My roof has a steep pitch angle of 38 degrees, this might be hard for me to do my own solar install.
So I went up on my roof for the first time this weekend (we just moved in last month) and after looking at how steep it is (38 degrees) makes me wonder if going the DIY route is the best way.
Perhaps I should look in to if doing it myself will save me a ton of money or not (system paying for itself faster). I know I will not get the price breaks that the solar contractors do on the panels and other equipment – but what I need to find out is will the money I save in labor be offset by the money I will need to pay for the equipment.
I should have a contractor do it if doing it myself doesn’t save any money.
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Do all the labor your self and hire someone to twist the wires to make it legal.
You need to keep in mind that even if the contractor gets a 30% discount, you won’t get it from the contractor. You will pay full price.
So for A DIYer it would be best to contact a solar dealer from the internet from some other state that don’t charge taxes in your state. Work a deal with them. Most will cut the price just to make the sale. You have to keep in mind that 30% of $25,000 is a lot of money and you could talk them down a little. And on that big of a sale you should be able to get free shipping.
Just make sure you buy a USDA approved kit system with the correct inverter and solar power for your area. In the winter panels put out more power and in the summer you have heat loss. You have to be able to get the inverter enough power to start in the summer and not so much that you will fry it out in the winter.
Good luck,