Does home insurance cover hail damage to solar panels?
Many policies do, but it depends on your policy, so check with your insurer. We give you the evidence and the repair quote; the decision on the claim is theirs.
Will my insurer accept your report?
The report includes thermal and zoom images of each fault, the inspection conditions and a licensed electrician's recommendation. That's the kind of evidence insurers ask for, but the decision on your claim is always theirs.
How soon after a storm should I get my panels checked?
As soon as you can. Hail damage isn't always obvious from the ground, and a report close to the storm makes it clearer what was damaged and when. Our guide to hail damage on solar panels explains what to look for.
How much does a solar inspection report for insurance cost?
A standard solar inspection and report starts from $220 incl GST. A report for an insurance claim takes more work, so it costs more, and we'll give you the price upfront. In hail season, the $149 hail check is often the quickest first step. See our price guide.
What does the $149 hail check include?
A thermal flyover of your home array, a close-up zoom check for cracked glass and frames, a written report with flagged panels, and a repair or replacement quote if we find damage. Thermal inspections are normally $750.
Do you repair systems other companies installed?
Yes. We inspect, quote and repair damaged systems whoever installed them. For other faults, see solar repairs and maintenance.
Do you do commercial insurance work?
Yes. Business rooftops and larger arrays are quoted on system size and reporting needs.
What if the whole system needs replacing?
If your cover allows, we remove it and install a new system with current approved components. It's also a good time to think about adding a solar battery, which we can quote separately.
