Question 1

What's actually free? What's the catch?

Accepted Answer

The service is free to you. We charge the installers a small fee for the introduction — only when they win your business. That's why our incentive is to find you the lowest honest price, not the highest.

Question 2

Why only 3 quotes? Why not 10?

Accepted Answer

More bids sound better, but they create noise: too many calls, too many specs to compare, and weaker leverage per installer. Three is the sweet spot — enough competition to keep pricing honest, few enough that each installer takes you seriously.

Question 3

How do you vet installers?

Accepted Answer

A valid contractor license to install solar in their state (for example, a CSLB C-46 in California), minimum 5 years in business, no unresolved BBB complaints, and customer references we can verify. Installers who don't meet the bar don't get added — and ones who slip get removed.

Question 4

Will I get hammered with calls?

Accepted Answer

Each installer contacts you once to introduce themselves and confirm a time to quote. That's it. If anyone gets pushy, tell us — we drop them. Your phone shouldn't ring 20 times because you asked a question.

Question 5

How accurate is the instant quote estimate?

Accepted Answer

The estimate is a starting point, not a final price. We use Google's Solar API and your bill range to give a realistic ballpark — usually within 10-15% of what installers will quote. The 3 actual installer bids are firm.

Question 6

What if I'm not ready to buy?

Accepted Answer

Most people aren't on day one. Get the estimate, see the bids, sit on them. Real installers expect a homeowner to take 30-90 days to decide. No pressure, no expiring offers.

Question 7

I already signed a PPA. Did I screw up?

Accepted Answer

Maybe not. Many PPA contracts have a cancellation window (often 3-10 days). Even outside that, knowing what the market would have paid helps with the next solar decision — or the resale value of your home. Worth getting the numbers regardless.

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