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Solar Watt Solutions reviews
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The Verdict
Solar Watt Solutions won't wow you with slick marketing, but they'll get your system up and running fast and stand behind it for years. We found 64 reviews describing solid workmanship and zero complaints about the installation crew cutting corners. One homeowner called Dave eight years after install when storms caused a roof leak under the panels, and the crew showed up promptly to fix it under warranty without pushback. Another reviewer wasn't even a customer yet but got an hour of free phone troubleshooting to reconnect a finicky monitoring system. The company monitors systems remotely and has caught failing components before homeowners noticed, then replaced them at no charge. Installations typically wrap in one or two days (no week-long disruptions), and 87 reviewers specifically praised the no-pressure sales process. Dave and his team explain options clearly, answer technical questions without dodging, and don't badmouth competitors to close deals. If you want an installer who treats a roof leak in year eight like it's their problem to solve, this is a safe pick.
If you're comparing solar quotes and one company promises the moon while another just promises to show up when something breaks, Solar Watt Solutions is the latter. You won't get the flashiest proposal, but you will get someone who answers the phone years later.
3 Stories That Stood Out
Brian A., a small-business owner, decided to install solar on his home in 2012 and shopped several companies — some felt like clowns — until Dave at Solar Watt Solutions walked him through options clearly and without pressure. He chose them because he wanted a quality product at a fair price from a company that would stand behind its work, and by 2020 he could confirm they delivered on that promise. Over the years he steered several friends to include Solar Watt Solutions in their quote mix; those friends ended up going with the company and told him they were impressed. He also expanded the system to increase production for a geothermal electric water heater after converting from propane. This winter, after a run of heavy storms, a leak showed up under a section of panels; Dave immediately sent his crew, who remedied the issue promptly and professionally under warranty. Brian rarely posts reviews, but the specific thing that stuck with him was that eight years later the company still answered the call and fixed a storm-related leak — that follow-through is the detail he wants prospective buyers to know.
Curtis discovered Solar Watt Solutions on Enphase’s website after inheriting an Enphase solar system that wouldn’t connect to his home wi‑fi — the original installer no longer offered service. He called and was told a technician would return his call within a couple of days. Dave Watt rang and spent nearly an hour on the phone, walking him step‑by‑step until the system reconnected. That night Curtis noticed some microinverters weren’t sending data; after trying Enphase support, he called Dave again, who guided him through additional troubleshooting and got every inverter reporting. All of that help came via phone and at no charge. The detail that stood out was that Dave invested the time to fully resolve the problem for someone who wasn’t yet a customer, avoiding an unnecessary, billable service visit.
Jenny B. started a daunting search for solar contractors and found Solar Watt Solutions by contrast to the usual high-pressure sales and competitor-bashing. She met with Andrew at her Carlsbad two-story home at a convenient time; he explained options clearly, demonstrated he understood their needs, and didn’t push a rushed decision. The installation crew led by Octavio impressed immediately — polite, hardworking, and efficient — walking her through what was being mounted on the roof and what was installed in the garage. Watching them hoist full panels up ladders faster than she could climb her own staircase became the defining image: they avoided a mandatory crane that some local companies require (a crane can run over $2,000 per day), which kept costs down and the job nimble. The system went up quickly, passed an easy city inspection and SDGE verification, and flipped on within days. She discovered the array already produces more energy than expected and that SolarEdge app monitoring gives both real-time and historical output data. The detail that lingered most was the crew’s speed and skill on the ladders — no crane fees, panels live in days, and production beating their initial估
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How We Got To Trust Score 85
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Serving customers for 10 years
Operating longer than most installers in the market.
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Reviews were posted naturally over time.
What You Can Expect
Jim N., a California homeowner, has worked with Solar Watt for more than eight years and discovered steady savings after working with Dave. Five years ago he added solar heating for his pool and enjoyed warm water through the cooler months. The most striking turn came when Solar Watt enrolled him in an SDG&E and State of California program: he ended up with three large Tesla backup batteries—about a $40,000 package—installed at no cost. Those batteries slashed his bills and now keep his house powered through outages. He was skeptical at first, thinking it sounded “too good to be true,” but having trusted Dave for years pushed him to move forward; the free $40,000 battery install and reliable blackout backup are the details that stuck with him.
