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Integrity Window Cleaning LLC
4.8(
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Serving Melba, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent job.  My windows had some hard water spots and they cleaned them off.  Home look clean and bright.  Very professional and fast while still doing a quality job.  Plan to have them back annually.
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Bronze Spur Ranch
Star, ID
South Fork Boise
High Windows
Limited Access

+8

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Abacore Electric
5.0(
3
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Serving Melba, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"John happened to be in town when I placed my request. He was at my house in less than 10 minutes and in under an hour had my electrical outlets fixed. John is super personable and knew exactly what the issue was. I am so excited to put out my deck lights now! I will be contacting you for any future needs!"
Eve lighting
High eve lighting
Placement is key to great lighting
Garage lights
Side porch lighting

+7

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Classic Solar
5.0(
2
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Serving Melba, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jimmy was very helpful and answered all my questions about the process and all the steps the installation entailed. He helped me go over all my finance options and followed up for every step. Would definitely recommend."
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Ground Solar
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Ground Solar
Ground Solar

+11

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Solar Panels questions, answered by experts

You can start narrowing your search for a reputable solar company by finding local, regional, and national companies that service your area and maintain positive reviews online. You should also check the Better Business Bureau’s (BBB) website to see if the company has complaints filed against them. Next, contact the remaining candidates and ask about installation timelines, warranty coverage, and financing options. Choose a company that offers a labor warranty that lasts at least 10 years and prioritizes cash purchases and solar loans.

  • Installing a new electrical meter box

  • Replacing your meter base

  • Replacing your service entrance cable 

The cost to install or upgrade an electrical meter box ranges from $100 to $650, including $50 to $250 for the unit. The meter base passes the power from your electric company to your panel. The cost to replace a meter base is roughly $50 to $250. 

Service entrance cables are electrical cables with multiple wires, bringing power from electrical companies to residential buildings. The cost to replace a service entrance cable ranges roughly from $1,000 to $1,500.

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.

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.

While solar panels can be a great investment, they aren’t ideal for every roof. For example, some roofs, especially older or structurally weak ones, may struggle to support the added weight, leading to potential damage. Roofs with complex designs, obstructions, or limited sunlight exposure might not provide optimal conditions for solar energy production. Consider these downsides when determining if solar panel installation costs are worth it.

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