A-1 Contractors reviews

A year after installing an oversized, solar-only system on her home, Mary A discovered a $750 annual true-up bill and called A-1 Contractors to find out why. A-1 agreed to perform a one-time, free post-installation analysis after the first year; after about one to two weeks they returned with the result that she actually produced more energy than she consumed. The bill came from a buildup of SoCal Edison fees that her solar credits aren’t allowed to offset, not from energy usage. Mary felt frustrated by the utility charges, but A-1’s upfront handling and honesty—plus the complimentary analysis—helped put the situation in perspective. She walked away with a clearer understanding of what solar credits will and won’t cover. The detail that stuck with her: non-energy utility fees can trigger a true-up, and that A-1 provided a free year-one review to explain it.

Juan G hired A-1 Contractors to install a residential solar system on his home more than six months ago and found their approach refreshingly straightforward. From the first meeting they laid out his options plainly, helped him learn the ins and outs of "Net Energy Metering," and walked him through the financing route that made the most sense for his situation. The installation crew showed up polite and hardworking, completed the job professionally, and the system has been operating since. After that experience, he plans to add energy storage to round out the setup — the combination of clear guidance on costs and credits plus reliable installers is what stuck with him.

Sara McGuigan installed solar on her house and discovered the system produces almost no power — far less than the panels she had on a smaller previous home. She reached out repeatedly to Brandon Fischer, only to have her concerns brushed off, and grew increasingly frustrated as the company showed little urgency. After contacting the utility, SCE confirmed the panels’ production is not working at all, which points to a solar-side problem and, she concludes, an A1 contractor responsibility. She ended up with a nonfunctional system, mounting regret, and the sense that her service requests were ignored — the utility confirmation plus the repeated dismissals are the detail that makes this experience stand out.

Ren hired the company to install solar panels and replace the home's breaker box. They completed the installation professionally and on schedule, upgrading the electrical panel and finishing the rooftop work without delays. They also handled the permit paperwork from start to finish, removing the usual hassle for the homeowner. The outcome was a working solar array, a new breaker box, and permits approved — the smooth timetable and turnkey permit handling were the details that stood out.

Jeremiah Mata waited through a slow start when the electric company held up the paperwork, but his patience paid off. He had been ripped off by other solar companies before and went into this install wary, yet A-1 Contractors turned the job into a clear win. The crew completed the system with standout, high-quality workmanship, leaving him impressed by the craft and relief after previous bad experiences. The detail that lingered most for him was the workmanship itself — finally a crew that did the job right.

On her current roof, Sara P. ended up with a solar array that barely produces—so little that Southern California Edison checked it and confirmed the system isn’t generating as it should. She repeatedly contacted Brandon Fischer about the issue, but he brushed her off each time and nothing improved. Having previously lived in a house twice the size with fewer panels that delivered far better performance, she felt blindsided by how inefficient this installation turned out to be. Her frustration grew into regret over the service and the contractor’s lack of care; the striking detail that stuck with her was the utility’s confirmation that production was failing while the installer failed to take responsibility.

Steve Rodriguez appreciated the hands-on, one-on-one walkthrough A‑1 gave to explain exactly how his solar panels are performing. He discovered every technical detail was laid out in plain language, which left him confident about monitoring output and upkeep. He also ended up with an electric bill that dropped well beyond his expectations — the monthly savings became the clearest proof the system was working. The combination of personalized explanation and unexpectedly large cost cuts is the part of the experience that stuck with him.

Lotharin Dashaus chose A-1 Contractors for a home solar install and saw the system up and producing in roughly a month after signing the contract. When a problem cropped up, the crew returned and corrected it right away. They opened their first SCE bill and—despite clouds, rain, and the system being offline for the first seven days—found a credit on the account (a negative bill). The most memorable detail: fast installation and responsive service produced a surprising negative first bill even with a rocky, wet start.

J Stengel walked into a home show, listened as a contractor enthusiastically pitched their solar product, and handed over contact details expecting a follow-up. They watched that follow-up never arrive — appointments didn’t happen and texts and calls went unanswered. Confused by the effort spent on in-person selling only to disappear afterward, they were left without the promised next steps. The clearest takeaway: an in-person pitch at an event did not translate into any actual contact or service.