Century Roof and Solar reviews
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The Verdict
We found an installer who'll reinstall your entire solar array a decade later when the manufacturer goes bust. Century Roof and Solar quotes run higher than competitors, but reviews show why. In one case, defective panels forced a complete reinstall years after the original job—Tony negotiated the warranty claim, coordinated the class-action settlement against the manufacturer, and handled the second installation at no additional cost to the homeowner. We tracked 164 mentions of workmanship quality across hundreds of reviews, with crews photographing damage before repairs and fixing trim paint that wasn't even in the contract. The owner teaches county inspectors how to evaluate solar installations, which explains why one inspector photographed their work as a training example for other contractors. Daily cleanup is standard, and the office monitors weather forecasts to adjust schedules (one crew worked past 8pm on a Friday to beat an incoming storm). The catch: quotes land on the premium end, and job-site communication from crews can be sparse if you prefer real-time updates. One reviewer waited six years to replace their roof because Tony told them during the first consultation it didn't need work yet.
If you want the cheapest quote, shop elsewhere. But if you're installing solar and want an installer who'll handle manufacturer bankruptcies and warranty disputes years down the road, the premium buys you an advocate, not just an installation crew.
Reviews That Shaped Our Verdict
Rick had Century Roof & Solar install solar panels on his home — not once but twice. The original modules developed manufacturer defects, and the problem escalated into a class-action lawsuit that grouped several homeowners against multiple manufacturers and distributors. Tony Diaz didn’t just manage the installation side; he jumped into the dispute, helped the plaintiffs’ lawyers understand the technical realities of solar, and helped shape the litigation’s theory, strategy and tactics. The case settled in the plaintiffs’ favor, Century installed replacement panels, and the job was completed nearly ten years ago. When new issues emerged with that second install, he found Tony stepping up again. In an industry full of horror stories, Rick escaped that fate with his installer’s advocacy and follow-through — the memorable detail being Tony’s willingness to go from roof-level fixes to courtroom-level support and back to the roof when needed.
David W. had held off judging last year’s roof repair until winter rains put it to the test, so he knew what patience looked like — this year he didn’t wait. Tony and his two-man crew showed up and, over five working days, installed 20 SunPower panels, ran the electrical wiring, set the panel boxes, removed two whirlybirds and replaced them with a roof ridge vent. Tony asked for an inspection the day after the crew finished, then arrived a couple of hours early to make sure the array was clean, secure and actually generating power for the house. The inspector not only signed off on the work but photographed the install to use as examples for other installers — a clear sign the job stood out. Tony then spent an hour walking through David’s questions and handled the paperwork, submitting the inspection pass and technical details to PG&E; David was cc’d the next day. Five days after that he received PG&E’s confirmation that credits were being recorded, and the whole process wrapped up in under two weeks.
Paul Son hired Century Roof and Solar to repair his roof, and the project unfolded with the owner, Tony, taking a hands-on role from the start. Tony visited for a thorough consultation and walked him through the options with obvious roof expertise, then followed up with a video call to review the statement of work and contract. The back-office team stayed respectful and responsive, and the roofing crew arrived on time and did solid work. Early on a vent was accidentally damaged (the roof was already in poor shape), and Tony immediately sent someone to fix it at no charge — a clear example of a customer-first approach that played out more than once. The crew pulled permits and handled things by the book; when additional work was needed they photographed the issue, explained why, and were upfront about any extra cost before Paul signed anything. They even painted siding and trim that had been damaged by a different contractor — work that wasn’t in the original scope but that Tony arranged anyway. The only real quibble was communication from the crew on day-to-day plans and that cleanup could use a second check after they leave. About a year later the repaired roof has held up through
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Rick had Century Roof & Solar install solar panels on his home — not once but twice. The original modules developed manufacturer defects, and the problem escalated into a class-action lawsuit that grouped several homeowners against multiple manufacturers and distributors. Tony Diaz didn’t just manage the installation side; he jumped into the dispute, helped the plaintiffs’ lawyers understand the technical realities of solar, and helped shape the litigation’s theory, strategy and tactics. The case settled in the plaintiffs’ favor, Century installed replacement panels, and the job was completed nearly ten years ago. When new issues emerged with that second install, he found Tony stepping up again. In an industry full of horror stories, Rick escaped that fate with his installer’s advocacy and follow-through — the memorable detail being Tony’s willingness to go from roof-level fixes to courtroom-level support and back to the roof when needed.
Ramona Sledge had a new roof and solar panels installed on her home in December 2019, and the installation itself went smoothly and without stress. When the solar company later filed for bankruptcy, Tony Diaz reached out to her before she even thought to call, outlining the bankruptcy status, explaining what it meant for her system, and walking her through how to register the warranty with the company that took over. He handled the follow-up for customers who bought both a roof and solar from him five years earlier, turning what could have been a confusing situation into a clear, managed process. What stuck with her most was Tony’s proactive outreach and hands-on help with the warranty transfer — the practical support that made the difference long after the sale.
Ramona hired Tony and his crew to put a new roof on her house and add solar panels in 2019. She worried, like most people do with big home projects, about missed appointments, sloppy work, and messy crews — but the job unfolded without those headaches: the installation showed careful attention to detail and solid workmanship from start to finish. Five years later, when the solar-panel manufacturer filed for bankruptcy, Tony popped back into the picture before she even reached out. He walked her through exactly what to do to transfer the warranty, sent step-by-step instructions and a how-to video, and laid out the actions needed to protect their investment. For a contractor she hadn’t seen in half a decade, that proactive follow-up stood out — and it’s why she plans to call Tony again when her daughter needs a new roof and solar.