Shining Light on Solar: How Digs Empowers Builders and Homeowners for a Brighter Future

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Hello, builders and homeowners! In today's world, harnessing the power of solar energy is not only a sustainable choice but also a wise financial investment. Solar panels can significantly reduce energy bills, decrease carbon footprints, and increase property values. However, the process of incorporating solar panels into your home can be complex. That's where Digs comes in! In this blog post, we'll walk you through how Digs can support builders and homeowners at every stage, from pre-construction to warranty management, to ensure a smooth and successful transition to solar energy.

Pre-Construction: Setting Your Project Up for Success

Before the first brick is laid, Digs can assist builders in organizing every selection and design change for solar panel installation. Here's how:

  • Streamlined Documentation: Digs provides a centralized platform for storing all project-related documents, including solar panel specifications, permits, and plans. This ensures easy access to essential information for builders and homeowners alike.
  • Design Collaboration: Builders can use Digs to collaborate with homeowners and design professionals, making it easier to integrate solar panels seamlessly into the home's architecture and layout.

Construction: Managing Communication and Tasks

During the construction phase, effective communication and task management are crucial. Digs simplifies the process in the following ways:

  • Communication Hub: Builders can use Digs as a central communication hub, keeping homeowners, contractors, and subcontractors informed about the progress of solar panel installation and addressing any concerns promptly. Photos can be directly uploaded to the platform for everyone to see. 
  • Punch Lists: Digs makes it easy to create and manage punch lists for solar panel-related tasks, ensuring that everything is completed to the highest standards.
  • Task Assignments: Builders can assign specific tasks related to solar panel installation, such as inspections or quality checks, through Digs, making it clear who is responsible for what.

Homeowner Handoff: Detailed Digital Handoff

After the project is completed, Digs helps builders provide homeowners with a detailed digital handoff, including all necessary information about their solar panel system:

  • Documentation: Digs allows builders to upload and share warranty documentation for the solar panels, making it easy for homeowners to access crucial information about their investment. Builders can even pin relevant documentation to certain areas on the blueprint so everyone can easily find what they are looking for.
  • Information Sharing: Builders can also use Digs to share details about available subsidies, tax credits, and incentives related to solar panel installation, ensuring homeowners can take full advantage of these opportunities and get the most out of solar energy.


Warranty Management: Elevating Your Reputation

Digs takes the hassle out of warranty management for builders and homeowners:

  • Centralized Service: Digs allows builders the opportunity to be transparent with homeowners regarding warranty expirations or expected scheduled maintenance, ensuring that solar panels continue to perform optimally. 
  • Effortless Service Experiences: When issues arise, Digs streamlines the process of requesting and scheduling service, enhancing the overall experience for homeowners and maintaining a builder's reputation for exceptional service.

Incorporating solar panels into your home is a forward-thinking choice that benefits both the environment and your wallet. With Digs, builders and homeowners can navigate the entire process seamlessly, from pre-construction organization to construction management, homeowner handoff, and warranty management. Additionally, Digs helps builders communicate essential information about government subsidies and incentive programs, ensuring that solar panel installation is as efficient and cost-effective as possible. Make the switch to solar energy with confidence, knowing that Digs has your back every step of the way.

Digs is a collaboration software solution for home builders, vendors, and homeowners that provides more efficient file storage, collaboration, and homeowner handoff for home construction projects. 

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