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Bedwell Builders
5.0(
18
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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 rate100%
4 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
Avatar for Des Moines Area Roofing
Des Moines Area Roofing
4.8(
275
)
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 time3 days
Response rate100%
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Solar Panels FAQs, answered by experts

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.

Solar water heating systems are not one-size-fits-all. You'll likely work with a team of experts to get the job done—including solar panel installers, plumbers, and water heater installers. A specialist will help you decide if a passive or active system is best for your local weather, home layout, roof stability, and your budget.

Although solar panels harness the sun's power, they come at an environmental cost. The manufacturing process requires large amounts of water and involves hazardous materials like cadmium, silicon, and gallium arsenide. These materials don’t pose safety hazards while the panels are in use but can pose a problem when left in landfills. Over time, hazardous materials can leach into the environment. This is why recycling solar panels whenever possible is better than taking them to landfills.

In most states, solar installers need to be licensed and insured as solar professionals, although some states don’t have specific requirements for installers. You can use our state licensing tool to check if an installer you’re considering hiring holds the proper licensing. No matter where you live, a member of your solar panel installation company must be a certified electrician to connect your panels to your home and the electric grid.

Solar panels can pay for themselves in five to 15 years, depending on the cost of your system, how much energy it generates, whether you qualify for incentives or power buybacks, and the price of energy in your area. Solar panels pay for themselves over time as they lower electricity bills, so it will take time to recoup your initial investment. However, the longer you have your system, the more money you can save and earn.

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