Technicians lowering a silent diesel generator onto a concrete pad at a Bali villa

Most generator problems I get called to in Bali were created on installation day. A genset dropped on bare soil that sank sideways after one rainy season. An exhaust pointed at the neighbour's pool. A 35-metre cable run sized for 10 metres, so the voltage at the villa sags every time the AC compressors kick in. The genset itself was fine — the installation killed it. We do it the other way around: measure first, pour a proper pad, size the cable for the actual run, and commission under real load before we hand over the keys.

What's Included

Site Survey & Load Calculation

We visit, measure your real load — AC startup surge included — and agree the genset position: distance from bedrooms, fuel access, airflow and service clearance. You get a written scope with a fixed price before anything is ordered.

Foundation & Positioning

A reinforced concrete pad sized for the unit weight, with anti-vibration mounts. Crane or manual handling into tight villa corners — we have moved 1.5-tonne gensets through 90 cm garden gates.

Fuel, Exhaust & Electrical

Fuel line with water separator, exhaust routed away from living areas with a residential silencer, and correctly sized cabling from the genset breaker to your distribution panel. Earthing included.

ATS & Commissioning

Optional automatic transfer switch so the genset starts itself during a PLN blackout, then full commissioning: load test, voltage and frequency check, and a handover walkthrough of daily operation.

Pricing (IDR)

ServiceGuide Price (IDR)Notes
Standard installation, 10–20 kVA3,500,000 – 6,000,000Pad-ready site, up to 15 m cable run
Installation, 25–60 kVA6,000,000 – 12,000,000Three-phase, longer runs quoted exactly
Concrete pad construction1,500,000 – 3,000,000Reinforced, sized to unit weight
ATS supply & wiring4,500,000 – 8,500,000See ATS installation page for detail
Relocation of existing genset2,500,000 – 5,000,000Disconnect, move, recommission
Note: Need the genset itself too? See generator sales — package pricing for supply + installation is cheaper than the two separately. Full island-wide rates on the pricing page.

How We Work

  1. WhatsApp Consultation

    Send your appliance list or current genset details. We give a preliminary size and budget the same day.

  2. Site Survey

    We visit, measure the cable run, check airflow and noise distance to bedrooms and neighbours, and confirm the exact scope.

  3. Fixed Quote

    Written quote covering pad, materials, labour and commissioning. No surprises on invoice day.

  4. Installation, 2–4 Days

    Pad cures first, then positioning, fuel, exhaust and electrical. We keep the villa liveable throughout — no full-day power cuts.

  5. Commissioning & Handover

    Load test at your real demand, ATS changeover test if fitted, and a simple one-page operating guide. 12-month workmanship warranty starts here.

FAQ

How long does generator installation take in Bali?
Most villa installations take 2–4 working days including the concrete pad cure. Simple replacements onto an existing pad can be done in one day. Larger three-phase commercial installs run 5–10 days.
Can you install a generator in a tight villa corner?
Usually yes. We regularly move 10–20 kVA silent units through narrow garden gates with skates and gantries. The real constraints are airflow and service access — we check both at the survey before committing.
Do I need a permit to install a generator in Bali?
For a standard villa standby genset there is no separate permit requirement, but installations must not create a noise nuisance. We position units and add soundproofing so neighbour complaints never become your problem.
Does installation include an automatic transfer switch?
ATS is optional and quoted separately — many owners add it at install time because combined wiring is cheaper. With an ATS your power is back 8–15 seconds after a blackout with nobody touching the genset.
Which generator brands do you install?
Any diesel genset — most of our work is Cummins, Perkins and Yanmar powered units, plus FAW and local-assembled silent types. If you already bought a unit elsewhere, we will install it and still warranty our workmanship.

Areas We Cover

We provide this service across all of south and central Bali:

Need This Sorted?

WhatsApp us your details — we reply with an honest assessment and a fixed quote the same day. Emergency callouts run 24/7.