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

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.

Why only 3 quotes? Why not 10?

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.

How do you vet installers?

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.

Will I get hammered with calls?

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.

How accurate is the instant quote estimate?

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.

What if I'm not ready to buy?

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.

I already signed a PPA. Did I screw up?

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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Permit and utility checklist before commitment

Texas solar quotes with permit and interconnection clarity

Compare three written offers once permit ownership, utility coordination, and contract protections are explicit.

No guaranteed savings, financing approval, or policy outcomes are represented here.

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What to verify first

A reliable comparison starts with the same home context and visible responsibility for utility and permit steps.

Require one shared usage context and a shared ZIP for all three proposals
Confirm who owns utility interconnection steps and filing status tracking
Ask for written responsibility for permit filing, inspections, and possible fees
Review cancellation, price-change, and delay language with the same assumption set

Why this checklist helps

Utilities and permitting assumptions can change the meaning of an otherwise similar quote. Aligning these items first keeps the comparison actionable and prevents hidden timeline or scope surprises later.

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Get review-ready

Keep a clean list of permit assumptions and utility steps. Then request three written quotes with the same home inputs.

Consistent bill and property inputs
Written scope, timing, and permit assumptions
Utility coordination and change-order details

Texas utility and permit FAQ

Do I need utility coordination before comparing?

Ideally, each quote should show who owns interconnection paperwork, expected timing, and approval support. Compare that side-by-side before making a decision.

What should I confirm for Texas permit handling?

Confirm whether one party owns permit filing, inspection coordination, and any permit-related cost assumptions in writing.

Can I compare quotes if permit assumptions differ?

You can compare, but only after normalizing the differences. Ask each installer to provide the same type of assumption so your decision is apples-to-apples.

Do I need to decide before all three estimates are complete?

No. Keep the comparison stable by aligning all three written proposals first, then review utility and permit assumptions together.

Should I compare utility and permit details first?

They should be part of the first full read. Without clear responsibility for permit and interconnection work, the cost and timeline comparison becomes harder to trust.