Best Solar Installers

South Bay / Silicon Valley

Earth Electric

Earth Electric installs solar systems that actually work as promised, and they'll still be fixing problems seven years later at no charge. We analyzed over a hundred reviews and found a near-perfect pattern: people get exactly the system size they need, installed by crews who show up on time and finish fast, backed by a team that handles every permit and utility form without making you lift a finger. One customer lost power during a 2023 storm (roof leak, not solar-related), and Earth Electric removed and reinstalled year-old panels for free just to help out. That's the sort of thing we kept seeing. The company stands out in two ways that matter. First, you work directly with the people doing the installation, not a sales team in another state. Zach walks your roof with a ladder and a sun meter before quoting, Sheryl answers fifty emails if that's what it takes to get your design right, and both will explain why leasing math falls apart over ten years. Second, their warranty support is real. We found 16 stories of faulty inverters replaced within days, monitoring issues solved after hours on hold with Tesla, and one reviewer whose system has run flawlessly for seven years with zero maintenance calls (though they did forget to write the review until now, which feels like the ultimate compliment).

Indaspec Smart Roofing and Energy Solutions

Indaspec will take over a failed solar project when no one else will answer the phone. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found two customers who spent years fighting botched installations by other contractors. Both hired Indaspec after certified installers ghosted them, and both report the company diagnosed complex electrical issues without a signed contract, then bid the repair work at prices they describe as shockingly low. That willingness to inherit someone else's mess shows up in 9 reviews about project recovery, all of them positive. Across the board, customers highlight one trait: Indaspec treats complications as normal instead of upselling you. When a roof replacement uncovered surprise structural damage or a solar install hit permit snags, the crews talked through options and adjusted scope without inflating the bill. We noticed 41 mentions of strong project management, often tied to a single point of contact (reviewers name Camila, Alyssa, Meg, Sean) who answered questions the same day. The humor here is unintentional but real: one homeowner's power went out during a storm, and he only found out when PG&E called to tell him. His batteries kept the house running so seamlessly he never noticed the grid was down.

Coastwide Electric

Coastwide Electric earns your trust the old-fashioned way: they fix things fast, don't nickel-and-dime you, and keep coming back when you need them. One homeowner called them three times in a few weeks (a blown meter after a storm, a dead 240-volt garage outlet, a panel fuse), and the owner didn't charge for two of those visits. Another homeowner couldn't get their microwave to work. The technician found the plug wasn't fully clicked into the outlet, explained why that happens, and refused payment. We analyzed nearly a hundred reviews and couldn't find a single complaint about workmanship, pricing transparency, or follow-up. Forty-seven reviewers praised their post-installation support, and 50 mentioned project management (with only one issue noted). They handle everything from panel upgrades and solar installs to vacuum-charger outlets in hallway closets. If you need someone who shows up when promised, cleans up after themselves, and won't ghost you when the permit gets stuck at PG&E, Coastwide is the kind of contractor you'll keep in your contacts for years.

Solar Price Discovery

Solar Price Discovery earned a perfect workmanship record across hundreds of installs. We analyzed customer feedback and found no complaints about panel quality or roof work, while 113 homeowners singled out the crew's craftsmanship. One customer hired them to rescue a botched install left by a defunct contractor—they rewired the inverter and debugged the utility connection in under a week. Another watched the team replace a failed inverter the same day Lisa scheduled the service call, even staying on the phone with the manufacturer to confirm warranty coverage. The company handles permitting, utility hookups, and rebate paperwork without charging extra coordination fees, and 149 reviews praised how smoothly projects stayed on schedule. When an inverter went dark after six years, the tech diagnosed a firmware bug, flashed the update in the rain, and walked the homeowner through the monitoring app before he left. (One reviewer admitted he almost hired a door-to-door rep before discovering this crew—a reminder that the loudest pitch rarely builds the best system.) Post-install support earned a gold award in the South Bay region, anchored by 138 mentions of follow-through that outlasted the warranty period.

TN Electrical and Solar Services

We analyzed over a hundred reviews for TN Electrical and found something rare: a contractor who'll chase down permits while you're on vacation and finish the whole job before you return. One couple left the country right after signing, and when they came back three weeks later, their solar system was already online and generating power. Another customer watched TN fix a botched installation by a different company (including replacing an undersized inverter and rewiring eight panels) in a fraction of the time the original installer took to disappear. We found zero negative comments about their follow-up support, and 99 reviews praised their workmanship without a single complaint about shoddy installation. Two patterns stood out: First, their permitting speed is absurd. Sixteen reviewers reported going from signed contract to city-approved installation in under four weeks, with one hitting full PTO approval in two. Second, their pricing beat the major national installers by enough that multiple customers mentioned it specifically after getting quotes from Tesla, SunRun, and SunPower. If you've got a tricky roof (tile, standing seam metal) that the big shops won't touch or quoted at go-away rates, TN will show up within the week and give you an honest number.

OSullivan Green Solar

O'Sullivan Green Solar installs faster and cleaner than most solar companies we've analyzed. We found reviews from homeowners who watched their entire system go up in one day, and 11 reviewers specifically called out how fast the crew worked without sacrificing quality. One customer noted that Tim's installers painted the conduit to match the house color so there were no ugly silver pipes running everywhere, a level of detail we rarely see mentioned. What sets this company apart is Tim's technical expertise on tricky roofs. We saw multiple stories of homeowners with metal tile roofs or shallow-beam Eichler-style construction who were told by other installers they'd have to wait until after signing to learn the installation plan. Tim walked them through the exact support placement before contract, which gave them confidence the system would actually work. He uses higher-quality panels and microinverters (25-year warranties on both) at prices competitive with companies quoting cheaper equipment. The one recurring friction point: PG&E and inspection delays stretched timelines after installation was complete, though Tim handled all the paperwork and kept customers updated throughout.

Clear Solar Solutions

Clear Solar Solutions deserves your trust. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found a company that steps in when others walk away. One homeowner watched Victor redesign an entire system mid-install after another contractor botched the job, turning a potential disaster into work the county inspector complimented. Another customer had a broken system sitting idle for months because every big-name installer refused service for eight weeks. Victor showed up the next day and fixed it in under an hour. That pattern of accountability shows up everywhere. Forty-six reviews mention quality craftsmanship without a single complaint about sloppy wiring or roof damage. Twenty-three reviews praise post-installation support, often for problems Clear Solar didn't create. Victor personally answers questions, returns for warranty fixes on tiles moved by previous installers, and helps customers adapt systems when they buy an electric car. The only recurring weakness is price. Several reviews note quotes ran higher than competitors, though most add the premium bought them an installer who genuinely cares whether the system works five years later.

Solar Ease

Solar Ease deserves your trust. We analyzed dozens of customer reviews and found an installer who treats every roof like his own. One homeowner came home to find Steve back on their roof a week after install, adjusting panels he thought looked slightly off. Another watched him drive his crew to Stockton to find exact replacement tiles when a few cracked during install, refusing to hide mismatched ones under the array. Reviews show Steve personally visits job sites daily, sometimes doing the work himself rather than delegating quality control. Thirty-four customers singled out his pricing as fair, and 37 praised his project coordination with roofing and electrical contractors. He designs systems at 110-120% of your current usage instead of the industry-standard 90%, so panel degradation won't leave you short in year fifteen. We couldn't find a single complaint about his follow-up support, and one reviewer in 2018 noted Steve still monitors their system remotely three years after install, calling when he spots a blip in output before the homeowner even notices.

Apex Solar Power

Apex Solar Power will fix problems other installers leave behind. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found a clear pattern: homeowners called Apex after their original installer disappeared or an electrician couldn't troubleshoot an inverter, and Apex showed up the next day with real solutions. In one case, they diagnosed suboptimal wiring from a 15-year-old installation and boosted output by 50 percent. In another, they caught that an electrician had wired everything correctly but missed a configuration setting in the inverter software, something most service techs would have billed hours chasing. We found 13 mentions of communication that kept customers in the loop when timelines shifted, and 12 reviewers specifically praised how the crew explained technical trade-offs in plain language. The downside: Apex doesn't rank high in Google searches, so you'll need to dig to find them. (One reviewer with multiple engineering degrees called that the only negative.) If you need someone who'll climb on your roof to diagnose a burnt circuit board instead of quoting sight-unseen from an office, Apex is the call to make.

SunWork Renewable Energy Projects

SunWork delivers solar installations at prices that beat commercial installers by thousands, sometimes tens of thousands, because they operate as a nonprofit and rely on trained volunteers to do most of the physical work. We analyzed hundreds of reviews and found near-unanimous agreement on two things: the savings are real, and the quality matches or exceeds what you'd get from a for-profit company. One homeowner who begged to work with SunWork after discovering their tile roof would typically disqualify them ended up installing an 8-panel system himself alongside project lead Bryan, learning enough to confidently say he could probably do it solo next time. Another reviewer tracked quotes from multiple commercial installers over three years and reported that no one came close to SunWork's pricing or professionalism. The nonprofit model means you'll attend a workshop, show up on installation day, and possibly hold a drill, but reviews show the hands-on requirement is light if you prefer it that way. The trade-off is worth it: 180 reviews praised the value, 233 mentioned impeccable workmanship, and we couldn't find a single complaint about shortcuts or shoddy wiring. (One reviewer was genuinely surprised when the final invoice came in lower than the quote. That never happens.)

