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Texas Direct Solar reviews

TEXAS / HOUSTON
Texas Direct Solar
56 Reviews • 1 Location 7,448 Data Points Processed

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The Verdict

Texas Direct Solar does the one thing most solar companies won't: they'll fight your original installer's bankruptcy on your behalf. We found a dozen cases where homeowners called after their previous contractor vanished, and this team stepped in to handle warranty claims, move panels to new roofs, or fix botched wiring, often at no charge until the problem was solved. One electrical engineer who bought his own equipment and vetted installers on Reddit said they fixed a malfunctioning panel and incorrect consumption readings without billing him a cent until everything worked. Reviews show 27 mentions of flawless workmanship and 26 of post-sale support that includes periodic check-ins, same-week emergency repairs, and text-message availability. The permitting process drags (one Houston job stalled on final city sign-off), and if you're comparing purely on speed, you may wait longer than with a cookie-cutter national installer. But 34 reviewers praised the project management, and not one complained about the quality of the roof penetrations or electrical work after the crew left.

If you want an installer who'll track down a replacement part from a bankrupt manufacturer or rewire your main panel for a generator install, the wait is worth it. You won't get a high-pressure pitch, and you won't be abandoned after the inverter powers on.

3 Stories That Stood Out

1. Kanesha Davis
Google | Feb 7, 2025 |

Kanesha turned to Mike and his crew when her solar system needed to be restored, and they went out of their way to get it back up and running. They fought on her behalf, stayed professional through the whole process, and made sure the system returned to service. She walked away deeply grateful and confident that whenever an issue comes up, the same team will be there to handle it — what she remembers most is their willingness to advocate for her and see the job through.

2. Albert Gauthier
Google | Apr 5, 2023 |

Albert Gauthier had been mulling solar for a while, tired of the flood of sales calls and wary of scams, so he bought the equipment himself and did deep research. As an electrical engineer who understands solar co-generation, he even configured the combiner before looking for an installer. He reached out to an engineer on Reddit who had done a similar install and got hooked up with Texas Direct Solar. He discovered the crew was refreshingly humble and factual; when some of the gear he’d bought turned out to be subpar, they recommended better components — a change that made him nervous at first but ultimately proved correct. They made the deal and the crew got to work, completing the roof and electrical work in about three days (it would have been two if rain hadn’t delayed them). After the install he found one panel wasn’t reporting and the CTs weren’t reading consumption properly. Texas Direct couldn’t return immediately, but when they did they reconfigured the panel, corrected the CT wiring, got the mobile app reporting properly, and refused to invoice him until everything was functioning — they charged him nothing until the system worked right. Between the installers, the on‑job

3. SkyWolf1378
Google | Sep 27, 2025 |

SkyWolf1378 needed a complete job: solar panels removed and reinstalled plus a new roof on their home after their previous provider, Sunnova, went into bankruptcy and had ignored requests to replace the roof months earlier. They brought Texas Solar Direct in, and Anthony kept communication clear while the payment process stayed simple. Texas Solar Direct coordinates with roofing contractors, so the calendar can stretch out a couple of weeks, but each visit tended to wrap up in a single day — the panels were completely removed in one day, the roof was swapped out in one day, and the panels were reinstalled over two days. They learned to park in front of the house on re-roof day; crews put down tarps and ran magnets to pick up nails, but the homeowner still found a handful of nails afterward and recommends doing a personal sweep for debris. The whole project took several weeks on their timeline because of personal scheduling conflicts, so other customers may move faster. What stuck with them was the efficient, day-by-day progress and Anthony’s steady communication — the kind of one-day turnarounds for each major phase that a buyer can plan around.

Platforms Monitored

Google
45 Reviews · 1 Location
4.9/5
Yelp
8 Reviews · 1 Location
4.5/5
EnergySage
3 Reviews · 2 Locations
5.0/5
SolarReviews
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Performance by Work Type

SOLAR
SOLAR
Installation, permitting, and grid connection.
4.9/5
SERVICE
SERVICE
Repairs, maintenance, and ongoing system support.
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.
5.0/5
ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL
Panel upgrades and wiring for system readiness.
5.0/5
COMPLEX PROJECTS
COMPLEX PROJECTS
Multi-trade installations requiring co-ordination.
5.0/5

How We Got To Trust Score 96

Clean Record

Unauthorized Activities

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Unauthorized charges
Undisclosed loans
Identity theft
Forged signatures
Fake contracts
Falsified permits

Misleading Claims

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We checked for:
Bait & switch
Overstated savings
Hidden fees
Misrepresented specs
False performance
Misleading warranty

Background Check

Serving customers for 5 years

Newer than most installers in the market.

BBB Rating

Not BBB rated.

Natural Review Patterns

Reviews were posted naturally over time.

What You Can Expect

01

1. Angelia Valencia
Google | Oct 29, 2025 |

Angelia logged into her SolarEdge monitoring portal and discovered her system wasn’t showing any production. She contacted the agency and they laid out possible fixes and costs up front, so she braced for an inverter replacement. The technician arrived quickly — they’d fit her into the schedule on short notice — and after a brief inspection diagnosed a blown fuse instead of a failed inverter. He explained the repair and replaced the fuse, restoring the monitoring without the expense or hassle of a full inverter swap. The standout detail: clear, upfront communication plus a simple diagnosis that saved her from an unnecessary major replacement.

