For listing agents, buyer’s agents and homeowners
Does your home have solar panels? Are you currently working with a client who is purchasing or selling a home with solar panels?
Solar adds value, but it also adds complexity. Our North Texas specific solar diagnostics catch hidden issues up front, reducing issues with appraisals and closing, and give buyers clear confidence (and sellers leverage).
Why inspecting solar panels matters (especially in North Texas)
Between hail, extreme heat, high UV, dust and wind, North Texas is tough on roofs and solar equipment. Add in older attics, leaky ducts and under-insulated spaces and energy performance can vary widely from house to house. A targeted solar panel inspection answers the questions asked at contract time:
- Is the solar system safe and performing as expected?
- Are there roof penetrations, flashings, or wiring issues that will cause leaks or safety problems?
- What maintenance or replacement is coming (inverter, optimizers, wiring, mounting hardware)?
- What’s the realistic utility impact for the next owner?
What we inspect on a solar PV system
We perform a non-invasive, standards based assessment with photos, measurements and clear recommendations:
- Roof and Mounting
- roof condition under/arround arrays, flashing and penetrations, racking stability, wind uplift risk
- hail/impact indicators and sealant/UV degradation
- Electrical and Safety
- exposed wiring/conduit, junction boxes, grounding/bonding, disconnects
- rapid shutdown/labeling visibility and compliance markers
- inverter(s) and optimizers: age indicators, error codes, cooling/placement noise and visible wear
- Performance Snapshot
- basic production checks (when monitoring access is provided), shading/soiling notes, obvious string issues
- thermal imaging to identify potential hot spots at modules, connections or inverters
- Documentation and Transfer
- serial numbers (when accessible), warranty terms, ownership/lease/PPA notes and transfer steps for the next owner
Benefits by audience
For Listing Agents (and sellers)
- pre-list confidence- avoid last minute solar or roof surprises that derail negotiations
- appraiser friendly documentation
- marketable upgrades
- faster closings, fewer concessions
For Buyer’s Agents (and buyers)
- protect the purchase – verify mounting, wiring, inverter health and roof penetration before option ends
- negotiation clarity – objective findings help target credits (ex. aging inverter, failing flashings, leaky ducts)
- realistic expectations- understand true comfort and utility performance
For Homeowners
- safety and longevity – catch issues before they cause leaks or electrical hazards
- warranty and transfer help – we document what is needed to keep coverage intact for the next owner
- lower bills, better comfort
Contact us today for more information or to answer any questions you may have!
Dion Coomber
Cornerstone Property Inspection
214-680-5111
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