Generator-ready homes
Plan a Generac or Kohler standby generator into your new home from the start, with the pad, gas and transfer switch designed in.
Generator-ready homes: an overview
On the upper Texas coast, a standby generator is one of the most useful things you can put in a new home. And a new build is the easiest time to do it: the location, fuel line, electrical panel and transfer switch can all be planned before walls are closed and landscaping is in.
Because Kelm Construction is part of the same family as Kelm Power Systems, a certified Generac and Kohler dealer, generator readiness isn’t an add-on. Clint Kelm has installed and serviced standby generators since 2005, and the plumbing and electrical licenses needed for the fuel and wiring work are held in-house.
You can install the generator during the build, or prepare the home for one later by sizing the panel, roughing in the gas line and planning the pad. After move-in, Kelm Power Systems can maintain the unit, set up remote monitoring and service it for years.
What’s included
What this work typically covers. Your scope depends on your home and equipment.
Load planning
Sizing for whole-home or essential-circuit backup.
Panel and transfer switch
Panel and transfer switch planned with the generator in mind.
Gas line
Natural gas or LP-gas line sized for generator demand.
Pad or elevated stand
Placement with clearances, and elevation where flood exposure calls for it.
Generator installation
Generac or Kohler unit installed during the build, if you choose.
After move-in
Maintenance plans, remote monitoring and service from Kelm Power Systems.
Why plan it during construction
- Gas lines and conduits are easier to run before finishes
- Panel capacity can be planned up front
- Pad location can be chosen before landscaping
- Permits can be coordinated with the build
- You move in already protected from outages
Why homeowners call Kelm for generator-ready homes
Trades in the family
Plumbing and electrical are handled by the Kelm family of services under Clint Kelm’s Master Plumber and Master Electrician licenses.
Generator-ready from day one
Kelm Power Systems, a certified Generac and Kohler dealer, can plan standby power into your build.
Engineered and inspected
We work with licensed engineers and schedule the inspections your project requires.
One local team
Based in Santa Fe, with one point of contact for your project.
How it works
From your first call to a finished, tested job.
Decide on coverage
Whole-home or essentials.
Design in
Panel, switch, gas and pad planned with the home.
Rough-in
Gas and electrical rough-in during construction.
Install
Generator set and connected, if installing now.
Ongoing care
Maintenance and monitoring through Kelm Power Systems.
Generator service, maintenance and monitoring
Our sister company, a certified Generac and Kohler dealer, keeps standby generators running long after installation.
Generator-Ready Homes FAQ
Common questions about this service.
Can I just prep for a generator now and install later?
Yes. Pre-planning the panel, gas line and pad makes a later install simpler.
Generac or Kohler?
We’re a certified dealer for both. See our Generac vs Kohler page on the Power Systems site.
Who maintains it after the build?
Kelm Power Systems offers maintenance plans, remote monitoring support and service.
Will the generator be elevated?
It depends on your lot and flood exposure. We’ll plan the right placement.
Get an estimate for generator-ready homes
Tell us about your home and the work you need. We’ll follow up by your preferred method.
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