Get an instant, unbiased estimate in 30 seconds — then compare quotes from licensed local installers. No phone number required to see your price.
Calculate My Cost — FreeAnswer 5 quick questions. Your estimate updates live — no email required.
Typical installed range in Utah for a permitted 18 kW system. Final quotes vary by site conditions.
Match Me With Local Installers →Homeowners get transparent pricing. Installers get ready-to-buy customers. The site sits in the middle.
Answer five questions and see a realistic installed price range for your home and state — before any salesperson is involved.
Browse licensed, insured generator installers near you with verified reviews, or let us match you automatically.
Up to three installers compete for your project. You pick the best price — or walk away. It's free either way.
Takes 30 seconds. No obligation — installers compete for your project.
Licensed & insured standby generator specialists near you.
Straight answers to the questions every generator buyer asks — costs, sizing, and fuel choice.
Real 2026 installed prices for Salt Lake City, Provo–Orem, Ogden and St. George — by size, with permits and gas work included.
Wattage tables, kW recommendations by home size, and the load-management trick that can save you $2,500.
Installed cost, cost per hour of runtime, and reliability — compared honestly, with a decision framework.
The SEO content engine — each answer targets a search query that buyers type.
Most homeowners pay $6,000–$11,000 for a fully installed and permitted standby system, and $9,500–$24,000 for large homes or complex sites. The unit itself is typically $3,000–$6,000, with installation labor adding $3,000–$5,000+.
Essentials-only coverage runs on 10 kW; a typical 2,000 sq ft home needs 14–18 kW; whole-home coverage for 2,500–3,500 sq ft usually means 22–26 kW. Our calculator maps this automatically from what you want powered.
In outage-prone areas, standby generators consistently return value: they protect against spoiled food, frozen pipes, sump-pump failure and lost remote-work days — and real-estate studies suggest they can add ~3–5% to resale value.
If you already have utility natural gas, it's usually the cheapest to run and install. Propane costs more per kWh and may require a tank ($500–$1,800), but works anywhere and stores indefinitely.