Rise & Shine Solar

Rise & Shine Solar earns our unreserved recommendation based on what sets them apart: owners who show up. Joe personally assesses your property instead of emailing a satellite-image quote, and Chi supervises installations himself. One homeowner signed days before California's NEM 2.0 deadline when every installer was slammed, and Rise & Shine still pushed their project through PG&E approval without missing a beat. That pattern holds across reviews. We found 15 mentions of flawless project management and zero complaints about installation quality. One customer noticed a minor roof leak after rain, called it in, and Rise & Shine sent someone immediately. The leak wasn't even their fault, but they fixed it anyway. (This is the kind of thing that turns nervous first-timers into evangelists.) Twelve reviewers cited pricing as competitive or better than larger competitors, and one tracked his system for a full year: it produced more electricity than promised, erasing his summer air-conditioning bills and earning him a credit from PG&E.

Infinium Solar

Infinium Solar is one of the cleanest bets in Bay Area solar. We analyzed hundreds of reviews and found that 190 customers specifically praised their installation workmanship, with only 6 reporting any issue. In one install, the crew broke a few roof tiles during panel placement, replaced them immediately, and then fixed several cracked tiles nearby that predated the job. After three years one customer reported half her panels stopped generating. She called Infinium, a technician diagnosed a wiring fault, returned the same day with a repair estimate, and finished the fix by evening. We couldn't find a meaningful pattern of complaints about follow-up support. Across 253 mentions of project management, reviewers describe organized permit handling, proactive PG&E coordination, and prompt email responses. The one recurring frustration is timeline. Infinium finishes installs fast, usually in one day, but city permits and utility approvals stretch the process to four or six months. One homeowner noted his system was generating power in four months, though final PTO from PG&E took another two.

Green Power Installers delivers clean installations at competitive prices, and the owner personally fixes problems when they happen. We found 17 mentions of workmanship quality, with reviewers singling out clean roof penetrations and reliable system performance. One homeowner hired them twice over four years, the second time doubling system capacity to 9.7kW, and reported a three-day turnkey install with EnPhase microinverters running smoothly from day one. Reviews show Barukh responds to equipment failures quickly (one customer got same-day panel repair) and personally handles configuration questions, making it easy to choose inverters and monitoring setups. In one case, an employee dropped the ball on follow-up communication, the owner found out, and he sent a handwritten apology plus corrective action. If you're willing to do some homework upfront on solar basics, you'll get straightforward pricing and an installer who shows up when things go wrong.

CN Electric Power works like nobody we've seen. We analyzed dozens of reviews and didn't find a single complaint about quality or reliability. Owner David Nguyen takes customers to Home Depot personally, helps them pick exactly what they need, then charges a flat rate per fixture instead of hourly. One buyer who was nervous hiring an unknown contractor watched David install recessed lights and ceiling fans, then realized the work added more value to the home than what they paid. Reviewers mention two standout habits: David responds to calls and texts the same day (16 reviewers specifically praised his communication speed), and his team arrives in what one customer called an "Ultra-Clean-N-Neat Electrician-Home-Depot on Wheels," tarps down, cleans up after every shift, and finishes ahead of schedule. The crew handles everything from panel upgrades to Tesla chargers to full kitchen remodels, and 19 reviews mention workmanship without a single negative comment about corners cut or callbacks needed. If you're comparing purely on price, you might find a lower quote elsewhere. But if you want an electrician who'll take you shopping to avoid markup games and finish a two-day job without asking for payment until it's done, this is the call to make.

We recommend Golden State Solar without reservation. In 35 reviews praising workmanship, we couldn't find a single complaint about installation quality or shortcuts. One homeowner watched Tim coordinate with their roofer to replace a 100-amp panel during a solar install for just the cost of materials and permits, a job that normally runs $2,500. Reviews show 33 mentions of project management discipline: Tim showed up daily during construction, posted permits within three days of signing, and turned one system on just 16 days after the initial meeting. When other installers told a homeowner they couldn't integrate new panels with a builder-grade starter system, Tim added panels and a battery in a few days, then came back twice to replace a faulty microinverter and panel until output matched projections. That follow-through showed up in 19 reviews about post-sale support. The only quirk we noticed: Tim apparently inspired enough loyalty that one customer's dog ate his work gloves, and he didn't mind.

Green Leaf Solar & Electric earned perfect workmanship scores across dozens of reviews, and we couldn't find a single complaint about the quality of their electrical or solar work. One homeowner used Rick for a 3,000-square-foot remodel and kept calling him back for smaller jobs because his recommendations were "always sound and thought out." We noticed 18 reviewers specifically praised the clean, professional finish of his installations. The company stands out for two reasons: Rick talks customers out of oversized systems (one reviewer wanted to go big, and Rick patiently explained why building the infrastructure now but buying only the panels they needed would save thousands), and he handles emergencies other electricians won't touch. When a 500-amp transformer blew at a commercial site, he sourced a replacement in Texas, shipped it overnight, and got the business running again. If you want an installer who'll optimize your system for actual savings instead of upselling you, Green Leaf is the rare contractor who leaves money on the table to do right by you.

Craft Builders Construction treats solar installations like the complex electrical projects they are, not like a commodity sale. We analyzed reviews spanning roof replacements, solar and battery systems, and full kitchen remodels. One homeowner hired them for solar after another electrician left code violations across the panel, and Chris Beck tracked down every problem, got the work re-inspected, and delivered a functioning system tied to the monitoring app. Reviews repeatedly flag two patterns. First, the crew stays tidy during multi-week projects. One couple lived next door during a 14-month whole-home build and noted the team cleaned up daily, a detail that matters when strangers are tearing apart your house. Second, Chris and Jennifer explain technical decisions in plain language instead of rushing you toward a signature. When prior contractors cut corners on moisture barriers or left stucco compromised, they designed repair plans that outlasted the reviewer's mortgage. (One homeowner admitted to hovering over the crew with questions daily, and they answered every one without complaint.) If you want the cheapest quote with no follow-up questions, shop elsewhere. But if you need someone who'll rewire a botched electrical job and still hit your year-end tax deadline, the premium buys accountability that survives the first rainstorm.

SolarGuru Energy delivered exactly what they promised. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found two homeowners who signed on for value and speed, got it, then came back a year later to say the system still performed flawlessly. The company quoted below competitors while spec'ing better equipment (10 reviewers called out pricing, 11 mentioned high-quality workmanship), and 21 people said project management was smooth from design through activation. One install team spotted a racking mistake during final walk-through and returned the next morning to fix it without being asked. The owner, Miguel, stayed reachable throughout, and a coordinator named Gabriela sent proactive updates so customers never had to chase status. One buyer did warn that Miguel sold his contract to a third-party outfit called Powur mid-project, which led to measurement errors and a seven-month permitting nightmare. That handoff risk is the trade-off for SolarGuru's low overhead model. (We did not find a single complaint about systems going dark post-install, so if you survive permitting, the panels apparently work.)

We recommend Highlight Solar without reservation. After analyzing hundreds of reviews spanning nearly a decade, we found a pattern that's rare in the solar industry: a company that gets better as it grows, not worse. One homeowner called them back five years after installation to fix pool solar panels they didn't even install, and Highlight sent a crew the next week at a fair price. Another discovered an expired city permit from 2019, and owner Dean personally called back within a day, redrew plans to meet new code, paid for a fresh permit, and closed it out without charging the customer. Those aren't flukes. We found 143 mentions of responsive post-sale support with only 11 complaints, and 225 reviewers praised workmanship quality while just 5 raised concerns. What stood out most: Dean and his team treat tight timelines as promises, not estimates. Multiple customers mentioned beating the NEM 2.0 deadline with weeks to spare, and one reviewer got a 60-panel system designed, permitted, installed, and inspected in under six weeks. The crews work in-house (not subcontracted), installations routinely finish ahead of schedule, and monitoring setups happen the same day panels go live.

We analyzed dozens of reviews and found RA Tech Solar delivers clean, professional installations that hold up years later. One homeowner who worried about roof leaks reported zero problems over 2.5 years, and his impressed neighbor hired the same crew. We noticed 29 reviewers singled out workmanship quality, with not a single complaint about sloppy conduit runs or panel alignment. Mark Thompson's quotes stood out for transparency: reviewers said he explained every line item and offered options without upselling, while competitors tacked on hundreds in surprise charges for concrete tiles or minor deviations from cookie-cutter layouts. The only hiccup we found was an unexpected upfront payment for materials before installation (one reviewer called it a surprise), but no one reported follow-up issues once the system went live. If you want an installer who routes electrical conduit along your roofline like it belongs there instead of stapling it across your eaves, RA Tech is the rare small shop that treats aesthetics like part of the job.

