solar-quotes
Questions to Ask Solar Installers
A homeowner checklist for getting clearer answers before choosing a solar installer.
Short answer
Ask about design assumptions, equipment, warranties, installation team, electrical extras, monitoring, post-install support and how the quote handles rebate or tariff assumptions.
Questions about your roof
Ask how shade, orientation, roof age, pitch, access and salt exposure affect the design and mounting choice.
Questions about the business
Ask who performs the installation, who signs off the electrical work and who supports warranty issues later.
Questions about the numbers
Ask what tariff, feed-in rate, usage profile and annual production assumptions were used to estimate savings.
Apples-to-apples comparison
A better lead starts with a better quote brief
The best solar marketplaces do more than pass your phone number around. They help you compare quote quality, installer fit, equipment, and assumptions before you commit.
System design
System size, roof layout, shade, inverter choice, export limits, and production estimate.
Equipment quality
Panel model, inverter model, battery option, product warranties, and installation warranty.
True price
Gross price, STC discount assumptions, finance cost, extras, switchboard allowances, and monitoring.
Installer fit
Local service area, accreditation, reviews, support process, and experience with similar roofs.