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Legacy Petersen-Dean project: The original contract, manufacturer warranties, workmanship terms, bankruptcy notices and later assignments determine who may be responsible for roofing, solar equipment or service obligations.
Home Upgrade Specialist: HUS can inspect the property and prepare a separate written scope for roofing, solar, battery, HVAC, electrical or EV work it is licensed and equipped to perform. Existing warranty effects and third-party approvals must be reviewed first.
Practical takeaway: Verify the current license holder and warranty administrator before hiring anyone, then compare a documented repair or replacement scope rather than relying on the former company name.
Side-by-side.
| Dimension | Legacy Petersen-Dean documents | Potential new HUS scope |
|---|---|---|
| Contractor status | Verify current license status and responsible entity through CSLB and project records | Verify the HUS license classification and entity named in the new contract |
| Roofing scope | Review original roofing materials, workmanship terms, leak history and assignment notices | Document removal, repair, replacement, flashing, decking and restoration work |
| Solar scope | Collect module, inverter, monitoring, permit, utility and warranty records | Document compatible repair, removal, reinstall, replacement or expansion work |
| Battery, HVAC or EV work | Do not assume the former contractor's current offerings or obligations | Include only equipment and trades specifically stated in the new proposal |
| Warranty responsibility | Separate manufacturer, workmanship and any assigned obligations | Separate new manufacturer and workmanship terms from legacy claims |
| Permits and utility | Confirm prior permits, inspections and interconnection status | Identify new permits, utility applications, inspections and closeout documents |
| Pricing and incentives | Do not rely on prior sales assumptions or unconfirmed claims | Use an itemized price and include incentives only after written approval |
What to do with a legacy Petersen-Dean project.
- 1Verify current records: check CSLB, the original contract, permit history, manufacturer registrations and any bankruptcy or assignment notices.
- 2Document the condition: photograph roof materials, leaks, flashing, solar equipment, inverter labels, electrical panels and visible damage.
- 3Identify responsibility: separate manufacturer warranties, workmanship warranties, insurance issues and any obligations assigned to another entity.
- 4Get an itemized inspection or proposal: require exact roofing, solar, battery, electrical, HVAC or EV scope rather than relying on a former company name.
- 5Protect existing rights: obtain written confirmation before removing, reconnecting or modifying equipment that may be under a warranty, lease, financing agreement or utility approval.
Prepare for a legacy project inspection.
- ✓Original Petersen-Dean roofing and solar contracts, change orders and warranty documents.
- ✓Manufacturer registrations, equipment serial numbers, inverter information and monitoring access.
- ✓Permit history, inspection records, utility interconnection approval and final closeout documents.
- ✓Photos and dates for roof leaks, tile damage, electrical issues, production concerns or prior repairs.
- ✓Bankruptcy, assignment, warranty or service notices identifying any current responsible party.
With these records, a contractor can separate legacy obligations from the new repair or replacement scope and avoid promising work that belongs to another entity or warranty administrator.
Request a documented review
Inspect the legacy work and define the new scope.
HUS can review roofing, solar, battery, electrical, HVAC or EV needs and prepare an itemized proposal for the work it is licensed and equipped to perform.
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