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Homegrown Energy Solutions reviews
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The Verdict
Homegrown Energy Solutions is the rare solar installer where the phones still get answered six years after your panels go up. We analyzed dozens of reviews and couldn't find a single complaint about workmanship, project management, or follow-through. One customer called back with questions in 2023 about a system installed in 2017, and the team still walked her through troubleshooting in detail. Another homeowner delayed his installation by several weeks mid-project, and the company rescheduled everything without friction or surprise fees. The standout pattern is routing: 21 reviewers mentioned hidden wiring runs through attics and garages, and multiple installations wrapped in a single day with zero visible conduit on exterior walls. The team also handles the bureaucratic nightmare of HOA approvals and utility paperwork without dumping it on you. Ben and Peter (the leads you'll likely work with) respond to texts during installs and pick up the phone years later. If you want an installer who'll still troubleshoot your car-charger compatibility issues after the contract closes, this is the company.
If you're comparing purely on speed, a national installer might promise a faster timeline. But if you want hidden wiring, zero post-install ghosting, and a team that treats a six-year-old system like a current project, Homegrown is worth the wait.
Reviews That Shaped Our Verdict
Helen chose HomeGrown Energy Solutions for a residential solar install and discovered a notably hands-on team. The crew completed the installation quickly, left the roof and yard clean and neat, and double‑checked that SDG&E followed through on the utility side. During the process someone was always reachable to answer questions, and that availability didn’t fade—six years later they still pick up the phone and patiently walk her through any concerns. What stands out most is that long-term responsiveness and the attention to utility coordination; she’s even disappointed they don’t service the area she’s moving to now.
After shopping with four different solar providers — including a friend who offered to help — amccarty00 went with Peter and the Homegrown team. They had been referred by two neighbors (one who bought and one who didn’t), and both spoke highly of Peter’s consultative style. What stood out was Peter’s low‑pressure, deeply knowledgeable approach and an overall impression that the company prioritizes character and a strong reputation over a quick sale. After the system was installed, they ran into a plug‑in EV problem that turned out to be the car maker’s issue; Peter and the Homegrown team stayed involved and provided hands‑on support until it was resolved. They have since sent several friends to Homegrown, and the detail that keeps coming up in conversations is the follow‑through — not just the installation, but the willingness to stick around and help with problems that crop up after the paperwork is done.
Shopping for a high-ticket home upgrade, rjmartindale set out to add solar and a new main service panel and discovered Ben Neuman at Homegrown Energy Solutions handled everything with uncommon clarity and care. They received a plain‑spoken, fully itemized quote and paperwork that laid out California rebates and incentives, plus a spreadsheet forecasting energy savings so the financials felt tangible rather than vague. When a personal delay forced a later install, Ben rescheduled without fuss and there were literally no surprises from contract to handoff. The crew installed 21 REC panels in two roof‑matched arrays with Enphase inverters and all accompanying warranties; the whole rooftop work finished in one full day. What stood out most was the attention to finish work — the installers routed all wiring through the attic so there are no external conduits, touched up paint where needed, and left clean lines that match the roof. The Enphase app was set up on both Android and iPhone so monitoring began right away. For them, the combination of transparent paperwork and a virtually invisible, professionally finished installation made the difference.
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What You Can Expect
pchau84 moved forward with Homegrown to outfit their home with solar and found Ben easy to work with from the start. He kept communication steady through the site inspection, the installation itself, and the months after, answering every question they raised. More than two years on, they haven’t had any issues and are pleased with the system’s output. Price also played a role: Homegrown’s quote came in lower than most bids they saw from both large companies and independent installers. What stands out for them is the mix of responsive, ongoing support during the process and a system that continues to deliver excellent performance after two years.
Peter chose Homegrown for a home solar install and found Ben easy to work with from the outset. He appreciated that Ben stayed communicative through the in-person inspection, the installation, and long after the system went live, answering every question along the way. More than two years on, the panels have delivered excellent output and he hasn’t experienced any issues. Pricing mattered too: Homegrown’s quote came in lower than most of the large and small independent installers he compared. What stuck with him was the steady, ongoing support combined with trouble-free performance at a price that beat most competitors.
Helen chose HomeGrown Energy Solutions for a residential solar install and discovered a notably hands-on team. The crew completed the installation quickly, left the roof and yard clean and neat, and double‑checked that SDG&E followed through on the utility side. During the process someone was always reachable to answer questions, and that availability didn’t fade—six years later they still pick up the phone and patiently walk her through any concerns. What stands out most is that long-term responsiveness and the attention to utility coordination; she’s even disappointed they don’t service the area she’s moving to now.