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Avatar for Bedwell Builders
Bedwell Builders
5.0(
17
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Solar Water Heater System - InstallSolar Water Heater System - Install - For BusinessSolar Water Heater System - Repair+1 more

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Needed the electrical service on my Shop replaced, called Bedwell Builders and they were quick to get me a quote, and replace the panel. Went above and beyond and worked with my schedule. Will hire again to do other projects when needed. 100% recommended"
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bedwell Builders
5.0(
20
)
Solar Water Heater System - InstallSolar Water Heater System - Install - For BusinessSolar Water Heater System - Repair+1 more

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Needed the electrical service on my Shop replaced, called Bedwell Builders and they were quick to get me a quote, and replace the panel. Went above and beyond and worked with my schedule. Will hire again to do other projects when needed. 100% recommended"
Response time1 day
Recommended by45%of homeowners
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Des Moines Area Roofing
4.8(
275
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Solar Panel InstallSolar Panels For Electric System - Install - For BusinessSolar Panels For Electric System - Repair+1 more

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I give Tim & crew 6 out of 5 stars. Before & after inspection completed with Tim. He actually found more storm damage & worked with my insurance company to make sure it was covered. His crew was punctual, professional, work completed on time. Concerns addressed immediately. A quality job. This is the company you want for your roofing job."
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Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Jenson Electric, LLC.
4.4(
7
)
Solar Panel Install

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were great to work with. Dana completely understood my project and sent me a very fair bid the next day. The work was completed the following week, exactly as promised. Dean and AJ were great; very knowledgeable and friendly. I will definitely call Jensen with future electrical needs."
Response time2 days
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Solar Panels questions, answered by experts

The average homeowner needs around 22 solar panels, but the exact number depends on your monthly energy consumption. Your solar professional should size your array to offset your consumption, meaning you’ll need fewer panels if you use below-average amounts of electricity, or more than 22 if you use above-average amounts of electricity. The number of panels also depends on the output of each panel. The average is around 400 watts, but you might need more panels if you install less capable equipment. Since there are so many variables, you should have a professional size your system.

For most U.S. homeowners, switching to solar energy is an excellent investment. A properly sized solar array can significantly reduce your electric bill, saving money on utilities every month. Most homeowners enjoy savings that cover the cost of their solar systems within 12 years and then turn a profit. Additionally, federal and state tax incentives are available that help make solar an even better and more profitable investment.

The actual time it takes to construct the solar farm is relatively short, taking between 2 and 4 months on average. That timeline is dependent on site conditions, crew size, and the overall size of the solar farm.

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’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.

DIY solar panel installations are hard to manage by yourself. You’ll likely need some help or prior experience to make the project worth the effort.

Installing solar panels involves drilling small holes in your roof to secure the solar panel mounting brackets. These brackets hold the solar panels in place and must withstand strong weather conditions so they’re secured into your roof. However, holes and screws are sealed to prevent leaking and further damage.

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