Best Solar Installers

Greater San Diego

Palmetto Energy will get your system installed and answer your calls when something breaks. The workmanship scores high, and we found dozens of reviews describing fast, professional installation crews who showed up on time and cleaned up after themselves. One homeowner dealt with both an HOA dispute

United Electric will show up, fix your problem, and charge you less than you expected. One homeowner called in the morning after appliance installers flagged dangerous wiring, and Jesus arrived by 10 a.m. the same day, installed a code-compliant junction box, patched the old holes, and returned the

Empowered Energy Solutions takes the long view on solar. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found a company that treats solar as part of a broader energy strategy, not a one-size-fits-all product push. One homeowner called in 2015 about solar panels and got a recommendation to upgrade their pool pump

We'd hire Curtiss Energy again ourselves. After reviewing dozens of verified customers, we found a pattern so consistent it borders on boring: every single installation went smoothly, and systems performed exactly as promised. One homeowner tracked their bills for eight years and watched the panels

Alltech Solar is a solid installer, but they win on price and no-pressure sales more than standout service. We analyzed their track record and found 102 mentions of reliable workmanship—teams show up on time, finish fast, and leave clean job sites—but post-install responsiveness is uneven. One homeo

West Coast Heating Air Solar is a solid, dependable installer. We analyzed years of customer feedback and found a company that shows up on time, completes projects efficiently, and follows through when something goes wrong. In one review, a homeowner described getting three competing quotes for an H

Zenith Roofing Services earned our recommendation by doing something rare in this industry: they showed up. We found 11 reviews praising their workmanship with zero complaints about quality, and 9 customers singled out their follow-up support without a single negative mention. One homeowner called f

Richard Olinger Electric is the kind of contractor you keep in your phone for life. We analyzed hundreds of reviews and found zero negative comments about their workmanship, a pattern so rare we had to double-check the data. One customer lost power on a Sunday night when a pole fell and damaged thei

San Diego County Roofing & Solar handles the roofing side of solar projects reliably. We found 124 mentions of solid workmanship and 116 comments praising their project coordination, including juggling solar panel removals with roof replacements. One homeowner's crew worked around skylight installat

Dils Roofing & Solar is a safe, reliable choice. We analyzed hundreds of reviews and found a company that consistently delivers solid work without drama, though it won't set speed records. One homeowner called them back 25 years after their original install for a repair and found them just as compet

Raneri & Long is a safe bet if you need a roof, but they're built for full replacements, not quick fixes. We found dozens of customers who praised their roof crews for working fast even in brutal heat, finishing complete tear-offs in under three days, and leaving job sites cleaner than most contract

Mark Anthony Construction and Roofing gets the fundamentals right. We found 187 reviews praising their workmanship and not a single complaint about follow-up support. One homeowner discovered a seam leak years after installation, emailed at night, and had a technician on-site the next morning to fix

Solid Electrical Services will fix another contractor's mistake on the same day you call. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found zero negative comments about their workmanship or reliability, which is unheard of in residential electrical work. When a separate company wired one homeowner's panel inc

GC Electric Solar does the fundamental work reliably and doesn't overcharge for it. We found 79 reviews praising competitive pricing, quality equipment, and professional installation crews, and the company has quietly handled dozens of warranty inverter replacements with minimal hassle. Installation

Wiring Innovations handles complex AV and electrical projects with the kind of care that keeps customers calling back for years. One San Diego homeowner has used them six times since 2010 for everything from solar panels to sound zones to security systems, with no complaints. Reviews show 101 mentio

Peak Builders is a competent all-around contractor, but you'll notice the gap between their roofing work and everything else. We analyzed nearly a hundred reviews and found 67 people singled out their workmanship, most of them for roof replacements. One homeowner's roof leaked after San Diego's heav

Solar Watt Solutions won't wow you with slick marketing, but they'll get your system up and running fast and stand behind it for years. We found 64 reviews describing solid workmanship and zero complaints about the installation crew cutting corners. One homeowner called Dave eight years after instal

GRID Alternatives isn't your typical solar installer. They're a nonprofit that trains volunteers and job seekers to install panels on low-income homes at no cost to the homeowner. We analyzed hundreds of reviews and found the model delivers real results. One homeowner in San Diego paid zero out of p

RC Roofing has been fixing the same roofs for decades. We found homeowners who first hired Rick Clark in the 1990s, then called him back for repairs, vent installs, and eventually full replacements years later. That longevity tells you something: the work holds up, and the crew doesn't vanish after

Solarium Energy won't wow you, but they'll get panels on your roof without drama. We analyzed over a hundred reviews and found a company that excels at straightforward installs but stumbles when customers need them months later. One homeowner called back about a faulty system and spent months chasin

Christian Roofing will show up when you call, fix what needs fixing, and come back years later if something goes wrong. We found 226 reviewers who praised their workmanship, and in one case a homeowner reported a ceiling bubble seven years after installation only to have the company send an inspecto

Green Earth Electric is a solid, reliable electrician who won't leave you guessing. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found a contractor who shows up on time, quotes jobs accurately, and cleans up after himself, all of which sound basic until you've hired someone who doesn't. One reviewer hired Jose

Millennium Roofing is a solid choice if you want an owner who shows up daily and fixes problems other contractors won't touch. We found 37 mentions of exceptional workmanship, and not one complaint about quality once a project started. The owner, Armando, personally tracked down discontinued Monier

Sequoia Roofing is a safe bet if you want a crew that shows up on time and leaves your yard cleaner than they found it. We found 51 reviews praising their fair pricing and 74 that called out solid workmanship, most pointing to project leads Mike and Rudy by name. One Cardiff homeowner watched five i

SuperGreen Solutions has a split track record that depends entirely on which product you're buying. Customers who purchased Indow window inserts or LED lighting upgrades between 2014 and 2018 describe smooth transactions and effective installations. One art gallery owner saw her electric bill drop a