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Q: Do solar installers need to be licensed or certified?

• <div><p>In most states, solar installers need to be licensed and insured as solar professionals, although some states don&rsquo;t have specific requirements for installers. You can use our <a href="https://www.angi.com/angi-license-check.htm">state licensing tool</a> to check if an installer you&rsquo;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.</p></div>

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: Can I turn on my solar system before the inspection?

• <div><p>No, you cannot turn on a new solar system before inspection. The inspector checks that the system is correctly connected to the grid and that safety components and features are in place. This process prevents problems on the electrical grid and offers protection against fire in your home. </p><p>Your local utility company may also require inspection documentation before you can connect to the grid. An inspection can ensure solar power efficiency and determine how you might increase it.</p></div>

Q: What are some of the most common solar panel blockers?

• <div><p>Learn about common solar blockers in your area to determine how often you should wash solar panels and the best cleaning method:</p><ul><li><p><b>Soot: </b>If you have a fireplace, soot can disperse and accumulate on the solar panels.</p></li><li><p><b>Debris, dirt, and leaves: </b>These natural elements require light cleaning. Being close to trees or living in a desert area can cause more of these to accumulate.</p></li><li><p><b>Pollen:</b> Areas with a high pollen count require more frequent solar panel cleaning, and sticky plant material requires a deeper cleaning.</p></li><li><p><b>Bird droppings:</b> Bird droppings are binding and more difficult to remove. Keep this in mind if you live near a lot of surrounding trees. </p></li></ul><p></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>

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Last update on January 29, 2026

Reviewed in January 2026
This company is hands down the best at what he does. I would recommend him over anyone in the area. Thanks again for helping and getting me set up with water again.
IN-A-PINCH PLUMBING, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2025
I had my skylights replaced after a hailstorm, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. From start to finish, the team was responsive, friendly, and professional. They kept me updated throughout the entire process, worked quickly and efficiently, and left everything clean once the job was...
TBC General Contracting
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Reviewed in September 2025
Complicated job done very well - shower with a half wall, bench and soap shelf. Complete with custom base. Also tiled whole bathroom floor. Also mudded, taped, textured and painted one room.
Deborahs Painting & Tile Install
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Reviewed in January 2025
Adam with A&R Gate & Fencing. I like this company for reasonable, low profile with none of that I have done it all bull. Adam is excellent that does quality gate & fencing work. Remove & replace or installing new. Nice A&R is located East Mountain area. Oh, thank you Adam...
Sunrise Fencing, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2023
This company works with you on what you need. They are very customer oriented and do their best to satisfy you in what you request. I recommend them to anyone looking to remove trees, brushes, cleaning yards. I was very pleased with them.
Lobo Tree Removal
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Reviewed in April 2022
Had a strong wind storm recently and it ripped out 6 posts and tore 8 panels off my shop fence. Price was more steep than I hoped for, BUT that's pretty much everything right now.
American Hedgandyman and Yard Services llc
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Reviewed in May 2018
Highly recommend Alvarado Roofing. We had the original shingle roof, which was overall intact but weathered. We elected to go with a metal roof, inquiring if the metal panels can be installed over existing shingles. David K. the estimator, came out promptly, with a call stating he was in route,...
Alvarado Roofing Inc
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Reviewed in February 2018
The installation team had all the work done in a timely manner, answered all my questions and made sure the area, where the panels were installed, was cleared. They responded quickly to one very small problem and had the issue resolved the same day.
Energy Concepts ABQ
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Reviewed in November 2017
We could not be happier with the job done by East Mountain Roofing. From start to finish the crew form EMR was on time, did excellent work, and provided answers to all questions asked. While rain delayed the beginning of the job by several days, once started it was completed within 4 days. We...
East Mountain Roofing
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Reviewed in April 2016
Needing repairs on the south-facing solarium wall (16 panels of Plexiglas and 2 larger glass window panels that a previous owner had installed himself) of our home in the Edgewood, NM area, we called Just Stucco and Windows after reading their glowing reviews on Angie's List. We called and left...
Just Stucco & Windows LLC
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Galactic Mechanical Services LLC

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"He was great. Smart, knowledgeable, efficient and thorough . He was also a really nice person. It was a pleasure to have him here. My husband and I were very impressed ! Thank you Angi for recommending him. He is the best."

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Iron Horse Plumbing and Heating

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Iron Horse Plumbing and Heating is a local, family owned plumbing and heating business serving Albuquerque and the East Mountains.\n \nWe pride ourselves on quality workmanship, clear communication and professional plumbing and heating solutions that stand the test of time

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Serving Mcintosh, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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We provide residential and commercial solar power options, and provide support services for industry partner companies. We offer no cost consultations and $0 down financing. Please contact our office for a consultation at (931)922-8258.

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Authorized Solar Consultant/ Dealer

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Serving Mcintosh, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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"Ava was very professional and knowledgeable. She answered all my questions and addressed all my concerns. She arrived promptly and started working immediately. She very respectful of myself and my property. I would highly recommend her for all your solar panel needs."

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Luz Energy Corporation

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Serving Mcintosh, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

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"Odes came out to give me an estimate on repairing my Solar Heat panels. The panels were removed, repaired, and re-installed. The solar heat works really well now! The employee's are a great team and Odes was easy to work with. I would recommend Luz Energy Corp for any solar needs!"

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Dish Network Retailer Satellite Country

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Serving Mcintosh, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

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"They have been great. It been going good for me. I been wit them for a while."

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Bosque Heating, Cooling & Plumbing

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Serving Mcintosh, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

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"It was great service! So fast and thorough. They answered all of my questions and did a great job! Great company, I highly recommend them."

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Serving Mcintosh, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

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"All is fixed. The technician was curtious, thorough, and explained everything. Very professional. Service charges from the company were reasonable for the work he did."

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Serving Mcintosh, NM and surrounding areas

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"It went very well. They were quick, efficient and they got the job done very well. I'm very satisfied with their service and they had a reasonable price."

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"Amazing work by EA Plumbing. They were very knowledgeable and kept me in informed about the specifics along the way. Very attentive to detail and cleaned up well after themselves."

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Solar Panels questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

No, you cannot turn on a new solar system before inspection. The inspector checks that the system is correctly connected to the grid and that safety components and features are in place. This process prevents problems on the electrical grid and offers protection against fire in your home.

Your local utility company may also require inspection documentation before you can connect to the grid. An inspection can ensure solar power efficiency and determine how you might increase it.

Learn about common solar blockers in your area to determine how often you should wash solar panels and the best cleaning method:

Soot: If you have a fireplace, soot can disperse and accumulate on the solar panels.
Debris, dirt, and leaves: These natural elements require light cleaning. Being close to trees or living in a desert area can cause more of these to accumulate.
Pollen: Areas with a high pollen count require more frequent solar panel cleaning, and sticky plant material requires a deeper cleaning.
Bird droppings: Bird droppings are binding and more difficult to remove. Keep this in mind if you live near a lot of surrounding trees.

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.

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