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Hi - happy to help. Here is a concise overview of Coastal Energy's services based on the information available.

What the company does

• Coastal Energy is a Florida-based, Tesla Certified installer offering integrated solar, battery, roofing and electrical services. The company has served Florida since 2009 and holds Florida roofing license CCC1335978 and electrical license EC13013993.

Core services

• Residential solar panel systems (REC, Trina, Tesla panels), with typical installed costs of $16,000 to $38,000 (about $2.30 to $3.00 per watt) and an 8 to 14 week typical timeline from contract to activation.
• Tesla Solar Roof (roof replacement that generates electricity), with planning estimates of $3,800 to $4,800 per square.
• Tesla Powerwall installations and expansions, with listed flat prices (for example, Powerwall 3 single unit $15,000; Powerwall + Expansion $25,000).
• EV charger (Tesla Wall Connector) installs, SPAN smart panel installs, spray foam insulation, roofing services and commercial solar.
• Commercial solar solutions sized from roughly 50 kW to 1 MW+, quoted around $2.20 to $2.60 per watt; typical commercial project timeline is 3 to 6 months.
• Service, repairs and maintenance for any brand of solar, inverter or battery (diagnostic visit $350, hourly labor $220/hr, Coastal Care Plan membership options available).
• Orphan system program for systems whose original installer no longer supports them (evaluation flat fees noted).

Coverage and credentials

• Statewide Florida service with offices in Fort Myers, Naples and Miami; service area details and local permitting/utility considerations are handled per city and utility (FPL, Duke, TECO, LCEC, etc.).
• Tesla Certified across the residential energy ecosystem (Solar Panels, Solar Roof, Powerwall, EV charging).
• A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and written workmanship warranty: 5 year workmanship warranty, leaks included, fully transferable. Manufacturer warranties include 25 years on panels and tiles and 10 years on Powerwall.

Typical process (high level)

1. Free instant estimate (address and last power bill).
2. Site survey and design.
3. Permitting and HOA handling.
4. Installation coordinated by a single project manager.
5. Inspection, utility activation and commissioning, with walkthrough of the Tesla app.

Financing and incentives

• $0 down loans available through Climate First Bank, typical APR 7% to 8% depending on term and credit.
• Federal residential tax credits have expired. Florida exempts solar equipment from state sales tax and prevents property tax increases from residential solar. Depreciation may be available for some owners; Coastal Energy can connect customers with Solar ITC for tax guidance.

If you want next steps

• Request a free instant estimate by sharing your address and a recent electric bill, or contact the company at support@coastalenergy.io or phone (239) 299-8567.

Would you like a tailored estimate for your address and bill, or more detail about a specific product such as Tesla Powerwall or Solar Roof?

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Thanks - happy to explain.

Who this service is for

• Florida homeowners and businesses who own solar panels, battery storage (including Tesla Powerwall), or need related roofing or electrical work.
• Owners of systems installed by other companies, including those whose original installer went out of business (“orphan” systems).
• People who want ongoing maintenance and priority service through an annual membership (Coastal Care Plan).
• Customers across Florida with addresses in service areas such as Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Orlando, Tampa, Sarasota and nearby locations.

What problem it solves

• Diagnoses and repairs underperforming or nonworking solar and battery systems (all major brands supported).
• Fixes common production loss causes: dirty panels, shading from tree growth, inverter or microinverter faults, communication/Wi‑Fi problems with gateways, and degraded battery performance.
• Provides one company to handle both the solar system and the roof underneath it (repairs, detach-and-reinstall for roof replacement, and sealed penetrations), avoiding coordination across separate trades.
• Restores monitoring and app access, resolves gateway connectivity, and optimizes system performance.
• Offers documented full-system evaluations and a correction plan for systems without support (Orphan Program).
• Gives ongoing maintenance, priority scheduling, discounted labor, annual inspections and monitoring through the Coastal Care Plan to keep systems producing and reduce surprise service costs.

If you want, provide your system brand, location and what you are seeing (production drop, app offline, a roof leak, etc.) and a next step can be suggested.

