Perk Solar reviews
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The Verdict
Perk Solar is the rare contractor where customers come back years later to reaffirm their original recommendation. We analyzed dozens of reviews spanning seven years and found something unusual: people who installed systems in 2014 were still writing in 2019 to say they'd recommend the company again. One customer waited a full year after installation before posting, just to confirm his system really did perform as promised. That patience paid off. He now jokes about having enough power to
If you want the cheapest quote in San Diego, keep shopping. But if you want an owner-installer who'll walk you through an inverter problem over the phone for free, then show up a year later with a fair price when that unit finally dies, Perk Solar is worth the call.
Reviews That Shaped Our Verdict
Taylor W. hired Perk Solar for a residential installation in San Diego and ran into problems immediately. On the very first day the crew erupted into a screaming fight in the front yard, swearing loudly and leaving trash behind. After that chaotic start, installers repeatedly failed to show up on schedule, and Perk never contacted SDG&E to arrange the utility hookup. Taylor ended up having to chase the company for multiple return visits while major billing problems piled up. The experience culminated in a one-star review; the most consequential failure was administrative — the installer didn’t coordinate with the utility, leaving the home unconnected and tangled in billing disputes.
David hired Perk Solar to design and install a residential system 2.5 years ago and needed it finished within two weeks before a long trip; the system has performed flawlessly since. John Perkins accepted the tight window, pushed permits through, oversaw the installation and inspections, and secured SDG&E approval so the array could be turned on before David left — a job other companies hesitated to take because the panels weren’t being mounted on the house. The installation stood out for its neatness: no exposed wires or silver conduit, a cleaner look than David had seen on several relatives’ systems. After two true-up periods the system produced enough credits that he paid only about $10 in electricity over two years, even with the monthly service fee climbing; the overproduction covered nearly all the fees. He discovered that John Perkins and his team know their craft, delivering solid design, quality components and tidy workmanship. The detail that stuck with him most: impeccable, uncluttered installation combined with a near-zero two-year net bill of roughly $10.
Kevin D. screened seven different solar installers across the San Diego area before landing on Perk Solar. He met plenty of polished sales reps pushing lease deals, but Perk arrived differently: owner John Perkins of Perkins Electrical Co. showed up in person and was blunt that his smaller company didn’t offer leases — customers would need to buy the system outright. When Kevin described the exact system he wanted (after extensive research), John immediately recognized it as the kind of installation they specialize in, which eased Kevin’s skepticism enough to keep looking and compare a few more bids. Ultimately he picked Perk Solar because trust and personal rapport won out. The standout detail was concrete: Perk offered LG 300 W panels that other installers couldn’t get for under six months, and their purchase bid landed about $19,000 cheaper than the offer from Costco’s endorsed solar provider — and that price included top-tier panels and micro‑inverters. Helping a small, growing company while avoiding lease complexities felt like the right decision for their situation. Perk moved quickly on the paperwork, finalizing drawings and meeting a crucial deadline tied to County vs.
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Serving customers for 13 years
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What You Can Expect
Scott shopped several quotes around San Diego and, after a friend’s referral, landed on Perk. He found John easy to work with, offering the lowest price and inviting him to visit other homes Perk had installed so he could see the work firsthand. Scott discovered that while a few people can install panels themselves, the real value here was Perk managing the city of San Diego permitting and the SDG&E process — the paperwork and approvals that often become headaches. Perk handled all of that on his behalf. He ended up with 19 320-watt panels and a SolarEdge inverter, and in his first full year the system produced a net surplus of energy. Even with a rainy start to the follow-up year, he’s on track to do it again — the concrete outcome being that the install paid off in production, not just promises.
Anthony interviewed 10 to 15 solar companies in 2014 and quickly dismissed many as shady phone brokers who sized roofs from Google Maps and couldn’t explain what a watt was. He chose Perk Solar because they recommended the best-yielding PV layout for his east-west roof instead of pushing overpriced or obsolete equipment. Perk Solar installed a 5kW rooftop system almost two years before February 2017, and from planning through completion they kept communication clear and handled the permits, SDGE interconnection, and the necessary power panel upgrades. As of Feb 2017 he hadn’t experienced any problems with generation, efficiency, or defective components. The detail that stuck with him was Perk’s technical competence and hands-on handling of the utility and panel work, which left him with a reliably performing system nearly two years later.
Mo hired the company to do a solar plan check after having used them for an initial installation some time earlier. They sent the plans but never received any confirmation of receipt, and ended up calling, texting and emailing more than ten times to get a response. The company would occasionally reply but never committed to dates or showed any real progress, so months slipped by with no results. The contrast with their earlier responsiveness made the delay feel especially striking. The detail that stuck: after sending plans and relentless follow‑ups, Mo still had no verification and no completed work even months later.