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Q: Where is the best place to install solar panels on your roof?

• <div><p>Ideally, you want to place them facing true south. This is different from what a compass shows, which is called the magnetic south. You can find true south by using an online calculator as long as you know the longitude and latitude of your property. Solar panel placement is key to maximizing the energy you generate, so this is an important step.</p></div>

Q: Do solar panels need to be removed to replace the shingles?

• <div><p>In almost every case, solar panels need to be removed to replace roof shingles. In some cases, such as solar installations where the panels are on raised platforms above the roof surface, installers may be able to install new shingles without removing the solar installation. However, to get a quality roofing installation, panels need to come off. Most roofing contractors won&rsquo;t remove or reinstall solar panels as part of a roofing project, so you&rsquo;ll need to contact your solar provider.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to build a solar farm?

• <div><p>The actual time it takes to construct the solar farm is relatively short, taking between <b>2 and 4 months</b> on average. That timeline is dependent on site conditions, crew size, and the overall size of the solar farm.</p><p>However, the time it takes to get the ball rolling is significantly longer, ranging from 3 to 5 years. With a project of this scale, you&rsquo;ll need to obtain all of the proper permits and approvals to start breaking ground, and depending on your location, that could be an extended process. </p></div>

Q: What’s the difference between rooftop solar panels and a solar farm?

• <div><p>Rooftop solar panels supply energy to a single household, where a solar farm can power multiple homes at once with clean energy. Residential rooftop solar panels cost more per watt with a lower project total, and those panels only service the residence they are installed on (in most circumstances). With a solar farm, multiple households can buy into the project and share the overall cost. </p></div>

Q: How long does it take to install solar panels?

• <div><p>The time it takes to install solar panels depends on the number of panels and the size of your home, but installation takes between two and three days of work. While most contractors can install the panels over the course of a couple of days, switching to solar energy can take two to three months in total. This includes the time it takes to design the system, procure the parts, obtain the permits, install the panels, connect to the main power grid, and get an inspection. </p></div>

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Last update on December 01, 2025

Reviewed in September 2019
Company rep might have spent 10 minutes looking at electric panel and taking measurements. Later same day, we got an estimate for $12800 to install a generator. Estimate did NOT include specifc equipment (either a Generac or a Koehler...I had a choice?) , nor did it include labor costs. For...
Mister Sparky - Huntsville
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Reviewed in October 2015
- To be fair Early Services did fix my AC, but at a cost. I consider myself a savvy shopper, but I made some consumer mistakes here and I paid for it financially. Chalk this up to a painful lesson that I already thought I had learned. I strongly recommend you shop around and look at Angie?s...
EARLY SERVICES INC
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Reviewed in September 2014
Love these guys...will be calling them again next phase of my project. We've lived in our home 23 years and finally decided to do some needed renovations. These guys showed up promptly every day of my remodel...ready to get the job done...and that they did. They removed paneling, wood...
Lewis & Son Roofing & Construction
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Reviewed in April 2013
The price was outrageous for what little work was done. About 1/2 days work cost $848. Rebuilt 3 bathroom faucets, replaced one (using the faucet I had previously purchased) and repaired and overflow in the bathtub. I do not recommend using these people again. The are way way too expensive! ...
W E Estes & Son
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Reviewed in October 2012
I was not very satisfied with Safelite. They had glass replaced in the rear panel and now it rattles. The glass is shattered and there is the panel there that they were supposed to clean. They failed at what they said they were going to do, which is clean it up.
Safelite AutoGlass
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Reviewed in September 2012
I purchased a deal from Angie's list. I called and made an appointment. Magdan arrived on time and replaced the old attic fan with a new solar fan. They also did a roof inspection. They said the only problem with the roof was a small hole that birds had made to get inside the attic. He took a...
Magdan Construction
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Reviewed in August 2012
At the start of our home project repair, we hired the wrong guy. His heart was good, but he just did not have the skills to perform what we required. After partial the demo of our walls, we were left with a mess and no where to turn. Fortunately, our neighbor had used Phil Reeves Home Repair...
Phil Reeves Home Repair and Remodeling
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AVB Power

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Squeegee Glass Works

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Green Energy Solutions

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Storm Safe Roofing & Construction

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Zero Down Solar

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Southern Estates Property Preservations LLC

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Michael's Home Repairs

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Solar Wolf Energy

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ABC Paint

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