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What questions should I ask before scheduling a solar site inspection?

Answer

Ask what the inspection covers, who performs it, what you will receive, whether it costs anything, and how its findings affect the proposal, design, contract, and warranties.

Key points

  • Confirm that the inspection addresses roof condition, structure, shading, electrical service, access, layout, and production assumptions as relevant.
  • Ask whether the provider will identify exclusions, required repairs, and project risks.
  • Clarify whether the inspection is preliminary or sufficient for a final quote and whether any fee is refundable or credited.

What it depends on

  • Site complexity
  • Inspection scope
  • Provider qualifications
  • Fee and proposal process

Risks and trade-offs

  • A limited inspection may leave structural, electrical, or shading issues undiscovered.
  • A free inspection may be tied to sales pressure or limited deliverables.
  • Different providers may use different assumptions, making proposals hard to compare.

Information you may need

  • Inspection checklist and deliverables
  • Inspector qualifications
  • Fees and cancellation terms
  • Information the homeowner must provide

Your next step

What to do next

Request the inspection scope and deliverables in writing, ask how findings will be documented, and schedule only after comparing the provider's process with alternatives.

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