Patco Electrical Contractors Inc.
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35473
Authorized standby-generator dealer for Briggs & Stratton, Cummins Onan, Generac, and Kohler in Northport.
About
Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Northport, Patco Electrical Contractors Inc. serves residential, commercial, and industrial clients across the Tuscaloosa metro. The company's deep generator program is unusual for the area: Patco is an authorized distributor for Briggs & Stratton, Cummins Onan, Generac, and Kohler standby generators.
Beyond generator work, Patco runs safety inspections, motors and controls installation, thermal imaging, power distribution, and full industrial and commercial electrical scopes. The shop on Charlie Shirley Road has the equipment and credentials to handle plant-level work alongside residential service.
Services
- Install Generac, Kohler, Cummins Onan, and Briggs & Stratton generators
- Wire and program motor controls and PLC panels
- Run thermal imaging on panels and switchgear
- Configure and maintain power distribution
- Perform electrical safety inspections
- Handle industrial and commercial electrical scopes
Service Area
Serving Northport, Tuscaloosa, Cottondale, Coker, Brookwood, Vance, Holt.
Frequently Asked Questions
What generator brands does Patco sell and install?
Patco Electrical Contractors is an authorized distributor for Briggs & Stratton, Cummins Onan, Generac, and Kohler standby generators in the Tuscaloosa and Northport area. That multi-brand lineup is unusual locally and lets Patco match the right generator to the property rather than pushing a single line. Installs include the unit, transfer switch, and the gas or propane connection.
How long has Patco been in business?
Patco was founded in 1985 and has operated as a Northport-headquartered electrical contractor for roughly four decades. The longevity gives the company experience across multiple generations of generator equipment, motor controls, and power distribution gear. Long-running commercial and industrial accounts in West Alabama have used Patco through several plant expansions.
Does Patco do industrial electrical work?
Yes, Patco serves industrial clients alongside residential and commercial customers. Typical industrial work includes motors and controls, power distribution, thermal imaging on switchgear, and broader plant electrical scopes. The shop is set up with the test equipment and personnel needed to support manufacturing and process facilities in the Tuscaloosa metro.
Does Patco run thermal imaging on panels?
Patco uses thermal imaging cameras to scan panels, switchgear, and motor connections for hot spots that indicate failing terminations or overloaded circuits. The scans are common on commercial and industrial accounts as part of preventative maintenance programs. Findings are documented so facility teams can schedule repairs before failures cause downtime or fire risk.
Where is Patco's Tuscaloosa-area office?
Patco Electrical Contractors operates from 7400 Charlie Shirley Road in Northport, AL 35473. The shop's Northport address keeps it close to both residential customers north of the river and to commercial and industrial accounts in Tuscaloosa proper. Service coverage extends across Tuscaloosa County and into the wider West Alabama region for larger jobs.
Does Patco do safety inspections for residential customers?
Patco performs electrical safety inspections for residential customers in Tuscaloosa County, often before a home sale or after a homeowner notices warning signs like flickering lights or warm receptacles. The inspection covers panel condition, grounding, GFCI and AFCI coverage, and signs of damaged wiring. Findings are written up so homeowners can plan any needed repairs.