Source Solar reviews
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The Verdict
Source Solar won't overwhelm you with a sales pitch. Ryan and Josh, the brothers who own the company, show up to install the panels themselves, and 12 reviewers mentioned their workmanship without a single negative comment. We found one homeowner whose tile roof scared off most bidders. Source Solar not only took the job but fixed broken tiles that weren't even their responsibility. The monitoring app caught a single underperforming panel weeks after installation, and they swapped it within days. What separates them from larger installers is construction fluency. One general contractor praised their understanding of structure, roofing, and what's inside walls, noting they avoid rookie mistakes because they know how buildings work. We noticed they painted conduit to match house colors and upgraded electrical panels as part of the scope. (Yes, someone reviewed them just for an electrical upgrade, then came back for solar later.) Their pricing beat a dozen competitors in one side-by-side comparison, and 11 reviews highlighted project management with zero complaints about delays or scope creep.
If you want an installer who'll show up on-site rather than manage crews remotely, Source Solar delivers. You'll sacrifice the scale and financing variety of national players, but you'll gain owners who swap panels when monitoring data hints at a problem.
Reviews That Shaped Our Verdict
Darin Ross, a general contractor, brought Source Solar onto a large remodel to install an 11 kW system and watched the company handle the job from design through final inspection. He found Ryan working directly with the homeowner to tailor the array to the family’s lifestyle, while Source Solar took care of all plans and permitting and delivered the work at the original agreed price and on the tight schedule he required. What set them apart for him was contractor-level building knowledge — an understanding of structure, roofing, utilities and flashing — that let the crew protect the property, avoid common surprises in walls and attic spaces, and integrate the PV safely into the remodel. Ryan and Josh stayed current on new products and industry changes, which kept decisions smooth and efficient on site. He now refers them to his clients, friends and family; the lasting impression was that their construction expertise made the solar install fit into a complex remodel without costly delays or callbacks.
Ingelisa K. installed a rooftop solar system in the summer of 2019 on a tiled ranch-style house and just finished the first year of production — and everything performed even better than she expected. She discovered that many companies wouldn’t bid because of the tricky tile roof, but these brothers came prepared: their tile-protection method kept damage to a minimum, they only broke a few tiles and then not only replaced those but repaired some older, pre-existing broken tiles as well. From delivery of the panels to the garage through to completed installation took just three days, which reinforced how professional and efficient the crew was. She found them through an independent salesperson, and the design software let her see precise cost and energy-production estimates up front; production matched those estimates almost exactly (they produced a touch more, though lower EV charging during COVID kept use close to production). The monitoring app hooked her — she started watching daily output and cursing passing clouds — and when she noticed one panel underperforming the team was out within days and swapped it for a better unit. As newcomers to solar, she appreciated how patiently,
Mario hunted down more than a dozen estimates for a roughly 10 kW system and ended up choosing Source Solar because they beat everyone on both price and service. He had ignored door‑to‑door solar pitches for ten years until the numbers finally made sense: his average SCE bill ran about $225 a year and is now $175, and Source Solar arranged a 5% solar loan with no money down for 12 years so the math worked immediately. He secured panels with a 25‑year output guarantee that he owns outright; his plan is that after the 12‑year loan is paid off the panels will still have guaranteed output for years to come (he expects about 18 additional years) and he calculated roughly $50 a month in savings for the next 13 years. The system actually produces more electricity than he needs, so he feels the investment will pay off well. Working with a small company kept costs competitive: Ryan and Josh handled the process, Ryan walked him through several options, stayed on schedule, communicated by phone, text and email, and the crew installed everything in a few days with very tidy work — even painting the electrical conduit to match the house exactly. After seeing quotes that were sometimes double, a
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Ingelisa K. installed a rooftop solar system in the summer of 2019 on a tiled ranch-style house and just finished the first year of production — and everything performed even better than she expected. She discovered that many companies wouldn’t bid because of the tricky tile roof, but these brothers came prepared: their tile-protection method kept damage to a minimum, they only broke a few tiles and then not only replaced those but repaired some older, pre-existing broken tiles as well. From delivery of the panels to the garage through to completed installation took just three days, which reinforced how professional and efficient the crew was. She found them through an independent salesperson, and the design software let her see precise cost and energy-production estimates up front; production matched those estimates almost exactly (they produced a touch more, though lower EV charging during COVID kept use close to production). The monitoring app hooked her — she started watching daily output and cursing passing clouds — and when she noticed one panel underperforming the team was out within days and swapped it for a better unit. As newcomers to solar, she appreciated how patiently,
Drew discovered Ryan was friendly, reliable, and professional from their first conversations, and he found that responsiveness smoothed out the whole project. He received quick replies to texts and phone calls whenever questions about next steps came up. The install itself moved quickly and smoothly: the crew arrived on time, worked efficiently, and kept him informed throughout. He ended up with the solar system he wanted and is very happy with the results. What stuck with him most was the same-day communication and punctual crew — small, consistent details that made the installation feel effortless.
Trade Quest paid $4,500 to this business and ended up feeling scammed when the company refused to return the money. They left a one-star review and warned others to stay away after the firm wouldn’t relinquish the $4,500. The clearest takeaway for prospective buyers is the alleged $4,500 loss paired with the company’s refusal to refund it.