Generator & Backup Power in Modesto, CA
Generac standby generators and battery backup, installed by a licensed team — automatic power when the grid drops, sized for your home and permitted to code.
- Generac automatic standby generators
- Automatic transfer switch
- Whole-home or essential-circuit backup
- Permitted, inspected, gas & electrical coordinated
- Battery backup option (no fuel, no noise)
Licensed C-10 · CSLB #1114918 · Permitted & inspected
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Generator & Backup Power in Modesto, done right
Every job in Modesto starts with a free assessment and your home's Electrical Score, is sized by a real NEC load calculation, and is permitted and inspected in Stanislaus County. No guesswork, no cutting corners.
Generac automatic standby generators
Automatic transfer switch
Whole-home or essential-circuit backup
Permitted, inspected, gas & electrical coordinated
Battery backup option (no fuel, no noise)
What does generator installation cost in Modesto?
Full cost guide →Most whole-home Generac standby installs in our area land around $14,000–$20,000, permitted, with the automatic transfer switch.
Typical range for the Stanislaus County area, not a quote. Your exact price comes from a free assessment.
Permits & your utility in Modesto
In Modesto, electric service is Modesto Irrigation District (MID), and building permits are issued by City of Modesto. We pull the permit on every generator installation, coordinate the service and meter to MID's MID Electric Service Guides — Residential Service Guide (of 8 guides), and pass inspection, so it's safe, legal, and protects your home's value.
Your local generator installation team in Stanislaus County
Astral is a licensed C-10 electrical contractor. We know the local building departments and utilities, pull every permit, and stand behind the work. Modesto homeowners get the same licensed, warrantied generator installation we'd put in our own home.
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Other electrical services in Modesto
Not sure what your Modesto home needs?
Start with your home's Electrical Score: a licensed C-10 electrician grades your panel, service and wiring 0 to 100 for safety and capacity. Know before you buy an EV, add solar, or sell.
generator installation in Modesto: FAQ
What size generator do I need in Modesto?+
It depends on the circuits you want to keep running. We size the generator (or battery) to your home's real load and your priorities — whole-home or just the essentials.
Do you handle the permit and transfer switch?+
Yes — we install the automatic transfer switch, coordinate gas and electrical, and permit and inspect the whole job in Stanislaus County.
Generator & Backup Power in Modesto?
Book your free assessment with a licensed C-10 electrician today.