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All Bay Solar reviews
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The Verdict
All Bay Solar is a solid choice if you want an installer who handles roofing, electrical, and solar under one roof. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found a consistent pattern: crews complete installations in a single day, leave no debris behind, and the owner answers the phone on Sundays when something goes wrong. One homeowner had panels installed a week ahead of schedule and was generating power eight hours after the crew arrived. Another watched the team scour the ground daily for stray nails, a detail that matters when one loose nail can flatten a tire. The company scores well on workmanship (36 positive mentions, 3 negative) and project management (39 positive, 5 negative). They handle permits and rebate paperwork without handing you a folder of forms to decipher. But we found four reviews describing serious issues: crossed generator wiring that left a home dark during a storm, electric meter installations that took eight months and still confused tenants, and a SunPower contract that couldn't be fulfilled because the product line was discontinued mid-project. All Bay fixed some problems quickly and ignored others entirely, sometimes blaming the customer instead.
If you want one company to handle your roof, electrical panel, and solar install without subcontractors, All Bay is worth considering. But if your project involves generators or complex electrical work beyond basic panel swaps, ask pointed questions about their track record with that specific service.
3 Stories That Stood Out
shanon c. hired All Bay Solar to put a 22-panel SunPower Series A 415-watt system on her tile roof, hoping to have the work finished before year-end — the crew wrapped up a week ahead of schedule. She chose the company because they keep full-time installation crews, carry SunPower panels, had strong Yelp reviews, and handle tile roofs without subcontracting. During the job she appreciated how responsive the team was. Tom Murach, the estimator and engineer who mapped the panel layout, and Edgar Guzman, the project manager, answered questions quickly, and she even had a brief conversation with owner Carlos Aguirre. The crew built two sets of panels out on a slant to capture more sun rather than simply following the roof pitch, a detail she noted as a sign of careful planning rather than a cost-cutting shortcut. All Bay Solar used in-house specialists for each phase: a 7–8 person crew installed the hardware and electrical in a single day, two installers put the panels up in one day, and a technician took about an hour to commission the system. They left the property clean, and the system was producing within a day or two of installation. A couple of weeks later the monitor went—
This homeowner hired All Bay Solar and Carlos to rework the electrics on a multi-unit property — a new generator, updated panels, separate PGE meters for units A, B and C, and a laundry hookup that ended up costing just over $11,000. The laundry job dragged on for 8–9 months and came with “lots of obstacles,” and aside from an electric car charger that worked, a stream of other problems followed. An electrical inspector and the homeowner both pressed Carlos to clarify which meters served which units, but three years after new tenants moved in the meter numbering still didn’t match PGE, 311 and the building department records, leaving tenants and the owner confused. When the generator was needed during a spring 2023 storm, the homeowner’s generator technician discovered it had been only partially tied into a subpanel instead of the main panel, so it didn’t power the house. The family spent two cold, dark days without electricity, charging phones at Safeway and throwing away spoiled food. The homeowner also learned the generator had been placed under a deck at Carlos’s suggestion; after paying about $5,000 to have a concrete pad dug and poured, the unit failed city inspection because
Freida B. hired All Bay Solar to put a 3 kW system on her South Bernal Heights home and got a hands-on, fast-moving team from start to finish. She worked with Thomas for the sales, contracting and financing details, and Carlos and Edgar handled the roof work — the crew arrived on time, stayed responsive, cleaned up thoroughly and adapted to her requests about where to run conduit and where to place the sub‑panel. They also helped navigate the city and federal tax paperwork, and she was producing solar power roughly eight hours after the crew began the install. When city inspectors flagged a few minor issues — some staples and sticker placement on a junction box — the installers fixed them on the spot and the permit was signed later that day. The price came in lower than a nearby, much larger SunPower vendor and All Bay Solar could schedule the job about six months sooner; the smaller team translated into more personalized attention throughout. The detail that stuck with her: a tidy, inspected system feeding the house the same day and the paperwork taken care of before the crew left.
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What You Can Expect
Kate E. hired All Bay to install solar panels and batteries at her home and ended up nearly off the grid — achieving about 98% energy independence from PG&E. She found the All Bay crew responsive, reliable, kind and professional, and felt their pricing matched the high quality of the work. The system also looks clean and well integrated on the roof. She even tagged on a smaller electrical job, which the team completed quickly and for less than the original estimate. What stuck with her most was the combination of near-total PG&E independence and an extra project finished under budget — so All Bay will be her first call for anything else.
