We had a great experience working with Sunvault Solar, and highly recommend Sunvault Solar. We got quotes from 10+ vendors in the Bay Area, and I am very glad we decided to go with Sameer and his team at Sunvault. I dealt directly with Sameer (the owner) throughout the project. I was exchanging emails with him over the weekend and late into the night while iterating on the panel layout. Once we settled on the layout, he had the final plans sent for permitting in just a couple of days. The install was done by an in-house team, and Sameer was personally present on-site through most of the install. The pricing was comparable to quotes I got on EnergySage, and the equipment and install is top-notch. They installed Consumption CTs (most other installers refuse to do this or charge extra), painted the conduits (I provided the paint), and used black racking and flashing (slightly more expensive, but less conspicuous). The entire process (from signing the contract to PTO) took just four weeks. Other companies I spoke with had a wait time of 12-16 weeks for the install. If you are looking for a high quality install at a reasonable cost before NEM 3 kicks in, I highly recommend giving Sunvault Solar a call. read more

SunVault installed a complete solar+battery backup system for my house. They did a very solid job, and the pricing was competitive. The project was done in only 6 weeks including permits. I got quotes from multiple installers, and working with Sameer was so much better compared to large installers. First, you work with an engineer not a salesperson. He can go into details, explain, educate. I had a lot of questions, and Sameer was always patient and responsive. Second, Sameer worked with me to find the best configuration for my needs, and was much more flexible compared to some large vendors with only few fixed configurations. He was the only one who could install the system from Enphase that I wanted. Separately want to call out solid work from the electrician. Very clean installation. Would recommend SunVault to everyone. read more

What an amazing experience I had with SunVault solar. I shopped around more than 4/5 different companies and sunVault came out to be the one that suited my needs including the cost. I installed 5.12kw system and the process went pretty smooth. From the time I signed the contract, I literally did not do anything besides providing some information on the property. Designs, city permits, inspection, solar installation & city final inspection- everything was managed by the Sunvault rep. The solar system looks seamless, and very modern. It blended with my roof and it's behind property. The app lets me monitor the amount of energy I'm producing per day and I think I made the best decision to move with this company. I highly recommend you call the SunVault before signing up from any other solar installation provider, read more

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After getting my first summer electricity bill this month in July, I was like screw this and shopped around for a solar installer. I started with Tesla and shopped around locally. My findings were that Tesla is cheapest per kw, but the support horror stories are prevalent. Local installers seemed to provide better service at a much higher cost (30-50% more than Tesla). I'm greedy, so why can't I have both? I was so glad that I looked internally and found SunVault. SunVault provided a super competitive quote (only 5% more than Tesla!!). The hardware they offered seemed better (hanwha q cell 400w panels, i8+ microinverters) compared to what Tesla offers. However, the service was quick and amazing. E2E install from design to install to inspection to PTO was completely handled by Sameer and team. The only thing you needed to do was to pay. Timeline: 6/30 - signed contract after discussing with SunVault on system needs 8/2 - system installed (could've been earlier, but there was a conflict) 8/15 - PTO approved, system up and running and generating a lot of electricity Within 6 weeks, I have my solar system fully up and running. The local companies I reached out to quoted a September/October install date. The only nit-pick I wish Sunvault did better was more proactive communication for each "step" I would strongly strongly recommend working with Sameer and the SunVault team for your Solar needs! read more

I started to be interested in going solar one year ago, did quite some research around solar panels, inverters and racks etc. But I got pulled to other stuff and never actually started the project. The recent news about NEM 3.0 pulled the trigger, so I started to shop around for an installer. I used energysage and also yelp to get quotes from different companies, big and small, finally got around 8 quotes. I told the companies about the specific panels and inverters I want, so the quotes were all based on the same product. SunVault's price was not the best though it was close to the best price on a per watt basis, I decided to choose them for the following reasons: 1. They are offering the best racking system by default; 2. Their design is clean and the layout of the panels is what I like most among all the companies I talked to. 3. Their CEO Sammer is very easy to communicate with, he designs the system by himself and he knows a lot of things related to solar and beyond. During the onsite visit, he was the only person who was willing to open up the main panel and did the math right which came to the conclusion that I don't need to upgrade my main panel. SunVault is a small company but the good part is they move fast and also have their own dedicated installation team. The team is also very nice, professional and hard working. Later I found that Sameer is the kind of person really cares about quality and pays a lot of attention to the details. He came to the working site every day and inspected everything with a high bar, even for minor issues like the wire under the panel was a little bit longer, he asked his team to come back the other day to fix that. From the time we signed the contract to get PTO from PGE to turn on the system, it just took around 4 weeks. Which is really impressive because some other companies told me the leading time for the design + installation step itself would take 2+ months. I really feel lucky that I made the decision to hire Sammer and his team to do the project, highly recommended! read more

