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Even if you’re completely on board with your decision to switch to solar, it’s important to do your due diligence when researching the best solar panel installation companies in Georgia for your needs. To remain competitive, some fly-by-night solar installers might attempt to cut costs, relying on inexperienced sales people and installers. Here are some things to keep in mind when hiring solar panel professionals.
Length of Time in Business
The longer a solar panel company has been in business, the more residential installations they have under their tool belts. While a younger company might indeed have top-notch installers, an older company has more experience—and quite possibly many more happy customers—on its side. If you decide to go with a more nationally known company, you’ll also want to ensure that they’ve got experience in Georgia, where homeowners might have different solar power needs than in other states.
Subcontractors or In-House Professionals
A company that has an in-house team of installers, versus hiring subcontractor,s will likely have more responsibility over a solar installation project. This isn’t meant to disparage the many highly skilled subcontractors in the solar industry. But if you do indeed decide to go with a company who hires subcontractors—and the company should be transparent if it does—then you should also add those subcontractors to your vetting process.
Licensed, Insured and Certified
A solar installation company with a solid reputation likely has all of the licenses, insurances and certifications they need to back their installation—but you should always check. The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) is the certifying authority. While certification is voluntary, consumers should be wary of doing business with a solar company not certified by NABCEP.
Great Reviews
If you regularly refer to consumer reviews to buy ordinary household products, you’ll definitely want to look up the customer reviews of any solar installation company you plan to work with. For starters, look to see that they are an accredited company with the Better Business Bureau. Each of the top companies on our best solar companies in Georgia list have earned ratings of A+ from the BBB.
You can also look to sites like Consumer Affairs, Google, Trustpilot and Yelp. While five-star reviews are great and one-star reviews are bad, look more toward those that have four-, three- and even two-star ratings for the most candid reviews.
Additional Services
Bundled services are a convenient and often cost-effective option for homeowners, so do be sure to check if the solar company you’ll be hiring offers any additional home services. For example, some companies combine home security systems with solar installations, while others specialize in other smart home features and devices. Even if you don’t require these additional services, you’ll want to ask about cleaning and maintenance services for your panels. It will be much easier to service your solar panels and maintain their energy efficiency if it means calling up the same company who installed them.
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