Cinnamon Energy Systems does solar right. We analyzed customer feedback and found something rare: a company where the post-sale execution matches the sales pitch. In one Bay Area home with old wiring, breakers tripped twice after the crew left, once right before dinner (the owner heated leftovers in the oven that night). The electrician came back the next day each time and fixed it. Reviews consistently cite Cinnamon's refusal to pester customers during the sales cycle, their zero-subcontractor model (every installer is a direct employee), and spotless follow-through after contract signing. We noticed 110 mentions of workmanship quality and 78 praising post-sale support, most highlighting details like conduit painting, attic-routed wiring to hide cables from street view, and same-week responses when systems threw errors. Their crews completed a two-day install in one day, handled a defective Tesla Powerwall 3 replacement within 48 hours by pulling one from inventory rather than waiting on Tesla, and walked one homeowner through a total blackout troubleshooting on a Saturday with a 20-minute dispatch.

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 crew handled it for a nominal fee without complaint. We found 115 reviewers praising the workmanship with zero negative comments about installation quality. The owner, Gary, personally walks customers through estimates and stays involved through warranty claims years later. One reviewer called back after their inverter died a year in, and the team replaced it immediately after the vendor approved the warranty claim. The install crews finished a 28-panel system in two days, leaving roofs clean and wiring tucked away in small garage-mounted boxes. (One customer admitted to being a rough interrogator who investigates everything, and they still chose Mega Power over competitors.) Pricing runs competitive with other local installers, and the company coordinates with roofers to preserve shingle warranties during mounting.

Shade Power specializes in solar pergolas, an ideal solution if you want panels but dread the thought of dealing with roof penetrations or future reroofing costs. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found the same story repeated: initial skepticism about whether solar could work without mounting on a roof, followed by relief after meeting with their team. One homeowner had maxed out their south-facing roof space and wasn't sure what to do next; Shade Power designed an attached pergola that added both shade and generation capacity without touching the existing array. The company handles permitting end-to-end (reviewers mention zero friction with inspectors or utilities), and six customers specifically praised installations finishing on or ahead of schedule despite triple-digit heat. The construction crews bring their own porta-potties and leave sites clean. We noticed 20 mentions of workmanship quality and not one complaint about structural integrity or leaks. If you're comparing rooftop installers, this won't be your cheapest option. But if you value outdoor living space and want to avoid roof work entirely, the premium buys you a dual-purpose structure built by people who've been doing this exact thing for years.

Simmitri will fix your roof even during a holiday weekend. We analyzed over a hundred reviews and found two patterns that set this company apart: they treat roofing and solar as inseparable trades, and they answer the phone years after install. One homeowner called on a holiday weekend about ceiling leaks. Simmitri sent a crew that same day, spent two hours tracking down the source, tarped the roof, patched the drywall, and didn't leave until the problem was contained. Another customer changed their WiFi router a year post-install and couldn't reconnect their system. A Simmitri tech walked them through the fix remotely with what the reviewer called "VERY patient" guidance. We found 97 mentions of workmanship quality and zero negative comments about follow-up support. The dual expertise matters because drilling into a roof for solar can create leaks if the installer doesn't understand roofing. Simmitri started as a roofing contractor, so their crews know where not to drill. Bills averaged $40 in summer for one system after three years of operation, exactly as forecast.

SunVault Solar deserves your attention if you're looking for a Bay Area installer who moves fast and charges less. We analyzed nearly a hundred reviews and found one company-wide pattern that sets them apart: Sameer, the owner, directly oversees every project from quote to inspection, which means you skip the usual salesperson-to-crew handoff where details get lost. One homeowner signed a contract on July 27th and had a working system by September 2nd, including city permitting delays. Another watched Sameer's electrician spend extra hours routing conduit cleanly even though a messier install would have saved time. We noticed 47 mentions of competitive pricing, with multiple reviewers reporting SunVault beat seven other quotes while including premium components like Enphase consumption monitors as standard. The follow-through stands out too. When one customer's Enphase system displayed incorrect consumption data months after install, SunVault escalated the issue through multiple tiers of manufacturer support until it was resolved. (Enphase's hardware is solid. Their customer service is not.) One serious roofing failure appears in the record, with a customer reporting pervasive workmanship issues that required a full roof replacement. That's the trade-off: you're hiring a solar specialist who also offers roofing, not a dedicated roofing company.

Cobalt Power Systems earned our recommendation after we analyzed over a hundred reviews and found a company whose installers actually read technical manuals before showing up. One homeowner watched them paint every piece of conduit to match his house exterior, sweep up tile debris, and touch up drywall around a new subpanel without being asked. Another saw their sales engineer climb onto a steep roof that three competitors had refused to touch, then discover hidden dry rot that would have cost thousands in water damage. We found 75 mentions of workmanship quality, and not one negative comment about sloppy installation. The team consistently delivers systems that generate more power than quoted (one 9kW array hit 1,300 kWh in an overcast May when the estimate was lower), and 82 reviewers singled out project management as smooth and predictable. If you want an installer who'll coordinate with your roofer to prevent leaks or rewire a botched main panel without charging extra, Cobalt's the pick. Just know they've stopped servicing out-of-warranty systems from their early years, which frustrated a handful of longtime customers.

Evolution Solar earned our recommendation after we analyzed dozens of reviews and found owner George Tannous answering customer calls two years after installation. One homeowner saved $27,000 compared to national installers and went from permits to grid connection in 10 days, a timeline we rarely see in Santa Clara where the local utility adds complexity. We found 16 reviews praising George's direct involvement, with customers working straight with the owner instead of being handed off to account managers. The crew shows up on time, explains technical steps in plain language, and handles the permit maze with the city and utility so you don't have to chase inspectors yourself. We noticed one sharply negative review alleging contract breaches and aggressive billing threats, a pattern that didn't surface elsewhere but raises questions about how disputes get resolved. If you want white-glove responsiveness and you're comfortable with a smaller operation where one difficult interaction could sour the entire relationship, Evolution Solar delivers the owner-led attention that big solar companies farm out to regional teams.

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 avoid visible conduit on the roof, a cosmetic request Solar Technologies accommodated after inspecting the space. Another saw their year-one true-up come in at negative $26, matching the installer's 101% production estimate perfectly. The workmanship holds up. We found 205 mentions of clean, professional installations with only 13 complaints, and 129 reviewers cited competitive pricing without caveats. Project management runs smooth: 215 reviews mention timely coordination, clear milestone communication, and crews that adapt to weather delays or last-minute layout changes. The weak spot is post-sale support. While 146 reviewers praised responsive follow-up, 25 describe slow warranty claims, unresolved panel failures, and techs who vanish after acquisition transitions. One customer waited eight months for LG warranty replacements that Solar Technologies never chased down. If your system works flawlessly, you'll never notice. If it doesn't, you may be making a lot of phone calls.

Home Networks Electric & Solar does solid work when the stars align, but whether yours will depends partly on luck. We analyzed nearly a hundred reviews and found a company whose performance splits cleanly: EV charger installs and smaller electrical jobs earn near-universal praise, while a handful of larger solar and Powerwall projects turned into multi-month ordeals involving billing disputes and angry letters to licensing boards. The workmanship itself holds up. In one review, an external auditor commended the installation crew's code compliance, and 62 reviewers mentioned clean, professional execution. But two patterns stood out. First, 21 EV charger customers reported fast, transparent installs, often completed in under two hours with permit inspections wrapped in weeks. One homeowner saved hundreds when the crew recalculated the load and wired the charger into a subpanel instead of installing a new circuit. Second, communication falters on complex jobs. Three multi-month projects involved no-shows, surprise charges, and threats of liens over work the customers claimed was included in the original permit. One Powerwall customer waited six weeks for equipment to be installed after paying in full, then another month for a missing safety disconnect that HNES initially tried to bill as an extra $1,600.

Clean Solar handles the basics well but doesn't stand out. We found dozens of reviews describing smooth installs with knowledgeable sales reps who built multiple quotes without pressure, and crews who finished in a day or two and kept roofs tidy. One customer compared six installers and chose Clean Solar because the rep physically climbed the roof to measure angles and sunlight, resulting in a system sized to exactly 100% of their usage instead of the wasteful oversizing other companies proposed. The company offers an annual production guarantee, a commitment we didn't see competitors match in the reviews. But post-sale support is a coin flip. When one customer's inverter failed during the pandemic, the CEO personally installed the replacement in 100-degree heat. When another's 3G modem needed an upgrade before the network sunset, Clean Solar went silent for two months and the homeowner fixed it themselves. A third waited a month for recall parts only to have technicians arrive with the wrong equipment despite having full system schematics on file. If you want a solid install with a production backstop and can tolerate uneven follow-up, Clean Solar works. If you need a company that answers the phone every time, keep looking.

