Nor'easters take Cheshire 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.
“Fan on a vaulted ceiling that two handymen said couldn't be done. Right downrod, right box, level and silent.”
“The quote they gave me on the phone was the number on the invoice. That is apparently rare and it shouldn't be.”
“Every smart switch I bought failed because there was no neutral. They pulled neutrals in the rooms that needed it and set up the rest properly.”
It depends on whether you want essential circuits or the whole house. A typical Cheshire 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 Cheshire 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 Cheshire.
GFCI, USB, dedicated circuits
See serviceCKT 24/7No power, sparks, burning smell
See serviceCKT 15ANew boxes, remotes, high ceilings
See serviceCKT 200A100A to 200A service, breaker boxes
See serviceCKT CAT6Automation, structured wiring, hubs
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.
Sizing, fuel, transfer switches, and the honest answer on whether you need whole-house coverage.
ReadGUIDESpacing rules, colour temperature, and the mistake that makes a ceiling look like an airport.
ReadGUIDEThree legitimate fixes, one of which is far cheaper than a rewire.
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