Kelm Power Systems in Galveston, TX

Serving Galveston

Galveston Island faces the Gulf on one side and Galveston Bay on the other. Its housing ranges from historic homes to raised beach houses, and salt air and storm exposure shape how every system should be built.

Kelm Power Systems provides standby generator installation, service, maintenance and monitoring for homeowners in Galveston. We’re a local, family-run part of Kelm Home Services, based in Santa Fe, and the licenses behind the work are held by owner Clint Kelm: TECL #21849, TMEL #510665, RMPL #41051, RRC LP-Gas #EXE-0016376.

What to know about Galveston homes

• On the island, generators face the most exposure to wind, salt and surge. Elevation, corrosion-resistant mounting and frequent service help protect your investment.
• Salt air and wind are hard on outdoor equipment, so placement, mounting and regular maintenance are especially important here.
• Where flood exposure is a concern, we look at raising the generator on an elevated stand, as you can see in many of Kelm’s own install photos.
• Older homes sometimes need panel work before a transfer switch can be installed. We evaluate that during sizing.
• Raised homes often need the generator on an elevated platform as well, with service access planned in.

Permits and inspections

Depending on where your home is, permits and inspections in the Galveston area are handled by the city or by Galveston County. We’ll tell you what your project needs and take care of it.

Nearby communities

We also work in Texas City, Hitchcock, La Marque, Kemah and across Brazoria, Galveston and Harris counties.