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Eco Construction & Energy reviews
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The Verdict
Eco Construction & Energy delivers strong technical work and attentive follow-up, but a pattern of high-pressure sales and dismissive management should give you pause. We found 36 reviews praising responsive staff like Anthony and Gian, who explained financing options clearly and stayed available months after install. One customer saved $50,000 through careful system engineering and noted the team treated them "like family rather than like a customer." But 11 negative reviews describe condescending sales reps, weeks-long delays on proposals, and a CEO who texted blame instead of accountability when a customer complained about three years of AC repairs. One reviewer waited 41 days for a quote that never arrived, another was hung up on mid-conversation. The workmanship scores hold steady (38 mentions of quality installation), yet the company closed operations in 2025, leaving warranties worthless. If you hire them, get every timeline and warranty term in writing before signing.
If you value post-install support and transparent pricing, Eco's technical team may deliver. But if a sales rep pressures you on insurance payouts or dodges face-to-face meetings, walk away. The company's closure in 2025 means any warranty is now unenforceable.
3 Stories That Stood Out
Shemp Howard hired Eco Construction and Energy for a sizable solar installation and a back-of-house panoramic door and window renovation on his home. Early on he discovered the thing that set them apart: instead of automatically replacing the roof underlayment as a line item, they climbed onto the roof, inspected the paper themselves, and told him it was fine — saving him the unnecessary expense while still providing the same 10‑year leak protection warranty. From that moment he realized a competitor’s recommendation to replace the paper had been more about adding a charge than about real need. The solar portion moved unusually fast. Eco sourced large, commercial‑scale panels that arrived sooner than he expected; because the modules are bigger they generate more per panel and reduce inverter and labor needs, which lowered installation complexity and cost. Installers handled the work quickly and cleanly, and any small issues that popped up were resolved immediately. For the panoramic doors and windows the crew did homework on his behalf: they compared Anderson to a more affordable Panoramic Doors product, took him to the showroom, and even shared the invoices they received so he
Steve B. hired an ECO Construction representative, Anthony, to his ranch-style home on November 22, 2021 to evaluate rebuilding a water-damaged kitchen. From the first phone call he noticed Anthony pressing for the dollar amount his insurance had offered and steering the conversation toward solar panels—an odd focus for a homeowner who wanted a straightforward kitchen repair. During the visit Anthony never asked about the kitchen’s needs, had to be reminded to take photos, and left promising a proposal “soon.” Three weeks passed with only repeated requests from Anthony for the insurance payout and excuses that the crew was busy. On December 10 Anthony finally provided an email for a Mr. Tusakhov and suggested Steve contact him directly to get the proposal. Mr. Tusakhov then assured Steve a proposal would arrive by December 14, but January passed with no follow-up. By the time Steve first posted the review he had spent 41 days waiting for either rep to produce a written quote and had concluded ECO had wasted his time. When ECO replied via Jeanie H., Steve pushed back point by point: he and his spouse had moved on between the original post and its repost; ECO did not demonstrate it
Huinic endured three years of recurring problems after this company installed an air conditioner and took far longer than expected to set up solar panels on their home. They spent years dealing with the AC failing again and again, and watching crews return repeatedly to correct the quirks left behind by the installation; whatever money the job may have saved felt outweighed by the endless time spent having workers in the house. The sales team charmed them at the start, but workmanship and follow-through fell short, and the delays cost the family other planned projects on their property. When Huinic texted the CEO about the ongoing repairs, the CEO shifted responsibility elsewhere instead of stepping into the homeowners’ shoes — even though she had been there at the beginning to collect payment and never reappeared over the next three years. The experience left them calling out a lack of integrity and a pattern of putting profit ahead of service, and pushed them to trust local handyman ads on freeway trucks for future work.
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How We Got To Trust Score 74
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Serving customers for 12 years
Operating longer than most installers in the market.
BBB Rating: F
Poor BBB standing. Significant complaints.
Natural Review Patterns
Reviews were posted naturally over time.
What You Can Expect
Gregg L. hired San Diego Energy Solutions to install systems on two different houses and walked away extremely pleased. The two projects came about two years apart, but he never felt abandoned between jobs — the team laid out costs and timelines up front and moved quickly from start to finish. He ended up with strong equipment and what he called a very good deal, and wished he'd made the switch sooner. What stuck with him most was Anthony’s responsiveness: he answered calls promptly, even nights and weekends, and stayed engaged long after the installation wrapped up.
