The solar installation industry is getting more competitive each and every day. If you’ve been installing solar systems for a while, you may have seen many new contractors opening up in your service area. If you’re new to the marketplace, you may be surprised to discover how much well-established competition you have.
How are you going to stand out in this crowd? What can you do to make homeowners choose you?
The first thing you can and should do to grow your solar installation business is make sure your business is easily found online and social media.
Over 90% of homeowners research solar installation companies online before deciding who they’re going to have work on their home. You simply must have an online presence, whether that’s a website, social media or both. Many social installation professionals also pay to be included in sites like Angi – formally known as Angi’s List.
As part of your online presence, make sure to list the types of homes you can do solar installations on. Can you install solar on slate roofs? Affluent homeowners are often looking for this service. If you’re a qualified solar installation professional who’s been shying away from slate roof jobs because you don’t know how to work with the fragile stone tiles without damaging them, do we have good news for you.
The Solar Slate Plate is a tool designed by solar professionals for solar professionals. This simple, durable tool quickly, consistently and correctly identifies where mounting holes should be drilled. This eliminates the risk of damaging the tiles. No more need for hundreds of careful individual measurements. The Solar Slate Plate cuts the typical installation on solar time in half.
Imagine what your bottom line would look like if you could say yes to all of the homeowners in your area seeking to have solar installed on their slate roofs? If you’re hoping to grow your business in 2023, learning more about how to make that happen is a great place to start.
