Best Solar Installers
North Bay
71 companies analyzed in your area

Amy's Roofing & Solar
Amy's Roofing and Solar earned our strongest recommendation after we analyzed dozens of reviews spanning roofing, solar, and battery projects. We found a company whose core advantage is rare: they handle both the roof inspection and the solar installation, which means no finger-pointing if something

First Response Solar
First Response Solar will show up at 10 p.m. on a Saturday to troubleshoot your system, then refuse payment for diagnosing faulty house wiring they had nothing to do with. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found zero complaints about workmanship, follow-through, or communication. Dylan and Chaz (the

Michael & Sun Solar
Michael & Sun Solar earned perfect workmanship scores across dozens of reviews, and we found zero complaints about quality or follow-up. One homeowner watched the owner and his crew discuss their installation plan on-site before starting work, and said it built confidence in a way no contract could.

Santa Rosa Solar
Solar Santa Rosa delivers what most installers only promise: a fast, transparent process and a system that actually cuts your bill. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found a consistent pattern. One homeowner went from $600 monthly to $100 after installing 30 panels and two Powerwall 3 batteries. Ano

Northern Pacific Power Systems
Northern Pacific Power Systems turns out installations that don't look like installations. We analyzed hundreds of reviews and found an installer who treats hiding conduit like an art form, who declines work if the math doesn't favor the customer, and who still answers emails eight years after the s

Taylor Energy Solar & Batteries
Taylor Energy delivers installations that work better than promised. We analyzed dozens of reviews and couldn't find a single complaint about workmanship, missed timelines, or installation quality. One homeowner's system generated 12% more energy than the initial estimate, enough to power an EV char

Synergy Solar
Synergy Solar runs one of the tightest operations we've seen. We analyzed nearly a hundred reviews and couldn't find a single complaint about workmanship or installation quality. One homeowner who added battery storage seven years after their initial install mentioned Synergy discovered and fixed a

Sunrise Solar
Sunrise Solar puts its certified owners on your roof instead of sending a crew you'll never meet. We found 16 reviews praising the workmanship, and every one mentioned Kevin or Steve personally handling the installation. One customer watched them mount a complete array in a single day, then noticed

Taylor Energy
Taylor Energy talks you out of solar when it makes no sense for your house. We analyzed reviews where owner Sean Taylor recommended against installations due to too much shade or unsuitable roof layouts, even after customers were already motivated to buy. That honesty carries through every stage: 42

Symmetric Energy
Symmetric Energy solves the problems other installers can't figure out. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found two customers whose experiences reveal why this company stands out: One homeowner watched multiple installers walk away from a project requiring panels on a detached guesthouse with batter

Ohmic Electric
We analyzed dozens of reviews for Ohmic Electric and found the same story again and again: Oliver picks up the phone, shows up when promised, and solves problems other electricians either miss or make worse. One reviewer lost power for a week after two contractors failed to fix it, then Oliver arriv

Tyler Rodrigues Electric
Tyler Rodrigues Electric is a rare find: a local contractor who consistently undercuts national installers on price while using top-tier equipment. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found zero complaints about workmanship, project management, or follow-up support. One homeowner received bids from si

Earthwise Energy
Earthwise Energy handles the entire install start to finish without you lifting a finger. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found two customers who'd bailed on Tesla and SunRun mid-quote, frustrated by the maze of hoops and vague timelines, then hired Earthwise and closed the job in weeks. Reviews s

Bella Hem Solar and Roofing
Bella Hem Solar earns our recommendation. We analyzed nearly a hundred reviews and found an installer who moves fast when others stall. One customer switched from a competitor who sat on their contract for six months, and Peter had panels on the roof in under a month. Another called out his willingn

Sun Solar Electric
Sun Solar Electric is one of the most reliable installers we've analyzed. In over a hundred reviews we found zero complaints about their follow-up support, and 61 reviewers went out of their way to praise their workmanship. When a homeowner's Enphase battery turned out to be defective a year after i

Sustainable Living Builders
Sustainable Living Builders earned our recommendation by nailing the two things that derail most solar projects: keeping homeowners informed and coordinating multiple trades without drama. One couple signed separate contracts for a new roof and a Tesla Powerwall system and received daily updates fro

Pure Power Solutions
Pure Power Solutions earned our unreserved recommendation. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found sixteen customers praising their workmanship with zero complaints about installation quality. One homeowner called the conduit work so precise it looked like art, then watched the system produce exactl

RON DORRIS ELECTRIC & SOLAR
We analyzed nearly a hundred reviews and found Ron Dorris Electric excels at responsive emergency work but stumbles on follow-through for bigger projects. One homeowner called at 8 a.m. with a dead outlet and had an electrician on-site within an hour, a pattern we saw repeated in 38 reviews praising

Solar Works CA
We recommend Solar Works without reservation. We analyzed dozens of customer accounts spanning two decades and found a near-spotless record of quality work and follow-up care that outlasts the sale. One homeowner paid out-of-pocket to have Solar Works reinstall panels during a settlement because he
Green Stock Solar
Green Stock Solar does solid work at a fair price. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found a pattern: fast installs, careful roof work, and a no-pressure sales approach that educates instead of upsells. One homeowner had seven panels sitting dead for months after a competitor's botched wiring; David
Citadel Roofing & Solar
Citadel handles the full install competently and stays involved after. We analyzed hundreds of reviews and found consistent evidence of professional work and reliable follow-through, though not the standout performance that earns our top recommendation. One homeowner's system has produced $16,800 wo
Sun First Solar
Sun First delivers clean, efficient installations but won't hold your hand through the process. We analyzed dozens of reviews spanning nearly two decades and found a company that excels at technical work while relying on customers to drive follow-up. One homeowner who installed panels in 2003 still
Cooperative Community Energy
Cooperative Community Energy is a solid, education-first installer that won't rush you into a sale. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found two distinct patterns: customers consistently praised the thorough consultations (one reviewer noted the owner asked detailed questions about future electric ve
Halvorsen Solar Service
Halvorsen Solar Service is a one-person operation run by Richard Halvorsen, and he's built a quiet reputation as the guy who fixes what other installers break. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found 25 separate mentions of his workmanship, with zero complaints. One homeowner watched him diagnose a
Nor Cal Solar Construction
Nor Cal Solar delivered solid installations for most customers we analyzed, but their back-office coordination lagged behind. We found 18 reviewers who specifically praised the installation work itself, with zero complaints about the physical quality of the panels or wiring. One homeowner in Petalum