Best Solar Installers

Sacramento Metro

Sparky Electric & Solar

Sparky Electric & Solar will fix problems other contractors leave behind. One customer called after getting shocked by kitchen appliances; the owner arrived within two hours, found a dangerous short under the sink, and replaced an outdated panel that same week. Another homeowner fired their original

Steiners Solar Service

Steiner's Solar Service is the rare contractor who answers the phone when something breaks. We analyzed dozens of customer reviews and found zero mentions of shoddy work, missed callbacks, or abandoned repairs. One homeowner had squirrels chew through their roof solar panels multiple times, and Stei

JHP Electric

JHP Electric delivers solar installs that pass the test of Type-A homeowners who measure everything. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found zero complaints about workmanship, zero mentions of shoddy conduit runs, and zero stories of post-install ghosting. One customer went from contract signing to

North Valley Solar Power

North Valley Solar Power delivers what most installers just promise: a fast, drama-free installation with a team that actually answers your questions. We analyzed hundreds of reviews and found one homeowner who shopped for an entire year before choosing North Valley, then watched the company finish

Solectric

Solectric delivers the kind of solar installation you'd want for your own home. We analyzed nearly a hundred reviews and found zero complaints about workmanship—a rarity in an industry where roof penetrations and wiring details often spark disputes. One homeowner spent a dozen hours researching cont

East Electrical Service

East Electrical Service runs a tight ship. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found zero complaints about workmanship, missed deadlines, or dodgy quotes. One customer came home to find a portion of their house without power, called East, and got it fixed the same day along with a couple of lingering

Solar Energy

We found a solar installer who answers the phone. One homeowner called five competing companies for a small-house system and got nowhere until this team designed a right-sized setup and finished the entire job in under a month. Another customer cut their electricity bill nearly in half within weeks

Mega Power Electric

We've never seen a contractor handle utility red tape with less drama. Mega Power Electric delivered installations at 25 percent above projected output in one case, and when the city utility changed requirements mid-project and demanded new electrical boxes that weren't in the original contract, the

Sunrise Solar Roofing

Sunrise Solar Roofing will save you thousands compared to the national installers. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found two patterns that matter: this company cuts PG&E bills down to nearly nothing, and they'll still be picking up the phone years after your panels go live. One homeowner calculate

ACR Solar

ACR Solar delivers quality work and stands behind it. We analyzed reviews from homeowners who not only hired them once but came back for vacation homes and pool systems. Workmanship complaints are nonexistent across 73 reviews, and 85 people praised their follow-up support. The company excels at two

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

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

Valley Solar gets the installation done fast and then sticks around when you need them. One homeowner watched crews mount panels and wire everything in a single day back in 2020, and three years later when minor issues popped up, the team answered calls and fixed them without fuss. We found 12 revie

Right Now Air & Solar is a safe choice if you value fast emergency response and honest maintenance checkups. We analyzed thousands of reviews and found this company excels at showing up quickly when you're sweating through a heatwave. One customer called on a Friday afternoon during 106-degree weath

Five Star Solar delivers solid installations at competitive prices. We analyzed hundreds of reviews and found two patterns that define this company: the sales team (especially Ron) takes time to educate rather than pressure, and the installation crews finish jobs quickly without cutting corners. In

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

SolarLink Energy Construction handles permits and city approvals so you don't have to. One homeowner who abandoned Tesla's DIY approach said SolarLink delivered the hands-free process they promised, even fixing a monitoring app setup error within a day. We found zero complaints about workmanship acr

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

Origin Solar gets installations done fast and professionally, but communication breaks down hard when problems arise. We found 19 reviewers who described smooth, on-time projects with friendly crews and panels up and running in as little as 15 days from contract signing. One homeowner went from firs

Pi Electric handles standard electrical jobs competently, but we found enough red flags to make this a cautious choice. We analyzed dozens of reviews and noticed a pattern: emergency panel replacements and outlet installations go smoothly, but diagnostic work is hit-or-miss. One homeowner paid $350

Modernize Power delivers reliable, high-quality work, but follow-through after installation can be inconsistent. We found 26 reviews praising their workmanship without a single complaint about the physical installation itself. One homeowner who paid $17,850 for a Generac generator said the install c

Buckley delivers reliable HVAC work backed by decades of customer loyalty. We analyzed hundreds of reviews and found two patterns that explain why homeowners stick with this Sacramento contractor for 10, 20, even 30 years. First, their technicians show up prepared and explain everything in plain lan

Solar Electric Pros handles straightforward electrical work well but shows serious gaps on solar installations. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found a stark split: their general electrical service (range hookups, emergency repairs, conduit work) earned consistent praise for quick response times a

RME Innovations has a troubling split in customer experiences. On one hand, 15 reviews celebrate smooth installations and competitive pricing. On the other, we found two reviewers alleging roof damage, incomplete work, and unresponsive management, with one pursuing legal action over what they call f

This company splits sharply between devoted fans and burned customers. We found two dozen reviews praising Eric's deep RV knowledge and willingness to diagnose tricky problems other shops couldn't crack. One owner spent two years bouncing between mechanics for an A/C issue before Eric spotted the ro