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The Benefits of Working with a Local, All-In-One Solar Company

The solar industry continues to grow as we move toward a future of clean, renewable energy. With it, additional energy solutions, such as home batteries, are becoming more common as well, as the solar-plus-storage combination becomes more ubiquitous. Other innovations, like solar integrated roofing, combine solar technology with efficient roofing design for a sleek, modern take on solar panels. Established companies like CertainTeed are at the forefront of this movement with their revolutionary Solstice® Shingle. Other add-ons, like monitoring systems, help to improve your system’s efficiency and ease of use.

All of this is to say that going solar is a lot more than just going solar. With all of the other complementary parts – roofing, batteries, services – there is a lot more that goes into getting your solar system up to speed. It’s now a long-term investment with many moving parts, meaning it’s more important than ever to have a reliable solar company at your side. Unfortunately, many companies that do solar installations disappear. Many of those that do stick around don’t offer a full range of services to truly maximize your system.

In addition to looking for an all-in-one solar company, you may find yourself wondering if it’s better to go with a smaller, local company, or with a larger, more established one with brand recognition. Each has its pros and cons, but we’ve found that there are more benefits to working with a local solar company.

Solar Discovery is a local, all-in-one solar company that offers solar, roofing, batteries, and a range of services and maintenance. Here’s why that’s crucial today.

Streamlined Efficiency & Expertise

If you’re looking for more than just solar panels, having an all-in-one solar company makes everything much easier. A one stop shop for all of your needs leads to a more efficient process where you can get any solar, roofing, and battery services from one provider without having to contact, coordinate, and work with several companies or contractors. Instead of looking for multiple companies and coordinating their services, you can just call one company to take care of everything for you. All-in-one companies also have the expertise to be able to handle any issues that arise. If a roofing issue pops up during your solar installation, you can trust that they’ll know how to handle it.

Paired Roofing Services

Before installing your solar panels, you’ll have to make sure your roof is sturdy enough to withstand their weight. The last thing you want to do is install your solar panels, and then immediately have an issue with your roofing. Your solar panels are designed to last for 25 years – you need to be sure that your roof is in good enough condition to last that long. In some cases, that may mean reroofing your home before beginning your solar installation. At the very least, you’ll need your roof to be inspected before any solar installation can be done. Working with a company that specializes in both solar and roofing means you can feel confident that you won’t have any roofing issues when going solar.

Additionally, solar and roofing are beginning to become integrated. New technologies like solar shingles act as both roofing and solar panels. In most cases, they aren’t installed on top of existing roofing like standard solar panels, but are installed instead as a functioning roof. Having a company that specializes in both solar and roofing is ideal for this type of installation.

Paired Battery Installation

While batteries are not a necessity for a functioning solar system, they can help make them much more efficient. Solar panels are great for providing efficient, renewable and affordable energy for your home, but they are still limited by their dependence on sunlight. Once the sun goes down, your solar panels stop producing power. Having a battery can store excess solar energy from your panels for later use, helping you to avoid blackouts and saving you even more money by selling it back to the grid.

If you’re looking to install a battery, it’s much easier and more convenient to do it together with your solar system. Even if you decide to do it at a later date, it’s better to have the same company that did your solar installation do your battery installation, ensuring that the two systems are properly integrated.

Customer Support, Services, & Maintenance

A key thing to remember about going solar is that it doesn’t end at installation. It is a decades-long investment that will likely require some servicing or maintenance down the road. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your system, or you need immediate repairs after your panels were damaged by strong winds or a falling tree branch, having a local company nearby makes finding the service you need much more convenient.

National companies are generally much bigger and are therefore harder to reach when an issue pops up. Having a personal relationship with a small, local company means getting the help you need is just a phone call away. When you work with Solar Discovery, someone will always answer the phone, and in some cases will service your system for free.

Solar Discovery’s services include panel repair, monitoring, inverter troubleshooting, and much more. Imagine having three separate companies for solar, roofing, and battery installation, and needing to call each one separately whenever you need service or maintenance over the next 25 years. Having all of these services under one umbrella makes everything much simpler.

Knowledge & Assistance with Local Policies

Solar companies don’t just simply show up and put solar panels on your roof. While having experienced technicians who can do this correctly is obviously a crucial piece of the puzzle, the process of going solar is much more complicated. Knowledge of local laws, regulations, building codes, and policies, as well as familiarity with local utility companies, all play a role in ensuring that your installation is done properly and legally. Working with a local company means working with a team that knows the ins and outs of your city’s rules and regulations to guarantee a safe, proper, and efficient installation.

Lower Installation Costs

It’s no secret that, despite the long-term savings that it provides, going solar is an expensive decision. Installation costs will undoubtedly be an important factor when looking for a solar company. Additionally, various financing options and tax rebates will affect your overall cost. But at the end of the day, you’re much more likely to pay less by going with a local company. A study done by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory showed that larger installers charge about 10% more on average when compared to smaller, local companies, and that local companies will provide a lower quote roughly 70% of the time. Additionally, many companies will offer discounted rates when bundling solar with battery or roofing services.

Speed & Efficiency of Services

Whether you work with a large national company or a small local one, the installation process itself will take roughly the same amount of time. Each will do the job in about one to two days. The difference in the speed of services comes in the rest of the work: things like inspections, permitting, and financing all take time, and working with a big company can lead to these things getting drawn out. Local companies that know how these things work in your specific location will have the upper hand and will likely be able to get the job done faster than a larger company.

All-In-One Solar with Solar Discovery

Solar Discovery is a local, all-in-one company that offers solar, roofing, battery, and other maintenance services. We handle everything in-house, meaning we don’t work with any subcontractors. Whether you’re looking to install a full solar-plus-battery system or simply can’t reach your original installers for basic repairs on an existing system, we’re here to help you with all of your solar energy needs.

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