Lavon, Texas
Generac standby generators for Lavon’s new homes, and the ones going up now
Lavon homes run from about 1,800 to 4,000 square feet, and most have natural gas. Protek Electric sizes, permits and installs Generac home standby generators across Lavon, including homes that are still being built.
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Lavon residents, 2020 to 2025. Much of Lavon is brand new.
Still building your Lavon home?
Start the generator install while your home is going up
If your home is still under construction, we can pre-install the wiring, the transfer switch and anything else that runs inside the walls before the sheetrock goes up. That’s especially helpful in a two-story home, where some areas are hard to reach once the walls are closed.
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During construction
We plan it with you
Before sheetrock, we run the wiring and set the transfer switch while the walls are still open.
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When the home is finished
We set the generator
With everything inside the walls already done, setting the generator is faster and cleaner, with no cutting into finished drywall.
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Move-in
Power that’s ready
We start up the generator and coordinate with Oncor, so your new home is covered from the first storm.
Building now? Tell us where your home is in the build, and we’ll plan the generator around it.
Already moved in?
In a new Lavon neighborhood, the HOA comes first
Adding a generator to a newly built home is mostly about one thing: your HOA’s requirements. Newer neighborhoods tend to have clear rules on where equipment can go and how it’s screened, so we plan placement around them from the start.
Your HOA, step by step
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We read the rules
We check what your HOA requires for placement and screening before we pick a spot.
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We prepare the request
We put together what the HOA needs to review and coordinate the approval with you.
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You handle any screening
Any fencing, screening or cover the HOA asks for is built by a contractor you hire. Protek doesn’t build those.
Power Loss
On Generac Backup
Tap the switch to turn on Generac backup power
Power Loss
On Generac Backup
Tap the switch to see the outage again
Utility power: off. No lights, no AC, no refrigerator, no Wi-Fi, and no way to know how long it will last.
Generator power: on. Lights, AC, refrigerator and Wi-Fi back in about 30 seconds, automatically, while the neighbors wait it out.
Storms in Lavon
New homes still lose power
June 15
2023
Damaging winds over Lavon
During a tornado warning, winds that may have reached 80 mph tore the drive-thru canopy off a Lavon bank. The next morning, Oncor still had nearly 30,000 North Texas customers without power, including thousands in Collin County.
Feb.
2021
The winter storm
As the Texas grid failed, rolling blackouts lasted from hours to days. A newer home doesn’t keep the power on when the grid goes down.
Sources: FOX 7 (2023), The Texas Tribune (2021).
Permits and power
The paperwork, handled
7–14 days
City permit
We apply for the permit and schedule the inspections.
Natural gas*
Fuel
Most Lavon homes have it, so we connect to your gas line.
Oncor
Power company
We coordinate the Oncor side of the job for you.
*Gas piping is done by our authorized plumbing subcontractor.
Around Lavon
Lavon neighborhoods we serve
Elevon
Lake Pointe
Lake Breeze
Grand Heritage West
Don’t see your neighborhood?
We install generators all over Lavon, and we service and repair ones already in place.
Included with every install
More than the install
Every Generac generator Protek installs comes with remote monitoring and its first maintenance, so you’re covered from day one.
1 year included
Dealer Remote Monitoring
For the first year, we can watch your generator remotely and get ahead of problems before they leave you in the dark.
Alerts when maintenance is due
Remote diagnosis of the unit
Proactive service if an issue comes up
Included with purchase
First maintenance at break-in
Your generator’s first maintenance, at the end of its break-in period, is part of the purchase.
Oil change
Air filter
Spark plugs
Battery check
Lavon FAQ
Lavon generator questions
Talk to the team that does the work
Questions about a home you’re building or one you just moved into? Give us a call.
Can you start my generator install while my Lavon home is being built?
Yes. Before the sheetrock goes up, we can pre-install the wiring, the transfer switch and anything else that runs inside the walls. It’s especially worth doing in a two-story home, where some areas are hard to get to after the walls are closed. Once the home is finished, we set the generator and complete the install.
What should I know about adding a generator to a brand-new home?
Mostly your HOA. Newer Lavon neighborhoods tend to spell out where equipment can sit and how it has to be hidden from the street, so we pick a spot that fits and handle the approval paperwork with the board. If they want it fenced or screened, a contractor you hire handles that part.
Does Lavon require a permit for a standby generator?
Yes. We apply for the permit and schedule the inspections. Most permits come through in 7 to 14 days.
Do Lavon homes run generators on natural gas?
Most Lavon homes have natural gas, so the generator connects to your existing gas line. Our authorized plumbing subcontractor does the gas piping.
What size generator does a Lavon home need?
Lavon homes typically run 1,800 to 4,000 square feet, but size alone doesn’t decide it. We do a load calculation on what you want to keep running.
Free Lavon estimate
Plan backup power for your Lavon home
Building or already moved in, tell us a little about the house. We’ll follow up to set up a site visit and a written quote.
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Request your free estimate
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Talk through your project with us
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Schedule your work