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Burmax Energy reviews
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The Verdict
Burmax Energy is the contractor you pick when you've already talked to everyone else and want to stop second-guessing. In one review, a homeowner met with six solar companies over several months before choosing Burmax, not because of price, but because sales rep Ben sat down and answered every question without rushing. Another customer had Ben show up after installation just to check the system unprompted. We found 12 mentions of project management that highlight zero installation hiccups, and 11 workmanship comments with no negatives. The follow-up stands out most: one installer noticed a pine tree shading part of the array during a post-install check, then came back on a Saturday morning to help the homeowner trim it. (Most contractors ghost you the second PTO clears.) If you want the cheapest bid, keep shopping. But if you want an installer who'll climb a ladder months later to fix a problem they didn't cause, Burmax is worth the premium.
If you've narrowed your shortlist and the quotes are close, pick the company whose rep you trust to pick up the phone a year from now. Burmax's follow-through after the sale sets them apart.
Reviews That Shaped Our Verdict
Miller chose the company for a rooftop solar install and ended up with unusually hands-on service. After the system went live, Jimmy followed up to monitor production, discovered a pine tree was shading panels in the afternoon, and came back on a Saturday morning to help trim the branches so output would improve. The crew also arranged necessary roof repairs as part of the installation so the system would be trouble-free for years. The detail that lingers: the installer returned on a weekend and helped remove the shading problem himself, rather than leaving the homeowner to sort it out.
Arnel N. walked into the process expecting a typical sales pitch but found a clear, hands-on experience instead. Ben visited the house to explain how solar works and to design a system that matched Arnel’s needs, and the project manager, Jay, showed up repeatedly to supervise every installation phase. The crew used visibly top-grade materials and delivered careful workmanship, and once the system went live it exceeded Arnel’s most demanding expectations for performance. After the install, Jay returned to the property to handle a few very minor tweaks, so post-install support felt as attentive as the installation itself. What will stick with a prospective buyer is the team’s persistence: a sales rep who educates and a project manager who stays engaged from start to finish, including follow-up visits.
After months of research and meetings with six leading solar companies, Frankie zeroed in on Burmax because one person stood out from the rest. They found prices were similar across the board, but Ben took the time to sit down and answer every question without hesitation — that thoroughness built the trust Frankie needed. They compared every panel option and chose SunPower, valuing that those panels don’t suffer the steep power drop others can experience (some lose 25–30% over the years) and that SunPower backs them with a 25-year manufacturer’s warranty. Trust and clear information tipped the balance in Burmax’s favor, and the installation reflected that confidence: the crew was prompt, professional, and courteous, and the job went smoothly. As someone who doesn’t buy on impulse and follows strict criteria, Frankie found the combination of Ben’s patience and the long warranty made the decision straightforward. What stuck with them was Ben’s willingness to walk through everything patiently and the reassurance of SunPower’s 25-year coverage.
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How We Got To Trust Score 95
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Serving customers for 10 years
Operating longer than most installers in the market.
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What You Can Expect
Janene K. chose Burmax and ended up exporting nearly 1,100 kilowatts to the grid this month — a dramatic turnaround from the roughly $700 SDG&E bill she faced at the same time last year. He (Jimmy) found the right program for her and walked her through the details so she understood how credits and production would work. The installation itself went smoothly, the system was energized quickly, and savings started showing up almost immediately. What lingers is the concrete result: a fast, trouble-free install driven by one knowledgeable rep that flipped her household from a high utility expense to exporting power and earning credits.
In 2019 Deo A. decided to go solar — friends had already made the switch and the federal 30% tax credit was set to shrink in 2020. After comparing two solid local quotes, he chose Burmax Energy because they offered SunPower’s 400W A‑series panels, then the highest-performing option, and bundled all warranties under one roof instead of splitting panel, inverter, and installation coverage. He encountered Ben from Burmax and found him knowledgeable, trustworthy and consistently communicative; Ben coordinated with SunPower and kept the project moving from the site survey through the application for permission to operate (PTO). SunPower met the promised timelines, which removed the usual headaches around scheduling and inspections. Deo ended up with a system that felt well-supported and was excited about contributing to clean energy — the detail that stuck with him was the unified warranty and smooth PTO process that made the decision straightforward.
Brooke purchased a solar system a week ago and walked away beyond happy and confident in the choice. Early on she discovered Jimmy’s deep knowledge and straightforward honesty, which made the whole process feel informed rather than pressured. The company delivered a solid installation, but the moment that stuck was not just getting panels on the roof — she ended up meeting someone she considers a lifelong friend. A week in, she feels secure about the system and comforted to have a trusted person to turn to if questions come up.