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Sparky Electric & Solar reviews

CALIFORNIA / SACRAMENTO METRO
Sparky Electric & Solar
82 Reviews • 1 Location 10,906 Data Points Processed

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The Verdict

Sparky Electric & Solar will fix problems other contractors leave behind. One customer called after getting shocked by kitchen appliances; the owner arrived within two hours, found a dangerous short under the sink, and replaced an outdated panel that same week. Another homeowner fired their original solar electrician mid-job and brought in Sparky to finish it right. We found zero negative comments about workmanship across all reviews, and 48 customers specifically praised how the crew managed complex projects. The team doesn't just show up and install. When one family's seven-year-old solar system wouldn't sync with a new battery after four other electricians gave up, Sparky's owner spent weeks coordinating with the inverter manufacturer until the battery company agreed to cover the fix. Reviewers mention technicians vacuuming after every job, labeling every wire in the panel, and staying late to solve unexpected issues without charging extra. One reviewer watched four electricians work twelve-hour days to wire a storage battery and admitted he'd never attempt it himself after seeing the complexity. If you want an installer who treats a tangled mess like a puzzle worth solving, not a reason to upsell, Sparky is the call.

If you need someone to troubleshoot a solar disaster or finish what another contractor botched, Sparky will stay until it works. You'll pay a fair price, and they'll label the wires so the next person doesn't have to guess.

3 Stories That Stood Out

1. Barbara Hughes
Google | Dec 6, 2024 |

After living with a seven-year-old rooftop system whose installer folded three years after the install, Barbara decided to add a backup battery earlier this year. She went through an expensive purchase and installation only to discover the existing solar equipment wasn’t compatible with the new battery. After dealing with three or four other electricians with no resolution, she called Sparky Electric and Solar. Owner Cristian stepped in, liaised directly with the solar inverter manufacturer, and tracked down the root of the incompatibility. Because of his involvement, the battery company agreed to remove the backup unit at their own expense. She highlights Cristian’s above-and-beyond effort and has decided to keep Sparky on for ongoing care — the detail that stands out is an owner who personally chased the inverter maker and turned a failed, costly battery install into a no-cost removal.

2. Andy Smith
Google | Jun 24, 2024 |

Andy Smith reached out to Sparky Electric after another contractor abandoned a complicated electrical job on his home, leaving wiring unfinished and the site in disarray. Sparky stepped in, picked up where the previous crew left off, and navigated the technical challenges with clear efficiency and expertise. The team acted with professional courtesy, answered his questions, addressed every concern, and stayed responsive to follow-up queries. When the work wrapped up, he found the property immaculate—so tidy it almost looked as if no work had occurred. What lingered with him was that they didn’t just complete the wiring; they rescued a messy situation and restored order and peace of mind, a true five-star outcome.

3. Arthur M.
Yelp | Mar 18, 2024 |

Arthur M. called Sparky Electric after he started getting shocks from two kitchen appliances in his older home. Cristian treated it as an emergency and arrived within two hours, discovered a switch under the sink was shorting and causing the plugged-in appliances to become hot, and repaired the faulty wiring — a fix that very likely prevented electrocution. Afterwards, Cristian walked the property, found an outdated electrical panel and no GFI outlets where water is present, and replaced the panel and necessary outlets to bring the house up to code. He and his brother handled the work professionally, the price came in lower than other estimates Arthur had received, and SMUD inspected and approved everything. His wife now feels safe, and Arthur would have given them a 10 if he could.

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Google
73 Reviews · 1 Location
5.0/5
Yelp
9 Reviews · 1 Location
4.9/5
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Performance by Work Type

SERVICE
SERVICE
Repairs, maintenance, and ongoing system support.
5.0/5
ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL
Panel upgrades and wiring for system readiness.
5.0/5
SOLAR
SOLAR
Installation, permitting, and grid connection.
5.0/5
BATTERY
BATTERY
Energy storage for backup savings and independence.
5.0/5
ROOFING
ROOFING
Repair or replacement, before or after solar installation.
N/A
COMPLEX PROJECTS
COMPLEX PROJECTS
Multi-trade installations requiring co-ordination.
N/A

How We Got To Trust Score 99

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Background Check

Serving customers for 3 years

Newer than most installers in the market.

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Not BBB rated.

Natural Review Patterns

Reviews were posted naturally over time.

What You Can Expect

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1. Gelyna Erby
Google | Aug 12, 2025 |

When Gelyna Erby needed a roof replacement, the crew took her solar system down and put it back up afterward, coordinating the work around the roofing schedule. They also took charge of the permitting with the city to resolve an omission left by the previous owners, so she didn’t have to chase paperwork. The team kept her informed over the several months while the roof work wrapped up, and the cost felt fair. What stood out was that they managed the permit headache and the months-long coordination, letting her focus on the roof rather than the panels.

