Permit tracking, NEM 3.0 compliance, utility interconnection management, and inverter inventory — everything a solar contractor needs without the enterprise price tag.
Solar-Specific Features
Generic construction software doesn't understand permit sequencing, NEM tariffs, or utility interconnection timelines. BuildStackHub does.
Track structural, electrical, and utility interconnection permits separately. Log AHJ contact, submission date, approval status, and correction notices. No crew arrives at a site before permits are cleared.
Manage interconnection applications by utility company. Track PTO (Permission to Operate) status, inspection scheduling, and net metering enrollment. Missed interconnection steps are the #1 cause of solar activation delays.
Log equipment by serial number, not just SKU. Utility interconnection applications and warranty claims require specific serial numbers — this tracks them automatically by project and installation address.
Describe the solar scope in plain English — "6kW residential, string inverter, 18 panels, attic run" — and get a line-item estimate with equipment, labor, and permit fees in 60 seconds.
Document which net metering tariff each system falls under, export rate assumptions used in proposals, and battery storage add-on status. Essential for California and states adopting similar policies.
AI converts field notes into professional, legally-structured daily logs. Document crew, panels racked, inverter wired, inspection results, and any utility or AHJ communications.
How We Compare
Most contractor software is built for GCs. BuildStackHub understands solar installation workflow — including permit sequencing and interconnection management.
| Feature | BuildStackHub | Generic GC Software |
|---|---|---|
| Solar-specific AI estimating | ✓ Understands panel, inverter, BOS scope | ✗ Manual entry only |
| Permit stage tracking (structural / electrical / utility) | ✓ Built in, per permit type | ✗ Not included |
| NEM 3.0 compliance documentation | ✓ Tariff and storage tracking | ✗ Not included |
| Equipment serial number tracking | ✓ By project and address | ✗ SKU-level only |
| Free tools (no login) | ✓ Estimator, log generator, bid builder | ✗ Demo required |
| Pricing | ✓ Free trial, no card | ✗ $50–$500+/mo to start |
Free Tools for Solar Contractors
Every tool below is free, no login required. Run a solar estimate on a real job — you'll see the difference immediately.
Describe your solar scope, get a line-item estimate with equipment, labor, and permit fees. Free, instant.
Field ToolEnter crew, panels installed, inspection results — AI writes the log. Legally structured, PDF-ready.
Sales ToolProfessional solar bid documents in 2 minutes. System specs, price, payment terms — formatted for signature.
Job ControlDocument scope changes — battery add-ons, panel upgrades, additional runs — before the work starts.
Contract ClarityDefine exactly what's included — system size, equipment brands, interconnection responsibility — and what's not.
ProfitabilityVerify your margins before you bid. Equipment costs fluctuate — know your floor before every proposal.
Construction Cost Intelligence
Real market data helps you price competitively and protect your margins.
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