As Arizona solar consumers, it’s crucial to ask these questions to make an informed decision when purchasing a solar system. Your choice of a reliable and experienced solar contractor will ensure a successful transition to clean and sustainable energy.
- Do you subcontract your installation or sales teams, are they 1099?
- Will you use any third-party contractors to complete my installation in any way?
- How long have you been in business?
- How many W2 employees do you have?
- Are your employees W2 employees or 1099?
- What insurance do you carry?
- How many installations have you completed while in business?
- What are your ratings on Yelp, Google, Angie’s List and BBB?
- Have you had any complaints with the registrar of contractors?
- Have you had any complaints about BBB?
- Do you have a physical office I can visit if needed?
- Do you have a dedicated service team, or do you pull other staff to fix items?
- What is your roof warranty?
- What is your system production warranty?
- What are your solar panel and inverter warranties?
- What is the degradation of the solar panels you offer over at year 25.
- Do you handle the permitting and HOA submittals?
- How do you seal each roof penetration? What is the process?
- Do you complete a post installation quality control check?
- Do you complete a post installation solar system performance check?