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LAKE ARTHUR

Whole Home Generator Installation in Lake Arthur

Lake Arthur service from Hayes Electrical. Call (337) 570-2327.

JOB · LOCAL TEAM
★★★★★ from 224 Google reviews
LA-licensed master electrician leading every job. Family-owned, owner-led out of Lake Charles.
Lifetime Craftsmanship Guarantee on every install. If our work fails because of how we put it in, we come back and fix it.
After-hours dispatch line answered by a person in Calcasieu Parish, not a phone tree. Hurricane season we run extended hours.
Straight answer

Hayes Electrical handles whole home generator installation for homes and businesses in Lake Arthur and the surrounding Southwest Louisiana area. Licensed, bonded, and backed by our Lifetime Craftsmanship Guarantee.

WANT A REAL NUMBER ON YOUR JOB?
Most whole home generator installation jobs in Lake Arthur fall in this range. Call for the actual number on your situation.
01 / SERVICE AREA

Lake Arthur 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.

Whole-home standby generator installation in Lake Arthur is one of our highest-demand categories because rural outages last longer and a well pump needs power to deliver water. We install Generac, Kohler, and Briggs & Stratton air-cooled units (typically 18 to 26 kW) sized to the home load by an NEC 220 calculation, with an automatic transfer switch (ATS) ahead of the main panel.

Installation involves a concrete or composite pad on grade, fuel delivery (LP from an existing tank, common in rural areas with no natural gas main, sized per NFPA 58), an ATS rated to match the service (200A for most Lake Arthur farmhouses), and a battery-backed control panel. NFPA 37 spacing keeps the exhaust clear of openings (typically 5 ft from any door or operable window). LP tank sizing matters for run time: a 250-gallon tank typically supports 48 to 72 hours of continuous run for a 22 kW unit at half load.

Permits are filed at the parish AHJ. We schedule the rough and final inspections and complete the manufacturer commissioning (load test, transfer test, exercise schedule) before we leave the property.

02 / WHAT WE LOOK AT

What we look at for this job

01
Load-calc sized unit
NEC 220 calculation sizes the generator to actual home demand.
02
Automatic transfer switch
Service-rated ATS ahead of the main panel; no manual switching.
03
NFPA 37 clearance
Exhaust kept clear of doors and operable windows.
04
LP fuel coordination
NFPA 58 LP supply sized for run time; coordinated with the gas trade.
05
Commissioned on site
Load test, transfer test, and exercise schedule set before sign-off.
  Permits

Permits and inspections

Lake Arthur is in southern Jefferson Davis Parish on the Mermentau River. Electrical permits are issued by Jefferson Davis Parish Building and Inspection. We confirm jurisdiction, pull the permit, and meet the inspector. Permit work runs under LA Lic #73821. You do not touch the paperwork.

  Warranty

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.

03 / WHO TO HIRE

Why hiring a licensed electrician matters.

Here is the no-spin cut on whole home generator installation. Same answer we would give a friend in Westlake or Carlyss, whether or not we end up winning the job.

Hayes Electrical

A licensed electrician

LA-licensed master electrician walks every call. Family-owned, owner-led, based in Lake Charles.
Permits pulled under LA Lic #73821 and inspections coordinated with the Calcasieu, Jeff Davis, Allen, or Cameron Parish AHJ when the work calls for it.
Lifetime Craftsmanship Guarantee in writing. If our work fails, we come back and fix it. Stays with the home.
Insured and carrying workers' comp on every truck that rolls.
Quote on paper before we cut the first wire. The signed number is the number you pay.
A handyman

Unlicensed for electrical

No LA state electrical license. Can swap a fixture, cannot legally touch a panel, a service entrance, or a rewire.
No permits. When the parish or city audits the work later, it does not pass.
No real warranty. "Call me if it breaks" falls apart the day you actually need it.
If unlicensed work starts a fire, your homeowner policy can flat-out deny the claim.
Cash discount sometimes shows up on the invoice. So does the next problem.
DIY

Doing it yourself

Cheap right up until something goes sideways. Most jobs need a load calc, NEC compliance, and a permit.
A failed inspection sends you back to redo it. Selling the house later, the buyer's inspector flags it the same way.
No warranty. The replacement is on you.
Hot wiring is no joke. Most fatal home electrical accidents in this country are DIY.
If you genuinely know what you are doing, fine. If you do not, call us first.
PICK THE LICENSED PATH
Drop the whole home generator installation job on us. We will walk it, scope it, and put the price on paper.
04 / GETTING TO YOU
30 to 50 minutes
Typical drive from our Lake Charles shop to Lake Arthur
Most non-emergency calls within 24 to 48 hours
Standard response window
24/7
Emergency phone coverage (burning smell, dead breaker, sparks, hot panel)

Times are typical, not guaranteed. Traffic, weather, and parts on hand can shift them. We will tell you a real window when you call.

