanation from somebody in the office, that they would send me an invoice for the work done.I have never had any contractor not present a proper business receipt to me when I have given them a check, prior to this."

Mark L on February 2021

Anchor Electric Motor LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"The gentleman who showed up was prompt and very courteous, but unfortunately that was the only positive thing I can say.He was here for 40 minutes, charged me 200 dollars and told me he couldnâ t fix it in my garage, because the oil was sludge and he may or may not be able to fix it, but he would have to take it back to the shop and it would cost me 80 dollars an hour to try to fix it.When I gave him a check for his time and asked for a receipt, he looked at me like I was asking for a kidney, and wrote something down on apiece of notebook paper, which was supposed to be a receipt.It was not an invoice with the company name or any reference to their business license.I later received an explanation from somebody in the office, that they would send me an invoice for the work done.I have never had any contractor not present a proper business receipt to me when I have given them a check, prior to this."

Mark L on February 2021

B & M Electric

204 Hillside Road
New on AngiNew on Angi
•Approved Pro

B & M Electric

204 Hillside Road
New on AngiNew on Angi
•Approved Pro
39 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Established in 1988 by father and son, Bill (B) & Mark (M), currently run by 3rd generation electrician, Dan. Electrically, we've done it all, electricity is in our blood. From service upgrades, home remodels, new house builds, commercial spaces, apartment complexes, billboards to solar fields, wind turbines, machine and control panel builds, industrial work. B&M built the machines that make the tinfoil lids to your Danon Yogurt products. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

Established in 1988 by father and son, Bill (B) & Mark (M), currently run by 3rd generation electrician, Dan. Electrically, we've done it all, electricity is in our blood. From service upgrades, home remodels, new house builds, commercial spaces, apartment complexes, billboards to solar fields, wind turbines, machine and control panel builds, industrial work. B&M built the machines that make the tinfoil lids to your Danon Yogurt products. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

Avatar for Digital City Technology, Inc.

Digital City Technology, Inc.

68 Mountain Gate Road
5.00(
5
)
•Approved Pro

Digital City Technology, Inc.

68 Mountain Gate Road
5.00(
5
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

Digital City Technology, Inc. (Digital City) is based in Ashland, MA, supporting greater Boston and New England since 2008. We are a Telecommunications, Network, Low Voltage and Fiber Optic professional service provider. Digital City installs VOIP Phone systems, LAN/WAN, IP Surveillance and Audio/Visual Systems. We specialize in Phone/Internet cutovers, Data Center installations, Network and System design, CAT 5 & 6 and Fiber Optic cabling, Structured Cabling and Wireless Internet implementation. Digital City has participated in Technology Roll-outs for Fortune 500 companies and performed Technology, Network and Wi-Fi deployments, VOIP installs etc. Our main goal is to provide cost-justifiable, top quality IT services designed to meet business, customer and user demands.

"Low voltage work was clean and labeled!"

Shane H on February 2020

Digital City Technology, Inc. (Digital City) is based in Ashland, MA, supporting greater Boston and New England since 2008. We are a Telecommunications, Network, Low Voltage and Fiber Optic professional service provider. Digital City installs VOIP Phone systems, LAN/WAN, IP Surveillance and Audio/Visual Systems. We specialize in Phone/Internet cutovers, Data Center installations, Network and System design, CAT 5 & 6 and Fiber Optic cabling, Structured Cabling and Wireless Internet implementation. Digital City has participated in Technology Roll-outs for Fortune 500 companies and performed Technology, Network and Wi-Fi deployments, VOIP installs etc. Our main goal is to provide cost-justifiable, top quality IT services designed to meet business, customer and user demands.

"Low voltage work was clean and labeled!"

Shane H on February 2020

Mack and son electric

12 Shady Ln
4.64(
11
)

Mack and son electric

12 Shady Ln
4.64(
11
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Mack and Sons Electric is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity, bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction, is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Dominic removed old wiring and electric fixtures in my cabin. He installed all new wiring, inside and outside lights, and designated outlets for items like a microwave oven and future hot water heater. My contractor was impressed with the quality of Dominic's electrical rough-in. After the insulation and sheetrock were completed, he returned to add all the fixtures, switchplates, smoke detector, etc. Everything looks great. I've used Dominic a couple of times, and he does a neat, professional job, always responsive to the customer's needs."

