Bone Dry Solar

What Bone Dry Solar does

Bone Dry Solar is the residential solar services division of Bone Dry Roofing, Inc., a privately held, family-owned home services company founded in 1989 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company designs, installs, repairs, and maintains solar photovoltaic (PV) systems — including roof-mounted arrays, ground-mounted arrays, and off-grid configurations with battery storage and backup generators — for residential homeowners across nine U.S. states (Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, Tennessee, Florida, Missouri, and Colorado), operating from 17+ service locations. It leverages the parent brand's 35-year reputation, 4.8-star rating across 5,000+ Google reviews, and Owens Corning Platinum Preferred and CertainTeed ShingleMaster Select contractor credentials to differentiate from standalone solar installers.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market model built around free property inspections, in-home consultations, customized system design, and a recurring Maintenance Plan subscription (monthly monitoring plus annual 10-point inspection including firmware updates, voltage, ground, and emergency-shutdown tests). Revenue is generated primarily through one-time installation projects with professional services revenue from repairs, supplemented by recurring subscription revenue from maintenance contracts and cross-sell of roofing, gutters, masonry, insulation, siding, painting, and drywall services under the unified Bone Dry brand. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with promotional offers targeting military, veterans, seniors, first responders, teachers, and healthcare professionals.

The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, no institutional investors, and no public listing. Bone Dry Solar's stated headcount is 1–10, indicating a small, recently formalized (2022) division that draws on the operational backbone of the much larger parent roofing business. There is no evidence of proprietary AI/ML, software platforms, or technology IP beyond standard solar PV equipment and operational know-how; competitive advantage is rooted in brand trust, distribution density, and integrated home-services cross-sell rather than technology differentiation.

Name

Bone Dry Solar

Legal name

Bone Dry Roofing, Inc.

Website

https://bonedry.solar

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bone Dry Solar is the residential solar installation, repair, and maintenance division of Bone Dry Roofing, providing roof-mounted, ground-mounted, and off-grid solar systems plus subscription maintenance plans to homeowners across nine U.S. states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Solar Installation Services

NAICS

Roofing Contractors (23816), Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems (IMADAFAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Renewable Distributed Generation (Rooftop/Onsite Solar, Small Wind, Small Hydro) (EUACALAJ)

Keywords

• Residential solar installation
• Solar panel systems
• Rooftop solar arrays
• Solar maintenance services
• Off-grid solar arrays

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Solar Panel Installation: One-time installation of residential solar systems including roof-mounted, ground-mounted, and off-grid configurations. Revenue generated from system design, equipment supply, and professional installation services.
2. Solar Repair Services: Repair services for damaged panels, malfunctioning inverters, wiring problems, and other solar system issues requiring professional intervention.
3. Solar Maintenance Plans: Recurring maintenance subscription covering monthly system monitoring and annual maintenance appointments. Provides ongoing revenue stream and customer retention.
4. Related Home Services: Cross-selling of complementary services including roofing, gutters, insulation, siding, and other home improvement services through the Bone Dry Roofing brand.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bone Dry Solar designs, installs, and services residential solar energy systems for homeowners in central Indiana, offering roof-mounted solar arrays, ground-mounted solar arrays, and off-grid solar arrays. The company also provides solar repair, solar maintenance, and a recurring Maintenance Plan to support installed systems over time. It operates as a dedicated solar division of the family-owned Bone Dry Roofing company, which was founded in 1989.