Sameer and team were professional, knowledgeable and responsive. We had a great experience getting our rooftop solar designed, approved and installed through them. Would definitely recommend working with them. read more

We completed our installation in the last summer. I didn't write review immediately because wanted to wait till it gets activated on NEM 2.0 Sameer and his team did excellent job per initial discussion. He expedited paperwork to meet the deadline for NEM2.0. Even though prices are cheaper than other competitors, service was at par and quick. I didn't have to do anything other than signing papers for installation, PG&E activation. It is really beneficial looking at PG&E bill. Have already recommended sunvault solution service to friends and families. Will hire them for battery installation in the future. read more

I installed a 12Kw system with Sunvault Solar. Below are the things that I am really happy with: 1. Responsiveness: I was late to request Sameer and his team to install the solar system before the NEM2 April deadline. Sameer, accommodated my requested and ensured that all the formalities were completed accurately. He kept in the loop on the progress and was very upfront and transparent about the whole process. 2. Quality of service: Its been a few months since the installation. Everything works as expected. But every now and then, I have some questions for Sameer(more for my education) asking if the system is generating as expected, how would things fluctuate based on weather etc. Sameer is very responsive. Also on one instance, my contractor accidentally turned off a circuit connected to the Enphase Invertor and my generation had halted. I contacted Sameer and he instantly jumped on to resolve the issue. Most companies would have easily said "I don't know ask your contractor". 3. Princing: Sunvaults pricing is fair and competitive. I took quotes from a few other companies and given the reviews, quality of service I would say the pricing is the perfect icing on the cake. 4. Flexibility to work around active construction: It is NOT easy to perform solar installation when the house is actively under construction (like ours). The roof needs to be up, the inspections needs to be completed just to name a few. Sameer worked patiently and helped facilitate the process with the contractor. I have already recommended Sunvault to my friends and family. read more

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Hired the SunVault Solar team for an expansion of my existing system on my new construction home. It was such a smooth turnkey product delivered by the team. From preparing fully engineered drawings, drawing permits to a quick and safe installation in just half a day...SunVault was very professional and executed the project beyond my satisfaction. They also helped address issues with my initial solar system and got it set up on my application as one complete system. I have already recommended these guys to my friends and family. read more

We completed our rooftop solar installation recently through Sunvault. Sameer was our point of contact keeping us informed right from getting our quotes to final inspection. Prices were very reasonable compared to other competitors. We are thoroughly impressed with the overall process and timeline. Even with high demand and volume of application to meet NEM 2.0 deadlines our project was completed earlier than expected. Installers were very hands on and accommodative to any changes. I would highly recommend SunVault services for solar installation. read more

I had the pleasure of working with Sunvault and Sameer and had a great experience throughout the process. I had both my roof replaced, and installed a 9.6KW system with 24 panels, and the project was executed extremely well from start to finish without any issues. Sameer was very responsive and communicated transparently throughout which made the process very efficient and hassle-free. He is very knowledgeable, easy to work with, and handled the inspectation and permit process very smoothly. Installation was top notch, and both the roof and solar teams were very professional and experienced. They were always on time, did an excellent job with setup and cleaned up well. One aspect that I was most impressed with was Sameer's exceptional level of accommodation. He took the time to understand my specific requirements, related to system performance and aesthetics, and customized the project to align with my expectations. He took a lot of care in adjusting the placement of the panels to optimize energy production based on my roof conditions, and proactively recommended additional changes which worked out great. On one occasion, I asked them to modify the conduit placement after it had already been installed, and they promptly accommodated my request without any complaints. I got quotes from several installers and explored options on energysage, and found that Sunvault's cost was the lowest for the equipment that was offered. It was nice to see them including top of the line panels/micro-inverters, consumption CT and other components as standard offering. Overall, I'm very satisfied with the results and wholeheartedly recommend Sunvault to anyone who wants a reliable and trust worthy solar installation at a very reasonable price. Sameer's involvement as the owner, overseeing all aspects of the project directly with a lot of attention to detail is an added advantage that sets Sunvault apart. read more

