In Fort Lauderdale, a standby generator has to survive what the storm brings: flooding, king tides and salt air. Xlectrical installs generators and transfer switches placed and protected for coastal conditions.
Updated October 29, 2026
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Yes. A standby generator needs a City of Fort Lauderdale electrical permit and inspection. Xlectrical files it through LauderBuild and meets the inspector; the licensed gas contractor handles the fuel-line permit.
It depends on the generator size, the transfer switch and how far the unit sits from the panel and the fuel supply. Xlectrical gives you a written price after an on-site estimate — free Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm ($299 outside those hours). Call 754-289-8993.
On waterfront and low-lying lots in neighborhoods like the Las Olas Isles, Rio Vista and Harbor Beach, the generator and transfer switch must sit above the flood level the building department requires — often on a raised platform. We plan elevation, setbacks and access before choosing the unit.
Salt air shortens the life of standard enclosures and hardware, so we recommend corrosion-resistant enclosures and stainless fasteners near the water, plus a maintenance plan. Inland neighborhoods like Imperial Point and Coral Ridge have fewer constraints but the same need: keep AC, refrigeration and medical equipment running when FPL power is out.
Xlectrical installs whole-home and essential-circuit standby generators in Fort Lauderdale as a licensed Florida electrical contractor (EC 13014052). We do the load calculation, the pad and placement plan, the automatic transfer switch, all the electrical wiring, the City of Fort Lauderdale permit and the start-up test. The fuel line — natural gas where a gas line reaches the home, or propane from a tank — is run by a licensed gas contractor.
It depends on the house. A 1950s–1960s bungalow in Tarpon River or Victoria Park with one AC system can often be covered by a smaller unit, especially if you only back up the essentials. A large waterfront home on the Las Olas Isles or in Harbor Beach with several AC systems, a pool, a boat lift and dock power usually needs a larger whole-home generator. We do a load calculation first and show you what each size can run.
Already have a generator? We also handle generator maintenance and repair in Fort Lauderdale — near the water, yearly service matters even more.
Generator installations in Fort Lauderdale are permitted through the City's Building Services Division via LauderBuild; gas connections are completed by a licensed gas contractor and inspected separately.
Every standby generator project is quoted in writing after a site visit and load calculation — compare options in our standby vs. portable generator guide.
Learn more about our generator installation services or see everything we do for homes and businesses in Fort Lauderdale.
Often, yes. Equipment on low-lying lots generally must sit at or above the required flood elevation. We confirm the requirement for your address before designing the pad.
It can shorten its life. Near the water we recommend corrosion-resistant enclosures, stainless hardware and regular maintenance.
Individual unit generators usually aren't practical in condo towers. Buildings typically handle emergency power centrally; we can help associations with building-level projects.
It depends on the generator size, whole-home or essential circuits, the transfer switch, the distance to the panel, any pad elevation and the gas line. We give you a written price after a free estimate (Mon–Fri, 8am–4pm).
Smaller older homes can often use a smaller unit; large waterfront homes with several AC systems, a pool and dock power usually need a larger whole-home unit. A load calculation tells us the right size.
The electrical work usually takes one to two days. The permit, the equipment order and the gas line take longer, so the whole project often takes several weeks — plan before hurricane season.
Yes. It runs a short self-test every week, and it should get yearly service — oil, filters, battery and a transfer switch test. Near salt water, also check the enclosure for corrosion.
Yes. We coordinate with building management and associations for access, shutdowns and approvals, and we work inside units as well as on shared equipment when the association authorizes it.
Tell us what you need and we'll schedule a visit with transparent, written pricing.
754-289-8993