How much does a home solar system cost?
It depends on your home's size, energy usage, and equipment — which is exactly why generic numbers online are so unreliable. A free quote gives you a real figure for your roof and your bill instead of a national average that fits nobody.
How do people pay for solar?
Three common paths: pay cash and own the system outright, finance it with a solar loan (often little or nothing down), or have a company own the panels and pay a set rate for the power they make (a lease or power purchase agreement). Which one is smartest depends on your budget and how long you'll stay in the home — your free quote walks through the options for your situation.
Will solar really lower my electric bill?
For most well-suited homes, yes — a properly sized system can offset a large share of your usage, and in some homes nearly all of it. How much depends on your roof, sunshine, usage patterns, and your utility's rates. That's the core of what a quote calculates.
What incentives are available?
Incentives change over time and vary a lot by state and utility — some areas offer rebates, tax benefits, or performance credits. Rather than quote numbers that may be out of date, we review what currently applies to your specific location as part of your free quote.
Does solar increase my home's value?
Research says yes: a Zillow analysis found homes with solar sold for about 4.1% more on average than comparable non-solar homes. Owned systems tend to add the most value; leased systems are more nuanced.
How long do solar panels last?
Most panels carry 25-year performance warranties and continue producing beyond that, with output declining only gradually. With no moving parts, there's very little to break.
What if I sell my house?
An owned system typically transfers with the home — and per the Zillow research above, may help it sell for more. Leased systems can usually be transferred to the buyer or bought out; the details depend on the agreement.
Is my roof even a good fit?
Great question — and the honest answer is "it depends." Orientation, shading, roof age, and local climate all matter. Some roofs are solar goldmines; a few genuinely aren't worth it. We'll tell you which yours is, either way.
Is the quote really free? What's the catch?
Really free, no catch. We prepare a savings analysis for your home and follow up to walk you through it. If solar doesn't pencil out for your situation, we'll say so — pressuring people into bad deals is the opposite of genius.