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Dils Roofing & Solar reviews

CALIFORNIA / VISTA
Dils Roofing & Solar
217 Reviews • 1 Location 28,861 Data Points Processed

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The Verdict

Dils Roofing & Solar is a safe, reliable choice. We analyzed hundreds of reviews and found a company that consistently delivers solid work without drama, though it won't set speed records. One homeowner called them back 25 years after their original install for a repair and found them just as competent as the first time around. Another watched crews replace termite-damaged wood and broken tiles over three weeks, ultimately getting a roof they trust will last 35 years, despite frustration over the timeline. Reviews show 139 mentions of strong workmanship and 101 praising their follow-up support. The standout pattern is coordination: when crews removed solar panels for a roof replacement, they proactively inspected for leaks during a rainstorm before the house was watertight, then caught and fixed connection damage during reinstall. The second pattern is longevity: we found multiple customers who've used them across decades, including one HOA managing 200 units that's relied on them for six years running. If you're willing to trade speed for thoroughness and you value a contractor who'll still pick up the phone in 2049, this is your company.

If you need a roof done fast, look elsewhere. But if you want an installer who shows up with the same crew quality whether it's year one or year 25, and who'll climb back on your roof during a rainstorm just to double-check their work, the slower pace is worth it.

3 Stories That Stood Out

1. FlyingQuilter Parker
Google | Oct 22, 2023 |

FlyingQuilter Parker hired Dil’s to install a roof for solar panels during a house addition about 12 years ago. During that project the crew discovered they had the wrong standoffs and fixed the mistake promptly. What stood out was one rainy morning before the roof was watertight: the crew called, came out at dawn, and inspected the situation. They found a leak, but tracked it to stucco work rather than their roofing, and still used the storm as an opportunity to proactively check their installation against the elements. Every couple of years they call Dil’s back for an inspection and any needed repairs because they believe in preventive maintenance; Dil’s schedules around their calendar, lays out recommendations in detail, and presents options rather than a single hard sell. They walked away impressed by the responsiveness, professional demeanor, and fair, in-line pricing, and have referred Dil’s to others without hesitation. The image that sticks: a crew willing to turn up early in a storm to make sure the job holds up.

2. Burt Bever
Google | Sep 30, 2023 |

Burt hired Dils to reroof his two-story, roughly 1,900 sq ft home and discovered the crew delivered high-quality workmanship: they tore out extensive dry-rot and termite-damaged framing, replaced many broken tiles, and left a roof he believes will last 35-plus years. The team also kept the site tidy each day—except on the final day, when the electrician was reconnecting the solar system. What soured the experience was the schedule and coordination. Chris, the salesperson, had estimated about a week-and-a-half with four crew members, but the job stretched to three weeks and a day. The stretch would likely have been longer if he and his wife hadn’t started pressuring the company after two weeks. Most days only two men showed up; a four-person crew appeared on just four days total. When he called Operations Manager Armando, the explanations were routine—call-ins and a crew member with chronic car trouble. Daily hours felt short, too: crews typically drifted in around 8:20–8:30, took 90-minute lunches, began site cleanup by 4:30 and left by 5:00, and on Fridays packed up around 12:30—roughly a 32-hour workweek on a project that was pitched as more intensive. Burt elevated his worry

3. Doug Diamond
Google | Oct 14, 2024 |

Doug Diamond discovered during a recent repair that Dils remained as friendly, competent and reliable as when they installed his new roof 25 years earlier. He walked away reassured by that quarter-century of consistent service—the longevity of their dependability is the detail that stuck with him.

Platforms Monitored

Google
174 Reviews · 1 Location
4.9/5
Yelp
38 Reviews · 2 Locations
4.8/5
BBB
5 Reviews · 1 Location
5.0/5
SolarReviews
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EnergySage
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Performance by Work Type

ROOFING
ROOFING
Repair or replacement, before or after solar installation.
4.9/5
SERVICE
SERVICE
Repairs, maintenance, and ongoing system support.
4.9/5
SOLAR
SOLAR
Installation, permitting, and grid connection.
4.9/5
ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL
Panel upgrades and wiring for system readiness.
5.0/5
BATTERY
BATTERY
Energy storage for backup savings and independence.
N/A
COMPLEX PROJECTS
COMPLEX PROJECTS
Multi-trade installations requiring co-ordination.
N/A

How We Got To Trust Score 87

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Background Check

Serving customers for 11 years

Operating longer than most installers in the market.

BBB Rating: A+

Excellent BBB standing. Strong complaint resolution.

Natural Review Patterns

Reviews were posted naturally over time.

What You Can Expect

01

1. Lisa Roth-Dean
Google | Oct 21, 2024 |

When Lisa arranged a full roof relay with Dil’s Roofing in 2023, the crew started on the scheduled date and kept her informed throughout the job. They photographed any additional work required — plywood, stringer and fascia repairs — quoted a fair price, and kept the final cost within about $2,000 of the original bid. They came back the next year to replace a microinverter on one of her solar systems, demonstrating ongoing service beyond the initial project. She urges taking their roof-warranty maintenance plan after a repair — she found the program especially helpful — and singled out Chris, the sales associate, as honest, knowledgeable and dependable. The detail that sticks: clear photo documentation of extra work combined with a near-estimate final bill and a roof-warranty plan that makes follow-up maintenance straightforward.

