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SCORE
97
#4 of 52
solar installers
in San Jose
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43 reviews,
5.0
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What Stood Out

Solar Ease's story in 3 reviews.
Yelp
Lowenn P.
May 28, 2025

Steve installed our solar panels a few years ago, and I couldn't be happier with the work he did. He pays incredible attention to detail, ensuring everything is done to the highest standard rather than rushing through the job. Steve truly goes above and beyond, accommodating all of my requests with care and professionalism. He typically came every day to check the work done by his own team, and sometimes, does the work himself. On top of that, his pricing is reasonable. I've been recommending Steve to everyone who asks me for a reliable and skilled solar installer.

Yelp
Alan W.
Sep 11, 2015

Just had my solar panels installed this summer and I am loving it! I shopped around through quite a bit of solar companies, including the big name ones, but very very few actually install on metal roofs. What I like about Steve is that he could guarantee the warranty on my roof would not void, since it was necessary to take the roof apart to put in brackets for the panels. He worked closely with my Roofing company, westshore Roofing, to undergo a smooth installation. It was the piece of mind he gave me that I really appreciate. He was super easy to work with, accommodating of my schedule, and went over 100 percent of what was asked of him. He left no mess, and the panels look wonderful. I already see my electric bill is in the negative and I look forward to next year's "payment". Update: it's 2018, 3 years later, and I like how Steve still checks up on my solar panels. He would call me to ask how the panels are going because he notices on his end there may have been a blip with the solar output. Turns out the receiver that describes output just needed a stronger wifi connection. The fact that Steve still checks up and makes sure all is going well with panels really says a lot about his customer service. I really appreciate the work he puts in with his customers.

Yelp
pat n.
Jan 30, 2014

Steve came out and did a site inspection of our home with the hope of having the system pay for itself in 5 years. There are tons of trees around my house so it turned out to be challenge. I asked Steve to work with Done Right Roofing as they had installed my roof earlier and I trusted them to make sure there would be no leaks. Steve ended up designing custom rails for 8 of my panels so that they would angle properly to catch the sun. What would have been the best spot for solar production had a huge walnut tree in front of it so Steve had to adjust his install in a different area. Steve has a great attention to detail. I thought the job was done but found him up on the roof a week later because he didn't like the way some part of it looked so he was up there making it pretty. I've had my panels now for two years and in that time I cut down the walnut tree. I asked Steve to come back and see if moving the panels from one section to the front would be worthwhile. It was. I am glad I had him move them as I will probably have this stuff paid off in less than 5 years now. I would definitely recommend Solar Ease to anyone looking to equip their house with solar.

Performance by Work Type

SOLAR

SOLAR

Installation, permitting, and grid connection.

5.0
ROOFING

ROOFING

Repair or replacement, before or after solar installation.

4.9
ELECTRICAL

ELECTRICAL

Panel upgrades and wiring for system readiness.

5.0
BATTERY

BATTERY

Energy storage for backup savings and independence.

Insufficient data
SERVICE

SERVICE

Repairs, maintenance, and ongoing system support.

Insufficient data
COMPLEX PROJECTS

COMPLEX PROJECTS

Multi-trade installations requiring co-ordination.

Insufficient data

How We Got To 97

1. Aggregate

We tracked down every review for this company on the internet.

Yelp logoYelp
43 reviews,
5.0
SolarReviews logoSolarReviews
EnergySage logoEnergySage
BBB logoBBB
Google logoGoogle

2. Weight

We weight each review based on how useful it is for new customers.

Up-Weighted
41Verified customers
3Long-term customers
5Recent
0Complaints
Down-Weighted
0Unfair
0Empty
2Shoppers

3. Analyze

We analyzed each review for five signals of work quality.

Sales Conduct100% positive
Workmanship95% positive
Project Management100% positive
Post-Sale Support100% positive
Value100% positive

4. Screen

We screened the company for other signals not captured by star ratings.

Serving customers for 14 years
BBB Rating: A+
Natural Review Patterns
Licensed Contractor

5. Score + Rank

We combined everything into a score and rank against the market.

TRUST
SCORE
97

Clean Record

Screening for serious allegations from verified customers about solar/battery work.

Unauthorized Activities

Passed screening

We checked for:
Unauthorized charges
Undisclosed loans
Identity theft
Forged signatures
Fake contracts
Falsified permits

Misleading Claims

Passed screening

We checked for:
Bait & switch
Overstated savings
Hidden fees
Misrepresented specs
False performance
Misleading warranty

Background Check

What reviews alone do not reveal about the company's track record and business practices.

Serving customers for 14 years

Among the longest-standing installers in the market.

BBB Rating: A+

Excellent BBB standing. Strong complaint resolution.

Natural Review Patterns

Reviews were posted naturally over time.

Licensed Contractor

A valid contractor license is on record.

What You Can Expect

What quality signals exist across the customer journey?
Yelp
Alan W.
Positive
Sep 11, 2015

Just had my solar panels installed this summer and I am loving it! I shopped around through quite a bit of solar companies, including the big name ones, but very very few actually install on metal roofs. What I like about Steve is that he could guarantee the warranty on my roof would not void, since it was necessary to take the roof apart to put in brackets for the panels. He worked closely with my Roofing company, westshore Roofing, to undergo a smooth installation. It was the piece of mind he gave me that I really appreciate. He was super easy to work with, accommodating of my schedule, and went over 100 percent of what was asked of him. He left no mess, and the panels look wonderful. I already see my electric bill is in the negative and I look forward to next year's "payment". Update: it's 2018, 3 years later, and I like how Steve still checks up on my solar panels. He would call me to ask how the panels are going because he notices on his end there may have been a blip with the solar output. Turns out the receiver that describes output just needed a stronger wifi connection. The fact that Steve still checks up and makes sure all is going well with panels really says a lot about his customer service. I really appreciate the work he puts in with his customers.

Yelp
pat n.
Positive
Jan 30, 2014

Steve came out and did a site inspection of our home with the hope of having the system pay for itself in 5 years. There are tons of trees around my house so it turned out to be challenge. I asked Steve to work with Done Right Roofing as they had installed my roof earlier and I trusted them to make sure there would be no leaks. Steve ended up designing custom rails for 8 of my panels so that they would angle properly to catch the sun. What would have been the best spot for solar production had a huge walnut tree in front of it so Steve had to adjust his install in a different area. Steve has a great attention to detail. I thought the job was done but found him up on the roof a week later because he didn't like the way some part of it looked so he was up there making it pretty. I've had my panels now for two years and in that time I cut down the walnut tree. I asked Steve to come back and see if moving the panels from one section to the front would be worthwhile. It was. I am glad I had him move them as I will probably have this stuff paid off in less than 5 years now. I would definitely recommend Solar Ease to anyone looking to equip their house with solar.

Yelp
Wally M.
Positive
Jun 23, 2024

Got a great price on a 40 panel system. As any fun project would have, we hit small bumps but Steve was there to guide us through it all and as of last week we flipped the switch with PGE!

Long-term Satisfaction

Reviews from customers who hired Solar Ease more than a year ago reveal warranty service, customer support quality, and real-world performance data. These are dimensions that recent customers cannot yet evaluate.

Review History

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