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Sol R Us Electrical Engineering reviews
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The Verdict
Sol R Us delivered a full solar install in 31 days from first contact, including permits, city inspection, and net-metering approval. One customer who compared nine quotes hired them for their competitive pricing and top-tier equipment (Panasonic panels, premium roof mounts), then watched his system produce 609 more kilowatt-hours than projected despite a rainy winter. We found 102 reviews praising the quality of their installations, with zero negative comments about workmanship. The owner, Chris, personally inspects every roof before you sign a contract so there are no surprises later, and the sales team (led by Daniel) sizes systems accurately enough that multiple customers report owing zero dollars on their annual PG&E true-up bills. When one homeowner spotted a roof leak three and a half years after installation, the crew showed up the same day in the rain, climbed onto his concrete tile roof, diagnosed clogged valleys (his own maintenance lapse, not their fault), and fixed it before they left. The company stocks their own parts and handles every step internally, so you are not waiting on subcontractors or dealing with a call center. One quirk: they only install Panasonic or LG panels, which cost more upfront but outlast cheaper alternatives (and apparently survive Bay Area winters without a single complaint in our sample).
If you want the cheapest quote on the block, you may find a lower bid. But if you value a system that produces more energy than promised, a sales consultant who returns calls years after closing the deal, and a crew that will fix your roof valleys in a rainstorm long after warranty obligations expire, the premium is negligible.
Reviews That Shaped Our Verdict
Bill W. shopped three bids and picked Sol R Us to add solar to his ranch-style home just over three years ago because they offered the best price and could install the system within weeks. He discovered Daniel’s energy calculations were spot-on: during summer he cools the house and ends up with a “zero” PG&E bill, leaving him to pay only for gas in winter. More than three years after the install a small leak showed up; with a concrete tile roof he assumed the panels had caused damage. Louis and his crew arrived the same day in the rain, climbed onto the roof, diagnosed clogged roof valleys from poor maintenance, and repaired the problem before they left. The quick, hands-on service in bad weather — fixing the issue on the spot even though it wasn’t their fault — is the detail he still remembers.
L. C. began with a phone consultation for a residential rooftop system and ended up describing a five-star experience from first call to final paperwork. They talked with Daniel, who took his time, answered every question without pressure, and helped shape a plan that felt right — the quote that followed was competitive and motivated an immediate decision to move forward. It took about a month for the contract to arrive, and everything matched what they had agreed on, so signing felt straightforward. About a week after that, Chris, the owner, came out for a site visit to confirm the roof and the plans; he arrived calm and knowledgeable. Installation happened roughly a month later: a team of five to seven people showed up on time, wore masks, practiced distancing, and worked with tight coordination. The full install wrapped in roughly four hours, and Eddie even offered to paint the conduit to match the exterior. Daniel returned the same day to inspect and answer any lingering questions. The crew completed a sub-panel upgrade the next day — Colby, the electrician, had been meticulous, showing up a day earlier to review the setup and, during the upgrade, corrected an existing run‑
Alex D. sent 23 friends and family to SolRus after his own system outperformed expectations — that referral tally is the clearest sign of how strongly he felt about the whole experience. He followed a coworker’s lead to meet SolRus, dug into six bids because he wanted to get into the weeds before committing, and ended up picking them for a residential install on a house with a brand-new roof. He worked with Chris, Daniel and Arielle through the process. Wary of contractors who won’t specify equipment, he appreciated that SolRus laid out the panel, inverter and roof-mount models — he judged all of it as premium and noted the price was competitive. Concerned about roof damage after putting on a new roof, he climbed into the attic a few times during heavy winter rains and found no leaks. Daniel recommended oversizing the array by about 20% to prepare for an eventual electric vehicle and rising household usage; the system ended up producing 609 kWh more than Daniel projected from June 2022 through May 2023 despite a rainy, cloudy winter. Over that year he was a net exporter by 1,818 kWh, and PG&E owed him $154.72 on the first annual true-up. Because he’s still on NEM 2.0 and with 1
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Bill W. shopped three bids and picked Sol R Us to add solar to his ranch-style home just over three years ago because they offered the best price and could install the system within weeks. He discovered Daniel’s energy calculations were spot-on: during summer he cools the house and ends up with a “zero” PG&E bill, leaving him to pay only for gas in winter. More than three years after the install a small leak showed up; with a concrete tile roof he assumed the panels had caused damage. Louis and his crew arrived the same day in the rain, climbed onto the roof, diagnosed clogged roof valleys from poor maintenance, and repaired the problem before they left. The quick, hands-on service in bad weather — fixing the issue on the spot even though it wasn’t their fault — is the detail he still remembers.
George had solar panels installed on his home about 18 months ago, and what stuck with him was how responsive Daniel, the salesperson, remained long after the sale. The installation itself went smoothly, and post-install customer service stayed excellent. Daniel kept answering questions and following up many months after he "closed the deal," so he continued to feel supported well after the system went live. The concrete takeaway: a tidy installation plus a named salesperson who stays reachable months after sign-off.
Alex waited more than a year after his SolRus installation — holding off until after his first PG&E annual true-up — before writing, wanting the full picture. Referred by a former co-worker whose rooftop he inspected and who had worked with Chris, Daniel and Arielle, he dug into six bids and picked SolRus because they specified high-quality components at the best price he could find: panels, inverters and even roof mounts that other companies either left unspecified or priced far higher for inferior gear. He worried about a brand-new roof being damaged, so he checked the attic through heavy winter rains and found no leaks. He asked Daniel to oversize the system by 20% in anticipation of buying an EV, and the array beat expectations — producing 609 kWh more than projected from June 2022 through May 2023 despite a rainy season. That performance left him a net exporter of 1,818 kWh for the year and earned a $154.72 credit on the first true-up, and because he’s grandfathered under NEM 2.0 and rates have increased, he now expects a roughly 3.5-year payback. He warns shoppers to be careful of aggressive lease and PPA pitches — deals he views as heavily weighted toward the seller — and he