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The Verdict
Kingdom Solar installs solar systems the way a roofer would, because owner Chris Paredes is a roofer by trade. A city inspector in Tracy told one homeowner he wasn't just being polite when he called their install the cleanest roof work he'd seen. The homeowner had watched the crew route wiring through the attic so no conduit showed on the roof, then paint the exposed runs to match the house. Another customer, a contractor himself, was surprised the crew cleaned up after themselves and finished in the promised three days. We found this pattern in install after install: competitive pricing, fast timelines (often under a week from removal to reconnection), and crews who accommodate requests mid-job without complaint. Chris answers his own phone, designs systems while you're on the call, and climbs on your roof to verify measurements before quoting. When things go wrong, he stays until they're fixed. A dentist whose original installer botched the job watched Chris troubleshoot inverter errors directly with the manufacturer until a system that had limped along for years finally worked at full capacity. One homeowner needed an emergency inverter replacement on a Saturday. Chris had a technician there the next morning.
If you want the cheapest bid in town, you may find it elsewhere. But if you want an installer who'll coordinate with your roofer, match your roof tiles, and come back years later to diagnose a corroded wire on a system he didn't install, Kingdom Solar is worth the call.
Reviews That Shaped Our Verdict
Amanda McDonell nearly gave up after her original solar installer left a half-finished system and a tangle of problems that wouldn’t operate. She found Kingdom Solar, and they rescued the project—turning a stressful, uncertain situation into a properly functioning installation. Vivian handled the coordination and kept communication steady, but what stood out was Daniel, the technician, who dug into the complicated mess the previous company left behind. He worked patiently and methodically, stayed on the job until every issue was resolved, and refused to sign off until the panels and batteries ran reliably. Throughout the process she experienced punctual, easy-to-reach service and a clear commitment to doing the work correctly rather than cutting corners. In the end she walked away with a working solar system and operational batteries—and the relief of finally feeling she was in competent hands. The detail that stayed with her was Daniel’s persistence: he wouldn’t quit until everything was perfect, something she wishes had come at the start of the project rather than the rescue.
During a home remodel Kent discovered his solar panels needed to be removed and replaced — and the project turned into a far bigger problem than he expected. While inspecting the system, Chris from Kingdom Solar uncovered that the original electrical contractor had not properly connected the system to PGE, so Kent had missed out on correct credits for three years. Chris dug into the paperwork with the City of Concord and PGE, uncovered that the installation should have been under NAM1 (an opportunity Kent had missed), and found that new regulations would require replacing 48 microinverters with an updated model to satisfy the utility. Instead of taking the easy route, Chris mapped out a compliant solution that satisfied both the city and PGE, avoided a costly reconnection approach, and ultimately saved Kent more than $10,000. Kent walked away impressed by Chris’s persistence, technical knowledge, and attention to detail — traits he felt were far beyond what other contractors would have offered. He awarded Chris his highest rating ever and even offered to talk through his experience in person — he’s listed in the phone book if you want to call.
eag082002 set out to avoid getting ripped off and to find a top-quality solar install for a house with a two-year-old concrete roof, so they spent time learning what a good system and a fair bid looked like before contacting companies. They picked Kingdom Solar after reading strong Yelp feedback and filled out an online request; Chris, the owner, called, sketched a roof layout on his computer while still on the phone, and emailed a proposal that matched the equipment and design the homeowner had decided were best. When other bids arrived later, they found those competitors both pricier and using lower‑grade gear — one proposing panels on the east side instead of the superior west side, another quoting an undersized inverter that would have clipped power until corrected at a much higher price — which made the early impression of Chris and his design stand out even more. They asked for a few changes to the quote and Chris called back within minutes, updated the paperwork, and scheduled an on‑site survey that weekend. He arrived on time, inspected the electrical panel, answered tough technical questions, climbed on the roof to verify placement, and — most importantly to the owner —承
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Sara Hall had the company install solar panels and soon discovered the installation had destroyed her panels, leaving her with thousands of dollars in costs. When she pushed for a remedy, the owner hung up on her, blocked her calls, and the company refused to resolve the damage. Facing mounting repair bills and the prospect of legal action, she urges others to choose a different installer. The clearest takeaway she leaves is the owner’s response—cutting off contact when confronted about the damaged equipment.
Howard called Kingdom Solar to add panels to a ten-year-old rooftop system, and the crew discovered his original modules were on a manufacturer recall. They supplied the recall paperwork and walked him through the next steps, then replaced his entire array and tacked on a few extra panels to boost capacity. The crew worked around his schedule, completed the swap and expansion in a single day, and left him with both the new system and the documentation needed to resolve the recall.
Peonies4u owned a ground‑mount 40‑panel system installed eight years earlier and discovered their household had outgrown the array’s output, so they set out to double generation by adding an 8 kwh array tied into the original installation. They already knew roughly what was needed but wanted someone to come onsite to confirm feasibility; after a string of roof‑focused companies that only sent salespeople promising to “check with engineers,” a referral led them to Chris at Kingdom Solar, who showed up with real installation experience and assessed the ground‑mount layout in person. After discussing options, they decided to swap the older 216 W Sharp panels for fewer, more powerful 400 W LG panels — a move that cut material and labor and ended up delivering the extra capacity they wanted. The upgrade now pushes excess energy back to the grid, and Peonies4u praised Chris and his crew for professional workmanship and practical problem‑solving at a noticeably better price than other proposals. What stuck with them most was finding a knowledgeable installer willing to do a proper onsite assessment for a ground‑mount system, and they plan to send friends and neighbors Chris’s way.