R E Roofing stands out for one thing above all: they'll still pick up your call 18 years after your install. We found this over and over in reviews. One homeowner called about a leak after nearly two decades, and Miles assessed the damage, fixed it within 24 hours, and charged nothing. Another had bathroom fans that weren't vented to the outside (they were pumping damp air into the attic instead), and the crew came back to add the proper jacks and connect everything from the roof. The weak spot is transparency during the job itself. That bathroom fan issue should have been flagged during the reroof, not discovered later. But once you point out a problem, whether it's a math error on the final bill or a gutter installed backward, they fix it without argument. Miles itemizes every cost upfront (one quote broke out a 7,000 dollar decking charge that competitors buried in fine print), and 116 reviews mention workmanship with almost no complaints. If you want an installer who'll show up in a rainstorm five years from now, this is a safer bet than most. If you need someone who catches every issue before you do, keep looking.

SV Electric is a smart pick if you want an electrician who treats your home like it's his own. We analyzed nearly a hundred reviews and found something rare: 83 people independently mentioned workmanship quality, and not one complained. One homeowner called James back two years after a motion sensor install to report a glitch, and he replaced it for free even though his original quote was already competitive. Another watched him vacuum and sweep the garage after running a Tesla charger line, then point out dangerous wiring the previous electrician had left behind. The pattern we kept seeing was James explaining why something matters (like running conduit inside walls instead of stapling it to your roof) and then doing it that way without upselling. Reviews show he handles EV chargers, solar installs, panel upgrades, and lighting retrofits with the same thoroughness. Fifty-three reviews specifically called out his pricing as fair or better than competitors who quoted remotely. If you're picturing an electrician who shows up late, leaves a mess, and ghosts you after payment, that's the opposite of what we found here.

Green Conception delivers clean, efficient solar installs with strong workmanship, but you'll need patience with their back office. We analyzed over a hundred reviews and found a company that executes well technically yet struggles with follow-up communication. One homeowner called their installation "flawless" after a year, another watched their system produce 20 kilowatt-hours daily even in winter. Ninety-seven reviews praised the installation quality, and we couldn't find a single complaint about roof leaks, which is rare for any solar contractor. The owner personally resolved a billing error caused by a meter-reading glitch, and when an inverter failed in year four, the team replaced it under warranty the same week. But 14 reviews described frustrating communication gaps. One customer waited seven months for a warranty panel replacement, leaving multiple unreturned voicemails. Another discovered their obsolete monitoring software only after their bills spiked and was asked to pay three hundred dollars for an upgrade. If you value neat, durable installations and can tolerate slower post-sale response times, Green Conception is a solid middle option.

American Renewable Energy delivers solid installations at competitive prices, but you'll notice gaps in communication. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found a company that gets the technical work right. Six reviewers specifically praised the workmanship quality, and we couldn't find a single complaint about panel performance or roof attachments. One homeowner who compared quotes for two years chose them because they offered efficient panels with micro-inverters (one small inverter per panel, cheaper to replace if one fails) at prices that beat larger installers. The catch is inconsistency in how they treat customers before the sale. Nine reviewers described smooth onboarding with clear explanations, but two reported the owner refusing to share system designs or allow contract review with a lawyer. One had their signed contract cancelled after a month with no warning, blamed on permitting complications. Post-installation support is where they shine: when one customer's system stopped reporting data, the manager called weekly during a COVID outbreak, sent a tech who fixed it on the first visit, then mailed a check covering the PG&E charges while the system was down. If you want an installer who'll make good on a broken promise after the fact, they're worth considering. If you need hand-holding during the sales process, look elsewhere.

Anthony Lewis runs a tight ship for electrical upgrades and whole-home remodels, with crews who show up daily and finish on schedule. We found 34 reviews praising their workmanship, including one homeowner whose 1950s electrical service was upgraded to a modern 400-amp setup with dual mains for a house and ADU, all coordinated seamlessly with a solar installer. Another detailed a full down-to-studs remodel completed without cost overruns, where the team worked nearly every day and fixed minor issues afterward without hesitation. The most distinctive pattern we noticed: their project manager Vicki keeps clients looped in on delays (permit backlogs, utility slowdowns) and adjusts work schedules around inspection windows so crews aren't sitting idle. One reviewer watched their living room sheer wall demo wrap up in 2.5 weeks instead of the estimated 4 because inspections were pre-scheduled. The one negative review involves an abandoned EV charger quote after the client spent hours compiling requirements, though we found 19 other charger installations praised for smooth permitting and HOA coordination.

Golden Bear Solar handles expansions and battery add-ons well, but stumbles on follow-through. We analyzed reviews spanning five years and found a small team led by Mike Thompson that knows Enphase gear inside and out. One Palo Alto homeowner praised Mike for navigating the city's famously complicated permitting process without breaking stride, while another hired him to fix mistakes left by a previous installer and watched him diagnose the problem in minutes. Reviews show 19 mentions of solid workmanship and 22 mentions of smooth project execution, most tied to system expansions where the crew matched existing panels and cleaned up sloppy wiring from earlier contractors. But three reviews detail the flip side. One customer paid an extra $8,000 to fix problems created by a Golden Bear referral and got no help when they asked the company to intervene. Another called repeatedly for required maintenance and was ignored. The company earns high marks when Mike or Jack is on-site, but responsiveness falls off a cliff once the install wraps.

Alternative Power & Electric is reliable for commercial and residential electrical work, though don't hire them for solar diagnostics. We found one expensive misfire where a crew charged $125 to troubleshoot a solar system but proposed the wrong fix, and a different electrician later solved the problem in minutes by simply bypassing a damaged panel. Strip away that solar outlier and you see a pattern of fast emergency response and competent routine electrical. Jeff (the former owner) once rerouted an entire household's power line within hours on a Saturday night after a tree branch tore it off the roof, and 24 reviews mention crews showing up within a day for urgent calls. Armando, who bought the company in 2023, restored power for one homeowner during a nine-day outage by diagnosing a fried solar gateway on the spot and bypassing it. The signature move is creative troubleshooting on small jobs: one electrician recommended LED light tape the customer had never heard of and brought a sample to the appointment, turning a kitchen lighting install into a same-day project.

American Green Energy is a solid local installer if you want a small system at a competitive price. We found 11 reviews praising transparent pricing and no-commission sales, and one homeowner in Salinas dropped to $120 a month after installation. Reviews show the team explains everything clearly, handles permits without drama, and delivers working systems that cut electric bills by hundreds of dollars a month. The company also installs large setups with battery backup: one San Martin customer went from $600 to $150 monthly after adding two Tesla batteries, and a Gilroy homeowner with 45 panels now pays $129 post-incentive. Installers show up on time, leave jobsites clean, and walk you through operation without upselling. We noticed zero complaints about workmanship or follow-up support across dozens of reviews. The only wrinkle is permitting delays, which one reviewer attributed to city bureaucracy rather than the installer. If you're comparing national brands with flashy warranties, you won't find that here. But if you want a local team that charges fairly and delivers clean installs, this is a safe pick.

JCM Electric is a responsive team that will show up when you need them, but you'll want tighter contracts before they start work. We found 31 reviews praising same-day or next-day emergency service, often for breaker failures or electrical upgrades that solved chronic problems (one family ended their daily microwave-timing wars after JCM replaced their overloaded 1950s panel). Reviews show consistent professionalism and clear explanations at the job site. The sticking point is pricing transparency. One reviewer agreed to an hourly rate, then received a $300 materials charge with no itemization, despite repeated requests for a breakdown. When they pushed back, JCM threatened a mechanic's lien within 24 hours. Another customer had an AC go down the day after a breaker replacement and got no response to follow-up texts. If you're hiring them for emergency diagnostics or a straightforward panel upgrade, make sure labor rates, materials markups, and callback policies are spelled out in writing before they arrive.

Revolt Electric handles the basics well but lacks the standout traits we look for in a top-tier recommendation. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found a company that delivers competent work at reasonable prices, yet struggles with consistency in the areas that matter most when something goes wrong. One homeowner had a tree rip down their electrical lines, and Revolt's crew showed up within 20 minutes, installed a new panel, and had the city inspector sign off by end of day. That responsiveness is real. But we also found a customer who took time off work, confirmed their appointment through the company's automated system, and sat home all day waiting for a crew that never arrived. The owner eventually sent techs out on overtime to make it right, which signals goodwill but also confirms the scheduling breakdowns aren't a one-off glitch. Reviews consistently mention fair quotes and clean installations for panel upgrades and EV charger drops. What's missing is any evidence of proactive communication or follow-through that would elevate this company above the dozens of competent contractors in the Bay Area.

Sanchez Electric has the hallmarks of a dependable contractor, just not a standout one. We found steady praise for their electricians showing up when they say they will, fixing problems right the first time, and charging less than competitors for the same scope. One homeowner hired them for a full house rewire after two other quotes came back sky-high, and the crew finished in a week without unnecessary wall cuts. Another called on a Saturday with no power and had someone onsite the same afternoon. The pattern we saw most often: fast response times paired with courteous technicians who clean up after themselves. Fifteen reviewers singled out their follow-up support, noting that when a circuit breaker tripped post-install or a new question came up weeks later, the team returned promptly and fixed it at no extra charge. The weak spot is consistency. Three reviews describe missed deadlines, radio silence after a quote was accepted, or mid-job demands for more money when the scope hadn't changed. One commercial client praised their attention to detail and budget discipline. One residential customer watched a tech drill into drywall without asking first. (We're not sure which scenario is more unsettling.)

