Researched for years, met with folks several times, ultimately went with Diamond Solar for their…read morehardware, transparency, and excellent way of working with me through the process. I could not be happier with the result. Highly recommended!

We had a great experience with Diamond Solar Solutions. They were highly communicative from start…read moreto finish -- I had direct cell numbers for the team and could text questions anytime, and they usually responded very quickly, often immediately. Their pricing was the best of the three contractors we considered, and they were also the only company willing to set up a non-export system so we could preserve our NEM 2.0 status and still get permission to operate from PG&E. That was a huge advantage for us, since other contractors were pushing us toward NEM 3.0. Their sales team was patient, helpful, and not pushy at all. They walked us through our options clearly, were honest about scheduling constraints, and still found a way to get us in on a pretty good timeline. They also came up with creative solutions when other issues popped up, which we really appreciated. We're very happy so far with our 14 additional panels and Tesla Powerwall 3. Rob, Brad, and Josh were all great to work with. They're highly rated for a reason.

I highly recommend you get competitive quotes, at least on solar batteries and watch for change…read moreorders if you do business with these folks. This is what happened: 1. I had an original contract. 2. The first contract had to be dropped due to items outside of Cal-Solar's control. (Fair enough). 3. Cal-Solar provided an update battery contract to an installation (solar installation) they sourced, they designed, they permitted, they installed, and they completed. 4. Cal-Solar wanted a change order on a system that had no changes and yet Cal-Solar claims the installed system had unknown items. (Keep in mind they did all the work...ALL of it.) 5. Cal-Solar waited till the last moment to notify of the changes which pushed against a tax-credit deadline. (From my chair seemed to be the goal.) 6. Cal-Solar provide large price increases to perform the work or quit...from 3.5k (to lose half the battery charging ability) or charge another 9k to add another battery. (Tesla charge half for a second battery, btw.) I'm not saying this will happen to you. I'm just saying what happened to me. As to the contract you sign: From my chair the company uses it for your compliance not theirs. (If you want to force compliance, then what do you do: take time, sue them, force an organization to do electrical work on your home to hit a contract??) Go

We have been extremely happy with our entire experience while doing business with California Solar…read more Everything was explained up front and we didn't feel dumb for asking questions throughout the process, and even a year later when I called about something as simple as how to clean the solar panels. Everyone has always been professional and straightforward. What a difference it has made to our electric bill. Highly recommend!

As others have stated, SEG is now out of business. They have closed their office and do not…read morerespond to calls or emails. Their contractor license has been suspended. Those of us with labor warranties are out of luck and need to find other companies to service our systems. No one sets out to fail and the solar business is tough, but It is a shame that they were unable to wind down in a controlled manner and at least communicate to existing customers. I guess they never intend to run a business in the area again since they have burned their bridges with so many people.

Brian Gardner is a crook who stole $90K from us knowing he could never complete our project…read more Working with him in any capacity is a mistake.

California Fair Plan forced me to get a new roof but I had solar. I contacted Buck and we decided…read moreon a metal roof for fire reasons and because I didn't want to roof my house again. He came in $20,000 lower than one bid and at least half that on another bid. He finished the job a week early and under budget. His men were professional and very knowledgeable and were very careful with my property. My new roof looks amazing! I simply can't recommend this company enough.

Thanks Volt! I highly recommend this roofing and solar company. Buck and his team are great: very…read moreknowledgable, hard-working, and have amazing attention to detail. On top of that, they're just good down-to-earth people. We hired them last spring to re-roof our home, replace some rotted eaves and fascia and replace our old solar system (it was inefficient and malfunctioned quite a bit). We are very happy with what we got for the price we paid, it was a good value. It looks so much better than it did before and is consistently producing more energy. I feel like they helped us make the right decisions through the whole process, especially for system size to be able to keep our NEM1 status. The new roof looks great and works really well. I waited almost a year to write this review to make sure there wasn't any water intrusion during the winter storms - not a drop anywhere. They were in the mid-high range in pricing on the bids we got, but I'm happy we spent a little more went with them. Can a roof be sexy? Ours sure is. All in all, if you need a new roof or solar system or home battery, or all of the above, call Volt. They are a competent and professional group of local people who are really f**king good at what they do.

