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Q: What other projects should I do at the same time as installing a new subpanel?

• <div><ul><li><p>Installing a new electrical meter box</p></li><li><p>Replacing your meter base</p></li><li><p>Replacing your service entrance cable </p></li></ul><p>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. </p><p>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.</p></div>

Q: Do solar shingles qualify for tax credits?

• <div><p>Solar roofing shingles may qualify for significant federal tax incentives through programs like the Residential Clean Energy Credit, which offers up to <b>30%</b> of installation costs through 2032. State and local governments often provide additional credits, and utility companies may offer further rebates or net metering programs, depending on the state. Just look into the qualification requirements beforehand because installation, documentation, and technical standards can impact eligibility. Consult the current guidelines and a tax professional to maximize available benefits.</p></div>

Q: How do I find a reputable solar panel company?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;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.</p></div>

Q: Can you put too many solar panels on your house?

• <div><p>While you can minimally overshoot the number of solar panels you need for your home, it's not smart to go too far. Not only is the extra cost unnecessary, but your state may put caps on how much energy your home can produce and send back to the grid. It is always best to work with a solar energy professional to determine the best system size for you.</p></div>

Q: How many solar panels do you need to run a solar well pump?

• <div><p>Solar well pumps range from needing 200 watts of power to as much as 12,000 watts for heavy-duty pumps. Since the most common and cost-friendly solar panels are 100-watt panels, you&rsquo;ll need between two and 12 panels. The average is between two and eight panels for standard pumps. Based on the average cost of solar panels (<b>$1 to $1.50 per watt</b>), you&rsquo;d pay between <b>$200 and $1,800</b> for your well pump solar panels&mdash;not including installation.</p></div>

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Last update on May 12, 2026

Reviewed in May 2026
Do NOT hire this company! We had hire this company to check out a sevice panel in our day care. They informed us that we need to closed down to have the main electrical panel replaced and they would need to replace the two hall way panels replaced as well immediately. We trusted them and...
National Electric LLC
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Reviewed in March 2026
Erik came to my house to give a quote for fixing my gate. Erik should ready all of the materials at the home depot for me to purchase it but Erik did not ready the materials. Home depot did not have gate panels. When I told Erik that to forgot of the gate panels Erik stated that he will not do...
Richardsons Repair and Restoration L.L.C.
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Reviewed in November 2023
Matt and his team were very professional! They informed of everything they were doing throughout the process of upgrading my whole house electrical wiring/electrical panel project. Their service was much appreciated. Thank you!
Archer Electrical Services, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2022
The project included adding an outside outlet so I could directly plug a portable generator into my electrical panel, installing a whole house surge protector, and repairing two outlets. I feel the work was done very well and for a reasonable price.
Power Surgeons Electrical Services, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2020
Tony and his company upgraded, moved, and rewired my circuit panel. They were efficient, friendly, helpful, and I will use them again. Pricing was better than other estimates I received.
J/Zac Electrical
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Reviewed in February 2018
We had an old cold dark wood paneling basement and matrix ripped everything out and built us a really nice space that we can use now. Joe was great to work with during the project.
Matrix Basement Finishing
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Reviewed in May 2017
It was a very disappointing experience. I was charged a total of $2500 to install a sub panel and about 8 new circuits connected to the sub panel. Others had quoted me $750. When I asked the owner a month ago on the estimate, he told me that it would take 4 hours for 2 people and the final bill...
Michigan Home Improvements.com
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Reviewed in January 2016
Attached siding panel that was falling off the house
Millennium Carpet Cleaning, Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2015
I hired Map to do some panel work on a rental property. Michael was a pleasure to deal with. Work was completed effeciently in a timely manner.
Map Electric, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2015
Mr. Patrick Lewis replaced wooden panels that came off my 1940;s garage, replaced door locks, had to spend time locating the replacements as the original type were no longer available. Installed weatherstripping. He voluntarily did a few other things I wish he'd asked first as while I...
P & L Installation
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Exquisite Touch

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"Absolute perfection!! These guys are so professional.. they keep you informed every step of the way. They even protect your flooring throughout the entire house before they begin the project. We will DEFINITELY be using Exquisite Touch for future home projects. STELLAR EXPERIENCE!!!💯💯💯"

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"They fit me into the schedule on a day that was really booked up during the cold snap, and were there in a couple of hours, and had me fixed inside of 60 minutes. Great service experience end to end."

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"I am very happy with Dish. The price is comparable to anybody else. I have never checked the price of anyone else. The only other ones to compete there would be satellite dishes as part of the island is not even wired for cable. The quality of the service is good."

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Robertson Morrison Inc

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"They're expensive but so is everybody else. They were knowledgeable. There was nothing they could have done differently. They were thorough."

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"It went well. The gentlemen were very professional. They expected everything in detail including what I needed and didn't need. They also gave me detailed information about my electric/gas company energy rebates. Great service!"

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All Stars Drains and Plumbing

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"They take their time and are efficient. NAT IS THE BEST!!!"

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"It only took an hour for the repairs so the inconvenience was minimal. I would use them again and recommend their services to others."

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All-In-One Construction Sewer & Drain

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"Awesome company! They were the only company that answered my call on an early Saturday morning around 7. I had a flooded basement that needed immediate attention and not only did they show up promptly, but they fixed the problem at a great price, and were friendly and professional. I will definitely use them again."

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Solar Panels questions, answered by experts

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.

Solar roofing shingles may qualify for significant federal tax incentives through programs like the Residential Clean Energy Credit, which offers up to 30% of installation costs through 2032. State and local governments often provide additional credits, and utility companies may offer further rebates or net metering programs, depending on the state. Just look into the qualification requirements beforehand because installation, documentation, and technical standards can impact eligibility. Consult the current guidelines and a tax professional to maximize available benefits.

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.

While you can minimally overshoot the number of solar panels you need for your home, it's not smart to go too far. Not only is the extra cost unnecessary, but your state may put caps on how much energy your home can produce and send back to the grid. It is always best to work with a solar energy professional to determine the best system size for you.

Solar well pumps range from needing 200 watts of power to as much as 12,000 watts for heavy-duty pumps. Since the most common and cost-friendly solar panels are 100-watt panels, you’ll need between two and 12 panels. The average is between two and eight panels for standard pumps. Based on the average cost of solar panels ($1 to $1.50 per watt), you’d pay between $200 and $1,800 for your well pump solar panels—not including installation.

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