Product overview

Bone Dry Solar offers a portfolio of five core solar installation products—Roof-Mounted Solar Arrays, Ground Mounted Solar Arrays, Off-Grid Solar Arrays, Solar Repair, and Solar Maintenance—designed to meet the diverse energy needs of homeowners. The company also provides an add-on Maintenance Plan that offers monthly system monitoring and annual maintenance appointments to protect system performance and extend equipment life. Together, these products form a comprehensive solar energy solution covering installation, repair, ongoing maintenance, and system monitoring for both grid-tied and off-grid configurations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Roof-Mounted Solar Arrays Solar photovoltaic arrays installed on residential rooftops in central Indiana, designed and installed by Bone Dry Solar for homeowners seeking on-site electricity generation.
• Ground Mounted Solar Arrays Freestanding ground-mounted solar photovoltaic arrays for residential properties in central Indiana where rooftop installation is not suitable or desired.
• Off-Grid Solar Arrays Off-grid residential solar array systems designed for homeowners seeking energy independence, incorporating the array plus the battery storage and control components required to operate independent of the utility grid.
• Solar Repair Diagnostic and repair service for residential solar systems in central Indiana, addressing underperformance, component failures, and related issues on installed arrays.
• Solar Maintenance Routine maintenance service for residential solar systems in central Indiana, supporting long-term performance and reliability of installed arrays.
• Maintenance Plan Recurring subscription-style maintenance plan for residential solar customers in central Indiana, providing scheduled upkeep for installed solar systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average rating of 4.8 stars across over 5,000 Google reviews
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Owens CorningcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBone Dry is an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor and ShingleMaster Certified contractor, also holding the Owens Corning Solar Protect Certified Installer designation. This partnership provides access to premium roofing and solar materials along with industry-leading warranties.
• CertainTeedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBone Dry holds CertainTeed ShingleMaster Select Contractor status, providing access to CertainTeed's roofing product lines and associated installation certifications.
• National Women in RoofingminorOthersIndustry organization membership supporting diversity and professional development in the roofing industry.
• National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)minorOthersPrimary industry association membership providing access to industry best practices, training, and professional development resources.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ADT Solar (formerly Sunpro Solar): ADT Solar is a residential solar installer offering rooftop PV, battery storage, and maintenance with a national dealer footprint. It is a direct peer because it targets the same homeowner segment with installation + service offerings.
• Tesla Energy: Tesla Energy sells Solar Roof and retrofit solar panels plus Powerwall battery storage to homeowners, supported by national service and proprietary financing. It is a direct peer because it serves the same residential rooftop solar + storage segment.
• Momentum Solar: Momentum Solar is a residential solar installer operating across multiple US states with in-house installation crews and battery storage offerings. Direct peer because it targets the same homeowner segment with similar service and installation model.
• Blue Raven Solar: Blue Raven Solar is a residential solar installer operating across multiple US states with a direct sales model and in-house financing. Comparable because it serves the same residential rooftop PV segment with similar lead-gen and installation approach.
• Trinity Solar: Trinity Solar is one of the largest privately held residential solar installers in the US, focused on rooftop PV with in-house crews across multiple states. Direct peer because it mirrors Bone Dry Solar's regional multi-state, in-house crew installation model.
• Sunrun: Sunrun is the largest US residential solar installer offering rooftop PV, battery storage, and maintenance plans with lease/PPA financing. It is a direct peer because it competes for the same homeowner customers with similar roof-mounted and battery-backed offerings.
• Freedom Forever: Freedom Forever is a residential solar installer operating across multiple US states with proprietary installation processes and financing partnerships. It is a direct peer because it competes in the same multi-state residential rooftop solar installation market.
• SunPower (now Complete Solar): SunPower designs and installs residential rooftop solar systems with battery options and dealer-network installations. Comparable because it competes in residential roof-mounted PV with similar installation and service offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Vivint Solar: Vivint Solar is a national residential solar installer offering rooftop PV with battery and smart-home integration, now part of Sunrun. Broad incumbent because it overlaps with Bone Dry Solar's residential solar + maintenance offering within a much larger national portfolio.

Regional players

• Ipsun Solar: Ipsun Solar is a residential and commercial solar installer serving the Mid-Atlantic region with rooftop PV and battery storage offerings. Regional peer because it competes in adjacent US geographies with similar residential solar installation services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bone-dry-solar

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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