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Son Energy Systems is a rare find: a small, local installer where you talk directly to the people wiring your roof. We analyzed dozens of reviews and couldn't find a single complaint about workmanship, project management, or follow-up support. One homeowner hired Ron after two larger companies either ghosted her or dragged out a simple repair for months. Ron diagnosed an unusual inverter problem in one visit and had the system back online after the second. Another reviewer watched Ron climb into the attic of a 100-year-old house to map out problem areas before quoting, the only installer out of three who bothered to look at the actual structure. Seventeen reviews mention competitive pricing, often the lowest of multiple bids, and 28 highlight on-time, clean installations that finish ahead of schedule. The crew shows up when promised, cleans up the work site, and Ron responds to post-install questions about energy bills without charging a service call. If you want an installer who'll replace a failed component a year later with no runaround, this is your company.
If price is your only concern, you may find a cheaper quote from a national chain. But if you want an installer who'll actually show up on time, answer your calls after the sale, and chase down problems other contractors walk away from, Son Energy is worth every dollar.
After about eight years, Patrice noticed her home solar system suddenly losing efficiency and called another installer first — only to run into long delays and bureaucracy. She waited weeks for a callback, had to sign a contract before work could be scheduled, and kept chasing them until she lost patience and decided to look elsewhere. She then called Son Energy and immediately got a professional response without the red tape. Ron from Son Energy diagnosed the issue on his first visit and, after doing research, returned with the correct fix on a follow-up visit so the system was restored. Patrice felt relieved to have a knowledgeable, reliable company to call when things go wrong — and a little bemused that the first company finally rang to schedule after Son Energy had already put everything right.
Satisfied Senior approached the project cautiously after a previous poor encounter with solar companies. They owned a 100-year-old house and had three bids, but Ron Tooker of Ron Tooker and Son Energy Systems stood out: he responded quickly, came out in person, climbed into the attic, inspected the roof, pointed out likely trouble spots and estimated repair costs. He was the only installer of the three who actually looked the house over, and he dug into the technical details of how the system would work — the homeowner didn’t follow every nuance, but it was obvious Ron did. Ron delivered a written quote and contract that stacked up competitively. Because this was a small company, they dealt directly with the people doing the work: Ron’s crew arrived on schedule, worked hard, cleaned up when finished and completed the job ahead of the promised date. Ron arranged all of the inspections and stayed easy to reach throughout the process. Once commissioned, the system began supplying all of the home’s energy needs even though it was only April. After installation Ron kept answering follow-up questions about energy bills and clarified how charges were calculated. Having hired many trad
Mark began with a rooftop system sold by Aegis Solar Energy; when the warranty expired the system failed and Aegis refused to back the work. He turned to John O’Brien at Ecosolar in May hoping for a quick repair, but by September the fairly simple problem remained unfixed — John frequently didn’t show up and stopped returning calls, leaving months of inaction. Left without other options, he contacted Ron Tooker at Son Energy Systems. Ron admitted the repair wasn’t his usual type of job but rolled up his sleeves, tracked down the fault, and got the solar system running again. The sharp contrast — two companies that wouldn’t stand behind the install and a single contractor who showed up and finished the job — is what stuck with him.
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After getting several quotes online, swiss275 chose Ron to install their home solar system. They found Ron knowledgeable, responsive, and professional — he guided them through each step, laid out the options, and never pushed a hard sell. The install and setup finished on the schedule he gave, and the panels are performing well. What stood out most was the comfort of working with a local installer: they appreciated knowing Ron is nearby if anything needs fixing or if they want to expand the system later.
