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California Home Solar reviews
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The Verdict
California Home Solar will finish the job even if your original installer goes bankrupt. We found proof across nearly a hundred reviews: one customer sat with idle panels for three years after their first company folded, then called California Home Solar and had the system up and running within weeks. Workmanship earned mentions in 51 reviews with only one complaint, and we couldn't find a single negative comment about sales conduct or post-installation support. Two patterns stand out. First, 22 reviews describe bundled roof-and-solar projects where the crew coordinated permits, utility paperwork, and electrical panel upgrades without the homeowner chasing anyone. One reviewer got a 225-amp panel installed (instead of the cheaper rerate most installers push) so they could add heat pumps and induction cooktops later without redoing the panel. Second, project manager Yaniv shows up on-site during installations and answers calls years after the sale. In one case he custom-fit panels a homeowner already owned into the design rather than turning down the job.
If you want solar from a company that also does kitchens and patios, the crew can handle it without subcontracting to strangers. If you just want solar, expect thorough site visits, transparent timelines, and a contact who'll still pick up the phone when your utility sends confusing paperwork three months later.
Reviews That Shaped Our Verdict
Kurt began a solar installation three years ago with another company, but that firm folded before the work finished. Left with an incomplete system, he recently reached out to California Home Solar; Yaniv at the home office took charge, arranged the remaining work, and saw the installation through to completion. He found the team prompt and a pleasure to deal with, and appreciated how smoothly they stepped in to finish a project that had been stalled for years. What lingered as the clearest impression was Yaniv’s responsiveness — a stalled job turned into a completed system on a reliable timeline.
Ms. H compared several companies before choosing California Home Solar to install a home solar system, and she picked them because they were both the most affordable and the most professional. From the start they stood out: they were the only company to send someone to inspect her roof in person, and Mr. Yaniv walked her through how the system would work and the relevant state and city rules. He also worked around a specific request — her unused panels — and devised a solution that satisfied everyone. Communication stayed timely throughout the process, and when Dan and his crew showed up to install the system they worked efficiently and skillfully. She ended up impressed by the workmanship and the practical flexibility of the team; what she remembers most is the in-person site visit and the company’s willingness to integrate the idle panels she already owned.
Bob called CA Home Solar in late April 2023 after a contractor friend referred him, racing to get a roof-mounted system installed in time for SCE’s NEM 2.0 deadline. The company stepped in and coordinated everything — the NEM 2.0 application, SCE correspondence, city permits, and the electrician work — so he didn’t have to chase separate contractors or paperwork. Yanni popped by the house several times to check progress, and Dan Kemme of Sunbelt Energy handled the on-site work: laying out the array, wiring the system, and replacing the old 200-amp panel with a larger 225-amp unit while repairing the stucco around it. That 225-amp upgrade aimed to make it easier to move gradually to all-electric appliances over the years and avoided the short-term fix most others suggested — rerating the old panel to 175 amps to save on installation costs but risking a costly redo later. The roof added an extra complication: their house has Girard metal shingles and every installer Bob had talked to beforehand said they would have to reroof under the panels with asphalt. Dan knew how to walk the metal roof and completed the installation cleanly without any reroofing. The system has been live about a
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MBP chose California Home Solar for a residential install and found the whole process refreshingly straightforward — the purchase went smoothly and the crew got the panels installed and running quickly. Over the past two years they watched their utility bill plunge from about $150 a month to roughly $7, and California Home Solar helped secure a loan with payments of $75 per month. After loan costs, they pocket roughly $68 each month in real savings, and enjoy the added benefits of greater energy independence and a smaller environmental footprint. The concrete takeaway: two years of near-zero electric bills while paying a $75 monthly loan, yielding about $68 in pocketed savings every month.
Scorpion Bots began with a thorough on-site energy audit that laid out the solar options for their home so they could make an informed choice. They found the company’s guidance refreshingly honest and straightforward, which made the decision process easy. The installation team worked with clear precision, left the roof and yard clean and organized, and after activation stayed to walk them through every system feature. Installers even helped set up the monitoring app on their phone, so they could watch production and consumption in real time. Their energy use dropped significantly, and they ended up very pleased with how hands-on and transparent the whole experience felt. The detail that sticks: the crew didn’t just leave a working array — they made sure the homeowner could open the app and see live numbers before they left.
Theodore began with a thorough on-site assessment that produced a customized system plan fitted to both his budget and his energy goals. He watched a professional crew install the equipment with clear attention to detail and safety, and the project stayed on schedule while the company kept him updated at every step. After the panels were in place, the support team followed up to confirm everything was working correctly, and he is already seeing a noticeable reduction in his electricity costs. The most memorable part for him: the team didn’t disappear after installation — they followed through with post-install checks and concrete, early savings on his bills.