I am a retired engineer and have been involved with industrial trades most of my life. Having all traded for projects across N America. TV highlights the bad ones but I can tell you there are many good ones that are proud of the work they do and go out of the way to showcase their skills, such is the team from Remarkable Electric. Frank and Andrew and the rest of their crew have installed a whole house backup generator in addition I decided to upgrade the house and workshop service requirements up to 200amp. They were not the lowest price but they were the best choice for my requirements Comparing several quotes there was a significantly different approach from Frank, the placement of the generator on the property and it's supplier. I chose a Champion generator which are world wide with Canadian Head office in Burlington Ont. Unlike the most advertised brand. Backup is only of value if it works when you need it and if it doesn't how long will it take to get parts! Our border with the USA is not as it once was. Through out this installation the crew have been very professional cleaning up as they proceeded Even replacing my can of bug spray after killing a nest of yellow jackets which had nested in the outside service. I have no problem recommending Remarkable Electric and you can be confident that whatever tasks you contract with them you will be completely satisfied
Backup Power & Generators in Hamilton & Niagara
Generac, Champion and Briggs and Stratton standby generators, installed and serviced by licensed electricians. Never lose power again.
About This Service
Hamilton and Niagara lose power to ice storms, high winds and summer thunderstorms, and a long outage can mean a flooded basement, a cold house or a freezer of spoiled food. A standby generator sits outside on a pad, runs on natural gas or propane and starts on its own within seconds of an outage through an automatic transfer switch. For homes that do not need everything covered, a GenerLink lets a portable generator feed your panel safely through the meter, and battery backup can carry a few critical circuits quietly.
The right system starts with what you need to keep running. Some homes choose essential circuits: the furnace, fridge, sump pump and some lights. Others want the whole home covered, air conditioning included. We measure your load, size the generator from that list and handle the whole job: the pad, the transfer switch and wiring, the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) permit and inspection, and the gas connection through a licensed gas fitter. We also look after start-up, warranty service and yearly maintenance for the brands we carry.
Brands We Install
We install and service these standby generator brands. Under each logo is the label its manufacturer's own dealer locator shows for our business.
Generac
Briggs and Stratton
Champion
GenerLink Installation Available
The easiest way to connect a portable generator to your home. No transfer switch or sub-panel needed. Connects directly to your meter base. Plug in and power up in seconds.
What We Do
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Whole-Home Standby Generators
Automatic power within seconds of an outage. Generac, Briggs & Stratton, and Champion systems available.
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GenerLink Installation
Easy generator connection to your electrical panel. No transfer switch or sub-panel needed. Plug in and power up.
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Portable Generator Transfer Switches
Safely connect a portable generator to your home with a code-compliant transfer switch.
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Battery Backup Systems
Clean, quiet backup power for critical circuits without fuel or noise.
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Automatic Transfer Switches
Seamless switchover when power goes out: your generator starts and connects automatically.
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Generator Maintenance
Annual maintenance to keep your generator ready when you need it most.
What's Included
In-Home Load Assessment
We list what you want powered, check your panel and calculate the generator size you need.
Generator and Transfer Switch
The generator and an automatic transfer switch that starts it and takes over when the grid fails.
Pad and Placement
A level pad placed to meet the required clearances from windows, doors and air intakes.
Electrical Connection
Wiring between the generator, the transfer switch and your panel, every connection secured and labelled.
Gas Connection
Natural gas or propane connected by a licensed gas fitter, coordinated by us.
Permits and ESA Inspection
The ESA permit and inspection, plus the gas permit when new gas piping goes in.
Start-Up and Testing
A simulated outage to confirm the switch-over works, and the weekly self-test set up.
Signs You Need It
Outages Are Common Where You Live
Parts of Hamilton on the escarpment and in the older lower city lose power more often, and rural lines can stay down longer.
Someone Relies on Medical Equipment
CPAP machines, oxygen concentrators and home dialysis need power through the night.
Your Sump Pump Runs Often
With Hamilton's clay soils and high water table, a sump pump that stops in a storm can mean a flooded basement.
