Solar Xpress reviews
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The Verdict
Solar Xpress earned our recommendation through a rare combination: owner-engineer expertise, aggressive pricing, and years-long follow-up. We found Alfred working installs himself, not managing from an office, and bidding projects 20-30% below national franchises while designing systems that actually hit their savings targets. One homeowner reported exact-to-prediction savings after a year, another mentioned Alfred proactively monitoring their system remotely and reaching out when performance dipped. The company passes inspections on first submission (reviewers called out this detail twice), and we couldn't find complaints about post-install ghosting. Alfred climbs roofs for site surveys instead of relying on satellite imagery, catches code issues other bidders miss, and his crews color-match roof hardware without being asked. If you want a salesman with a tablet and a canned pitch, look elsewhere. But if you want an electrical engineer who'll negotiate line-item pricing and actually show up when your inverter acts up three years later, this is the rare small outfit that delivers.
If you're willing to work with a small crew and occasional scheduling delays, Solar Xpress offers engineering-level expertise at competitive pricing with uncommonly persistent after-sale support.
Reviews That Shaped Our Verdict
Randee H. met with three different solar reps before choosing Solar Xpress and found Alfred the most thorough and knowledgeable. An electrical engineer by trade, he mapped out how many panels the home needed, worked out an estimate of monthly bill savings, and handled the rebate paperwork for them. He also set up active oversight — he keeps tabs on customers’ systems and, if something looks wrong, either shows up at the house or asks them to reboot the equipment. Two years after installation she’s had no problems and has saved a significant amount on her electric bills; the thing that stuck with her was Alfred’s hands-on care long after the panels went up.
S S. had already sat through lengthy pitches from the big national firms—high prices, cumbersome sign-up and no local references—then unexpectedly ran into Alfred working on a house down the block. They chatted face to face; Alfred walked through the engineering, explained how the concrete tile roof would be handled, outlined lead times and install duration, and pulled out his phone to give a realistic price on the spot. They shook hands and agreed to proceed. A few hours later Alfred emailed a two-page proposal requesting a down payment and included an extensive list of nearby residential referrals. They checked those homeowners and found nearly unanimous reports of solid workmanship and no system problems. Alfred’s crew showed up and finished the whole job a month earlier than promised. The install took only two days, included the hardware and software setup, passed inspection and the system was activated right away—Alfred and his team clearly know what they’re doing. The result: 20 panels sized to cover roughly 100% of current annual electricity use (with allowance for slight efficiency loss over time), the EnPhase monitoring app working as expected, and the meter actually
Geo K. had been exploring solar since 2014 and, after collecting multiple bids again in 2019, found most high-volume installers sent salespeople with little engineering know-how and proposals that skimmed over code and real site issues. He discovered a different approach with Alfred at Solar Xpress: Alfred spent time walking through alternative layouts, explaining exactly why certain ideas would or wouldn’t work, and flagging potential permitting and inspection hurdles up front. Although Alfred’s initial price wasn’t the lowest, his site inspection proved the most thorough, and he was willing to negotiate a contract once Geo compared other offers. Alfred then managed the city’s onerous permitting and inspection process and kept clear, steady communication at every stage, so Geo always knew where the project stood. On install day the electrical crew — Mike, Mario and Tony — showed up skilled and considerate. They went out of their way to protect the garden, even digging up and relocating plants that might have been damaged during construction. Solar Xpress also stayed flexible on equipment choices, used the hardware Geo requested, and adapted when coordination issues arose withs
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How We Got To Trust Score 94
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Serving customers for 11 years
Operating longer than most installers in the market.
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Not BBB rated.
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What You Can Expect
Giara P. installed a residential solar system a few years ago and discovered it has been quietly outperforming expectations. She ended up with a very efficient array that trims a noticeable portion off her monthly electric bill. Solar Xpress handled the full installation and has continued to perform maintenance, so the system keeps running smoothly. What stood out was Alfred, the owner, who worked directly with her to design a system tailored to her needs and stayed involved after the install to make sure it delivered. The detail that lingers: a hands-on owner who customizes the setup and stays on top of upkeep, which turned into steady monthly savings.
Scott B. shopped several bids for a home solar installation and found Alfred’s offer both competitive and straightforward. He picked Alfred, who handled all SCE and other permit work, and the installation itself went smoothly. Three years after the system went live, he still reaches out occasionally with questions and finds Alfred consistently responsive. Alfred’s crew also returns each year to wash the panels for a modest fee, which Scott credits with keeping the system operating at peak performance. The memorable piece of the experience wasn’t just the tidy installation price but the ongoing care—knowledgeable, pleasant staff and an annual cleaning service that helped him feel the system was still being looked after.
Randee H. met with three different solar reps before choosing Solar Xpress and found Alfred the most thorough and knowledgeable. An electrical engineer by trade, he mapped out how many panels the home needed, worked out an estimate of monthly bill savings, and handled the rebate paperwork for them. He also set up active oversight — he keeps tabs on customers’ systems and, if something looks wrong, either shows up at the house or asks them to reboot the equipment. Two years after installation she’s had no problems and has saved a significant amount on her electric bills; the thing that stuck with her was Alfred’s hands-on care long after the panels went up.