A larger battery or array may cost more without producing a worthwhile additional benefit for your usage.
Independent solar quote review for NZ homeowners
Before you spend $20,000–$40,000 on solar, find out whether the quote actually stacks up.
A solar proposal can look impressive and still contain an oversized battery, optimistic savings assumptions, unnecessary upgrades, missing costs or poor value.
Solar Quote Check independently reviews what you’ve actually been offered—so you can make the decision before you sign, not regret it afterwards.
Buyer-fundedHuman-reviewedNo installer commissionsNo leads sold
Already have a solar quote? That’s all you need to get started.
✓ Solar Quote Check
Independent assessmentOverall assessment
Good proposal—with 3 points to clarify
Proceed after clarificationSystem sizingSensible
Battery sizingQuestionable
Savings assumptionsOptimistic
EquipmentStrong
Price & valueFair
Priority question
Ask the installer to show the payback with the larger battery removed.
Buyer-side findingThe proposed battery adds $4,600, but the quote does not show its separate savings benefit.
1 business dayReport turnaround
1–3 quotesChecked and compared
$79–$149Simple fixed pricing
0Installer payments or leads sold
The important difference
Free tools can compare specifications. We assess the decision.
Knowing that one quote includes 24 panels and another includes 26 is not the hard part.
The important questions are whether the system suits your household, whether the battery is worth the extra money, whether the savings claims are realistic, whether one proposal is genuinely better value, what has been left unclear, and what you should ask before signing.
That is what Solar Quote Check is designed to answer.
A solar quote is more than a price
Two $25,000 systems can be completely different propositions.
Payback projections can move substantially with self-consumption, export rates, electricity prices and usage patterns.
Switchboard work, scaffolding, metering, network approvals or other scope can be unclear or excluded.
The cheapest quote is not always the best one. The most expensive system is not necessarily the best investment. Before committing thousands of dollars, it makes sense to have somebody who is not selling the system check the numbers.
What we check before you sign
The parts of a solar proposal that actually affect your decision.
A small cost before a large purchase
You’re probably about to spend tens of thousands of dollars.
A second opinion costs $79.
A single-quote review costs less than 0.4% of a $20,000 purchase. If it identifies an unnecessary upgrade, a questionable assumption, something missing from the scope—or confirms the proposal is sound—that is useful information to have before you sign.
Comparing installers?
Turn two or three different sales documents into one apples-for-apples decision.
Installers can propose different system sizes, batteries, inverter capacities, warranties and savings projections—and present the numbers in completely different ways.
We normalise the proposals, show what you are paying extra for and explain which differences actually matter.
What we compareQuote AQuote BQuote C
Total quoted price✓✓✓
Solar and battery capacity✓✓✓
Panel, inverter and battery models✓✓✓
Warranties and payment terms✓✓✓
Savings and payback assumptions✓✓✓
Scope, exclusions and possible extras✓✓✓
Overall value and best fit✓✓✓
Plus a plain-English explanation of which differences matter.
Know what you’re paying for
A clear report—not another sales pitch.
Your report puts the important conclusions first, then explains the evidence, assumptions and questions that could change your decision.
- Overall assessmentThe important conclusions first.
- System & battery assessmentWhether the proposed configuration appears sensible.
- Financial reality checkThe assumptions materially affecting projected savings.
- Issues & questionsAnything we would clarify before signing.
- Recommended next stepsWhat to ask, negotiate or investigate.
Example finding 03Material clarification
Scope & possible extras
Switchboard work is not priced clearly
The proposal says an upgrade “may be required” but provides no allowance, trigger or maximum cost.
Why this matters
The accepted price may not be the final installed price. The quote does not provide enough information to compare this scope against another proposal.
Ask the installer
Has the existing switchboard been assessed, and what fixed or maximum cost should I allow if an upgrade is required?
How it works
Three simple steps to a better-informed decision.
Upload your quote
Send the proposal you have received and answer a short set of questions about your household and priorities.
We analyse it
We review the system, battery, equipment, financial assumptions, pricing, scope and anything requiring clarification.
Get your assessment
Receive a human-reviewed report designed to help you decide what to ask, challenge and resolve before signing.
No sales calls · No home visit · No obligation to buy solar from anyone
Simple fixed pricing
A small cost before a very large purchase.
One quote
$79 NZD
Is this quote actually good?
An independent second opinion on the system, battery, equipment, assumptions, scope and value.
- Human-reviewed report
- System, battery and equipment check
- Savings and value reality check
- Questions to ask before signing
- One-business-day turnaround
Two quotes
$119 NZD
Which of these two is better?
Both proposals checked, normalised and compared side by side, with the differences explained.
- Human-reviewed report
- System, battery and equipment check
- Savings and value reality check
- Questions to ask before signing
- One-business-day turnaround
- Normalised side-by-side comparison
Three quotes
$149 NZD
Which proposal should I choose?
Three complete checks plus a buyer-side comparison and best-fit conclusion for your circumstances.
- Human-reviewed report
- System, battery and equipment check
- Savings and value reality check
- Questions to ask before signing
- One-business-day turnaround
- Normalised side-by-side comparison
Start your quote check
Check one quote
$79 NZD
An independent second opinion on the system, battery, equipment, assumptions, scope and value.
Your documents are used to prepare your report, are not sent to installers and are scheduled for deletion 30 days after delivery.
1. Choose2. Pay securely3. Upload quotes
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After payment
Stripe will take you directly to our secure upload page. Add your quote PDFs or clear photos there, together with any specifications or savings estimates the supplier provided. If you accidentally close the page, contact support@solarquotecheck.co.nz for help.
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Continue to secure Stripe checkout — $79Independent means independent
Our customer is you.
Solar Quote Check is a buyer-funded assessment service. That means we are free to say a proposal looks strong, that issues should be clarified before signing, or that we do not see enough benefit to justify the more expensive option.
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We don’t install solar.
There is no system for us to upsell.
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We don’t receive installer commission.
Our fee does not change based on your choice.
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We don’t sell your contact details.
Your enquiry does not become a sales lead.
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You pay for the review.
Our job is to assess what you have been offered.
Good questions
Before you upload
Will you tell me which installer to choose?
For comparisons, we explain which proposal appears to best fit your stated priorities and what could change that conclusion. We do not certify or approve an installer.
Do you need to visit my house?
No. Solar Quote Check is a document-based independent assessment. It does not replace a site inspection, engineering assessment, electrical design or compliance certification.
What if I only have one quote?
That is exactly what the $79 review is for: an independent second opinion before you sign or seek another proposal.
Can you compare different system sizes?
Yes. That is often where comparison is most useful. We explain what the larger or smaller design changes and whether the difference appears valuable for your circumstances.
Do you contact the installers?
No. Your report includes questions you can copy and send. We do not create sales calls or share your enquiry with installers.
Is the report automatically generated by AI?
Technology assists our analysis and research, but every paid Solar Quote Check report is human-reviewed before it is supplied to you.
What if my quote is outside scope?
If we cannot responsibly review it, we decline before substantive work and refund the service price.
What happens to my documents?
Identifiable uploaded files are scheduled for deletion 30 days after delivery, subject to complaint or legal record requirements.
Before you sign
Your installer has assessed what they want to sell you.
Now assess what you’re buying.
Get an independent second opinion before committing thousands of dollars to your solar system.
Buyer-funded · Independent · Human-reviewed · New Zealand