Dirty panels can lose 15–30% of their output in a Sacramento summer — that is money straight off your SMUD or PG&E savings. We clean panels with deionized water and no harsh chemicals, evict pigeons and seal them out with galvanized mesh, and inspect every array we touch. Warranty-safe, photo-documented, upfront pricing.
One visit can recover the output your panels have been losing — and keep the pigeons from stealing it back.
Residential cleanings that typically run $150–$350 depending on array size, roof pitch, and access. We use tested deionized water and soft rotating brushes — no soaps, no hard water, no risk to your panel warranty.
Our highest-value service. We safely evict nesting birds, sanitize the area beneath the array, and install a galvanized steel mesh barrier around the perimeter so pigeons cannot return. Proofing jobs typically run $500–$1,500 and pay for themselves in protected output.
A point-by-point health check of your array: panel condition, mounting hardware, wire management, inverter output data, and early signs of pest or weather damage. Included free with every cleaning.
Bi-annual and quarterly cleaning contracts for Sacramento County's dust cycle — valley dust peaks in summer and pollen coats everything in spring. Members get priority scheduling and locked-in pricing.
Flat-roof commercial systems and ground-mount arrays need the same care at scale. We quote commercial cleanings and bird-proofing per site, with service windows that keep your operations running.
Every job is photo-documented: we show you exactly what we found under and around the panels and exactly what we left behind. No climbing your roof to verify.
If you have rooftop solar anywhere in the Sacramento metro, we can get to you.
You bought panels to cut your bill. Dirt, dust, and pigeons are quietly taking part of it back.
Not a window washer with a squeegee and a ladder. Our crews clean solar arrays full time across Sacramento County, and they know exactly where pigeons nest and how valley dust behaves.
Deionized water, soft rotating brushes, no soaps or hard chemicals. That is the cleaning method panel manufacturers expect, so your warranty stays intact — ask any provider what water they use.
You get before-and-after photos of your panels plus what we found underneath: nesting material, droppings, wiring wear. You will see exactly what your money fixed.
Most homes land between $150 and $350 for a cleaning; proofing typically runs $500 to $1,500 depending on array size. You get a written estimate before we go on the roof.
General guidance for Sacramento-area solar owners. Ranges shown are typical, not quotes: your array size, roof, and access decide the real number.
Yes. Dust, pollen, and bird droppings routinely cut Sacramento-area output by 15–30% in a dry summer — the Central Valley dust cycle is relentless. At current SMUD and PG&E rates, a one-time cleaning that costs $150–$350 typically pays for itself within a single billing cycle for an average residential array.
The tell-tale sign: your app's production curve flattens in July and August even though the sun is at its strongest. That is a dirty array, not a failing one.
The valley standard is twice a year: once in late spring after pollen season, once in late summer before the short winter days arrive. Homes near construction, freeways, or fields with heavy dust may need quarterly cleanings. That is why we offer bi-annual and quarterly maintenance plans with locked-in pricing and priority scheduling.
Not when it is done right. Panel manufacturers specify pure water and soft brushes; the warranty risks come from harsh chemicals, hard water (which leaves mineral deposits), abrasive tools, or high-pressure washers. We clean with tested deionized water and soft rotating brushes — the method warranties expect. If another provider cannot tell you what water they use, that is a red flag.
Pigeons love the shaded, sheltered space under solar panels — they nest there, and their droppings and nesting material cut output and can damage wiring. Proofing has three steps: (1) safely evict live birds and remove nests, (2) clean and sanitize the area beneath the array, (3) install a galvanized steel mesh barrier around the panel perimeter, secured without drilling or gluing.
Proofing typically runs $500–$1,500 depending on array size and access. It is the highest-value work we do: it stops the damage and the output loss permanently rather than cleaning up after it twice a year.
Most residential cleanings in the Sacramento metro fall between $150 and $350, set by the number of panels, roof pitch, stories, and how difficult the access is. A small ground-mount array can run less; a large two-story tile-roof array runs more. Bird proofing is quoted separately at $500–$1,500. You get a written estimate before any work starts — no surprises.
Yes. Flat-roof commercial systems and ground-mount arrays are quoted per site, with service scheduled around your operations. Many commercial owners pair a cleaning contract with bird proofing, since a single nesting season can do expensive wiring damage across a large array.
Tell us about your array and a local solar service pro will reach out, usually within one business day.