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California Premier Solar Construction reviews
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The Verdict
California Premier Solar Construction once delivered polished installations and responsive service, but recent performance has deteriorated sharply. We found a stark divide: early customers describe professional crews, competitive pricing for combined roof and solar projects, and zero-pressure sales tactics, but later reviews reveal abandoned warranties and broken equipment left unfixed for months. One homeowner waited over six months for a replacement inverter while paying full electric bills through a scorching summer, with staff emails arriving three days late only to stall further. Another discovered their specialty panels had failed en masse, called for help, and learned the manufacturer had gone bankrupt with no retrofit offer from the installer. The company installed SunPower systems for years, then went silent when SunPower filed for bankruptcy in 2024, leaving customers to discover the news from their malfunctioning monitoring apps. Six reviewers report warranty claims that went nowhere, roof tiles falling off within five years, and persistent leaks blamed on installation errors. If you're weighing a quote from California Premier today, know that the team praised in 2014 and 2015 may no longer be the one answering your calls.
If you need both a new roof and solar and can lock in ironclad warranty terms with a third-party escrow, their dual expertise might still deliver value. But if you expect reliable post-installation support or equipment replacements down the line, the pattern of ignored service requests and unrepaired failures makes this a risky choice.
3 Stories That Stood Out
Jessica Hart had a rooftop solar system installed by SunPower and California Premier Solar Construction, and what began as a long-term investment turned into a string of unresolved problems. After about five years she discovered roof edge tiles starting to fall off and multiple leaks developing; by year seven the system inverter failed. For more than six months she ended up without a working inverter, paying high summer electric bills while the company stalled on warranty service. Contacts with staff — Allie, Marisa and Chad — sometimes produced a phone call or an email only after three full days, which stretched the process rather than fixed it. The most striking detail: the warranty pathway never produced a timely repair or replacement, leaving her with a leaking roof and no inverter for months.
George hired Cal Premier several years ago to install a BIPV solar roof — panels that replaced his actual roofing — on his sunny Ramona home. After a few years he noticed energy production drop sharply; a company supervisor tested the array and determined many of the panels had failed. He then dealt with management, who directed him to the BIPV manufacturer, and he discovered the manufacturer had gone out of business so replacement panels were no longer available. Cal Premier offered no retrofit with modern panels and declined to waive labor on a new system, leaving him without a practical repair path. Today, despite plenty of sun, the system produces negligible power. The lasting image is a roof-installed solar solution rendered effectively dead by proprietary parts no one can replace and an installer that offered no upgrade or labor concession.
Andy S. had been hunting for a contractor who could replace his roof and install solar without the usual tug-of-war between two subcontractors. He discovered California Premier via a sign and chose them to handle both jobs together — a complete new roof and a solar array on his ranch-style home — and appreciated that a single company would stand behind both installations rather than shifting blame if something went wrong. The work came in at a very competitive price, and after a couple of months the system has been performing well enough to virtually eliminate his electric bill. He did encounter a few missteps: crews installed someone else’s panels by mistake and had to swap them out the next day, left some debris behind, and didn’t make it clear how the vents he bought would change the roof’s appearance. Those problems, however, got straightened out quickly because Adam, the company’s representative, stepped in and resolved the issues expeditiously. The clearest takeaway for buyers is the value of a single-vendor solution and a responsive rep — expect strong performance and a unified warranty, but confirm panel models, roof-vent visuals, and cleanup plans up front.
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What You Can Expect
M had a great experience with California Premiere Solar when installing a new solar system. They found the team professional, efficient, and clearly knowledgeable, and customer service stayed responsive throughout the process. The company kept them informed at every stage, which made the whole project feel smooth and well-managed. They came away very satisfied with the finished system and plan to use the company again for future projects. What will stick with M is the steady communication—regular updates at every step.
