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TRUST
SCORE
98
#3 of 83
solar installers
in North Bay
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50 reviews,
5.0
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What Stood Out

First Response Solar's story in 3 reviews.
Yelp
Kelley M.
Dec 6, 2025

The service Dylan and Chaz provide is exceptional!! I used First Response Solar for panels years ago and there was not a question in my mind who to call to install a battery. Chaz and Dylan grew up in Sebastopol and their integrity is well known. Their communication is outstanding. They let me know every step of the way, the process and steps to installing our battery. Every question I had was explained thoroughly and completely. Dylan was on time for each meeting and Chaz and crew were assiduous and considerate leaving the place clean. They even offered to touch up paint on a new wire. They are efficient yet take the time if you need it. There work is admirable and I highly recommend this company if you want superb service and work.

Yelp
Dorothy B.
Sep 7, 2023

First Response installed as many panels as possible on my limited roof space. The installation crew was efficient and knew exactly how to do the installation, and how to clean up the grounds when they finished. My electricity bills have gone down significantly. At the end of the year PG&E owes me money, although they push for legislation to reduce what they buy from me. I have been very satisfied. The panels have been in place about 4 years and I have no complaints about them or First Response.

Yelp
Philip K.
Aug 6, 2023

My wife and I hired First Response Solar to install solar panels and battery backup more than a year ago. I am writing to follow-up on my wife's review of this company. We received strange reports from our Enphase application, which were immediately followed up by First Response Solar. Chaz showed up at our home 10 pm on a Saturday night to figure out the problem. Dylan and Chaz immediately followed up with Enphase and one of their representatives came to our home a day later. The system was reset and we needed to hire an electrician to replace burned out circuit breakers. However, there were still problems with the electricity in the house even with all of the repairs that had been done. Chaz and Dylan continued to follow-up until the problem was resolved. Their diligence is stunning in this day and age where promises are made and regularly broken after goods and services are provided. To make a long story short, Chaz and Dylan determined there was a problem with the wiring in the house, which they immediately diagnosed and repaired. We tried to pay them for their time and effort to no avail. My wife was able to give them homemade baked goods, which was absolutely insufficient thanks for their efforts. I can't thank them enough for the installation of the solar panels and battery back-up and the continued follow-up when the system indicates a problem. If you are considering solar panels, this is a local company that provides unparalleled service and takes care of their customers long after installation of the system.

Performance by Work Type

SOLAR

SOLAR

Installation, permitting, and grid connection.

5.0
SERVICE

SERVICE

Repairs, maintenance, and ongoing system support.

5.0
ROOFING

ROOFING

Repair or replacement, before or after solar installation.

5.0
BATTERY

BATTERY

Energy storage for backup savings and independence.

5.0
ELECTRICAL

ELECTRICAL

Panel upgrades and wiring for system readiness.

5.0
COMPLEX PROJECTS

COMPLEX PROJECTS

Multi-trade installations requiring co-ordination.

Insufficient data

How We Got To 98

1. Aggregate

We tracked down every review for this company on the internet.

Yelp logoYelp
50 reviews,
5.0
SolarReviews logoSolarReviews
EnergySage logoEnergySage
BBB logoBBB
Google logoGoogle

2. Weight

We weight each review based on how useful it is for new customers.

Up-Weighted
49Verified customers
6Long-term customers
24Recent
0Complaints
Down-Weighted
0Unfair
0Empty
1Shoppers

3. Analyze

We analyzed each review for five signals of work quality.

Sales Conduct100% positive
Workmanship100% positive
Project Management100% positive
Post-Sale Support100% positive
Value100% positive

4. Screen

We screened the company for other signals not captured by star ratings.

Serving customers for 8 years
BBB Rating
Natural Review Patterns
Contractor License

5. Score + Rank

We combined everything into a score and rank against the market.

TRUST
SCORE
98

Clean Record

Screening for serious allegations from verified customers about solar/battery work.

Unauthorized Activities

Passed screening

We checked for:
Unauthorized charges
Undisclosed loans
Identity theft
Forged signatures
Fake contracts
Falsified permits

Misleading Claims

Passed screening

We checked for:
Bait & switch
Overstated savings
Hidden fees
Misrepresented specs
False performance
Misleading warranty

Background Check

What reviews alone do not reveal about the company's track record and business practices.

Serving customers for 8 years

BBB Rating

Not BBB rated.

Natural Review Patterns

Reviews were posted naturally over time.

Contractor License

License information could not be confirmed.

What You Can Expect

What quality signals exist across the customer journey?
Yelp
Kelley M.
Positive
Dec 6, 2025

The service Dylan and Chaz provide is exceptional!! I used First Response Solar for panels years ago and there was not a question in my mind who to call to install a battery. Chaz and Dylan grew up in Sebastopol and their integrity is well known. Their communication is outstanding. They let me know every step of the way, the process and steps to installing our battery. Every question I had was explained thoroughly and completely. Dylan was on time for each meeting and Chaz and crew were assiduous and considerate leaving the place clean. They even offered to touch up paint on a new wire. They are efficient yet take the time if you need it. There work is admirable and I highly recommend this company if you want superb service and work.

Yelp
Mike W.
Positive
Oct 14, 2023

In 2022, When looking for a solar company, we had shopped a few different companies First response was the first group to sit and explain everything to us (including true up) The other nice thing was they were local and not a 3rd party hire contractor We have had the panels in for almost 2 years now and our true up was minimal (around $3) while our power bills have been bare minimum! These guys really know what they are doing and their service cannot be beat

Yelp
Dorothy B.
Positive
Sep 7, 2023

First Response installed as many panels as possible on my limited roof space. The installation crew was efficient and knew exactly how to do the installation, and how to clean up the grounds when they finished. My electricity bills have gone down significantly. At the end of the year PG&E owes me money, although they push for legislation to reduce what they buy from me. I have been very satisfied. The panels have been in place about 4 years and I have no complaints about them or First Response.

Long-term Satisfaction

Reviews from customers who hired First Response Solar more than a year ago reveal warranty service, customer support quality, and real-world performance data. These are dimensions that recent customers cannot yet evaluate.

Review History

How many reviews have been collected from each year?