Friends:
I admit I have been guilty of writing a harsh word on this site. I don't
defend the practice, but it is trying when one hears of supposedly
experienced contractors making very dangerous mistakes.
It is not difficult to learn a lot about any installer in this internet
age. You can look up a contractor's license status on the licensing board
web site (if they have a license). You can review their company web site,
read how experienced they are and see that they have a top-notch crew. You
can go back to the contractor's license site and see that they have
certified that they are not running a crew so they don't have to pay
worker's comp insurance. All of those youngsters on the roof must be
"independent contractors."
It is frustrating to compete against cut-rate contractors when you have
paid your dues and are paying the cost to be legitimate. I make a fairly
good living repairing the work of other solar electric contractors. I see
them abuse retirees something fierce. I wish there were some way to get
those people back the money they have spent on disreputable installers, but
it is expensive to go to court.
We have to let a lot of work go because we are underbid by less experienced
installers. Many electrical contractors and out-of-work used car
salespeople are getting into the solar electric business lately, because,
how hard can it really be?
William Miller
Please note new e-mail address and domain:
William Miller
Miller Solar
Voice :805-438-5600 Fax: 805-438-4607
email: [email protected]
http://millersolar.com
License No. C-10-773985
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