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Attic & Roof Structure
- Attic access
- Truss configuration
- Truss dimensions
- Truss spacing
- Roof framing
- Insulation observations
- Ventilation observations
- Obstructions
- Relevant attic conditions
- 360° attic documentation where appropriate
For Solar Installers, EPCs & Contractors
Outsource Your Solar Site Assessments.
Keep Your Team Focused on Selling & Installing.
APL provides professional residential pre-installation field assessments for solar installers and EPC companies in Calgary and surrounding areas. We capture the attic, roof, electrical, meter and exterior information your design and installation teams need — so your internal team can spend less time in the field and more time moving projects forward.
Calgary Based · Standardized Documentation · GPS & Timestamped Evidence · Professional Field Practices · Defined Turnaround
The bottleneck
Your solar pipeline shouldn't slow down because your team has to visit every site.
Every residential solar project requires reliable field information. But that doesn't mean your salesperson, designer or installer needs to spend productive hours travelling to properties, accessing attics, photographing equipment, collecting measurements and organizing documentation.
When assessments are handled internally, the real cost can include employee time, travel, vehicle costs, scheduling, administration, follow-up questions and opportunity cost.
Let APL handle the fieldwork.
We conduct the residential pre-installation assessment, document the relevant site conditions and deliver an organized assessment package for your team.
The economics
What does one "free" internal site visit really cost?
An internal assessment is never truly free. It consumes hours that could otherwise be spent prospecting, designing or installing.
Internal Assessment Cost
- Employee time
- Travel time
- Vehicle / operating costs
- Scheduling
- Site documentation
- Administrative follow-up
- Designer questions
- Potential repeat visits
- Opportunity cost
Outsourced Assessment
- Defined service cost
- Professional field assessment
- Standardized documentation
- Predictable workflow
- No additional payroll overhead
- Additional field capacity when needed
Illustrative comparison only. Percentages and examples are arbitrary and provided for demonstration purposes. Actual savings depend on your staffing model, project volume, geography, travel time and existing assessment workflow.
The opportunity isn't only the inspection cost. The bigger question is what your internal team could accomplish with those hours back.
At scale
Small efficiency gains can become significant at scale.
Consider a company handling 100 residential solar projects requiring field assessments.
Illustrative example
20–40%
potential reduction in internal field-assessment workload when a portion of assessments is outsourced.
Illustrative example only — percentages are arbitrary and not a guarantee of savings.
Outsourcing a portion of assessments could potentially provide:
- More salesperson availability
- Fewer internal field hours
- Reduced travel workload
- Additional project capacity
- Less scheduling pressure
- Less administrative handling
100 Projects
Today
150 Projects
Growing
200 Projects
Scaling
As your sales pipeline grows, your assessment workload grows too. Outsourcing can provide additional field capacity without requiring your internal staffing and overhead to grow at the same rate.
Protect selling time
Let your salespeople sell.
Your sales representatives are valuable because they generate relationships, qualify opportunities and close business — not because they are necessarily the most economical resource for collecting field documentation.
Without APL
Salesperson
Travel → inspect → photograph → measure → document → upload → follow up
With APL
Salesperson
Prospect → present → follow up → close
APL
Schedule → assess → document → QA → deliver
APL does not replace your salesperson. We help protect the productive time your salesperson should be spending with customers.
Before & after
From fieldwork bottleneck to repeatable workflow.
Without outsourced assessment
With APL
Without outsourced assessment
Salesperson or internal employee travels to site
With APL
APL handles the field assessment
Without outsourced assessment
Internal staff time consumed
With APL
Internal resources remain focused on core roles
Without outsourced assessment
Documentation varies between employees
With APL
Standardized assessment process
Without outsourced assessment
Designer may need additional information
With APL
Organized field information
Without outsourced assessment
Potential follow-up or repeat visit
With APL
May reduce avoidable revisits before design and installation
Without outsourced assessment
Scaling requires additional internal capacity
With APL
External assessment capacity available when needed
What's included
The field information your team needs before installation.
A structured assessment designed to provide your sales, design and installation teams with a clearer picture of the property before the project moves forward.
