Everything a solar installer needs — nothing you don’t
- Estimates in minutes from your own price book, sent by text, email or WhatsApp.
- Schedule and crew — assign a worker or a crew; they see the job instantly.
- Invoices and card payments — Pay Now on every invoice, money to your bank.
- Deposits by card right on the estimate, before you buy materials.
- Multi-day jobs that show on every day of the schedule.
- Crews: assign a saved crew in one tap; they see the job on their phone instantly.
- Worker licenses with expiry reminders 30 days ahead.
Your price book, ready in minutes
Start with your own items and prices. For example, a solar installer might add:
| Site assessment | Free |
| Solar install (per watt) | $3 |
| Battery storage | $12,000 |
| Panel cleaning | $150 |
| Inverter replacement | $1,800 |
| Monitoring setup | $200 |
Example prices only — you set yours. Import your list from a spreadsheet in seconds.
Example: 8 kW rooftop solar with a battery
A homeowner with high summer bills wants panels and a battery for outages.
| Solar system (per watt) × 8000 | $22,400 |
| Battery storage | $9,000 |
| Main panel upgrade | $2,500 |
| Total | $33,900 |
| Deposit to start (10%) | $3,390 |
Big jobs need clear stages: deposit at signing, payments at milestones, each recorded on the invoice. Permits and inspection dates go in the job notes.
An example to show how it works — prices and steps are yours to set.
What customers ask a solar installer
How much will I save?
It depends on usage and rates. Avoid promising exact numbers.
How long does installation take?
The install is often days; permits and utility approval take longer.
Do I need a battery?
Only if they want backup power. Price it as an option.
Tips for your solar installer business
- Milestone payments keep big solar jobs safe.
- Keep every permit and utility date in the notes.
- Panel upgrades are often needed — check early.
One path, start to paid
New job → Estimate → Schedule → Crew does it → Invoice → Paid. The same simple steps for every job, so nothing falls through the cracks.
Simple pricing
| Solo — just you | $29/mo |
| Contractor — you + up to 5 workers | $79/mo |
| Contractor 10 — you + up to 10 workers | $129/mo |
Everything included. Every feature is in every plan — no add-ons, no surprise charges later. Plans only differ by how many workers you have.
First 100 companies keep $19 / $49 / $89 a month for as long as they stay subscribed. Workers are always free.
Questions solar installers ask
Can customers pay a deposit?
Yes. Set a deposit on the estimate; the customer pays it by card and approves the job at the same time.
Can a job last several days?
Yes. Set how many days a job takes and it shows on each day of the schedule.
How much does Selk cost?
Selk costs $29/month for Solo, $79/month for Contractor (owner plus up to 5 workers), and $129/month for Contractor 10 (owner plus up to 10 workers). The first 100 companies lock in founding prices of $19, $49 and $89 per month for as long as they stay subscribed.
Do my workers pay?
No. Workers are always free on every Selk plan. There are no per-seat fees, and the worker app is separate from the contractor app.
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