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Wicks Roofing and Solar reviews

CALIFORNIA / SANTA BARBARA
Wicks Roofing and Solar
123 Reviews • 3 Locations 16,359 Data Points Processed

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The Verdict

Wicks Roofing & Solar delivers outstanding workmanship but struggles to keep small jobs on track. We analyzed reviews that split into two distinct experiences. If you get on the schedule for a full solar installation or major roof replacement, you'll likely work with skilled crews and project managers who communicate at every step. Mason Stanley chased down a bad inverter two years after one homeowner's original install, ordering parts and coordinating a same-day fix. Michelle Caramadre guided another family through every stage of a Tesla battery install, from permitting to final PG&E sign-off, with zero surprises. But if you need a repair quote under $3,000, expect long waits and unreturned calls. Nine reviews describe being promised callbacks that never came, watching small leak repairs fail multiple times, or abandoning the company after weeks of silence. One homeowner paid for a $30,000 roof replacement only to find the same leak in the same spot after the first rain. Wicks excels when a large project justifies their focus, but smaller jobs often slip through the cracks.

If you're planning a complete solar system or full roof replacement and want installers who'll troubleshoot problems years later, Wicks is a strong choice. If you need a patch or minor repair, expect frustrating delays and consider a more responsive local contractor.

3 Stories That Stood Out

1. Gay Groomes
Google | Feb 28, 2022 |

Gay Groomes hired Wick’s to retile their Arroyo Grande roof and install solar panels in 2022. Two years later they opened the solar app and discovered the system hadn’t produced power for a month, so they called Mason, the original electrician. Mason answered immediately, diagnosed a failed inverter, and stayed on top of the repair while a replacement was ordered—shipping took a couple of weeks amid broader delays. Jon installed the new inverter and the system began producing again. They found both Mason and Jon skilled, personable, and a pleasure to do business with. The memorable takeaway: Mason’s quick response and steady communication during the shipping delay turned a potentially long outage into a well-managed, short repair.

2. Kathi G.
Yelp | Dec 14, 2023 |

Kathi G. endured a persistent problem: every rain soaked through her ceiling from the same spot on the roof. She called Wicks repeatedly; each visit they patched the area, she paid for the work, and with the next storm the leak returned. Eventually the company recommended a full roof replacement — at a cost just under $30,000 — so she hired them, they finished the job, and she paid in full. When the next rain came, the exact same spot leaked again. A crew returned and essentially admitted they “missed a spot.” On top of that, three times this year the company set appointment windows and nobody showed up. She walked away feeling the earlier repairs were never really done and that the costly replacement didn’t fix the original issue — the image that sticks is a $30,000 roof that leaked in the same place on its first test, with a crew forced to concede they had “missed a spot.”

3. Debbie Sander
Google | Jul 18, 2025 |

Debbie chose Wicks Roofing & Solar to add a Tesla Battery Backup to her home and found the whole team unusually coordinated from the first estimate through final sign-off. Mason Stanley showed up quickly with a clear estimate and walked her through every detail of the battery system. Jose Lopez handled the installation—friendly, courteous, and meticulous—leaving the roof and yard spotless and outlining the next steps before he left. Michael Highnote returned to finish the hookup, met with the PGE inspector to secure approval, and took the time to connect and explain the phone app so Debbie could monitor the system herself. Project manager Michelle Caramadre stayed involved the whole way, answering questions, keeping the timeline on track, and smoothing each handoff. The outcome: a clean, professionally installed Tesla backup, PGE approval, and phones hooked into the system so she could start using it immediately.

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88 Reviews · 1 Location
4.5/5
Yelp
35 Reviews · 3 Locations
4.1/5
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Performance by Work Type

ROOFING
ROOFING
Repair or replacement, before or after solar installation.
4.5/5
SOLAR
SOLAR
Installation, permitting, and grid connection.
4.9/5
SERVICE
SERVICE
Repairs, maintenance, and ongoing system support.
4.9/5
BATTERY
BATTERY
Energy storage for backup savings and independence.
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 75

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Serving customers for 10 years

Operating longer 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. Stefan Podell
Google | Mar 31, 2026 |

Stefan watched Julian take his mom through the initial inspection and estimate with real patience, then saw the crew handle a tricky wrinkle before the job even started: the leased panels had to be removed first, and the solar panel company keeping that appointment was anything but predictable. Rather than let the delay drag on, they adjusted fast, showed up the next day with extra hands, and finished the whole project in just two days instead of the expected three or four. That kind of flexibility, paired with how smoothly Julian handled the walkthrough, made the process feel unusually well managed.

2. Niki Munoz
Google | Mar 12, 2026 |

Niki Munoz had originally come to Wicks through a local contractor, and the detail that stood out most was what happened long after the install. After Wicks put in both a solar system and a roof on the home, Victor Romero from the solar division unexpectedly reached out to let her know one of the panel inverters had gone out and offered to come replace it. That kind of proactive follow-up made the company’s support feel real, not just promised on paper.

3. Juanita Allen
Google | Jan 30, 2020 |

Juanita hired the company to install a new roof on her home; the work looked solid at first. A few years later she discovered major problems and began calling repeatedly. For two years she kept being told someone would come “next week,” but visits never happened — except for one brief inspection by Justin, who looked and left without following up. Despite having spent thousands on the roof, she ran into stonewalling and a clear lack of effort to make repairs. What lingered for her was not the initial installation but two years of empty promises and a single, unfulfilled visit from Justin.

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1. Abe Botros
Google | May 31, 2025 |

Abe Botros has relied on Wicks for several years to install solar on his home, handle roof repairs, and keep the system maintained. Over that time he’s received steady, responsive service rather than one-off fixes. Most recently Victor Romero came out to service the solar electrical panel; he completed the work cleanly, explained what he did, and was pleasant to interact with. Michelle Caramadre has been the dependable contact for questions and follow-up, always helpful and quick to assist. The lasting impression for him is practical: consistent technicians and staff who make ongoing care and communication easy.

2. Vince Fonte
Google | Jul 5, 2022 |

Vince Fonte called Wicks when his solar inverter started acting up; technician Jonathan Hernandez diagnosed the problem quickly. Jonathan ordered the replacement part, and when it arrived he phoned and replaced it the same day. He has relied on Wicks for several years for both roofing and solar, and credits their responsiveness—especially the quick diagnosis and same-day repair—for keeping him as a customer.

3. Mark Henderson
Google | Nov 2, 2018 |

Mark turned to this company twice over the years to replace two roofs on his home. He came back because each project finished quickly and the crews delivered solid, high-quality work. He was particularly grateful to Justin for making the process smooth — what stayed with him was the fast turnaround and the personal attention from Justin.

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1. Debbie Sander
Google | Jul 18, 2025 |

Debbie chose Wicks Roofing & Solar to add a Tesla Battery Backup to her home and found the whole team unusually coordinated from the first estimate through final sign-off. Mason Stanley showed up quickly with a clear estimate and walked her through every detail of the battery system. Jose Lopez handled the installation—friendly, courteous, and meticulous—leaving the roof and yard spotless and outlining the next steps before he left. Michael Highnote returned to finish the hookup, met with the PGE inspector to secure approval, and took the time to connect and explain the phone app so Debbie could monitor the system herself. Project manager Michelle Caramadre stayed involved the whole way, answering questions, keeping the timeline on track, and smoothing each handoff. The outcome: a clean, professionally installed Tesla backup, PGE approval, and phones hooked into the system so she could start using it immediately.

2. Bruce Tallerman
Google | Jun 27, 2025 |

Bruce chose Wicks for a residential rooftop solar install and watched the team manage the whole process with clear communication and professional attention to detail. The crew completed the work efficiently and stayed responsive whenever scheduling or permit questions came up. He singled out Dan V. and Marco P. for their skill, friendliness, and willingness to patiently walk through every question. What stuck with him was the team's personal touch—competent installation paired with customer-focused answers—so the project never felt rushed or confusing.

3. Larry H.
Yelp | Mar 22, 2026 |

Larry ended up dealing with a frustrating solar install that never got handled right the first time. The person who approved the job never showed up for the installation, and the company came back later wanting to tear it out and reinstall it because of their own mistakes. For him, that pointed to a project with serious management problems and almost no quality control, the kind of breakdown that leaves a homeowner wondering who was actually checking the work before it went on the roof.

Long-term Satisfaction

Long-term satisfaction for Wicks Roofing and Solar drops to 4.4 ★ compared to early reviews. This is better than 52% 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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