Our Design and Build Process

Our Design and Build Process

Banner Power Solutions

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Learn About the Process of Going Solar

Over the years, the team at Banner Power Solutions has created a convenient 8-step process for incorporating solar power in your home. Beginning with a no-obligation site assessment, our 8-step process will help you easily move through the transition to going solar.


To learn more about how to incorporate solar power into your home, call or text the Banner Power Solutions team today! We're a team of fully licensed and insured electricians who look forward to discussing your solar power needs with you. You can also count on us for a free quote.


To learn about our 8-step solar power process, please read more below.


The Banner Power Solutions 8-Step Process

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Step 1

NO-OBLIGATION SITE ASSESSMENT

For most solar projects, the design and site analysis starts with you providing a copy of your power bill. This allows us to customize a design that meets your individual needs.

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Step 2

DRAFT A PRELIMINARY DESIGN AND PROPOSAL

After evaluating your home’s electrical needs, we go over the preliminary design and cost proposal with you. Knowing that no two homes are the same we find that it is important to spend as much time as needed to educate you and make sure you feel comfortable about the options and incentives that are available to you.


Once you have compared your current investment in power to an investment in solar and discovered how much money you can save, we collect a $300 deposit that allows us to complete a formal on-site analysis for a final proposal.

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Step 3

SECURING FINANCING

While some customers may choose to purchase their system outright, our $0 down, $0 payments for the first 12 months payment option makes it easy to go solar. We recommend a 3rd party credit union that offers Energy Smart loans, this allows you to fix your cost for power without utilizing an excessive amount of capital beyond your current investment.

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Step 4

CONDUCTING AN ON-SITE SURVEY OF YOUR HOME

Our project manager will perform a site analysis to ensure that the system can be installed and will produce as quoted. We verify roof measurements, determine attachment methods, analyze your existing electrical system, and gather SunEye readings using the SunEye 210 Shade Tool for your custom solar system.

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Step 5

FINALIZATION AND IMPLEMENTATION

This step consists of finalizing any changes to your solar design based on our findings during the site visit. We then prepare a contract, pull the appropriate permits with your local jurisdiction, and schedule your installation. These costs are included in your initial proposal, the only potential change orders that would result in a price increase would be if your roof needs to be replaced.

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Step 6

IF YOUR ROOF NEEDS TO BE REPLACED

Our project manager coordinates with you as your installation date comes closer and lets you know when we will be on site to begin the installation. We pride ourselves in having an in-house installation team that includes licensed and trained electricians who are knowledgeable and available to answer any questions that you may have.



Permitting timelines vary based on your specific jurisdiction, most customers can go solar within 7-9 weeks after first contacting Banner Power Solutions.

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Step 7

SYSTEM INSTALLATION

Our project manager works closely with our in-house labor and electrical team to ensure construction is up to the Banner Power Solutions quality standards that we aim to meet with every installation. Our team of technicians are committed to delivering high-quality service and top-of-the-line products to ensure construction is complete within 2-3 days, depending on project size and weather conditions.

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Step 8

INSPECTION AND METER INSTALLATION

Once your system is installed, Banner Power Solutions will schedule required inspections and facilitate interconnection with your local power company to ensure the system is up to code. After inspections are complete your power company will install a net meter, being tied to the grid allows the power company to track both the electricity you consume as well as the electricity you send back to the grid as “credits.”

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Step 9

SYSTEM START-UP AND MAINTENANCE

Involving the customer in the start-up and care of the system is the last but not the least step in a successful project. Once inspections are complete and your net meter is installed, we make sure our customers feel comfortable and confident about how to operate and maintain their solar system. We also offer maintenance plans for our customers if they would like a more “hands off” approach.


Finally, it’s time to flip the switch and start enjoying power costs that are stable and predictable! Solar customers can also take advantage of our referral program and earn $300 when their family or friends go solar with Banner Power Solutions. Call or text us today to request a quote!

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Banner Power Solutions had a very good price. I know this to be true since I got four other bids. The best part was that they started the job shortly after I accepted their proposal. All of their employees (the office people, the installation crew, and the electrician) were very professional and friendly. The crew always left the house area clean and picked up at the end of each day. They finished the job within a few days. The inspection and net metering sign-off all got completed by Banner Power Solutions, Labor, and Industries (for electrical sign-off), and Puget Sound Energy with no problems. Banner Power Solutions took care of everything. Our system is up and running and I could not be happier. I would recommend them to family and friends with no hesitation.

Mike Haschak

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