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How should I respond if the final solar price increases after the site inspection?
Answer
Request an itemized explanation tied to documented site findings, compare it with the original scope and change-order terms, and do not approve the increase until you understand your options to accept, renegotiate, or cancel.
Key points
- Separate genuinely new conditions from work that should have been included in the original assessment.
- Ask for evidence such as inspection photographs, engineering findings, permit requirements, or utility requirements.
- Confirm whether the revised price changes system size, equipment, schedule, financing, warranties, or expected performance.
What it depends on
- Signed proposal and contract
- Change-order and cancellation provisions
- Site inspection findings
- Alternative designs and provider availability
Risks and trade-offs
- Accepting quickly can lock in an unfavorable price or scope reduction.
- Rejecting necessary work can leave the system unsafe, unpermittable, or unsuitable.
- A cancellation may involve deposits or other contractual consequences.
Information you may need
- Original and revised itemized proposals
- Inspection evidence and technical justification
- Contract rights and deposit terms
- Revised financing and performance assumptions
Your next step
What to do next
Send written questions about every changed line item and obtain a revised contract or written cancellation option before authorizing additional work or payment.
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