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Understand the extras.
Know what to expect.
What can change an installation price, why the work may be needed, and how to read the published costs.
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Three questions.
A clearer starting point.
Do all these costs apply to my home?
No. These are possible extras across different systems and properties. Your quote identifies which items apply to the work being proposed.
What might change the base price?
Roof material, access, existing electrical equipment and the system configuration. The reference below explains each published item.
What does “from” actually mean?
A starting price, not a maximum. A “+” also means the amount can be higher. Your quote confirms the scope and final amount.
The full price reference
Find the item.
Understand the work.
All 14 published items. Prices and qualifiers stay in view; open an item’s explanation for more detail.
Solar
- Tiled roof (vs tin base)
- $110 – $660Published range · varies with array size
When the solar array is installed on a tiled roof rather than the tin base.
What the work involves: Solar — Tiled roof (vs tin base)
Tiles need individual lifting and bracket seating. The mounting work scales with the size of the solar array.
- Multi-level installation
- $550+Starting price · no published maximum
When the proposed solar installation spans multiple levels.
What the work involves: Solar — Multi-level installation
Height can add access equipment, fall protection and longer cable runs.
- Split solar array
- from $220Starting price · final scope in the quote
When the solar layout uses separate panel groups.