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Bakersfield Solar reviews

CALIFORNIA / BAKERSFIELD
Bakersfield Solar
21 Reviews • 1 Location 2,793 Data Points Processed

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The Verdict

Bakersfield Solar will fix your system when no one else will. One homeowner called seven companies after their original installer went out of business and their panels stopped producing. Every one refused to touch it. Bakersfield Solar had someone out within two hours, replaced the inverter, and restored power in four hours total. We found 13 reviews praising the company's willingness to take on orphaned systems or emergency repairs, often the same day. Tim and his team explain every step in plain language, design panels to stay visually hidden from the street, and follow up for months after install to verify your savings are real. Their pricing consistently beat out-of-town competitors by enough that multiple reviewers mentioned it unprompted. If something breaks, they treat it like a 911 call. One customer in Tehachapi had a battery failure the day after his wife's surgery. Tim dispatched a tech immediately and offered to send a generator and gas if the repair took longer than expected. It didn't. The system was back online in hours.

If you want the cheapest quote in town and a team that'll actually show up when your system goes dark three years from now, this is the call to make.

3 Stories That Stood Out

1. Cyril
Google | Aug 21, 2025 |

Cyril's solar array went dark after his original installer folded, and he spent months trying to get someone to even look at the problem—several companies refused service because they hadn’t done the original installation. One call to this company changed everything: a technician came out and had the system back online in less than 24 hours. The crew took time to diagnose the issues, walked him through each fix, and repaired mistakes left by the previous installer. The result wasn’t just a working system but higher power production than before. He’d never left a Google review until now, but their speed, thoroughness, and the unexpected boost in output made this experience worth calling out.

2. Randy Blunt
Google | May 16, 2025 |

After a house fire left his rooftop system offline, Randy discovered every other installer backed away — only Bakersfield Solar stepped in. They took on the difficult work of restoring his solar and coordinating with PG&E to get the array reconnected. He ended up loyal: he pledged never to use another company, grateful that Bakersfield Solar handled the post‑fire recovery and utility red tape when no one else would.

3. Craig Robnett
Google | Jan 4, 2023 |

Craig installed a new solar system on his off-grid Tehachapi home and relied on Tim at Bakersfield Solar as his primary contact. When the battery stopped charging right after his wife’s surgery, he reached out in a panic. Tim stepped in immediately—sent a 911 message to technicians, passed along the address, and dispatched them to the property, and even offered to send a generator and fuel if they needed it. The crew arrived and corrected the charging issue in short order. He walked away relieved and particularly struck by Tim treating the problem like an emergency and preparing backup power to keep the household safe.

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Performance by Work Type

SOLAR
SOLAR
Installation, permitting, and grid connection.
5.0/5
SERVICE
SERVICE
Repairs, maintenance, and ongoing system support.
5.0/5
BATTERY
BATTERY
Energy storage for backup savings and independence.
N/A
ROOFING
ROOFING
Repair or replacement, before or after solar installation.
N/A
ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL
Panel upgrades and wiring for system readiness.
N/A
COMPLEX PROJECTS
COMPLEX PROJECTS
Multi-trade installations requiring co-ordination.
N/A

How We Got To Trust Score 96

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Serving customers for 6 years

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Review Patterns

What You Can Expect

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1. Cyril
Google | Aug 21, 2025 |

Cyril's solar array went dark after his original installer folded, and he spent months trying to get someone to even look at the problem—several companies refused service because they hadn’t done the original installation. One call to this company changed everything: a technician came out and had the system back online in less than 24 hours. The crew took time to diagnose the issues, walked him through each fix, and repaired mistakes left by the previous installer. The result wasn’t just a working system but higher power production than before. He’d never left a Google review until now, but their speed, thoroughness, and the unexpected boost in output made this experience worth calling out.

2. dustin prince
Google | Feb 20, 2025 |

Dustin put solar on his house and found it to be the best investment he’s ever made. He experienced incredible reductions in his energy bills, and the installation unfolded without hiccups. Tim and the team ran the project end-to-end — professional, knowledgeable, and handling every step so the whole process felt effortless. What sticks with him most is the mix of substantial monthly savings and a truly seamless install.

3. Mindy Scofield
Google | Sep 27, 2024 |

Mindy Scofield chose Bakersfield Solar after comparing several out-of-town bids and finding their offer far more attractive. She had the system installed three months ago, and it has performed flawlessly since. What stood out was Bakersfield Solar’s follow-through — technicians have reached out multiple times to confirm the system is operating correctly and that she’s seeing savings on her bills. Three months in, the reliable performance plus the proactive post-installation check-ins are the detail she remembers most.

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1. Daisy Torrez
Google | May 6, 2025 |

Daisy ran into problems with her solar system and called Bakersfield Solar. The crew came out, fixed the issue, and has been monitoring the system continuously since the repair. She appreciated how friendly and responsive the team was throughout the process, and the ongoing monitoring after the fix was the detail that gave her confidence the problem stayed resolved — she left a five-star rating.

2. Parker Ross
Google | May 25, 2024 |

Parker discovered he hadn't produced any solar power for over a year when a true-up bill arrived. He opened the SolarEdge app — a device he'd ignored while the house sat empty — and saw zero generation. Calling the original installer turned up a surprise: that company had closed two years earlier. A referral sent him to Bakersfield Solar, where he talked with Tim; within two hours a technician was at the house, diagnosed a failed inverter, and replaced it. The system was back to producing power within four hours. The standout detail: a same-day diagnosis and inverter swap that ended a year of lost generation in a single afternoon.

3. Chris Sampson
Google | May 18, 2024 |

Chris experienced a smooth, start-to-finish process with Bakersfield Solar. The crew guided them through every question, completed the installation quickly and efficiently, and kept the whole project hassle-free. Most importantly, after the panels went live they saw a substantial reduction in their energy bills — the tangible payoff that made the switch worthwhile.

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1. Randy Blunt
Google | May 16, 2025 |

After a house fire left his rooftop system offline, Randy discovered every other installer backed away — only Bakersfield Solar stepped in. They took on the difficult work of restoring his solar and coordinating with PG&E to get the array reconnected. He ended up loyal: he pledged never to use another company, grateful that Bakersfield Solar handled the post‑fire recovery and utility red tape when no one else would.

2. Juan Aguilar
Google | Apr 15, 2025 |

Juan hired Austin and Timmy to install systems on both his house and his in‑laws', and they immediately stood out by undercutting every other quote. He watched them move quickly and efficiently through both jobs, and when small issues surfaced after the installs they fixed them almost instantly. Communication stayed clear and constant the whole time, and both installers demonstrated solid knowledge and capability. What stuck with him most was that one team handled two family installs affordably and then stayed on top of follow‑up work with same‑day responses.

3. Roberta Schannep
Google | Apr 28, 2023 |

Roberta spent more than a year chasing quotes from two big solar companies that ultimately couldn't serve her area, then contacted Tim at Bakersfield Solar and everything shifted. She found the team proactive from the start—moving the project forward, handling permits and scheduling, and staying on top of progress from kickoff through final hookup. A few hiccups surfaced, but the crew stepped in, took charge, and resolved them so the work kept moving. Bakersfield Solar installed panels on her main residence and is now completing a second-home installation, leaving her with functioning solar on both properties after a year of dead ends.

Long-term Satisfaction

Recent customers rate Bakersfield Solar 5.0 ★

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.

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