David Meek discovered his electric bill dropped to $0 in the first month after Eco Construction & Energy installed a whole-house solar system, a backup battery, and an EV charger on his home. He worked closely with Gian while scheduling, permitting staff, and the install crew coordinated the project from start to finish and handled post‑installation follow-up. The team kept to the agreed price and delivered on their commitments, and the immediate elimination of his utility bill became the clearest proof the system was performing as promised.
Linda Samay scrambled through 11 estimates — bids ranging from $23,000 to $43,000 — the week before Net Metering 3 was about to take effect. Facing that deadline and wanting solar for both her main house and the next‑door rental, she found ECO and Jeanie’s team and pushed to lock into Net Metering 2. They managed to secure Net Metering 2 for both properties and completed the installation on her house in October; the rental is still tied up with SDG&E. The crew handled the SDG&E permitting and utility coordination with obvious know‑how, and the installation itself went smoothly. She even joked that, given how well they worked, she wished they’d remodel her kitchen.
Robert L. hired the company to install solar on his home and walked away impressed by the finished work. He found the crew professional, thorough, prompt and courteous throughout the project. The installation looked clean and well-executed, and the team’s punctuality and attention to detail stood out.
Linda C. hit a deadline panic: after collecting 11 estimates ranging from $23,000 to $43,000, she scrambled the week before Net Metering 3 took effect because she wanted to lock both her ranch-style home and the adjoining rental into Net Metering 2. She found ECO and Jeanie’s gang, and they moved quickly — securing net-metering status for both properties and finishing the house installation in October. The rental’s hookup still waits on SDG&E paperwork, but the install team showed they knew the utility’s processes inside out. What stood out was how they navigated the tight timeline and utility bureaucracy to protect her eligibility; she wished they’d also remodel her kitchen and would give them 10 stars if she could.
Mala chose Eco Construction and Energy to put solar panels on her home and found the entire project remarkably smooth. From the initial consultation through final installation the crew stayed on schedule, delivered clear craftsmanship and paid close attention to detail that exceeded her expectations. She noticed a big drop in electricity use almost immediately — the system has drastically reduced her bills while running efficiently. What set the experience apart was the team’s proactive work on incentives: they hunted down rebates, grants and tax credits and made sure she received the maximum benefits for her investment. In the end she ended up with a well-built, on-time system, lower monthly bills and the confidence that the financial side had been handled as thoroughly as the installation — a five-star outcome she still values.
Amanda Sharlene chose Eco Construction & Energy when she decided to put solar on her home and ended up genuinely thrilled with the whole process. She walked through a consultation with sales manager Gian, who took time to learn her energy use, budget and concerns, then delivered a clear, comprehensive proposal that laid out the installation steps along with estimated savings and a payback timeline — a level of transparency that made the choice feel informed rather than risky. The installation itself played out smoothly: the crew arrived on time, carried themselves professionally, and paid close attention to placement so each panel balanced efficiency with curb appeal. She finished the project with a system that exceeded her expectations and a concrete savings picture she could plan around.
Fernando chose Gian and his crew after they had already put systems on four of his relatives’ homes, a track record that made the decision feel safe. He found the team both extremely professional and genuinely personable throughout the process, and they helped arrange financing that left him paying less each month than his previous electric bill.
Huinic endured three years of recurring problems after this company installed an air conditioner and took far longer than expected to set up solar panels on their home. They spent years dealing with the AC failing again and again, and watching crews return repeatedly to correct the quirks left behind by the installation; whatever money the job may have saved felt outweighed by the endless time spent having workers in the house. The sales team charmed them at the start, but workmanship and follow-through fell short, and the delays cost the family other planned projects on their property. When Huinic texted the CEO about the ongoing repairs, the CEO shifted responsibility elsewhere instead of stepping into the homeowners’ shoes — even though she had been there at the beginning to collect payment and never reappeared over the next three years. The experience left them calling out a lack of integrity and a pattern of putting profit ahead of service, and pushed them to trust local handyman ads on freeway trucks for future work.
Long-term Satisfaction
Recent customers rate Eco Construction & Energy 4.5 ★
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.