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ES Solar reviews
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The Verdict
ES Solar earns strong marks for workmanship and follow-through, but value remains a real sticking point. One homeowner noticed their panels installed on the wrong side of the roof and got a call from the CEO himself to make it right. Another had ES Solar add a battery to a 12-year-old system and said every interaction was excellent. Reviews show 1,519 mentions of solid workmanship and 2,053 comments praising how the company managed timelines and city permitting. The crew cleans up after themselves, a rarity among contractors. But 326 reviewers flagged concerns about value, giving it a 3.3 score. ES Solar charges a premium, and you'll know it when you see the quote. The trade-off is a team that doesn't vanish when something goes sideways. If you're comparing purely on price, you'll find cheaper installers. If you want a company that'll send the CEO to fix a botched install and a project manager who answers calls six months later, the premium buys you that peace of mind.
If you can stomach a higher upfront cost and prioritize post-install support over the lowest bid, ES Solar delivers on workmanship and communication. If budget is your main constraint, get multiple quotes.
3 Stories That Stood Out
Adam picked ES Solar for a rooftop system on his family home even though their price ran higher than competitors. He appreciated Justin as a salesperson — steady and not pushy — but what made the experience memorable came after installation: the crew put the panels on the wrong side of the roof, and because he was on the road and his wife was managing the kids the mistake wasn’t noticed right away. When they called, the CEO jumped on the issue personally and made sure the placement was corrected and everything was made right, a level of customer care that convinced him to write about the company. He also contrasted that hands-on service with cheaper installers that vanish when problems arise and leave customers waiting for repairs. Several months later he discovered the system performing even better than expected: despite winter weather their energy bills dropped significantly, the monitoring apps are simple and reliable, and there have been no issues with the battery or the new circuit breaker. The detail that stuck with him was the CEO’s immediate involvement paired with a system that’s actually cutting their winter bills — a practical win for anyone interested in energy-independ
Nathan Craven moved forward with a residential solar installation and found the reps and installers consistently professional and accommodating. They stayed ahead of every step—calling, emailing and even visiting—to explain what would happen next, often flagging needs before he even knew to expect them, which turned a fairly complex process into something easy and worry-free. Six months after installation the hands-on service continued: any issues were handled promptly, and his project manager, Weston, and the team remained readily available to answer questions and help him get the most out of the system. Weston repeatedly stepped in to resolve problems that weren’t technically his responsibility, smoothing the post-installation experience. What stands out most for him isn’t just a good product but the ongoing, practical support that keeps the system delivering value.
Mike Hall has had solar on his home for nearly 12 years and this summer hired ES Solar to add a battery and boost the system’s output. As a former solar salesperson, he judged the team by an informed eye and found them consistently professional and knowledgeable through every interaction. He read some harsh reviews posted elsewhere but couldn’t imagine that company being the same one that completed his upgrade. He trusted their work, is pleased with the battery and increased production, and continues to rely on their service — the contrast between his hands-on experience and the negative online comments is what stuck with him.
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What You Can Expect
Ryan began the process in mid‑August and watched everything move along smoothly. The company stayed in touch frequently, answered his questions quickly, and the only real delay came from paperwork and city approval. Technicians and installers arrived professional and careful, treating the property with respect. He ended up with a great battery backup that ties into the solar panels he had installed several years earlier — a neat, practical finish to the project.
Jordan Dearden owned a ranch-style home with a solar array installed in 2012 and wanted to expand it with more panels and a backup battery. He first met ES Solar at a home show and let them come out to assess the upgrade, but held off because the timing and finances weren’t right. The company circled back later with new financing options that fit his budget, and that follow-up is what moved the project forward. He let the salesman arrange financing, which simplified the process, and scheduling the install was straightforward — he did wait roughly six months for a slot but was comfortable with that timeline. On install day the crew arrived friendly and focused, kept to the plan, and communicated clearly about where they needed access. The only surprises were minor adjustments to panel placement and some extra wiring runs, handled without drama. Throughout the project ES Solar kept him informed about what they would do next and what they expected from him. The detail that stood out was how the company reopened the conversation with workable financing and then managed the upgrade from paperwork through the on‑roof tweaks, leaving him with the added panels and the battery without a
Jordan D had a solar array installed on their home back in 2012 and later decided to expand it and add a backup battery. They met ES Solar at a home show and let the company out for an initial assessment, then paused until ES Solar followed up with more flexible financing options that made the project affordable. The salesman handled the financing paperwork, which removed a lot of hassle, and scheduling the install went smoothly — they didn’t end up waiting the roughly six months they’d prepared for. On installation day the crew arrived friendly, stayed focused, and communicated clearly about where they needed access and when adjustments to panel placement or wiring were required. Nothing major went wrong — just some on-the-spot placement tweaks and wire runs — and the company kept them updated about what to expect at every step. The thing that stood out was the company’s follow-through on financing plus the crew’s clear on-site communication, which turned a staged upgrade into a straightforward project.
David Wilson experienced a very smooth start: the solar install went without a hitch, the crew acted professionally, and the system performed well for the first two years. Then in September the array began throwing errors and stopped working. He opened a maintenance ticket in October, but by December he still hadn’t gotten anyone from EsSolar to come out or even look at the problem. What began as seamless installation and responsive service turned into months of unreturned requests and an unresolved outage; he lowered his rating to one star to reflect that a ticket has sat in their system since October while his system stayed down.
Kevin had ES Solar put in a solar system with a battery and walked away from the installation impressed—professional, helpful, and excited to see the savings. About a year later he discovered the system’s output had slowed: on sunny days the panels weren’t sending power to the home or the grid. He called ES Solar several times but received no explanation or meaningful support. The early polish of the install gave way to frustration, and he no longer recommends ES Solar—his takeaway is to make sure any installer guarantees reliable post-installation monitoring and responsive service for export and battery issues.
Mr. West bought a residential solar panel system seven years ago and discovered it’s still performing well. He later added a battery backup and appreciated that ES walked him through the options in plain, easy-to-understand terms. The installation went smoothly and felt straightforward, and he liked the clear, no-fuss communication throughout the process. He ended up confident enough in ES’s panels and battery solutions to recommend them to others — the standout detail for him was how simply ES handled the battery addition.
Renee signed up after a company rep named Spencer promised the system would easily power two electric vehicles and a hot tub. In reality the household only had one plug-in hybrid, and they even added more panels than Spencer originally recommended to be safe. Two years after installation she still faces roughly $300 a month in electricity bills, leaving her frustrated and wondering why she trusted those assurances. The striking detail: despite upsizing the array beyond the company’s recommendation, the expected savings never materialized and the monthly bill remains about $300.
Rod P. went solar with ES five years ago for his home and has had a trouble-free run ever since. He found the system produced essentially what ES projected, which translated into a noticeable drop in monthly electricity bills. Over those five years the panels required no service calls and the savings have been real—he’s paying less now than he ever did with RMP.
R Thomas had a newly installed rooftop solar array from ES Solar. About a week after installation he climbed onto the roof and discovered a hole in one of the panels. He asked ES Solar for a replacement and the company promised to handle it — but more than two years passed with no repair. The damage wasn’t caused by him, yet ES Solar later insisted he pay for the replacement. In an update, he reports the company continued to stall and pushed him into the manufacturer’s warranty process in China, a ten‑week route they warned was unlikely to succeed. The detail that sticks: a week‑old damaged panel and over two years of inaction, ending with the customer left to chase an uncertain overseas warranty or cover the cost himself.
Long-term Satisfaction
Long-term satisfaction for ES Solar drops to 2.9 ★ compared to early reviews. This decline is worse than 75% 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.