Vanwarner Construction reviews
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The Verdict
VanWarner Construction earns strong recommendations for solar installations that actually deliver the savings promised. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found a consistent pattern: homeowners report electric bills dropping from $350+ per month to zero, with some customers receiving hundreds of dollars in credits from their utility within the first billing cycle. The company assigns a dedicated sales rep (typically Brandon or Philip) who stays involved from quote through activation, a detail 19 reviewers singled out as unusual in the industry. When one customer received both a solar bill and an electric bill during the permit-approval window, VanWarner covered the solar payment so the homeowner wouldn't pay twice. That kind of follow-through showed up repeatedly. One serious concern: a reviewer reported waiting 14 months for permit approval, paying double bills for 7 months, and never receiving a promised rebate. The vast majority experienced 5-6 month timelines with weekly email updates, but that outlier suggests permitting can occasionally stall. If you want an installer who'll check in months later to remind you about your tax credit (yes, that happened), VanWarner's attentiveness justifies the wait for most buyers.
If you're willing to budget 5-6 months for permits and utility approvals, VanWarner's hands-on support and documented bill reductions make them a safe choice. Just confirm all rebate terms in writing before signing.
Reviews That Shaped Our Verdict
Daniel hired the company for a residential solar installation and discovered that Brandon became the steady presence amid a flurry of different crews and assigned tasks. He made himself available through the whole process, stepping in whenever work moved between teams to point Daniel in the right direction and answer any questions. Brandon didn’t disappear after the panels went up — he checked back in months later and even reminded Daniel to file the federal tax credit. What lingered for Daniel was not just clear communication during the install, but the follow-through afterward that kept the project from becoming someone else’s loose end.
Adolfo De Alba met Brandon from VanWarner at his home, where Brandon quoted a 4–6 month timeline for installation and promised roughly a $3,000 rebate for signing up with Sunpower through the company. He agreed to move forward, but 14 months later the system still hasn’t been approved for use because VanWarner failed to secure the permit to operate the panels. For the past seven months he has been paying both a solar bill and a regular electric bill while the system sits unusable. VanWarner stopped answering his calls and refused to issue the promised rebate, leaving him out the benefit he was sold and covering two utility charges at once — a cautionary detail any buyer should note before signing.
CJ chose a home solar system and discovered that, even when the company handles permits and installation, the process can stretch to about five or six months before the panels start producing power. Philip and Brandon walked through the equipment and answered questions thoroughly, and a project coordinator, Kaitlyn Burnham, sent weekly email updates so CJ always knew where the job stood. During the wait CJ started using the mySunPower app and enjoyed watching production kick in and grid usage fall—right now, in shorter October days, output is lower but already visible. Van Warner picked up CJ’s first solar bill, which meant CJ didn’t have to pay both the new system and the utility at the same time—a concrete perk that removed a lot of short-term stress. CJ hopes that, once the system runs through a full billing cycle, a typical bill that was over $350 will drop under $100 and perhaps fall below $20 or even to zero as credits accumulate. CJ wrestled with lease-versus-buy choices and plans to buy after five years to avoid extra interest charges; the company’s hands-on service and clear communications made that decision easier than it might have been with a vendor that leaves you onus
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Serving customers for 4 years
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What You Can Expect
Adolfo De Alba met Brandon from VanWarner at his home, where Brandon quoted a 4–6 month timeline for installation and promised roughly a $3,000 rebate for signing up with Sunpower through the company. He agreed to move forward, but 14 months later the system still hasn’t been approved for use because VanWarner failed to secure the permit to operate the panels. For the past seven months he has been paying both a solar bill and a regular electric bill while the system sits unusable. VanWarner stopped answering his calls and refused to issue the promised rebate, leaving him out the benefit he was sold and covering two utility charges at once — a cautionary detail any buyer should note before signing.
Jonathan Estrada experienced a five-star solar installation for his family, with seamless coordination from the sales team through the installers and project managers. Philip and Brandon managed scheduling around the family's needs, keeping the whole process hassle-free and on track. Philip stood out by consistently stepping in to help and resolving issues as they came up. He walked away valuing the team's responsiveness and the way they made everything work around his family's schedule — a concrete sign of customer-focused service.
Sean experienced a standout solar installation with Brandon’s company. He discovered the panels are delivering impressive energy savings and watched the project move smoothly from the initial consultation through the final installation. Brandon guided the process with clear expertise and professionalism, and he maintained excellent, attentive customer service throughout. What will stick with a prospective buyer is the combination of noticeable energy savings and a hands-on installer who stayed engaged at every step.