Satisfied Senior approached the project cautiously after a previous poor encounter with solar companies. They owned a 100-year-old house and had three bids, but Ron Tooker of Ron Tooker and Son Energy Systems stood out: he responded quickly, came out in person, climbed into the attic, inspected the roof, pointed out likely trouble spots and estimated repair costs. He was the only installer of the three who actually looked the house over, and he dug into the technical details of how the system would work — the homeowner didn’t follow every nuance, but it was obvious Ron did. Ron delivered a written quote and contract that stacked up competitively. Because this was a small company, they dealt directly with the people doing the work: Ron’s crew arrived on schedule, worked hard, cleaned up when finished and completed the job ahead of the promised date. Ron arranged all of the inspections and stayed easy to reach throughout the process. Once commissioned, the system began supplying all of the home’s energy needs even though it was only April. After installation Ron kept answering follow-up questions about energy bills and clarified how charges were calculated. Having hired many trad
VetDavis19 approached the solar decision feeling out of their depth and gathered bids from two big companies plus Ron Tooker of Son Energy Systems. Ron came to the house, walked the roof and pointed out likely problem areas, while the larger firms delivered estimates based on satellite photos. Son Energy Systems ended up with the lowest quote, and talking directly with the person who would do the work made it easy to get clear answers. When the crew installed the system a few issues came up, but Ron and his team fixed them, arrived on time and left the work area tidy. Ron stayed readily available for follow-up questions, and his history repairing other people’s systems showed in designs that are easier to service. They’ve been telling friends that the key difference was meeting the actual installer in person — that hands-on approach made the whole process straightforward.
Dolores had a solar system installed on her home by Son Energy Systems, LLC in June 2016 and discovered it’s been performing exactly as promised. She ended up with a system that has become a noticeable energy saver, thanks to outstanding workmanship. The installation itself was quick and efficient; the crew worked neatly and left the property spotless. What stuck with her most was the combination of tidy, professional installation and the clear reduction in energy use.
Nuclear Family turned to Son Energy to tame a tricky, unconventional roof and ended up with a custom PV system that fits the house and performs reliably. The array looks integrated with the home and has produced so consistently that they haven’t purchased electricity in four years. Owning what amounts to a small, on-site electricity-generating station gave them a real sense of independence from the grid. They’ve passed Son Energy’s name along to friends, and the detail that sticks is simple and concrete: four years of no electricity bills thanks to a well-executed installation.
In 2016 Dave hired Ron and his local team to install a rooftop solar system on his house. He picked them because they quoted the lowest price, completed the work on schedule and within the agreed budget, and left the site clean. The panels have performed very well since installation. About a year in, one component stopped working at full capacity; Ron quickly ordered a replacement and installed it without fuss. He came away convinced that the responsiveness to that one problem—and avoiding the extra bureaucracy and costs he associates with big corporations—was the real value of using a local contractor.
xdxaxvxex hired Son Energy for a home solar installation and ended up with a one-day install that left the roof and work areas tidy. The panels have been performing well — aside from the required monthly service charge, there hasn’t been an electric bill in almost two years. Son Energy also turned out to be the cheapest of four estimates he gathered. About a year after installation one small component failed; because the company is local, contacting them was straightforward and they replaced the part at no charge. The combination of a fast, clean install, the lowest bid among multiple quotes, and quick local warranty service — paired with nearly zero electric bills since — is the detail that sticks.
After reviewing four different PV designs, Benjamin Weston picked Ron Tooker’s local firm, Son Energy Systems, to install solar on his Quaker Hill home in spring 2019. He chose them because their layout looked best on the roof and their price was the most competitive of the bunch, and he appreciated hiring a local company. The installation finished quickly and smoothly, and the crew handled a potential complication — about half the array sits above a vaulted ceiling — with little trouble. Since the system went live, monthly energy production has consistently met or exceeded the projected numbers. What stuck with him most was that the panels over the vaulted ceiling perform as well as the rest, so the install both looked right and delivered on its promises.
When Joe set out to outfit his 1938 coastal New London home with solar, he chose Son Energy Systems after they performed a hands-on, on-roof evaluation that mapped sun lines and checked the structure — a level of attention the three other bidders hadn’t offered. Owner/engineer Ron and electrician Rick, along with the installation crew, turned that roof inspection into a 12 kW design using top-rated LG panels that ultimately delivered the best price and the largest capacity of the proposals. Ron steered the project through CT Green Bank approval and the mandatory professional engineering review for a coastal property, arranged subcontracted roofing work with structural reinforcement, and kept returning to the site to verify progress and quality. The installation and electrical work earned praise from the New London building inspector; the crew worked hard, stayed neat, and left a clean site. Over three months the system ran flawlessly, hitting its design targets with about 10 kW peak output, fully covering household usage and the daily charging of a new Chevy Bolt EV — leaving only the $10 monthly service connection charge. Excess generation from August and September should net
Long-term satisfaction for Son Energy Systems holds steady at 5.0 ★. This is better than 76% 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.