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North Valley Solar Power reviews
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The Verdict
North Valley Solar Power delivers what most installers just promise: a fast, drama-free installation with a team that actually answers your questions. We analyzed hundreds of reviews and found one homeowner who shopped for an entire year before choosing North Valley, then watched the company finish the job in under a month, from signed contract to live system. Another had the install crew walk them through every component on the wall and roof before leaving, explaining exactly how the panels, battery, and electrical panel work together. The standout pattern is post-sale support. We couldn't find a single negative comment about their follow-up service, and 95 reviewers went out of their way to praise it. The second distinctive strength is project management: 82 reviewers mentioned seamless coordination from quote to permission to operate, with timelines that beat the industry average. One customer was told by competitors to expect three to five months for PTO, but North Valley hit it in four weeks. (The install crew also apparently doesn't leave a single piece of trash behind, which is rarer than you'd think.)
If you want the cheapest quote in town, keep shopping. But if you value a local company that picks up the phone after installation and finishes the project in weeks instead of months, North Valley is the safer bet.
Reviews That Shaped Our Verdict
Scott Leonhard began the process with Jake Blevans and discovered that every promise and detail made before the install was honored — and the same follow-through continued after the panels were in place. He walked through the project watching commitments met at each step and received post-install support that matched the original assurances. The detail that stuck with him: a representative who actually delivers on his word from first conversation through completion and aftercare.
Rick watched a crew take charge of a full rooftop solar install — they laid out what would happen before a single screw was turned and then, when the work finished, walked him through every component. He learned how the rooftop panels, the wall‑mounted backup battery and the new electrical panel fit together and what each piece does. The team left the property spotless, not a scrap of trash, and he walked away impressed by the combination of clear explanations, hands‑on demonstration and impeccable cleanup — the post‑install walkthrough and tidy finish stuck with him.
James Dingle spent a year comparing solar companies and prepping his ranch-style home by replacing the roof and electrical panel before he landed on North Valley Solar Power and owner Jake Bevans. He and his wife already knew the hardware they wanted — 20 Mission Solar 410 W panels and a high-capacity Tesla Powerwall 3 — and turned down Enphase because its batteries didn’t meet their capacity needs. Jake sketched a system to match their summer loads (they’d been paying about $500 a month to PG&E during hot months) and focused on a practical design rather than a sales pitch. He answered questions late in the evenings, explained how systems work, and recommended battery settings to maximize savings. A few days after signing, North Valley did a site survey; about a week after the engineering audit they installed the array in a single day. The longest stretch was waiting for inspections: a pre-inspection sailed through, the city inspector came out after a couple of weeks, and three days later PG&E issued Permission to Operate. True to Jake’s promise, the system was up and running within a month — noticeably faster than other companies warned (some said three months or more). Warranties
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How We Got To Trust Score 97
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Serving customers for 3 years
Newer than most installers in the market.
BBB Rating: NR
Poor BBB standing. Significant complaints.
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What You Can Expect
Vibha M hired North Valley for a residential rooftop solar install and found the whole process remarkably smooth. Tony walked her through the options and timelines in a way that removed any guesswork, and on installation day the crew worked so efficiently she barely noticed the job being done. A year after the panels went live she hasn’t encountered any problems — the system is performing as expected — and what stood out most was how professional and unobtrusive the experience felt from start to finish.
Corina met Eric Dilday when he was canvassing her neighborhood and didn’t rush her decision. She put him through a lot of questions, and he answered each one with patience and clear, practical explanations. He kept checking in over the next two years until she finally felt ready to pull the trigger on a solar system—something she now wishes she’d done much sooner. What stuck with her was Eric’s transparency and obvious expertise; she trusts him with her solar setup, has referred him to family, friends and clients, and keeps his number on speed dial for anything that comes up.
Rick watched a crew take charge of a full rooftop solar install — they laid out what would happen before a single screw was turned and then, when the work finished, walked him through every component. He learned how the rooftop panels, the wall‑mounted backup battery and the new electrical panel fit together and what each piece does. The team left the property spotless, not a scrap of trash, and he walked away impressed by the combination of clear explanations, hands‑on demonstration and impeccable cleanup — the post‑install walkthrough and tidy finish stuck with him.