Generator Installation in Garland, TX
Garland, TX is a thriving suburb of Dallas known for its parks, schools, and welcoming neighborhoods. Grasten installs and services standby generators here from our Dallas facility, part of our Dallas service area.
Garland Outage History
Why Garland Homeowners Act
The May 28, 2024 storms knocked out power to some 35,000 Garland Power & Light customers, plus about 7,000 Garland customers on Oncor's lines, and 8,700 GP&L customers were still out that evening. Winter Storm Uri in February 2021 left nearly 254,000 Oncor customers in Dallas County without power on the afternoon of February 16, many for days in subfreezing cold. The October 2019 tornado outbreak cut power to nearly 140,000 Oncor customers overnight, and more than 80,000 were still out the next afternoon.
Garland at a Glance
Power Outage Profile
The local details that shape your install: who runs the grid, who issues the permit, and which gas partners are in your area.
Garland Power & Light, the city-owned utility, serves about 85 percent of Garland and runs its own outage map; Oncor serves the edges of the city. GP&L customers are not in the retail-choice market.
The City of Garland Building Inspection Department issues the permit at 800 Main Street, with submissions Monday to Friday. Grasten pulls the permit with a licensed electrician and schedules the inspections.
Atmos Energy's Mid-Tex Division runs the gas mains in Garland. Streets without a main use a propane tank.
May 28, 2024 storms: some 35,000 Garland Power & Light customers lost power, plus about 7,000 Garland customers on Oncor's lines, and 8,700 GP&L customers were still out that evening.
Why Garland Chooses Grasten
What Makes Us Different
Multi Brand Dealer
Garland homes with Atmos gas at the street can run any of the four brands we sell. In our showroom you can hear a running Kohler, the quietest of the group by a few decibels, beside Cummins, Generac and Briggs & Stratton.
Four Brands, One Recommendation
12 Year Power Plus Warranty
Garland Power & Light serves about 85 percent of the city, and the warranty reads the same on its lines as on Oncor's. Generac air-cooled units get 12 years on parts, labor, travel and major components, kept active by yearly upkeep from our technicians.
12 Years of Full Coverage
Customized Mobile Fleet
Some 35,000 Garland Power & Light customers lost power on May 28, 2024, and 8,700 were still out that evening. Our Dallas facility is about 3 miles away, and every van that leaves it carries the parts most likely to be needed.
Ready to Roll
Typically 30 to 90 days from estimate to power on, depending on City of Garland permit timelines. Grasten pulls the permit with a licensed electrician and schedules the inspections. See all six differentiators and the full process on the Dallas page ›
Garland Pricing
What Does a Generator Cost in Garland?
A whole home generator in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro costs $7,000 to $25,000+, installed. Here's where most Garland homes land.
Essential circuits (lights, fridge, AC unit)
Most homes under 3,000 sq ft (full house)
Larger homes, multiple HVAC zones
Large homes, home offices, medical equipment
Prices include equipment, in-house installation, transfer switch, City of Garland permit fees, and our 12-year warranty. Where a Atmos gas main reaches your street, a natural gas connection typically adds minimal cost compared with a propane tank installation.
Because Grasten Power installs with our own crews instead of subcontractors, we cut out the outside markup that pushes installation costs higher at other companies. As a multi brand dealer, we match you with the unit that fits your home and budget rather than the only one on the shelf. The result is a higher quality installation at a fair price.
Dallas Hub
Part of Our Dallas Region
Full pricing guide, the four-brand comparison, and the complete regional FAQ.
Also Serving Near Garland
Also serving Rowlett, Wylie, Balch Springs and the rest of Dallas County.
Frequently Asked Questions
Garland Generator Questions, Answered
Do I need a permit to install a generator in Garland?
Yes. The permit comes from the City of Garland Building Inspection Department at 800 Main Street, first floor; submissions are taken Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. A Garland address outside the city limits goes through the Dallas County Department of Unincorporated Area Services (permits through the MGO portal). Grasten pulls the permit with a licensed electrician and schedules the inspections.
What knocks out power in Garland?
Spring and summer storms with straight-line wind and hail, the occasional tornado, and the kind of winter event that took the ERCOT grid down statewide. The May 28, 2024 storms knocked out power to some 35,000 Garland Power & Light customers, plus about 7,000 Garland customers on Oncor’s lines, and 8,700 GP&L customers were still out that evening. Winter Storm Uri in February 2021 left nearly 254,000 Oncor customers in Dallas County without power on the afternoon of February 16, many for days in subfreezing cold. A standby generator starts on its own within seconds and runs until Garland Power & Light restores service.
Is natural gas available at my Garland address?
Often, yes. Atmos Energy serves Garland. Where there is no gas main on your street, the generator runs on propane from a tank on your property. We confirm which applies during the free estimate.
Will my Garland HOA allow a whole home generator?
Many HOAs require architectural approval before installation. Grasten Power prepares the application package and goes through the review process for you, so you are not chasing board approvals on your own.
How fast can Grasten reach Garland for repairs?
Garland is served from our Dallas facility at 10840 Sanden Dr B, about 3 miles away. Our service vehicles are built out for first visit repairs and stocked with the parts that come up most, and our dispatch runs 24/7 with a live phone.
Get Started
Prepare Now Before the Next Storm
Free Garland estimate. We pull the permits, then install and service your generator.