Knowledge. Experience. Dependability.
Southoward Solar Designs, Inc. is the Solar Marketing arm of Howard Construction Co. of Lincolnton, Inc. HCC has been in business since 1949. There are a lot of companies promoting solar solutions but only one company serving North Carolina with second-generation construction excellence combined with the world’s leading manufacturers of PV solar panels. SSD’s and HCC’s unwavering commitment to high standards in how we operate and build today, allows us to deliver solar solutions that preserve and protect your bottom line through smart construction, based on unmatched capability, combined with short and long-term return on investment. How?
WE KNOW BUILDINGS! - WE KNOW SOLAR!
Integrity-based Construction
With solar being a go-to option as energy prices continue to escalate, too many companies are seeing dollar signs, taking advantage of business owners and homeowners. At Southoward Solar Design we have a NO B.S. policy and a commitment to bringing energy AND construction efficiency to your project. We won’t overbuild, over-promise, overprice or oversize your project. Period. That is why we have two generations of reputations to support doing business the right way, for the right reasons, in the best interests of our clients, resulting in confidence and stability as a company.
Business Minded,
Bottomline Conscious
You won’t just get a site evaluation and free estimate from our solar design specialists, you will also get a financial analysis of the efficiencies and payback you will get from your investment. We are not just construction professionals, we are business professionals that understand that improving your bottom line and cash flow are among the key reasons you are putting solar into your property.
Certified & Qualified
The fact that you get a general and electrical contractor with unlimited licensing in North Carolina, and licensing in South Carolina as well, is only the beginning. You also get a management team of second-generation experience and knowledge and a NABCEP Certified PV Installer. Add to this more than 240 hours of solar design and renewable energy training, 125 years of combined construction experience, and you get a company that knows its business and how to get the most return on investment out of your project.
Turnkey, Hassle Free
We are not “One Call Closers “! I Tom Howard will be involved in all aspects of every project. I will answer all your questions, I will sign your contract, and will be on site during installation.
Commercial and industrial projects require a turnkey, multidisciplinary approach to be performed cost effectively and efficiently. We will coordinate all aspects of your project from site evaluation, design, engineering, permitting, equipment selection, construction, and installation to managing and negotiating all interactions with city, county, building, and zoning officials. What many people don’t realize is every utility company has its own level of red-tape and stipulations that must be managed when installing a solar system requiring an agreement between you and the utility. We will coordinate the agreement between you and your Electric Service Provider. We will also handle your documentation paperwork necessary to assure you receive your tax credits.
Accountable & Reliable
When we say we will be there, we will be. When we give you a “not to exceed price,” we won’t exceed it. When we give you a project timeline, we meet it. We are able to do this because we take responsibility for all aspects of your project through a comprehensive quality control and project management process based on decades of experience. Because we have made it our practice to pay all subcontractor, engineering, permit and construction fees associated with a project, we know what it takes. Even though we have our own licenses and insurance, we provide additional blanket and liability insurance to cover everyone working on your project. Because we are accountable for all aspects, you can count on us.
Made or assembled in the USA
With so many companies importing materials from overseas, the ability to control the quality of materials used can come into question leaving you wondering what you are really getting for what you are paying. At Southoward Solar Designs, our PV solar panel systems are produced by leaders in solar manufacturing. Most modules are assembled in the USA from foreign and domestic parts. All racking and roof mountings are manufactured in the US.