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The Verdict
Sbrega Electric stands out for completing solar work quickly without cutting corners. We found 27 mentions of workmanship quality with zero negative comments. One homeowner described Tom arriving on a Sunday morning with tools and parts in hand, refusing to leave until every detail was perfect. Another noted the crew's systematic approach: they diagnosed a tricky pool-equipment outlet, fixed it carefully, and charged a price so reasonable the customer called them back for additional work. Reviews consistently highlight Tom's willingness to explain options in plain language and his persistence in resolving post-install questions. In one case, he returned multiple times to ensure the homeowners understood their new system. The single serious complaint involved a backup battery that failed within a year, with the customer waiting nine months for a replacement while receiving vague updates. That's a legitimate concern if battery backup is your priority. But across dozens of reviews, the pattern is clear: fast quotes, clean installs, and follow-up that doesn't disappear after the check clears.
If you want an installer who'll show up on a Sunday with the right parts and won't leave until the job is done right, Sbrega is a strong choice. Just confirm upfront how warranty claims on batteries are handled.
3 Stories That Stood Out
Shellena had family in town for the weekend when an electrical problem popped up, and Thomas and his wife answered the call. She watched Thomas arrive Sunday morning with tools and replacement parts already packed, friendly and nonjudgmental about her own attempts; he offered practical fixes and suggestions instead of criticism. He repaired the issue, sketched out quotes for future work, and wrapped everything up in about two hours. She even offered to help with some finishing touches to speed his trip home, but he insisted on completing every detail before he left. As a local company, they left the impression of caring about customers and quality workmanship — what stuck with her most was the same-day Sunday fix and the technician’s unwillingness to leave anything undone.
Victor decided to go solar after learning he could get a system with $0 upfront, no out-of-pocket expense, and a federal tax rebate, and that his monthly payment would be lower than his current PG&E bill. He researched thoroughly—reading reviews, checking licenses, and peppering representatives with questions (even ones he already knew the answers to) before settling on Sbrega Electric. From the first phone call, Tom Sbrega walked him through the options with patience, then came out to the house to measure the roof, inspect the property, and sit down with him and his wife—an in-person approach Victor contrasted with other companies that only sent estimates from photos and email. The project isn’t fully complete yet—waiting on the county inspector—but through analysis, estimating, permitting and the build-out he felt comfortable and never rushed. The installation crew—Ray, Augie and team—showed up on time, worked efficiently and courteously, and left a notably clean, detail-oriented worksite. The standout detail that made the decision feel right: an owner who personally visited and measured the home plus a crew that treated the property with exceptional care; he plans to update the,
Valerie Anderson had a backup battery added to her solar system, but within a year the battery failed. She has waited nine months for Sbrega to replace it and has been met with the runaround and almost no communication. After paying extra for the backup, she remains unable to use it and feels stuck without the redundancy she paid for. The detail that stands out for future buyers: nearly a year after the fault, there’s still no replacement and no clear timeline from the company.
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What You Can Expect
A few years ago Doug installed a solar-plus-battery system on his home and has been very pleased with the outcome. He found the company's recommendations clear and easy to follow — they explained what to install and why — and he appreciated prompt communication both before and after the sale. Delivery and installation arrived on schedule, and the system has performed reliably: the battery carries the household through outages, and even with heavy AC use in summer he consistently ends up with a negative PGE bill each month. The most memorable takeaway is the combination of dependable backup power and real monthly utility credits.
Tom hired Sbrega Electric to put solar on his home and found their installer deeply knowledgeable and analytical. He appreciated that the installer was clearly passionate about solar, kept up with the latest technology and market changes, and could answer every topic he uncovered in his own heavy research. When the project hit a snag — the manufacturer shipped a faulty inverter — the installer kept pressing the vendor, spent extra time troubleshooting, and made multiple trips to the house until a replacement arrived and the system was completed as quickly as possible. Because of that follow-through they finished the installation despite the delay. He has recommended Sbrega to friends, and one friend who used them had an equally positive outcome. What stuck with him was the installer's relentless follow-through: showing up, troubleshooting on-site, and pushing the vendor until the inverter issue was resolved.
