Generator Installation in Mesquite, TX
Mesquite, TX is known as the Rodeo Capital of Texas and offers residents great schools, parks, and easy access to Dallas. Grasten installs and services standby generators here from our Dallas facility, part of our Dallas service area.
Mesquite Outage History
Why Mesquite Homeowners Act
The May 28, 2024 storms put more than 340,000 Oncor customers in Dallas County in the dark by noon, and 248,000 were still out at 10 p.m. Across North Texas more than 650,000 Oncor customers lost power that day. 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.
Mesquite 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.
Oncor owns the poles and wires in Mesquite. You choose a retail electric provider; Oncor restores outages.
The City of Mesquite Building Inspection Division issues the permit through its Citizen Self Service portal, where the contractor registers first and then applies. Grasten pulls the permit with a licensed electrician and schedules the inspections.
Atmos Energy's Mid-Tex Division runs the gas mains in Mesquite. Streets without a main use a propane tank.
May 28, 2024 storms: more than 340,000 Oncor customers in Dallas County were without power by noon, and 248,000 were still out at 10 p.m.
Why Mesquite Chooses Grasten
What Makes Us Different
Multi Brand Dealer
Oncor owns the wires in Mesquite, but what your house asks of a generator is yours alone. At our showroom you can hear a Kohler running next to a Generac, Cummins or Briggs & Stratton, then we size the choice at home.
Four Brands, One Recommendation
12 Year Power Plus Warranty
Before any Mesquite install, our licensed electrician registers in the city's Citizen Self Service portal and pulls the permit. The Generac air-cooled unit that follows is covered for 12 years on labor, travel, parts and major components, with $1,499 of value at no charge.
12 Years of Full Coverage
Customized Mobile Fleet
In February 2021, Winter Storm Uri took power from nearly 254,000 Oncor customers in Dallas County. Mesquite is about 12 miles from our Dallas facility, and each van rolls out stocked for first-visit repairs, with a real person answering our phone 24/7.
Ready to Roll
Typically 30 to 90 days from estimate to power on, depending on City of Mesquite 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 ›
Mesquite Pricing
What Does a Generator Cost in Mesquite?
A whole home generator in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro costs $7,000 to $25,000+, installed. Here's where most Mesquite 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 Mesquite 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 Mesquite
Also serving Balch Springs, Seagoville, Forney and the rest of Dallas County.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mesquite Generator Questions, Answered
Do I need a permit to install a generator in Mesquite?
Yes. The permit comes from the City of Mesquite Building Inspection Division, Planning and Development Services, at 1515 North Galloway Avenue; the contractor registers a professional license in the city’s Citizen Self Service portal and then applies for the permit there. A Mesquite 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 Mesquite?
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 put more than 340,000 Oncor customers in Dallas County in the dark by noon, and 248,000 were still out at 10 p.m. Across North Texas more than 650,000 Oncor customers lost power that day. A standby generator starts on its own within seconds and runs until Oncor restores service.
Is natural gas available at my Mesquite address?
Often, yes. Atmos Energy serves Mesquite. 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 Mesquite 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 Mesquite for repairs?
Mesquite is served from our Dallas facility at 10840 Sanden Dr B, about 12 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 Mesquite estimate. We pull the permits, then install and service your generator.