Our Story

Two Crafts.
One Legacy.

Who We Are

Roofers who
learned solar.
Not the other way around.

We believe going solar should never mean compromising your home. Not its look, not its roof, and not its value. A solar system should make your home better in every way: more beautiful, more resilient, and more valuable for the next generation.

That's why we do it differently. Legacy Custom Solar is backed by 30 years of custom home building through our parent company, Legacy Custom Builders, serving Westchester and the Hudson Valley. We start with the roof and design the solar around it, never the other way around. The same crew handles your roofing and your solar, so nothing falls through the cracks between contractors, and every installation is backed by our own workmanship warranty on top of full manufacturer coverage.

We believe the right answer matters more than the sale. Sometimes that means a full solar roof, sometimes it means waiting, and we'll tell you honestly either way. We believe energy independence should feel effortless, and craftsmanship should be something you can see from the curb. And we believe the relationship shouldn't end on install day.

Solar roof installed by Legacy Custom Solar
30yr
Premium Construction
Heritage
30yr Custom Construction
Experience
15yr Solar Installation
Experience
2 States
Licensed
30yr Manufacturer Warranty
Coverage
Tesla Certified Installer Tesla Authorized Partner Voltaic Solar Roof
Tesla & Voltaic
Certified
The Founders

The people behind
every installation.

Jeremy Austin Co-Founder
Jeremy Austin
Certified Solar Specialist

With 15 years of solar experience across 16 states, spanning residential, commercial, utility, and solar farm projects, Jeremy brings deep technical expertise in solar design, battery and backup systems, and system performance. A NABCEP-certified solar specialist and former owner-operator of AOS Energy for nine years, he has managed some of the largest Tesla solar projects in New York. That experience ensures every Legacy Custom Solar installation meets the highest industry standards.

Co-Founder
Jim Debacher
Principal, Legacy Custom Builders

With 30 years of construction experience, Jim founded Legacy Custom Builders and has led some of the most ambitious custom residential projects across Westchester, the Hudson Valley, and lower Connecticut, including work as a contractor for the New York Yankees. That structural and architectural knowledge brings an entirely different level of rigor to solar roof installation, one that most solar companies simply don't have access to. He treats every home the way he'd treat his own.

Emily Debacher Founding Team
Emily Debacher
Business Operations

Emily is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Endicott College. She spent four years in outpatient autism services, where she developed a talent for clear communication and making complex information easy to understand. In 2024, she transitioned into business administration with Legacy Custom Builders, and later joined Legacy Custom Solar at its launch. Emily's ABA background helps her connect with customers, simplify the solar process, and support confident decision-making every step of the way.

Credentials

Certified across
every system we install.

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Tesla Certified Installer

Certified to install Tesla Solar Roof, Tesla Solar Panels, and Tesla Powerwall to manufacturer specification.

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SunStyle & Voltaic Certified Installer

Certified to install SunStyle and Voltaic ICON solar roof tile systems to manufacturer specification.

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Tesla Authorized Partner

Recognized by Tesla as an authorized installation partner in our service territory.

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NABCEP Certified

North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners: the solar industry's leading professional certification.

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Powerwall Certified Installer

Certified to install and commission Tesla Powerwall battery backup systems.

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EV Charger Certified Installer

Certified to install home and commercial EV charging equipment, including Tesla Wall Connector, alongside your solar system.

How We Work

No Pressure.
No Shortcuts.
No Surprises.

We believe a name attached to your roof should mean something for decades, not just for install day. As a division of Legacy Custom Builders, every job is treated like it's going on our own home, because our name is on it permanently.

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Construction First

We are roofers who also do solar, not solar salespeople who hire a roofing sub. That distinction determines the quality of what goes on your home.

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Single Point of Contact

From your first assessment through final inspection, you have one person accountable for the job. No handoffs. No chasing updates between contractors.

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Transparent Pricing

What we quote is what you pay. We walk you through every line of the estimate, every incentive you qualify for, and every option available to you.

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Serving Your Territory

Solar roof and panel installer for the Hudson Valley, Westchester, and southwestern Connecticut. Your job stays with the people who live here.

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Powerwall Standard

Every installation we do includes Tesla Powerwall battery backup. Energy independence isn't an add-on. It's part of what the roof is for.

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Built to Last

We install roofs that are meant to still be there in 50+ years. We don't cut corners on flashing, waterproofing, or structural integration. Ever.

Come visit us in
Mt. Kisco.

We lead from the field. We're out in it, so a quick call ahead means we'll have someone there with coffee ready.

1118 North Bedford Rd. #100
Mt. Kisco, NY 10549
Mon – Fri  ·  8:30am – 8:30pm
Free Assessment

Ready to see what
your roof can do?

Every day your roof isn't producing energy is a day you're paying for power you could be generating. Let us show you the numbers: no pressure, no obligation.