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Introduction

If you are planning to be a responsible citizen of the world and install solar panels, you should get quality installation service. Solar panels are not just an eco-friendly option to cut down on the carbon footprint; they can last up to twenty years.

There is a ‘big’ but there!

You can only get these two long decades without much problem when you get the right company to install them and call them up for maintenance once in a while. If you are confused about which company to choose, here are some tips that can give you a clear yardstick.

So, keep reading, and take notes before hiring solar panel system installers.

What Is Solar Panel Installation

If you find the term solar panel installation thrown around in your fellow eco-friendly society, here is a layman’s description. A solar panel is equipment that captures solar energy emitted from the sun, converts it into electrical energy, and sends it to the connected equipment.

You can power lights for your entire patio, pool area, driveway, and even house. The brightness depends on the lumens you use. Lumens are the unit that determines the brightness. The more you increase the lumens, the more it will cost you.

Installing solar panels can help you minimize the world’s carbon footprint and reduce your electricity bill by half. So, here are some tips before choosing the company that will be installing yours.

1. Credibility & Years

Years of experience matter a lot when it comes to solar panel installation. You are not DIYing yourself because you do not want to do a half-hearted job.

Therefore, if you are planning to do quality work, credibility and experience will play a role. Before you decide upon the installers, go to their website and look through all the services they are offering and other clients they have worked with.

Most solar panel installations extend their services to the corporate and domestic sectors. Therefore, looking at the different companies will give you a fair idea of their credibility.

2. Your Kind Of Experience

There are different kinds of solar panel installation. Some prefer it in their garden, and others might want their sloping roof to be the location. It all depends on where the sun exposure is most.

If you are looking for a specification, especially a roof solar panel installation, then you have to ensure that the company is an expert in it. It is not just about getting the equipment and installing it.

Solar panels are a matter of electrical wiring, and you will need a route to connect them to the grid. Someone who has done roof installation will know how to speak to the electrical supplier of the area and prepare the roof to hold the panels and get the best sun exposure.

3. How Long Does The Installations Take

We all know that solar installation is a complicated process that will take some time. However, you shouldn’t be working with any company that doesn’t offer a tentative date for completion.

You should be having a proper conversation with the representative and even be able to request a time. This is an essential service for people who are about to move to their new house as soon as possible.

Generally, it should take less than four days in terms of efficient work.

4. Insurances & Compensations They Offer

In case of any damage, the company generally takes responsibility for compensation. Do not hesitate to ask them about insurance plans or their course of action in terms of any damage.

A good company will be transparent about its warranties and insurance. They would be giving you insurance for any damage while working or post-installation within the warranty period.

Free maintenance or good discounts for at least a year after installation.

5. What About Maintenance Post Installation

A quality installation company will give you advice about maintenance even before you ask. Companies nowadays are more about giving their customers a 360-degree service and keeping their relationships steady.

As mentioned before, the first few maintenance will either be complimentary or heavily discounted. However, if your hired company doesn’t provide these services, it doesn’t automatically mean they are not worth it.

We would ask you to go through each shortlisted brochure and choose the one from whom you will benefit the most.

6. What Are Their Packages

Solar installation is not one size fits all. First, there is commercial and domestic solar panel installation, and the price differs in that matter. On the other hand, the surface area and the lumen of the solar lights you are buying will also affect the price.

Companies generally have packages from which you can choose. This is why consultation is important before you choose to hire one.

What is the price structure they offer?

Is it negotiable?

Will they provide the solar panels.?

What are their service charges?

These are questions you should be asking your choice of company.

7. Customer Feedback

Lastly, customer feedback should be able to seal the deal. Remember, anyone can have a website and a genius behind the screen, making it look legitimate. Therefore, you need concrete proof of their credibility.

You should not just google feedback but also dig deep and go through the portfolio. Check Yelp, Craigslist, and other platforms to get customer reviews from every sector. If they have social media, that is also a great source for customer feedback.

Once you are satisfied with your research, only then should you hire.

Now You Are Ready To Hire!

Asking questions is a big part of hiring the right company. Unfortunately, there have been times when customers are fooled with hidden costs, extra charges, or half-done services because they failed to ask the right questions.

So, before you hire, make a list of the important questions which you need answers from. Do not be hasty in signing a contract when it comes to solar panels, as it can lead to less quality work and more expenditure.

We hope that this information will help you hire the right company for your needs.

Kossi Adzo is the editor and author of Startup.info. He is software engineer. Innovation, Businesses and companies are his passion. He filled several patents in IT & Communication technologies. He manages the technical operations at Startup.info.

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  1. Solar Installation Irvine

    04/18/2023 at 7:03 PM

    Thanks for sharing this informative article post about solar installation and give all help guidelines according of this topic.

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