Capturing High-Quality Photos:
Walking the roofs:
Contractors must walk all roofs, including tile roofs, unless doing so is unsafe. Examples of unsafe conditions include wet or icy surfaces, a roof pitch steeper than 8/12, or any other hazard that makes the roof unsafe to walk.
Solar Panel Systems:
You must locate, evaluate, and thoroughly photograph the subpanel (including removing the cover/deadfront, if safe to do so), inverter units, listing labels, rapid shutdown equipment, and all associated wiring and disconnect switches.
Preparing to Perform the Inspection:
Before heading to the inspection, please ensure you have the following equipment:
- Ladder (minimum 15 ft): Required to access and walk the roof when it is safe to do so.
- Drone (last resort only): Use only to capture overhead photos if the roof is completely inaccessible or unsafe to walk.
Examples of High-Quality Photos:
- Under the solar panel:
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Panels on the ground:
- Overview of panels on the roof:
Please be sure you are familiar with our Community Guidelines and what is expected of you prior to accepting a job. If you are unable or unwilling to perform these tasks, please do not accept these jobs when offered. Instead, contact our Inspector Partnerships Team to configure the jobs Inspectify sends you.