Everything a generator installer needs — nothing you don’t
- Estimates in minutes from your own price book, sent by text, email or WhatsApp.
- Schedule and crew — assign a worker or a crew; they see the job instantly.
- Invoices and card payments — Pay Now on every invoice, money to your bank.
- Deposits by card right on the estimate, before you buy materials.
- Repeat jobs — weekly, every 2 weeks or monthly — so regular customers schedule themselves.
- Worker licenses with expiry reminders 30 days ahead.
Your price book, ready in minutes
Start with your own items and prices. For example, a generator installer might add:
| Standby generator install | $9,000 |
| Transfer switch | $1,500 |
| Generator maintenance | $250 |
| Portable generator inlet | $650 |
| Gas line (per ft) | $25 |
| Load test | $150 |
Example prices only — you set yours. Import your list from a spreadsheet in seconds.
Example: Whole-home standby generator after a long outage
The family lost power for three days last winter and wants a standby generator that starts on its own.
| Standby generator install | $4,500 |
| Automatic transfer switch | $1,200 |
| Gas line connection | $650 |
| Concrete pad | $350 |
| Total | $6,700 |
| Deposit to start (40%) | $2,680 |
The deposit covers the unit order. Photos of the pad, the gas line and the transfer switch go on the job for the inspection and the customer's records.
An example to show how it works — prices and steps are yours to set.
What customers ask a generator installer
What size generator do I need?
Load decides it. Explain your sizing on the estimate.
Will it start by itself?
With an automatic transfer switch, yes — put it on its own line.
How often does it need service?
Many owners do yearly maintenance. Keep the client's history for the reminder.
Tips for your generator installer business
- Sell annual maintenance on every install.
- Outages create rushes — answer fast, but never skip the deposit.
- Photos of the gas and electrical work protect you at inspection.
One path, start to paid
New job → Estimate → Schedule → Crew does it → Invoice → Paid. The same simple steps for every job, so nothing falls through the cracks.
Simple pricing
| Solo — just you | $29/mo |
| Contractor — you + up to 5 workers | $79/mo |
| Contractor 10 — you + up to 10 workers | $129/mo |
Everything included. Every feature is in every plan — no add-ons, no surprise charges later. Plans only differ by how many workers you have.
First 100 companies keep $19 / $49 / $89 a month for as long as they stay subscribed. Workers are always free.
Questions generator installers ask
Can customers pay a deposit?
Yes. Set a deposit on the estimate; the customer pays it by card and approves the job at the same time.
Can I set up recurring jobs?
Yes. Make any job repeat weekly, every 2 weeks or monthly and Selk creates each visit.
How much does Selk cost?
Selk costs $29/month for Solo, $79/month for Contractor (owner plus up to 5 workers), and $129/month for Contractor 10 (owner plus up to 10 workers). The first 100 companies lock in founding prices of $19, $49 and $89 per month for as long as they stay subscribed.
Do my workers pay?
No. Workers are always free on every Selk plan. There are no per-seat fees, and the worker app is separate from the contractor app.
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