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The Verdict
Rancho Solar is the rare contractor who treats your roof like it matters. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found zero complaints about workmanship, follow-up, or system performance. One homeowner who hired them to remove panels during a roof replacement watched the city inspector say he was happy to see such a clean job. Another customer's 2013 system has generated 7,370 more kilowatt-hours than the household used, four years in, with exactly one warranty call that Mike's crew handled promptly. What sets them apart is meticulous craftsmanship that other installers skip. Reviews consistently mention concealed conduit, careful tile flashing, and installations so clean that neighbors with panels from bigger companies notice the difference. They lift every roof tile in the panel area, re-paper and seal the deck underneath, then reset the tiles, essentially giving you a new roof section that will outlast the 25-year panel warranty. Mike monitors systems remotely and calls customers proactively when output looks off. One certified tile roof inspector hired them, then wrote a review praising the flashing work before revealing his credentials.
If you want the lowest quote in town, keep shopping. But if you care whether the conduit on your house looks like an afterthought or whether your tiles will leak in ten years, Rancho Solar's premium craftsmanship is worth the difference.
Reviews That Shaped Our Verdict
Nick T. has lived with a Rancho Solar system for three and a half years and found it performing even better than he expected. Despite a cloudy, wet winter, the system generated more kilowatt‑hours than the household used from 12/4/16 onward, and since the array was turned on 11/1/13 it produced 7,370 kWh more than the home consumed — energy he ended up selling back to SDG&E. He needed service only once; he called Mike Ganung, and Mike and his crew arrived promptly, fixed the issue efficiently, and the work was fully covered under warranty. He also relies on the clear, informative online monitoring app to track production. The detail that sticks: a single, warranty-covered service call and 7,370 kWh of surplus energy sent back to the utility.
M A. had a 10 kW system installed and discovered that Mike and his team took the extra step of coordinating the mounting brackets with their roofer so the array would be installed correctly. They valued the crew’s upfront honesty—no overpromises—and watched the team handle the whole project from start to finish at a competitive price. Inspection scheduling moved quickly because the installers stayed on top of the paperwork, not because of luck, and when the homeowner stood by for final sign-off the inspector praised the neat, clean workmanship. As a practical takeaway, M A. urged anyone doing a roof to coordinate it with their solar install rather than finishing the roof first; if an installer won’t work together with your roofer, she advised walking away.
After more than a year of research and a competitive bidding process, John W. chose Rancho Solar to install a residential solar system on his tile-roof home. He found Rancho Solar beat the competition on both price and perceived quality, but what really stood out was the finished installation: tidy workmanship with all conduit concealed so the roof and walls look uncluttered — a sharp contrast to neighboring homes with exposed conduit, disconnects, and junction boxes. From the start Mike insisted on a clean aesthetic and even pointed out flaws on nearby installations that concerned him. The array has been performing so well that, after five or six electric bills, the system consistently produces more energy than the household uses and the bills have dropped to under $2 a month. Southern California Edison shows hours banked as they head into the hottest part of the year, and the numbers project a net-zero year over a 12-month period. Monitoring production through the company’s website and phone app has become a bit of a hobby. Mike and his crew turned up on time, stayed courteous and careful, and left the site clean each day. The tile roofer who removed and reset the tiles also,
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What You Can Expect
Clive turned to Rancho Solar in 2009 for his first rooftop installation — a 2.2 kW system — and watched the crew finish on schedule. The array performed as promised, keeping the household in tier 1 rates, which made the whole experience feel straightforward and reliable. When he bought a Chevy Volt in 2015, he shopped around for an expansion but came back to Rancho Solar because their price was competitive and he trusted their track record. The additional capacity went up on time with no fuss and no problems. The lasting impression: two separate jobs, six years apart, both delivered on schedule and trouble-free, and the original system kept doing its job of preserving tier 1 billing.
Linda hired Rancho Solar for a recent home solar installation and watched Mike and his crew run the project from start to finish. Mike handled the plans and permits with the county and SDG&E, offered a fair bid, and the team finished the work on schedule with professional workmanship. She appreciated not having to chase the paperwork or endure delays—the crew kept the job moving and left things tidy. The detail that stuck with her was how Mike managed all the county and SDG&E permitting, so she never had to deal with that paperwork herself.
Sigurd K. turned to Rancho Solar, run by owner Mike, when he needed three separate solar installations over time. He returned to them because each job wrapped up with a quick turnaround and consistent, clear communication. He appreciated dealing with a local, owner-led company instead of a big corporation, and found their pricing competitive. After three installs, the detail that lingered for him was the personal, hands-on service from Mike combined with reliable execution.