Get quotes from licensed local generator installers
Tell us about the job or call (813) 559-0998. We pass it to an independently licensed local contractor who contacts you. Free for homeowners; you decide who to hire.
Hillsborough County by the numbers
Source: Hillsborough County permit records (2025-10-27 to 2026-10-27). Values are what was declared on the permit application, not a price quote or final invoice; ask several licensed contractors for quotes. How we counted
Areas we cover
What to know before hiring
Start with the equipment you want to keep running during an outage. Ask each contractor to explain the proposed electrical load, generator capacity and any appliances that would need load management.
Verify the contractor's applicable Florida license and insurance directly. Get a written scope identifying who handles electrical work, fuel connections, permits, inspections and service after installation.
What standby generator installation costs
Cost varies; get several quotes. Compare proposals that include the same generator, transfer equipment, fuel work, foundation, electrical work and site restoration.
Hillsborough County permit records show 706 generator permits and 84 distinct contractors during the reporting period. Usable valuation figures are unavailable in this dataset, so it cannot support a local price range. Permit values are declared values, not price quotes.
Generator types, fuel and materials
Ask contractors to compare selected-circuit backup with a system designed for broader household coverage. A larger proposed system should come with an explanation of the loads it can support.
Discuss natural gas where service is available and propane where suitable fuel storage is feasible. Have each proposal identify the generator enclosure, supporting pad or foundation, anchoring, transfer switch, wiring and fuel piping.
Florida storms and permit planning
Ask how the proposed equipment and support will meet the wind requirements for your property. Florida's building authority advises confirming local wind design requirements with the building official. See the [Florida building code guidance](https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/building-codes-and-standards/faqs/).
For county permitting, review the [residential backup generator requirements](https://hcfl.gov/businesses/hillsgovhub/residential-and-mobile-home-checklists/residential-backup-generators-requirements). Discuss placement and storm preparation before choosing equipment.
How the referral works
Tell us your suburb, backup priorities and any known fuel or placement constraints. We use those details to help connect you with independently licensed local generator installers.
Compare written quotes and choose the contractor yourself. The contractor you choose is responsible for its proposal, contract, work and any warranties it offers. RG Holdings provides referrals only.
Questions homeowners ask
Does Lithia Generator Quotes install generators?
No. It is a referral service operated by RG Holdings. We connect you with independently licensed local generator installers. The contractor you choose handles the installation under its own agreement.
Which areas does the referral service cover?
The service focuses on Lithia, Valrico, Riverview, Apollo Beach and Brandon in southeast Hillsborough County. Ask about contractor availability for your property.
Can permit counts tell me which installer to choose?
Permit counts describe recorded activity, not workmanship, availability or customer satisfaction. Verify licensing and insurance, compare written scopes and ask contractors about relevant experience.