Nor'easters take Charlestown power out for days, not hours. A standby generator starts on its own, carries the circuits that matter, and shuts down when the utility returns. OSB sizes, sets and wires the whole system.
“We had knob-and-tube in the attic and our insurer was getting nervous. They rewired in stages so we never lost power for more than a few hours at a time.”
“Fan on a vaulted ceiling that two handymen said couldn't be done. Right downrod, right box, level and silent.”
“Whole-house LED retrofit across our warehouse. Our lighting bill dropped and you can finally read labels on the top rack.”
It depends on whether you want essential circuits or the whole house. A typical Charlestown single-family runs well on 18-24kW for whole-house coverage; essentials-only systems can be half that.
Usually one to two days of electrical work once the pad is set and the fuel line is run.
Both. Natural gas is simplest where Charlestown has a service line; propane is the answer where it doesn't.
Yes — the automatic transfer switch senses the outage, starts the unit, transfers the load, and switches back when utility power is stable.
We do. Annual testing, oil and filter service, and battery replacement are all available in Charlestown.
New boxes, remotes, high ceilings
See serviceCKT 60ALevel 2 and Tesla Wall Connector
See serviceCKT 24/7No power, sparks, burning smell
See serviceCKT 3PHOffices, retail, restaurants, warehouse
See serviceCKT 20AGFCI, USB, dedicated circuits
See serviceCKT 14/2Knob-and-tube and aluminium replacement
See serviceFlat pricing quoted before the work starts. Same-day and next-day slots available across Massachusetts.
What to decide before you book a Level 2 charger install — and the load calculation that decides for you.
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