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TRUST
SCORE
99
#2 of 147
solar installers
in San Diego
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EnergySage logoEnergySage
64 reviews,
5.0
Yelp logoYelp
22 reviews,
5.0
BBB logoBBB
1 reviews,
5.0
SolarReviews logoSolarReviews
Google logoGoogle
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Homegrown Energy Solutions is WattBot Certified.

Only 5% of 20,000+ companies earned this badge.Over 60% of solar installers have "excellent ratings" on Google, Yelp and more. We independently analyze them to find the ones you can really trust.

What Stood Out

Homegrown Energy Solutions's story in 3 reviews.
EnergySage
paulkennedy703
Jul 6, 2023

I contracted with Homegrown Energy Solutions in February 2022 for installation of solar photovoltaic panels at my home in Serra Mesa. Couldn’t be happier with the installation and the performance of the system! They did a great job locating the wiring through the garage and attic so that it is, for the most part, hidden from view. They were always easy to contact, responsive and communicative. They’ve even been responsive after the job was done, when I had some questions! They did what they promised when they said they would do the install…no headaches or drama! A very honest and professional company that I’m very comfortable recommending.

Yelp
Peter C.
Nov 5, 2023

Ben was very easy to work with from the beginning. He was very communicative throughout the process. He answered all of my questions both during the in person inspection, during installation, and since then. It has been over two year and we have been very happy. There haven't been any issues and loving our solar. We have excellent output. Also, Homegrown prices are very competitive and was lower than most large and small independent solar companies.

EnergySage
pchau84
Nov 5, 2023

Ben was very easy to work with from the beginning. He was very communicative throughout the process. He answered all of my questions both during the in person inspection, during installation, and since then. It has been over two year and we have been very happy. There haven’t been any issues and loving our solar. We have excellent output. Also, Homegrown prices are very competitive and was lower than most large and small independent solar companies.

Performance by Work Type

SOLAR

SOLAR

Installation, permitting, and grid connection.

5.0
ROOFING

ROOFING

Repair or replacement, before or after solar installation.

5.0
ELECTRICAL

ELECTRICAL

Panel upgrades and wiring for system readiness.

5.0
BATTERY

BATTERY

Energy storage for backup savings and independence.

Insufficient data
SERVICE

SERVICE

Repairs, maintenance, and ongoing system support.

Insufficient data
COMPLEX PROJECTS

COMPLEX PROJECTS

Multi-trade installations requiring co-ordination.

Insufficient data

How We Got To 99

1. Aggregate

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

EnergySage logoEnergySage
64 reviews,
5.0
Yelp logoYelp
22 reviews,
5.0
BBB logoBBB
1 reviews,
5.0
SolarReviews logoSolarReviews
Google logoGoogle

2. Weight

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

Up-Weighted
47Verified customers
6Long-term customers
43Recent
0Complaints
Down-Weighted
0Unfair
0Empty
8Shoppers

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 9 years
BBB Rating: A+
Natural Review Patterns
Licensed Contractor

5. Score + Rank

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

TRUST
SCORE
99

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 9 years

BBB Rating: A+

Excellent BBB standing. Strong complaint resolution.

Natural Review Patterns

Reviews were posted naturally over time.

Licensed Contractor

A valid contractor license is on record.

What You Can Expect

What quality signals exist across the customer journey?
EnergySage
pchau84
Positive
Nov 5, 2023

Ben was very easy to work with from the beginning. He was very communicative throughout the process. He answered all of my questions both during the in person inspection, during installation, and since then. It has been over two year and we have been very happy. There haven’t been any issues and loving our solar. We have excellent output. Also, Homegrown prices are very competitive and was lower than most large and small independent solar companies.

Yelp
Peter C.
Positive
Nov 5, 2023

Ben was very easy to work with from the beginning. He was very communicative throughout the process. He answered all of my questions both during the in person inspection, during installation, and since then. It has been over two year and we have been very happy. There haven't been any issues and loving our solar. We have excellent output. Also, Homegrown prices are very competitive and was lower than most large and small independent solar companies.

EnergySage
hgerth67
Positive
Sep 7, 2023

HomeGrown Energy Solutions has been amazing to work with! Someone was always available for questions during and after install. The installation itself was fast, everything was clean and neat after, and they checked to make sure SDG&E had followed through. 6 years later they still answer the phone when you call in and take time to go over questions in detail. Thank you so much for making this an extraordinary experience! I wish you did solar where we are moving to now! Helen

Long-term Satisfaction

Reviews from customers who hired Homegrown Energy Solutions 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?