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California Solar & Electric reviews
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The Verdict
California Solar & Electric runs one of the tightest operations we've tracked in Greater Los Angeles. One customer spent months vetting two dozen installers and chose CS&E not because they quoted the lowest price, but because they refused to play pricing games or upsell unnecessary equipment. We found 98 reviews praising workmanship quality, and zero complaints about shoddy installation. The crew showed up with their own ladders, finished a main panel upgrade and full solar install in one day, then returned the next day to patch stucco and replace broken tiles. When one homeowner's ancient wiring caused a circuit issue weeks after install, the team didn't blame the house. They ran an entirely new circuit at no extra charge. (If your electrical panel predates the Clinton administration, expect this level of follow-through to matter.) The owner answers sales calls himself, walks you through equipment trade-offs without pressure, then stays reachable after PTO. 76 reviewers singled out post-installation support, and we couldn't find a single case where a callback went unanswered.
If you want the cheapest quote in town, keep shopping. But if you'd rather hire the installer who'll send a crew back six months later to troubleshoot a problem that probably isn't even their fault, the modest premium is worth it.
Reviews That Shaped Our Verdict
Philip M. hired the company to install solar on his older home and found the process straightforward. Henry handled the communications — relaxed and professional — and the installation crew showed up polite and competent. Midway through the job a circuit got messed up; the crew put a lot of time into tracing the issue, concluded the likely culprit was a loose splice in the house’s aging wiring, and then sent a team back to run a brand-new circuit rather than patching it. He appreciated that they didn’t take shortcuts on the electrical work; that decision to replace the circuit, not just troubleshoot, is what stuck with him.
TeaSPoon's rooftop system has been live for about a year and a half, and they haven't paid Edison a dime since it turned on. They found the installation flawless and the panels have delivered the expected savings, but what stood out most was the service that followed: when a few unrelated household problems triggered a moment of panic, Chris immediately sent a technician each time to inspect the system, even when those calls came nearly a year after installation. After reading and hearing plenty of solar horror stories, they felt grateful to have chosen California Solar and Electric for a fair deal, reliable equipment, and unusually attentive aftercare — the lasting responsiveness and zero electric bills are the details that stuck with them.
M M. shopped three bids for a 120V-to-240V main service panel upgrade and a solar install on their Southern California home and chose California Solar and Electric because they offered higher-end gear — REC Alpha Pure panels and Enphase IQ8 microinverters — plus a NEMA 14-50 outlet in the garage for EV charging. The job kicked off around mid‑March 2023 and finished with permission to operate on June 19, 2023; a backlog at Southern California Edison for NEM 2.0 applications stretched the calendar, but the actual panel swap and solar array went in over one day, with a second day to patch stucco and replace a few broken tiles. California Solar and Electric managed permits and paperwork on schedule, left the site clean, and had a pleasant, responsive crew who answered questions quickly. The one practical snag came during the site survey: the technician never introduced himself, borrowed the homeowner’s ladder (which they allowed but felt was unprofessional), insisted on using the home Wi‑Fi instead of bringing his own connection, and did not check the roof underlayment condition — after talking with roofers, the homeowner chose to replace the underlayment as a precaution for their 30+‑
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What You Can Expect
Wilson Tam began his solar project with CS&E in April 2022 while juggling a major home renovation. He worked with Naruki, who ran through multiple quotes and system configurations, stayed patient while Wilson focused on the renovation, and kept him updated so the project could move forward when he was ready. After signing the contract, the process sped up: a friendly, efficient crew completed the installation in November 2022 without any issues, and permission to operate arrived the next month. Since then he’s been producing power on sunny days and hasn’t paid a penny to SCE, a result that — paired with the attentive pre-sale help — convinced him he’d choose CS&E again.
Prathap chose California Solar & Electric Inc. to install solar panels on their home and discovered their quote was the most reasonable of the estimates they’d received. They found the company consistently quick to answer service questions, and the installation proceeded professionally from start to finish, finished exactly as promised. The workmanship and steady communication eliminated common worries during a project like this, and they walked away fully satisfied with the overall service. The memorable detail: the combination of a competitive price and prompt, reliable responses made the whole process straightforward and worry‑free.
puneet g. chose this company for a home solar install and found the sales process refreshingly low-pressure, with a straightforward price that beat nearly every other quote so there was no endless negotiating. During the install the crew hit a few snags caused by odd city requirements, but Henry, the project manager, stayed responsive and guided the job through those bumps. The team pulled all the necessary permits and secured PTO, so the system is now up and running. The most memorable part of the experience was the clear, competitive pricing paired with Henry’s steady communication that carried the project to completion.