05 / RECENT WORK

Hayes work across Southwest Louisiana.

Real jobs, real crew, real Lake Charles installs. Pulled from across our service area.

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06 / THE OWNER
Dorian Hayes, founder and master electrician of Hayes Electrical
Founder · Master Electrician · LA Contractor Lic #73821

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 ...

07 / GOOGLE REVIEWS
★★★★★ from 224 Google reviews

What Southwest Louisiana says about our work

Real reviews from real customers across Lake Charles, Sulphur, Moss Bluff, and the surrounding parishes.

★★★★★

They were really helpful and got to me the next day, a storm came through and my electric box outside got messed up really bad, I only had half of my house working. It was a fire hazard, waiting to happen. I had called many places to come out to look at it and they was putting me off, it was so scary. I was so blessed when I called them the owner came out the same day and said that they could come out the next day to fix it. I thank God this company was so worried about my house catching on fire, so he put me in front of other customers because he was really concerned. I highly Recommend this company Hayes Electric to everyone out there for problems, they were very reasonable, it did not cost me a fortune that I did not have. And by the way to let everyone know they do have a payment plan if you do not have the money at the time of their service. I can't thank them enough for being so concerned about the problem that I had. Again Thank Yall SOOO MUCH AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL!! TINA SCHIELE

Tina Schiele Edited 9 months ago
★★★★★ Electrical outlet & switch repair

Great price Having an older home, my wife and I were extremely concerned when we started experiencing electrical issues. We were referred to Dorian by a friend! He came out and inspected the problem within a day and gave us multiple solutions to the problem that best fit our budget. Dorian and his wife are incredibly personable! Highly recommend!

Austin Theriot 10 months ago
★★★★★ Light fixture installation, Electrical outlet & switch relocation, Electrical panel replacement or upgrading, Electrical outlet & switch repair, Outdoor lighting installation, Electrical fixture installation

Great price | $2,000+ Service at Hayes Electrical is SUPERB! Fast, friendly, and reliable professional service is always provided with a smile! Several different service options are offered when their service is needed….give them a call, you won't regret it! Thank you for serving our community Hayes Electrical!!!

Amy Pruitt 9 months ago
★★★★★ Electric car charger installation

Hayes Electric was recommended to us by a family member. Since we were moving from out of state, we needed a level 2 charger installed at our new home. I first spoke with Juliet, who scheduled an appointment for an estimate. A few days later, Chris came out, assessed the project, and provided a clear estimate. We decided to hire Hayes Electric to direct wire our charger to the electrical panel. On installation day, McKenzie and Bailey called ahead to let me know when they would arrive, which I really appreciated. They were both very professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to answer all my questions before getting started. The installation went smoothly, and we're very happy with the quality of their work. The pricing was upfront, fair, and within our budget. We will definitely use Hayes Electric again in the future and highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable and trustworthy electricians.

Ben and Trish Roussel 10 months ago

Common questions for Whole Home Generator Installation in Lake Arthur

What size generator does my Lake Arthur farmhouse need?

An 18 kW unit covers most 1,500-2,500 sq ft homes with a well pump. Larger homes with two AC systems, a shop, or an EV charger usually need 22 to 26 kW. We run the NEC 220 calculation before quoting.

Will my Lake Arthur generator run on my existing LP tank?

Usually yes if the tank is at least 250 gallons and the regulator can supply the generator demand. NFPA 58 sets the requirements and we coordinate with your LP supplier on tank sizing and regulator capacity.

How long does the install take at my Lake Arthur home?

Two to three days of on-site work plus the parish AHJ inspection. Pad cure time and LP coordination can extend the overall calendar by a week or two, especially during storm season when LP suppliers run busy.

08 / OTHER SERVICES IN LAKE ARTHUR

Other services we run in Lake Arthur.

Same Hayes Electrical Lake Charles crew on every visit, same Lifetime Craftsmanship Guarantee in writing. Pick whichever job you need next.

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09 / REQUEST

Looking for an electrician to handle whole home generator installation in Lake Arthur?

Drop the project on us. A Hayes Electrical licensed electrician comes out, walks it with you in person, and puts a real scope on paper. The Lifetime Craftsmanship Guarantee is attached to every install.

Or call us direct
(337) 570-2327

Get a quote.

We send out a Louisiana licensed electrician, walk the job in person, point out what needs to happen (and what does not), and put the number on paper before any work starts.

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