Previous owner of my house had a solar panel system installed on the roof. Tried working with the…read moreoriginal installation company, Freedom Forever, for some routine maintenance. Customer service was very underwhelming, and I eventually called Solar Services. Their work and customer service was amazing. I changed monitoring services for my panels over to Solar Services because of how great and friendly they are.

Whole home solar system install: Fantastic! We have dealt with contractors over the years and had…read morevarious experiences, this company set the bar for all future expectations. They did what they said they would do, ON TIME, as expected and with out any hiccups. Our "quote" was our end price, they were very professional. We wanted to purchase our own solar set up, and do it differently than the "traditional" install. We just needed a company to take us thru the permitting, HOA approvals, wiring and installation. They came out and gave us a quote and we're helpful with advice. We loved how they were open minded to our needs and requests. We interviewed 6 "big" name solar companies but chose this company in the end. Because we felt they understood our vision and did not try to "upsell" us on something else. They did a great job, were honest, had great communication, and as I stated above..on-time, diligent, and completed the work with out a hitch. We love our home solar system and have highly recommended this company to friends and neighbors. If your considering solar, they should be one of your top considerations.

Glad to have met these guys. Gave me a time they were coming-not a 4 hours window. Texted me when…read morethey were on there way. So I was able to time it right to take my lunch break to meet them. thank you so much. Will use them in the future for additional services for my solar panels.

Loren did an amazing job and got my solar system back up and running quickly! He is professional…read moreand responsive. I highly recommend him for any solar needs!

TL;DR: Actual Roofers themselves did a fine job, the price and scope of work left alot to be…read moredesired compared to other roofers. They redid my roof. Sadly, i didn't research as much as I maybe shouldve. They bid about $3000 higher than 2 other quotes i had recieved (one of which was also a GAF certified roofer offering the same certifications) . After i signed, then they would not price match for some lame reason or even consider lowering the cost or including doing drip edge flashing which the other company offered to do at the lower price. Come to find out as well, they did not recommend it, or consider installing drip edge flashing when i didn't have any at all on the roof which i wasnt aware of. When the roof was off i could definitely see some fascia rotting adn damage, so i get to do that myself now instead of when its easiest to do with the roof off.... The actual roof itself seems to have been done well, which for the price it better have been. but I can't help but feel i overpayed and was underdelivered...

This was a great company to work with. From Tom who gave an estimate for repair to the office staff…read morewho kept me informed about appointments or a delay and the workers who were efficient, neat and on time, I would recommend them wholeheartedly. We will definitely contact them when it is time for a new roof. They did our new roof in August and did a great job. It was done in one day and the workers stayed until it was done. We are very happy with the quality and will definitely use them again in future when we are ready for siding.

Wayne is an excellent and highly experienced electrician. He arrived promptly and efficiently…read morereplaced the AC breaker, ceiling fan, grounded wiring, and corrected double-tapped breakers. He even discovered a second double-tapped breaker that the home inspector had missed and fixed that as well. The price was very reasonable for the amount of work completed. Very thorough, knowledgeable, and professional -- I highly recommend his services.

From the owner: Serving Virginia Beach and the Hampton Roads area, Castles Electrical delivers consistent, clear…read morepricing, fully licensed and insured workmanship, and attentive customer support. Services encompass electric vehicle charging station installation, main and subpanel upgrades, wiring for both commercial and residential properties, lighting and outlet installation, backup generator and solar integration, electrical repairs, safety compliance solutions, smart home automation, and emergency repairs.

Highly recommend going direct with this company. They did a great job and gave us a good deal. We…read moredid a lot of research on so many companies and they had the best panels for a good price. They are responsive and walked us through everything we needed to know about the panels, the app, and how to get set up with receiving the SRACs as well.

Our panels were installed by Convert Solar 12 months ago, and we've had clean and free energy…read moreproduction since then. We added a couple of Tesla backup batteries and we now sleep easy during blackouts: continuous power keeps the lights on, the fridge and freezer running and, because we live in the country, we can flush our toilets knowing that the septic pump is working! Convert Solar's team explained the process and answered our all of our questions. The installation was fast and efficient, and we've had no issues. We're very happy with our solar panels and highly recommend Convert Solar.

