Can I install solar panels on my roof by myself?
Nothing beats a good home improvement project, especially when you can proudly say that you did it yourself. But some projects are easier than others.
While you might have been able to figure out a way around the challenge of furniture assembly and cleaning your drains, other upgrades should always be handled by a professional-- like solar panel selection and installation.
A quick online search will show you a ton of places that sell solar panels online and plenty of videos on how to install them yourself. Smaller solar panels, specifically designed for charging appliances, are completely safe to install in your home on your own. However, larger ones made for permanent installation that power your home should always be installed by a professional.
Here’s why you should use a professional when it comes to installing solar panels.
Keep the warranty on your roof.
Installing solar panels on your roof without an expert not only will violate your roof’s warranty, but it can also lead to permanent damage to your house and even physically hurt you. Most roofs come with a warranty for damage and normal wear-and-tear, but there are restrictions on what it covers when it comes to DIY projects (spoiler alert: they don’t cover much for these).
If a trained installer does the project and makes a mistake, your roof’s warranty can be used and the company is held responsible. If you decide to try putting the system on yourself and you make a mistake, it can lead to tens of thousands of dollars in damages that you’ll be held responsible for.
Solar panels require precise installation.
This means you need to know if a roof is capable of holding the system rigs safely, the optimal angle for the most effective energy capture, and understanding how your unique climate will influence how much electricity you receive. And this is all something that someone trained and certified should be doing. Solar Me provides free customized quotes so you can find out how your solar panels would be installed by one of our professionals. Click to learn more!
Roof work can be dangerous.
To top it off, installing anything onto a roof is very hazardous. You can not only possibly damage your home, but you could possibly get hurt or even fall off. Remember, solar panels are a complicated electrical system that gets hooked to your home’s energy usage. It is highly advised not to play around with any electrical equipment and something as simple as connecting a wrong wire can cause sparks, fires, and burns.
So while switching to solar with a professional can seem daunting and expensive, Solar Me believes in helping people make their homes more sustainable in a straightforward and safe way.
Solar Me partners with GRF certified technicians across New Jersey so you can have a local, trustworthy installation that won’t damage your roof or violate your warranty.
Contact us today to learn more about solar panel installation, and let us help you switch to solar energy for good. Click here to get started!
Written by Mikaela Klimovitz | November 19, 2021
