Before you hire: Solar & Battery
Ask each provider to quote the same scope so you can compare the services, fees and exclusions.
- Compare panel, inverter and battery models and warranties.
- Ask what shading and production assumptions the proposal uses.
- Clarify roof repairs, electrical upgrades and utility approvals.
- Review financing, escalators, service obligations and system ownership.
Questions worth asking
- Who handles permits, interconnection and inspections?
- What happens if the system produces less than estimated?
- Are roof work or future removal and reinstallation included?
What belongs in the written scope?
System design, equipment, production assumptions, roof and electrical work, permits, interconnection, monitoring and payment terms.
A local detail to check
For solar or battery service in Franklin, share a recent utility bill, roof age and any known shading. Compare proposals using the same energy assumptions and ownership model.
Use the Tennessee license verification service and the state’s contractor consumer resources as starting points. Confirm project requirements with the appropriate local office.