- How long have you been in business?
- Are you licensed, bonded, and insured?
- Have you worked with my utility company before?
- How many solar systems have you installed?
- Can you provide 3 references?
- Who will do the installation? If you use subcontractors, how do you ensure they do a good job?
- Do you offer guarantees for your work?
- What financing options are available?
Questions to ask your contractor before you install solar:
- How many panels/what size system should I install?
- Is my roof in good condition for installing rooftop solar?
- Why do you use this type of equipment?
- What are the incentives?
- What warranties do you offer?
- Will you connect to my utility grid?
- What kind of inverter do I need?
- Who do I contact if something goes wrong?
- How long will it take for the solar panels to pay back the cost?
- How long will the installation take?
- Will you obtain all the necessary permits?
- Can I add solar panels later?
- Should I buy a solar battery?
- What if my roof leaks after the installation?
- Can I monitor how much energy my solar system generates?
- How long will my contract last?