The image shows the upper part of a house with a sloped roof and solar panels installed on it. There is a brick chimney with a black cap on the left side of the roof. The house has gray shingles and large windows visible on the lower level. Two trees are in front of the house, partially blocking the view of the windows.

Solar Site Assessments

Overview

Every successful solar installation begins with accurate site information. Altura Midwest provides comprehensive field data collection services that help solar installers, EPCs, and engineering teams design systems with confidence before construction begins.

Our assessments combine aerial imagery, detailed ground-level documentation, and critical site measurements into a complete package that supports system design, permitting, and project planning. By collecting all required information during a single site visit whenever possible, we help reduce repeat trips, improve communication between field and design teams, and accelerate project timelines.

    • High-resolution aerial photographs

    • Roof overview imagery

    • Multiple roof angles

    • Obstruction documentation

    • Property overview

    • Neighboring structures

    • Tree coverage

    • Roof condition photographs

    • Roofing material identification

    • Vent locations

    • Chimneys

    • Skylights

    • HVAC equipment

    • Satellite dishes

    • Existing solar equipment

    • Potential installation obstacles

    • Main electrical panel

    • Subpanels

    • Utility meter

    • Main breaker

    • Disconnects

    • Existing conduit

    • Inverter locations

    • Available installation space.

    • Ground photographs

    • Access conditions

    • Driveways

    • Equipment staging areas

    • Utility access

    • Potential hazards

    • Roof dimensions

    • Ground measurements

    • Building footprint

    • GPS coordinates

    • Heights

    • Setbacks

    • High-resolution photographs

    • Organized image folders

    • Site notes

    • Roof documentation

    • Drone imagery

    • PDF reports

    • Measurement data

    • Optional orthomosaics

    • Optional 3D models

    • Wide-angle attic overview photographs

    • Roof framing documentation

    • Truss configuration and layout

    • Rafter construction

    • Roof deck condition

    • Interior roof penetrations

    • Mechanical equipment located in the attic

    • Ventilation systems

    • Insulation documentation

    • General attic accessibility