What a solar work order is for
Solar installs combine roofing and electrical work on one day, with fall protection and live electrical. The work order carries the approved layout, the attachment plan, the conduit route and the safety requirements, so the crew installs what was permitted and the inspection passes. It also records the photos the roof warranty depends on.
What to put on a solar work order
- Approved array layout.
- Roof access and fall protection.
- Attachment points and flashing.
- Conduit route and panel location.
- Equipment list.
- Inspection prep.
A worked example
Install day. Prices are hidden.
| Line | Qty | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Set fall protection and roof anchors | 1 | each | Your price |
| Install flashed attachments per layout | 1 | set | Your price |
| Mount racking and panels | 20 | each | Your price |
| Run conduit to disconnect and panel | 1 | set | Your price |
| Label system for inspection | 1 | each | Your price |
The layout must match the permit plan. Note any change and call the office before installing it.
Line items solar installers use
| Line item | Unit | How to write it |
|---|---|---|
| Solar panels, installed | each | Brand, model and wattage per panel. |
| Inverter or microinverters | each | String inverter or one per panel. |
| Racking and roof attachments | set | Attachment type and flashing. |
| Electrical: conduit, disconnect, wiring | set | Run from array to panel. |
| Main panel upgrade | each | If the existing panel cannot take the backfeed. |
| Battery storage | each | Brand and capacity. |
| Monitoring system | each | App or portal for production. |
| Engineering and design | each | Plan set for permit. |
| Permit and inspection | each | Building and electrical. |
| Utility interconnection application | each | Paperwork to connect to the grid. |
| Roof repair before install | square | If the roof will not outlast the panels. |
| Panel removal and reinstall | each | For reroofing later. |
| Panel cleaning | each | Maintenance visit. |
How to fill it in
- Fill in the customer, the site and the date.
- Add who is assigned, the arrival window and access.
- List the tasks and materials in the order the crew will need them.
- Put gate codes, pets and anything to protect in the site notes.
- Print it for the truck or send it to the crew's phone as a PDF.
Free tools for solar
- Roof measurement tool
- Satellite measuring tool
- EV charger installation cost calculator
- Electrician labor rate calculator
The same work order for other trades: appliance repair, auto detailing, carpet cleaning, chimney, house cleaning, commercial cleaning, concrete, drywall, electrical, fence, flooring, garage door, general contractor, gutter, handyman, hvac, irrigation, junk removal, landscaping, lawn care, locksmith, moving, painting, pest control, plumbing, pool service, pressure washing, remodeling, roofing, septic, snow removal, tree service, waterproofing, window cleaning.