Mary S on November 2019

Mack and Sons Electric is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity, bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction, is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Dominic removed old wiring and electric fixtures in my cabin. He installed all new wiring, inside and outside lights, and designated outlets for items like a microwave oven and future hot water heater. My contractor was impressed with the quality of Dominic's electrical rough-in. After the insulation and sheetrock were completed, he returned to add all the fixtures, switchplates, smoke detector, etc. Everything looks great. I've used Dominic a couple of times, and he does a neat, professional job, always responsive to the customer's needs."

Mary S on November 2019

Avatar for Comalli Electric Inc

Comalli Electric Inc

111 Exchange St
4.90(
29
)

Comalli Electric Inc

111 Exchange St
4.90(
29
)
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our local and highly trained team at Comalli Group, Inc. is an experienced, full-service electrical company delivering high-quality services to residential, commercial, and industrial properties in Albany, Latham, and surrounding areas. With nearly 40 years of industry experience, we provide a wide array of energy solutions, including electrical installation and upgrades, solar panel installation, LED lighting installation, generator installation, surveillance and communication system installation, and more! Our electricians provide free estimates as well as same-day appointments, to get your property up and running in no time. We specialize in completely customized solutions, with a team dedicated solely to property evaluation and design, so you can be confident that your new systems will be reliable and fit seamlessly with the rest of your space.

"EXCELLENT! We needed lights installed around the outside of our house. Comalli’s electricians are very professional, neat and friendly. They will be returning for another job inside the house as well. We will be contacting Comalli for any and all future electrical work needed."

Dina C on October 2021

Our local and highly trained team at Comalli Group, Inc. is an experienced, full-service electrical company delivering high-quality services to residential, commercial, and industrial properties in Albany, Latham, and surrounding areas. With nearly 40 years of industry experience, we provide a wide array of energy solutions, including electrical installation and upgrades, solar panel installation, LED lighting installation, generator installation, surveillance and communication system installation, and more! Our electricians provide free estimates as well as same-day appointments, to get your property up and running in no time. We specialize in completely customized solutions, with a team dedicated solely to property evaluation and design, so you can be confident that your new systems will be reliable and fit seamlessly with the rest of your space.

"EXCELLENT! We needed lights installed around the outside of our house. Comalli’s electricians are very professional, neat and friendly. They will be returning for another job inside the house as well. We will be contacting Comalli for any and all future electrical work needed."

Dina C on October 2021

LifeStyles Electric, Inc.

5.00(
1
)

LifeStyles Electric, Inc.

5.00(
1
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a talented, loyal & highly motivated MASTER Electrical shop. We strive on Keeping our customers happy with our Innovative and positive electrical business outlook. We tend to be carried by General Contractors looking to use our services on a bid, or Time and Material basis.

We are a talented, loyal & highly motivated MASTER Electrical shop. We strive on Keeping our customers happy with our Innovative and positive electrical business outlook. We tend to be carried by General Contractors looking to use our services on a bid, or Time and Material basis.

Beth Finlayson Licensed Electrician

Finlayson
4.95(
117
)

Beth Finlayson Licensed Electrician

Finlayson
4.95(
117
)
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

My name is Beth Finlayson and I am the owner of this electrical business. I run a small business out of Woburn MA and have been in the trade for over a decade now. My company always strives to be prompt, professional, and yet still maintain reasonable rates.

"Beth did a great job installing new motion sensor lights on my property. Her customer service and communication was excellent. We arranged the entire job via text and email. She was very responsive to my questions and gave great advise. I will hire her again the next time I need a licensed electrician."

Dan F on January 2021

My name is Beth Finlayson and I am the owner of this electrical business. I run a small business out of Woburn MA and have been in the trade for over a decade now. My company always strives to be prompt, professional, and yet still maintain reasonable rates.

"Beth did a great job installing new motion sensor lights on my property. Her customer service and communication was excellent. We arranged the entire job via text and email. She was very responsive to my questions and gave great advise. I will hire her again the next time I need a licensed electrician."

Dan F on January 2021

Showing 1-10 of 22
Generator Install questions, answered by experts

In most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

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.

The Monterey, MA homeowners’ guide to generator installs

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

See all articles

What do you need done? We’ll find top pros.
  • 🌱 "Mow a small front yard"
  • 🛠 "Fix a leaking pipe under the sink"
  • 🏠 "Repair shingles on an asphalt roof"