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Median Home
$3.6M
Median Income
$250K+
Home Sizes
5,000–15,000+ sq ft
ZIP
76262
Westlake isn't a suburb. It's a statement. Median home values hover around $3.6 million. Vaquero and the gated communities along Dove Road house CEOs, professional athletes, and the kind of people who measure their homes in wings, not bedrooms. When the power drops here, the stakes are different.
We're talking 5,000 to 15,000+ square foot estates with commercial-grade HVAC systems, server rooms, full home automation, resort-style pools with heating systems, and security systems that go offline the moment ERCOT stumbles. A power outage in Westlake doesn't mean you're mildly inconvenienced. It means your entire estate stops functioning.
The good news: Westlake's larger lots give you more flexibility for generator placement. You're not working with a 6-foot side yard like some suburbs. Many Westlake homes can accommodate a properly screened generator pad without any neighbor friction. And for battery installations, the typical 3-car-or-more garage has plenty of wall space.
What's at stake during an outage:
Full home automation systems, commercial HVAC, heated pools and spas, wine cellars requiring precise temperature control, security systems, home theaters, and dedicated home offices for remote executives. Power loss here can mean thousands in spoiled wine alone.
What's popular in Westlake: Hybrid systems are the go-to in Westlake. At this home size, battery-only setups would require 4–6+ units to cover everything. A hybrid approach—batteries for instant switchover and critical loads, generator for extended whole-estate power—gives Westlake homeowners the complete package. Think of it as the belt-and-suspenders approach for people who don't do half measures.
Tarrant County • Carroll ISD, Westlake Academy
Westlake estates need serious power. For a 5,000–8,000 sq ft home, plan on 3–4 battery units or a 24–26kW generator. For 10,000+ sq ft estates, you're looking at 5–6 batteries, a 38–48kW generator, or (most commonly) a hybrid setup with 2–3 batteries handling the instant switchover while a large standby generator covers extended outages. Some Vaquero homes run dual generators.
For estates in the $3.6 million range, backup power is a proportional investment. Most Westlake homeowners spend $30,000 to $80,000 on a properly sized system—either a commercial-grade generator or a full hybrid setup. For context, that's less than most Westlake kitchen renovations.
A whole-estate generator in Westlake typically runs $15,000 to $45,000 installed. Smaller Westlake homes (5,000–8,000 sq ft) need a 24–26kW unit. Larger estates above 10,000 sq ft often require 38–48kW commercial-grade generators or dual-generator setups. Natural gas service is available throughout most of Westlake, keeping fuel costs manageable.
Yes. Westlake requires permits for generator installations. The Town of Westlake has specific setback and noise requirements. If you're in Vaquero or another gated community, architectural review board approval is also required. Your installer should handle permitting and know the local requirements. Westlake's larger lots typically make placement easier than in denser suburbs.
For estates over 8,000 square feet, hybrid systems are typically the best fit. A combination of 2–3 battery units for instant switchover (keeping critical systems online in milliseconds) paired with a 38–48kW standby generator for extended whole-estate power. The FranklinWH system is popular for its ability to intelligently manage multiple battery units and generator integration.
Westlake experiences the same grid vulnerabilities as the broader DFW area—outages have increased 35% over five years across the metroplex. Severe storms, summer heat events, and winter weather all pose risks. ERCOT's reserve margins remain below target. Given the investment in a Westlake home, most homeowners view backup power as non-negotiable insurance.
Absolutely—and it's the smartest time to do it. Running conduit, pre-wiring the transfer switch, and planning generator pad placement during construction saves thousands compared to retrofit. If you're building in Westlake, tell your builder you want backup power provisions included from day one. Many Westlake custom builders now include it as a standard option.
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