The site survey is the first visit after you sign, and it decides whether the design on paper works on your actual house. Here is what the technician checks, and why so many photos get taken.
What the survey checks
- Roof. Measurements, material, age, and condition. Panels last decades, so the roof under them has to be ready for that.
- Shading. Trees, chimneys, and nearby structures that would cut production at certain hours.
- Structure. Attic framing and rafters, to confirm the roof can carry the system.
- Electrical panel. Capacity and breaker space. Some homes need a panel upgrade before solar can connect, and it is far better to know that now.
- Equipment placement. Where the inverter, the connection to your meter, and any battery will live.
Plan for the technician to need access to your attic, your electrical panel, and your yard.
Why we photograph everything
- Engineers design your final system from these photos. More photos means a better design.
- Your city requires documentation in the permit packet.
- The photos are a record of your home's condition before any work starts. That record protects you.
- One thorough visit beats three short ones. Good photos mean the crew rarely has to come back with more questions.
If the survey finds a problem
Sometimes it does: a roof that needs work first, or a panel that needs upgrading. When that happens, we tell you before anything else moves forward, and any change to the plan or the price comes to you in writing. Nothing changes verbally.
Questions before your survey
Call 1-888-801-6789, text (801) 634-0177, email help@gottriple.com, or chat at gottriple.com.