Facts: 24 panels under warranty; techs (finally) came out fall 2023 and repaired several, but…read moremissed one; NO communication by the techs to report what was done, or that they were leaving despite our request to do so; several water spots observed on the ceiling in the areas of the work after winter rains; $250 service change (paid last July) was mandatory despite being warranty work; numerous phone calls and emails placed by me requesting follow up/status - most unanswered. The LAST call I received was late 2023 with a promise to order parts and schedule the service. It's now a YEAR after the initial inquiry was made (April 2023), and this repair is NOT COMPLETE (April 2024). I don't typically write reviews, and I tend not to be too critical of small businesses - BUT THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE customer service. I just want the job finished!

Wish I could give zero stars. Worst company ever. Total scam. Took months for them to return our…read morecalls after system stopped working. When they finally replied, Fawad was rude and hostile in every interaction. As you can see from the long list of bad reviews, run from this company as fast as you can. There are many great options out there, this is the very worst. Inept, dishonest, hostile.

Estey Electric is knowledgeable, responsive, and excellent at troubleshooting, and their service…read moreplan has been especially valuable when unexpected electrical and generator issues arise. I've relied on Estey for both generator maintenance and other electrical work, and they consistently provide excellent service. They are the kind of company that genuinely cares about doing the job right and helping their customers.

At a time when customers are no longer valued, it is refreshing to come across a company that still…read moreconsiders service a priority. Every member of their team is friendly and polite, you always get a cordial call back, they show up when promised, and they can do anything electrical. Estey is my absolute go-to for electrical work.

Super unprofessional, owner is a d bag who cusses you out on the phone and tells you contact Tesla…read more I chose a local place so I don't have to contact Tesla. Can't handle issues even if local. Choose someone else. Tesla btw told me to contact them. Now caught in a loop where no one is willing to help. Spend your money with people that back their work.

After calling around to a ton of different solar companies trying to get help with a billing issue…read more(my original installer went out of business), I finally got in touch with Michaela at Sun River Solar -- and I'm so glad I did. She was the first person who actually listened, understood the situation, and took the time to walk me through what was happening and how to get it resolved. It wasn't even a system they had installed, but she still treated it like it mattered. Super knowledgeable, helpful, and easy to talk to. Honestly, her level of service was night and day compared to what I had experienced elsewhere. If you're looking for a solar company that won't ghost you and actually has a solid service department, this is it. Michaela was a total pro. Thank you!

Straight forward, to the point, and at a fair price! When everyone else said it would be 2-4 weeks…read moreto replace my inverter, they RMA'd my unit in just a few days.

From the owner: SERVICES - Roof & Ground Mount Specialists…read more- Batteries (New & Add-ons) - Existing System Services - 3rd Party Audit / Diagnosis - 3rd Party Solar Buyouts / Legal Assistance - PV Creative Problem Solving “The Sun Belongs To Us.” - Nick PPAs If you’re looking for solar on a payment plan, I will find a quality install company, make sure the price is fair, oversee the plans and permitting, and a manager will be there the install day to ensure everything goes according to plan. Own Your System Cash is the best investment you can make in getting solar on your house. The way solar companies make money, is if you do a PPA where you pay the solar co. instead of PGE, the solar co. owns your system and they get the 30% fed tax rebate. Home-Owner Builder Permits Nick is a solar specialist who can do consulting for homeowners interested in getting a homeowner-builder permit, acquiring professional plan sets, walking you through the purchasing of materials, and if needed assisting you in the install of solar panels. This will get you, the homeowner, the same solar system at about half the cost. Battery (Add-Ons / New) Our team is battery experts who can really help you understand how they work, the benefits, incentives, and the real way to use batteries to save lots of money. Ground Mounts Nick has done hundreds of ground mounts, using concrete, Earth screws, and also frame w/ anchors. If you’re interested in a ground mounts, Nick is the guy to manage the project.

Dear Tim and Magic Sun…read more Thank you so much for the trouble shooting. Though it was a simple fix that i should have figured out on my own, after a number of calls to other solar companies, Tim responded quickly and made the process much better and more affordable. I realize that solar companies are in the business of selling panels and batteries to make a greater income, so coming out for a minor fix is even more appreciated. That said, Magic Sun is now my forever "maintainer" and go to for solar or battery issues.

Magic Solar did a great job at installing my solar panels and getting them approved by the power…read morecompany. Specifically, Neil Hurlock, did a great job getting started & pushing the project over the finish line. Magic Solar handled the permitting and approval side of the process. The panels are very high quality & a good price when I compared with other vendors. I got quotes from 3 vendors. Magic Solar had the best solar panels for the best overall price. They installed the panels ahead of schedule The solar panels come with a helpful app that shows how much power I'm producing and exporting into the grid. The solar energy tax credit expires on December 31, 2025. Now is the time to get solar panels.