Joann C. originally had solar panels installed on her roof; that installation went smoothly and has given her no problems. When she later asked the company for a quote to repair a patio roof deck, they came out quickly, walked her through exactly what needed to be done, and put together a clear estimate. Their price beat two other bids, and their crew was noticeably friendlier than the competition. She hired them for the repair, the job was completed as expected, and what stuck with her was the combination of the lowest bid and straightforward, pleasant service.
Sage M. chose All Bay Solar for a residential solar-and-battery installation and watched their crew complete the work in two days. At the fire inspection, the inspector called it “the cleanest install” he’d seen in the area and singled out the tidy stickers placed around the system that clearly marked battery and solar shut-off locations. They found the office staff and the field crew consistently helpful and transparent throughout the process. The thing that stood out was the combination of spotless workmanship and clear labeling — it smoothed the inspection and underscored a real attention to safety.
Practice had a rooftop solar system installed in 2018 through a city-approved vendor. Years later, when the system’s SolarEdge inverter failed a second time, they found the company still in business and immediately responsive — arranging the RMA, supplying a replacement unit, and handling the re-installation. The crew charged a modest fee for the swap and got the system back online without a drawn-out fight. The detail that sticks: the installer stayed involved long after installation and handled warranty exchanges and on-site reinstallation efficiently and affordably.
Bobbo faced the tricky challenge of replacing a large roof on his Santa Cruz home while solar panels were already in place. He brought All Bay Solar in and watched them coordinate both the roof work and the panels with clear, professional communication; the crew stayed methodical, kept the site tidy, and followed each step through. The sizable project wrapped up in four days, carried out with precision and thorough follow-through. What stuck with him was that fast, clean turnaround on a complex job.
Linda W. hired All Bay for a combined new roof and solar-panel installation and entrusted them with the entire project. She found Carlos and his crew handled installation work and every bit of paperwork needed to get the system energized, all while keeping communication clear and upbeat. The team showed up with professionalism and followed through on their promises, treating the job with integrity. What stuck with her most was how All Bay took the administrative burden off her shoulders, making the process smooth; she plans to use them again for any future solar projects.
David S. had All Bay Solar install two batteries and a new main panel at his semi-remote Peninsula property. After the crew finished, he experienced 14 power outages over eight months — two of them nearly 12 hours — and the system performed as expected, keeping the well pump, refrigerators, freezer, water heater and lights running so the household stayed safe and comfortable. All Bay managed the process from the initial site visit through final inspection: they pulled permits, completed the installation and handled all the PG&E rebate paperwork, with electricians and office staff who were consistently friendly and professional. He ended up with a fully integrated utility–solar–battery–generator setup, and what stuck with him was that the system delivered during real, lengthy outages. He now tells neighbors that All Bay handled both the paperwork and the reliability side of the project, which was the most important outcome for a semi-remote home.
Michael P. shopped four bids before choosing All Bay Solar for a full-home conversion — a panel upgrade, a new roof and a 12-panel array — because they could handle every step themselves and still beat the competition on price. He watched the crew replace the electrical panel, strip and reroof the house, and mount the solar array without bringing in subcontractors, and the work flowed without delays. The owner, Carlos, stayed involved from start to finish, and Adon, who led the roofing crew, tackled a tricky skylight installation that required extra care. The project finished on schedule, the team routinely went the extra mile to make sure details were right, and he gave them his highest recommendation. What stood out most was that a single in-house team—from owner to roofer—handled the complex mix of electrical, roofing and solar work, including the delicate skylight, rather than passing pieces off to others.
therosas4 hired All Bay Solar to install panels and a backup battery on their home, and the owner came to the house to walk through the plan in person. The project stuck to the schedule: crews worked quickly and neatly, inspections passed without trouble, and the company answered emails and phone calls almost immediately. After the install the team followed up to confirm everything was working. What stood out was the hands-on owner and consistently rapid communication — the combination that kept permitting, inspections and post‑install details smooth and low‑stress.
Long-term Satisfaction
Long-term satisfaction for All Bay Solar drops to 2.6 ★ compared to early reviews. This decline is worse than 75% of installers we looked at.
Long-term reviews carry the most weight in our methodology because they are most representative of what you should be paying for: a system that will perform for years.