Licensed, Bonded, & Insured
ICC CERTIFIED #25-0696
Licensed, Bonded, & Insured
ICC CERTIFIED #25-0696
Hi-Lite Electric provides generator installation and service for homes and businesses throughout Downers Grove and the surrounding DuPage County area. We are a family-owned electrical contractor with the equipment, training, and local knowledge to handle everything from a whole-home standby system to a commercial backup power setup.
Every generator project starts with a conversation about your property, your power needs, and what you want protected when the grid goes down. For many installations, an on-site visit is the only way to properly assess load requirements, transfer switch placement, fuel access, and local code considerations specific to Downers Grove. Once we have a clear picture of the scope, we provide a straightforward project quote, schedule the work efficiently, and leave the site clean when the work is done.
Downers Grove has a mature tree canopy that regularly causes storm-related outages, and many of the older ranch and split-level homes throughout neighborhoods like Fairview are already managing aging electrical panels that were never designed to carry today’s electrical loads. Adding a standby generator is often just one piece of a broader power management plan, and Hi-Lite is here to help you think through the full picture. Whether you are also considering EV charger installation or other upgrades down the road, we are a resource you can come back to as your needs grow.
Sizing depends on what circuits and appliances you want backed up, the square footage of the property, and your fuel source options. An on-site assessment is typically the most reliable way to determine the right system for your specific situation.
A complete installation typically includes the generator unit itself, an automatic or manual transfer switch, proper electrical connections, fuel line coordination, and any required permitting through the Village of Downers Grove. We handle the electrical scope from start to finish.
Yes, most standby generator installations require a permit through the Village of Downers Grove. Hi-Lite has direct experience working with local municipal permitting processes in DuPage County, which helps keep projects moving without unnecessary delays.
Generator installation estimates vary depending on system size, transfer switch type, fuel source, and site-specific conditions. We provide a clear project quote after assessing the scope, so there are no surprises when the work begins.
Yes, we provide maintenance and service for standby generators regardless of who performed the original installation. If you have a system that has not been serviced recently or is not functioning properly, we can assess it and recommend the appropriate course of action.
Every installation includes a 90-day parts warranty and a 1-year labor warranty. Generator manufacturers also carry their own equipment warranties, which vary by brand and model.
Hi-Lite offers 24/7 service availability, so you can reach out any hour when something is not working as it should. Our vans are fully equipped to respond to emergency generator service calls day or night.
Whether you are starting from scratch or need service on an existing system, Hi-Lite Electric is ready to help you find the right solution for your home or business in Downers Grove. Reach out to request a consultation or get a project quote and we will take the time to understand what you actually need before recommending anything. Hi-Lite is ICC Certified (#25-0696), licensed, bonded, and insured, and every project comes backed by a 90-day parts warranty and a 1-year labor warranty.
On-Site Consultations
We are ready to head your way! Our flat-rate $85 on-site visit ensures an experienced Hi-Lite technician can review your existing electrical systems in-person and discuss your current goals.
Simply give us a call, book online, or contact us below and let us know what works best for you: