Eric & his team at NexGen are fantastic to work with. They have a very high quality product & excellent service. Our solar energy system was custom designed based on our energy usage history - our system will totally pay for itself in about 5 years. We expect to save about $125K during the 20 year warrantee period because our net electric bill will be ZERO - this is huge because our investment in our own home late system will pay us much higher returns than the same $$ invested in a moderate stock/bond portfolio. This is a great way to save money. My advice??? Call Eric today! read more

NexGen Construction - Our home solar power system from NexGen Construction not only works great but it looks good too! - Solar Installation Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

After reading all the reviews here, I contacted Eric @ NexGen Solar and from the beginning to actually installing solar panels, Eric has just been amazing. We got our roof changed as well and Eric took care of everything. I have worked with many home contractors for other projects and Eric is right at the top of the list. He is patient, intelligent and very easy to work with. Too happy ! read more

A few years ago, after many years of researching, I hired NexGen to install my solar panels. They had the best warranty and the best quality in the industry. I was very careful in my choice and I do not regret it. I know that they are small company, but their personal attention and customer service outperforms any of the big players in the industry. Plus, they are local and are very attentive to their customers needs. I highly recommend them to anyone who is in the market for solar. You wont be disappointed. -Senator Tony Mendoza read more

NexGen is as good as it gets! Great owner who you'll work directly with and who oversees the work. Delivered exactly as promised, was honest for any possible limitations and was more knowledgeable in solar than any of the other four company's we spoke with. His team was friendly, on time, cleaned up daily, and they completed the project as promised and on time. Eric has a great understanding of all things electrical and his people are NOT subcontracted. We had a roof, panels, upgraded electric box and when they discovered our water heater was leaking and dripping under our house, they took care of that too. I would recommend them as the best solar company in the area and to my friends. If you have any questions feel free to message me. We had our project completed Dec 17'. read more

I had a new roof and Solar system installed roughly two years ago, I have not had one issue. The work was done professionally and looks and works like it did the first day it was installed. Eric (the owner) was super cool and easy to talk to, he was prompt and I've referred customers his way ever since. If you are thinking of getting your roof done or getting solar for your house call them. read more

The best contractor I've ever worked with ! Including some alternate plans (we went with his original), Eric was very responsive from the quoting phase all the way through the final sign off. His staff was on time, very professional and even dealt well with our little pack of four dogs. Strong recommendation for the whole team. read more

We normally do not write reviews but Eric and his crew were so awesome we felt everyone should know. Eric gave an honest and fabulous presentation. His system was superior to the larger companies. We have never had such great customer service. His guys were polite and hardworking. We were on the grid in about 10 days. We love seeing our low low electric bill. 100% satisfaction with the crew, system, and Eric. read more

Great company to work with! The entire staff is friendly and the customer experience is phenomenal! 10/10 would recommend!!!

When it comes to choices in hiring a company to design and build a homeowner's solar energy program here in So Cal, we are extremely fortunate to have many to pick from. Too many, some might say as it's a daunting task to go through one's necessary due diligence in order to make sure you choose the right firm, especially when solar programs are somewhat new to the remodeling industry with most homeowners having at best, knowledge of the basics but little else. Fortunately, in todays day and age of computer technology, there are sites like Yelp who at the very least, can cut your research time in half by giving you relatively unbiased reviews of firms being considered. This is exactly what we did and in doing so, ran across NexGen Construction. Rarely do you find reviews this glowing, not just here and there but virtually every one! Thus my phone call to hear what the folks at NexGen had to offer. Eric Helgeson (owner) came out to my home in Mission Viejo and gave me a terrific education on what would be the right system for us. Having been in sales and sales mgmt. for many years before retiring, I kinda know when someone's just throwing out a canned presentation (boilerplate) and simply working for the signature on the dotted line. Well, that's not the case here. He really knows his subject, is as honest as it gets and is a just plain nice guy - a combination rarely found today. One of the big problems you can find out too late is there's more to installing solar than putting up the panels. Yes, the dreaded paperwork, permits and Homeowners Association sign-offs. In NexGen's case, that was no problem as all of that was taken care of by their most capable office staff and Eric's personal trips to the City of Mission Viejo's planning offices. Now, on to the solar installation itself. A big plus is their materials are all state of the art top line panels and micro-inverters whereby each panel's performance can be monitored online. As to his construction crews, they were superb. Every afternoon before leaving, our home was left spic and span. Each of the four crew members, Grady and Roberto included, were courteous, friendly and as helpful as it gets as they even did a few roof/tile repairs gratis over and above the solar installation which wasn't expected but most appreciated. An added bonus is that NexGen is not one of the huge national mega solar installers w/ high advertising and marketing expenses subsidized and paid for by guess who - you the homeowner, thus the total costs were right in the ballpark (read: very, very reasonable) especially considering the quality of the materials used throughout the whole process. Btw, what a pleasure it was to finalize the project and realize there were NO hidden fees or additional charges as the price we agreed on was the price I paid out the door. After final inspection by the City of Mission Viejo, we've now got our electrical meter running backwards with a well connected online monitoring system showing daily (hourly, too!) power production which is a wonderful sight to see thanks to Eric and NexGen's skillful installation. No, I have no ulterior motive in giving this most positive review other than wanting to give credit where credit is due. read more

I began researching solar in June, partly because my daughter and son-in-law had installed panels on their new home and partly because I expected to come into some cash shortly that needed to be invested somewhere. NexGen was one of the first companies I contacted. Maybe even contacted them too soon--I was still doing my research and did not have the money yet. But that was not a problem. Eric answered all my questions and did not pressure me for any action. In fact, I really learned a lot about solar from Eric. He is quite knowledgeable and very willing to share that knowledge. He sent me a preliminary proposal which sat around while I continued my research. I finally narrowed down my choices and NexGen was one of the final three. Eric came out to my home and surveyed the install. He revised his proposal plan so that it both met my solar generation targets and my wife's ascetic concerns. He left me with a revised proposal and four local references. Everyone of the references I spoke with had high praise for both Eric and the work his company did for them. For me that coupled with his proposal was a clincher. I called him and we agreed a deal over the phone. When I asked when he wanted his initial deposit he said he would stop by after filing the plan with the City. We are still executing the plan Eric provided. This week my new service panel was installed and the solar arrays connected. Next week is rough inspection, so things should be wrapping up shortly. You can see the results here: http://www.sbillard.org/news/category/solar First update: Right now we are generating about three times the power we are using. (Of course, the day is not hot, so the AC is not running.) Eric was out today to prepare for the stucco work around the new service panel. Second update: All done but for waiting on the bureaucracy, then I will start getting credit for the extra power I am now giving SCE. But even without that I will have a significant bill reduction for August. read more

We compared the purchase option for solar panels between a national company and NexGen, and NexGen provides better terms for this option. In working with Eric, we found him very knowledgeable, responsive and proactive. From start to finish, this project has gone smoothly and with great service. We highly recommend NexGen for your Solar project! read more

These guys are rock stars! I can't say enough good things about this company. I've used several solar companies in the past with different homes, and none compare to NexGen. Eric (the owner) is just outstanding, he and his team go above and beyond to make sure your happy with your system. He takes the time to explain every step, every option and makes sure your getting what you expect. I had a few existing issues with my house that made install a little more challenging, but Eric didn't hesitate to say he and his team would handle everything and not to worry. Well, He was right. His team was very professional and polite. They arrived on time, cleaned up before they left and did an outstanding job. If your looking for solar, don't look any further. I've dealt with the other players out there, this is the team you want.... you wont regret it! read more

I had a consultation with Eric and heis as professional but on a friendly level as it gets. I have not agreed to purchase anything and he never once was rude or tried to act like he was reading if I was interested. He doesn't try to sell you. He educates you based on what your energy usage is. Goes very indepth about solar and the benefits. My wife and i are definitely considering NexGen as our solar company. If you are looking for solar I suggest you don't make a decision until you have a consultation with him. read more

I used Nexgen 2 years ago to have solar installed. My savings have been amazing!! My electric bill for the whole year the first year was $625 and the second year $550. My bills used to be $350 a month in the summer and $250 most ither months. I couldn't be happier. Eric the owner is great. Totally honest, responsive and did great job. He is also a general contractor and after our solar i had him do some work inside the house. I had 3 companies bid my solar and the other 2 were like used car salesman, Eric was nothing like that. Eric gave me a long list of refernces and I called numerous references and they all had great things to say too. I highly recommend him. read more

Eric and his team were AWESOME! Our Solar quest was two years, and we kept backing off because everyone was "selling" and confusing (yes, selling a lease in some instances, or the opportunity with an "independent" energy company - uugghh). Anyway, this last go around I dwindled the prospects down to four, made appts and listened to three... and we didn't even hesitate to go with Eric. HONEST, informative, and he listened to us. We were installed in less than three weeks and are so happy. If you are "shopping" give Eric & Nexgen a consideration, you will not be disappointed. He earns all of these 5-star ratings I found before we hired him, and I am so happy I wanted to add one myself. Thanks Eric & crew!!! read more

NexGen Construction just completed a fantastic solar installation on our home! We really enjoyed working with Eric, Zack and crew. Working with Eric is like working with family. He provided exceptional customer service from start to finish. We're very appreciative and the install went great. read more

We purchased a home one year ago that has solar panels previously installed by NEXGEN. Needless to say we did not know anything about the system as we were not there at installation. We assumed all was going well as every electric bill this last yet was still in credit mode. Yeah Solar! Yesterday we received a $1700.00 bill. What? I guess we assumed that was how it worked, but I reached out to NEXGEN and told them and Eric came out the very next day. It seems that somehow the system has been off this entire year. Eric took the time to fix the WHOLE system. He then took the time to sit down with me to explain the system and how it works. He then spent additional time going over my bills with me to show me what to look for in efficiency and inefficiency. If this is not superior customer service as well as pride in your company I do not know what is. Thank you Eric and NEXGEN! read more

We went solar in May, and I can't say enough great things about our experience with Nex-Gen. Eric, the owner, is fantastic! He is patient and answered all my questions (sometimes a couple of times). He gave me an initial quote after talking to me for awhile on the phone, and then came on out to make sure we were good candidates for solar (not too much shade, etc.) Next, he walked me through all of their guarantees. I feel very safe and confident that we have the very best coverage and support that we could have hoped for! The crew was just as great. They finished right when they said they would, and the whole process was far less disruptive than I expected. Our first bill was $3.56. WOW! I did call one other company for a quote (found them through yelp reviews). The guy was great, but his price was 50% more. So, If you are thinking about going solar, please give Eric a call. You won't regret it! read more

We just had NexGen Construction design and install our solar system and the experience was amazing. They are truly deserving of their high ratings. Eric, the owner, seems to care greatly about the quality of his work and the satisfaction of his customers. It was very important to me that my solar system was not only functional and reliable but also aesthetically pleasing. Eric was the only solar contractor that seemed to have similar goals. I requested quotes from three local companies, all with great reviews and similarly priced. Two companies sent solar sales people to give me my quote, Eric the owner of NexGen came himself. 2 weeks after that visit my system is up and running providing me with clean energy and looks great. Thanks NexGen! read more

Eric Zack & Grady completed the install of our pool solar. Another fine job!!! These guys are so great to work with! J & V

If you are thinking about solar, you should to talk with Nexgen Construction before you sign a contract with somebody else. Eric, the owner, was very helpful with design the system to meet our needs, budget, and the aesthetics of the system and our home. He explained the technical and financial aspects of the project and answered all our questions (several times I think). Very transparent. No pressure. When we did decide to go ahead with the project, Zac and the crew did a great job with the install. They just finished installing 16 solar panels on my roof. Very professional. They let me, and encouraged me, to inspect any portion of the project. Nexgen is a local with lots of history in the area, not a fly-by-night company. Highly recommended. read more

This company is extremely honest and reliable. The actual owner of the company is the person who comes to your home to sit down and speak with you. The OWNER not some salesperson actually told us that it wasn't cost worthy for US to get solar because our current electricity usage is actually very low because of a CARE program we are on. He didn't try to talk us into buying something we didn't need just for his own profit and he was up front and honest about why we wouldn't be saving money. AGAIN NOT because solar isn't awesome but because we are on a low rate plan with Edison. Other companies we talked to tried to pressure us into leasing and never once told us we wouldn't really benefit. WOW just WOW I give this company full respect & would recommend their services to anyone based on their honesty and integrity of the products we were shown! read more

NexGen installed our panels eight months ago, and we have been very pleased with both the process and the results. We had investigated solar and a new roof about five years earlier contacting the highly recommended company which had done the installations for a client of mine who had built a completely off the grid home. When a sub-contractor who was sent to give the company an estimate on removing our old roof told us privately that we still had another five years left in our roof, we dropped the project and were subjected to quite a bit of high pressure selling from the solar company. This year it became obvious that it was time for a new roof. The roofer highly recommended by neighbors had Eric talk to us. Working with him was a pleasure, and everything has worked out as he explained. There was not any pressure to oversell a system and he and his men worked well in co-ordination with the roofers. I have recommended them to other friends. read more

