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San Diego County Solar reviews
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The Verdict
San Diego County Solar does what they promise. We analyzed over a hundred reviews and couldn't find a single complaint about project management, workmanship, or follow-up support. One customer had their original installer vanish mid-warranty, called ten companies for help, got three callbacks, and only San Diego County Solar chased down a replacement inverter and installed it the day it arrived. Another watched the team run all conduit through the attic instead of across the exterior walls just to keep the install looking clean. The company earns its reputation through small decisions that reveal priorities. Reviews mention owners showing up on job sites, sales staff returning two years later to help troubleshoot WiFi connections, and installers diagnosing a failed breaker during install then driving to Home Depot for a replacement without billing extra. Fifty-three reviews specifically praised the no-pressure sales process and patient explanations of net metering, and 124 mentioned quality workmanship with zero negative comments. The humor writes itself when one couple admits their dogs loved the installation crew.
If you want the absolute lowest quote, you might find one elsewhere. But if you value a local company where the owner answers your call years later and the crew treats your roof like it's their own, the modest premium pays off.
Reviews That Shaped Our Verdict
Michael S. had a self-installed solar array on his San Diego home when, three years in, the inverter failed. After calling ten local solar companies and hearing back from only three, he connected with SDCS, who stood out for their responsiveness. Technicians arrived quickly, diagnosed the faulty inverter, ordered a warranty replacement and installed it as soon as the part arrived. They kept checking in afterward and stayed on the problem until everything was stable. Roy earned a special mention for being flexible and moving things along so the system was back online as fast as possible — what lingered with him was that, when most companies were silent, SDCS actually followed through end-to-end.
Duncan P partnered with San Diego County Solar to add rooftop panels and a backup battery to his home, and he came away extremely pleased. He worked with the team to map out his household energy needs, and they designed a custom system that fit his usage and roof layout. The project proposal documents arrived clear, detailed, and easy to follow, which made decisions straightforward. The crew managed every phase — design, permitting, installation, and securing permission to operate — and kept him updated throughout. A few minor delays popped up, but the team handled them with professionalism and transparency. The installers did excellent work and left a neat, clean-looking setup; what stood out most was the extra care they took to run the electrical wiring through the attic so there are no visible conduits on the roof or exterior. He appreciated both the product and the way the team executed the project, and the hidden wiring detail is what lingered as the sign of their craftsmanship.
Tyler went shopping for a rooftop solar system and discovered San Diego County Solar stood out for being unusually upfront about NEM 3.0 and financing. He had been stuck for months trying to get his HOA to approve the install, but Seth picked up the phone, cleared the hold-up the same day, and the crew was able to schedule the work less than a week later. The installation team — Ian, Tim (with a beard), Tim (without a beard) — and Roy handled everything smoothly: they answered every question, honored a request to stay masked inside the house, worked around Tyler and his husband’s schedules for a brief power outage on day two, and even involved them in small choices like paint color and breaker placement. The crew left the home cleaner than they found it, something Tyler had never experienced with a contractor, and the dogs loved the installers. Roy lined up the inspection for the Monday after install, SDG&E authorized turn-on the same day, and the whole run from Day 1 to PTO took six days. Tyler noticed there was no pushy sales pitch, no gimmicky offers, and no high-APR loan pressure — just clear information, hands-on support after installation (Seth offered to help with questions,
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What You Can Expect
Jenny had SD County Solar install panels on her rental home about a year ago and deliberately waited a full year before commenting so she could confirm performance over time. She chose the company after meeting with Seth Tilley, who sat down with her and patiently walked through every detail, repeating and clarifying anything she didn’t understand. The installation itself moved efficiently, handled by experienced crews, and her early worry about putting panels on a new roof eased when heavy rains came with no leaks. Over the past year she could reach out with questions and consistently got quick answers; the team emphasized careful installation and protecting their reputation rather than using pressure tactics. Instead of gimmicks, she encountered knowledgeable salespeople with long industry experience. Her clearest takeaway: a patient, thorough sales process and a watertight roof after storms — the kind of practical reassurance someone installing panels on a new roof really wants.
Two years before moving into their current house, C H. had San Diego County Solar out to inspect a roof and found the team unusually candid — Seth, the sales director, told them the roof wasn’t in good enough shape for panels and spent time explaining why. When they closed on a new place with a metal roof, they reached back out to Seth and discovered he quickly devised a workable approach to handle the special mounting needs a metal roof demanded. Throughout the project Seth stayed on top of details, answered questions, and kept the homeowners updated, while the installation crew arrived on time and worked efficiently. Even after the final inspection, Seth remained available to follow up. The standout element was the combination of upfront honesty two years earlier and the practical problem‑solving that made solar possible on a metal roof — plus consistent post‑installation support that sealed the experience.
A few years after putting panels on her roof, Ly realized she needed to add more capacity and, after a friend’s recommendation, reached out to SD County Solar. Seth and his install crew turned up knowledgeable and spent time helping her understand the system instead of just selling, installing, and leaving. When they discovered an older panel was broken, they tracked down the original manufacturer, handled the warranty claim and installed a replacement at no cost. That hands-on follow-through felt genuinely above and beyond. She left impressed by the team’s pride in their work and the way they stood behind the system.