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What information should I gather about roof ownership before requesting a shared solar quote?
Answer
Gather documents and contacts that establish who owns the roof, who may authorize equipment and access, and how costs, production, maintenance, insurance, and roof replacement would be handled. A quote based on unclear authority may not be implementable.
Key points
- Collect deeds, surveys, leases, condominium or association documents, easements, and shared-maintenance agreements.
- Identify every owner, landlord, tenant, association, lender, or other party whose consent may be relevant.
- Describe proposed equipment locations, access routes, attachment areas, meters, and ownership of the system.
What it depends on
- Property and roof title documents
- Shared-use and maintenance rights
- Consent and approval authority
- Roof condition and structural control
- Electrical meter and system ownership arrangements
Risks and trade-offs
- A low-cost quote may omit legal, access, roof-repair, or shared-ownership requirements.
- Unclear responsibility for leaks or future removal can create disputes.
- Different owners may have different financial objectives and electricity loads.
Information you may need
- Current title, survey, lease, and association documents
- Written roof-access and maintenance arrangements
- Names and contact information for decision-makers
- Recent roof inspection and electrical service information
Your next step
What to do next
Prepare a document pack and ask the prospective provider to state any ownership, consent, access, or structural conditions in the quote.
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