Power outages around here are more common than people expect. One bad storm, one ice event in January, and you’re sitting in the dark wondering why you didn’t take care of this sooner. I hear that a lot from homeowners after the fact.
A properly installed generator changes that completely. Your home keeps running, your family stays comfortable, and you’re not scrambling for candles or worrying about the sump pump. At Upgrade Electric, we handle generator installations from start to finish — the hookup, the transfer switch, the permit, and the inspection. Done right, done safely, done once.
Generator installation is one of those jobs where doing it wrong has real consequences. A transfer switch wired incorrectly can back-feed power into the utility lines — putting utility workers at risk and creating a serious hazard in your own home. That’s not something to cut corners on.
When I take on a generator job, I do it the way it’s supposed to be done. Proper transfer switch, correct wiring, everything up to NEC code, permitted and inspected. You get peace of mind that the system will actually work when you need it — not just look like it will.
Every job I do, I treat like it’s my own home on the line. That standard doesn’t change.
Every job follows current NEC code and is left cleaner than we found it.
Quality workmanship you can trust — backed by clear communication.
Local owners who answer the phone and stand behind every install.
Open Mon–Sun, 7am to 9pm. We work around your schedule.
Fort Mill and the surrounding areas get hit with storms, ice events, and the occasional extended outage. Most homeowners don’t think about backup power until they’re already in the middle of one — and then it’s too late to schedule an install.
If you’ve been thinking about it, now is the right time. We’ll come out, assess your home, talk through your options, and give you a clear written estimate. No pressure, no upselling — just honest advice on what makes sense for your home and your budget.
A standby generator is permanently installed outside your home and turns on automatically when the power goes out. A portable generator is a unit you own or buy separately — we install the transfer switch and inlet so you can connect it safely when needed. Standby is more convenient, portable is more affordable upfront. We’ll help you figure out which fits your situation.
Yes — always. Running a generator without a proper transfer switch is dangerous. It can back-feed electricity into utility lines, which puts lineworkers at serious risk, and it can damage your appliances and the generator itself. We install transfer switches on every generator hookup, no exceptions.
Yes. Generator installs — especially transfer switch work — require permits in South Carolina. We handle all of it. You don’t have to call the county or figure out the process yourself.
That depends on what you want to power. A small portable might cover your refrigerator, some lights, and a few outlets. A larger standby can run your whole home including HVAC. When we come out, we’ll look at your panel, talk through your priorities, and give you an honest recommendation based on what actually makes sense — not just what’s most expensive.
Absolutely. If you already have a portable generator and just need the transfer switch and inlet installed, that’s a straightforward job for us. Just call and tell us what you have.