i highly recommend Sunvault Solar for going solar for your house. They did awesome and on time job at reasonable price. As I didn't have any knowledge about the solar program, Sameer guided and explained me each and every thing at every step of the construction work. i am pretty happy that I chose this company. thanks for all your guidance and support. read more

I had a complex project of a roof which had existing solar and some roof work also needed. Sameer and his team helped with providing me a complete work estimate along with roof repair that was needed. His solar panels were of much better quality and higher power than what I had earlier. They were able to install the panels and all the equipment based on how I asked them to with them all on one side of the house and the wiring and conduits to the way that looked more aesthetic to me. Their team made sure everything was done per Fremont's permit standards which were very strict and had to go through multiple approvals which they took care of with the city along with structural analysis which was a bit abnormal. At the end they were the only company who was able to get it done in the shortest time possible with everything running quickly within 2 months from start to finish. I have seen some of my neighbors who have been waiting for solar for past 6 months and work is still in permit stage. Their workmanship and end result was very clean and similar to any other larger good installers. I have gotten installs done by Tesla and one other solar vendor. I would recommend SunVault to anyone who is interested in getting Solar done especially if you have custom needs. read more

I had an absolutely fantastic experience working with Sameer and his team on my solar project. It only took me two weeks from signing the contract to getting PG&E approved for the NEM Program. Timeline wise, It is a high bar to hit, but it only accounts for a small portion of the wonderful experience I'd like to share here. I did extensive research before requesting quotes via Yelp and EnergySage, so I know exactly what I want (e.g. Enphase microinverters). Among all the quote requests, Sameer's response was quick, professional, and to the point. The price was very reasonable, and I particularly like the initial layout design he created for aesthetic reasons. I then asked some additional questions about my electrical panel for some doubts. Sameer responded in 2 hours with great detail and addressed all of my concerns. This is a unique experience that other installers failed to provide during my solar journey, as they would either proxy my question to some technician, which cost extra round trip to get any response back, sometimes never happened, or I couldn't get an answer at all before a site survey. The installation went extremely well. SunVault does not use sub-contractor for installation, which gives me peace of mind. Throughout the process, Sameer was always on top of communication and kept me up to date on what to expect. Boom! Within a week (installation to PTO), I had a solar system installed, meter started running backwards, and a shiny app (Enlighten from Enphase) to visualize the entire house's electricity production and consumption data. Very happy about it. read more

We had a great experience working with SunVault solar for our solar installation of 7.5KW system. The quote was competitive. From the time I signed the contract, SunVault took care of City permits, inspections, Panel upgrade to 200A, solar installation and final inspections. The installation was clean and seamless. The company even took care of stucco repair and final permit with PG&E to enable Net metering. I have been using the solar for 1 month now and very happy with the whole experience. The net energy generated is matching the simulation model provided earlier. I would highly recommend shopping around first then contact Sameer to let him do his Magic!!! Very reliable, dependable and accountable service. Give the SunVault Solar a shot, you won't regret it. read more

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It has been a great experience for us working with SunVault Solar, Sameer and team. We surveyed all the installers in the area and Sunvault was very competitive on value, pricing, support and communication. Explained the entire process of Solar installation and was executed as planned. Smooth installation, permits applied and approved. I would highly recommend Sunvault Solar to anyone looking for solar roof install. read more

Sameer and the SunVault team did an excellent job installing and walking me through the whole solar process! Their prices were extremely competitive as well. We can't recommend them enough. read more

