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Lake Sunapee Heating LLC
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Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were concerned with a couple of issues and they put our minds at ease.  They were professional and efficient;  George and Joe cleaned up after themselves, were very carefully to always use a drop cloth, and kept us in the loop on the installation.  If we had one area we wished that Lake Sunapee Heating would improve it would be in the area of customer communication.  However, we are more than satisfied with their work and would recommend this business.
Overall assessment:  quality workmanship at a reasonable price.
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Dish Network Retailer Satellite Country
4.0(
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Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was very impressed with the installer who was sent. He mounted the dish without drilling through my new roof, which might have voided my roof warranty, Also, he mounted the dish in a location where it is easy for me to brush the snow off it in winter. I appreciate his knowledge and thoughtfulness. Also, they didn't charge me to re-install the dish."
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Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Solaflect Energy
5.0(
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Solar Panel Install

Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our panels are working flawlessly, producing electricity for our house and to power up a car for most of our driving. Trackers are great. They follow the sun and when vertical, they shed snow. Our neighbors have roof mounts. Their panels are covered for days after a snowstorm when ours are clear and working. It was a good decision. Solaflect is a wonderful company. They engineer and produce a superb system, install it well, and take good care of their customers."
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Dartmouth College Tracker
Apple Orchard Trackers
Solar Powered Horse Farm in Peacham, VT
Solar powered farm in Norwich, VT

+1

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
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Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"The people they sent out came out, they came out , I think about 4 or 5 different times. I talked with the technicians and said, "this is ridiculous, the furnace is old" and he said, "we agree, but they only want to do the patching". They would patch it and it would break, they would patch it, and it would break. Finally, I said, "I want a new furnace. What do we have to do to do a new furnace. You've been out here, this is like the 6th time," and he said, "I'll have my manager write something up", and so they did and they replaced the furnace. They tried. They were more interested in patching things than replacing things. They were willing to send out 4 or 5 different parts. The things that I see that would help the most is if it were easier to get a hold of them on the phone or if their website worked. Just being able to contact someone in person. Sometimes, you can't explain everything online. We were able to get a hold of them, we were able to talk to them. It just takes some time, they had to jump through the hoops with their company, we understood that, but they came through and got us a new furnace. A nice new furnace too."
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Recommended by65%of homeowners
Green Mountain Skylights & Solar
5.0(
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Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We specialize in the sales, installation and servicing of Velux solar systems, skylights, sun-tunnels and roof windows. Use the sun to lower your carbon footprint and brighten up your home.

Skylight
Bright Kitchen
Family Room
Solar Collectors
Sun-tunnel

+4

Recommended by100%of homeowners
RLC Renovation and Remodeling llc
5.0(
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Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

We offer wire replacement, pipe replacement, pressure tank maintenance, pump installment and replacement. We have been operated and ran by Owner Roger Campeau for 8 years now. We get the job done not only at an affordable cost but in a timely manor!

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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.

The best way to know if your roof can support solar panels is to hire a structural engineer. They’ll look at your roof and approve the design of your solar panel system or suggest changes. The best roofing for solar panels is made from strong materials like asphalt shingles and metal, but tile and gravel will work. Softer materials like thatch or temporary structures are not a good fit.

The average cost to install solar panels is around $27,000, with most homeowners paying between $4,500 and $54,000. These prices don’t consider the federal investment tax credit (ITC), which can reduce costs by up to 30%. The final price depends on several factors, including the size of the system needed to offset your energy consumption, the amount of sunlight your home receives, your geographical location, the type and brand of panels, labor costs, and any add-on products like solar batteries or electric vehicle (EV) chargers. It is recommended to get price quotes from at least three solar companies in your area to find the best deal.

Solar batteries can be a great investment to help maximize your solar savings and make your system and home more valuable, but they’re most beneficial to customers who don’t have access to net metering. If your state or energy provider doesn’t provide net metering, batteries can be a great way to offset consumption even when your panels aren’t producing power. They also come with the added benefit of providing electricity through blackouts, so they’re valuable in areas prone to severe weather that could cause frequent blackouts. Your installer can help you decide if batteries are worthwhile.

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.

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