Solar inspection cost · Phoenix, Arizona: What does a solar panel inspection cost?

01 · The market

Most inspections run $250 to $450

Online you'll see $150 to $325 quoted almost everywhere. In our experience, you'll be hard-pressed to find a technician who will come out and do a thorough job for less than $250.

• Average: $355

  That's the typical US price for a solar panel inspection in 2024.

• Time on the roof

  A thorough inspection means rooftop time checking panels, mounts and flashing.

• Electrical testing

  Wiring, breakers, disconnects, grounding and the inverter all get checked.

• What drives the price

  System size, roof access, and whether you need a written report.

02 · Option 1 · $150

Solar Assessment

A hands-on diagnostic visit for a system that isn't working right.

• Find the problem

  We track down why production dropped, the bill climbed or the app went quiet.

• Plain-language findings

  What's working, what isn't, and why.

• Small fix? Often the same visit

  Minor issues can often be handled while your tech is there.

• Repair options

  Bigger work gets its own written recommendation before you decide.

Best for homeowners whose system isn't producing the way it should.

03 · Option 2 · $295

Solar Inspection Report

A formal, documented report for buying, selling or refinancing a home with solar.

• System specs

  Equipment, size, arrays, monitoring and estimated production.

• Inspection checklist

  Every item marked as no problem, worth watching or needs a repair.

• Photos

  Arrays, inverter, main panel and meters, all labeled.

• Next steps for the buyer

  Monitoring, utility plan and warranty paperwork to transfer.

Best for home sales. Realtors can order it in the realtor portal.