I hired Sunvault to install a panels-only solar system. Most of my interactions were primarily with Sameer (the owner). He was very responsive to my questions and for any clarifications I needed. There wasn't a need for an in-person consultation to come up with the initial panel deployment layout and plan. 99% of the communications with Sameer was via WhatsApp, iMessage or email thro' out the entire project. Once the city permit was issued, the work from installation to live-operation took about 3-4 days. Sameer was on-site during the final PG&E inspection along with Vishnu, the engineer (who was also very efficient and helpful). As the home owner, there wasn't a need to interact with the PGE inspector at all as Sameer and Vishnu worked directly with him. There's a useful mobile app that shows the live status of the energy consumed by the home based on the power sourced from the grid vs. the solar panels. In summary, the end-to-end experience working with Sunvault from start to finish was great. They are thorough and efficient. I strongly recommend Sunvault! read more

We had an excellent experience working with SunVault Solar. The best part of working with Sun Vault was their approach to analyzing if solar was a good fit. I felt comfortable pulling the trigger on the installation from them walking me through the analysis. We have several trees surrounding our property and Sameer helped develop the solar model to confirm adequate solar production, first month so far matches the model! From the day we signed the contract, the panels were permitted, fully installed and producing power in less than a month. Sun Vault was very responsive, fast turn around, and excellent construction crew. read more

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We had a great experience working with Sameer and the SunVault team on our solar project. Sameer was clear on the breakdown of costs. It was a great convenience for me that he combined the roof decking work along with the solar installation. That way, I didnt have to find another contractor to do this job. The permit process also went through seamlessly (to me) and everything was completed on schedule. read more

I must say dealing with Sunvault solar (Sameer and his team) was a delight. They under promised and constantly over delivered - the thing that stood out to me the most was the speed of execution (without dropping the quality of work). Throughout the installation I felt team was never off track, kept me in the information loop. They found couple places on my roof where wood was rotten, instead of hurrying the problem they fixed the issue. My solar install wasn't straightforward and had an idea going into it, tile roof without the plywood at the bottom (typical in the houses built in 80s). Additionally I had no additional slots left on my electrical panel. Sameer and his team removed the tiles, added plywood waterproofing underlayment and put the tiles back. Roof work was done really well, crew was on auto-pilot. They exactly knew what needs to be done. I had older PVC pipes going to thermal solar (for heating swimming pool) and team handled them with care. Next week was the solar install and electrical work. Team has recommended 7.0 kW system (20 panels) with a sub-panel. They finished the work on-time, took care of every little details. I have heard Fremont city is tougher (bit notorious -- good for homeowners :)) to get certifications. I felt Sameer was very confident in getting the certification. He knew about all the details city looks for, I can say they took care of every detail ahead of time (painting conduit, putting the placards, finding the copper grounding). My solar install passed the certification with breeze. All along I was able to work from home without any interruption. With such seamless execution I wish they do other things and would love to give them more business. read more

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Before selecting SunVault, we vetted multiple installers on the internet small and big ones such as Sunrun, and SunPower. We ended up with SunVault because of the value, pricing, flexibility, locality, support, and communication. I value promptness in communication a lot and Sameer and his team exceeded my expectation in that regard. All other vendors take weeks in responding and provide no better personal way to communicate. It has been a great experience for us working with SunVault Solar, Sameer, and the team. Most of all, they took care of everything, including design, permit, installation, PG&E application, and follow-up. The whole process was pretty seamless for us and Sameer quickly gained my trust and confidence that I chose the right team to work with on this. read more

Sameer and his team are friendly, honest, and hardworking. Being first time home owners we were apprehensive in the beginning , but Sameer walked us through everything we needed to know. Going in, we knew exactly what to expect in the solar panel installation process right from the day we signed the contract, and everything was executed just as planned so that there were no surprises. His team was also respectful of our time and worked around our schedule. I would highly recommend Sunvault Solar to anyone is looking to get a solar roof installed! read more

Sammer (owner) and his team were very professional and he oversaw all aspects of our solar system installation as well as the inspections by the city and the various communications with PG&E. They are a local solar company which resulted in being readily available to answer questions and inspect the install process (Sammer is a very hands-on owner!). I highly recommend SunVault Solar if you are looking to have a high quality system installed at your residence. read more

Great service and very professional. They work around your schedule. The solar panels used are of very high quality. Would def recommend them. read more

Highly recommended. It has been an excellent experience getting the solar installations from SunVault Solar. The execution was planned with utmost details and it was carried out flawlessly. The team was always readily available to guide us through every step and addressed all our enquiries in a timely fashion. Thank you once again SunVault and keep up the great customer service :) read more

