How to Check If Your Roof Qualifies for Solar in 60 Seconds

You are thinking about solar. Good. But before you talk to a single installer, you need to know one thing.

Does your roof actually qualify?

Most homeowners skip this step. They get a free quote, sign a contract, and then find out their roof has problems that kill the ROI.

Here is what matters.

1. Roof orientation

In the northern hemisphere, south-facing roofs produce the most energy. West-facing is second best. East-facing works but produces less during peak afternoon hours.

North-facing roofs produce 20 to 40 percent less energy than south-facing roofs. That means you need more panels to generate the same power. More panels means higher cost.

SolrScan measures your exact roof orientation using satellite imagery. You see the number instantly.

2. Shading

Trees. Chimneys. Neighboring buildings. Even your own roof overhangs.

Shading is the silent killer of solar ROI. A tree that looks fine in summer casts a 40-foot shadow in winter when the sun is lower.

Your solar salesperson checks from the ground for 10 minutes. SolrScan maps shading across all four seasons using satellite data.

3. Roof age

Solar panels last 25 to 30 years. Your roof needs to last that long too.

If your roof is older than 15 years, you should replace it before going solar. Installing panels on a dying roof means paying to remove them later when you replace the roof. That is thousands of dollars wasted.

Most installers will not tell you this. They want the installation.

4. Roof size and usable area

Not all roof space is usable. Vents, skylights, chimneys, and structural limitations reduce how many panels will actually fit.

The salesperson will guess. SolrScan calculates the exact number based on satellite imagery.

5. Local regulations

Some HOAs restrict solar panels. Some cities require permits. Some utilities have changed their net metering policies.

SolrScan flags known restrictions for your area so you know before you sign.

The $19 alternative to a free quote

Solar companies offer free quotes because they want your business. That is their incentive.

SolrScan has no incentive to sell you anything except the truth. The $19 satellite report tells you:

• Exact roof orientation and tilt
• Seasonal shading analysis
• Estimated panel count
• Roof age assessment
• Known local restrictions

No sales call. No pressure. Just data.

Get your SolrScan report for $19

Bottom line

Spending $19 to check your roof before signing a $25,000 contract is not optional. It is basic due diligence.

Do not let a salesperson's commission decide your roof's fate. Let satellite data decide.

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