2. SkyWolf1378
Google | Sep 27, 2025 |

SkyWolf1378 needed a complete job: solar panels removed and reinstalled plus a new roof on their home after their previous provider, Sunnova, went into bankruptcy and had ignored requests to replace the roof months earlier. They brought Texas Solar Direct in, and Anthony kept communication clear while the payment process stayed simple. Texas Solar Direct coordinates with roofing contractors, so the calendar can stretch out a couple of weeks, but each visit tended to wrap up in a single day — the panels were completely removed in one day, the roof was swapped out in one day, and the panels were reinstalled over two days. They learned to park in front of the house on re-roof day; crews put down tarps and ran magnets to pick up nails, but the homeowner still found a handful of nails afterward and recommends doing a personal sweep for debris. The whole project took several weeks on their timeline because of personal scheduling conflicts, so other customers may move faster. What stuck with them was the efficient, day-by-day progress and Anthony’s steady communication — the kind of one-day turnarounds for each major phase that a buyer can plan around.

3. Mary Holloman
Google | Apr 14, 2025 |

Mary found herself stranded when her original solar installer folded and the battery maker offered little help after a failure. She reached out to Texas Direct Solar and they agreed to take over servicing her solar-and-battery setup. Anthony kept her informed at every step, and the technician they sent proved deeply knowledgeable — he even stood his ground with the battery manufacturer until the company honored the warranty and shipped the needed part. The system was repaired and running smoothly in time for hurricane season, leaving her relieved. The detail that stands out is the technician’s persistence in forcing the manufacturer to do the right thing and get the battery back in service.

02

1. Sawyer Tran
Google | Apr 19, 2024 |

Sawyer Tran signed on in 2022 for a residential solar installation and quickly discovered that the team’s follow-through mattered as much as the hardware. Anthony and Mike stayed engaged after the install, answering calls and texts anytime and even checking in periodically to ask how the system — and he — were doing, so he never felt like just another sale. When a problem with his main breaker box popped up because of his own mistake, Anthony arranged for a technician to come out and fix it within the week. What sticks with him is the ongoing attention and the quick, no-drama response when a problem arose — the kind of service that turned a good installation into a reliably supported one.

2. Jeff
Google | Mar 8, 2023 |

Jeff hired Texas Direct to move his rooftop solar array when he relocated from one home to another. The transfer itself went smoothly, but about a year later he ran into a warranty problem. Texas Direct dug in—sorting paperwork, coordinating with the manufacturer and pushing through lengthy delays—until the manufacturer finally approved the fix. He ended up with the issue resolved and a company that handled the manufacturer legwork for him. What stuck with him most was their persistence in chasing the problem down, so he'll use them again for future work.

3. Peter Kochunov
Google | Feb 4, 2025 |

Peter had a residential solar system that was originally installed by a company that later went out of business. A storm caused a power surge that knocked out about half the microinverters, and he feared he’d lost half his system’s capacity for good. Enphase pointed him to Texas Direct Solar as a responsive option. He contacted Michael, and within a week and a half the team replaced all the failed microinverters under warranty. The array returned to full production, and what stuck with him was how quickly Texas Direct Solar stepped in to handle warranty work even when the original installer was no longer available.

03

1. Brian M.
Yelp | Nov 18, 2022 |

Brian had Texas Direct Solar install a solar system on his home, and a year after it went live he calls the experience great. The most striking outcome: his electric bills now swing into negative territory, with the utility issuing credits instead of charges. That steady shift from owing to being credited is the concrete result he keeps pointing to.

2. Jena Moreno
Google | Feb 28, 2025 |

Jena Moreno had a solar system that needed repair under the manufacturer's warranty. Texas Direct Solar stepped in, coordinated directly with the warranty company, arranged the repair work, and replaced the faulty panel. She ended up with her array fixed without having to manage the warranty process herself — the memorable detail was that the installer handled the warranty communications and the panel replacement from start to finish.

3. Colin Leach
Google | Feb 3, 2025 |

Colin Leach wanted a system sized to run a garage apartment and charge an EV and a PHEV, so he brought Texas Direct Solar in to design and install the setup. He worked through sizing options with them and ended up with roof-mounted panels paired with a 20 kWh Enphase battery pack (not a Tesla Powerwall). The system is performing to the design specifications: on a sunny day at this time of year it delivers about 25 kWh, which he expects will rise as days lengthen. It reliably powers the garage apartment and charges both vehicles, although heavy apartment use would cut into vehicle charging. Installation went smoothly and the equipment impressed him; the only real stumble involved getting the final city permit in Houston, a delay he chalks up to local bureaucracy rather than the contractor. He also noticed production falls off during snowy weather. After weighing options for backup power, he concluded the solar-plus-battery route provides useful resilience and significant bill reductions most days, whereas a gas generator, while seemingly cheaper, still carries permitting costs and anti-backfeed work for occasional use. Communication stayed good through the project, and his lasting,

Long-term Satisfaction

Long-term satisfaction for Texas Direct Solar holds steady at 5.0 ★. This is better than 87% 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.

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