In 2021 Bill Delaney purchased a 23-panel PV array coupled with four batteries. He worked directly with owner Tom Sbrega, who took charge of procurement, permitting, the physical installation and ongoing warranty coordination, so Bill had a single point of contact from start to finish. Tom stayed reachable by phone or text and answered questions promptly, and the crew completed a professional install that Bill says looks sharp. Warranty work is handled through Sbrega Electric, and what stood out most for Bill was having the owner personally manage every step and remain directly available — a level of hands-on care that gave him confidence about the system and its future service.
This homeowner shopped for a residential solar solution and worked with Tom at Sbrega Electric, who laid out multiple system options and guided them to the setup that best matched their needs. The installation arrived on schedule and the crew acted professionally throughout the job. After the system went live, Tom answered follow-up questions quickly and even returned in person to walk them through operation and verify everything was performing correctly. They planned to recommend Sbrega Electric to friends and family considering solar, and what lingered most was having a single, engaged contact who stayed with the project until they felt confident using the system.
Victor decided to go solar after learning he could get a system with $0 upfront, no out-of-pocket expense, and a federal tax rebate, and that his monthly payment would be lower than his current PG&E bill. He researched thoroughly—reading reviews, checking licenses, and peppering representatives with questions (even ones he already knew the answers to) before settling on Sbrega Electric. From the first phone call, Tom Sbrega walked him through the options with patience, then came out to the house to measure the roof, inspect the property, and sit down with him and his wife—an in-person approach Victor contrasted with other companies that only sent estimates from photos and email. The project isn’t fully complete yet—waiting on the county inspector—but through analysis, estimating, permitting and the build-out he felt comfortable and never rushed. The installation crew—Ray, Augie and team—showed up on time, worked efficiently and courteously, and left a notably clean, detail-oriented worksite. The standout detail that made the decision feel right: an owner who personally visited and measured the home plus a crew that treated the property with exceptional care; he plans to update the,
After being turned away by SolarCity and SunRun because his roof was too steep, Solar in Coarsegold found Tom Sprega to handle the job. He discovered that Tom was willing to design and install a ground‑mounted system when the big companies wouldn’t, and Tom worked with him throughout the process—listening to suggestions and even implementing some homeowner ideas into the layout. He walked away with a system that fit his site and preferences, installed by someone who clearly knew his stuff, and at a price he considered very fair. The memorable detail: Tom’s readiness to do a ground mount and incorporate the homeowner’s ideas when others wouldn’t.
Helen V. ended up at Sbrega after a messy start with another installer that left her project in disarray. She watched Sbrega move quickly to install a solar system and pick up the pieces, taking over the job with clear expertise. The crew didn’t just mount panels — they handled extra items and troubleshooting so everything worked smoothly, and their service came across as professional, helpful and fair. What stuck with her was the hands-on follow-through: Crystal, Tom and the rest of the crew stepped in, finished the job properly, and smoothed the whole transition.
Victor U. hired Sbrega Electric for another home project — a generator installation — and watched the crew deliver a clean, professional job finished on schedule. He walked away repeatedly impressed by Tom Sbrega and his team’s work ethic and honesty; Tom showed a hands-on, collaborative approach throughout the process. Victor included before-and-after photos that highlight the thoughtful details: a neat floor border, a purpose-built generator pad, and rock-filled drainage around the unit. The installer also mounted the generator to withstand wind gusts and raised it off the ground to guard against rain and flooding — the kind of practical, weather-ready touches that stick with a homeowner.
Carole experienced a sudden drop in her home's solar output and called Sbrega Electric. Technicians diagnosed the problem, replaced a failed inverter, and added internet output so she could monitor system performance in real time. Rudy arrived on time and worked with an obvious focus on getting the system right for the customer, while Tom Sbrega jumped in quickly to coordinate the job and keep things moving efficiently. She ended up with restored production and live monitoring — the ability to watch output in real time is the detail that stuck with her and is why she plans to call them again.
Long-term Satisfaction
Recent customers rate Sbrega Electric 4.8 ★
Long-term reviews carry the most weight in our methodology because they are most representative of what you should be paying for: a system that will perform for years.