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Thanks - happy to help. Here are the main benefits of using Coastal Energy's services:

• Full-service solar, battery, roofing and electrical work under one licensed contractor, so one company handles design, permitting, roof penetrations, installation and long-term service.
• Repairs and maintenance for any brand, including Enphase, SolarEdge, Sol-Ark, SunnyBoy and SunPower, even if Coastal Energy did not install the system.
• Tesla-certified for Powerwall support and battery-specific diagnostics, capacity testing and backup configuration help.
• Orphan System support: a one-time evaluation and written correction protocol for systems whose original installer is unavailable ($500 solar only, $750 with batteries).
• Coastal Care Plan membership for ongoing maintenance: annual inspections, system monitoring, priority scheduling, discounted labor (50% off $220/hr), and tiers that add battery checks or included labor and panel cleaning (plans: $400/yr solar only, $700/yr solar + battery, $1,400/yr VIP).
• Transparent, published service pricing: diagnostic visit $350 (first 30 minutes and travel within 30 miles of Fort Myers), hourly labor $220/hr (billed in 30 minute increments), panel cleaning $30 to $40 per panel, and clear surcharges for roof access and distance.
• Combined roof and solar expertise: licensed roofing contractor (CCC1335978) plus electrical license (EC13013993) to handle detach-and-reinstall for roof replacements and roof-related repairs without coordinating separate contractors.
• Storm readiness and post-storm inspections with photo documentation for insurance, plus priority scheduling for Care Plan members around named storms.
• Coverage across Florida from Fort Myers, Naples and Miami offices, with local knowledge of utility and permitting requirements for each service area.

If you want, provide your city or a recent power bill and Coastal Energy can give a local estimate and timeline. Would you like that?

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Thanks - happy to walk you through it. Below is Coastal Energy’s step-by-step process from the initial estimate to system activation, drawn from the company information.

1. Free instant estimate

• Provide your property address and a recent electric bill (having 12 months of usage gives a tighter model).
• The online calculator pulls satellite roof imagery, measures usable roof planes and shading, and models a system sized to your usage.
• Output: modeled panel count, estimated annual production (kWh), offset percentage, and an installed cost range. If you request battery storage, the model will include a Powerwall or similar unit.

2. Review and design discussion

• A Coastal Energy design specialist reviews the modeled estimate with you by phone or booking.
• They discuss system goals (savings vs backup), utility rate, and any HOA considerations.

3. Site survey

• A technician visits to inspect roof condition, attic framing, electrical main panel capacity, grounding, and any shading the satellite imagery missed.
• The survey confirms what can be installed and identifies items that change price (roof repairs, panel upgrades, etc.).

4. Firm proposal

• After the site survey, you receive a signable, firm proposal with real pricing and a project plan. The modeled estimate is not a binding quote; the proposal is.

5. Permitting, HOA and interconnection

• Coastal Energy pulls required building and electrical permits, prepares HOA submittals if needed, and handles utility interconnection paperwork with FPL, Duke, TECO, LCEC or municipal utilities as applicable.
• Permitting and utility approval are often the longest timeline items.

6. Scheduling and installation

• Roofing, solar, battery and electrical work are scheduled by a single project manager so trades are coordinated.
• If a re-roof is required (roof with less than roughly 10 years of life), Coastal Energy can perform the metal or tile roof replacement with its in-house crews before solar installation.
• Install crews follow manufacturer and safety requirements; solar mounts and electrical work are completed, and Powerwall (if included) is installed.

7. Inspection and activation

• County inspection, utility permission to operate, and system commissioning are completed.
• Coastal walks you through the Tesla app or system monitoring so you can see production and backup behavior.

8. Warranty and service

• Manufacturer warranties: panels/tiles (25 years), Powerwall (10 years). Coastal Energy provides a 5 year workmanship warranty (leaks included, fully transferable).
• Ongoing service is available, including the Coastal Care Plan for monitoring, maintenance, cleaning and priority support. Coastal Energy also services systems it did not install.

Typical timelines and costs (planning ranges from the company)

• Residential solar: typical installed cost range $16,000 to $38,000 (roughly $2.30 to $3.00 per watt). Typical timeline 8 to 14 weeks from contract to activation (most time in permitting/interconnection).
• Tesla Powerwall 3: single unit $15,000; common Powerwall + Expansion configurations shown in the proposal ranges.
• Metal roof replacement: $1,200 per square installed (typical single-family project $24,000 to $27,000). Tesla Solar Roof and tile pricing are quoted per project.

What commonly causes the modeled number to change after site survey

• Outdated satellite imagery (re-roof or additions), attic framing, main panel capacity, roof condition, or new shading from tree growth. Most confirmed designs land within about 10% of the modeled number, but electrical upgrades or complex roofs can change that.

If you want to proceed

• Use the Free Instant Estimate / calculator with your address and recent bill, or contact Coastal Energy at (239) 299-8567 or support@coastalenergy.io to book a consultation or site survey.

Would you like help starting a free instant estimate now, or do you want an explanation of any single step in more detail?

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