What We Do
What We Do
Build your dreams from the ground up
We consult, design, sell, and build packages for the Off Grid lifestyle.
Our focus is on your quality of life and redundancy in the systems we build to keep life simple. We specialize in the following:
- Solar and other renewable energy installation (both Grid-Tie and Off Grid).
- Residential Electrical (Rough-in, repair/service, New Service).
- Generator Installation (We are a Kohler Dealer)
- Battery Bank services (cleaning, checking, maintaining)
- Off Grid General Construction.
- Bringing power to brand new vacant lots with the Power Company (NLI).
- Developing and building Off Grid Homesteads.
- Guiding your entire property development project as a General Contractor
- Installing Starlink Internet at remote properties
- Selling pre-packaged kits for Off Grid Power.
Our process
STEP 1: Initial contact
STEP 2: An initial hardware estimate. If you just need the hardware we sell you what you need. We have a network of suppliers and manufacturers to provide everything you may want. In this way we act as a retail store. We work out the shipping and sourcing so you don't have to.
STEP 3: If you want an experienced technician to guide you we move toward a consultation on site. As with any professional field this is where the first fee comes into play. For 2025 the fee is $300. Any job site requiring air fare includes that cost as well as lodging and subsistence for the visit. We currently serve the Pacific Northwest, and are expanding.
STEP 4: After the initial consultation we begin drafting a design package based on the unique conditions pertaining to your property. At this point once again you can take over and move forward yourself if you desire. The fee for our plans is $250.
STEP 5: If you want ground up installation we begin the construction process. At this point we become a contract entity and generate a master contract and all subcontracts necessary to complete your construction. We pull all permits necessary to ensure your project is done in accordance with code and follow up with the inspectors to ensure even our subcontractors are keeping you safe after we depart.
Frequent questions
- Are we licensed? Yes. We carry both a General Contractor License (RCE-57691) and an Electrical Contractor License (# 1071859) .
- Are we a licensed retail store? Yes. We are that too.
- Do we install other alternative energy equipment besides solar? Yes. Anything that produces electricity off grid except nuclear.
- Can we resolve generator issues? Yes.
- Can we facilitate general construction? Yes.
- Do we do anything with water? We not only know how to engineer/design water systems, we live with those systems on our own properties and know the best well drillers in the region.
Why we do this
Building an off grid property is not for the faint of heart. Nothing can be more earth shattering than spending a year or several years trying to move forward only to have an unexpected problem set your dreams back. It's ok to ask for help. That's why we are here. We were once you.
Are you new to the area and waiting on a general contractor who doesn't return your calls and if they do says they are booked two years out? That's why we built this.
Where we are
Our office is located at 137 Enterprise Drive, Suite B, Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805. Turn right off Highway 95 onto Enterprise Drive and follow the road to our building along the airport perimeter.
What our customers are saying
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Bramble M.
What an amazing company! Rick was quick to respond and work me into his busy schedule! He fixed multiple issues that were originally done wrong by another local firm and causing headaches. Can’t adequately express my gratitude for having the job done right and how quickly he accomplished multiple tasks. He is a veteran, big plus in my book. Great work ethic, considerate of his surroundings, polite, and super friendly. Would definitely recommend!
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David P.
Called Rick to get an initial assessment of options for utilities on my property. Rick was very accommodating to my schedule which is difficult to work around. We met on the property and spent several hours walking around looking at potential solar locations and evaluating water sources. His knowledge of the landscape in North Idaho was truly amazing and the options discussed were not what I was expecting. His goal is to do what's right or the client regardless of how much he can make. His attitude and willingness to tromp through the very overgrown forest was inspiring. After the visit he followed up with a written report with recommendations. Would definitely recommend this group for any off grid solutions. A+ in my book.
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Jack R.
The knowledge and work ethic of Rick and Ray make for an outstanding experience with Off Grid Unlimited. They are responsive, reliable, punctual and thorough in their business with which they have solid expertise. A combination of technical and creative abilities makes their optimistic visions contagious with customers. We are grateful to Off Grid Unlimited for what services we have enjoyed thus far and look forward to a future with many more interactions.
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