Bidding Process

• How does Pick My Solar decide who bids on my project?

  Pick My Solar rigorously vets all of its installer partners on over 50 different factors to ensure you receive a quality bid from a quality installer.

• How long does the bidding process take?

  Once we have received all required details, you should have your solar quotes and analyses in your inbox within 2 business days.

• How long do I have to select a bid?

  Once we present the bids to you, we guarantee the bids for 14 calendar days. After the 14 calendar days, we’ll need to reconfirm pricing and equipment supply with the solar provider.

• How many bids will I receive?

  Our algorithms sort out the top three bids for you to choose from. If we show you a dozen bids, it will create a lot of unnecessary confusion.

• Is Pick My Solar out of the process after I sign a contract?

  Not at all. After signing your contract, you’ll be introduced to a member of our Customer Success team. They’ll be assigned specifically to your project and will be with you throughout the entire installation process to ensure everything is moving forward smoothly. Once your system is installed, ...

• What factors do you look at when selecting bids for me?

  We consider over 50 factors when evaluating your bids, including: Solar provider information. Quality of equipment (panels, inverters, monitoring, etc.). Warranty coverage and duration. Financing options. Overall cost and savings.

• What happens after I select a bid to move forward with?

  After you choose a bid, we’ll draft up a contract with our standard template. You’ll then have the ability to review and e-sign the document. Once the contract is signed, we’ll then introduce you to the selected solar provider.

• Why is there a difference in cash and loan pricing?

  The loan price is your true system cost. The cash price includes a cash discount. Why the cash discount? Similar to closing costs on a mortgage, there are additional costs the installer incurs through a financed deal. The installer is not making more money on these deals, rather the financier is ...

• Will the bid cost be all-inclusive?

  Yes! Aside from odd scenarios like a re-roof, your bid will show exactly what you need to pay. It will include permitting costs, taxes, and more.

• Will the cost change after the solar provider comes out to my house?

  We have an extremely low change order rate – less than 5%. We take every necessary step to ensure we give you final pricing. If there are any changes to cost, such as a result of structural issues, our solar providers must have these changes approved by Pick My Solar. We’ve got your back!