Brian A., a small-business owner, decided to install solar on his home in 2012 and shopped several companies — some felt like clowns — until Dave at Solar Watt Solutions walked him through options clearly and without pressure. He chose them because he wanted a quality product at a fair price from a company that would stand behind its work, and by 2020 he could confirm they delivered on that promise. Over the years he steered several friends to include Solar Watt Solutions in their quote mix; those friends ended up going with the company and told him they were impressed. He also expanded the system to increase production for a geothermal electric water heater after converting from propane. This winter, after a run of heavy storms, a leak showed up under a section of panels; Dave immediately sent his crew, who remedied the issue promptly and professionally under warranty. Brian rarely posts reviews, but the specific thing that stuck with him was that eight years later the company still answered the call and fixed a storm-related leak — that follow-through is the detail he wants prospective buyers to know.
Steve J. had sixteen solar panels installed on his home by Solar Watt in 2015 and quickly discovered his electric bills plummeted. He found the installers friendly and professional, and they left his roof in perfect shape after the work. He wishes he had made the switch sooner. Whenever a question or issue popped up, he could call Dave at Solar Watt and Dave answered immediately, which made him feel supported rather than left to figure things out alone. He also set up the Enlighten app so he can see hourly production from the array — the real-time numbers give him exactly the feedback he wanted. A friend had urged him to contact Dave Watt, and that referral led to a smooth installation plus ongoing, hands-on support that he still relies on when checking the system’s output.
Bo S. had Andrew and his team install a solar system on his home in October 2020, an install he immediately rated five stars. The array performed as expected for more than a year, but when his SDGE bill looked odd in December 2021 he called Andrew. Andrew walked him through troubleshooting steps that pinpointed a fault and resulted in a quick repair completed at no cost, which put the system back on track. The system surpassed his initial skepticism, the monitoring app made it easy to keep tabs on performance, and what stuck with him most was the fast, no-charge fix — his only regret was not doing it sooner.
Christine K. hired Solar Watt Solutions a couple of years ago to install solar panels on her home, and she found the team knowledgeable and helpful in matching the equipment to her household’s electricity needs. After the install she only had to reach out a few times, and each time the company answered quickly and clearly. She ended up with a system that fits her electrical demands and a contractor that stayed responsive after the job — the prompt follow-up is the detail that stuck with her.
In November 2017 Moises and his wife Lucy had Solar Watt Solutions put a solar system on their San Diego home. They walked through a smooth process from the initial consultation to the actual installation and the post-install follow-up, and ended up very pleased with both the experience and the results. The team handled every step with clear professionalism and high-quality workmanship, and their honest, straightforward approach made decisions easy. What stuck with them most was the follow-up care that reinforced the feeling the company stood behind the job. When neighbors ask about solar, they point to that combination of quality work and dependable aftercare as the reason they chose Solar Watt Solutions.
After a friend who did his own install recommended Solar Watt Solutions, Larry M. decided to tackle a 25-panel system for his home and brought the company in to support his DIY approach. Dave Watt came out, mapped the roof, agreed to let him do the physical installation, and used a handheld gizmo to calculate the ideal panel count and placement before giving a price. He handled the permitting and shipped the equipment on three pallets, which arrived in about a week and a half. The toughest part of the job proved to be locating the trusses beneath the concrete roof tiles, and when questions about the plans came up a real person answered and clarified the steps. About three years later the company’s periodic monitoring flagged a failed reporting device; Dave returned in person, diagnosed the fault and replaced the component at no charge. Since the system went live he has never owed SDG&E — with those 25 panels he now carries a $235 credit — and what lingered as the most memorable detail was the ongoing attention: the installer stayed involved and fixed problems himself rather than leaving him on his own.
Timothy R. chose SolarWatt Solutions for a residential solar installation and worked directly with Dave Watt and the crew. He found the team highly professional and experienced, and the installation unfolded smoothly from the first assessment through final connection. More than the clean install itself, what stood out was the follow-up: two years later the company continues steady contact, actively monitoring system performance and addressing any concerns that pop up. The lasting impression is less about a single good day on the roof and more about the ongoing monitoring and responsiveness over time.
Timothy hired Dave Watt and the team at SolarWatt Solutions for his home solar installation and discovered a crew that combined clear expertise with steady professionalism. The project moved smoothly through permits, installation and commissioning, leaving him with minimal hassle. Two years on, he finds SolarWatt still actively monitoring the system and proactively reaching out to address any concerns. That ongoing, hands-on aftercare is the detail that made the experience stick in his mind.
Long-term Satisfaction
Long-term satisfaction for Solar Watt Solutions drops to 4.4 ★ compared to early reviews. This is better than 53% of installers we looked at.
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.