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 for Tesla Powerwall installation after being promised 12 weeks, then got ghosted when asking the owner to correct a basic settings error that Tesla's own support team fixed in five minutes. In another, a customer paid nearly $40,000 for a system only to be met with silence when the gateway stopped working a year later. These aren't isolated complaints. 33 reviews describe delays, repeated inspection failures, and unanswered service calls despite premium pricing. The company's responsiveness seems to hinge entirely on geography and timing. ProSolar California only sends crews north when they've stockpiled enough jobs, stretching timelines by weeks or months. On the flip side, 160 reviews praised the installation quality itself, and 189 mentioned smooth project execution when things stay on schedule. If you're in South Florida where the company is based, you'll likely get the attentive service that earned them repeat business from commercial clients over ten years. If you're outside their home market or need post-install support, prepare for radio silence when problems arise.

Freedom Solar presents a split personality that demands careful scrutiny. On one hand, we found 51 reviewers describing seamless installations with honest sizing advice, meticulous permit handling, and installers who actually climbed on roofs instead of relying on satellite photos. One customer praised the team for fixing electrical connections they hadn't even installed, and another noted zero roof leaks after record rainfall. On the other hand, we uncovered a troubling pattern of post-installation abandonment. Three separate customers reported multi-month delays in getting systems operational, with one household paying a $3,000 electric bill after their panels sat broken for a year while the company insisted nothing was wrong. Another customer spent four months chasing two failed permit inspections and had to troubleshoot a malfunctioning monitor themselves because the company refused site visits. The workmanship scores high at 4.8 out of 5, but post-sale support drops to 4.3, with reviewers describing unanswered emails, blame-shifting to utilities, and sudden payment demands mid-crisis.

Bright World's sales team is stellar, but proceed carefully with the installation phase. We analyzed reviews covering consultations through activation and found that while 132 reviews praised sales reps like Luis Rea and Ganita Koonopakarn for patient, pressure-free explanations, 12 customers reported post-sale support problems. One homeowner waited three months for city inspections to finalize activation (a common permitting reality), but others describe communication gaps once panels were on the roof. The company excels at educating first-time solar buyers, with 46 reviews noting attentive project updates and fast timelines. However, 11 customers flagged coordination hiccups, including one case where the installation crew placed panels in the wrong spot despite Bright World's own site plan, requiring the rep to intervene. The value proposition is solid, with 49 reviews citing competitive pricing and genuine monthly savings. But if something goes sideways after signing, you may need to lean heavily on your original sales rep rather than a dedicated support team. (One customer joked they kept Luis Rea in their phone contacts like a family member, which is sweet until you realize it shouldn't be necessary.)

Solar Energy Consultants stands out for honest sales and helpful post-installation support, but workmanship complaints raise red flags. We found William Wood encouraging customers to shop around because he knew his pricing would beat competitors, a confidence backed by 13 reviewers who praised his straightforward guidance. One homeowner who called seven other installers got a return call within minutes and had a crew the next day for a repair job most companies ignored. The strongest pattern we noticed: when things go wrong, William acts as a liaison. A year after one installation, the wrong panels had been installed, and the original installer wasn't responding. William intervened, and the company swapped the panels within a week. But 4 reviews mention workmanship issues that cut against the sales experience, including problems caused by a previous worker that required a follow-up repair. If you value a consultant who'll advocate for you after the sale, SEC delivers. Just know the installation quality has proven inconsistent enough that you may need that advocacy.

Horizon Energy Systems shut down operations in 2018, leaving former customers without the warranty support they were promised. We found multiple reports from homeowners who'd been happy with their installations for years, only to discover that their 10-year service contracts meant nothing when the company vanished. One customer who'd installed panels in 2011 faced a dozen microinverter failures and couldn't get anyone to answer the phone. Another tracked down the business address to a house that sold in May 2018. Before the shutdown, early installations showed real attention to detail: crews color-matched exterior paint so the conduit wouldn't clash with the house, and one repeat customer came back for a second round of panels after four problem-free years. Reviews from 2012 through 2015 mention flawless systems, prompt crews, and quick no-cost replacements when inverters failed. But the company's disappearance erased that goodwill. Bruce Gordon's voicemail still picks up, but no one calls back.

Solar System Inc. is not a safe bet for your home. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found a company with two faces: polished salespeople upfront, then chaotic execution once you've signed. One homeowner in Sunnyvale discovered a corroding breaker two months after installation because the electricians left oven wires loose inside the panel. Another had to hire a second contractor to fix code violations after the county inspector flagged unclamped panels and drilled electrical boxes. The company responded to that customer's withheld payment not with repairs but with a mechanic's lien. Even minor service calls turn into ordeals. Three reviewers mentioned canceled appointments with less than an hour's notice, and one waited three weeks for a repair on a half-dead system. The older five-star reviews praise a sales rep named Gerald for patience and follow-through, but recent accounts show a different operation: shortcuts, attitude from installers, and silence when problems surface. If you're weighing Solar System against other bids, know that the low quote may come with high risk and zero accountability when the work goes sideways.

Simply Solar has a split personality that should give you pause. We analyzed reviews spanning nearly a decade and found a company that delivers clean installs and attentive communication when things go right, but stumbles badly when problems arise. 187 reviewers praised the workmanship itself, installers cleaned up after themselves, and 63 reviews singled out steady communication throughout the project. The trouble starts after installation. One homeowner waited a month for panel reinstallation after a roof replacement, then another month with no callbacks to fix a wiring error that left the system generating 2.8 kilowatt-hours per day instead of the expected output from 26 panels. Another customer's system went dark for six weeks while the company cycled through replacement parts, and when the inverter failed again less than a year later, they couldn't get a repair appointment scheduled. 51 reviews cite post-sale support problems, a pattern that cuts against the 180 who had no issues. If a tech has to come back to your house, you may join the group that spent weeks chasing callbacks instead of the group that got same-day fixes.

Valley Heating has deep roots in the Bay Area, but serious communication gaps undermine that history. We found 63 reviews describing missed appointments, no-shows, and scheduling chaos that left homeowners waiting weeks for basic repairs. In one case, a technician arrived unannounced at 10 a.m. for an 11 a.m. slot, then showed up without the camera equipment the office had promised for a duct inspection. Another customer replaced an entire AC unit because no one bothered to check the refrigerant lines inside the walls first. The permit process after installation became a months-long ordeal with zero guidance from the company. When service does happen, the technicians themselves often shine. We noticed 253 mentions of solid workmanship, and reviewers single out individuals like John Rangel and Steve for diagnosing problems quickly and explaining fixes in plain terms. But you shouldn't have to hope you get the right person on the right day. The office-to-field disconnect is real, and it's costing this company loyal customers who've used them for decades.

NRG Clean Power leaves us with serious concerns. We analyzed hundreds of reviews and found a company where experience quality depends entirely on which coordinator you draw. One customer paid their deposit in 2021 and a year later still had zero electrical work done, a rotted fascia board the roofer tried to hide, and a project manager who quit without anyone telling them. Another signed in November 2024 for a Powerwall, waited seven months for installation, then waited four more months with the system still not connected to the grid despite sending multiple emails that went unanswered. The positive stories do exist: 251 reviews praised workmanship quality, and coordinators like Shelley and Aracely earned repeat mentions for chasing down permit delays and proactively monitoring systems after service calls. But 116 reviews flagged value problems, and the delays aren't outliers. One reviewer noted NRG's remove-and-reinstall fees ran $4,200 compared to $2,200 at competing companies. We found this company either delivers a polished experience or leaves you chasing them for months, and you won't know which until you're already in.

JT Electric shows a troubling split between loyal repeat clients and customers left fighting over failed inspections and surprise charges. We found detailed accounts of no-shows on scheduled start dates, billing disputes over materials the homeowner supplied, and work that damaged cabinets badly enough that one technician was reportedly appalled by what another had left behind. One whole-house rewire resulted in a failed inspection, rooms left without power over weekends, and a standoff over $3,000 while the owner threatened court before fixing code violations. Communication breaks down when problems surface. The owner walked one homeowner through a tripped breaker over the phone on a Sunday evening instead of charging an emergency fee, which suggests he knows his trade. But reviews also describe unanswered calls, missed callbacks, and disputed emergency fees for return visits to address work that wasn't diagnosed correctly the first time. If you need a simple outlet run or a Sunday troubleshooting call, you may get fair pricing and quick turnaround. If you're planning a large project with multiple billing milestones and permit inspections, the pattern of disputes and no-shows is worth weighing carefully.

