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Generator Installation

Standby generators sized to your home’s actual load — not oversold. Pad, gas line, transfer switch, and permitting all handled in-house by our licensed mechanical and electrical divisions.

What's included · what's not

The full scope in writing before we start.

Nothing hides behind “allowance TBD.” The fixed-bid proposal lists every line the way it’s going to appear on the invoice. Timeline: 2–4 weeks typical.

Included in the fixed bid

Load calculation + generator sizing
Concrete pad + code-compliant clearances
Gas piping (natural gas or LP)
Automatic transfer switch install
Panel integration + testing

Not included (transparent)

Generator purchase (Generac, Kohler, etc. — owner-supplied or spec'd)
Propane tank supply
Landscape restoration around pad

Timeline

2–4 weeks typical. The exact window is committed in writing at contract signing.

License stack

General Contractor · FL #CGC1525289
Roofing Contractor · FL #CCC1335157
Mechanical Contractor · FL #CMC1251666
Plumbing Contractor · FL #CFC1434398
Electrical Contractor · FL #EC13015530

Why this scope, done under one contract

The reason Dellamano projects finish on the day committed.

01All five licenses, one owner

General, Roofing, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical — every one held personally by Aldo Dellamano.

02Fixed-bid or cost-plus, always in writing

Every project on a written contract — fixed-bid or transparent cost-plus — signed before work starts. No allowance games.

03Self-performed trades

Because we hold every license in-house, structural, MEP, and finish stay on the same schedule.

04One warranty conversation

One contractor, one signature, one number to call when questions come up later.

Frequently asked

Generator Installation · the questions Aldo answers every week.

What size generator do I need?

Depends on connected load — HVAC, well pump, kitchen, home office, security. We do the load calc; we don't upsell you into a bigger unit than your house needs.

More scopes under one contract

Other expertise often paired with Generator Installation.

Recent Generator Installation work

Real projects. Real trades. One signature on every permit.

A cross-section of recent Dellamano Construction Inc. work in scopes adjacent to generator installation across Broward and Palm Beach counties.

Custom Home

Multi-story residence with cascading greenery, concrete facade, and integrated garage.

Waterfront Custom Home

Waterfront home with outdoor living space, private dock, and moored access under palms.

Outdoor Dining

Outdoor dining courtyard with woven chairs and stone pendant lights among palms.

Outdoor Living

Outdoor sectional under olive trees with wooden side tables — coastal-durable finishes.

Outdoor Living

Modern patio with sectional seating, ceiling fans, and tropical landscaping over pool.

Pool & Hardscape

Infinity pool with modern hardscape design at a beachfront property.

Custom Home

Two-story white home with wooden slat accents, pool deck, and integrated hardscape.

Pool Deck

Pool deck with cream loungers, architectural ceiling, and water features.

Generator Installation · under one contract

Fixed price at signing. Delivered on the day committed.

Tell us about the generator installation scope. You’ll hear back promptly with a walk-through scheduled and a path to a written proposal.

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What South Florida Homes Actually Require

Generator installation in Broward and Palm Beach counties involves requirements that differ meaningfully from the rest of the country. Municipalities here enforce Florida Building Code Section 11 for standby systems, which governs transfer switch placement, utility disconnect coordination, and minimum clearances from property lines and HVAC equipment — clearances that are tighter in many coastal and HOA-governed communities.

Homes in flood-zone designations common to eastern Broward and coastal Palm Beach parcels often require the generator pad to be elevated above base flood elevation, adding a concrete stem-wall detail that a mechanical-only contractor cannot self-permit. Because Dellamano holds both a Mechanical Contractor license (FL #CMC1251666) and a General Contractor license (FL #CGC1525289), pad elevation, structural footings, and mechanical rough-in are coordinated on a single permit application rather than sequenced across two separate contractors.

Hurricane season is the primary driver of generator demand in this market. South Florida's utility infrastructure is hardened relative to other regions, but extended outages after major storms remain common in western Broward communities like Parkland, Coral Springs, and Weston — areas where well-pump dependency makes generator sizing particularly consequential. A load calculation that omits a two-ton well pump can result in a generator that trips under real storm conditions.

Florida Building Code clearance and setback rules enforced at local level — varies by municipality

Flood-zone parcels may require elevated pad with structural permit separate from mechanical

HOA communities in western Broward and Palm Beach often require written approval before permit submittal

Utility coordination for transfer switch interconnect follows FPL and Florida Power & Light tariff rules

LP vs. natural gas availability differs block by block in unincorporated Broward — affects spec before purchase

How the Scope Holds Together Under One Contract

Most generator installation breakdowns happen at the handoff between trades. A mechanical contractor finishes gas rough-in, an electrical subcontractor schedules the transfer switch weeks later, and the concrete sub who poured the pad is long gone when the inspector flags a clearance issue. Each contractor points to the others.

Dellamano's structure eliminates that gap. The mechanical license covers gas piping and equipment installation. The electrical license covers the automatic transfer switch, panel integration, and load testing. The general contractor license covers the pad, any structural modifications, and permit coordination with the local building department. When the inspector walks the job, one permit set covers all three trades — and one contractor signature is behind all of it.

The fixed-bid proposal Dellamano provides before work begins itemizes every line that will appear on the final invoice. Load calculation, concrete pad with code-compliant clearances, gas piping, transfer switch installation, panel integration, testing, and permit fees are each listed separately. What is not included is listed just as explicitly: the generator unit itself, propane tank supply if applicable, and landscape restoration around the pad. That boundary is set in writing before any work starts.

Single permit application spanning mechanical, electrical, and structural scope

Load calculation performed before generator is specified — not after purchase

Transfer switch coordinated with FPL interconnect requirements at permit stage

Pad design accounts for flood-zone elevation requirements where applicable

Post-installation load test confirms actual performance before closeout

Common questions

Do I need a permit for generator installation in Broward or Palm Beach County?

Yes — a standby generator installation in both counties requires at minimum a mechanical permit for gas piping and equipment, an electrical permit for the transfer switch and panel work, and often a building permit for the concrete pad. Dellamano pulls and manages all applicable permits in-house. Skipping permits creates title and insurance complications that surface at resale.

Can I buy my own Generac or Kohler unit and have you install it?

Yes. Dellamano's scope covers all the site work — pad, gas line, transfer switch, panel integration, and permitting — whether the generator is owner-supplied or specified through the proposal. The generator unit itself is listed as owner-supplied in the fixed-bid, so the line is clear before anything is ordered. The load calculation happens first to confirm the unit you're considering is correctly sized for your actual connected load.

How long does the full installation take from signed contract to working generator?

The typical window is two to four weeks from contract signing to completed inspection, with the exact schedule committed in writing at contract. The variable most outside anyone's control is permit turnaround time at the local building department, which differs between Broward municipalities and Palm Beach County jurisdictions. Dellamano submits permit applications promptly and follows up directly — the committed completion date accounts for realistic local permit timelines, not optimistic ones.