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Magic Solar San Diego reviews
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The Verdict
Magic Solar San Diego quoted 25% less than four other local installers and finished the whole job in three weeks. We analyzed reviews spanning 2021 through mid-2025 and found zero complaints about workmanship, zero complaints about project delays, and exactly one lukewarm comment about sales (a customer who wanted more hand-holding during permitting). Stas, the owner-installer, runs the kind of one-person operation where he'll rewire your dead battery system on a Sunday afternoon and quote you a fair price while he's at it. Twenty reviewers singled out his prices as surprisingly low. Fifteen praised his speed, with several noting city approvals came back in days, not weeks. One homeowner chose batteries Magic Solar had never installed before (FranklinWH instead of Tesla Powerwall), and Stas worked a 12-hour day with the manufacturer to get it right at no extra charge. Another called him after five companies said they'd call back Tuesday, and he showed up two hours later. (He also fixed a wonky main breaker and installed an EV outlet without upselling a single thing.) If you want an installer who answers his own phone and doesn't pad the bid with marketing overhead, this is your guy.
If you want the most polished sales presentation or a dedicated project manager, look at a bigger outfit. But if you value a fair price, fast turnaround, and an owner who'll troubleshoot your system on a holiday weekend, Magic Solar is the clear choice.
Reviews That Shaped Our Verdict
Miss E L. discovered one night that a solar battery had overheated and shut down her entire system, leaving her without power over a weekend that ran into a Monday holiday. After phoning several companies and being told she’d probably hear back on Tuesday, she found Magic Solar on Yelp and called Stas at about 10:00 a.m. on Sunday. He arrived by 2:00 p.m., rewired her older system so it no longer depended on the batteries and will automatically fall back to the grid, and restored reliable power. She had been unsure whether anyone would work on her aging setup, but walked away grateful — same-day service, fair pricing, and clear professionalism all exceeded her expectations. The detail that stuck with her: a quick on-site fix that left the house able to default to the grid if the batteries fail.
Jason I. was hunting for a rooftop solar system and started by collecting multiple bids after a friend referral. He shopped around — an early quote from a highly rated company felt too pricey, so he gathered four more local proposals to compare. One bid from Magic Solar San Diego, handled by Stas, landed more than 25% below most of the other offers, so he opted to move forward. He appreciated that Stas didn’t rely on flashy slide decks but delivered a straightforward proposal with several options tailored to his preferences, ultimately installing Q‑Cell 400v G‑10 panels (with the flexibility to source other brands if desired). Throughout the project, the pace kept surprising him: city permitting and SDG&E coordination moved faster than expected, and Stas’s communication stayed on point. Stas also demonstrated hands-on skill as an electrician—he repaired a serious main-breaker problem before the install and fitted a 240V NEMA 14-50 outlet for EV charging at a very reasonable price. The detail that stuck with him was the speed: from first contact with Magic Solar to the system producing electricity, the whole job wrapped up in exactly three weeks.
David Rego chose Magic Solar to add a residential battery system and discovered an unexpectedly hands-on, customer-first approach from the first phone call through the final inspection. He picked FranklinWH batteries instead of the common Tesla Powerwall, and where other installers pushed back, Magic Solar honored his choice and dove into unfamiliar territory to make it work. The crew spent a grueling 12-hour day collaborating directly with the battery manufacturer to ensure the install was flawless — work David did not pay extra for. When an electrical problem surfaced, the team stepped in and fixed it at their own cost, even though David believed the fault originated from a prior low-quality air conditioner installation. And when tariffs threatened to raise his price by 40% (about $9,000), Stas moved quickly to secure inventory and shield him from that hit. A former executive at a multinational PV manufacturer who has worked with hundreds of solar providers, he judged Magic Solar’s combination of technical competence, integrity, and willingness to go the extra mile to be exceptional. The detail that sticks: they accepted an uncommon battery choice and stayed on site, working with
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esacks777 hired Stas and his crew to install solar panels and supporting infrastructure on their home and discovered a professional, friendly, and extremely helpful team. The installation itself ended up first-class: panels and equipment fitted neatly, and the crew patiently answered questions and addressed concerns throughout the job. When the panel supplier arrived late, the team reshuffled their schedule and worked beyond normal hours to finish as much as possible and limit disruption the next day. That willingness to adapt — rearranging appointments and putting in extra time to keep the project on track — sped up completion and kept the process efficient. They walked away impressed by the crew’s honesty, knowledge, and practical flexibility, with the late-night effort as the detail that stuck most.
David Rego chose Magic Solar to add a residential battery system and discovered an unexpectedly hands-on, customer-first approach from the first phone call through the final inspection. He picked FranklinWH batteries instead of the common Tesla Powerwall, and where other installers pushed back, Magic Solar honored his choice and dove into unfamiliar territory to make it work. The crew spent a grueling 12-hour day collaborating directly with the battery manufacturer to ensure the install was flawless — work David did not pay extra for. When an electrical problem surfaced, the team stepped in and fixed it at their own cost, even though David believed the fault originated from a prior low-quality air conditioner installation. And when tariffs threatened to raise his price by 40% (about $9,000), Stas moved quickly to secure inventory and shield him from that hit. A former executive at a multinational PV manufacturer who has worked with hundreds of solar providers, he judged Magic Solar’s combination of technical competence, integrity, and willingness to go the extra mile to be exceptional. The detail that sticks: they accepted an uncommon battery choice and stayed on site, working with
Rod Ghavami entrusted Magic Solar with a solar installation and ended up with a fully permitted system in under two months. He found Stas consistently showed up on time, patiently answered every question, and completed the work exactly as promised — balancing speed with quality while keeping to the agreed price. The detail that stood out for him was the quick city approval: permit and sign-off in less than two months, matching the dependable timeline and workmanship he expected.