Residential Solar Panel Inspections in West Texas
Independent drone-based diagnostics for rooftop solar systems with performance issues, missing installer support, post-storm damage concerns, or upcoming roof work. Clear data. Clear pricing. No service-plan pressure.
Who Needs a Residential Solar Inspection
- Your installer went out of business. You need an independent assessment of your system's condition, but the company that installed it is gone.
- Monitoring shows a production drop. Your system used to produce more. Thermal imaging can reveal which panels or strings may be underperforming and why.
- After hail, wind, or severe weather. West Texas weather can damage panels in ways that aren't visible from the ground. Thermal imaging reveals damage that visual inspection misses.
- Before roof replacement. Roofers need to remove and reinstall your panels. A pre-work thermal baseline documents system condition before panels are touched.
- Buying or selling a home with solar panels. An independent thermal inspection provides objective documentation of system health for real estate transactions.
- You want a third-party diagnostic before paying for repairs. Before spending money on a service call, get an independent view of what's actually happening on your roof.
- You want a clear baseline before spending money on service. Know exactly what you're dealing with before making any decisions about your solar investment.
What Your Inspection Includes
- Radiometric thermal imagery of your entire rooftop array — every panel, every cell
- RGB overview imagery for visual context and panel identification
- Annotated PDF summary identifying observed anomalies — hot spots, underperforming strings, potential connection issues
- Clear next-step guidance for you, your roofer, or your solar technician — what the findings mean and what to do about them
- Standard turnaround: 2 business days for local jobs
Residential Solar Inspection Pricing
Standard Residential
Systems under 10 kW
$395
Typical rooftop array (20–30 panels). Includes flight, thermal + RGB capture, annotated PDF report, and next-step guidance.
Large / Complex Systems
10 kW+ or multi-array
$495
Larger arrays, split arrays, ground-mount + rooftop combinations, or complex roof geometry.
Includes: Flight, radiometric thermal capture, RGB overview, annotated PDF report, next-step guidance
Custom quoted: Restricted airspace, expedited turnaround, multi-system properties
Pricing Note: Starting prices are base rates for standard local conditions. Final quotes depend on system size, roof accessibility, environmental conditions, and report detail level. Thermal imaging identifies temperature anomalies; electrical testing may be required to confirm root cause. Contact us for a custom quote.
Service Area
No travel fees within 40 miles of Hale Center, TX — covering Hale, Floyd, Swisher, Castro, and Lamb counties, plus the Lubbock metro area.
Outside core service area: Limited availability, quoted individually.
Founder-led. Based in Hale Center. Not a national franchise, online marketplace, or outsourced contractor network. When you book an inspection with Aerial Accuracy, you're working directly with us — local pilots who know West Texas conditions.
Important Scope Notes
Our residential solar inspections provide independent thermal diagnostics and documentation. Here's a transparent overview of what our service does and does not include: