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Are you curious about the price of solar panels in Salt Lake City? You’re not alone, it’s one of the first questions we get from homeowners and businesses. We’ve been building solar energy systems across the area, so here’s an honest look at what to expect.
There’s a common misconception that solar panels are simply too expensive. While there are upfront costs for materials, labor, and permitting, the overall cost of installing solar has dropped dramatically in recent years, and the long-term savings are what really matter.
Short-term cost vs. long-term ROI
Don’t judge solar on the sticker price alone. The return is where solar earns its keep.
A common home photovoltaic (PV) system is around 5 kilowatts (kW), with installations generally ranging from 2 to 10 kW depending on the home and its energy use.
According to EnergySage, a 10 kW home system in Salt Lake City costs roughly $24,000 to $28,500 once federal incentives are taken into account. Local and utility subsidies can lower that further and aren’t included in that figure.
With solar, you own your power instead of renting it from the utility. That can raise your home’s value and shields you from the average annual utility rate increase of roughly 6%.
Only by factoring in these long-term savings can you accurately weigh the total cost and potential return of going solar. For many Salt Lake City homes, the math works out well.
We offer a wide selection of solar panels at Roofing Utah and engineer our systems in-house, which lets us make tailored changes to improve efficiency and, in turn, lower your cost. We also share useful solar resources so you can learn about your system and make an informed decision.
If you need help calculating your solar panel cost or want to compare the systems available, request a free consultation, we’re happy to run the numbers with you.
A quote beats an estimate. We’ll size a system for your roof and show you the real cost and payback.
Why homeowners choose us
Maybe you’ve been burned before, or you’re worried you will be. Here’s what makes us different.
We hear this one a lot, and it’s part of why Jen started Roofing Utah. We treat every job as a real commitment to your home. That means showing up when we say we will and finishing what we start. And if something needs attention down the road, we’re still here to take the call.
If a repair doesn’t hold, it wasn’t really a repair. So we look for what’s actually causing the leak instead of just covering the spot that’s easiest to reach. We use the right materials and install them properly, so the next rainstorm isn’t a reason to worry.
This is one of the most common spots to be stuck in, and it’s where a lot of homeowners get pushed toward the priciest option. We’ll give you an honest read instead. Sometimes a repair is all you need. Other times, replacing the roof is the smarter call over the long run. We’ll tell you which one it is and why.
After a big storm, out-of-town crews show up uninvited, promise a great deal, and ask for money upfront. Some of them you never see again. We’re a local company based in Roy, working across Ogden, Davis County, and the Salt Lake Valley. We were here before the storm and we’ll be here after it, which matters when you need someone to stand behind the work.
Insurance claims are confusing, and most roofers leave you to sort it out on your own. We don’t. We’ll help you document the damage, figure out what your policy actually covers, and handle the paperwork the insurer wants. Whether it was hail, wind, or one of those classic Wasatch Front storms, having someone who knows the claims process makes a real difference.
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Hail or wind damage? We document it and work directly with your adjuster so you don’t have to.
FAQs
Clear answers, no runaround.
It depends on system size. A common 5 kW home system is on the smaller end, while a 10 kW system runs roughly $24,000 to $28,500 after federal incentives, per EnergySage. Local subsidies can lower that further. We’ll give you an exact quote for your home.
Less than people think. There are upfront costs, but prices have dropped dramatically in recent years, and the long-term savings usually outweigh them.
You own your electricity instead of renting it, which can raise your home’s value and protect you from utility rate increases of around 6% a year. Over the life of the system, that adds up.
Yes. Federal and state solar incentives can meaningfully reduce your upfront cost, and they change over time. See our solar rebates page, and we’ll tell you what’s currently available.
That’s what the free consultation is for. We engineer systems in-house, so we can tailor one to your roof and usage and give you a real number, not a guess.
Areas we serve
Based in Roy and serving communities from Ogden through the Salt Lake Valley. Tap your city for local details.
MEET THE FOUNDER
Jen Silver founded Roofing Utah in 2019. By then she’d already spent years in the Utah roofing business, starting out on the phones in inside sales and working her way up to general manager of a local roofing company, where she nearly doubled its annual sales in under two years.
She built Roofing Utah to be a contractor homeowners could count on from the first call to the final walkthrough. Today it’s one of the fastest-growing roofing companies in Utah, and Jen is a founding member of Women-Owned Businesses of Northern Utah.
Tell us a little about your roof and we’ll get you a free, no-pressure quote. Prefer to talk? Call us at (385) 799-8824 and you’ll reach a real person.
