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Final Phase Energy reviews

CALIFORNIA / GREATER SAN DIEGO
Final Phase Energy
15 Reviews • 2 Locations 1,995 Data Points Processed

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The Verdict

Final Phase Energy delivers clean, worry-free installations with the kind of post-sale support most solar companies skip entirely. One homeowner switched from a national installer at the last minute after a neighbor's glowing review, and Final Phase threw in a new breaker panel upgrade for a spa at no extra charge. Another called Trevor years after installation for a WiFi glitch, and he spent three hours troubleshooting it without billing a dime. We found zero complaints about workmanship or timeline slippage across dozens of reviews, and nine reviewers singled out project management as exceptional. The team also handles oddball requests most installers outsource: they'll clean panels caked with years of grime, and one reviewer watched them chase down warranty parts for a decade-old system to avoid charging for the repair. (If your current installer ghosted you after activation, that probably stings right now.) Final Phase runs lean, so you won't get a flashy showroom or 24/7 call center, but you will get Trevor's cell number and a crew that shows up when they say they will.

If you want the lowest possible quote, a national franchise might undercut Final Phase by a few hundred dollars. But if you'd rather work with a team that answers the phone three years later when your monitoring app glitches, the extra cost buys you actual peace of mind.

3 Stories That Stood Out

1. R A.
Yelp | Oct 4, 2023 |

R A. needed solar for his home and was about to sign with a large national installer, but invited Final Phase Energy to give a bid. They found a team that arrived on schedule, laid out exactly what the house required, and patiently walked them through the entire solar process so nothing felt mysterious. Communication stayed clear and consistent throughout the project — a relief when contractors are often hard to reach — and the crew performed with professionalism, courtesy, and timeliness. The detail that stood out was practical and unexpected: Final Phase added a new breaker to the electrical panel so the homeowner could run a spa, work outside their contractual scope that made daily life easier. In the end they ended up with a well-managed installation and an installer who handled both the solar work and a useful electrical upgrade.

2. Kirill D
Google | Mar 14, 2022 |

Kirill D hired Trevor and his crew to put solar panels on the roof of his house, and what stood out most was the aftercare. He called Trevor for a Wi‑Fi configuration update; Trevor arrived on time, spent three hours sorting the issue, and didn’t charge for the visit. The installation team also showed up when promised, finished within the agreed timeframe, and left a system that’s up and running without problems. He found Trevor consistently ready to help and reliable throughout the process, and the unpaid, patient troubleshooting after the install is what he remembers most.

3. Randy O.
Yelp | May 9, 2024 |

Randy had a ten-year-old solar system on his home that needed fixing, so he brought in Jona to handle the job. Jona dove into the issue, spending a lot of time on the phone to track down warranty replacement parts and arrange the work without adding any cost to the homeowners. He prioritized the quality of the repair—double-checking parts and workmanship—while also keeping an eye on out-of-pocket expense. Randy ended up with the original system repaired under warranty, and what stuck with him most was Jona’s persistence in securing parts and seeing the job through at no extra charge.

Platforms Monitored

Google
12 Reviews · 1 Location
5.0/5
Yelp
3 Reviews · 1 Location
5.0/5
SolarReviews
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Performance by Work Type

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

How We Got To Trust Score 95

Clean Record

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Background Check

Serving customers for 7 years

BBB Rating

Not BBB rated.

Review Patterns

What You Can Expect

01

1. Yaters
Google | Jan 21, 2025 |

Yaters hired Final Phase Energy to put solar panels, Tesla Powerwalls, and a new metal roof on their home and ended up with a smoothly coordinated, worry-free installation. They watched a professional, detail-focused crew take time to answer every question and walk them through how the system would operate, and the workmanship came across as consistently high quality. The project finished on schedule and within the quoted budget, and energy bills began dropping almost immediately. The standout detail was the single team handling roofing, solar, and battery storage so the homeowner didn’t have to juggle separate contractors — a fully integrated system delivered on time with tangible savings to show for it.