Unlimited Solar is a local solar panel contractor here in Virginia Beach. They are located along…read moreGeneral Booth Blvd, but I have never needed to visit their office. I had solar panels added to my home by them in the fall of 2022. I'm sure that over the past few years, we have all seen different solar panel providers coming to our doors to try and get us to go solar. That happened with me. The first one that came out was from Ion Solar, but I wasn't as thrilled about them. They were too pushy, and they are also a national company, so they won't necessarily be tied to our area for years to come. Fast forward a little over a year later. One afternoon, I had two salespeople come to my door asking about my interest in solar. I had been interested at that time, so I talked with them. They were from Unlimited Solar. I did hear them out, and even though I was interested, the cost estimate was a bit of a shock, so I didn't pull the trigger on the project at that time. They asked if I was willing to have a sit down with them to go over more of the details, and I took them up on it, and it was scheduled for the following day. They didn't come the following day, but instead, the VP of Sales, Ray Kindley came instead. We had a great conversation that day, and in the end, I decided to go ahead and pull the trigger on going solar (this was around the end of April 2022). They work with GoodLeap for financing, and I was able to get a very low rate of 1.99%. When I asked about the power bank, he said it would add an additional 3 to 6 months for the approval process. Instead, he offered me a gas/propane generator instead at no added cost. It takes a while once the process gets started. The first step is that they have an inspection of the electrical panel, roof, and such to make sure it can be supported. Then, a site survey is conducted, so they use that to get plans drawn up to be approved by the city. The next steps are the longest parts of the process, as it comes to getting all the various approvals to do the solar install (city, electric company, and so on). During this process, Ray and his staff at Unlimited Solar kept me in the loop on the progression through the process. They work with Titan Solar, who did the actual install. As the fall season came, it was finally time to have the solar panels installed. The installation occurred on August 16, 2022. They were very thorough throughout the installation. They were aware of keeping things safe as they worked on it. There were a few times I had to go out for something, and they were really good about making sure everyone was safe when coming or going. The installation itself only took the one day. They did come back a few weeks later to take care of a few other things before the final inspections would take place. After that was completed, it was just a waiting game again for those final approvals from the city and Dominion Energy (including a meter change to track energy in and energy back out to the grid). At the beginning of October, the panels were turned on, but not sent to the grid until a week or so later when the final approval from Dominion Energy came through. I know a big question for everyone is how has going solar affected my electric bill. I wanted to share what it would have been like December through February (meteorological winter) since that is the time for the least amount of sunlight. Setting the same usage from 2022 and applying it to 2021 to give an apples-to-apples comparison. On average, if Dec 2021 - Feb 2022 had the same energy usage as Dec 2022 - Feb 2023, the average monthly costs were $86.75 and $44.14 respectively, which equates to an average of a 49% decrease in the electric bill. Overall, I am glad that I went solar. I am already seeing the returns in the sense that the electric bill is much lower now, and that when I pay the monthly financing payment along with that electric bill, the total amount is still lower than what I was paying for electricity before going solar. If you are thinking about or looking into doing solar on your home, I would totally take that a serious consideration. They are very open and transparent. If you do, make sure to reach out to Ray Kindley and Unlimited Solar as I highly recommend them. It's great to be able to work with a company that is local, honest and trustworthy.

From the owner: We are a locally owned and family-operated solar energy company based in the Hampton Roads area of…read moreVirginia. We customize every request to meet your specific needs, ensuring that you receive the best possible deal. Our exceptional customer service is with you every step of the way, both during the process and after!

I have had solar for at least 2 years and couldn't be more pleased. My representative, Mitch G.,…read morehas answered all of our questions thoroughly and is always available to us. He's the best!

The rep came to the house after the pesky marketing guy rode around our streets for 2 weeks on a…read moreLime scooter. His sales pitch was full of holes. Not able to get a clear understanding, which was fine. We made that appt as we were interested in solar. Finally appt day. The rep sat and explained everything, He did mention thst he would work on a quote that would suit our needs....and we NEVER heard from him again. Now I'm thinking this was all a scam. BEWARE consumers.

Greg was very thorough And answered all my questions, honestly and fully. I'm excited to go solar.read more