So you are thinking about purchasing some solar panels for your house? Well that is great news, but it leaves you with the decision of whether you are going to choose professionals to handle it or attempt to do it on your own. Both options come with their own unique set of benefits and downfalls which is why this guide was created to help you decide which route to take when bringing solar energy to your Firestone household.

Costs of Professionals

According to recent data, the installation costs that the professionals at the solar companies will charge you to properly install your brand new panels can range anywhere from $1,000-2,000. This might seem like a fairly large sum of money, but in reality it is actually much less than the financial risk you take on if you fail to properly install your solar equipment.

Some of the top examples of these risks come in the form of voided warranty and missed financial opportunities. Since the individuals who install these panels are professionals often with years of experience, they know a lot more than you could ever research in a few hours. When they are at your house installing the project they can usually provide you with knowledge about the relevant tax benefits in your area that you might not have previously been aware of.

Not only that but they can also help guide you through the process of filling out and submitting permits and applications that are required to get your solar power officially up and running. Plus by using a professional to install it you are provided the peace of mind that if anything goes wrong the warranty should cover, which is not the same case if you choose to install it yourself.

Handling It on Your Own

If you do decide that you want to save that installation money, which really is not that big of an amount compared to the cost that you will have to pay for the panels and other equipment anyways, then you will need to handle the installation yourself. This generally only tends to work if you have purchased a home solar kit. These handy packages are typically only meant for going off the grid, so if you are planning to use one then you better make sure that the equipment you have is going to be capable of generating all the electricity that you will need in order to power your home.

It really comes down to whether you are willing to spend a couple hours of your time attempting to successfully install the solar equipment in order to save a couple thousand dollars, or whether you would rather pay a bit extra to have the pace of mind of a professional handling it.