Choosing the Right Solar Installation Contractor for Home

The process of going solar might seem complex, but it’s much easier when you find a reputable solar installation contractor. However, there are a lot of companies out there and it’s important to choose the best one for you, which is why the team from SunSent Solar has collected some insightful facts for you here.

Credentials

When choosing a solar installation contractor, training and credentials are incredibly important. Be certain that the solar provider you choose has received all of the standard certifications in the industry, such as being certified by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners. Additionally, your solar installer needs to be licensed, bonded, and insured to work on solar installation projects. This makes certain that should there be an accident on your property, you won’t be held liable.

Transparency

Reliable contractors will be transparent and upfront about everything, from the initial assessment to pricing and the solar installation process. They should make you feel comfortable about everything and be more than happy to answer any questions you have. You should also ask if they use third-party contractors at any point of the project or whether all the installation is performed by them.

Reputation

Before settling on your solar panel contractor, go online and see what people are saying about them. Search for reviews from those who have worked with them in the past and try to get a feel for their position in the local solar installation industry. You shouldn’t hesitate to ask them to provide references of past work or connect you with past clients as well. A reliable contractor will always be more than happy to show off a job well done.

Experience & Credibility

Solar energy, although now becoming more affordable for homeowners, has been around for a long time. So, search for a company with a proven reputation and the experience to back it up. Choose a company with at least three to five years installing residential solar panel systems. Feel free to ask about the history of the company and how many solar energy systems they’ve installed to date.

Pricing & Initiatives

To get the best price on a solar energy system, you’ll need to assess your energy needs and often, you’ll also need to have a professional assess your roof and home to see how many panels you can install. Once you’ve done so, you can convert the proposed cost to cost-per-watt by dividing the total cost by the system’s capacity in watts (multiply the capacity in kilowatts by 1,000). There is also a wealth of local and federal initiatives that make going solar more affordable, like the Solar Tax Credit, which provides a 30% tax credit to qualified homeowners.

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