Residential Solar Design Software for Installers Who Close Same-Day
Stop losing deals to slower competitors. SurgePV lets you model the roof, place panels, run shading analysis, and generate a branded proposal with financing options — all while the homeowner watches. From satellite image to signed contract in one visit.
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Savings projections
NEC
Code-compliant by default
Generate Accurate Roof Models in Minutes
Use AI-assisted tools to model any residential rooftop with precision. SurgePV automatically detects obstructions, applies code-compliant setbacks, and optimizes layouts - without wasting design hours.
Satellite to 3D in Seconds
Import satellite imagery and let AI generate an accurate 3D roof model - pitched, hip, flat, or complex geometry handled automatically.
Dormer & Multi-Surface Support
Handles dormers, multi-tilt surfaces, and unusual geometries that other tools fail on. Every obstruction and setback applied correctly.
NEC-Compliant Auto-Layout
Panels are placed automatically respecting fire codes, setbacks, and aesthetic preferences - permit-ready from the start.
Analyze Shading and Optimize Energy Production
Run detailed shading simulations to visualize performance losses and optimize panel placement. Give homeowners confidence in their long-term savings before they sign.
Hour-by-Hour Shade Simulation
See exactly how shade from chimneys, trees, and neighboring buildings affects energy production throughout the year.
Irradiance & Sun Path Maps
Visualize solar irradiance on every roof surface and confirm tilt and orientation for maximum yield.
Accurate Production Estimates
98% accurate energy production figures so your savings estimates hold up post-install - protecting your reputation and your client's trust.
Convert Designs Into Proposals That Homeowners Sign
Create professional, branded proposals with solar proposal software that showcases financial savings, production forecasts, and payback timelines. Turn technical designs into presentations homeowners can understand and share with their family.
25-Year
Savings projections with utility escalation
Payback
Clear payback timelines with local incentives
Financing
PPA, loan, and lease comparison built in
Branded
Your logo, your colors, shareable on any device
From Site Visit to Signed Contract in 4 Steps
The best residential installers close 40% more deals when they can design and propose during the first home visit. The right solar installer tools compress your entire workflow — from roof model to signed proposal — into under 30 minutes, with no follow-ups needed.
Model the Roof
Enter the address - AI generates an accurate 3D roof model from satellite imagery in seconds.
Place Panels
Auto-fill panels optimized for energy production. Setbacks and fire codes applied automatically.
Run the Numbers
Auto-calculate 25-year savings, payback period, and financing options using financial modeling with local rates and incentives.
Send the Proposal
Share a branded proposal with 3D visuals, financials, and BOM before you leave the driveway.
Trusted by Residential Installers
SurgePV cut our design time from 4 hours to under 45 minutes. We went from 8 designs a week to 30. The AI tools alone doubled our close rate.
Matt Killbus
CEO & Founder, SOLARTabs · 20-person residential team
"I close deals on the first visit now. The interactive proposals are incredible — homeowners share them with their partners and call back ready to sign."
Mike Rodriguez
Owner, Lone Star Solar, Texas
"Permit approvals went from 2 weeks to 3 days. The auto-generated SLDs and compliant documentation eliminated hours of manual work."
Lisa Carter
Solar Project Designer, GreenPeak Energy
"Our savings estimates used to be off by 15–20%. With SurgePV the numbers are accurate — no more post-install complaints."
Jessica Lopez
PV System Engineer, SunPath Residential
What is the fastest way to design a residential solar system?
The fastest way is to use AI-powered residential solar design software like SurgePV. Upload a satellite image, and the AI builds a 3D roof model in 60 seconds. Add panels, run shading analysis, and generate a branded proposal with financing options \u2014 all in under 30 minutes.
How do solar installers create proposals during home visits?
Installers use SurgePV on a tablet or laptop to model the roof, place panels, and run shading analysis in real time. The platform auto-generates a branded proposal with 3D visuals, ROI projections, and financing comparisons that the homeowner can review and sign on the spot.
What should a residential solar proposal include?
A strong proposal includes a 3D visual of the system on the homeowner's roof, 25-year savings projections, payback period, financing options, equipment specs, and warranty details. SurgePV auto-populates all of this from the design so every proposal is complete and professional.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast can I design a residential system with SurgePV?
Most residential rooftops are fully designed in under 10 minutes — including shading analysis, BOM, and financial projections. Many installers design and close on the same home visit.
Can I design and propose during a site visit?
Yes. SurgePV is fully cloud-based and works on any device. Design the system, run shading analysis, generate financials, and share the proposal — all before you leave the driveway.
Does SurgePV handle complex residential roofs?
Yes. SurgePV handles dormers, multi-tilt surfaces, hip roofs, pitched roofs, and complex multi-surface geometries. The AI adapts to any residential roof shape automatically.
Can homeowners see ROI and savings data in proposals?
Yes. Every proposal includes 25-year savings projections, payback periods, local incentives, and utility rate modeling — presented visually so homeowners can make confident decisions.
Why do residential installers choose SurgePV over legacy software?
SurgePV combines roof modeling, shading analysis, financial modeling, and branded proposals in one platform. Installers replace multiple disconnected tools and close deals faster as a result.
How quickly can I design a residential solar system?
Most users complete a full residential design in under 10 minutes. The AI roof model takes 60 seconds, module placement is automated, and the proposal generates instantly from the design data.
What is the best solar design software for residential installers?
The best residential solar design software combines speed, accuracy, and proposal generation in one tool. SurgePV lets installers model roofs, place panels, and generate client-ready proposals during the first home visit — replacing separate CAD, simulation, and proposal tools.
Design More. Close More. Install More.
See SurgePV on a real residential project. Share an address - we'll model it, simulate it, and show you a proposal in under 20 minutes.
