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GOOSPORT
Generator and Backup Power in Goosport
Goosport service from Hayes Electrical. Same-day response on most calls. Call (337) 570-2327.
Hayes Electrical handles generator and backup power for homes and businesses in Goosport, and the surrounding Southwest Louisiana area. Licensed, bonded, insured, with our Lifetime Craftsmanship Guarantee on every job.
What this work usually runs.
Goosport service area.
From our Lake Charles shop.
Trucks dispatch out of 803 W Bayou Pines Dr, Ste D, Lake Charles, LA 70601. Most days a crew is already inside Calcasieu Parish on another job, so the drive is short. For after-hours calls we roll one out from the shop.
Standby generator demand in Goosport jumped after Hurricane Laura in 2020 and Delta later that year, when in-city addresses lost power for days or weeks. Most installs we do are 14kW to 26kW air-cooled standby units (Generac, Kohler, Briggs, Cummins) running on natural gas where the gas utility serves the address and propane elsewhere, with an automatic transfer switch sized to the home service.
Generator install location matters in older Goosport neighborhoods because lot sizes are tight. NFPA 37 requires 5 feet of clearance from openings (windows, doors, soffit vents) and 5 feet from combustibles. We site the unit against the foundation where clearances allow, on a fabricated pad or factory composite pad. The ATS goes near the existing panel and we run a service-rated whole-home switch or a sub-panel for critical loads, depending on scope. We bond the generator frame per NEC 250 and we tag the panel per NEC 702.
Permit is pulled through the Lake Charles permit office. Gas tie-in is coordinated with the gas company or a licensed plumber if we are not doing the gas. Most Goosport standby installs are a one to two day job for the electrical side, plus the gas tie-in and the startup commissioning.
What we look at for this job
Permits and inspections
Goosport is a Lake Charles neighborhood north of downtown inside city limits, so electrical permits are issued by the City of Lake Charles Building and Permit Division. We pull the permit and coordinate inspections. Permit work runs under LA Lic #73821. You do not touch the paperwork.
What's covered
Lifetime Craftsmanship Guarantee on every install. If our work fails because of how we put it in, we come back and fix it at no charge. Documented in writing at handoff and stays with the home.
Why hiring a licensed electrician matters.
Here is the no-spin cut on generator and backup power. Same answer we would give a friend in Westlake or Carlyss, whether or not we end up winning the job.
A licensed electrician
Unlicensed for electrical
Doing it yourself
Times are typical, not guaranteed. Traffic, weather, and parts on hand can shift them. We will tell you a real window when you call.
Hayes work across Southwest Louisiana.
Real jobs, real crew, real Lake Charles installs. Pulled from across our service area.
Dorian Hayes
Dorian Hayes started Hayes Electrical because he believed homeowners deserved better than what most contractors give them. A licensed master electrician with seven years of experience, he and his wife Juliet built the ...
What Southwest Louisiana says about our work
Real reviews from real customers across Lake Charles, Sulphur, Moss Bluff, and the surrounding parishes.
The sweetest people ever, they were very nice and you know they know what they are talking about when it comes to their work. I was only able to do the first half of the work. We had some issues with ENTERGY but they were able to help resolve the issues in a timely manner. Thank you!
Hayes Electrical has earned my business in the future. They saved me hundreds of dollars by referring me to Entergy first after hearing what my electrical issues were. They could have made easy money on a service call, and then refer me to Entergy. Instead, they did the right thing and had me contact Entergy first. 5 stars Nice to see a company that didn't take advantage of a customer. ❤️1
I've had the privilege of getting to know Juliet and Dorian, and what stands out most is how much they care about people. They are genuine, kind, and passionate about doing things the right way qualities that shine through in the way they serve their customers and lead their company. In an industry where trust matters, Juliet and Dorian embody integrity, authenticity, and heart. I'd recommend them to anyone looking for electricians who treat their customers like family.
Common questions for Generator and Backup Power in Goosport
How big a generator do I need for my Goosport home?
Depends on whether you want whole-home or critical loads only. Whole-home for a typical Goosport 2000 to 3000 square foot home with central AC usually lands at 22kW to 26kW. Critical loads (fridge, lights, a few outlets, one AC unit) can run on 14kW.
Can the generator fit in my tight Goosport side yard?
Usually yes, but siting matters. NFPA 37 requires 5 feet from openings (windows, doors, vents) and 5 feet from combustibles. We walk the lot before quoting and confirm the install location meets clearance.
Do I need a permit for a standby generator?
Yes. Electrical and often mechanical (gas) permits are required through the Lake Charles permit office. We pull the electrical permit and coordinate gas permitting with the gas trade.
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