ArtGreen Solar reviews
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The Verdict
ArtGreen Solar earns praise for basics but shows troubling gaps in follow-through. We analyzed nearly a hundred reviews and found a company that handles permits smoothly and installs quality equipment, yet stumbles when things go wrong. One homeowner watched crews arrive in the middle of the night to tarp her roof during unexpected rain. Another had an inverter fail two months in and didn't notice until the owner emailed to say parts were on order. That's the pattern: proactive monitoring when systems go down, but you're relying on the company to catch problems before you do. Seventy-one reviews describe straightforward sales without upselling, and 82 mention timely project steps. But we noticed a concerning thread: several customers report cosmetic roof damage from tile installations that required self-repair later, and one review mentions a shorted panel blamed on utility wiring that the company fixed only after finger-pointing could have started. If you want premium panels and someone who'll chase down city inspectors over a missing sticker, ArtGreen delivers. If you expect a contractor to prevent roof damage rather than patch some of it, you may find yourself finishing the job.
If you're comfortable monitoring your own system performance and handling minor repairs, ArtGreen's competitive pricing and quality components make sense. But if you expect an installer to leave your roof exactly as they found it, the track record suggests you'll be reaching for caulk and matching tiles later.
Reviews That Shaped Our Verdict
vroskul started out skeptical because the installer had very few reviews, but after digging through Reddit threads, finding a competitive price, and getting quick responses from the company, he decided to move forward. He didn’t regret the choice: the installation went smoothly and the team answered every question promptly throughout the process. The schedule shifted when the NEM 2 changes caused permit timing issues, which he expected, and the crew adjusted accordingly. After the main work finished he flagged a few cosmetic concerns and those were taken care of during the city inspection the next day. His concrete tile roof suffered some damage during the install; the crew repaired several tiles but he expects he’ll need to patch a bit more himself later — a realistic trade-off to plan for with that roof type. The memorable takeaway: a smaller, responsive company can deliver a clean install, but homeowners with concrete tiles should budget time or money for follow-up tile repairs.
cinerose hired ArtGreen Solar in December 2019 to get a 7.59 kW rooftop system installed before the December 31 deadline for the 30% federal tax credit. She ended up with 23 Panasonic HIT panels and a SolarEdge string inverter with optimizers, plus online monitoring on both desktop and phone — a setup sized for a typical single-family roof and timed to capture that tax break. She found ArtGreen through EnergySage’s quoting service and chose them as the best value. Owner Haim Vagas came to her house in person, walked through the proposal, and — unusually — advised her against adding a battery backup because it wouldn’t be good value for her situation. That moment of straightforward, no-up-sell honesty mattered: as a single woman who expected pushy sales tactics, she felt respected and comfortable awarding the bid. Haim and his team handled the permitting and interactions with the City and LADWP from start to finish, so she didn’t have to manage paperwork. The physical install took one day, which impressed her, though city inspections dragged on afterward. The city flagged a missing sticker and later required the crew to relocate end panels on the south side — not an easy fix — but
brucatot waited about six months after installation to be sure the panels held up before writing this review. They watched the system quietly and then decided they could give an honest account of how the project went. The crew handled most of the quoting over email, keeping the paperwork simple, and ended up charging roughly one-third less than other companies had estimated. Rather than pushing every add-on, the installers convinced them not to buy a battery, arguing that battery technology is changing fast and a battery only makes sense if you face frequent blackouts — a piece of advice that saved money up front. The system was sized so the household’s monthly electric bill dropped from around $300–$500 to about $5–$15. When an outside problem popped up — Edison messed up nearby wiring and shorted a few panels — the company came back out, repaired the damage, and took responsibility instead of pointing fingers. That willingness to shoulder the issue even when the utility was at fault left a strong impression. The crew also flagged a big tree that would shave off roughly 20% of production if left untrimmed. They loved the tree and left it alone, and the panels still perform very
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In April 2016, alongitom had ArtGreen put a 30-panel Panasonic HIT solar array on his single-family home and watched his monthly SCE bill plunge from about $225 to roughly $7. He enjoyed working with Haim — the project moved smoothly and felt well managed from the initial install through activation. Having seen neighbors struggle with other companies — poor-quality panels, installation problems, broken promises and long waits to get systems turned on — he appreciated that ArtGreen handled everything the right way. The clearest takeaway: a trouble-free installation and an almost-zero electric bill that proved the system was doing its job.
Kelly has been running an ArtGreen solar system on her home for about a year and walked away satisfied with the whole process. She vetted several bids before choosing Haim and the ArtGreen team, who sent a site-assessment tech and came back with what she felt was the most efficient and most aesthetic layout possible. Rather than placing panels lower on the roof as other companies suggested — which would have been more visible from the yard and vulnerable to shading as trees matured — ArtGreen tucked the array higher so it both performs well and stays out of sight. Haim and his crew stayed accessible throughout, answering questions from first contact through installation and taking care of activation with SCE. They explained each step, followed up consistently, and showed up on time. After a year of operation, the detail that sticks with her is the careful roof placement: solid energy production without turning the yard into a display.
otters.03flute started on EnergySage looking for a Southern California installer and chose ArtGreen Solar when their design and pricing hit the sweet spot. They spoke with Haim, who answered technical questions clearly and professionally, and once the go-ahead was given the crew completed the physical work in about a day and a half. The project included solar panels, a new electrical panel and a battery, and the utility granted Permission to Operate in under two weeks after installation. What stood out was the speed and smoothness of the process — quick installation and a very fast PTO turnaround that let them start using the system almost immediately.