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The Verdict
RC Energy Solutions went 10 hours on the phone with Enphase to fix a monitoring glitch left by the original installer. We analyzed nearly a hundred reviews and found a company that treats inherited solar systems—and tricky roof repairs—like their own work. They removed panels for a full reroof, tarped the house during rainstorms, then chased down a wiring error that had been wrong for years. In one case they diagnosed a ceiling leak, cut into the attic to confirm it was plumbing (not the roof), and charged nothing. We couldn't find a single complaint about workmanship across 55 mentions, and 42 reviewers singled out post-installation support. The owner shows up himself—often the next day—and stays until the problem is solved, whether that means re-flashing a ridge in heavy rain or walking you through your monitoring app at 9 p.m. (One reviewer discovered RC still answers texts a full year after the job is paid off and complete. That level of care doesn't scale, which may be exactly why it works.)
If you want the cheapest quote in town, keep shopping. But if you're inheriting a mystery solar system, facing a reroof with panels in the way, or just want an installer who'll show up next-day when something leaks, RC Energy is worth the call.
Reviews That Shaped Our Verdict
Annie discovered a sudden ceiling leak and called RC Energy Solutions; Justin arrived the same day. She watched him quickly rule out the roof, offer to climb into the attic, and then cut a small inspection hole in the ceiling so he could trace the problem. What followed felt decisive rather than speculative: he traced the moisture to a pipe leak instead of a roofing failure. His same-day response, calm professionalism and willingness to take the hands-on step of opening the ceiling made the situation feel handled with both skill and sincere care. Grateful for the clear diagnosis, she plans to hire RC Energy for the repairs and future work.
Kim C. sold her house and bought a larger one 11 miles away, and because she loved the energy efficiency of her old place she called Justin and his team again. As a two-time solar buyer with RC, she walked into a bigger project: the new home needed two air conditioners, a replacement furnace, and a solar system sized to drive the SDGE bill to zero — with the added goal that her net monthly payment for all of it match what she’d been paying SDGE. Justin came out, designed the package, and delivered a quote that hit that target; the installation ran just as smoothly the second time around. Dan, the project manager, handled timelines and communication so well that she never felt inconvenienced. A year after the job was complete and paid, a neighborhood outage fried the water heater RC had installed alongside the solar; she texted Justin, and minutes later his crew was mobilized to help, with Dan returning to the property to verify the system was back online and working perfectly. The detail that stands out: they didn’t disappear after the sale — they still answer a text and will come out to fix problems long after the invoice is closed.
Joyce discovered roof leaks during the rainy season and learned the patch job from one contractor hadn’t held up; the repairman suspected the leak was coming from the area around the home’s solar array, which meant the panels would have to come off for a proper repair. The company that originally installed the system was out of business, and other solar firms refused to touch equipment they hadn’t put in. A repairman passed along Justin’s name, and from Joyce’s first call he stepped in and took charge. Justin inspected the situation, confirmed the roof needed replacement, and agreed to remove the panels, install a new roof, then reinstall the system. Because rain persisted, he personally came out to tarp the roof until the crew could work safely. The installation crew arrived on time each day, finished the roof on schedule, and left the site tidy every evening. When the solar was back up, Joyce noticed the per-panel monitoring wasn’t reporting correctly. Justin came out the next day, spent hours on the phone with Enphase, and returned on several days to troubleshoot until the monitoring worked — tracing the problem back to an incorrect installation done years earlier. What l
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What You Can Expect
Kim went looking for a roof and solar solution for her two-story, 2,400 ft² home in the summer of 2015 and ended up choosing RC Energy Solutions after walking away from another contractor under the 72-hour cancellation clause. She and Justin renegotiated the RC bid so plywood replacement would be included, and RC proposed reusing the existing tile rather than tearing the whole roof off — swapping in new tiles only where needed — which made the project substantially cheaper. The package ended up being about $33,000 for 18 solar panels, the re-roof using her tiles, new attic insulation, and a solar tube; the crew later asked for $1,200 more to replace some wood, which she paid. She waited about six weeks for RC to begin because they had a backlog, but the actual reroofing, insulation work, and solar install took roughly ten days. The installers showed up in the height of summer — regularly 98°F — worked nonstop, cleaned up thoroughly, and stayed friendly; Dan and Shaun handled the account setup and walked her through monitoring the system. Four years on, the panels and roof are still performing well. She also learned some hard lessons about PACE lending: Ygrene’s interest can be near
Kim C. sold her house and bought a larger one 11 miles away, and because she loved the energy efficiency of her old place she called Justin and his team again. As a two-time solar buyer with RC, she walked into a bigger project: the new home needed two air conditioners, a replacement furnace, and a solar system sized to drive the SDGE bill to zero — with the added goal that her net monthly payment for all of it match what she’d been paying SDGE. Justin came out, designed the package, and delivered a quote that hit that target; the installation ran just as smoothly the second time around. Dan, the project manager, handled timelines and communication so well that she never felt inconvenienced. A year after the job was complete and paid, a neighborhood outage fried the water heater RC had installed alongside the solar; she texted Justin, and minutes later his crew was mobilized to help, with Dan returning to the property to verify the system was back online and working perfectly. The detail that stands out: they didn’t disappear after the sale — they still answer a text and will come out to fix problems long after the invoice is closed.
Lilly hired the team for a complicated, full-condo overhaul — every single window and door replaced — and they handled the job smoothly without disrupting family life. She watched the installation crew work for days in the home with her and the baby present, and they stayed tidy, punctual and unusually considerate throughout the process. Over years of working with Justin and his crew, she found their advice practical and their proposals solid, yet they never pushed a hard sell. She ended up giving them as much work as she could and already plans more projects. What stood out most was their ability to execute a large, messy renovation cleanly and respectfully in a lived-in condo with a baby around — that combination is why she keeps coming back.