Making the decision to install solar panels on your home comes with many benefits. However, you likely haven’t had a solar panel installation done before, as this isn’t the type of service that homeowners are hiring for their home every few years. Solar panels are long-term investments that don’t require replacement for a long time, so to help you know what to expect before the installation team arrives, we’ve put together a few of the best home preparation tips for a solar panel installation.
- Make sure you have all permits taken care of. Every neighborhood and municipality is different. Depending on where you live, you may require specific permits or permission from an HOA to install solar panels. If your solar panel installation has been greenlighted, it’s likely that you’ve already addressed these permissions, but in case you haven’t, don’t forget to take care of them.
- Move any potential obstacles. It’s best to have anything near your home and roof moved elsewhere to allow the installation team to have ample working space. Move your car out of the driveway, and if shade trees extend too far onto your roof, you’ll want to have them trimmed.
- Prepare to have a temporary loss of power. You’re switching your home to a new power source, so while that switch is being made, you’ll have a temporary power loss. This loss doesn’t last very long, but it’s good to know ahead of time so you aren’t surprised when it happens.
We here at 3 Guys Solar, LLC offer the best solar panel installation services in the area and are here to help you feel informed and ready for your new solar panels, so don’t hesitate to ask us any questions before, during, and after the process to get the most out of your investment.