Best Solar Installers

Inland Empire

Restart Solar handled routine installations well, but the company appears to have shut down, leaving customers stranded. We found detailed timelines showing smooth two-day installs—one homeowner documented their system going live just 16 days after signing—and 26 reviewers described clean workmanshi

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

KCD Electric is one of the fastest-responding electrical contractors we've seen. In the reviews we analyzed, 29 customers mentioned same-day or next-day service, including one who called five competitors stuck on 4–6 week waits and had KCD troubleshoot a dead solar inverter in two days. The company

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

Pell Solar is a safe bet if you're willing to trade some polish for lower prices. We analyzed their track record and found a clear divide: long-term customers describe years of steady performance and fast warranty service, while a handful of 2024 installs detail months-long troubleshooting battles o

Berry Roofing is a safe pick if you need a roofer who shows up on time and won't cut corners. We analyzed hundreds of reviews and found a company that consistently delivers quality work without surprises. One homeowner hired them for a full re-roof after heavy rains, and a year later still recommend

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

CalState Solar is safe enough, but you won't get the hand-holding experience top installers offer. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found a company that does solid work when everything goes according to plan but struggles when it doesn't. One customer waited three months for their permission-to-ope

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

Pacific Pro Solar Group won't chase you down with high-pressure sales tactics, and they won't ghost you after the install either—at least not most of the time. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found a team that treats solar like straightforward electrical work, not a commission-driven upsell. One h

Solar Vast earns high marks for installation speed and initial service, but a pattern of abandoned customers raises serious concerns. We found multiple reports of systems failing within two to three years, then silence from the company when homeowners called for help. One reviewer paid $45,000 and l

Champion Electric earned consistent praise for professional residential work, but two customer complaints about staff behavior stand out. One reviewer watched a company truck tailgate others on the freeway and nearly cause accidents. Another photographed employees parking in three handicap spots to

Hale Electric fixed problems for free that other contractors would have billed hundreds for. We found two separate cases where technicians arrived, diagnosed an issue the homeowner had overestimated, and walked away without charging a cent. That kind of integrity shows up in the work quality metrics

Revco Solar will fix your leak the same day you call. In 16 maintenance reviews, we found technicians who diagnosed problems quickly and walked homeowners through the repairs on the spot. That responsiveness extends to their pool solar work, where 84% of reviews praised professional installation. Bu

Elbac Solar's installs often go smoothly, but serious problems can spiral without resolution. One homeowner paid over $30,000 for a system that failed to generate power for nearly two years, then got hit with a $2,833 utility bill when a faulty antenna went unnoticed. Another customer's installation

Solar Energy Exchange delivers clean, professional installations but has patterns that warrant caution. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found strong workmanship (13 reviewers praised installation quality with zero complaints), yet recurring issues with sales conduct and post-installation support e

Current Home has a communication problem. We analyzed thousands of reviews and found a company where your experience depends entirely on which rep you get. One homeowner's system was installed two years ago and still runs perfectly, while another waited 16 months just to be told the project was canc

Sea Bright Solar has solid install crews and a track record that stretches back over a decade. We found 180 reviews praising their workmanship with only 27 complaints, and installation teams consistently earn kudos for showing up on time and cleaning up after themselves. But we also noticed a patter

EPX Group's install crews earn consistent praise, but the office creates problems that undermine the field work. In one case, a homeowner called for warranty help on a two-year-old project and a full repair crew arrived at no charge with zero pushback. That's the upside. The downside surfaces when y

Devil Dog Energy has serious credibility problems. One reviewer alleges the company placed an invalid lien on their property after they canceled, blocking a refinance. Another says their electric bill went up after installation and the owner called himself "a middleman" who couldn't help. We found 3

Elite Roofing and Solar Solutions has a serious reliability problem. In one case, an 84-year-old homeowner climbed a ladder herself to check the gutters after workers assured her they were clean, only to find them stuffed with construction debris. In another, a customer waited through two no-show ap

Rooms Covers 'N Solar has a pattern of excellent installation work undermined by serious communication breakdowns and warranty disputes. We found 240 mentions of solid workmanship, with installers like Carlos putting up patios solo in triple-digit heat and electrician Daniel meticulously checking ev

Kuubix went out of business, and the reviews show why. We found a company where installations often went smoothly but post-sale support collapsed. One homeowner sat with panels on their roof for seven months waiting for a main panel upgrade, cycling through three different project managers as staff

Empower Home Services delivers clean, fast solar installs, but struggles to match the price shoppers expect. We found 399 mentions praising the workmanship itself, yet 73 reviewers felt they overpaid or got misled on value. One homeowner waited two years to write a glowing review about flawless pane