NexGen installed solar panels on our two story single family home as well as a townhome we own. We interviewed a number of companies and found Eric to be very qualified and fairly priced. When you're meeting with Eric, you're working with someone that has designed and installed solar panels so he knows the products. For the townhome, we had to go through an HOA which had rules that required a couple of design considerations. Eric did a great job and was very responsive to questions that the HOA had. The city signed off on the permits with just one visit and we received permission to operate from Edison in one day on one property and two days on the other all because of Eric's expert knowledge and expeditious handling of the paperwork. We highly recommend NexGen. read more

Had the best quote and did the work properly with the best materials for my job. Eric was good about communication and answered all my questions. I recommend him. read more

Eric and the team at NexGen took great care of my solar installation. Planning and communication was great. When there was a snag at the city, it got handled quickly and without hassle. The prices were appropriate, the service was flawless and they are local enough to be accessible. I sincerely encourage you to use NexGen if you are considering a Solar installation. read more

We have had solar installed by Eric for over a year now. Installation was clean and detailed, exceeding expectations. Our system has been outperforming Eric's estimate reducing our monthly power bill from $230 to $40. This yields a true 5 year payback. We also get free yearly washdown of our system! read more

NexGen installed our Solar Panels in August of 2010. We received several quotes and decided to go with NexGen because they were the most professional in their presentation. Eric does not hard sell you, he gives you many options and his estimates of performance are not over stated. The installation was very smooth, all the employees are very polite. Each day Eric informed us what was happening that day, he kept us well informed of the process from the start to finish. Since SCE put us online we have not paid one electricity bill. read more

We installed our solar panels with NexGen in June. Eric, the owner, is incredibly easy to speak to and is not a hard sell salesperson which was great. He is very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. His crew was friendly and neat during installation and went beyond what they had to do by replacing roof tiles broken during fumigation. The best part is our electric bill. Our first complete month came in and it was $1.38. Working with NexGen on this project has bee so easy and the results are incredible. I would recommend NexGen to anyone looking into solar. Becky S. read more

I took proposals from nationally known companies and Nexgen for my solar project. I picked NexGen because I found Eric to be very personable, knowledgeable, capable, and gave a very competitive proposal using hi quality materials. The installation process went well, and the installers were very courteous, communicative, and kept a clean worksite. Eric excels at quick, responsive, communication with excellent follow through. I have no problem recommending NexGen for any residential solar project. read more

I just had NexGen Construction install an additional solar system on my house. I called them up on Monday and talked to Eric to get an estimate, and the installation was complete on Weds of the same week! I have 5 new solar panels with micro-inverters. If you are thinking of going solar, now is the time. The installed price per KW for this system is about half what I paid 12 years ago for my first system, and the technology is much better. NexGen was responsive and did a beautiful job with the install. read more

After doing extensive research about the many, many companies that offer solar installation, we narrowed the choices by reading reviews on the usual review sites, and going to company websites. All the companies we considered offered free onsite estimates. Many had somewhat mixed comments. NexGen Construction, however, had seemingly impeccable reviews. I visited their website, and submitted information for a generalized analysis, which was sent to me by email. Eric, the owner, called me to discuss my query. I was very pleasantly surprised with his demeanor and generous time spent answering many questions. We discussed everything from decisions about type of equipment, design of system capacity, general usage history and patterns, changing time of usage, e.g., pool filter pump timing. Every response from Eric was thoughtful, informed and made me feel that his goal was to see we ended up with exactly the right system, design, capacity and results we desired. By contrast, one of the other companies we contacted kept emphasizing that they could beat any bid from any competitor -- without considering our needs. For example, Eric described the difference between string and micro-inverters, and the pros and cons of each. That turns out to be a critical subject, as we want minimum maintenance (string inverters have a shorter life), maximum information (micro-inverters allow individual panel performance, real-time, but cost more)., To cut the system cost, 'we can beat any other bid' salesman steered us to string inverters. For another example, Eric showed us how building to 80% of our apparent need would result in (substantially) 100% offset to our bill, simply by usage adjustments. Other bidders were happy to sell us all the panels that we could fit on our roof. Fortunately, after Eric educated us, and after we did further research, armed with Eric's info, we found Eric was absolutely spot-on. His advice helped meet our needs. After signing the contract, Eric quickly scheduled site engineering, and everything after flowed quickly and flawlessly. Great install crew who knew their stuff; neat, quick, clean, polite. Always called before showing up; always explained any delay (waiting for a city inspector), careful attention to detail (conduit aligned properly, and not haphazardly attached). Three weeks after first meeting Eric, we are producing solar, and are able to monitor it - panel by panel, total system output, updated every five minutes, with historical data that can be played to show effect of clouds that showed up, moved on, etc. Fantastic!! And, my SCE bill forecast is plummeting (even though we've only recently turned the system on). What excitement to see the SCE meter showing the usage indicator pointing to the street, meaning, the electricity is flowing from our system to the grid, and not from the grid into our house. As for Eric and NexGen Construction, I couldn't be more satisfied. Five stars doesn't go far enough to express our satisfaction. read more

