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New Leaf Electric reviews

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New Leaf Electric
83 Reviews • 1 Location 11,039 Data Points Processed

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The Verdict

New Leaf Electric is the electrician you call when someone else's solar install goes sideways. We analyzed reviews from homeowners who hired them for everything from EV chargers to full solar arrays, and one pattern stood out: 62 reviewers singled out their workmanship as exceptional, while only 1 complained. Eric, the owner, showed up at 7 AM on a Monday to diagnose what turned out to be an AC disconnect issue unrelated to the EV charger his team had just installed. He didn't charge for it. Another homeowner watched Eric walk them through a charger troubleshooting sequence over email rather than billing for an easy service call. The follow-up support is rock-solid (41 positive mentions, 3 negative), and reviews show the crew handles permitting, HOA paperwork, and warranty claims without dumping those headaches on you. One reviewer hired them to repair a failing system after the original installer abandoned residential work. Eric diagnosed a faulty inverter the next day, processed the warranty exchange, and had the house producing power again within a week. If your priority is an installer who'll actually answer when something stops working two years from now, New Leaf is worth the slight premium over bottom-dollar quotes.

If you want the absolute lowest bid, keep shopping. But if you value an electrician who'll show up at dawn to troubleshoot your AC disconnect for free or guide you through a charger fix over email instead of billing you, the extra cost disappears fast.

3 Stories That Stood Out

1. Raj Lapsiwala
Google | Aug 7, 2023 |

Raj Lapsiwala hired New Leaf Electric to put in a home EV charger. The crew was upfront about costs and walked him through how the installation would proceed; on the scheduled day an electrician showed up on time and installed the charger cleanly with no problems. A few days later his air conditioning started acting up, so he called Eric on a Sunday, worried the new work might have caused it. Eric sent an electrician out at 7 a.m. the next morning. They checked the EV wiring — which all looked fine — then went a step beyond the original job and inspected the AC disconnect. There they found a burnt wire and replaced it. The part that stands out is the team’s weekend, early-morning response and willingness to look beyond the contracted scope to fix a hidden issue, leaving him with both the charger and a repaired AC circuit.

2. Chris Hinshaw
Google | Aug 14, 2021 |

Chris Hinshaw first turned to Eric at New Leaf five years ago when the solar array on his home stopped producing and the original installer no longer handled residential work. Eric showed up the next day, traced the problem to a bad inverter, processed the warranty exchange and installed the replacement — power restored. Years later, facing a 15‑year‑old system, he called Eric again for an upgrade. The crew delivered a higher‑producing system, and he walked away impressed with the hands‑on service, the quality of the work and the ongoing savings. What stuck with him most was the same‑day response and that Eric managed both the warranty repair and the later upgrade, leaving the system to produce noticeably more energy.

3. Ken R.
Yelp | Jul 13, 2023 |

Ken had New Leaf install solar panels, a new electrical panel, and a car-charger outlet on his home a little over a year ago and discovered at his first utility True Up that the system produced almost exactly what had been projected—enough to cover his entire electric bill for the year. He had shopped several quotes and chose New Leaf even though they weren’t the cheapest, because they offered the best overall value and a competitive price. Brad worked to secure their first-choice equipment despite supply-chain shortages, and the electrician, Nick, took time to understand how they wanted the install to look and executed it with clear expertise. When small issues popped up, Brad stayed involved and resolved them, leaving Ken with a high-quality, well-installed system that performed to expectations—a concrete outcome any buyer focused on real production numbers would notice.

Platforms Monitored

Yelp
64 Reviews · 1 Location
4.8/5
Google
19 Reviews · 1 Location
5.0/5
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Performance by Work Type

ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL
Panel upgrades and wiring for system readiness.
4.6/5
SOLAR
SOLAR
Installation, permitting, and grid connection.
4.8/5
SERVICE
SERVICE
Repairs, maintenance, and ongoing system support.
5.0/5
BATTERY
BATTERY
Energy storage for backup savings and independence.
N/A
ROOFING
ROOFING
Repair or replacement, before or after solar installation.
N/A
COMPLEX PROJECTS
COMPLEX PROJECTS
Multi-trade installations requiring co-ordination.
N/A

How We Got To Trust Score 92

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Background Check

Serving customers for 10 years

Operating longer than most installers in the market.

BBB Rating: A+

Excellent BBB standing. Strong complaint resolution.

Natural Review Patterns

Reviews were posted naturally over time.

What You Can Expect

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1. Ken R.
Yelp | Jul 13, 2023 |

Ken had New Leaf install solar panels, a new electrical panel, and a car-charger outlet on his home a little over a year ago and discovered at his first utility True Up that the system produced almost exactly what had been projected—enough to cover his entire electric bill for the year. He had shopped several quotes and chose New Leaf even though they weren’t the cheapest, because they offered the best overall value and a competitive price. Brad worked to secure their first-choice equipment despite supply-chain shortages, and the electrician, Nick, took time to understand how they wanted the install to look and executed it with clear expertise. When small issues popped up, Brad stayed involved and resolved them, leaving Ken with a high-quality, well-installed system that performed to expectations—a concrete outcome any buyer focused on real production numbers would notice.

