Best Solar Installers

Greater Los Angeles

Magic Solar Electric handles the technical side well but struggles with the sales funnel. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found 37 mentions of installation quality with zero complaints. The workmanship earns universal praise. One homeowner hired them for a full roof replacement, 29 panels, and gut

All State Construction delivers professional solar installations, but one serious failure raises red flags. We found 19 reviewers praising smooth installation processes and energy savings, but one customer reported five months of troubleshooting before panels worked correctly, then discovered unsafe

Citadel handles the full install competently and stays involved after. We analyzed hundreds of reviews and found consistent evidence of professional work and reliable follow-through, though not the standout performance that earns our top recommendation. One homeowner's system has produced $16,800 wo

Solar Optimum is a safe bet for solar. We analyzed thousands of reviews and found the company delivers quality work at competitive prices, but you'll need patience for communication hiccups. One homeowner watched their neighbor's install so closely they chose Solar Optimum themselves after comparing

Source Solar won't overwhelm you with a sales pitch. Ryan and Josh, the brothers who own the company, show up to install the panels themselves, and 12 reviewers mentioned their workmanship without a single negative comment. We found one homeowner whose tile roof scared off most bidders. Source Solar

Sunlogix handles the basics well, but you're navigating a more complicated picture than most installers. We analyzed hundreds of reviews and found that while the company consistently delivers solid installations and responsive project management, customers are often confused about who they're actual

Ace Solaris handles the basics exceptionally well, but doesn't stand out from other solid installers. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found near-perfect execution on workmanship, timelines, and follow-through. One customer compared quotes from multiple Glendale and LA installers with excellent rep

LA Solar Systems delivers solid installations at competitive prices, but we found little evidence they offer standout service beyond that baseline. One homeowner saw their electric bill drop from over $600 per month to under $40 after installation, and another saved money when the company's free ene

Sol-Up handles the basics well but doesn't stand out. We analyzed thousands of reviews and found a company that delivers consistent, competent installations without the premium service bells and whistles of top-tier installers. One customer ran into a permitting mess from a 2021 install that fell th

Green Convergence installs SunPower panels well, but you'll need to manage the timeline yourself. We analyzed hundreds of reviews and found workmanship scores near-perfect (221 positive mentions, only 9 negative), and installers routinely hide conduit runs inside attics so nothing mars the roofline.

AMECO Solar & Roofing will handle the basics competently, but they won't impress you. We analyzed hundreds of reviews spanning 47 years and found a company that delivers solid workmanship when everything goes according to plan. One customer installed panels on a roof with complex angles and reported

Solar Forward is the team you call when you need steady follow-through, not flashy promises. We analyzed nearly a hundred reviews and found installers who painted conduits to match exterior walls and laid plywood with foam padding to protect roof tiles during the job. One customer couldn't find a si

SunGreen delivers exactly what you'd expect from a competent installer: clean work, permits handled, bills that drop to near zero. We analyzed dozens of reviews and didn't find a single complaint about shoddy installation or dodged follow-up calls. One homeowner installed a 50kW commercial system in

EverGreen Roofing and Solar runs a tight operation, but they haven't built the deep review history we'd expect from a top-tier installer. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found zero complaints about workmanship, zero negative comments on their sales team, and zero reports of scheduling chaos. One h

Current Energy installs clean systems and keeps customers happy during the sales and build phases. We found 12 reviewers who specifically praised the workmanship, and not one mentioned sloppy conduit runs or roof damage. One military veteran compared the crew to a well-oiled unit and watched his ent

Dynasty Electric handles routine electrical upgrades and solar installs without drama. We analyzed dozens of reviews spanning over a decade, from simple panel replacements to full solar-plus-battery systems. Seventeen reviewers praised workmanship quality, and 13 singled out project management (no s

Clean Rays Energy delivers solid installations at prices that undercut the national chains, but you're betting on one person to handle your warranty work a decade from now. We found 11 reviews praising Armando's workmanship and 10 noting his clear communication style, with no complaints about instal

Elite Solar handles installations smoothly and treats customers well, but one serious roof-leak complaint raises questions about long-term accountability. We found 18 reviewers who specifically praised the quality of the installation work, and 20 highlighted how well the team managed timelines and c

Shylee Construction won't dazzle you with a national name, but they'll return your calls and fix what the last contractor botched. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found that owner Tiffany Swisa personally coordinates every project, from solar inverter replacements to full reroofs, and her team cat

SoCal Energy installs quickly and does solid electrical work, but your experience depends entirely on which salesperson you get. We found nine reviews praising fast, professional installations that look good on the roof and produce real savings (one homeowner received a $512 check for four months of

Zenith Electric is a safe bet for straightforward residential work. We analyzed hundreds of reviews and found a team that shows up on time, finishes the job as quoted, and doesn't leave a mess behind. In one account, a technician drove from Glendale to Inglewood on a Friday evening to restore power

Green 360 Solutions does solid work. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found only one complaint about the actual installation quality. The rest describe smooth timelines, tidy crews, and systems that pass inspection without drama. One homeowner had their roof replaced mid-project, and the crew coord

Vibe Solar delivers solid installations backed by unusually attentive reps. We found reps checking in on customers years after installation, one sending a production recap 12 months post-sale just to see how the system was performing. Another noticed a customer had lost monitoring connectivity three

Moore Solar delivered. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found a company that treats solar like custom work, not a sales quota. One homeowner exchanged a dozen rooftop layout sketches with Jerry via email the weekend before installation, tweaking panel placement minutes apart until it was right. Ano

BYLTup handles roofing with polish, but this is not a solar company. We analyzed their reviews and found zero evidence of completed solar installations. Every positive mention of solar refers to future plans or considering solar down the line, not actual systems switched on. That matters if you're s