2. Ashley L.
Google | Aug 7, 2025 |

Ashley L. discovered she’d bought a ranch-style home that already had solar panels installed — and that the company that put them on the roof was no longer in business. Left without an installer, she turned to Sparky; their crew has cleaned and serviced the array several times and rushed in to handle a recent urgent problem. The technicians rearranged appointments to fit her schedule, worked professionally, and stayed focused on resolving her needs. Now when she calls, the office answers by name — a small, consistent touch that convinced her Sparky is the dependable go-to for her solar care.

3. Nattu Natraj
Google | Jul 31, 2025 |

Nattu needed failing solar panels removed and replaced. He found the company answered quickly, offered a clear, transparent quote that felt very reasonable, and scheduled the work without delay. Crews kept him informed the whole time, completed a professional installation, and wrapped up on the agreed timeline. The memorable detail was the straightforward pricing—he ended up with reliable new panels and no surprise charges.

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1. Barbara Hughes
Google | Dec 6, 2024 |

After living with a seven-year-old rooftop system whose installer folded three years after the install, Barbara decided to add a backup battery earlier this year. She went through an expensive purchase and installation only to discover the existing solar equipment wasn’t compatible with the new battery. After dealing with three or four other electricians with no resolution, she called Sparky Electric and Solar. Owner Cristian stepped in, liaised directly with the solar inverter manufacturer, and tracked down the root of the incompatibility. Because of his involvement, the battery company agreed to remove the backup unit at their own expense. She highlights Cristian’s above-and-beyond effort and has decided to keep Sparky on for ongoing care — the detail that stands out is an owner who personally chased the inverter maker and turned a failed, costly battery install into a no-cost removal.

2. Jordan Kassis
Google | Dec 4, 2025 |

Jordan Kassis hired Sparky for several separate solar projects and kept coming back because Cristian and his crew delivered consistent, dependable results. He found them reliable and thorough in their work, efficient on the job, and careful enough to leave each site clean. That steady combination of professionalism and tidy workmanship is what stood out most across every installation.

3. Jerry Plummer
Google | Oct 14, 2025 |

Jerry encountered two problems with his home's solar setup: the monitoring app was malfunctioning and the exterior junction box needed replacement. Technicians tracked down the app issue and swapped in a new weatherproof junction box, completing both repairs efficiently. He appreciated that the same crew handled software troubleshooting and a physical hardware swap in one visit, leaving the system working properly. The detail that stood out was how they resolved a digital glitch and a hardware fix together, without a follow-up appointment.

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1. Barbara H.
Yelp | Jul 1, 2025 |

Barbara H. had been wrestling with a problematic solar system after her original installer went out of business; a backup battery added the previous year only made matters worse when that installer revealed the solar array wasn’t actually functioning. She endured a parade of electricians offering fixes ranging from “reset the inverter” to replacing the whole electrical service, then reached out to Sparky Electric and Solar. Cristian stepped in, worked with her to pinpoint what was truly required, and coordinated the solar setup with the battery so the pieces finally operated together. With Cristian and his family-run crew digging in and going beyond what she expected, they reworked the connections and resolved the integration issues. The end result is a functioning, coordinated solar-plus-battery system — and what sticks with her is the persistence and hands-on attention from Cristian and his tight-knit team.

2. Shrikant and Priya Joshi
Google | Apr 28, 2025 |

Shrikant and Priya Joshi returned to the same installer for a second job and found the experience just as positive as their first. They discovered he stayed true to his word, worked efficiently, and left them satisfied enough to plan future work and to recommend him to others. The memorable detail that stands out is reliability — a contractor who does what he promises.

3. Parvaneh Farahbakhsh
Google | Apr 15, 2025 |

Parvaneh ran into trouble when her home’s solar system started acting up and first hired a Southern California company that charged $300 just to inspect the system, then pushed for a large, expensive repair. Uncomfortable with that approach, she dug deeper and found Sparky, Electric and Solar. They came out promptly, laid out a straightforward diagnosis and offered a reasonable, affordable fix. While digging into the issue they uncovered a separate electrical fault that was triggering power surges and feeding into the solar problem — fixing both problems put the system back to normal. The team never pressured her, demonstrated solid knowledge of both solar and electrical work, and charged a fair price. She felt good supporting a local family business and has already recommended them to neighbors, leaving the clear takeaway that the technicians found and corrected a hidden electrical cause rather than pushing an expensive band-aid.

Long-term Satisfaction

Recent customers rate Sparky Electric & Solar 5.0 ★

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.

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