2. John E
Google | Nov 25, 2025 |

John E has trusted Dils for 35 years, across two generations of the company’s management. He and his wife brought them back to work on their 50-year-old, termite-prone house, which uncovered issues that pushed the final cost above the original estimate. The company president stepped in early and walked them through the reasons for the overrun, making the explanation thorough and easy to accept. They enjoyed dealing with the installation crew, who combined a strong work ethic with polished professionalism and meticulous attention to detail. In the end, the extra expense felt justified by the president’s personal explanation and the crew’s craftsmanship — a level of hands-on care that left them relaxed about the finished job.

3. FlyingQuilter Parker
Google | Oct 22, 2023 |

FlyingQuilter Parker hired Dil’s to install a roof for solar panels during a house addition about 12 years ago. During that project the crew discovered they had the wrong standoffs and fixed the mistake promptly. What stood out was one rainy morning before the roof was watertight: the crew called, came out at dawn, and inspected the situation. They found a leak, but tracked it to stucco work rather than their roofing, and still used the storm as an opportunity to proactively check their installation against the elements. Every couple of years they call Dil’s back for an inspection and any needed repairs because they believe in preventive maintenance; Dil’s schedules around their calendar, lays out recommendations in detail, and presents options rather than a single hard sell. They walked away impressed by the responsiveness, professional demeanor, and fair, in-line pricing, and have referred Dil’s to others without hesitation. The image that sticks: a crew willing to turn up early in a storm to make sure the job holds up.

02

1. Dana Suberi
Google | Jul 1, 2024 |

Managing an HOA of more than 200 units, Dana discovered early on that DIL’s Roofing could handle large, ongoing projects. She worked with them for over six years as the association moved away from old tar-and-gravel roofs to newer, more efficient roofing, and she relied on their expertise when the community needed solar solutions as well. Throughout a long roster of jobs the company handled project logistics smoothly, brought steady management to a complex, multiunit rollout, and delivered workmanship the HOA trusted. The standout fact: DIL’s stayed the HOA’s go-to partner for both mass roof replacements and solar needs across the entire community for years.

2. Jim M
BBB | Oct 29, 2024 |

Jim M hired them to replace his roof in 2016 and brought them back for repair work in 2024 on his house. He found the crews reliably on time, pleasant to deal with, and careful about cleaning up the site when the job finished. Because it hasn’t rained in months he hasn’t had a full wet-weather test, but no leaks have appeared so he assumes the repairs held. The thing that stuck with him — and led him to call them again eight years later — was their punctuality and thorough cleanup.

3. Doug Diamond
Google | Oct 14, 2024 |

Doug Diamond discovered during a recent repair that Dils remained as friendly, competent and reliable as when they installed his new roof 25 years earlier. He walked away reassured by that quarter-century of consistent service—the longevity of their dependability is the detail that stuck with him.

03

1. Harry Meyer
Google | Feb 24, 2024 |

Harry Meyer returned to the company for three separate commercial building installs over the years, and each time encountered the same high level of professionalism. He dealt with roofers, accounting staff and management alike, and found them consistently helpful, polite and easy to work with. The crews delivered solid, quality work, and the company stood behind that work when needed. After multiple projects across years, the detail that stuck with him was the reliable, cross‑department professionalism and dependable backing of their installations.

2. Bud D.
Yelp | Oct 20, 2023 |

Bud moved into his house five years ago right after Dil’s had replaced the roof. When heavy rains later produced a couple of leaks, Adrian came out and repaired both issues quickly. The crew discovered the source wasn’t the roof at all but runoff where his property meets a neighbor’s—an area neglected by the HOA—and Dil’s handled the repairs without charging him. Ryan called afterward to check that everything was satisfactory, and the team left before-and-after photos for his records. He recommended Dil’s to his neighbors, who also ended up with positive experiences; what stuck with him was the combination of prompt, no-cost repairs and clear documentation.

3. Lois Chandler
Google | Jul 21, 2023 |

Lois Chandler has relied on Dils since 2004, when they installed a complete reroof on her home, and she kept calling them back for maintenance over the years — most recently in September 2025. This week they tackled a cracked plumbing vent pipe at the roof line that local plumbers had refused to handle. She had been living with a persistent odor that turned out to be sewer gases leaking into the attic, diagnosed with a smoke test, and once Dils repaired the vent the smell disappeared. Their steady routine maintenance and timely repairs have helped protect the original roof investment, but what stood out most was that Dils stepped in to fix a tricky roof‑line plumbing issue others wouldn’t and eliminated the problem.

Long-term Satisfaction

Long-term satisfaction for Dils Roofing & Solar holds steady at 5.0 ★. This is better than 84% of installers we looked at.

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.

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