Home Upgrades Guide
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Going solar has turned into a guessing game.

Nobody designed it this way. But for most homeowners, shopping for solar looks like this:

  • Quotes with different system sizes and prices you can't compare
  • "Sign today" pitches at the kitchen table
  • Savings estimates you have no way to check
  • Star ratings that show how people felt, not how the install went
  • Conflicting advice on buying, leasing, and batteries
The problem

You don't know what's right, what's fair, or who to trust.

Is solar worth it for your house? Is this quote fair? Will this installer still be around in year five? Every answer depends on who you ask.

How it feels

You're afraid of making an expensive mistake, so you put it off.

A 25-year decision about your roof and your family's money feels too big to get wrong. So it sits on the someday list, and the question never goes away.

What we believe

You shouldn't have to be a solar expert to go solar.Nobody's born knowing how to size a system or read a production estimate. That's our job, not yours.

We do the homework so you don't have to

We've all hired someone who looked great online and still let us down.

150,000+homeowners we've helped find the right contractor for their project

Star ratings tell you how people felt. We read what customers actually wrote and score installers on the three things that decide whether a solar project goes well.

On-Time
Did they show up when they said and finish when they promised?
On-Budget
Did you pay what you were quoted, with no overruns?
On-Target
Did you get the system you paid for, installed well?
Example Solar Co.
What a scorecard looks like
On-Time9.1Did they show up when they said and finish when they promised?
On-Budget8.6Did you pay what you were quoted, with no overruns?
On-Target9.4Did you get the system you paid for, installed well?

Illustration only. Not a real company or real scores.

Three steps, on your schedule

No sales appointment to book and nothing to sign to get started.

  1. Tell us about your home

    Answer a few quick questions about your roof, your electric bill, and where you live.

  2. Get matched with local installers

    Installers who serve your area review your details and reach out with a closer look at your roof.

  3. Compare with confidence

    Know what to ask and what to look for, then move forward only if solar is right for your home.

Six questions that end the guessing game

Ask every installer these. Their answers tell you what's right, what's fair, and who to trust.

Who actually does the install?
Some companies sell the job and hand it to a subcontractor. Ask whether their own crew will be on your roof and who you call if something goes wrong.
What happens to my roof warranty?
Drilling into a roof can affect the manufacturer's warranty. Ask how they seal penetrations and whether they warranty their own roof work, and for how long.
What is and isn't in this price?
Permits, electrical panel upgrades, and monitoring equipment are common add-ons. Ask for a line-item quote so the final bill has nothing new on it.
How did you size the system?
A good installer works from your actual usage history, not a guess. Ask to see the numbers they used and how much of your usage they expect it to cover.
What's the timeline, start to finish?
Permits and utility approval can take weeks. Ask for a realistic schedule and what happens if they miss it.
Who handles service in year five?
Panels are a long-term purchase. Ask who services the system down the road and how long the company has been working in your area.

Feel good about going solar

You started looking at solar because you wanted more control over your energy costs. Then the quotes came in, every one different, and the guessing game started: what's right for your house, what's a fair price, and who will still pick up the phone in year five.

Every month the decision waits, the question stays on your mind. Home Upgrades Guide exists to end the guessing. We do the homework on installers, match you with local pros, and help you compare with confidence, so you can move forward knowing you made a smart decision for your family.

  • A system installed right, at the price you were quoted
  • An installer you can call back in year five
  • A home your family can count on

Common questions

What is Home Upgrades Guide?

We're a free matching service that connects homeowners with independent home improvement companies. We don't install solar ourselves, and we aren't affiliated with any government agency or utility.

Does it cost anything to use?

No. It's free for homeowners. Installers pay us when we connect them with homeowners who are interested in their services.

Who will contact me?

Home Upgrades Guide and solar companies that serve your area may reach out by phone, text, or email about your request. You can see the list of participating companies here , and you can opt out at any time.

Do I have to buy anything?

No. Filling out the form doesn't commit you to anything. Talk to as many or as few installers as you like.

Is solar right for every home?

Not always. Roof age, direction, shade, and your electricity use all matter. An installer can look at your specific home and tell you whether it's a good fit, and a good one will tell you when it isn't.

Feel good about the home you own.

Find out if solar is right for your home. It starts with your ZIP code.