Vetting a Solar Dealer Network: Questions to Ask Before You Sign

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Many solar contracts are sold through a dealer network, which puts several parties between you and your roof. This checklist of questions on installers, licensing, warranties, and hidden dealer fees shows you exactly how to vet a company and protect yourself before you sign.

How a Solar Dealer Network Works (and Why It Changes Your Install)

Licensed local solar installer crew installing panels on a California home while reviewing a custom AI-powered solar design on a tablet illustrating Axia Solar dealer network model

Some solar companies install under one roof; others are part of a dealer network. Here is what a solar dealer network actually is, how a project flows from AI design to a vetted local crew, how the model keeps installers accountable, and what it changes for you as a homeowner.