Best Solar Installers

Greater San Diego

Palomar Solar does the work right and stays engaged long after installation. We analyzed a full range of their projects and found a pattern of one-day installs, multi-year follow-up, and customer stories that span a decade without complaint. One homeowner with a 4,600-square-foot house paid a $38 el

Advanced Solar Technologies does one thing and does it consistently well. We analyzed over a hundred reviews and found zero complaints about the actual tinting work. Bryan, the installer, showed up on time in 22 separate reviews, explained film options in detail, and left behind installations that c

Asgard Energy delivers solid solar and battery work. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found that 37 homeowners specifically praised the installation craftsmanship, while only 2 mentioned any issues with the finished work. One customer watched Asgard's crew rip out a day's worth of electrical routin

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

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 Solar gets the fundamentals right without any flash. We found a small, owner-operated outfit where the two brothers who answer your calls also wire your inverter and climb on your roof. One homeowner watched the county inspector congratulate Dirk on passing inspection on the first try, a r

Mark Naylor Solar Specialists installed a workable system, but expect some communication bumps along the way. We found 16 reviewers who praised timely installations and knowledgeable crews who solved tricky roof placements. One homeowner had panels installed on the wrong section of the roof, called

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

Ascent Roofing installs cleanly and finishes on time, but their follow-up care is inconsistent. We analyzed reviews spanning five years and found a stark split. One customer reported waiting weeks for a leak inspection after multiple ignored promises, then watched the repair crew leave shingles unfa

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Simms Solar delivers clean, professional installs when owner Matt Simms stays engaged. We found 16 reviews praising workmanship quality, often calling out aesthetic wiring runs and rooftop layouts that looked sharp rather than slapped together. One homeowner who coordinated a concurrent roof replace

Solar Negotiators is a solid installer if you value long-term follow-up and meticulous maintenance. We found 768 reviewers praising their post-sale support, something rare enough in solar that one customer opened a review with "The follow up they do years after my solar was installed is phenomenal!"