Solar's Smart reviews

In September 2018, fed up with SDGE’s price gouging, sjrichard decided to go solar and picked Solar’s Smart after a brother recommended them. They had Mark Miller, the owner, come out to map the best roof location and figure the exact number of panels needed for the house. Throughout the job Mark stuck to the original plan and price — no surprise fees, no messy work, and the crew left the property clean when they finished. When a small issue popped up after installation, Mark showed up and fixed it right away. What stood out was the owner’s hands-on approach and follow-through: a quoted system that actually matched the final bill and an immediate response when something needed attention.

Gary and his wife decided in April 2013 to put solar on their home. The most striking outcome: their electric bill plunged from roughly $200 or more per month to under $100 per year. He found Mark Miller of Solar Smart, who inspected the property and designed an 18-panel system. The installation required moving the service entrance and installing a new main panel, and from the moment he paid the deposit through permits and final hookup Solar Smart managed the whole process. After years and several storms the array has held up, and he now regards the installation as an excellent investment—the dramatic, sustained drop in electricity costs is the takeaway.

Sarah chose Mark to install a solar system on her home some time ago and ended up thrilled with the outcome. She discovered a contractor who paired straightforward honesty with deep technical knowledge, and who worked hard while keeping her informed at every step. She appreciated his respectful manner, clear communication, and willingness to answer questions, which made the project feel smooth rather than stressful. When neighbors ask about solar, she points them to Mark because he explains options clearly, follows through on the work, and stands behind the installation.

Dan L. found Mark on EnergySage five weeks ago and ended up with a 14.4 kW rooftop system that had been live for two days by the time he wrote. He followed up on a Saturday and Mark was on his roof with a finalized layout by Monday, and came backed up with several references—each one praised Mark and a few specifically contrasted him with other companies, noting how direct and reliable he is. Dan took an extra week to compare other vendors, but once he gave the go-ahead the whole process sprinted: they worked out conduit routing together with Mark mindful of every request, plan approval cleared in just a few days, the crew scheduled the install around his calendar, and the final inspection sailed through. The detail that set this apart for him wasn't just the speed, though—that Mark continues to monitor his energy consumption and sends practical tips to improve usage made the job feel ongoing rather than finished.

Da.mo.lando began the process on EnergySage and, five weeks later, ended up with a 14.4 kW system that had been producing for two days. They contacted Mark on a Saturday and by Monday he had walked the roof and produced a finalized layout, which set a fast tone for the whole project. After taking an extra week to compare bids and do more research, they gave the go-ahead and everything moved quickly. Mark provided plenty of references — each one praised him and some even contrasted his straightforward approach with other companies. Together they planned conduit routing and Mark paid close attention to every request; plan approval took only a few days, the crew scheduled the install around their availability, and the final inspection passed without drama. Mark continues to monitor their energy use and offers practical tips to improve consumption. The detail that sticks: a weekend inquiry turned into a roof walk by Monday and a fully operational system within five weeks, with ongoing hands-on support.

Shopping around for a rooftop system on his San Diego home with a terra-cotta roof and mountain views, mrhupp discovered a sharp contrast between the national firm and a local installer. With the big company (B.E.) he got call-center handoffs, was bounced around until a single rep finally took on the design, and waited through three attempts before a quote ever arrived — enough to walk away. He ended up with Solar's Smart and a single point of contact, Mark, who listened to usage needs, dug into his electric history, and proposed a tailored system. The contract read clearly, Mark answered every question with patience, and although he didn’t use financing, the purchasing step felt straightforward. A small installation crew personally led by Mark arrived and ran a professional, personable job. The install finished cleanly, the utilities sign-off from SDG&E came through, and the system began producing in a minimal number of days. He chose the darker panels for aesthetics — they sacrifice a little generation but “look great” against the tile roof and backdrop — and in the middle of a heat wave he’s been running A/C without worrying about runaway bills. The detail that sticks: a

Kathy S. hired Mark to install solar on her home and discovered his combination of service, product knowledge and price stood out. He moved fast — two weeks from her OK to a finished installation — and his crew worked professionally, efficiently and left the site tidy. She plans to recommend him to all her neighbors; the detail that sticks is that the whole job was completed just two weeks after she gave the go‑ahead.

Slabicki found that Mark delivered exceptional service, deep product knowledge and a very competitive price for a home solar install. They signed off and watched Mark’s team finish the job just two weeks later — a quick turnaround from go-ahead to panels in place. Mark and his crew stayed professional and top-rate throughout the work, handling the installation smoothly. They recommended him to all their neighbors and thanked Mark for the new solar system; the detail that lingered was the two-week finish from approval to completion.

Mojonnier hired Solar's Smart for a ground‑mount array siting more than 500 feet from the main panel, and the company finished the project faster than most competitors would even begin. They found Mark took charge on-site, personally supervising and doing much of the heavy lifting. The trenching was tough, but Mark tackled it and pushed the work through without complaint or extra charges despite the added expense. The crew finished on schedule, installed first‑rate components, and left no surprise fees. The detail that stuck with them was Mark’s hands‑on supervision and willingness to absorb the extra effort and cost to make a difficult, long‑distance install go smoothly.