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Generator Installation · Generac Levels 1-4 Certified

Generator Installation

Full-service standby generator installation across Northern Virginia. Generac authorized dealer; Kohler, Cummins, and Briggs & Stratton also available.

What’s included in a Benfield generator install

  • Site assessment and proper sizing for your home or business load
  • All necessary permits acquired before install (Northern Virginia jurisdictions)
  • Gas-service upgrade applications if your existing supply isn’t sufficient
  • Site preparation and leveling for the generator pad
  • Service cable between transfer switch and main electrical panel
  • Grounding and bonding upgrade to meet current code
  • Installation of high- and low-voltage power and control lines
  • Properly sized gas line with regulator for correct pressure
  • Load-shedding install where required
  • Mobile Link monitoring (cellular / WiFi) setup
  • Factory startup by a certified Benfield technician
  • First-year maintenance contract included
  • 10-year parts, labor & travel warranty backed by Generac (with annual maintenance)

One Class A contractor, end to end

How a Benfield generator installation works

Every step is performed by our own licensed team — no subcontracted trades, no coordination gaps. One contractor owns your project from assessment to walkthrough.

  1. Site assessmentA certified technician evaluates your electrical service, gas supply, and placement options at your property.
  2. Sizing & system selectionLoad calculation determines the right generator size — whole-home or essential circuits — and the right Generac model.
  3. PermittingWe pull the county electrical and mechanical permits and handle every inspection requirement.
  4. Site prep & padCode-compliant concrete or composite pad, set to manufacturer clearance specs.
  5. Generator placementUnit delivered and set — our crews handle placement, including crane work for liquid-cooled units.
  6. Transfer switch installAutomatic transfer switch wired to your panel by our own master electricians.
  7. Gas line & fittingIn-house Master Gas Fitter runs and connects the fuel line — no third-party plumber needed.
  8. Testing & commissioningFull startup, transfer simulation, and load verification before we sign off.
  9. Walkthrough & registrationWe register your warranty, connect Mobile Link monitoring, and walk you through operation.