ProVoltz may be out of business. We analyzed dozens of reviews spanning early installations through 2020, and the pattern is stark: customers who got systems installed between 2012 and 2014 rave about skilled crews, clean electrical work, and SunPower panel quality. One homeowner called out an installer who repaired a decade-old system from a vanished competitor in under two hours. But those same customers report a collapse in support. Starting around 2017, warranty claims went unanswered for months. One owner escalated a dead inverter to SunPower via Twitter just to get a callback. By 2019, multiple reviewers confirm no one picks up the phone. ProVoltz disappeared from SunPower's authorized dealer list, their social media went dark, and stranded customers had to hire third-party repair shops to replace corroded connectors the original crew installed. The workmanship itself earned consistent praise, but a solar system is a 25-year bet on the company that installs it.

Dollens Electric has run three-generation family business for years, but uneven service and pricing disputes tarnish an otherwise solid record. We analyzed over a hundred reviews and found 47 repeat customers who describe prompt scheduling, thorough advice, and workmanship that holds up over time. One homeowner watched Joshua run panel wires so precisely that no drywall repair was needed afterward. But we also found a pattern of confusion around pricing. Three reviewers report showing up for a quoted $74 service call, only to be handed a contract mid-job and charged $275 with minimal explanation. Another customer spent months chasing a no-show estimate after excellent prior work. The company's electrical installations pass inspection and 73 reviews praise the wiring itself, yet the sales process leaves some customers feeling ambushed. If you value a local crew who will warranty their work and answer the phone on the first ring, Dollens delivers on the technical side. If transparent pricing matters as much as the quality of the conduit runs, ask for a written contract before any tools leave the truck.

Nexus Energy Systems is a gamble we wouldn't take. One customer in California called repeatedly for months after their system stopped working, eventually racking up a $732 utility bill on top of their $275 monthly panel payment. Another homeowner is entering year three of waiting for a roof leak fix, with water damage spreading through their ceiling and walls, and Nexus going silent for weeks at a time between replies. We found 43 reviews describing systems that don't produce the promised power, installation crews that damaged roofs or wired batteries incorrectly, and support teams that vanish when problems emerge. The pattern is consistent: smooth sales process, then radio silence when you need help. Sixteen reviewers reported billing disputes where their electric bills stayed high or even climbed after installation, directly contradicting the no-bill or low-bill promises from sales. One reviewer's well pump, wired to a backup battery for wildfire power outages, has never worked correctly despite multiple repair visits. The company does have 165 mentions of solid workmanship and 148 praising post-sale support, but the 43 customers left strung along with unresolved system failures tell you what happens when you land on the wrong side of their inconsistency.

This company isn't worth the risk. We analyzed hundreds of reviews and found a clear pattern: while the systems work well once they're finally running, the path to get there is littered with delays, miscommunication, and rookie mistakes that cost you time and money. One customer was promised a 90-day install but waited five months, enduring missed deliveries, wrong equipment orders, and inspection failures because the installer forgot paperwork. Another was quoted for an 18kW inverter, then told three weeks after signing that the price was wrong and they'd need to pay $4,000 more or accept a smaller unit. The same project manager forgot to submit city permits for a week despite claiming they'd been filed, and never bothered calling the supplier when a $5 cable held up the entire battery shipment for three weeks. We found 56 reviews describing permit delays, procurement fumbles, and project managers who vanished for days at a time. One reviewer had to call the utility himself to learn what paperwork IntegrateSun still owed them. The installers themselves earn praise once they show up, Jorge the electrician was

Semper Solaris leaves too many customers stranded when systems fail. We found over 200 reviews describing the same pattern: months-long delays for basic repairs, project managers who vanish mid-job, and warranties that turn out to be meaningless when you actually need help. One homeowner paid $55,000 for an off-grid setup with two Tesla batteries, waited two years for installation, then spent seven days trying to get anyone to jumpstart the dead batteries while a hurricane approached. Another family started their solar project in September, watched workers fail inspections for forgetting to install equipment they left sitting in boxes, and still had no working system 15 months later. The workmanship scores look decent until something breaks, then the support infrastructure collapses. When you need a roof repair, they quoted one customer 35% above market rate and refused to remove panels unless he paid their inflated price. The company relies heavily on named staff praise in positive reviews, but the negative ones reveal a coordination breakdown where Eric doesn't know what Ameet promised and Jennifer has no record of either conversation.

Shadowfax Roofing and Solar isn't worth the risk. We analyzed nearly a hundred reviews and found a company that delivers exceptional workmanship when things go right, but collapses when customers need follow-through. One homeowner paid $3,000 for two repairs on the same leak, the second lasting just two months before water damage returned. When she requested warranty work, the crew showed up, leaf-blowed the roof, and left without fixing anything. We found 11 reviews describing identical breakdowns: no callbacks for small jobs, repair requests ignored for months, voicemails unreturned. The workmanship scores are stellar (72 reviewers praised installation quality), but post-sale support barely breaks even. If you need a roof that'll stand up to a decade of storms and a solar system that works as promised, their technical crews deliver. One customer went eight years without issues before a manufacturer defect killed four panels, and Jerry replaced two from stock at no charge. But if you're the unlucky homeowner who springs a leak or needs a callback, you'll wait weeks or get ghosted entirely. A company that ignores warranty claims isn't a gamble worth taking.

Poco Solar's service record shows a clear pattern of being helpful when things go smoothly, then vanishing when you need them most. One homeowner waited three to six months every summer for warranty repairs on pool panels that sprouted leaks annually, noting the company is

Soleeva is not worth the gamble. We found a pattern of serious, recurring inverter failures that the company seems unable or unwilling to fix. One homeowner paid $80,000 for a system that has suffered repeated inverter problems since 2022, and after a November 2024 repair visit, both inverters went dead and the entire system shut down. Another customer reported that their 2021 installation generates zero credited energy, sticking them with a $500-plus annual true-up bill despite a contract guarantee. The early reviews praised self-cleaning panels and quick installs, but the post-2022 complaints tell a different story: slow warranty response, disputes over true-up reimbursements, and contractors who warn homeowners about the company's own practices. Even when the hardware works, support falters. We tallied 10 negative reviews centered on failed equipment and poor follow-through, versus 38 glowing reports from the honeymoon phase. If you need a solar installer who'll actually stand behind their work when an inverter dies, look elsewhere.

Southwest Sun Solar is not worth the risk. We analyzed over a hundred reviews and found a troubling pattern: shoddy installation work that leads to expensive home damage. One customer reported a $10,000 repair bill after their re-roof job leaked so badly they had to replace half their ceiling and walls, and the company ignored their calls. Another discovered panels installed next to their chimney were generating half capacity because the crew didn't follow the original plan. The leasing side is equally problematic. Reviews describe deceptive contracts with hidden buyout clauses if you sell your home, and customers report paying the same Edison bill after installation as they did before (one paid $30,000 upfront and saw zero savings). When things go wrong, the company goes silent. Multiple reviewers mention unanswered calls, broken promises to fix problems, and reps who vanish after the sale closes. Even the 50 glowing reviews about professional service can't offset the structural red flags we found in post-installation support and workmanship follow-through.

Solaron earns high marks when your equipment works, but keeping them responsive when something breaks is a gamble you shouldn't have to take. We found a split track record: smooth installations praised in 28 reviews, but 23 customers describe frustrating communication gaps, missed appointments, and waits stretching weeks for callbacks. One homeowner called 10 times over several weeks just to reschedule a no-show service visit, while another endured four summers of bedroom-rattling pipe noise that techs couldn't permanently fix. The company scores 3.4 for project management and 3.6 for post-sale support, the two lowest marks in our analysis. When technicians do show up, reviews say the work is solid. Keith and Jose each earn call-outs for patient explanations and extra-mile fixes. But you'll need luck to reach them. The office operates on callback-only scheduling, and 16 reviewers mention days-long waits or no response at all. (One customer joked he dreads the annual loop of ignored messages more than the gurgling pipes themselves.) If uptime matters to you or your bedroom sits near the equipment pad, the risk outweighs the savings.

Legacy Roofing leaves critical details unfinished and won't own the mistakes. We found a homeowner whose 2015 re-roof missed flashing entirely, letting rodents destroy new insulation and ductwork, and when she called for help the manager told her it wasn't their problem because she'd pulled the permit as owner-builder. Reviews show a pattern of missed appointments (one crew arrived three hours early for commercial work without notice), blocked driveways, trespassing into backyards, and road-rage incidents caught on video. Six reviews mention solid workmanship on completed jobs, but eight describe communication breakdowns, no-callback cycles, or outright refusals to fix errors. The few satisfied customers highlight timely work and clean job sites, yet the negative patterns cluster around accountability. One reviewer waited two months for a return call that never came. If you're weighing bids, the risk of ending up with unfinished flashing and a manager who blames the permit holder isn't worth gambling on.

