solar site surveys question

[holguinerito]

did not know where to post this . I was wondering if anyone has a idea of the pricing per house when doing solar site surveys . Im currently in the LA Los Angeles area with a job offer but the pay looks too low to me ( around 75$ per house , and wanted to know what is the average fee for a job like this . ???? .. thanks in advance .

 

[JimD]

did not know where to post this . I was wondering if anyone has a idea of the pricing per house when doing solar site surveys . Im currently in the LA Los Angeles area with a job offer but the pay looks too low to me ( around 75$ per house , and wanted to know what is the average fee for a job like this . ???? .. thanks in advance .

It’s average and it’s too low.

 

[TreeLineView]

What is the deliverable? Are you just doing data aquisition? Do they want RGB and Thermal? How many jobs a day? How far away are the Jobs. what is the square footage or Acrerage?

 

[R.Perry]

Reasonable in California is $100.00 per hour on site, plus travel. The next question I have, what are you flying. For roof, (solar inspections) you need up close detail. One of the problems with solar on roofs and drones is you can't see under the panels. I had a home inspection business for a while and used the drone for roof inspections. Roofs with solar panels I needed to get on the roof and inspect under the panels to do a proper inspection.

 

[jaja6009]

OP if you are just going to do the solar panels only, make sure you disclaim in a contract what you are and are not doing. And Error and Omission insurance is a good idea for any type of inspections. Here in NJ this starts to get cloudy. In NJ you do NOT have to be a roof contractor or home inspector to inspect solar panels, but when you start to make judgement on the roof it sits on, you are in a gray area. Make sure you speak with a lawyer, others doing this type of business in your area and a general liability and error and omissions insurance agent (insurance reps can talk to lawyers specializing in these fields they may have on retainer). Also don't forget about a certification (Helps to establish your credibility) in thermography. I am currently in Home Inspection school and my teacher always says "In this business it's not if you get sued, but when".


Good luck in your business!

 

[Ajkm]

Also beware of the effect of reflected sunlight on the UAV and its object avoidance and control systems.

 

[R.Perry]

OP if you are just going to do the solar panels only, make sure you disclaim in a contract what you are and are not doing. And Error and Omission insurance is a good idea for any type of inspections. Here in NJ this starts to get cloudy. In NJ you do NOT have to be a roof contractor or home inspector to inspect solar panels, but when you start to make judgement on the roof it sits on, you are in a gray area. Make sure you speak with a lawyer, others doing this type of business in your area and a general liability and error and omissions insurance agent (insurance reps can talk to lawyers specializing in these fields they may have on retainer). Also don't forget about a certification (Helps to establish your credibility) in thermography. I am currently in Home Inspection school and my teacher always says "In this business it's not if you get sued, but when".


Good luck in your business!

I know there are always exceptions, but if a home inspector that knows his trade does a proper inspection and documentation with proper disclaimers it lessens the chance of a suit. I was sued once and won including all court and legal fees.

 

[JDS]

did not know where to post this . I was wondering if anyone has a idea of the pricing per house when doing solar site surveys . Im currently in the LA Los Angeles area with a job offer but the pay looks too low to me ( around 75$ per house , and wanted to know what is the average fee for a job like this . ???? .. thanks in advance .

Is this through EagleView where you attend an online training and then they send you around to conduct drone inspections on houses?