Know what you have on the roof

Solar System Inspection in Mesa, AZ

For owners who think something is off, buyers of a home that came with solar, and systems nobody has looked at in years.

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Free written estimate after we look at the roof, the inverter and your production numbers
Itemized pricing: parts, labor, permit and utility paperwork each on their own line
Utility and permit paperwork filed where SRP, the City of Mesa or the county requires it

A Second Opinion on an Existing System

A Solar System Inspection in Mesa makes sense any time you are not sure the system is doing its job. Maybe the bills crept up, maybe the house came with panels and no paperwork, or maybe the installer that promised annual checkups closed years ago. Most Mesa systems have been on the roof through several summers, monsoon dust storms and long dry spells, and nobody has looked closely since the day they were turned on.

Who usually calls

Home buyers. A house with solar comes with questions: is it owned or leased, is it working, and what is it worth? An inspection before closing answers the first two and helps with the third.
Owners of orphaned systems. If the installer is gone, there is no one checking warranty dates or the monitoring account. We find out what you have and what is still covered.
Owners with a hunch. Production looks low compared with last year, or a neighbor with a similar system seems to do better.
Owners after a storm. Monsoon winds and dust storms can loosen hardware and coat the panels.

What we compare production against

The most useful number is your own history: the same month in earlier years, adjusted for weather. If no history exists, we compare against what an array of that size, tilt and direction should make in Mesa. A modest shortfall spread evenly across the array often points to dirt or shading. A large drop, or a group of panels reporting nothing, usually points to a failed component.

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Utility and paperwork review

We note whether the home is on SRP or the City of Mesa's electric utility and check that the meter and the disconnect match what the utility expects. Mesa's solar program, for example, requires a lockable, visible-break PV disconnect with specific labeling. For buyers, we also note whether the system appears to be owned or leased, since a lease or power purchase agreement transfers with conditions that belong in the sale paperwork.

What you get

A written summary with photos: what is working, what is not, what we recommend fixing now, what can wait, and rough priorities. If a repair is needed, you get a separate itemized estimate. You are under no obligation to have us do the work.

What We Check

An inspection covers the whole system, from the monitoring app to the roof mounts.

Production review

Monitoring data, utility bills and inverter logs compared with expected output for your array.

Inverter and electronics

Fault history, temperature, ventilation, fans and the condition of the AC and DC disconnects.

Panels

Cracked glass, browning, hot spots, delamination and dirt, checked panel by panel.

Wiring and connectors

Loose, sun-damaged or chewed wires, and connectors that have worked apart.

Racking, mounts and roof

Loose bolts, rusted hardware, broken tile around mounts and signs of leaks.

Warranty and ownership check

Equipment serial numbers, warranty status and whether the system appears owned or leased.

Typical Solar Inspection Costs

Job	Typical range
Solar inspection (HomeGuide)	$150 to $350
Solar inspection (Fixr)	$150 to $300
Cleaning and inspection, 10-panel system (Fixr)	$300 to $700
Annual maintenance (HomeGuide)	$300 to $850

National ranges from HomeGuide and Fixr. Ranges vary with system size, roof type and access, whether cleaning is included, and how much testing is needed. Your written estimate is the price.

How an Inspection Runs

1. Gather the records

We ask for monitoring access, a recent utility bill and any paperwork you have.

2. Check the ground equipment

Inverter, disconnects, meter, breaker and conduit runs are inspected and tested.

3. Go up on the roof

Panels, wiring, mounts, flashing and the area under the array are checked and photographed.

4. Write it up

You get a summary with photos, findings and recommended next steps in order of priority.

Solar System Inspection Questions

How often should a solar system be inspected?

There is no fixed rule. Many owners check once a year, or after a big storm. If your monitoring shows steady production close to past years, you can stretch it out.

Should I inspect solar before buying a house?

Yes. A general home inspector may only note that solar exists. A solar inspection tells you whether it works, whether it is owned or leased, and what may need attention soon.

Can you tell how much life is left in the system?

We can tell you the age and condition of the parts. Inverters are the main item with a known service life, roughly 10 to 15 years for string inverters per HomeGuide, so we note how close yours is.

What if the monitoring account belongs to the old owner or installer?

We can usually read the inverter directly. Many manufacturers also allow a new owner to transfer or create a monitoring account with the serial number.

Solar System Inspection Service Areas

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Buying a home with solar or think your system is underperforming? Tell us and we will schedule an inspection.

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