Step-by-Step Guide to Our Expert Solar Installation Process
We Design, Engineer & Build Your System
At YES, we custom design every system, residential and commercial, both roof and ground mounted. Our energy consultants will customize a reliable system that maximizes production, minimizes cost, and looks great. Find out why Your Energy Solutions is so highly rated on Yelp, Angie’s List, and the BBB. We go the extra mile to make going solar easy for you.
Step 1 – Contact Us.
Contact us to get started by calling 888.888.0711 or by requesting a quote. We listen to your needs, goals, and budget and design a custom solution for your unique needs. YES is brand neutral and represents the industry’s top-rated manufacturers so you can make your best informed decision.
We invite you to visit us at one of our local showrooms and encourage you to “test” before you “invest”, because our biggest investment is in serving you, our valued customers.
Step 2 – Site Survey
We begin by collecting your historical electric usage to correctly size your solar system. A sophisticated site survey is conducted where:
- We measure your roof and perform a drone survey to confirm your solar system is installed in the most efficient way.
- We inspect your electrical system for solar compatibility in its existing state.
- We verify the structural integrity of your roof to support the weight of the system.
This process validates our industry-leading 25 year production guarantee & workmanship warranty.
Many of our competitors do not perform site surveys, relying strictly on satellite imaging. That’s a great start, but it’s not enough. In fact, most of our competitors never see the roof until their crew sets foot on it to begin installation (a HUGE mistake). These companies spin this cost-cutting measure as a benefit, by promoting the site survey as “annoying & unnecessary,” but nothing could be further from the truth. Our site surveys allow us to maximize the number of solar panels that can be installed and enable us to identify any required electrical or structural work that may be required before the solar installation process begins.
Step 3 – Review Your Options
Your YES energy consultant will present an optimal system design along with several options for system equipment in a range of sizes. Pick your favorite option and we’ll provide a detailed financial proposal that maximizes savings and Return on Investment under NEM 3.0.
Step 4 – Design & Permitting
Our solar engineers go to work and prepare a CAD or “blueprint” design for your project.
We use this design to Permit your project and work with your Homeowner’s Association (HOA). Permit fees are always included in our quote.
Each customer is assigned to a YES project coordinator to keep you updated throughout your project. We are BIG on communication and are here to answer any questions you have along the way.
Step 5 – Construction & Final Steps
100% In-House Labor
Installation of the solar panels, inverter(s), racking, roof penetrations, waterproofing, and all electrical work are performed with the utmost care by our in-house installation crews and are backed by our 25 year production guarantee and workmanship warranty. Once your installation is installed, YES coordinates your final inspection with the Building Department and applies for Utility Interconnection & Net Metering.
You’ll then start producing your own power, saving you money and reducing your carbon footprint. We are here to support you today, and for the life of the system.