You Are Often Away
A standby generator starts whether you are home or not. A portable one needs someone there to start it.
A Portable Generator With No Safe Hookup
Cords through a window are awkward, and backfeeding through an outlet is illegal. A GenerLink or a transfer switch fixes that.
How It Works
Consultation and Load Assessment
We visit, look at your panel, list what you want powered, calculate the size and pick the best spot for the unit.
Quote and Permits
You get a written quote. Once you approve it, we apply for the ESA permit, and the gas permit if new piping is needed.
Installation
The pad goes in, the generator is placed, the transfer switch is installed beside your panel and wired, and a licensed gas fitter connects the fuel.
Testing and ESA Inspection
We simulate an outage to check the switch-over and set the weekly exercise run. Then the ESA inspects the work.
What Affects the Price
Type of System
A GenerLink with a portable generator costs a fraction of a standby installation. A battery system costs more than either.
Generator Size
A unit that covers the whole home, air conditioning included, costs more than one sized for essential circuits.
Distance to the Panel
The farther the generator sits from the panel, the longer the wire run.
Fuel Supply
A longer gas line, a gas supply that needs more capacity, or a propane tank adds to the job.
Panel Condition
An older panel may need upgrading before the transfer switch can be connected.
Why Homeowners Choose Remarkable
Family-Owned & Local
A local Hamilton family that treats your home like our own. No subcontractors, ever.
Flat-Rate Pricing
The price we quote is the price you pay. No hourly surprises, no hidden fees. Guaranteed.
Lifetime Warranty
Every job backed by our lifetime workmanship warranty. If our work fails, we fix it free.
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on what you want to keep running. A home usually chooses between essential circuits (furnace, fridge, sump pump, some lights) and whole-home coverage. A business lists its critical loads. We measure and size from that list.
At least once a year, plus its weekly self-test. Oil, filters, battery and fuel supply are checked on a schedule, and we offer maintenance plans for homes and businesses.
Yes. An Electrical Safety Authority permit and inspection are required, and the gas connection is coordinated with a licensed gas fitter. Both are part of our installation.
From the first visit to the final ESA sign-off, a typical installation takes two to four weeks, mostly waiting on permits and equipment. The electrical connection itself usually takes a full day at your home.
No. Backfeeding a generator through an outlet is illegal and can electrocute utility workers on the lines. Connect it through a transfer switch or a GenerLink, and always run it outdoors, at least 20 feet from windows and doors, because the exhaust contains deadly carbon monoxide.
For short outages and a few critical circuits, it can be. A single home battery typically stores 10 to 15 kilowatt-hours, which runs a modest 5-kilowatt load for about two to three hours. A natural gas standby generator runs as long as the gas flows, which matters when an ice storm keeps the power off for days. Some homes combine the two.
About two hours. The GenerLink fits between your meter and the meter base, so the utility pulls the meter briefly. We coordinate that, take out the permit and arrange the ESA inspection.
What Customers Say
The electrician was great and I would highly recommend his services. He was able to help me with an issue with my generator that ended up being a much smaller issue than I had thought it was. He was professional and honest and I would certainly use Remarkable's services for any future issues.
We had a few quotes and chose to go with Remarkable on a natural gas Champion standby generator for our house. The team of installers were professional and the installation was completed without any issues. The days of lugging the Honda generator out of the shed are over. Highly recommend using Remarkable for your standby generator installation!
The electrician and his team are great to work with. They're transparent in pricing, reliable in the work that they do and finished projects on time. I worked with them in a few projects from a type 2 Ev charger, battery back up and now natural gas generator. I highly recommend them.
I just had a whole home generator installed the them. They did an amazing job and cleaned up after themselves. They respect your property. Professional service at a fair price. I would highly recommend them if your thinking of installing a generator. Andy explained everything when dine. Thanks Elliot who did the gas. Great team.
This team of installers were punctual and professional. They installed my generator on a blustery winter day and not once did they stop or complain. They cleaned up after the installation and removed all of the garbage, so there was literally no clean up to be done. Andy reviewed all the operations in a language that I could understand not to technical. I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking have a generator installed
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