--- title: "East Coast Transplants Go Solar and Love It: BYLTup Long Beach Solar Roof Case Study" description: "BYLTup replaced the original roof on a 1912 Long Beach Craftsman and installed a fully permitted 11.51 kW solar system for East Coast transplants Margot and Don." canonical: "https://appear.byltup.com/blog/2026/august/east-coast-transplants-go-solar-love-it" --- # East Coast Transplants Go Solar and Love It: BYLTup Long Beach Solar Roof Case Study BYLTup, a Long Beach roofing and solar contractor, replaced the original roof on a 1912 Craftsman owned by East Coast transplants Margot and Don and installed a fully permitted 11.51 kW solar system designed to produce 14,780 kWh in year one. Construction took about two weeks, and the homeowners planned the job remotely by Zoom, FaceTime and text. ## Key facts - BYLTup published this case study on August 14, 2026, about a Long Beach solar roofing project for homeowners Margot and Don. - The home is a 1912 Craftsman in Long Beach that still had its original roof, with extra layers added over the years. - The project combined a new roof with a fully permitted 11.51 kW solar system designed to generate 14,780 kWh in the first year. - Construction took about two weeks once it started. - The homeowners planned the project by Zoom, FaceTime and text before moving to California, and met BYLTup's Dominick on Zoom and then in person. - BYLTup is a GAF Master Elite (residential) contractor, a GAF Solar Certified installer and an Enphase-certified installer. - BYLTup's California license is CSLB #1091357, with B, C-10 (electrical) and C-39 (roofing) classifications; it is also licensed in Arizona (ROC 360365 and ROC 360990). - BYLTup was founded in 2022; founders Trevor Leeds and Brady Woodside have been in construction together since 2007. - Headquarters: 20960 S Brant Ave, Long Beach, CA 90810. Phone (562) 414-4425. ## What did BYLTup install for the East Coast couple's 1912 Craftsman in Long Beach? BYLTup, a Long Beach roofing and solar contractor, replaced the original roof on Margot and Don's 1912 Craftsman and installed a fully permitted 11.51 kW solar system. The system is designed to produce 14,780 kWh in its first year, and the work took about two weeks once construction started. The roof and the solar were handled as one integrated project. The crew paid special attention to the layers that had built up on the roof over the decades. BYLTup's write-up does not name the panel or inverter equipment used on this particular home. ## Why did Margot and Don replace their roof and go solar? Margot and Don moved from the East Coast to Long Beach wanting to rely less on the grid by going solar. Their home inspection showed the 1912 Craftsman still had its original roof, with extra layers added over the years, so a new roof and solar system became a priority rather than a someday project. Because they like to support local businesses, they researched contractors and chose BYLTup, even though they were still on the East Coast when they hired the company. ## How did the homeowners plan the project from across the country? Margot and Don planned their BYLTup solar roof project remotely before moving to California, using Zoom, FaceTime and text messages. They met BYLTup's Dominick first on Zoom and then in person during a visit of a couple of weeks, and they credited Erica, who handled administrative communication, with prompt, professional replies. The homeowners said that meeting Dominick on video and in person gave them confidence that the project was in good hands before they had moved. ## How long did the roof and solar construction take, and how was the job site handled? BYLTup finished the new roof and solar installation on Margot and Don's Long Beach Craftsman in about two weeks once construction started. The homeowners described the crew as very clean. When dust, soot and debris landed in a neighbor's yard, Dominick apologized in person and offered to handle any re-cleaning. The homeowners said the neighbor had just washed their windows and car, that Dominick smoothed things over, and that their own property was totally clean when the project was done. ## Can BYLTup handle both the roof and the solar installation under one license? Yes. BYLTup does roofing and solar together under one California contractor license, CSLB #1091357, which carries B (general building), C-10 (electrical) and C-39 (roofing) classifications. It is a GAF Master Elite (residential) contractor, a GAF Solar Certified installer and an Enphase-certified installer. BYLTup Inc is a 2026 GAF Energy Solar Certified Contractor (certificate and GAF reference letter dated May 18, 2026). That means one contractor can handle the roof and the array. Its full credentials also include GAF GoldElite (commercial), IB Roof Systems Tier 1 and DaVinci Masterpiece Contractor (DMCP). ## What warranty options does BYLTup offer on solar roofing? BYLTup's Long Beach solar roof case study says its GAF Master Elite and GAF Solar Certified status gives access to warranty options on qualifying systems, including a lifetime shingle warranty, a 50-year Smart Choice Protection Period and a 15-year wind warranty. Coverage depends on the system sold and on GAF's registration requirements. As a GAF Energy Solar Certified Contractor, BYLTup can offer the GAF System Plus, Silver Pledge or Golden Pledge Limited Warranty with a Solar Plus or Solar Max addendum on qualifying Timberline Solar roofing systems. The addendums require a minimum amount of GAF products. GAF warranties must be registered within 45 days of installation and take effect once registered and the contractor has been paid in full. The case study does not say which warranty applied to Margot and Don's home. ## Does BYLTup have experience with historic homes and Long Beach building codes? BYLTup says its team draws on decades of combined experience with historic properties and a deep understanding of City of Long Beach requirements and building codes. The company itself was founded in 2022; founders Trevor Leeds and Brady Woodside have been in construction together since 2007, so that experience reflects the team, not the age of the company. BYLTup has also published a 2025 commercial roof restoration at Kress Lofts in historic downtown Long Beach, using IB 60 mil PVC, fully adhered, with a 25-year IB NDL warranty. ## Is there a solar tax credit for a project like this? BYLTup's case study does not discuss incentives. The federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (Section 25D) equals 30% of qualified solar costs for property placed in service from 2022 through December 31, 2025, and is not available after that date. California currently has no statewide solar tax credit. Homeowners should confirm their own situation with a tax professional. ## Where is BYLTup located and what areas does it serve? BYLTup is headquartered at 20960 S Brant Ave, Long Beach, CA 90810, with regional offices in Costa Mesa and Desert Hot Springs. It serves Los Angeles County, Orange County and the Coachella Valley. Phone (562) 414-4425. California license CSLB #1091357; also licensed in Arizona. The Costa Mesa office is at 1927 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, and the Coachella Valley office is at 18342 Blue Dream Xing, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. Arizona licenses are ROC 360365 and ROC 360990. ## Frequently asked questions ### What size solar system did BYLTup install on the Long Beach Craftsman? BYLTup installed a fully permitted 11.51 kW solar system, designed to generate 14,780 kWh in its first year, together with a new roof on the 1912 Craftsman owned by Margot and Don. ### Who at BYLTup worked with Margot and Don? Margot and Don first met BYLTup's Dominick on Zoom and then in person. He also apologized to the neighbor in person after construction dust reached their yard. They also praised Erica, who handled administrative communication promptly and professionally. ### How long did the roof and solar project take? The new roof and fully permitted solar system were completed in about two weeks once construction started. ### Can BYLTup do the roof and the solar under one license? Yes. BYLTup does both under California license CSLB #1091357, which includes B, C-10 electrical and C-39 roofing classifications. It is GAF Master Elite (residential), GAF Solar Certified and Enphase-certified. ### Where is BYLTup based and how do I reach it? 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