How it works
Five steps. Zero awkward haggling.
You bring the quotes. We bring the uncomfortable questions. Here’s the whole process, start to finish.
You send your quotes
Email or text us your written solar quote(s) — PDF, photo, screenshot, whatever you have. No quotes yet? We’ll help you get comparable ones.
We benchmark
We break each quote into price per watt, equipment spec, and financing structure, and compare against public benchmarks like the $3.36/W national average. You see exactly where your quote sits.
We negotiate
We go back to the installer(s) with competing numbers and negotiate the price down on a like-for-like system. You don’t make a single awkward phone call.
We vet the installer
License, insurance, review history, years in business — checked and shown to you in writing before anything is signed.
We review the contract
Dealer fees, escalation clauses, production guarantees, roof warranty, what-if-they-fold language — flagged in plain English. You sign only when it reads right.
What we need from you
- Your written quote(s) — the more complete, the better. Total price, system size in watts, equipment models, and the financing terms.
- Your ZIP code — so we can verify which incentives and net metering rules are actually active where you live (DSIRE is our starting point).
- A little patience — good negotiation takes a few rounds. Most engagements wrap in one to three weeks.
What you’ll get back
- A written benchmark of your quote against public market data
- The negotiated price, with before-and-after numbers
- The installer vetting report: license, insurance, review history
- The financing breakdown: true cost, dealer fees found, payment schedule
- The contract review: flags in plain English, before you sign