DIY Solar Timeline: What a Smooth Project Looks Like
Typical stages
•1. Site assessment + shade review
•2. System design and equipment selection
•3. Permitting package preparation
•4. Ordering and delivery coordination
•5. Roof install + electrical prep
•6. Inspection
•7. Utility approval and commissioning
Where delays happen
•Missing documents
•Wrong diagrams
•Last-minute equipment swaps
•Layout changes after permits are submitted
DIY success habit
•Lock the design first. Then buy.
Next step: Start with a permit-ready plan so every step downstream is easier.