Working with SunVault, Sameer and Jitandra, on our solar panel project has been very smooth and an excellent experience. We have reached out to several installers and one of the main challenges is our 3-storey house. Due to the height, not many installers would take such a project. With SunVault, they have no issues with the 3 storey and the job was completed safely and on time. At first, I was a skeptical with SunVault because of the low number of reviews here on Yelp. I have requested for contractor License#, customer references, contractor bond etc to make sure they are legit. I am glad I worked with SunVault. I am very happy with the installation process and the outcome of the project - smooth installation, permits applied and approved, PGE approval as well. I would definitely recommend them for your solar project! read more

Its been an amazing experience using Sunvault solar for our Solar Installation as well as roof repairs. Sameer and his team were really helpful throughout the design and installation process. SAmeer explained all the different options available as well as the pros and cons of each option. All work was clearly identified, explained and documented preemptively and the installation process was smooth without any hiccups whatsoever. I would highly recommend Sunvault Solar to anyone is looking to get a solar roof installed! read more

We recently completed solar installation on our home with SunVault. From start to finish it was a terrific experience! Sameer's in-depth knowledge, competitive quote, clear communication style and thoughtfulness made SunVault stand out for us. He made sure all our questions were answered at every turn, took special care to accommodate our timeline constraints, and set us completely at ease. The crew were efficient, courteous and ensured everything was cleaned up when they finished the job. We know Sameer and his team were juggling a high volume of projects, but even with that increased pressure, all stages of the process were handled in a very timely and reliable way. Would highly recommend their services. read more

We opted to have the PV system on our home installed by Sunvault Solar after interviewing several installers ranging from the big names in the business (Sunpower, Tesla, Sunrun) to several highly-rated local companies found via Yelp and EnergySage as well as other online options (Project Solar, DroneQuote). While Sunvault's was not the cheapest quote that we received, it offered the best combination of technology (top tier panels and microinverters) as well as a customized design solution for our situation and a one-stop shop for associated upgrades (we needed a sub-panel upgrade to accommodate our solar PV system). Sunvault's CEO (Sameer Sayed) was very involved throughout the process, advising us on system sizing considerations and educating us on the various system and design options. In addition, he personally supervised the entire process from permit to installation and subsequently the final inspection. Our's was a particularly challenging install given that we have a two-story house with a steep-pitched, light-weight concrete tile roof, but the guys did a great job installing our panels with minimal damage to the tiles (all broken tiles were replaced including those that were broken prior to the installation and at no cost to us). Overall, our project was very well executed and completed within the promised timeframe. I would highly recommend Sunvault Solar to anyone looking for a hassle-free and efficient solar installation with a personal touch! read more

They were recommended to me by a neighbor who was happy with his installation. I decided to give them a shot even though I had zeroed in on another company. They were quick to respond and their pricing was better. The job was was done in a few hours. I highly recommend Sun Vault Solar. Very professional and responsive. The entire process was hassle free from getting the quote to the final installation. read more

First of all if there is a 10 star rating I would have given that for SunVault. Sameer and his team did an amazing job for my solar. The pricing what they gave is the best out of 10 different companies including the big ones like Sunpower , Solar Optimum etc. no one in the Bay Area has what he gives. The whole process was so smooth starting from City Permit to final approval. Everything was done in 30 days of time. They took care of Main electric panel upgrade and solar was installed in 3 weeks of my agreement signed. Sameer is very responsive , always in communication with all the steps. Helped me to understand the whole process and the federal credit aspect. Gave the right idea to finance with no payment and no interest where I can pay off in 18 months time. Everyone else out there telling to get monthly payment from day 1 but Sameer nailed it why we should not. Today my final city inspection got approved. I would say Sameer and SunVault to grow big and become the best Solar Company in Bay Area. I wish them all the best and recommend everyone who see their review to get hold of Sameer soon to get your Solar done. read more

The team at SanVault was exceptional throughout the Solar installation process at our new home. They helped us understand how Solarizing our home will help us save $$$$ in the longer run. What I also liked was that they explained to us what costs of our current utility bill will stay constant and how based on the design we settled on we will have paid off for all the usage based on current utility trends in 6ish years after which we'd be pretty much getting free energy for our house until the life end of the system. That is the metric we went with while deciding on the High Initial Cost of having this done on our property. Comparing with other Solar companies on the market I found working with SunVault pretty cost effective as well as the interactions were much more at a personal level which made us feel comfortable. Also once the permits were clear we got installed and setup with PGE Net Metering within a couple weeks which was pretty awesome. read more

