Three Questions You Should Ask a Potential Solar Contractor

Are you a homeowner that is interested in installing solar panels or other solar products on your home? Are you having trouble getting started because you need a contractor to assume the reigns of the building or installation process? The only problem is you don’t know how to go about finding the right contractor. Well, with the right questions on hand, you should be able to find out the necessary information you need in order to ascertain if a contractor is right for you. It is the intention of this article to discuss three questions that you should ask a potential solar contractor in an effort to aid you in your search.

The first and perhaps most obvious question that you should ask a potential solar contractor is: are you currently licensed to perform the building or installation of solar products? While this may seem like a silly question, there are people who may be posing as licensed contractors in an effort to get over on people who don’t check. In order to prevent fraud and protect yourself in the event that something goes wrong, you should be sure to ask to see proof of licensing for the contractor.

Another question that you should ask a potential solar contractor is: how many years of experience do you have performing solar building or installation? As with any type of service, experience is critical. Specifically, you will want to know how long the contractor has been performing the specific task that you wish performed, i.e. solar panel installation. Knowing about the experience level of your potential contractor, or the company that they represent, can give you a gauge about important information needed to make your decision to utilize their services.

You will also need to ask if there is an alternative solar product that would best suit your particular needs or situation. While doing a significant amount of research on a particular product is very wise as a customer, it is also a good idea to get the opinion of an expert. Good contractors not only listen to the needs of their customers, but also make recommendations in the event that their knowledge about a superior or more appropriate product entitles them to do so. Doing so will not only contribute to your customer satisfaction, but can also increase your faith in their knowledge and expertise; perhaps prompting you to recommend them to someone else you may know.

The search for a service professional is always a grueling process. This is especially relevant with respect to areas outside your realm of expertise, such as solar products. However, being armed with research and the appropriate questions can and will help you find the best solar contractor to fit your needs. Specifically, you can ask potential contractors if they are currently licensed to perform the building or installation of solar materials, how many years of experience they have performing solar building or installation, and is there an alternative solar product that would best suit my particular needs or situation?