Best Solar Installers

The OC

Palmetto Energy will get your system installed and answer your calls when something breaks. The workmanship scores high, and we found dozens of reviews describing fast, professional installation crews who showed up on time and cleaned up after themselves. One homeowner dealt with both an HOA dispute

Sunlogix handles the basics well, but you're navigating a more complicated picture than most installers. We analyzed hundreds of reviews and found that while the company consistently delivers solid installations and responsive project management, customers are often confused about who they're actual

Solar Optimum is a safe bet for solar. We analyzed thousands of reviews and found the company delivers quality work at competitive prices, but you'll need patience for communication hiccups. One homeowner watched their neighbor's install so closely they chose Solar Optimum themselves after comparing

Neotric Power runs a tight operation with solid crews. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found a consistent pattern: installations finish fast, workmanship exceeds what neighbors hired from national chains, and the company answers questions without the usual sales-team runaround. One homeowner watch

Advanced Improvements is a reliable local installer, but not one we'd actively recommend. We found 29 reviews that praised their installation quality with zero defects mentioned, and 23 that singled out their post-sale support. But we also noticed a pattern of scheduling delays and unresponsive foll

Peak Power Solutions delivers a solid solar install without drama. We analyzed over a hundred reviews and found two standout patterns: installers who handle permits and HOA approvals without bothering you, and support staff who actually pick up the phone years later. One homeowner noticed a dark pan

Cornerstone Construction & Roofing handles roofs and solar with competent, no-fuss crews. We analyzed their track record and found consistent execution. Workmanship scored high (18 positive mentions, only 1 negative), and inspections passed without issue. The owner quotes fairly and doesn't push unn

EcoSolar USA runs a solid operation, but recent supply chain problems reveal gaps in how they handle delays. We found two distinct patterns that matter. First, the installation team earns consistent praise for staying organized and finishing fast. One project went from signed contract to permission

Prestige Roofing & Solar won't blow you away, but they'll get the job done right. We analyzed nearly a hundred reviews and found a company that shows up on time, communicates clearly, and doesn't nickel-and-dime you with surprise charges. One homeowner had a leak resurface just outside the warranty

Firefly Energy delivers solid work when everything goes smoothly, but project management and follow-up fall short when problems arise. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found a clear split: the sales phase earns consistent praise for Jarrod's solar expertise and patient explanations, while post-inst

Nye Electric is a reasonable pick for straightforward electrical jobs, but not for complex installations. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found the company excels at emergency service and basic repairs. One homeowner called on Christmas night when the power went out, and Kevin arrived in under an

We The People Construction delivers clean workmanship with few surprises. One homeowner needed termite-damaged decks rebuilt before winter rains arrived. The crew cleared the old framing in two days, then installed composite decking with joints tight enough that the owner called the result "high-end

Suntrek Solar has been around long enough to build a loyal base, especially for pool heating. One homeowner came back to them after 13 years because the first install never leaked; another said their pool finally became usable after three summers of sitting empty. We noticed 196 reviewers praised th

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

Barnes Solar delivers solid installs at competitive prices. We found zero complaints about the installation crews in over a hundred reviews, and 84 reviewers specifically praised their workmanship. One customer who waited nine months to write a fair review noted that the project manager immediately

The Roof Masters will show up, fix your roof correctly, and respond when you call months later about a follow-up question. We analyzed hundreds of reviews and couldn't find a pattern of ghosting or runaround after the deposit clears. In 554 reviews mentioning workmanship, only 35 raised concerns. Th

evNation runs smooth EV charger installs, but follow-up is a coin flip. We analyzed dozens of customer accounts and found 25 reviewers mentioning tidy, professional work—installers showed up on time, suggested the lowest-cost wiring route, and wrapped up ChargePoint hookups in a few hours. One custo

Evergreen Solar is a safe bet if you want competitive pricing and a fast install, but you'll need to stay on top of them after the panels go live. We found their strongest pattern in the sales and installation phase: 16 reviewers specifically praised install times under three weeks, and one homeowne

AAA Solar Construction appears to operate two very different businesses under one name. We found glowing praise for their remodeling crews, with 12 reviews describing skilled workers, early finishes, and fair pricing on kitchen and bathroom renovations. But the solar side tells a darker story. Seven

Luke Roofing has been installing roofs in Southern California for decades, but their communication habits raise red flags. We found multiple instances where customers couldn't reach the company after initial contact. One homeowner tried twice to follow up on a proposal and never got a callback, ulti

We found alarming patterns that should give you pause. One homeowner waited over two years for a room addition before finally firing the company, and another described a year-long ADU project with broken promises and no end date in sight. Reviews show a stark divide: 1st Choice's solar installations

We found serious red flags that should give you pause. One homeowner discovered $1,800 in damage to their brand-new air conditioner after roofing tiles fell during installation, then spent eight months chasing the promised reimbursement that never arrived. Another customer watched panels sit warped

US Green Builders is a company we'd recommend you avoid. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found a troubling split: when things go well, customers report smooth installs and responsive communication, but when something breaks or goes wrong, the company often vanishes. In one case, a homeowner waited

This company has a troubling pattern of disappearing when you need them most. We analyzed nearly a hundred reviews and found a sharp divide: new customers praise fast timelines and tidy job sites, but former clients trying to use their warranties describe unanswered calls and broken promises. In one

This company handles hundreds of jobs, but we noticed red flags you should weigh carefully. One homeowner waited over a year to leave a review and still praised the work, while another watched David refuse to upsell an unnecessary reroof even though it meant losing the sale. We found 366 mentions of