02
Electrical System
- Electrical panel
- Panel identification
- Main breaker
- Breaker arrangement
- Available spaces where observable
- Manufacturer / model information where available
- Relevant electrical equipment
- Service equipment observations
03
Meter & Service
- Utility meter
- Meter location
- Service equipment
- Relevant surrounding equipment
- Access / clearance observations where applicable
04
Exterior & Property
- Front elevation
- Rear elevation
- Side elevations
- Roof / exterior observations
- Service entry
- Potential obstructions
- Relevant exterior conditions
05
Evidence & Documentation
- GPS / location information
- Timestamped photographs
- Inspection notes
- Measurements
- Site observations
- Relevant safety observations
- Organized digital documentation
Field practices
Professional fieldwork. Professional representation.
APL understands that the person entering a homeowner's property is representing more than themselves — they are also contributing to the solar company's customer experience.
Punctuality
Arrive within the agreed appointment window and communicate professionally regarding scheduling.
PPE & Safety
Use appropriate PPE and follow practical field-safety procedures relevant to the assessment environment.
Property Respect
Respect the homeowner's property and minimize unnecessary disturbance.
Professional Communication
Clearly explain the purpose and scope of the visit.
Documentation
Document relevant observations rather than relying on memory or informal notes.
Consistency
Follow a repeatable assessment workflow designed to produce usable information for downstream teams.
Customer experience
Protect the momentum of the sale.
The site assessment often happens after your sales team has already invested significant time building customer confidence. A professional field visit should reinforce that momentum — not create uncertainty.
Your salesperson closes the opportunity. APL helps ensure the field experience supports the next step.
Within the agreed scope, our field representative can
- Confirm the purpose of the assessment
- Reinforce the agreed next steps
- Explain what happens after the assessment
- Listen to homeowner questions
- Document relevant concerns
- Communicate observations back to the solar company
- Help ensure the homeowner understands the next stage of the process
APL does not make unauthorized technical, contractual, pricing or installation commitments on behalf of the solar company.
The deliverable
You don't just get photographs. You get an organized field package.
The value of an assessment is not simply collecting photographs. It is collecting the right information, in a consistent manner, so your team can use it.
Organized photographs
Measurements
Attic documentation
Electrical documentation
Meter documentation
Exterior documentation
GPS / location information
Timestamped evidence
Inspection notes
Relevant observations
QA-checked documentation
Digital delivery
Sample package
Want to see what your team would receive?
Don't take our word for it. Request a representative sample assessment package and see how the field information can be organized for your design and installation workflow. No sales call required first.
Capacity vs headcount
Do you need another employee — or additional capacity?
If assessment volume fluctuates, hiring a full-time field employee may create more overhead than your workflow requires.
Outsourcing allows you to access assessment capacity when you need it without immediately adding another permanent field position. Compare the economics of your current model with an outsourced assessment workflow.
Potential internal costs
- Payroll
- Benefits
- Training
- Vehicle
- Equipment
- Management time
- Scheduling
- Downtime between assignments
Who we serve
Built for solar companies that are growing.
Residential Solar Installers
Keep your installation pipeline moving without assigning every field assessment to your internal team.
Solar EPC Companies
Provide your design and engineering teams with consistent field information.
Solar Sales Organizations
Keep sales representatives focused on prospecting, presentations and closing.
Growing Solar Contractors
Add field capacity without immediately adding another full-time employee.
Higher-Volume Installers
Establish a repeatable assessment workflow for multiple projects.
Assessment models
Choose the assessment model that fits your business.
Commercial terms are discussed based on scope, volume, geography and reporting requirements.
Single Assessment
Pay as needed
Best for
- Occasional projects
- New customers
- Companies testing the service
Solar Assessment Partner Program
Preferred Assessment Partner
Recurring assessment arrangement
Best for
- Predictable monthly project volume
- Growing solar installers
- Companies wanting dependable field capacity
Potential benefits
- Priority scheduling
- Predictable commercial terms
- Reserved assessment capacity
- Standardized reporting
- Dedicated communication workflow
- Recurring billing
Volume Partnership
Customized arrangement
Best for
- Higher-volume installers
- EPC companies
- Companies with specific reporting / workflow requirements
Potential benefits
- Reserved capacity
- Customized workflow
- Volume-based commercial terms
- Defined service expectations
- Custom reporting requirements
Compare Partnership Models & Pricing Structure
See how single, recurring and volume arrangements work — and how to start a pilot.
