RC Solar & Roofing reviews
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The Verdict
RC Energy Solutions tackles the jobs bigger installers won't touch, and they deliver. We found a company that routinely handles complex projects requiring multiple trades (solar, roofing, HVAC, windows) and finishes them on schedule without the chaos you'd expect from coordinating that many moving parts. One homeowner hired them for a full reroof with solar panel removal and reinstallation, plus window replacements and new skylights, all of which wrapped in under three weeks with zero cleanup complaints. Another locked into San Diego's NEM 2 program literally one day before the deadline after Tesla and several national installers had turned down the job entirely. The workmanship pattern stands out most: 19 reviews mention installation quality, and not one describes sloppy work or corners cut. When crews discovered hidden dry rot under an old roof (a nightmare scenario for any homeowner), Justin provided transparent re-quotes and walked the customer through each repair step rather than burying costs in change orders. Reviews consistently cite owner Justin's weekend check-ins and same-day responses to system questions years after installation. If you want an installer who'll max out your panel tilt on a callback visit because you asked, this is that rare crew.
If you need basic solar on a simple roof, you'll find cheaper quotes. But if your project involves coordinating a reroof, HVAC upgrade, and solar all at once, or if past installers have walked away from your job, RC Energy's track record for handling complexity without drama justifies the premium.
Reviews That Shaped Our Verdict
Tommy hired RC Energy to completely re-roof his very old house — a full replacement that also required removing and reinstalling the solar array RC had put on years earlier for the previous owner. What stuck with him most wasn’t the initial estimate but the follow-through: after a storm revealed water damage in the ceiling, Justin and his crew showed up to tarp the roof, ran water tests to isolate the leak, re-caulked suspect areas to prevent further damage, and laid out proposed permanent fixes while continuing to answer questions and follow up. Before that, Tommy shopped multiple bids and found RC’s price competitive; scheduling matched the quotes and the team hit the estimated completion window. When the crew removed the old roof they discovered a botched job by the prior owners that required extra work and a re-quote — Justin walked them through the issue openly and kept the site clean and organized at the end of each day. The lasting impression: a tidy, predictable reroofing job paired with hands-on problem solving and ongoing communication after the rain exposed a hidden problem.
Yolian Ignatov needed a local company to install solar panels on his home after several big installers, including Tesla, declined the job — RC Energy Solutions agreed to take it on. He discovered the owner, Justin, stayed personally involved through the process, even calling on weekends to keep everything moving. The standout moment came when Justin locked him into SDG&E’s NEM 2 program literally a day before the deadline, a timing move that secures the export arrangement going forward. Although the quote ran slightly higher than Tesla’s, he ended up with a stronger hardware choice: individual per-panel inverters instead of a single central inverter, which improves panel-level performance and makes future maintenance easier. The installation crew finished the whole job in one day with careful workmanship, then returned to adjust the array to a steeper tilt at his request. RC Energy also honored its $1,000 referral payout. He walked away with a well-executed install, a last-minute NEM 2 lock-in, and a platform built for better long-term performance — concrete details that set this experience apart.
justingamble1 pitched a large spring 2021 renovation on their Carlsbad ranch: a full roof replacement plus a modern solar install and new windows and doors. They chose RC Energy after a competitive bid process because the company came in lowest and the project lead, Justin, laid out timelines and costs clearly up front. The scope included a tear-off and full re-roof with new underlayment and concrete tiles, extensive wood repair for dry rot and previous termite damage, full fascia replacement and painting, an 18-panel PV array with electrical/RMA work, a new sliding glass door, three kitchen windows, and two solar-powered skylights that transformed a previously dark living room. The extra charge for wood repairs arrived as expected given the unexpected carpentry hours, and the crew led by Ivan delivered high-quality finish work. New Amerimax windows and doors combined with the roof and fascia to give the house a noticeably modern curb appeal. Communication stayed tight throughout—Justin alerted them before each major step—and the whole job wrapped in about two to three weeks. Solar flipped on in May/June, and the most striking outcome was seeing the electric bill fall to almost nil
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Planning to add a pool and cover both current and future power needs, Must Dash For a Cure picked RC Energy Solutions to install solar on their family home. They discovered Justin could accurately anticipate how many panels the house would need by digging into their utility bills and even benchmarking against other customers’ usage—so the system was sized with the pool in mind rather than just today’s demand. After installation the crew treated the home respectfully, stayed polite and on schedule, and everything unfolded as promised. When questions came up, the team answered quickly by phone and never made them feel like an interruption. Two years later the system continues to meet expectations, and they appreciate that RC Energy Solutions also offers other home-efficiency options. The detail that stood out: the installer’s forward-looking panel count based on real customer data, not just a single bill, which left them confident the array would handle both present needs and the planned pool.
Marie chose RC Solar & Roofing for a recent home solar installation after comparing two other companies and following a friend’s recommendation. She worked directly with Justin and found him reliable, responsive and professional — someone who took a personalized, down-to-earth, common-sense approach and handled questions with genuine kindness. The project moved smoothly under that hands-on attention, and she gave the company a five-star endorsement. What stuck with her most was how Justin turned a potentially stressful purchase into a straightforward, respectful experience.
Yolian Ignatov needed a local company to install solar panels on his home after several big installers, including Tesla, declined the job — RC Energy Solutions agreed to take it on. He discovered the owner, Justin, stayed personally involved through the process, even calling on weekends to keep everything moving. The standout moment came when Justin locked him into SDG&E’s NEM 2 program literally a day before the deadline, a timing move that secures the export arrangement going forward. Although the quote ran slightly higher than Tesla’s, he ended up with a stronger hardware choice: individual per-panel inverters instead of a single central inverter, which improves panel-level performance and makes future maintenance easier. The installation crew finished the whole job in one day with careful workmanship, then returned to adjust the array to a steeper tilt at his request. RC Energy also honored its $1,000 referral payout. He walked away with a well-executed install, a last-minute NEM 2 lock-in, and a platform built for better long-term performance — concrete details that set this experience apart.