Generac Standby Generator Installation in Owen Sound & Grey Bruce
Standby generators from Tobermory to Walkerton. The pad, the wiring, the transfer switch and the startup, by our own crew.
ESA licensed · WSIB covered · Owen Sound based
How a standby generator works
The power drops. The house keeps running.
- 01Power on, from the pole.
- 02The power drops.
- 03The generator starts on its own. Nobody has to be home.
The transfer switch watches the incoming power. When the hydro comes back, it changes over again and shuts the unit down.
Out here, an outage is a week of problems
No water
The well pump is electric.
No heat
The furnace needs power, even if it burns oil or propane.
A freezer full of meat
With nothing keeping it cold.
A sump that stops
And a basement that is next.
A barn that still has to run
Whether or not the hydro is on.
A long wait for the hydro crew
The road crew has a long list before yours.
No power right now? That is a call, not a form.Fire or smoke: call 911 first.Call 519-373-2543Panel old or full? Do both at once. The transfer switch ties into the panel anyway, so it is cheaper than doing it twice. See panel upgrades
Generac generator installation, pad to panel
One crew. Start to finish.
We are electricians, not a generator shop. Bucket trucks and an excavator in the yard, and a Power Line Technician on the crew.
The pad
Where the unit sits outside.
Tom picks the spot
The run
From the unit back to the house.
Wired to code
Transfer switch
Changes the house over on its own.
Automatic
Startup
Started and tested before we leave.
Permit and inspection
Master Electrician · Journeyman Electrician · Power Line Technician · ESA licensed contractor 7017291 · WSIB covered
What we do
Generac installs across Grey Bruce
Four Generac jobs, photographed as they were finished. Tap a photo for the crew’s own words.
Generac, pad to startup
The pad, the wiring and the startup, one crew.
“From the pad to the wiring to the final startup, everything was done to Dunne Power standards.”
A full Generac install
Transfer switch tied in and tested.
“Wrapped up a full Generac install here in Dundalk. Everything tied in clean, tested properly, and ready to carry the home when the power drops.”
A 14 kW Generac
Wired in at the meter on the side of the house.
“14kw Generac installation in pike bay.”
Meter base and transfer switch
A 200 amp meter base and an automatic transfer switch, one job.
“We installed a 200A meter base and an automatic transfer switch.”
Generac generator reviews
From the quote to the startup.
“They installed a new Generac system and did a remarkable job. Dunne was the prime vendor who co-ordinated and managed all the players involved such as the gas professional and Hydro One to name a few.”
Ron J.Google review, August 2026
“Tom and his team recently installed a generac unit at my house and the process was seamless, they organized all the trades and permits, couldn’t be happier with the quality of their work.”
Mike V.Google review, March 2026
“We had a backup generator installed recently and from start to finish it went perfectly, from the quote to the start up Tom stayed on schedule. Very professional company”
John D.Google review, February 2026
Get an estimate on a Generac
Any job. Consider it Dunne.
Tell us about the property: where it is, what is feeding the house now, and what you want to keep running when the power drops.
Call 519-373-2543Emergency? Call, do not fill in a form.
Get a quote
Tell us about the job. Tom or Elaina will get back to you.
How a Generac install works and what it costs
Four steps. One crew.
- 01
You call
Or send the quote form.
- 02
Tom comes out
Where the unit sits, your panel, what you need running.
- 03
One crew installs
Pad, wiring, and the transfer switch into your panel.
- 04
Started and tested
Permit, inspection, and tested before we leave.
What decides the price
- The unit and its size
- The pad
- The run to the house
- The transfer switch
- Panel work, if it needs it
- The fuel connection
- The permit and inspection
There are two numbers, not one: the unit, and everything around it. The second one depends on your property, so Tom looks first and you get one estimate with the whole job in it.
“We needed to upgrade our panel and contacted 3 contractors for estimates. We were very impressed with the professionalism of Dunne’s representative, Tom. He assessed the situation and provided a detailed estimate so we chose Dunne’s.”
Kevin W.Google review, August 2026
Call 519-373-2543Questions
Generac generator questions, answered
Anything else, call 519-373-2543 or use the quote form.
Will a generator run my whole house?
Sometimes yes, sometimes no. It depends on the generator and on what your service can take. Whole home backup means everything stays on. The other way is to pick what matters: the furnace, the well pump, the fridge and the freezer, the sump, and enough light and heat to live normally. A smaller unit carrying the right circuits beats a bigger unit you did not need. Tom works out which one your house is after he has looked at it.
What size generator do I need?
The size comes off what is in the house: the furnace or the heat pump, the well pump, the water heater, the range, the AC, and how much of it you want running at the same time when it is minus twenty. One of the Generac installs on this page is a 14 kW unit. Tom sizes yours after he has seen the panel and the property, and the size goes in the estimate.
What does the transfer switch do?
It is the part that makes a standby generator automatic. When the power goes, it disconnects your house from the grid and puts the generator on. When the power comes back, it changes over again and shuts the unit down. Nobody has to be home. It also keeps a generator from pushing power back up the line to a lineman working on it, which is why this work is inspected.
How much does a Generac cost, installed?
There are two numbers. The unit, which depends on the size. And everything around it: the pad, the run to the house, the transfer switch, the panel work if the panel needs it, the fuel connection, the permit and the inspection. The second number depends on your property, so Tom comes out, looks, and you get one estimate with the whole job in it. Call 519-373-2543 to book that visit.
My panel is old. Should I do it at the same time?
Usually, yes. The transfer switch has to be tied into the panel regardless, the power is coming off either way, and the crew is already there. If your panel is an old fuse box, a Federal Pioneer, or 100 amp with a lot added since, say so when you call. It changes the estimate and it is cheaper than doing it twice.
Is the work inspected?
Yes. Every job gets the permit and the inspection. We are a licensed electrical contractor, ESA licence 7017291, and covered by WSIB.
The power is out and I have no generator. What now?
Call 519-373-2543. Do not fill in the form. Fire or smoke, call 911 first. Downed power line, stay 10 metres back and call 911.
Generac installs, Tobermory to Walkerton
- Owen Sound
- Meaford
- Chatsworth
- Sauble Beach
- Port Elgin
- Southampton
- Tobermory
- Cape Croker
- Chesley
- Durham
- Hanover
- Walkerton
Two of the Generac jobs on this page, Dundalk and Pike Bay, are outside that list. Not on the list? Call 519-373-2543 and ask.
Dunne Power, 786 8th St E, Owen Sound, ON N4K 1L9
Mon to Sat 6am to 10pm, Sun 9am to 5pm