Solar Roof Analysis Before You Buy: Why Skipping This Step Costs Thousands

You are researching solar. You have seen the ads. You have heard about the 30% federal tax credit. You are ready to get quotes.

But before you call a single installer, there is one step most homeowners skip. It is the step that separates people who save money from people who waste it.

Get a solar roof analysis first.

What is a solar roof analysis?

A solar roof analysis uses satellite imagery and solar data to evaluate your roof before any human ever visits your property. It tells you:

• How many panels your roof can fit
• How much shade your roof receives throughout the year
• Your estimated annual energy production
• Whether your roof is structurally suitable for solar
• A clear recommendation on whether solar makes sense for your home

This is not a sales pitch. It is data.

Why installers do not want you to do this first

Most solar installers make money on volume. They want you on the phone. They want to send a rep to your house. They want to build a custom quote that looks impressive and closes fast.

A pre-analysis removes the emotional sales pitch. If your roof does not qualify, the conversation ends before it starts. That is bad for their bottom line but good for yours.

The cost of skipping a roof analysis

Here is what happens when you skip this step:

1. You waste time on sales calls. Installers will still pitch you even if your roof is a poor fit. They will promise production numbers that the math does not support.
2. You may pay for a system that underperforms. A roof with heavy shading or poor orientation will produce far less energy than quoted. You will not know until after installation.
3. You risk roof damage. If your roof is too old or structurally unsound, installing panels can cause leaks or require a full roof replacement sooner than expected.

How SolrScan works

SolrScan is a satellite-powered solar roof analysis tool. You enter your address. We analyze your roof using high-resolution satellite imagery. You get a detailed report in seconds.

The report includes:

• Roof suitability score — a clear indicator of whether your roof is a good candidate for solar
• Panel count and system size — how many panels fit and what size system you need
• Shading analysis — how trees, neighboring buildings, and roof features affect production
• Estimated annual production — how much electricity your system would generate
• Financial overview — estimated savings based on your local electricity rates

The report costs $19. It delivers instantly. No account needed. No sales call.

Get your SolrScan report for $19

When to use a solar roof analysis

• Before getting quotes. Know your roof qualifies before wasting time on sales calls.
• Before signing a contract. Verify the installer numbers match independent data.
• Before listing your home. Real estate agents can use a solar analysis to show buyers whether the roof qualifies.
• Before refinancing. Some lenders want to know about existing or potential solar installations.

The bottom line

Solar is a big investment. Do not make it blind. A $19 roof analysis takes seconds and gives you the data you need to make a smart decision.

Skip the guesswork. Get the facts first.

Get your SolrScan report for $19