Generator installation and service in Stuart, FL

Free estimates from licensed contractors who work in Stuart, the Martin County seat on the St. Lucie River.

Stuart is in Martin County, so permits and inspections go through Martin County or the City of Stuart rather than St. Lucie County. The rules for generators are the same in spirit, but the office, the forms and the timeline can differ.

Waterfront and flood areas

A lot of Stuart is close to the river and the water, which means flood zones are a real concern. A generator placed too low can be flooded by the same storm it is supposed to help you survive. Elevation, or a raised pad, may be called for. The contractor and the building department will tell you what applies to your address.

Power outages

FPL serves most of Stuart. Downed trees and flooded equipment are a common cause of long outages after a storm. Many owners also run a sump pump, a well pump or medical equipment that cannot stop, and that is the usual reason people decide to get a standby generator.

Fuel

Natural gas is not available on every street, so propane tanks are common here too. Tanks must keep specific distances from the house and property lines, and the contractor checks this before the permit. See propane and natural gas hookups.

If you already own a portable unit, a transfer switch or interlock is a lower cost way to use it safely.

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Before you call

It helps to know whether your street has natural gas, where your electric panel and meter are, and whether you are in an HOA. None of that is required, but it gives the contractor a head start.