California Solar & Electric reviews

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.

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.

Shortly after having solar panels put on her roof, this homeowner discovered leaks and reached back out to the installer. A crew came out to investigate and, after checking the panel penetrations and surrounding work, found the problem lay with the new roof rather than the solar equipment she had feared. The team handled the situation fairly and stayed helpful throughout the process, leaving her impressed by their hands-on approach and honest diagnosis. The detail that stuck with her: the crew didn’t default to blaming the panels but tracked down the real source and addressed it, which made the company’s follow-through feel genuine.

Royce shopped five bids for a home solar-plus-battery system and discovered California Solar and Electric offered the best value — cheaper for an equivalent setup while other companies were pushing lower-quality panels at higher prices. He moved ahead with CS&E and the installation timeline stayed tidy; the only real hold-up came when the utility took its time approving the permit to operate. The project manager and consultant stayed on top of questions and answered emails quickly, and the installation crew worked professionally and efficiently. After roughly three months of running the system he hasn’t seen any issues, and the most striking result is the monthly electric bill dropping from about $500 to roughly $20.

ZhilTP911 discovered the payoff fast: after installing a solar-plus-battery system, their monthly electric bill plunged from about $500 to roughly $20. They had shopped five companies and found California Solar and Electric priced the comparable system lowest while competitors were quoting worse panels for more money. The installation itself stayed on a smooth schedule — the only real delay came from waiting on the utility to approve the permit to operate. A project manager and a consultant handled questions and emails promptly, and the installation crew worked professionally and efficiently. After about three months of operation they haven’t seen any problems; the steep reduction in the bill and the combination of reasonable price and solid workmanship are the details that stuck with them.

Terence J. Grant initially contacted Tesla for a solar-plus-battery setup and quickly hit a wall: Tesla flagged a nearby tree as a deal-breaker for placing the battery, proposed mounting the Powerwall on a concrete slab in his backyard—which would have meant tearing up his lawn and paying a contractor—and left him facing more than $10,000 in potential extra costs and coordination headaches. He reached out to California Solar and Electric and found the exact opposite approach. They designed around the tree, mounted the panels, inverters, and Tesla battery cleanly on the house instead of on a slab, and took over every bit of paperwork with the city, SCE, and his HOA—sometimes even speeding the approvals. The installation went smoothly, professional, and right the first time, and the system is performing well. What stood out for him was not just the workmanship but that the company absorbed the permitting and coordination burden, saving him time, stress, and the prospect of a dug-up lawn and hefty added expenses.

Adam Post picked California Solar & Electric to outfit his home with a nearly 12 kW rooftop system and prioritized high-end panels and a long warranty. He ended up with an 11.96 kW array backed by a 25-year warranty, and the installer delivered on quality without a long wait. The price landed as strong value, the process moved smoothly, and the timeline was the memorable part: he signed the contract on 7/7/25 and received LADWP permission to operate on 9/4/25. In short, he walked away with a top-tier, warrantied system energized in about two months from signing—fast turnaround paired with premium equipment.