2. Chris Hinshaw
Google | Aug 14, 2021 |

Chris Hinshaw first turned to Eric at New Leaf five years ago when the solar array on his home stopped producing and the original installer no longer handled residential work. Eric showed up the next day, traced the problem to a bad inverter, processed the warranty exchange and installed the replacement — power restored. Years later, facing a 15‑year‑old system, he called Eric again for an upgrade. The crew delivered a higher‑producing system, and he walked away impressed with the hands‑on service, the quality of the work and the ongoing savings. What stuck with him most was the same‑day response and that Eric managed both the warranty repair and the later upgrade, leaving the system to produce noticeably more energy.

3. Paul T.
Yelp | Oct 22, 2020 |

Paul T. had been meaning to write about an experience that began with a straightforward home upgrade: a new outlet and EV charger installed at his house for a competitive price. Eric, the owner, handled the installation end-to-end—installed the outlet and charger, took care of the city inspection paperwork, and left the system working so quickly that Paul was soon charging his car. The crew kept the process seamless and professional, and the craft showed in the tidy, efficient install. A few years later when the charger started acting up, Paul emailed Eric and received step-by-step troubleshooting help over email at no extra charge. Eric could have driven out and billed for a simple visit, but instead walked Paul through fixes remotely and declined payment when Paul offered. What stuck with him was that mix of competent, permit-ready installation and the owner’s willingness to help years later without turning it into a profit opportunity—a detail he mentions to friends when describing the service.

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1. Benjamin N.
Yelp | Aug 21, 2024 |

Benjamin N. has hired Eric and New Leaf for several projects, most recently an inverter installation. He found the whole job smooth from initial contact through completion, with the team finishing without surprises. He thought the price was fair and valued communication that stayed prompt and clear throughout the process. He walked away with a clean, on-time inverter swap and a reliable point of contact in Eric — the reason he keeps coming back.

2. Lee Pierce
Google | Apr 18, 2024 |

Lee Pierce discovered a problem with his home's solar system and brought in New Leaf Electric. Eric diagnosed the issue quickly, and his technicians moved in and completed a prompt repair. What stood out was how easily Eric pinpointed the fault and how fast the crew followed through, restoring the array without a prolonged back-and-forth. He plans to call them again if anything else comes up and recommends them based on that efficient, reliable response.

3. Todd Smith
Google | Jul 12, 2025 |

Todd Smith bought a new Mach E Mustang that came with a complimentary home charging station. The Ford-contracted crew botched the initial installation, turning what should have been a simple setup into one of the worst service experiences he’d had. He asked Ford to send a different team, and Ford dispatched New Leaf. New Leaf quickly identified that neither the load-management device nor the charger had been programmed properly and got the system up and running. He walked away impressed by their technical know-how, professionalism, and obvious pride in the workmanship—most notably their ability to spot and correct the programming error the first crew missed.

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1. Scott K.
Yelp | May 15, 2025 |

Scott K. hired New Leaf to install a home EV charger for his new electric car, and the unit has worked without issue. During the installation a separate device lost power, and New Leaf came back immediately to track down and fix the problem. He found the crew easy to work with, professional, and reasonably priced — but what stuck with him was the fast follow-up to restore the other device, which showed they stand behind their work.

2. Adam A
Google | Feb 12, 2025 |

Adam A discovered two baseboard heaters had quit working and called New Leaf Electric. Dave, the owner, came to the rescue—responding quickly, offering a clear ETA, and keeping steady communication from scheduling through completion. He watched Dave and the crew work: professional but approachable, taking obvious pride in a flawless repair. The team left everything tidy, demonstrated real know-how, and laid out fair, transparent pricing so there were no surprises. Adam rarely posts reviews, but this level of reliability and straightforward service felt worth sharing. He has no hesitation referring new clients and will call Dave again if anything else comes up.

3. Thomas Overton
Google | Dec 17, 2024 |

Thomas hired New Leaf through QMerit to install an EV charger at his home. Eric arrived on time, handled the wiring and mounting with steady professionalism, and delivered what he gave a 10/10 — he found Eric friendly and easy to work with. The lasting detail: a punctual, competent single-technician install, and he plans to call Eric through QMerit again.

Long-term Satisfaction

Long-term satisfaction for New Leaf Electric drops to 3.8 ★ compared to early reviews. This decline is worse than 75% of installers we looked at.

Long-term reviews carry the most weight in our methodology because they are most representative of what you should be paying for: a system that will perform for years.

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