Need advice -- 4.8k system in San Diego

[sd70]

Hi Folks -- I'm also interested in hearing about installers you've had success with in San Diego. I've been doing my research on here (after following thejq's referral from piggington!) and got my first quote tonight, but it came in around the $4 market which seems high -- particularly for a 44 panel system as I understand the price goes down somewhat as the systems get larger.

I am in Encinitas.

Thanks in advance!

[thejq]

Hi Folks -- I'm also interested in hearing about installers you've had success with in San Diego. I've been doing my research on here (after following thejq's referral from piggington!) and got my first quote tonight, but it came in around the $4 market which seems high -- particularly for a 44 panel system as I understand the price goes down somewhat as the systems get larger.

I am in Encinitas.

Thanks in advance!

Welcome to the forum. If it's normal roof mount, yes, $4/W is pretty high for 44 panels. BTW, that's a massive system you have. Are you running a multifamily unit or a farm or cultivating Cannabis? Sorry had to ask . I will PM you so we can take installer related discussion offline.

[sd70]

Welcome to the forum. If it's normal roof mount, yes, $4/W is pretty high for 44 panels. BTW, that's a massive system you have. Are you running a multifamily unit or a farm or cultivating Cannabis? Sorry had to ask . I will PM you so we can take installer related discussion offline.

Yes, normal roof mount. It's a big house, but no grow op - we aren't in Leucadia!

[thejq]

Yes, normal roof mount. It's a big house, but no grow op - we aren't in Leucadia!

Ok, check your PM.

[ericf1]

Welcome to the forum. If it's normal roof mount, yes, $4/W is pretty high for 44 panels. BTW, that's a massive system you have. Are you running a multifamily unit or a farm or cultivating Cannabis? Sorry had to ask . I will PM you so we can take installer related discussion offline.

I'm in San Diego's East County, and getting quotes of $4.50 - $6.00/watt. Seems a bit steep considering what some are getting. thejq, if you don't mind sending some more business the your installer, I'd be grateful.

Eric

[J.P.M.]

I'm in San Diego's East County, and getting quotes of $4.50 - $6.00/watt. Seems a bit steep considering what some are getting. thejq, if you don't mind sending some more business the your installer, I'd be grateful.

Eric

Steep doesn't quite describe it. More like waaaaay tooooo high.

[thejq]

Unless it's a difficult install eg. many small roofs, panel upgrade, small system etc., $4 is a little high in SD IMO.

PM sent.

[ericf1]

Unless it's a difficult install eg. many small roofs, panel upgrade, small system etc., $4 is a little high in SD IMO.

PM sent.

Thanks. It's a pretty basic install, I guess I look like I'm made of money or something...

[peter8]

Hi everybody,

Great forum, a lot of helpful info. Thank you all.
Few months ago I got quote for simple install of 3.5kW system. The price was ridiculous $6/W, so I dropped the idea of go solar. After reading your forum I decided to reconsider.

thejq, J.P.M.:

Could you please PM me your installer information? I am in 92082.
thejq: I am considering exact 4.8kW system as yours.

Thanks a lot.

[J.P.M.]

Hi everybody,

Great forum, a lot of helpful info. Thank you all.
Few months ago I got quote for simple install of 3.5kW system. The price was ridiculous $6/W, so I dropped the idea of go solar. After reading your forum I decided to reconsider.

thejq, J.P.M.:

Could you please PM me your installer information? I am in 92082.
thejq: I am considering exact 4.8kW system as yours.

Thanks a lot.

Peter8: PM sent. Don't do anything rash. More later.

[thejq]

Hi everybody,

Great forum, a lot of helpful info. Thank you all.
Few months ago I got quote for simple install of 3.5kW system. The price was ridiculous $6/W, so I dropped the idea of go solar. After reading your forum I decided to reconsider.

thejq, J.P.M.:

Could you please PM me your installer information? I am in 92082.
thejq: I am considering exact 4.8kW system as yours.

Thanks a lot.

$6? really? You definitely called the wrong installer. PM sent.

[solarjmp]

Hello, Gingeryu or thejg would you PM your installers. I am also on the less than 10 posts list. Thanks.

[thejq]

Hello, Gingeryu or thejg would you PM your installers. I am also on the less than 10 posts list. Thanks.

Are you trying to squeeze the installation in before year end? It's getting pretty close. This time of the year is normally busy for everyone. I will PM you shortly.

[subdriver97]

We got referral prices which saves us a lot of time by avoiding back and forth negotiations. For your reference, the price is about 3.52 per DC watt for our system.

Good luck
Ginger

The quote I got from thejq's installer came in at 3.60/W... Not sure why it is a bit higher for me... Sales guy even said it's the lowest he is authorized to give... Hmm...