SavOn Solar reviews
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The Verdict
SavOn Solar earns strong marks for installation quality, but a pattern of unresponsiveness after the sale should give you pause. One homeowner hired them to salvage a failed project from another contractor and watched the crew follow current best practices on every roof penetration. Another measured their first-year production and found it beat the original estimate, with zero leaks after a full rainy season. We found 12 mentions of project management that ran smoothly from permit to final inspection. But support after installation is inconsistent. While 6 reviews praised follow-up, we also spotted examples of communication lapses when homeowners needed post-sale help. One customer mentioned Rafael checking in a year later, which is reassuring. Then again, if a sales rep charges $15 for a quote after advertising free estimates, you have to wonder what other surprises might surface. The workmanship itself is solid. Just don't expect the same responsiveness once the panels are on your roof.
If you prioritize installation quality and can tolerate spotty post-sale communication, SavOn Solar delivers clean roof work and accurate production forecasts. But if you need ongoing support or quick answers after the install, their track record is less reassuring.
Reviews That Shaped Our Verdict
Czar R. visited the company website while shopping for a solar estimate and saw it advertised "FREE QUOTES." When a representative showed up, he discovered the firm now charges a $15 site-visit fee to provide that quote. He found the charge unnecessary given how many competitors still offer free estimates, so he declined to move forward and will only reconsider if the company drops the fee and returns to truly free quotes.
Jason spent months shopping for solar and finally committed through a broker, only to have the broker’s contractor disappear in the middle of the permitting process and stall the project for weeks. Rafael and the SavOn Solar team were brought in and immediately turned things around: they untangled the permit issues and had panels up on his San Diego roof within a few weeks. Having dug into installation techniques himself and watched the crew work, he noticed they followed current best practices, avoided shortcuts, and focused on a tidy, professional finish — the array looks clean and deliberate. He tracks production on PVOutput and his system consistently shows up as a top performer in San Diego, so the standout memory is twofold: SavOn rescued a stalled installation and delivered a neat, high-performing system.
Anthony R. measured his first-year solar output and discovered it actually beat Savon Solar’s projection — the kind of result that turns a project into a clear win. He had shopped four other companies and chose Savon because they offered the best price and seemed the most knowledgeable about the process. The crew completed the install in a single day and handled all the paperwork, city permits and inspections, which kept the project moving smoothly. After getting through the rainy season he checked the roof and found no leaks; the roof penetrations were neatly executed and well sealed. The financial impact was immediate: his monthly electric bill dropped from $225 to about $26. Buoyed by the savings, he bought an electric car and plans to call Savon back to add more panels to support the extra load — a concrete next step that underlines how well the system has performed.
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How We Got To Trust Score 77
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Unauthorized Activities
Passed screening
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Serving customers for 12 years
Operating longer than most installers in the market.
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Not BBB rated.
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What You Can Expect
Ronald shopped for a home solar system after getting a sticker-shock quote from SolarCity. He met Rafael from Savon Solar, who visited the house, laid out options, and offered a package that included more panels and cost about $6,000 less. The crew handled the install quickly and cordially; Rafael didn’t disappear after the sale but climbed on the roof and helped with the installation himself, signaling he wasn’t just a salesperson. A year after the system went live, Rafael still checks in to see how the array is performing. The most memorable part of the experience was the hands-on, ongoing involvement from the same person who sold the system — a detail that mattered more than price alone.
Anthony R. measured his first-year solar output and discovered it actually beat Savon Solar’s projection — the kind of result that turns a project into a clear win. He had shopped four other companies and chose Savon because they offered the best price and seemed the most knowledgeable about the process. The crew completed the install in a single day and handled all the paperwork, city permits and inspections, which kept the project moving smoothly. After getting through the rainy season he checked the roof and found no leaks; the roof penetrations were neatly executed and well sealed. The financial impact was immediate: his monthly electric bill dropped from $225 to about $26. Buoyed by the savings, he bought an electric car and plans to call Savon back to add more panels to support the extra load — a concrete next step that underlines how well the system has performed.
G S. found the absolute pleasure of working with Rafael Garcia, the owner of SavOn Solar, on a home solar installation. They discovered Rafael’s technical knowledge eclipsed that of other companies they’d considered, and they were especially struck by the owner’s professionalism and hands-on expertise throughout the process. The experience centered on an owner who personally guided the project and answered questions with deep industry know-how — the kind of involvement that matters when choosing a solar provider.