Advanced Solar Technologies reviews
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The Verdict
Advanced Solar Technologies does one thing and does it consistently well. We analyzed over a hundred reviews and found zero complaints about the actual tinting work. Bryan, the installer, showed up on time in 22 separate reviews, explained film options in detail, and left behind installations that customers were still praising years later. One homeowner noted that tint installed in 2008 remained intact a decade on. The heat reduction is real. We found 25 reviews describing dramatic drops in cooling costs, with several customers calling Bryan back for second and third properties after feeling the difference. He's not pushy. In one case, he removed a large window's film entirely and ate the cost of materials and labor because a seam didn't meet his standards, even though the customer had initially accepted it. The pricing sits in the reasonable range, not rock-bottom, not premium. If you want an installer who won't upsell you on windows you don't need tinted and who'll still be answering your texts two years later, this is a safe pick.
If you're looking for someone who specializes in residential window tinting rather than a shop that does cars and houses, Advanced Solar Technologies is worth the call. You won't find the absolute lowest quote, but you will get an installer who shows up exactly on time and stands behind the work long after the check clears.
Reviews That Shaped Our Verdict
Lisa W. first met Bryan about 13 years ago when Advanced Solar Technologies put solar tint on the windows of her then-home. She discovered the house stayed noticeably cooler after the tint went up, and when she sold that property in December 2016 the window treatment turned out to be a big selling point alongside other improvements. After moving into a new house with mostly south-facing windows and feeling summer approaching, she reached back out to Bryan to have tint applied again. He came over today to do the job, and she found the difference immediate and dramatic — cooler rooms and reduced sun glare — and appreciated Bryan’s friendly, personal touch. The detail that stands out most: the same investment improved comfort in one house and helped sell the last one, so she didn’t hesitate to bring Bryan back for the new place.
Greg hired Bryan to install solar tint on five windows of his Coronado home, including a large stairwell pane about 80" x 105". He discovered Bryan projected professionalism from the very first contact: at the initial appointment Bryan provided a clear quote and booked the job for two weeks later. On the scheduled day Bryan arrived exactly on time, started right away, and wrapped up the work in roughly two hours. During the final inspection, Bryan pointed out a visible seam on the big stairwell window; after discussing options, he chose not to keep the film because the seam was noticeable. Bryan willingly removed the film, discarded the expensive material, spent nearly an hour on that installation, and charged nothing for that portion of the job. He normally doesn’t write reviews and was a first-time Yelper, but felt Bryan’s decision to absorb the cost rather than leave a flawed finish deserved an honest write-up — the detail that stuck with him was that level of integrity.
Facing a window that looked straight into her neighbor’s room, Josie M. began shopping for privacy film for several windows at her house and quickly noticed most installers did both car and home tinting. She preferred a specialist, so she chose Advanced Solar Technologies because Bryan didn’t push extra work — he accepted her request to tint only the windows she wanted and left a couple of samples so she could decide. He gave a reasonable estimate, and when she had questions before the job he answered texts promptly and never gave the impression of being bothered. On installation day she hung around and watched as Bryan worked: methodical, thorough, not rushed, and easy to talk with. He even reminded her that he’d done one of her windows back in 2008, and the film from that job was still intact — the detail that convinced her this was workmanship meant to last. She ended up with the selected privacy film in place and the lasting 2008 installation as a concrete sign the job wasn’t just pleasant service but durable work.
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Serving customers for 11 years
Operating longer than most installers in the market.
BBB Rating: A+
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What You Can Expect
Facing a window that looked straight into her neighbor’s room, Josie M. began shopping for privacy film for several windows at her house and quickly noticed most installers did both car and home tinting. She preferred a specialist, so she chose Advanced Solar Technologies because Bryan didn’t push extra work — he accepted her request to tint only the windows she wanted and left a couple of samples so she could decide. He gave a reasonable estimate, and when she had questions before the job he answered texts promptly and never gave the impression of being bothered. On installation day she hung around and watched as Bryan worked: methodical, thorough, not rushed, and easy to talk with. He even reminded her that he’d done one of her windows back in 2008, and the film from that job was still intact — the detail that convinced her this was workmanship meant to last. She ended up with the selected privacy film in place and the lasting 2008 installation as a concrete sign the job wasn’t just pleasant service but durable work.
Kathy D. met Bryan at a local fair and ended up having the front windows of her house tinted. She found him friendly and informative; he provided a prompt estimate and the installation happened on schedule, and they walked away with a great price after that conversation. The tinting made a noticeable difference in keeping the house cooler, especially during the harsh afternoon sun. A year later the film is still holding up and the cooling benefits remain — the detail that sticks is the immediate, lasting reduction in afternoon heat combined with a quick, well-priced installation.
Gary watched his new solar system produce electricity the same day it was completed — a moment that genuinely surprised him. Bryan guided him through the process with clear, practical explanations, kept the price fair, and was pleasant company during the install. The equipment and installation appeared well done, and seeing immediate generation made the whole project feel real. What stuck with him most was the combination of an insightful installer and the tangible, same-day payoff.