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Q: What size generator do I need for a 2,500-square-foot house?

• <div><p>A home that is 2,500 square feet will likely need a 20kW to 25kW generator. Consult your local generator installer to confirm the generator size needed to power your home before purchasing a new one. Be sure to consider how much power your necessary devices need to run.</p></div>

Q: Do you need a permit to install a whole-house generator?

• <div><p>In many cases, you&rsquo;ll need a permit or basic inspection to install one of these large generators. Since they include significant alterations to your home electrical system and many produce exhaust fumes, local governments often require jumping through a few hoops for general safety purposes. Your installer may be able to help you with these permits.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to set up utilities?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: Can you use biofuel in a whole-house generator?

• <div><p>In some situations, yes. Never try to put biofuel into any home generator without checking the specifics first. If a generator has the ability to run on diesel, it can also run pure biofuel (the clear kind made from seed oils, for example). But if you are using biofuel made from animal fats or vegetable oils, the generator will need significant modifications before it can handle a sludgier type of biofuel.</p></div>

Q: What is the life expectancy of a whole house generator?

• <div><p>Whole-house generators can last<b> 20 to 40 years</b> with normal operation and proper maintenance. If you look up the specifications for your generator, you may be able to find a lifespan rated in hours of operation. Life expectancy will vary depending on how often and for how long you use the generator each year. Choosing a fuel with low impact like natural gas or diesel can help generators last as long as possible.</p></div>

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Last update on January 20, 2026

Reviewed in November 2024
Excellent job, high quality windows with professional installation
Mad City Windows & Baths
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Reviewed in June 2024
Where to even start. This company is leaps and bounds ahead of the competition. I recently hired Gervais Contracting to install a new driveway and handle the dirt work for a new garage. The proposed shed pad area was about 8 feet lower than the house grade. I consulted five other excavation...
Gervais Contracting, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2022
This is a respectful company from start to finish. They installed the product with quality and cleaned it up after the job was done. He keeps schedules, is very professional, and has great service. They are very respectful that will find a great solution for you.
Black Dog Construction and Remodeling, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2022
Clark Companies of MN did an AMAZING job installing our gravel driveway. They took their time and made sure it was exactly how we wanted it. The guys asked us along the way how we liked it, of course we said we loved it! Weâ ve been living in our new build for about 8 months with use of only...
Clark Companies, Inc
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Reviewed in January 2021
We were very pleased with Northland Fence, they told us how and when they could complete our project, and they kept to that schedule. The employees we dealt with were all very helpful and considerate. The job included teardown and removal of our old fence, then the installation of our new fence....
Northland Fence Minnesota
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Reviewed in August 2019
Joe from St. Croix Kitchen and Bath and Jeremy Miller (Equity Tile) together went above and beyond to install a back splash in our kitchen and in our laundry room. Both of them couldnâ t have been more helpful and polite. Jeremy did the actual installation. He arrived at 9 in the morning and...
St. Croix Kitchen & Bath, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2018
I contracted with Jesse to replace the deck boards, stairway boards, and railings for my 10' x 40' second story deck. Eventually all was replaced, though timeframe wasn't as stated. Unfortunately, Jesse provided extremely incorrect information regarding the lumber. The lumber installed was KDAT...
J&J Northwoods Construction Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2018
From planning my the layout for our kitchen remodel, to building the custom cabinetry, installation of granite countertops, and installing a beautiful solid surface backsplash, First Class did a spectacular job. Cory was great to work with turning my tiny dated galley kitchen barely big enough...
First Class Creations, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2018
Kevin along with the his installation crew were great to work with. They were prompt on everything, quickly finished the project ahead of time. The price was very reasonable and was definitely worth the finished result.
NJR Seamless Gutters
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Reviewed in June 2017
Victor was very responsive and made the process straight forward. Double checked the amount of tile ordered was correct. Install went very well and the floor looks amazing.
Metro Floors
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