Sustainable Living Builders reviews
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The Verdict
Sustainable Living Builders earned our recommendation by nailing the two things that derail most solar projects: keeping homeowners informed and coordinating multiple trades without drama. One couple signed separate contracts for a new roof and a Tesla Powerwall system and received daily updates from their business manager tracking every punch list item across both jobs. Another homeowner watched crews notice mid-install that the old roof needed plywood reinforcement, communicate the issue within hours, and complete the extra work the same day. We found 75 reviews mentioning project management by name, with crews consistently showing up on time, finishing roof-and-solar combos in two to three days, and leaving yards cleaner than they found them. The company handles permits, utility approvals, and city inspections in-house, which reviewers say removed the usual bureaucratic headaches. (One reviewer admitted they can't find a single nail on the ground after the crew left, which either means excellent cleanup or they're hiding the evidence somewhere creative.) If you need both a roof and solar and want one team managing the whole mess instead of juggling two contractors who blame each other when things go sideways, this is the company to call.
If you want a solar installer who'll notice your roof needs reinforcement mid-job and fix it the same day instead of walking away or charging you triple, Sustainable Living Builders is worth the call. They coordinate roofing and solar without the usual finger-pointing between trades.
Reviews That Shaped Our Verdict
Hoss Sh hired the SLB team to replace the roof on his home, and the crew completed the main job in about 2.5 days. Midway through the install the crew discovered the existing roof deck would benefit from new plywood; they flagged the issue, got his approval, and installed the plywood within a few hours so the project kept moving. He walked away with a finished roof and a quick, on-the-spot repair that stood out for its responsiveness and speed.
Mark G. chose Sustainable Living Builders after gathering multiple bids and following a friend's recommendation, commissioning both a full roof replacement — including gutters, gutter guards, and downspouts — and a complete solar system with Tesla Powerwalls. He discovered a sales process that never felt pushy: Cayden walked him through options and multiple solar and roofing iterations with patience and clear explanations. Once contracts were signed, he entrusted communication to Daniel, who coordinated schedules, provided daily updates, and tracked every punch-list item so nothing slipped through the cracks. Ramon ran the roofing crew with visible pride; the new roof and gutters look excellent and the workmanship proved meticulous. Justin oversaw the solar portion and surprised them by completing the solar array and Powerwall installation in just two days, while handling permitting and inspections with the city and PG&E so Mark never had to chase paperwork. The standout aspect was the seamless coordination across trades and the fast, professional solar install — a level of organization that translated into real peace of mind and a finished home that both looks great and runs on a
Rich Dugan picked Sustainable Living Builders for a solar install that also involved roof work and discovered the project turned into a months-long process. He signed the contract in January, and after permits, weather delays and other crews already on the calendar, the job wrapped up on April 15. He chose SLB because their solar team works in-house, which produced a lower quote and felt easier to coordinate. From the start, SLB showed attention to protecting the house during the wait: when leaks began in a few spots, the crew put tarps on the roof and secured them so well that they held fast through 50 mph gusts. That practical, hands-on step set the tone. The company also used more up-to-date plans and materials than other bidders, rebuilt the roof cleanly, and reinstalled the panels on new, solid mounting hardware. The cleanup impressed him—gutters were cleared after each rooftop stage and the yard looked better when they left than when they arrived—and aerial photos of the finished roof confirmed how neat the job looked. Communication lagged at times; he ended up initiating most calls and texts, and a few promised follow-ups required him to prod the team. Once he reached them
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Mark chose Sustainable Living Builders after collecting multiple bids and a friend’s strong recommendation, hiring them to replace his roof (including gutters, guards, and downspouts) and to install a full solar system with Tesla Powerwalls on his home. He discovered a sales process that felt patient and consultative: Cayden walked him through different solar layouts and roofing options, answered many questions, and never once applied pressure, which made the choices easy to make. Once contracts were signed, Daniel took over communications, organized both projects, provided daily updates, and tracked every item on the punch list so nothing slipped through. Ramon, the roofing project manager, oversaw a crew that clearly took pride in the work—Mark ended up with a neat, well-crafted roof and gutters that looked finished right. Justin, the solar project manager, handled permitting and inspections with the city and PG&E and, remarkably, led a team that completed the solar and Tesla Powerwall installation in just two days, leaving Mark confident that the technical side was in capable hands. The detail that lingered most was how smoothly two distinct trades were coordinated—clear daily沟通
Mark G. chose Sustainable Living Builders after gathering multiple bids and following a friend's recommendation, commissioning both a full roof replacement — including gutters, gutter guards, and downspouts — and a complete solar system with Tesla Powerwalls. He discovered a sales process that never felt pushy: Cayden walked him through options and multiple solar and roofing iterations with patience and clear explanations. Once contracts were signed, he entrusted communication to Daniel, who coordinated schedules, provided daily updates, and tracked every punch-list item so nothing slipped through the cracks. Ramon ran the roofing crew with visible pride; the new roof and gutters look excellent and the workmanship proved meticulous. Justin oversaw the solar portion and surprised them by completing the solar array and Powerwall installation in just two days, while handling permitting and inspections with the city and PG&E so Mark never had to chase paperwork. The standout aspect was the seamless coordination across trades and the fast, professional solar install — a level of organization that translated into real peace of mind and a finished home that both looks great and runs on a
JBean206 hired SLB to replace their roof and install a solar system with a battery on their home. They watched crews show up on time every day, keep the project on schedule, and clean the site each evening, while a sales team walked through options without any pressure. SLB handled every administrative step — permits, inspections, and coordination — and kept the installation moving so efficiently that permission to operate came about two weeks after the crew finished. They chose a larger system than originally recommended, accepted a longer ROI, and have been pleased with how the system performs so far. Whenever adjustments or repairs were needed during the work, SLB addressed them immediately, and both the roofing and solar workmanship proved excellent. They appreciated the hands-on attention from Cayden, Justin, Daniel, Luis, and Jaime. The detail that sticks: SLB ran the whole package end-to-end and delivered fast, by-the-book results, including inspections and PTO completed shortly after project completion.