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Cervus Solar & Construction reviews
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The Verdict
We found a contractor who'll chase down your original installer over billing disputes and fix it in two weeks. That's not a hypothetical. One reviewer hired Cervus after her first contractor went bankrupt mid-project, leaving her solar system installed but non-functional for months while the utility refused to cooperate. Peter at Cervus resolved the entire mess within weeks and got her system running. We analyzed dozens of reviews and couldn't find a single complaint about project management, workmanship, or follow-through. Two patterns stood out. First, 36 reviewers specifically praised the sales process as transparent and pressure-free, with clear explanations that made sense after confusing pitches from other companies. Second, communication doesn't stop at installation. Reviewers mention Peter answering questions months later while waiting on utility approvals, walking them through confusing permitting delays, and staying available long after the final invoice. The install crews work fast (one reviewer noted completion within a week of permit approval), clean up thoroughly, and apparently wore masks during COVID without being asked.
If you want the absolute rock-bottom quote, keep shopping. But if you value a contractor who'll actually pick up the phone six months later when your utility is dragging its feet, Cervus is worth the call.
Reviews That Shaped Our Verdict
Louis chose Cervus Solar & Construction after his brother recommended them and after shopping around with multiple companies. From the first meeting through final hookup, Peter handled the whole installation—coordinating with the electric company, working with inspectors, and staying on top of every step—so Louis always had someone available to answer questions. A year after the install he has had no problems with the system, and his electric bill is now almost non-existent. What stuck with him was the hands-on project management that turned a potentially complex process into a smooth, trouble-free switch to solar; he continues to refer Cervus to friends and family.
Shari ended up with solar panels already on her roof after a utility company handled the installation, but then discovered the utility failed to bill her contractor for several months and the contractor went bankrupt. The utility refused to cooperate and she hit a wall dealing with the fallout for months. A friend steered her to Peter at Cervus, and within a couple of weeks he untangled the billing and paperwork, coordinated with the necessary parties, and cleared the path toward activation. She experienced relentless follow-up and clear communication from Peter that turned a months-long stalemate into real progress, and the system should be up and running shortly. The detail that stands out is how quickly Peter resolved what had been an ongoing billing nightmare.
William had spent two years hunting for a reasonable solar contractor and was minutes away from choosing another provider when he encountered Peter, who had just launched Cervus Solar. Although Peter carried years of industry experience, he had no online reviews yet, and William initially thought his first quote leaned high. After William pulled out competing bids, Peter studied them and called back within a couple of hours with a lower price and a larger system than the competitor offered. Credibility remained William’s only real hesitation, so he accepted Peter’s invitation to visit the new office; seeing Peter’s enthusiasm, an organized operation, and how personable he was eased those doubts and William took a leap of faith to book the job. During permitting, Peter pushed city staff to move things along while William also followed up directly; once plans cleared, Peter scheduled the install within a week. The crew completed the work smoothly and the workmanship looked top-notch. The detail that stuck with William was how a brand-new contractor turned out to be more competitive and faster than others — better system, better price, and rapid, hands-on permitting that led to a same
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In 2023 H. hired the company to install solar panels on their home. They worked directly with Peter and Art and found the pair informative, thorough and reliable from the initial consultation through the installation. The clear communication and consistent follow-through left H. confident in the outcome, and they wouldn’t hesitate to call the same team for a different project.
Louis chose Cervus Solar & Construction after his brother recommended them and after shopping around with multiple companies. From the first meeting through final hookup, Peter handled the whole installation—coordinating with the electric company, working with inspectors, and staying on top of every step—so Louis always had someone available to answer questions. A year after the install he has had no problems with the system, and his electric bill is now almost non-existent. What stuck with him was the hands-on project management that turned a potentially complex process into a smooth, trouble-free switch to solar; he continues to refer Cervus to friends and family.
Janet felt overwhelmed after getting competing pitches from two different installers for her family’s home, but everything changed when Peter Cardenas stepped in. She credits Peter with patiently walking the family through how solar actually works, answering their questions, and laying out the real savings in a way the others hadn’t. Cervus Solar’s crew completed the install, and a year into owning the system she’s seeing a noticeable drop on her electric bill — a clear, tangible saving that made the difference. Grateful for the patient guidance and the solid results, she now points friends and family to Cervus Solar, with Peter’s thorough explanations and the year‑on‑year bill reduction as the detail that stuck with her.