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What questions should I ask before agreeing to a solar site survey?

Answer

Ask what the survey covers, who performs it, whether it is free or refundable, what access is required, what deliverable you receive, and which assumptions or exclusions apply. Also ask whether the survey is a sales visit, a technical design assessment, or a structural or electrical inspection.

Key points

  • Confirm whether roof, shade, structure, electrical service, and equipment placement are included.
  • Ask whether the findings are binding, preliminary, or subject to later change.
  • Clarify whether agreeing to the survey creates any purchase, financing, or exclusivity obligation.

What it depends on

  • Survey scope and provider qualifications
  • Site access and property condition
  • Whether structural or electrical review is included
  • Deliverables, cost, cancellation, and follow-up terms

Risks and trade-offs

  • A low-cost survey may provide only a sales estimate.
  • A survey that misses roof or electrical constraints can lead to redesign and added cost.
  • Unclear commercial terms can create pressure to proceed before comparison.

Information you may need

  • Written survey scope and price
  • Provider qualifications and deliverable examples
  • Access requirements and expected timing
  • Any contract, deposit, exclusivity, or cancellation terms

Your next step

What to do next

Request the survey terms in writing and agree only after confirming the scope, deliverables, commercial obligations, and what remains subject to later verification.

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