I don't usually write reviews but in this case, given how much I relied on Yelp when doing my own research, I had to share our experience. Short Story: From the first conversation to the final connection to PG&E our experience with Sameer and his team was phenomenal! Long story: We researched and spoke to several companies and in the end chose Sunvault Solar because of the quality of the products they use, the reasonable cost and the concierge style of service they offer. Sameer is extremely knowledgeable about Solar and spent a lot of time in our first conversation listening to our goals for having Solar on our house. He was not at all pushy and based on our goals made a number of suggestions that allowed us to continue our research. After we decided on Sunvault, the project kicked off quite quickly and efficiently, and our project wasn't a straight forward one either; we had an existing Solar system from 2007 that wasn't functioning well (old low capacity panels and a dying inverter). In the end, we chose to have the old panels removed and new panels added to both sides of our roof. Sameer and his team took care of removing the old panels and when they saw that our contractors hadn't put tiles under our old panels, they took care of ordering and installing the new tiles before proceeding with the new solar installation - what could have been a stressful delay turned out to be quite seamless. After that the new panels were installed and hooked up and Sameer showed us how to use the Enphase app to monitor the performance of the system and each of our Q-Cell panels. As we admired how much energy we generate during the day, Sameer took care of organizing inspections with the city and the fire district (easy and passed quickly) and all the final paperwork to get us hooked back up to PG&E. We are now making more energy than we use, selling it back to the grid and have room to grow over the next 25 years that our system is warrantied for. We asked ourselves before starting this journey if replacing our old panels would be worth it and now that we're one month in, the answer is an easy one - ABSOLUTELY!! In case you're curious, our system specs: 7.92 kW system Q Cells DUO 360W Enphase IQ8 microinverters Ironridge racking system Thank you again to Sameer and his hard working crew! read more

We look for new solar installation. Sunvault was the best priced and earliest in availability. We took the chance and it worked out great. The system was up as scheduled. They are very fast in responding and communication. They took their customers' requests seriously. I would recommend them highly.. read more

I started looking for solar quotes in June 2021. I came across Solar SunVault on Yelp and reached out to them I connected with Sameer who explained the whole process, savings and options considering our future electricity usage and expansion plans. After comparing the quote with top 5 Solar companies, SunVault should out in terms of price, quality of solar panels and timelines. Few key high-lights: 1. Most installers were taking 3-6 months lead time while SunVault got the work done in 2-3 weeks 2. Everything was seamless and online They also helped me shop for new roofer as our roof had to be replaced - They found the best roofer in town for way less price than what I would end-up paying 3. They comply with all the city permits which helps in getting the permit within 1 week (usually it takes 1-3 weeks) 4. Highly efficient team, got my entire Roof+Solar in 1 week. 5. We installed 9KW solar, and it typically takes about 2-3 days but Sun Vault did a fine job in getting it done in 1 day. 6. Sun Vault treats every customer with care, their main folks (Sameer and Jitendra) were present during the entire show. 7. 100% hassle free solar installation with roof read more

Great service and very professional team. From design to execution, the team takes care of everything and also advised us to make the decisions. Very happy with the service they provided and would definitely recommend them. read more

Excellent experience working with SunVault. They recommended a system that fit my needs - no overselling at all, and actually right sized the system to enable break even. They have deep knowledge of solar - providers, components, economics. Installation was very quick and thorough. The components used for their solar solution are top-notch. They spent time to explain the system operation, download the monitoring app, took care of permitting, and inspection. They also helped walk me through the application process for connection to the PGE grid, which can be a bit laborious. Overall this felt like a true 'full-service' experience at a competitive price and I recommend them without reservations. read more

Loved working with sameer and his crew. They were able to beat all the quotes I had received from multiple vendors including tesla. Him and his crew were professional and wore masks while working outdoors on the roof. Took some awesome pictures after the installation from the roof during sunset as well. Dealt with city inspection on their own and we were able to get the permit and all without any issues. GO sunvault! read more