ALIVE Solar & Roofing
Solar Energy Contractor -
Escondido, CA (12.89 Miles from Escondido, CA)
Highlights
- Solar Panels in Escondido, CA
About this pro
As a developer of utility-scale solar and energy storage solutions, ALIVE is a privately held company � there are no outside investors. ALIVE uses only the highest-quality equipment. Whenever possible, ALIVE uses only U.S.-made equipment from U.S.-owned (and mostly privately held) companies. A small, agile, and experienced team of designers and installers perform at the highest level, with the support of a powerful network of suppliers, manufacturers, and engineers.
- Time in business: 14 years
- 2557 Dundee Glen, Escondido, CA 92026
Detailed Information
| Year Established | 2010 |
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| Business Categories | Solar Energy in Escondido, CA |
Services Offered
- Solar Energy
- Solar Panels
Business Hours Please call to confirm
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Monday 9AM - 5PM
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Tuesday 9AM - 5PM
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Wednesday 9AM - 5PM
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Thursday 9AM - 5PM
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Fri 9AM - 5PM
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Saturday 9AM - 5PM
Coverage Area
Best Questions to Ask a Solar Energy Contractor Contractor
What is your projected timeline for the Solar Energy project in Escondido?
Though a standard question, it's important to ask. Most contractors will tell you how long they expect the job to take without you asking. If they don't volunteer that information, be sure to ask. It's also helpful to ask if that's a hard finish date, meaning that it's the definite finish date. If it's a soft finish date, it may be extended for any number of reasons.
Does the Solar Energy job require permits? If so, will you be pulling them yourself?
Many jobs in California will require municipal permits in order to be approved by the town's inspector. It's always good to ask who will be responsible for pulling those permits, and if you'll be expected to do it. You'll almost never be told to pull your own, but knowing that Escondido Solar Energy permits are required makes you appear to be a well informed customer.
Is your bill for Solar Energy in Escondido an estimate or a final price?
This is very important, since an estimate is just that. Many contractors will submit a "paper estimate", meaning they've written the estimate down on paper. The bill is the true amount owed and will almost always say "Invoice" or "Bill" at the top of the page. The bill should also list the date it was issued, the due date of payment, and a list of services rendered.
How long have you been in Solar Energy business for/How long have been serving the Escondido area?
You'll always want to ask how long the company has been in business in Escondido. While this isn't a guarantee that the company will do good work, companies with longevity on their side must be doing something right. That being said, there are newer companies that do great work. If the company is under three years old, ask where the owner was employed before and for how long. If he/she has a long history of employment, it's reasonable to infer that he or she decided to go into business for themselves after so many years of experience.
How many contractors do you have working for you? How many vehicles are in your fleet?
This is important mostly for larger jobs. Clearly a two man operation is going to build a home much slower than a 15 man crew. This is also a good indication of the overall size of the Solar Energy company, if that's an area of concern for you. The reason you may want to ask about the fleet is that fleet size is a good indicator of the mobility of the company. Mobility may not sound important, but it's hard for the Escondido contractors to get to job sites if they lack appropriate vehicles.
