• Compare scope assumptions line-by-line before accepting a quote.
• Confirm permit/inspection ownership and close-out deliverables.
• Validate warranty boundaries and post-install response workflow.
Electrical readiness checks
• Ask for a load calculation when panel capacity is uncertain.
• Confirm conduit routing, trenching assumptions, and site access constraints.
• Require written change-order rules before installation starts.
Permits and interconnection
• Verify filing ownership for city permits and utility submissions.
• Track milestone dates for review, inspection, and final handoff.
• Keep commissioning and permit sign-off records for future support.
Trust, support, and installer next steps
Use trust and methodology pages to evaluate listing signals, then move into service pages for direct quote comparisons. Installers serving San Francisco can claim a listing and begin onboarding online.