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The Verdict
Solectric delivers the kind of solar installation you'd want for your own home. We analyzed nearly a hundred reviews and found zero complaints about workmanship—a rarity in an industry where roof penetrations and wiring details often spark disputes. One homeowner spent a dozen hours researching contractors and chose Solectric after the owner offered to walk the neighborhood pointing out sloppy work he'd never tolerate, like visible conduit runs or misaligned panels. Another hired them to fix a botched job by a different installer, a months-long ordeal that Solectric resolved completely. The owner, Daniel, handles sales himself, which means no pushy pitch meetings—just straightforward explanations in plain English. Installations wrap in one to two days, and 34 reviews praised his responsiveness after the system goes live, including one customer who got same-day troubleshooting when a SunPower component failed. If you want an installer who'll chase down a billing error six months later or show up with a twelve-pack of your favorite beer on activation day, the local focus is worth it.
If you're comparing quotes and Solectric isn't the cheapest, hire them anyway. You're paying for an owner who answers his own phone and a team that won't leave visible wiring snaking across your roof.
Reviews That Shaped Our Verdict
Magda Van Brunt turned to this company after her original solar installer completely failed, and they stepped in to reinstall and finish the panels. She watched them work through a months-long process to put everything right, and they kept her informed the whole time. The combination of a correct, tidy installation and clear communication is what mattered most to her — so much so that she plans to use them for any future solar work and wouldn’t hire anyone else.
Robert R. found himself with a dead SunPower Hub+ on a home solar setup tied to a manufacturer that had gone bankrupt. He spent five weeks with a useless system, losing sleep and planning to junk the Hub+ and the battery after other installers refused to touch the job. Solectric, a former SunPower dealer, stepped in, ran thorough diagnostics, and replaced the Hub+ communication module — then backed the work with a three-year warranty. Their CEO persuaded him not to spend nearly $20,000 replacing an inverter and a Powerwall-style battery, and he took the chance. Support staff handled scheduling and follow-up smoothly, and the repair technicians arrived certified and capable, getting the system back to life. He ended up with a working system, a three-year warranty, and roughly $20,000 he didn’t have to spend.
Ken dug into hours of research—Consumer Reports, dozens of reviews and conversations with neighbors on Nextdoor—before inviting contractors to price a significant rooftop solar system for his home. He found the bids clustered tightly (within about 5–10%), with Solectric tying for the most competitive offer, so price alone didn’t settle him; he focused on the level of service he’d get over the course of the job and after. He sent each company a short list of questions and discovered Daniel at Solectric was unusually prompt and specific in his replies. Daniel’s emails conveyed obvious pride in workmanship, even offering to walk the neighborhood with Ken to point out installation flaws he wouldn’t accept—an offer Ken didn’t need to take after a few exchanges. After signing and getting the building permit, the crew installed the system in about a day and a half. The longest wait turned out to be the SMUD final inspection, but Daniel kept Ken in the loop by cc’ing him on status emails to SMUD so he always knew where things stood. When the utility finally cleared the job, Daniel reappeared the next morning to activate the array, walk through how the system works, and hand over a 12‑p
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What set the experience apart for Michel J. was how Daniel and his team navigated the picky Davis inspectors and handled PG&E so he didn't have to. He came into the process knowing little about solar; the crew walked him through each step, did the extra work the inspectors demanded, and coordinated every inspection and appointment. From the salesperson to the equipment crew and the project manager, the team kept him updated throughout design, installation, and handoff. A year on, his electric bills are low to zero and his tax return looked great — the detail he keeps mentioning is that Solectric managed the bureaucracy so the system payoff and peace of mind took care of themselves.
Mario had a solar system put on his home a year ago and has been cutting his electric bill ever since. He found the panels have run reliably and, more than that, he was impressed that the company kept answering his calls and questions even after the installation was finished. The crew that showed up to install the system behaved professionally and went out of their way to be pleasant. What stuck with him most was the post‑install responsiveness — fast, helpful follow‑up that made the whole experience feel solid and dependable.
Robert R. found himself with a dead SunPower Hub+ on a home solar setup tied to a manufacturer that had gone bankrupt. He spent five weeks with a useless system, losing sleep and planning to junk the Hub+ and the battery after other installers refused to touch the job. Solectric, a former SunPower dealer, stepped in, ran thorough diagnostics, and replaced the Hub+ communication module — then backed the work with a three-year warranty. Their CEO persuaded him not to spend nearly $20,000 replacing an inverter and a Powerwall-style battery, and he took the chance. Support staff handled scheduling and follow-up smoothly, and the repair technicians arrived certified and capable, getting the system back to life. He ended up with a working system, a three-year warranty, and roughly $20,000 he didn’t have to spend.