Yes, every estimate is completely free, with no pressure to buy. We start with a quick phone consultation to understand your home, your power needs, and any questions you have. From there, we schedule an on-site visit at your convenience. James or a member of our team will walk your property, look at your electrical panel, and talk through fuel options (natural gas or propane) and placement.
You'll receive a written, itemized quote covering equipment, installation, permits, and any additional services. No hidden fees, no surprise add-ons. Take all the time you need to decide. There's no commission-driven sales pitch here, just honest answers from a family business.

Absolutely. Southern Power Generators is fully licensed and insured in Georgia. Our owner, James Hill, holds a Master Electrical Contractor license, the highest level of electrical licensing in the state.

Most HOAs do allow standby generators, but you’ll need to check your community’s specific guidelines. If the generator is for medical needs, approval is typically easier to obtain.

Most installations are completed in a single day, though some take two depending on site complexity. We handle every step: gas line, electrical work, transfer switch, and testing. Your power interruption is typically just 15–30 minutes.

A standby generator runs on natural gas or propane and stays connected to your home's electrical panel through an automatic transfer switch. When it senses a power loss, it starts within seconds and powers your home until the grid is restored. It even runs a brief weekly self-test on its own to make sure it's ready when you need it.

We're proud to be an authorized dealer of Generac, the most trusted name in home backup power and the #1 selling brand of home standby generators in North America. Generac generators are built in the USA, backed by a 5-year limited warranty, and engineered for the kind of reliability Atlanta storm season demands. We carry sizes from 10kW (essential backup) to 26kW (whole-home with multiple HVAC zones), so we can match the right unit to your home.

Generator size depends on what you want to keep running. Most average Atlanta homes choose an 18–22kW unit, which covers full AC, kitchen, laundry, and essentials. Smaller homes can do well with 14kW for essentials only, while larger homes with multiple HVAC zones or EV chargers often need 24kW or more. During a free consultation, we'll walk your property and recommend the exact size that fits.

No, we specialize exclusively in permanent standby generators. They're a longer-term solution that starts automatically when the power goes out, without the hassle of fueling or rolling out a portable unit during a storm.

Yes.  Our service division, Southern Power Experts, offers maintenance plans that keep your generator running year after year. Each plan includes an annual maintenance visit (oil and filter change, spark plug and battery check, fluids, and a full diagnostic test), automatic scheduling so you never have to track it, and priority response between visits. Regular maintenance also keeps your warranty valid and your generator ready when you need it.

We recommend annual maintenance for every standby generator. Most manufacturers (including Generac) require it to keep your warranty valid, and it's the most reliable way to make sure your generator starts when you need it.
Annual service includes oil and filter changes, spark plug and battery checks, a full system test under load, and a complete diagnostic review. Our service division, Southern Power Experts, handles all maintenance and reaches out when yours is due so you don't have to track it. Between services, your generator runs a brief weekly self-test on its own.

They're actually quite affordable to own and operate. Standby generators run on natural gas or propane, two of the most affordable backup fuels available. If your home has natural gas service, your generator connects directly to the existing line, so there's no fuel tank to refill or store. Propane is also an option for homes without a gas line, and we make it easy: we install the tank for you and coordinate with the propane company for refills, so you never have to juggle multiple vendors.
Between outages, your generator runs a brief weekly self-test that uses very little fuel, just enough to keep the engine healthy and ready. Beyond that, the main ongoing cost is annual maintenance, a modest expense that keeps your system reliable and your warranty valid.

Yes.  We offer flexible financing through Synchrony, a trusted national lender that partners with Generac for home backup power. Synchrony makes it easy to spread the cost of your generator over manageable monthly payments instead of paying out of pocket upfront. The application is quick and online, and most customers get a decision in minutes. We'll walk you through the current financing options during your free consultation so you can pick the plan that fits your budget.