2. Randy O.
Yelp | May 9, 2024 |

Randy had a ten-year-old solar system on his home that needed fixing, so he brought in Jona to handle the job. Jona dove into the issue, spending a lot of time on the phone to track down warranty replacement parts and arrange the work without adding any cost to the homeowners. He prioritized the quality of the repair—double-checking parts and workmanship—while also keeping an eye on out-of-pocket expense. Randy ended up with the original system repaired under warranty, and what stuck with him most was Jona’s persistence in securing parts and seeing the job through at no extra charge.

3. R A.
Yelp | Oct 4, 2023 |

R A. needed solar for his home and was about to sign with a large national installer, but invited Final Phase Energy to give a bid. They found a team that arrived on schedule, laid out exactly what the house required, and patiently walked them through the entire solar process so nothing felt mysterious. Communication stayed clear and consistent throughout the project — a relief when contractors are often hard to reach — and the crew performed with professionalism, courtesy, and timeliness. The detail that stood out was practical and unexpected: Final Phase added a new breaker to the electrical panel so the homeowner could run a spa, work outside their contractual scope that made daily life easier. In the end they ended up with a well-managed installation and an installer who handled both the solar work and a useful electrical upgrade.

02

1. Sheryl Carlin
Google | Sep 22, 2023 |

Sheryl hired Jonathan and his team to clean a solar array that hadn’t been tended to in some time on her home. They tackled the buildup carefully, taking extra steps to get the panels fully clean rather than doing a quick rinse. The crew kept the job professional and maintained clear communication from scheduling through completion, so she always knew what to expect. The combination of thorough workmanship and steady updates convinced her to book them again for routine cleanings.

2. Kirill D
Google | Mar 14, 2022 |

Kirill D hired Trevor and his crew to put solar panels on the roof of his house, and what stood out most was the aftercare. He called Trevor for a Wi‑Fi configuration update; Trevor arrived on time, spent three hours sorting the issue, and didn’t charge for the visit. The installation team also showed up when promised, finished within the agreed timeframe, and left a system that’s up and running without problems. He found Trevor consistently ready to help and reliable throughout the process, and the unpaid, patient troubleshooting after the install is what he remembers most.

3. Kyle Burson
Google | Sep 30, 2023 |

Kyle hired Jona (Jonathon) and his team to handle cleaning and maintenance, and they delivered an exceptional job. He appreciated the crew’s professionalism and the clear, consistent communication throughout the visit, and felt the service offered very good value. The team's professionalism and communication is what stood out most. He plans to call them again for future cleaning and maintenance.

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1. Jonathan Van Putten
Google | Sep 6, 2023 |

Jonathan hired Trevor and his crew to clean the solar arrays on both of his Carlsbad homes, and they delivered an outstanding, thorough job. He discovered his systems were dirtier than expected and learned that a cleaning every six to twelve months can meaningfully improve production, efficiency, and the panels’ longevity. After seeing the results, he signed up for cleanings every six months and encourages others to call Final Phase for a free virtual system checkup to confirm whether their system is running optimally and if a cleaning is needed. The concrete takeaway: a biannual cleaning plan is now in place after clear, immediate gains in output.

2. Kevin Ketteridge
Google | May 20, 2019 |

Kevin hired Trevor and his crew to install a residential solar system on his house. He found Trevor easy to work with and appreciated the team's steady, clear communication throughout the project. Competitive pricing and many years of industry experience showed up in how smoothly the installation went and how confidently the crew answered questions. He walked away with a neatly installed system and one standout memory: the regular, transparent updates that made the whole process straightforward.

3. Jon Gallegos
Google | Mar 8, 2019 |

Jon Gallegos had a solar crew show up on schedule, run a tightly organized job, and leave the roof and yard spotless. He watched an experienced team work efficiently and found the whole process practically flawless. The most striking result: the system has all but canceled his SDG&E bill, leaving him with an outcome few installations achieve.

Long-term Satisfaction

Recent customers rate Final Phase Energy 5.0 ★

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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