Perk Solar reviews

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.

When DJ B. ran into a complicated solar-plus-battery layout on his San Diego home, John Perkins stepped in and took the job rather than passing it off. John and his crew handled the tricky routing, kept communications blunt and clear, jumped through the necessary hoops, and completed the install correctly. DJ noticed the difference in two places: Perk Solar priced the work fairly and competitively instead of inflating costs the way larger companies often do around federal tax credits, and the team treated electrical safety as nonnegotiable, refusing to cut corners on wiring. He’s picky about quality and walked away so satisfied with the workmanship and the straightforward approach that he plans to call Perk Solar for any future upgrades.

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.

Mark H. waited a full year to judge the system and learned more about solar than he expected. He had imagined building a makeshift setup in the basement, but ended up with a professionally designed and installed "Power Plant" that simply works. Over the year he watched Perk Solar handle every hiccup, resolve problems, and carry the project through to final completion without loose ends. The install felt flawless and the team kept the process seamless from design to turnover, leaving him relaxed about his home’s electricity. What stuck with him most was the peace of mind — after a year of real use, the follow-through and attention to detail are the moments he remembers.

Milo W. met with John and discovered a proposal that was thorough and easy to understand. He signed on, and 37 days later the system was approved and producing power — a turnaround he contrasted with larger companies that quoted two to three months. Perk Solar moved quickly, charged a better price than competitor estimates, and left the work area neat and clean. What stayed with him was having a working system in just over five weeks and a spotless job site when the crew finished.

Eric N. had solar panels installed nearly five years ago and discovered the Perk Solar crew to be personable and professional. Over that time he’s watched the system deliver steady, year-after-year reductions in his energy bills, turning the upfront purchase into what he considers a solid financial investment. What stood out to him was the combination of a helpful team and reliable savings — a pairing that led him to recommend Perk Solar to others.

Becky chose Perk Solar after a recommendation from a friend and her electrician, and right away she felt comfortable working with John, the owner. She discovered his honesty and integrity through direct interactions, and Perk Solar took responsibility for getting past a couple of inspection challenges her house presented. The installation crew delivered a tidy, well-executed job, including clean electrical runs, and the company fitted high-quality equipment backed by a solid warranty and a workmanship guarantee. She enjoys logging into the system account to watch the energy production climb — a daily reminder that the extra effort to resolve the inspection issues paid off.

Erik and Terri chose Perk Solar without shopping around after seeing three neighbors with Perk systems and hearing glowing recommendations; other neighbors who went with different installers had spotty results, even a pending lawsuit, so the referrals carried a lot of weight. He and Terri ended up with a 30-panel Perk Solar system on their property that’s already producing strong output. John, Jim, Michael and Dylan tackled a tricky placement — the ideal location for panels wasn’t the easiest — but completed the installation as planned and even boosted the home’s outdoor WiFi so monitoring works reliably, an unexpected bonus. He and Terri are still waiting for two backordered TeslaWalls, which Perk will install as soon as they arrive. For now, he and Terri are watching steady generation through the improved outdoor WiFi while they wait for the batteries.