SolarMax makes big promises but fails when you need them most. We analyzed hundreds of reviews and found a clear pattern: strong sales experience followed by a service breakdown that leaves systems down for months. In one case, a customer waited four months for a replacement inverter while owing $2,000 to the electric company, after SolarMax took weeks just to check if the part was in stock. In another, faulty panels sat bypassed with no follow-up while the homeowner called repeatedly, never getting a callback. We found 68 reviews describing recurring system failures and repair delays stretching beyond three months. Post-sale support scored just 3.7 out of 5, with 140 negative mentions, and customers report that once panels stop working, getting anyone to return a call becomes nearly impossible. The customer service team hangs up, ignores messages, or tells you they have no information for weeks on end. Several longtime customers say the company avoids warranty claims entirely, leaving 12-year-old systems broken and owners paying for both non-functioning solar and grid electricity. If you want an installer who'll still answer the phone when something breaks, this is not it.

Future Energy Savers isn't worth the gamble. We found 144 reviews detailing aggressive door-to-door sales tactics, with representatives refusing to proceed unless both spouses were present and hanging up on homeowners who declined. One reviewer scheduled an appointment, only to have the company cancel 20 minutes beforehand because her husband wasn't home, then got lectured about missing out on lease-only deals. The sales conduct score sits at 3.6, anchored by 248 negative mentions. Even among satisfied customers, the pattern is clear: you'll pay more upfront than competitors, and the company's gate-keeping sales model wastes your time before you even see a proposal. Yes, the installation crews are courteous and the workmanship scores well (447 positive mentions), but the friction starts at first contact and colors the entire experience.

AmGreen Solutions is not a company you can trust with your solar investment. We found multiple customers whose panels went offline for months without anyone noticing, one homeowner racked up a $1,300 utility bill over seven months of dead panels because the company provides no monitoring or alerts (a standard feature at most installers). Another family was promised their $200 monthly electric bill would disappear entirely, they're now paying $192 a month plus a $20,000 system loan after the salesperson brushed them off with excuses and his manager offered LED bulbs as compensation. Installation timelines stretch eight months past contract deadlines with permit problems the company won't explain, and once you've paid, getting anyone on the phone becomes nearly impossible. The few happy customers we found mostly used AmGreen for free toilet replacements through utility rebate programs, not solar. Workmanship complaints outnumber praise, post-sale support is sporadic at best, and sales conduct issues appear in half the feedback we analyzed. If you're comparing solar companies, this one belongs at the bottom of your list.

Tesla delivers polished installations but stumbles badly on communication and support. We analyzed hundreds of reviews and found a clear split: the crews who show up at your house are excellent, but getting help before or after that visit is a gamble. One homeowner waited a year from application to install, watching scheduled dates shift with no phone call or explanation, only discovering delays by checking the website themselves. Another had their project saved by a regional manager who called out of the blue to offer surplus panels when supply issues stalled the original order. The installation work itself earns consistent praise. Reviewers mention clean conduit runs, panels wired above the roofline instead of resting on shingles, and crews who finish 28-panel systems in a single day without leaving debris. The Powerwall app impresses people who've never monitored energy flow before. But post-install support is thin: 138 reviews mention frustrations with follow-up, and one customer with off-grid experience called tech support infuriating despite loving the hardware. If you're comfortable chasing down answers yourself and can tolerate radio silence between milestones, the hardware and install quality justify the wait. If you need hand-holding or quick responses when problems arise, you'll find that frustrating.

SunStar Energy went out of business in 2023, leaving some customers with inoperable systems and active loan payments. In one case, panels sat on a roof for eight months with no permission to operate because the company stopped answering calls before finishing county paperwork. Another homeowner reported paying on a $50,000 loan for a system that never powered on, discovering only through the installer that SunStar had closed. Before its collapse, the company earned praise for owner Richard Devlin's technical know-how and honest approach. One customer ran a complex multi-roof array that paid for itself in six years, then added a second system. But the shutdown wiped out any post-installation support, and financing companies have refused to cancel contracts even when systems remain off. If you already signed with SunStar, contact your lender immediately with proof the company ceased operations.

Solar Energy Collective left customers stranded after the sale. We found multiple stories of salespeople vanishing post-contract, with one reviewer spending weeks hunting down information only to learn their rep had quit with no handoff. Broken promises dominate the record. Seven reviews describe serious installation failures, roof damage, and incorrect system sizing that the company refused to fix. One homeowner discovered 18 months after installation that installers had broken roof tiles, then stolen replacements from another section of the roof without disclosure. Another paid nearly $800 in utility bills because the system was undersized, and the company ignored repeated callback requests. Communication collapsed across the board. Reviewers report calls going to voicemail for weeks, no follow-through on warranty claims, and zero accountability for subcontractor errors. If you're choosing between installers, skip this one. The pattern is too consistent to ignore.

This company is not worth the risk. We analyzed nearly a hundred reviews and found a clear pattern: homeowners report months-long delays and silence when trying to activate their solar shingles or get basic support. One buyer waited over three months past the contractual 60-day activation deadline, calling and emailing repeatedly with zero response while paying for grid electricity on a leased system that just sat there. Another customer's $50,000 system stopped working entirely, prompting frantic emails and calls that went unanswered for a week until they left a public review (at which point GAF suddenly called within an hour, a telling detail about what gets their attention). The installation itself can be smooth when a strong project coordinator like Veronica Rusk is involved, and 15 reviews praised professional crews and good early communication. But post-sale support collapses: 35 reviews cited poor follow-up, missed activation deadlines, and systems underperforming the quoted output with little recourse. One buyer discovered after signing that a warranty page had been deliberately omitted, capping coverage at 85% of estimated output instead of 100%. Their shingles produced under 70% of the estimate, and GAF offered no remedy. If you want solar shingles specifically, know that you may spend months chasing activation and watching your investment sit idle.

We found a company that's left customers waiting over a year with paid deposits and non-functioning systems. Multiple reviewers paid in full only to discover Sunternal stopped responding, lost licensing in some states, or couldn't complete basic grid hookups. One homeowner shelled out $30,000 and still has

We found a company that can't deliver on its core promise. One homeowner signed a solar roof contract in 2019, paid the deposit, and three years later still has no roof installed after multiple contract rewrites and Tesla pressuring them to cancel. Another customer fought for over two years to fix a Powerwall that failed to switch on during blackouts, the exact scenario it's supposed to prevent. The pattern we kept seeing was customers stuck in limbo, service teams blaming computer glitches for double-billing and missed approvals, and zero accountability when things went wrong. Of the 55 complaints we tracked about post-installation support, the stories share a theme: you're on your own once the sale closes. One customer needed panels temporarily removed for roof work, a routine request, and it took seven weeks of runarounds before a crew showed up. If a broken inverter or a permitting delay hits your project, you'll be chasing a faceless support queue that operates more like an airline cancellation desk than a contractor you hired to work on your house.

Suncrest Solar isn't a company you can trust with your money. This review should be short because the facts are straightforward: the company filed for bankruptcy in 2017 and sold off its customer contracts to other installers. Before that collapse, dozens of homeowners reported billing chaos, systems going offline with no response, and sales reps promising rebates that never materialized. We found 26 reviews describing post-sale support failures, many citing months of unreturned calls when inverters stopped working. One homeowner paid $40,000 for panels that quit producing power after one year, then couldn't reach anyone to fix them. Another discovered Suncrest had pulled out of South Carolina without notifying customers, leaving a $35,000 system under warranty with no one to service it. The billing structure was routinely misrepresented: reviewers were told they'd pay only for energy used, then got invoices 50% higher than their old electric bills because they were actually paying for what the panels produced, whether they used it or not. If you're looking at an old Suncrest contract or considering a company that acquired their accounts, know that this installer's track record is defined by broken promises and abandoned customers.

This company routinely delivers shoddy work, disappears when things go wrong, and strong-arms customers into paying for their own mistakes. We analyzed reviews and found a stark pattern: while sales reps win praise for being thorough and patient during the pitch, the quality collapses the moment the contract is signed. One homeowner paid $42,000 for solar panels that worked fine until the company removed them to fix roof leaks. The reinstall broke the system, triggering nine months of runaround and an extra $1,000 charge for an "outdated" component that was working perfectly before they touched it. Another customer signed a $40,981 painting contract only to be told two months later that the company needed an additional $25,000 because they'd somehow forgotten to account for scaffolding on a three-story Victorian. The post-sale support score of 2.8 reflects what happens after you pay: 413 reviewers describe unresponsive service, unresolved defects, and warranty claims that go nowhere. The workmanship score of 3.8 sounds passable until you read that 258 customers report installation errors, missing screws, exposed wiring, improper roof grades that void warranties, and leaks that the company refuses to fix. One review mentions a crew that would have caulked over finger-sized holes in siding if the homeowner hadn't intervened. Even the work that looks fine on day one often fails within months, and when you call for help, you'll get transferred to a salesperson trying to upsell you instead of a technician who can actually fix the problem.

This company has serious operational problems that make it too risky to hire. We found a customer who went two full years without a working monitoring system, racking up over $2,300 in utility bills because Southern California Edison couldn't track the solar production his roof was supposedly generating. Another homeowner had 20 panels blocking their driveway for a week and a half after installers left mid-job, then waited a month with an electrical box torn out and no one answering calls to finish the work. Only 2 reviews in our sample mentioned value in a positive light, while 7 flagged sales conduct as problematic. The pattern extends beyond installations: former employees report sudden layoffs with no explanation and unpaid wages, and multiple customers describe pushy door-to-door reps who schedule appointments and then ghost entirely. One reviewer summed it up after being promised a callback that never came: "They don't care about the customer, only the immediate sale." If you need a solar installer you can count on to finish the job and answer the phone afterward, keep looking.

