Best Solar Installers

Santa Cruz

Nomadic Solar

Nomadic Solar installs van and RV solar systems with the kind of patience most contractors don't have time for. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found zero complaints about workmanship, sales pressure, or follow-up support. One customer spent three weeks going back and forth on budget configuration

Allterra Solar

We analyzed over a hundred reviews and found a contractor who treats finicky requests as normal business. One customer asked the crew to center the panel array and adjust conduit positioning down to the inch, and the team obliged without complaint. Another installed 18 panels in 2013 and reports the

Sandbar Solar & Electric

Sandbar Solar delivered clean, on-schedule installations across nearly a hundred reviews, and we didn't find anyone complaining about sloppy roof work or missed timelines. One homeowner came back eight years later for a second install, calling the quality so good they wouldn't consider another contr

Day One Solar

Day One Solar earned our recommendation after we analyzed dozens of reviews and found a pattern of reliable installations and standout follow-through. We tracked 27 mentions of workmanship quality and couldn't find a single negative comment, and 21 reviewers went out of their way to praise post-sale

StarPower is a competent local installer run by an owner who shows up. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found two clear patterns: they excel at solving tough problems left by other contractors, and they deliver clean work without the sales theater. One homeowner watched the owner spend six days tra

Solar Technologies gets the fundamentals right. We analyzed reviews spanning nearly a decade and found a company that delivers SunPower installs without drama, hits promised production numbers, and fields a team that actually answers the phone. One homeowner routed all wiring through the attic to av

Santa Cruz Renewables installs solid systems at competitive prices, but you're rolling the dice on long-term support. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found a clear pattern: owner Jacy Dickel handles sales, installation, and permitting himself, and customers rave about his technical knowledge and u

PerryBuilt delivers solid solar installations with a hands-on local touch. Reviews show Bevan and Roger customize systems to fit tight roof layouts, hide conduit runs where larger installers won't bother, and handle ground mounts that franchises routinely decline. Nineteen reviewers singled out the

Fisher Electric is a reliable fallback if you need a same-day fix and your first choice is booked. We analyzed their work across emergency calls, panel replacements, and troubleshooting jobs, and the pattern is clear: they're fast and their technicians know what they're doing, but you'll pay a premi

Solar Electric Supply is a solid supplier for DIY solar, but not a full-service installer. We analyzed reviews spanning nearly two decades and found a company that excels at guiding experienced contractors and ambitious homeowners through equipment purchases, then mostly disappears. A retired engine

Moreno Roofing is a safe bet, not a standout. We analyzed their work and found a company that reliably installs roofs and solar without drama. One homeowner had Paul replace three roofs over 25 years and still calls him first when a leak appears. Another watched the crew work through a heat wave for