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Greenlief Energy reviews
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The Verdict
Greenlief Energy gets solar installations right where bigger contractors fumble. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found zero complaints about workmanship, timeline slippage, or bait-and-switch pricing. One homeowner in Healdsburg hired Chad after five other contractors left him confused with contradictory advice and upselling tactics. Chad walked him through battery backup trade-offs, quoted thousands less than the national brands, and finished the job so cleanly that neighbors showed up with frozen food and sleeping bags during the next outage. Fourteen reviewers specifically called out the crew's craftsmanship, and a city inspector unprompted told one customer what a good job they did (inspectors never say that). Chad answers his phone, honors his quotes, and explains technical decisions in plain English. The only downside: if you're shopping purely on brand recognition or need an installer who operates outside Sonoma County, you'll need to look elsewhere.
If you want a solar installer who'll educate you instead of upsell you, stick to the quoted price, and leave work clean enough to impress a city inspector, Greenlief is worth calling first.
Reviews That Shaped Our Verdict
Dave S. hired Greenlief Energy to add an Enphase battery to the solar panels they had put on his home earlier. He watched them finish the job ahead of schedule, keep the worksite neat and professional, and accommodate some last-minute changes he requested. When a short outage occurred yesterday, the battery powered the house flawlessly — a real-world test that confirmed the system works as installed. The detail that stuck with him was that the installation wasn’t just tidy and punctual; it actually delivered backup power when it mattered.
Brett contacted Greenlief along with five other contractors to replace his home’s furnace and air conditioner, and he quickly discovered Greenlief was in a different league. He received the fastest, most detailed estimate, and the team recommended higher‑grade equipment while still quoting the lowest price — a quote they honored without surprise add‑ons. They scheduled clear start and finish dates and met them, and the installation crew worked efficiently and cordially; Chad stood out for his professionalism. As a former contractor, he judged the craftsmanship to be excellent, and the city inspector echoed that, complimenting the work during the final inspection. When Brett later heard a noise in the air return, Greenlief returned the same day at no charge and traced the issue to an extra filter he’d added. What stuck with him most was the combination of a prompt, thorough bid, a firm price and schedule, and follow‑through on quality — plus Chad’s hands‑on responsiveness during follow up.
Curtis hired Chad from Greenlief Energy to install a full solar PV system with battery backup on his Healdsburg home — and when power went out around town, his place filled with neighbors dropping off food, using his fridge, and flopping onto his couch to watch TV. After shopping several contractors, he found Chad not only thousands of dollars cheaper than the big names but far clearer about options. Surrounded by conflicting pitches and upsell pressure from other companies, Curtis appreciated that Chad walked him through the real benefits and trade-offs of different setups and recommended what would deliver the best return on investment while meeting his need for reliable backup during outages. The installation itself ran smoothly, the final array and battery looked neat and professional, and he was kept informed at every step. What stuck with him most wasn’t just the price or the workmanship but that his new system turned his house into the neighborhood refuge during outages — a vivid sign that the backup does exactly what it was meant to do. He’s grateful to Chad and the crew for that.
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J G. had been trying to get a receipt after the job, and when Chad came across their Yelp review he reached out and discovered he hadn’t realized J G. had already tried to make contact. After that brief mix-up Chad sent the receipt and the matter got resolved. The actual work proved solid and priced fairly, and the standout detail was Chad’s personal follow-up to fix the communication hiccup rather than letting it linger.
Julia H found Chad and his crew—Issac in particular—handled a new heat-pump install on her older home with practiced confidence. She appreciated that their estimate matched the job and that the team understood the house’s quirks, which eased her worries about retrofitting modern equipment into an older structure. The crew worked professionally, arrived on time, and left the site clean, and she walked away impressed enough to plan future work with them on electrical, heating, cooling and other energy projects. What stuck with her most was Issac’s expertise and the fact that the bid turned out to be spot on—no surprises.
Karen L. ran into a dead end when other installers refused to remove her aging solar panels. She found this company willing to take the job, offering a fair price and prompt scheduling. The crew removed the old panels, arranged for them to be recycled, and handled the work courteously from start to finish. What stuck with her was that they stepped in when others wouldn’t and took responsibility for disposal as well as installation, leaving her relieved and appreciative.