Low-risk start
Not ready for a long-term arrangement?
Start with a small pilot. Send us a few upcoming residential projects and let us demonstrate the workflow, documentation quality, communication and turnaround before considering a recurring arrangement.
Your process
Already have your own assessment checklist?
That's fine. Where practical, APL can work with your existing field-assessment requirements rather than forcing your team to completely change its workflow.
Potential customization
- Required photographs
- Measurement requirements
- Documentation format
- Naming conventions
- Reporting requirements
- Communication process
Assessment process
From address to assessment package.
- 01
Send the Property
Provide the property address and required project information.
- 02
Schedule
APL coordinates the assessment according to the agreed process.
- 03
Field Assessment
APL conducts the residential pre-installation assessment.
- 04
Document
Relevant attic, roof, electrical, meter and exterior information is captured.
- 05
Quality Review
The assessment package is reviewed for completeness and consistency.
- 06
Delivery
The organized assessment package is delivered to your designated contact or team.
- 07
Your Team Proceeds
Your sales, design and installation teams use the information for their next steps.
You hand off the fieldwork. We hand back usable information.
Scope
Clear scope. Professional boundaries.
APL provides residential solar pre-installation field assessment and documentation. The assessment is intended to provide field information for your qualified design, engineering and installation teams.
APL does not replace required professional engineering, electrical contracting, municipal inspection, permitting authorities or utility requirements.
Why an outsourced field partner
Why solar companies choose an outsourced field partner.
Local
Calgary-based field service for Calgary and surrounding communities.
Experienced
Practical residential solar pre-installation field assessment experience.
Documented
Structured and repeatable documentation process.
Professional
PPE, safety awareness, homeowner communication and property respect.
Reliable
Defined scheduling and delivery expectations.
Flexible
Single assessments, pilot projects and recurring partnership arrangements.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can we start with just one assessment?
Yes. Single-project assessments are available so companies can evaluate the service before considering a recurring arrangement.
Do you work with small solar installers?
Yes. The service is designed for installers and solar organizations of different sizes.
Can you support recurring assessment volume?
Yes. Recurring assessment partnerships can be discussed based on project volume, geography and service requirements.
Do you provide engineering?
No. APL provides field assessment and documentation for qualified design, engineering and installation teams.
Can you work with our existing checklist?
Where practical, yes. Assessment requirements and documentation workflows can be discussed.
Does the assessment guarantee installation feasibility?
No. The assessment provides field information. Final technical, structural, electrical, engineering, permitting and installation decisions remain with the appropriately qualified professionals and authorities.
What areas do you cover?
Calgary and surrounding communities, with broader service areas subject to scheduling and travel requirements.
Can you provide a sample report?
Yes. Qualified prospects can request a representative sample assessment package.
Why outsource instead of using our salesperson?
Because outsourcing can free your sales team from field documentation and allow them to focus on customer acquisition and revenue-generating activities.
We don't compete for your installation customer.
APL supports the companies that install solar. We are a field-assessment partner — not a solar installer bidding against you.
Need more than a standard assessment?
Where appropriate, APL can also support solar companies with related field documentation, including UAV-based roof and exterior inspection.
Start the conversation
Let's see if APL fits your assessment workflow.
Tell us a little about your operation. We'll review your requirements and discuss the most appropriate assessment model — single project, pilot or recurring partnership.
This service is for solar companies
Residential solar installers, EPCs, sales organizations and contractors in Calgary and surrounding Alberta communities. Homeowners and commercial property owners looking for a solar quote are welcome on our Solar for Consumers page.
Start small if you prefer
A single assessment or a short pilot is a practical way to evaluate documentation quality, communication and turnaround before discussing a recurring arrangement.
Next step
Your next solar project doesn't have to mean another internal site visit.
Whether you need one assessment, additional field capacity during a busy period or a recurring assessment partner, APL can help you evaluate an outsourced approach.
Professional fieldwork. Organized information. More capacity for your solar business.
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