Florida solar,
honestly answered.
No call-center scripts. No sales theater. Just the same answers we give our neighbors over a cup of cafecito — about cost, hurricanes, FPL, and what really happens on install day.
"We don't sell you something we wouldn't install on our mother's roof."
Find your answer fast.
12 answers
Every SunSurge system is engineered for Florida's High Velocity Hurricane Zone. We use racking rated to 180+ mph, lag-bolted directly into structural trusses with sealed flashing. Our installs have come through every named storm since 2018 with zero panel loss on properly mounted arrays.
Florida's investor-owned utilities still credit you for excess production at the retail rate under existing interconnection agreements. We handle the interconnection paperwork end-to-end — most customers see their first credited bill within 60–90 days of install.
We work in every Florida county, but permitting timelines and utility rules vary by jurisdiction. A few HOA-restricted neighborhoods or specialty utility districts may require extra steps. Drop us your zip and we'll confirm your exact situation in 60 seconds.
Most Florida homes land between $18k–$35k before incentives, depending on roof size and energy usage. After the 30% federal tax credit, financed customers typically see a monthly payment lower than their current power bill from day one.
Yes — the Residential Clean Energy Credit covers 30% of total system cost (panels, batteries, labor, permits) through 2032. We provide IRS Form 5695 documentation and walk your CPA through it if needed.
Cash, $0-down loans (12 / 15 / 25-year terms), and HELOC partnerships. We don't push leases or PPAs — you should own the asset on your roof. Approvals usually take under 10 minutes.
Tier-1 monocrystalline panels (REC, Qcells, or Silfab depending on availability) paired with Enphase IQ8 microinverters as standard. Microinverters mean a single shaded or failing panel doesn't drag down your whole array.
Not required — but in Florida, highly recommended. We install Enphase IQ Batteries and Tesla Powerwall 3. A single Powerwall keeps fridge, lights, AC for essentials, and Wi-Fi running through a multi-day outage.
From signed contract to flipping the switch: typically 6–10 weeks. Permitting is the slowest step (utility and county dependent). The physical install itself is 1–2 days on your roof.
No. We use flashed standoffs with butyl seals on shingle roofs and rail-less clamping on tile / metal. Every penetration is photographed and warrantied. If your roof is older than 15 years, we'll tell you honestly whether to replace first.
25 years on panels (production + product), 25 years on microinverters, 12 years on workmanship and roof penetrations. We're a Florida-licensed electrical contractor — when you call, you reach us, not an out-of-state call center.
Every system ships with 24/7 monitoring. If production drops below expected output, our service team is notified before you are. Most issues are diagnosed remotely; on-site service calls are dispatched within 48 hours.
Talk to a real Florida engineer.
15 minutes. No pressure, no script. We'll pull your roof on satellite, model your bill, and tell you whether solar makes sense for your house — even if the answer is "not yet."