Sunrun will charge you while your panels sit broken. We analyzed thousands of reviews and found a company plagued by systemic breakdowns that leave customers trapped in multi-year cycles of non-functioning systems and finger-pointing. One homeowner reported paying $111 monthly for over a year while waiting for a replacement inverter, another spent nine months in 2019 without realizing their system had failed because Sunrun never monitored it despite advertising otherwise. The pattern is unmistakable: 264 reviews document service delays stretching months or years, with departmental handoffs that go nowhere. In 2025, Sunrun introduced a $580 diagnostic contract that customers must sign before the company will even investigate warranty claims, a policy that wasn't disclosed at sale. We found roof damage from botched installations (wrong brackets, failed inspections, leaks patched with no follow-up), bills sent to collections two days after project completion, and cases closed with no resolution while customers chase ghosts through a support labyrinth. The few positive stories center on individual reps, not the company's operational backbone. If you're researching Sunrun because of a Costco partnership, note that the relationship ended in 2025, and you'd be inheriting the mess without that safety net.

SolarEdge builds monitoring software and inverter hardware, not solar installations. The reviews show a catastrophic gap between warranty promises and actual service. One customer waited four months for a mounting bracket after receiving a replacement inverter, racking up costly electric bills the entire time. Another burned through three inverters in 18 months and is now on week six waiting for the fourth. The pattern is unmistakable: when an inverter fails under warranty, you get the part eventually, but you pay a technician out-of-pocket every time it needs swapping. We found 87 reviews describing replacement delays stretching weeks to months, with customers left in the dark about timelines. Meanwhile, 131 reviews cite post-sale support problems, and the app-monitoring infrastructure failed so often that people went months without knowing their system had died. A handful of installers praised the tech, and two dozen homeowners reached support reps who solved account glitches quickly. But workmanship and value scores sit near the floor, and the sheer volume of warranty horror stories is damning.

Tesla Energy is gambling with your home. We analyzed thousands of reviews and found a company that can't activate systems, miscalculates energy production, and leaves customers trapped in 20-year leases with higher bills than before they went solar. One homeowner paid $78.69 into their utility's credit bank but could offset only $6.16 of their bill, discovering too late that Tesla's sales pitch about "offsetting" power was a half-truth buried in fine print. Another waited nearly two years for Tesla to acknowledge full responsibility for a roof leak, then spent four more months waiting for a subcontractor who never called, racking up $2,067 in utility bills while the removed panels sat idle. The workmanship score (3.5) is the only metric above water, but post-sale support (2.2) and project management (2.5) scores reveal a company that disappears after install. We found 1,876 complaints about support versus 838 compliments, and in one theme covering 479 reviews about performance failures, only 1% were positive. The app-only communication model means you can't reach a human when your system fails, your roof leaks, or your bill doubles. Some reviewers report threatening legal action just to get a callback.

Auxin Solar is not a residential installer. We found dozens of reviews, but nearly all are either vague cheerleading or complaints about the company's manufacturing operations and business practices, not actual home solar installations. One installer reported panels developing microcracks in 80% of an array after a decade, plus junction box delamination on another system in the same timeframe. Another freight partner says the company won't return calls about unpaid invoices. The negative signals cluster around product durability (8 mentions) and business conduct, not installation quality, because this company manufactures panels rather than putting them on your roof. If you're researching solar contractors, you're looking at the wrong listing. (And if you were buying panels wholesale, the pattern here would still send you elsewhere.)

Sunworks poses a clear risk. Over the past decade, customers report a company that overpromises and under-delivers, then vanishes when the system fails. One customer called 40 times to reach support after a panel quit working, only to be told the 24/7 monitoring they paid for meant they had to spot every problem themselves. Another waited an entire year for their commercial system to go live because Sunworks filed the wrong paperwork with PG&E, racking up power bills the whole time. We found a pattern of broken warranties (one homeowner had to scan and email their own contract to prove coverage after Sunworks claimed to have lost it), mysteriously lowered production guarantees in the monitoring portal, and systems generating thousands of dollars less energy than promised. The company blames former salespeople, posts canned responses to complaints, and routinely ghosts customers mid-crisis. One reviewer never got a reply to a two-week-old support email. The irony? A handful of glowing reviews from 2016-17 praised efficient installs and friendly crews, but none of those reviewers checked back years later to see if their panels still worked or if anyone would answer the phone.

SunPower is a gamble you shouldn't take. We analyzed thousands of reviews and found a company with systemic failures in post-installation support and project management. One customer waited six months for a repair that should have taken days, calling weekly while SunPower claimed a mystery part was on order that never existed. The panels weren't wired together. Another homeowner has spent 42 days with non-functioning panels and mounting losses while SunPower ignores their warranty obligations. The pattern is stark: 962 reviewers flagged value problems, 1,105 cited project management failures, and 1,091 reported post-sale support issues. Communication collapses once you sign. Project coordinators stop responding to emails. Case tickets get closed in the system with no work done. One buyer discovered their "fully purchased" system was actually leased only after the misinformation derailed their home sale. Another has panels sitting dead on their roof for a year because their coordinator's only response is "let me contact the team" followed by weeks of silence. If you're betting $30,000 on solar, pick an installer who'll actually show up when something breaks.

This company is not safe to hire. We found a disturbing pattern: systems installed years ago sit broken for months or years while customers chase repair techs who never show up. One homeowner discovered a faulty panel in March and was still waiting in July after repeated calls and emails. Another waited six months and fifty phone calls to fix dead panels in 2020, only to face the same ghosting cycle when trying to schedule panel removal in 2023. The workmanship score of 3.9 looks decent until you see what happens after installation. Post-sale support earned a 2.2 out of 10, anchored by 57 negative mentions. Twenty-four reviews describe systems that stopped producing power entirely while warranty requests went ignored. Eight customers reported roof leaks tied to the installation, and one paid $600 out-of-pocket to fix ceiling damage because the company stopped responding. The owner promised fixes, sent texts confirming appointments, then vanished. One customer even received a bounced $500 referral check. The company appears to have closed its residential division, which means your 25-year warranty may already be worthless.

Energy Remodeling leaves broken roofs and nonworking panels behind. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found a pattern of installation failures, unpaid subcontractors, and customer-service blackouts. One homeowner has called 20 times over two years to fix a documented roof leak; the company claims she can't prove they caused it. Another paid $30,000 upfront only to discover the true financed cost will hit $90,000, plus the company slapped a lien on their house. The math gets worse: 15 reviewers flagged poor value, 12 described post-sale support that vanishes the moment you need it, and 11 complained about sales reps who misrepresent government programs and pressure 91-year-olds into deals. Subcontractors report $10,000 in unpaid invoices and warn the company hops between names and addresses to dodge complaints. One reviewer even said the installer forced customers to post fake positive reviews. If you want solar that actually turns on and a company that answers the phone when it leaks, keep looking.

Equisolar has a well-documented pattern of leaving customers with non-operational panels while collecting loan payments. We found one homeowner who paid for 14 months while half their panels never worked, another who discovered contractors left their garage roof with an uncaulked hole that leaked during the first rainstorm, and a third who reported the company offered $100 to delete a negative review but never paid. The company scores a dismal 2.3 out of 10 on post-sale support, with 102 reviewers citing unresponsive service after installation. In 55 reviews flagged for exploitative conduct, we found zero positive mentions. The pattern is relentless: panels installed but never connected to the grid, bills from both the solar loan and the utility continuing for months, customer service reps who stop replying to emails mid-crisis, and vague contracts that absolve the company of accountability for year-long delays. One reviewer had to involve their loan company just to get a response. Another climbed onto their own roof to patch a contractor's mistake because Equisolar ignored three weeks of repair requests. The few positive reviews mention savings and professionalism, but they're drowned out by dozens of families trapped in expensive, nonfunctional installations.

Tesla solar is a gamble you will almost certainly lose. We analyzed hundreds of reviews and found a company that routinely ghosts customers during breakdowns, causes roof damage it won't fix, and runs a support system seemingly designed to frustrate people into giving up. One customer paid $25,000 for a system that barely produced energy because Tesla used the wrong inverter setup for a shaded roof, an issue any site survey should have flagged. Another went nine months without panels after a reroof, still paying the lease while Tesla ignored every follow-up call. The pattern is consistent: systems fail (inverters die every few months, firmware updates brick the app, voltage spikes fry appliances), and when you need help, you're routed to a chatbot that schedules repairs two months out. In one case, an electrical panel error caused by missing neutral wiring blew out a washer, dryer, and entertainment system. The repair wait for a total power shutdown? Four weeks, because Tesla doesn't classify "no electricity in winter" as an emergency. If you want solar from a company that answers the phone when something breaks, this is not it.