Best Solar Installers

Greater San Diego

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

Brandt Electric is a solid local option if you need straightforward electrical work done right. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found a consistent pattern: their technicians show up, diagnose the problem quickly, and fix it without drama. One homeowner called out a technician named Connor who iden

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!"

Sunlight Solar delivers, but you'll need to stay on top of them after the install. We analyzed hundreds of reviews and found a company whose crews show up on time, work fast, and nail the technical details. One homeowner watched installers finish a roof in two days and solar in another two, beating

Sun Diego Solar offers competitive pricing and solid installation work, but sizing mistakes have cost some customers thousands. We found 13 reviewers who praised the crew's workmanship without a single complaint about install quality. One homeowner hired them three separate times for solar, EV charg

TAG Roofing & Solar delivers solid workmanship but stumbles on follow-through. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found a company that excels when the crew shows up, yet frustrates customers with communication gaps. One homeowner praised the team for tearing off both metal and shingle sections withou

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

Dana Logsdon Roofing & Solar gets the basics right. We analyzed thousands of reviews and found 471 mentions of workmanship quality, with crews who show up on time, finish fast, and sweep up every nail when they're done. One customer watched a roofing crew tear off an entire roof in under five hours,

The Roof Masters will show up, fix your roof correctly, and respond when you call months later about a follow-up question. We analyzed hundreds of reviews and couldn't find a pattern of ghosting or runaround after the deposit clears. In 554 reviews mentioning workmanship, only 35 raised concerns. Th

US GREEN Energy Technologies is a safe bet if you want a no-pressure installer who won't oversell you. We analyzed nearly a hundred reviews and found two distinct customer experiences. Most reviewers report smooth installations, zero electric bills within months, and staff who sized systems conserva

Service Rite Electric handles the basics well but doesn't stand out. We analyzed nearly a hundred reviews and found a company that's built a reliable reputation on punctual crews and clean workmanship, particularly for panel upgrades and emergency repairs. One property manager has used them for ten

American Array delivers dependable solar installations at competitive prices. We analyzed their portfolio and found consistent execution on the fundamentals: installations that meet city and utility approvals on the first try, systems producing at or above estimates years later, and warranty repairs

Solar Symphony gets the basics right. We analyzed hundreds of reviews and found steady praise for professional crews, fair pricing, and systems that keep working years after installation. In 229 reviews mentioning installation quality, we couldn't find a single complaint about sloppy roof work or da

Baker Home Energy handles the basics competently, but don't expect much when things go sideways. We analyzed thousands of reviews and found a company that installs solar and HVAC systems efficiently yet struggles when customers need help after the fact. One homeowner watched their system fail during

Tier Drop Solar will fix what your first installer broke, then stick around for years afterward. We found 19 reviews praising workmanship quality with zero complaints, and 11 homeowners specifically mentioned ongoing support long after installation. One customer had Randy overhaul a five-year-old sy

TR Construction is a safe bet for roofs and remodels, but you'll pay a little more than the cheapest bid. We analyzed hundreds of reviews and found a company that shows up on time, finishes what it starts, and stands behind the work years later. One homeowner called TR three years after a bathroom r

Aviara Solar handles the basics reliably but doesn't stand out. We analyzed dozens of projects and found that 42 reviewers had no complaints about workmanship, a clean sweep we rarely see in residential solar. One homeowner watched installers finish a full 9-panel system in a single day, cleaning up

SolarTech delivers fast, clean installations and responsive repairs. One homeowner came back for a second system after four years of zero problems and near-zero electric bills. Another called on a weekend about a pool heater, and the manager answered via FaceTime and sent a crew the same day to twea

ProSolar has a strong track record with most customers, but recent patterns show concerning gaps in follow-through that could leave you waiting months longer than promised. We analyzed reviews spanning over a decade and found two distinct experiences. In one review, a homeowner waited 10.5 months fo

BVI Solar built a loyal following in San Diego, but we found a serious customer-service breakdown that should give you pause. One homeowner with underperforming panels hit a wall: the warranty contact stopped responding, then disappeared from the company, and the replacement staffer told him it was

Precision Solar earns praise for workmanship but stumbles badly on follow-through. One homeowner saved $8,000 when the owner recommended keeping existing pool panels instead of upselling replacements, and another watched the crew paint conduit to match the house so the install would blend in. We fou

Nolanco Roofing earns steady praise for workmanship but stumbles when things go wrong. One homeowner watched her roofer nearly fall off the house when she startled him mid-job. He regained his balance, she learned to clap for attention, and the roof itself turned out flawless. That mix of minor mish

Mission Solar Electric delivers high-quality installations when you catch them, but the company has serious capacity issues. We found a homeowner whose decade-old system stopped producing energy and couldn't get a callback because the owner was "too slammed" to schedule even a paid service visit. Th

Precision Electric's track record is erratic in ways that should give you pause. One homeowner watched them abandon a residential project mid-job, leaving their toolbox behind and loose wire nuts in every box. Another paid $750 for two hours after technicians couldn't diagnose a problem until the ho