Mother Nature Solar reviews

Shopping for a solar system for her house, Niki discovered a market full of high-pressure salespeople whose calls left her frazzled. Prices from most dealers clustered in the same range until she reached out to Mother Nature Solar and met Mark — an old-school installer who didn’t push a hard sell and quoted noticeably lower prices while offering top-tier inverters. He and his brother came by to inspect the property, they chatted, and she agreed to move forward. The crew completed the installation on schedule, though the final certification process stretched longer than expected and communication with Mark could be hit-or-miss. More than a year later, the system has performed reliably and she has no complaints. What lingered most for her was that unlikely combo: bargain pricing paired with quality equipment and a straightforward, no-pressure approach.

Brad had a solar system installed in December and, a year later, is thrilled with how it turned out. He faced heavy pressure from Sunrun and SolarCity sales reps, but chose Mark and his crew instead; they used the same equipment for a fraction of the price and handled the install smoothly. Over the last year he secured the 30% federal tax credit and watched his utility dependence shrink — he ended up with a dozen very low PG&E bills. The standout for him wasn’t just the savings but the combination of local, no-nonsense service and concrete results: same-quality panels at far less cost and twelve tiny power bills to prove it.

K O. started by comparing several bids and discovered the biggest edge with this company was price: they quoted a 20-panel system—REC panels with Enphase—for roughly the same amount before rebates that other firms only offered after rebates, about 30% less than some competitors. They then navigated a difficult roof layout and installed 12 panels facing west, five facing south and three facing east, delivering tidy, high-quality work and keeping communication clear throughout the process. The crew stuck to the specified REC + Enphase equipment and managed the tricky orientations without cutting corners. K O. points out that the west-facing array proved most valuable, producing energy in the afternoon when it’s needed most. The lasting detail: a true-to-spec REC and Enphase setup on a complicated roof, delivered at a notably lower price than many other quotes.

Jenifer D. hit a snag with a recently installed solar system and couldn't figure out what went wrong. She left a message, and the owner, Mark Davis, called back within an hour and coached her through troubleshooting over the phone. He then spent time on the phone with the panel manufacturer, tracked down the problem, and phoned her right away with the diagnosis. He also contacted her general contractor and explained exactly how to fix the issue. Jenifer wished she'd found Mark before the installation and has arranged for him to handle ongoing maintenance. As a home builder who knows good contractors, she gave the company five stars and offered herself as a reference.

Linda D. hired Mother Nature Solar to outfit her six-bedroom, two-story house in Oakley with rooftop panels. She watched a crew work quickly and thoroughly, and the project manager took time to walk her through how the system operates so she felt confident using it. The installation left a neat, finished look on a large home, and she found the final price very reasonable. What stuck with her most was the combination of a fast, tidy install and a clear, hands-on explanation of the system — practical details that made the investment feel understandable and straightforward.

Roman W. encountered a quirky electrical problem with his Enphase-equipped solar system that seemed specific to his house. He appreciated that Mark proved persistent, sending his technician back multiple times to troubleshoot the issue. After several visits, he concluded the root cause was likely his main electrical panel rather than the installation work or Enphase hardware. What lingered was the repeated follow-up — Mark kept at it until they exhausted on-site troubleshooting, which made the difference when the problem turned out to be outside the installer’s scope.

Jeffrey hired Mark Davis and Mother Nature Solar to install 42 panels on his roof and discovered a far more straightforward, hands-on process than the other bids he collected. He found Mark to be knowledgeable, honest, and unusually responsive — not just at the sales stage but through the whole job. The crew arrived on schedule, left the site clean, and Mark stayed involved after construction: he handled the PG&E registration, got the system monitoring up and running, and answered questions immediately. Compared with national companies that take a big cut and farm out installations, he ended up paying substantially less, getting more panels (meaning more electricity), and working with a reliable local crew — the combination that convinced him there was no reason to look elsewhere.

Sekhar Reddy B. hired Mark to install a 4.55 kW rooftop system using 325 W panels. Mark completed the install and handled the permitting, and the city approval came through without any hiccups so the whole process felt seamless. He appreciated the honest, straightforward pricing—no surprise charges showed up and the final cost matched what he expected. He walked away with a fully permitted 4.55 kW system and the clear, no-nonsense quote is what stayed with him.

Mark discovered Mother Nature Solar on Yelp after overpaying for the first half of a rooftop solar project with another contractor — fortunately only a few panels had been installed, so the budget hit stayed small. Mother Nature Solar’s quote beat four other bids he collected: while some contractors topped out at $38,000, they offered a package for under $16,000 — roughly $22,000 less. He financed the system 100% through a PACE loan with HERO, and the monthly loan payment ended up lower than the $150–$200 PG&E bills he had been paying, so savings began immediately. The installation process moved smoothly, without high‑pressure sales tactics, and the company backed the work with solid warranties. The detail that stood out most: the combination of a dramatically lower price and a finance payment that improved his monthly cash flow right away.