{"id":1246,"date":"2019-02-04T22:46:50","date_gmt":"2019-02-04T22:46:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.powermepronto.com\/?p=1246"},"modified":"2019-02-19T13:20:08","modified_gmt":"2019-02-19T13:20:08","slug":"how-to-hire-a-solar-contractor-who-wants-you-to-get-big-energy-savings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/powermepronto.com\/en\/how-to-hire-a-solar-contractor-who-wants-you-to-get-big-energy-savings\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Hire a Solar Contractor Who Wants You To Get Big Energy Savings"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Any big project can turn out to be an absolute nightmare – or a wonderful dream.<\/p>\n

It all depends on the quality of solar contractor you hire.<\/p>\n

Just like any profession, you have good ones…and not-so-good ones.<\/p>\n

So, let\u2019s evaluate how you find a contractor you\u2019ll absolutely love:<\/p>\n

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  1. Forget Certifications and Focus on Reputation <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Look, every contractor needs certain certifications to be able to do the work they want. But remember, this simply means they passed a test and understand how to do solar installation.<\/p>\n

    It does not mean they are fair, honest, and a pleasure to work with. You can get contractors with great paper qualifications who are an absolute pain-in-the-butt to deal with.<\/p>\n

    Things don\u2019t get done on time. Costs aren\u2019t as promised. Calls don\u2019t get returned. You know how the drill goes.<\/p>\n

    Definitely make sure your contractor has the correct certifications. They should have NABCEP\u2019s Solar PV Installation Professional Certification<\/a>. But, weight most of your decision based on their reputation.<\/p>\n

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    1. How to Investigate a Solar Contractor\u2019s Reputation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Never put all your trust in one single source. Instead, give your contractor an overall reputation grade based on your research.<\/p>\n

      Energy Sage<\/a> allows you to search for solar contractors and read consumer reviews on them no matter where you live in the entire country. Check the contractor at the BBB. Read their Google and Facebook reviews, if they have them. Just Google their name and read what you can at various websites. Analyze their own website to see what professional associations they\u2019re a part of.<\/p>\n

      This gives you a clear picture of what the market in general thinks of their reputation.<\/p>\n

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      1. Meet Several Contractors in Person<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        By this point, you should have a short list of several contractors you want to talk to. Create your list of questions. Get answers from each, and compare what they told you.<\/p>\n

        Above all, read the contractor\u2019s personal demeanor. Honest people are nice, have no problem answering any question (regardless of how contentious it may seem), and they don\u2019t tell you what they think you want to hear. They also place very little, if any, pressure on you to choose them.<\/p>\n

        If the contractor seems easy to work with, that\u2019s likely your best choice, even if they cost more.<\/p>\n

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        1. In General, Trust Higher-Priced Solar Contractors More <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Speaking of cost, it\u2019s rarely wise to go with the cheapest guy. The cheap guy cuts corners, doesn\u2019t return your calls, and really doesn\u2019t care all that much about what you want. They just want to get the job done as fast as possible to maximize their profit.<\/p>\n

          Try to find a solar contractor that charges just above the market rate, but who isn\u2019t the most expensive.<\/p>\n

          Typically, they understand the value of their services. And they charge enough money such that they don\u2019t feel rushed to cut corners on the installation.<\/p>\n

          They charge those higher prices because they\u2019re looking for better customers like you who appreciate the work they do, rather than the customers who just want to save a buck.<\/p>\n

          And even though they charge more up front, you have so much less stress and a far lower risk of something going wrong now (or 5 years from now), that you actually save money by doing it right the first time.<\/p>\n

          Take your time. There\u2019s no rush. And once you analyze all these factors, you will end up with a solar installation contractor who makes you ecstatically happy.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Any big project can turn out to be an absolute nightmare – or a wonderful dream. It all depends on the quality of solar contractor you hire. Just like any profession, you have good ones…and not-so-good ones. So, let\u2019s evaluate how you find a contractor you\u2019ll absolutely love: Forget Certifications and Focus on Reputation Look, … Continue reading How to Hire a Solar Contractor Who Wants You To Get Big Energy Savings<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":863,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_glsr_average":0,"_glsr_ranking":0,"_glsr_reviews":0,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1246","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow to Hire a Solar Contractor Who Wants You To Get Big Energy Savings - Pronto Power<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Some solar contractors want to line their own pockets. Others want you to save big because they know you\u2019ll tell everyone you know about them. 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