Fred W. wanted a dependable solar system for an expensive, tile-roofed house and feared the fly-by-night installers he’d heard horror stories about. He chose CPS because they also do roofing — a dealmaker for a tile roof — and ended up with SunPower panels at a very competitive price. The crew handled a prickly HOA without drama, and Allie managed the scheduling and paperwork with obvious command while CEO Chad stayed involved from start to finish. He couldn’t be happier with the service and the sense that the installation won’t compromise the roof. The detail that mattered most to him: hiring a solar company that’s also a roofer took away his biggest worry.
George hired Cal Premier several years ago to install a BIPV solar roof — panels that replaced his actual roofing — on his sunny Ramona home. After a few years he noticed energy production drop sharply; a company supervisor tested the array and determined many of the panels had failed. He then dealt with management, who directed him to the BIPV manufacturer, and he discovered the manufacturer had gone out of business so replacement panels were no longer available. Cal Premier offered no retrofit with modern panels and declined to waive labor on a new system, leaving him without a practical repair path. Today, despite plenty of sun, the system produces negligible power. The lasting image is a roof-installed solar solution rendered effectively dead by proprietary parts no one can replace and an installer that offered no upgrade or labor concession.
Darcy left a five-star note after a crew came out to handle a rooftop solar job on her home. They ended up with a neatly executed roof job and a completed solar installation, and walked away happy with the result. The roofing work was the standout detail that made the whole project feel well done.
Bob W. hired CA Premier Solar for a residential solar installation and found a team that delivered consistent professionalism at every step. He encountered construction crews who knew their trade, customer-service staff who handled questions promptly, and office personnel who kept the project organized — all friendly and knowledgeable. He traced that dependable service back to owner Chad Young, who built the company around integrity, hard work and quality. The whole job felt smooth because the people on site and in the office worked together seamlessly. He recommended the company without reservation, and kept coming back to the same detail: a business run on principles that show up in every interaction.
Pilar C. bought a new home in Yucca Valley and hired California Premier Solar Construction to replace the roof and install solar panels. She discovered that ongoing service had been handed off to a separate company, Sun Power Co., which put a control app on her phone to manage her electricity use. Over the last two months she started receiving mail telling her that Sun Power had filed for bankruptcy and would no longer provide service — which explained why the app stopped working. California Premier never reached out to explain the situation, and calling them has been a hassle because they don’t answer the phone. The concrete outcome: she’s left with a system tied to a bankrupt service provider, a nonfunctional control app, and unanswered calls to the installer.
Doug returned after living with SunPower panels on his house for more than a year. He discovered the system delivered on its promise: he went a full year without an electricity bill. The panels also faded into the background — he barely notices them, but the savings are very real. He thanked Chad and the installation team for delivering what they guaranteed. The detail that sticks: a year of zero power bills while the array remains unobtrusive.
Bob R. shopped several bids for a combined solar-and-roof project on a house with a 40-year-old, termite-compromised roof and landed on California Premier Solar because they felt like the best team at a reasonable price. He chose to pay an extra $3–4K to replace the old roof with new, better-looking concrete tiles rather than try to reuse what was there. Premier installed SunPower panels, which he and his wife picked after research — they appreciated the panels’ performance, the 25‑year warranty, and a $1,500 rebate that came with them. From their first meeting he felt the crew showed integrity and genuine customer care; they accommodated a couple of requests that many contractors would have avoided. What stuck with him most was that Premier handled both the roof upgrade and the high-end SunPower system smoothly, making the modest extra cost feel worthwhile — a team he calls an “Olympic 10.”
Jessica Hart had a SunPower inverter fail six months ago on her rooftop system and discovered that neither California Premier Roofscapes/Solar nor SunPower would honor the warranty. She chased support and ran into repeated delays and excuses from both the installer and the manufacturer. After half a year with no repair or replacement, she escalated the issue and is now contacting attorneys to pursue warranty coverage through legal channels.
Long-term Satisfaction
Recent customers rate California Premier Solar Construction 3.9 ★
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.