What to expect during your assessment?

The consultant, or “sales person ” , who comes to see you should be there to help you with anything you ’ re unsure about, walk you through exactly how the system will be installed on your home, explain the products and warranties, plus provide a run through of their after-care program and honestly explain the economics and financing options available to you

The process should follow along something like this

Get to know you and where you ’ re at with solar

Check your bills and discuss your usage habits

Introduce you to their company

Explanation of government incentives

Inspect meter board and asses roof

Digital roof design

System sizing and pricing

Wrap up and explanation of installation process and time line

You always have the option of booking in for installation on the day with the consultant If it feels right and fits your budget, I encourage you to take the plunge and book a date But, if you have any reservations or doubts about the company - do your research! Warning bells for me would be very cheap or very expensive if they're offering you the exact same thing as everyone else. Also, any high-pressure closing tactics would piss me off, this is an important long-term decision to make Think about who you want to be dealing with over the lifetime the system is on your roof! Plus, if you get in with a truly great company, they will help you moving forwards with batteries and any other cool stuff that comes up in the future

Also, a quick word for the quote shoppers please understand your impact on others, by not doing your research and due diligence before seeking a quote, you ' re take up time from other people who have already educated themselves, and are short changing yourself in the long run I guess if you ’ re reading this, then I should commend you! So well done Mr/Mrs Shopper : )

Don'tForget...

Yourcurrentenergyretailer(theonebillingyou)maynotofferthebestratesonceyouhave solar.Askthepeopleyouaregettingtoinstallforyouwhattheirrecommendationsare. A goodsignyou'vegotagreatcompanyistheywillofferthisserviceaspartofthestandard aftercareprogram.

One thing to keep in mind... changing providers before the system is commissioned and switchedonmaydelaythisprocessifyouneedtohaveyourmetersupdated.