Our Process
Our Solar Installation Process.
Our solar power project process is comprehensive with expert, personalized customer support and top-quality customer service from every level in our organization. We handle everything under the sun for you -- from custom site consultations and design meetings to shading studies, meticulous measurements, research, engineering reports, financing programs, permitting packages, and even routine job walks and technician meetings for quality control.
As a fully licensed, insured and certified solar installer, Scudder Solar serves Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito, and San Luis Obispo counties and has one of the best customer care teams in the local area. If you need something, we'll be there. If you have a question, you'll get it answered. If you have a concern, we'll fix it with no excuses.
At Scudder Solar, we absolutely stand behind the solar systems we design, engineer, and build, and we are your partner for the entire life of your installation. We guarantee 100% customer satisfaction on every project we're a part of, and we work hard to make sure that our customers (every one of them!) are as happy as possible. In fact, we don't stop until you are 100% satisfied with our finished work.
Our Solar Process... Step-By-Step.
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Your First Call Or Website Visit:
Whether you call Scudder Solar and speak to one of our team members or submit an online solar quote form, we will gather your information, and then one of our solar design consultants will make an appointment with you for an on-site visit. At Scudder, we realize each property is unique, just like our customers. Our solar estimate process includes a personal, in-home consultation for that very reason. We are here to help you determine if solar is the correct answer for you and your home or business. Meeting with you in person to make a thorough assessment of your properties' viability for solar is a crucial part of our commitment to exceptional customer service.
Scudder Solar On-Site Visit:
An experienced Scudder solar design consultant will visit you at your home or business to properly analyze your property and electrical usage, then perform a complete solar energy feasibility study. Accurate measurements and shading studies are essential for designing the right solar photovoltaic system for your specific needs and site. During our on-site visit, we want to work as closely as possible with you to define the type of system that would suit your circumstances best, including financially and aesthetically. As a licensed solar contractor and a licensed roofing contractor, we will also determine if there are any roofing or structural concerns we need to address before your solar installation.
Our Project Proposal Including System Design:
After carefully assessing your property, including the data we collect at your on-site evaluation, your Scudder Solar design consultant and our electrical engineers will design a system specific to your energy needs and property requirements. We will prepare a comprehensive solar proposal including detailed findings, equipment specifications, system size suggestions, photographs, annual savings and payback estimations, financing options, and the entire scope of the work, including materials, benefits, warranties, advantages or disadvantages, and an outline of the whole process for your project. We'll also walk you through each line of the proposal and clearly explain the details. Additionally, we'll discuss what incentives (including tax credits, if available) you may be eligible for to help you make an informed decision and maximize your investment with solar. We believe that educating our customers about solar power and all of the available options we offer is an integral part of the proposal process.
Solar Installation Agreement And Rebates:
If you decide to proceed with your solar design project, you will sign the proposal, and then our engineers will begin to design your physical system. At this time, we will help you apply for the rebates, incentives, and tax credits that you may be eligible for. We will also deliver a Scudder Solar Energy Systems customer care package, including pertinent contact information for the team members you will be working with and a comprehensive outline of how our installation process will proceed at your home or business.
Building And Electrical Permits:
We will also apply for the roofing and electrical permits and schedule the date of your solar installation.
Installation:
Our licensed and certified solar installers and electricians will install your system, which generally takes approximately five working days, depending on the size of the system we have built for your home or your business.
Inspections:
After installing your new solar power system, there will be a series of inspections, including electrical, utility, and building. We will schedule these inspections and be present at your property for each of them to answer any questions that may arise.
Harnessing The Power Of The Sun:
Your new system will receive a permit sign-off from the building and electrical inspectors and PG&E, and then your system will be interconnected to the grid. It's time to switch you on to solar! With your system connected and complete, you can enjoy virtually maintenance-free, cost-saving renewable energy for many years to come! But please note, our relationship doesn't end when we flip that switch; we are with you for the long haul to answer questions and concerns, monitor your system, give you tips or assistance with cleaning, and much more. When you go solar with Scudder and become our customer, we are here for you for the life of your system and beyond.
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