If there were 6 stars, I would give NexGen a 6 star rating!. We have had our solar for over 2 years and I am thrilled with the energy savings, money savings, service, etc. I researched solar for many months and attended an Edison seminar so that I would be knowledgeable. Here is why you should use NexGen. Eric is not a salesman. He is the business. He is the one who will come out, find out what you need/want and help you to understand what all are the options. He won't over sell. Eric is an excellent teacher. He was the only rep that helped us understand what would be best for us. We were able to get American made panels. We were able to make repairs to our roof as part of the project and benefit from the Federal and Edison rebates to the fullest. Service was EXCELLENT. He did what he said he would do and he did it on time. Since we went online with our solar, our largest bill has been $1.91 to Edison. Our monthly cost (we used our own line of credit) is less than what we paid Edison before and we will be paid off in less than 5 years. From then on, our total out of pocket will be $1.91 per month. Plus we get a rebate annually from Edison. I have referred 5 friends to NexGen and all 5 have selected NexGen for their solar projects. Can't get much better than that! read more

First of all Eric is honest straightforward with no hidden costs. His price target was on the money. I decided to pay cash for the entire system. I sourced the panels, racking, micro inverters, cables etc. from other suppliers. I begin my search for an installer. After much research NextGen seem like the logical choice based upon his reviews from yelp. I told him the situation and he said "no problem I can work with you." That he did. As resident of Fountain Valley California with firsthand knowledge of their planning departments total lack of customer service, continuity, and willingness to work with residents on any job whatsoever, I knew he would have his hands full. Sure enough he took the bull by the horns and got the job done in less time than promised. He even replaced a bunch of pre-existing broken composite roof tiles to boot. I'm extremely grateful for knowing Eric and his team. I had no problem handing him over the cash for a job well done. To be honest I only saved about $2000 sourcing the system components myself. In retrospect I should've just gave him the entire job. What is the result you ask? Well so far we've had a negative bill almost every month except December, which was $75. I think it was gloomy and the Christmas lights stayed on the whole time. Additionally Southern California Edison refunded a $900 deposit from a couple years back. Now the account has a $900 credit. At this rate it should take five years to work the credit down to zero.... I just feel sorry for the poor schmucks that go to the big solar companies and pay for the power they generate. That is where they stick it to you. I suggest you have a long conversation with Eric if you're considering solar power for your house. read more

NexGen Construction - Solar Installation Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

Eric and his team at NexGen installed solar panels, a pool pump and a new breaker board at our home. Everything NexGen did was as promised with high quality and care for our home. All the work was done on time and on budget. Communication and follow-up by Eric was excellent and greatly appreciated. I highly recommend NexGen if you are installing solar panels in your home or business. read more

These guys are great, I talked to two big solar companies and two smaller ones. I went with nexgen construction and couldn't be happier. They were quick to get to work, worked very hard to do things right, and went out of their way to fix things they saw that had been done poorly previously by other contractors. You could spend a lot more but you won't find any better, and honest people to work with. read more

Eric from NexGen came to our house to talk about putting solar on the roof of our house. Eric did a great job discussing with us all of our opinions for the various size systems that would fit our home and electric energy usage, as well as explaining how much each system would potentially save us on our electric bill, and the estimated time frame the system would pay for itself. Eric also went into great detail explaining all of components that make up the PV system that his company installs as well as their warranty and financing options. By the end of Eric's presentation we knew we wanted to go with NexGen. Eric's attention to detail and NexGens use of microinverters as well as their use of the pv panels without the grid lines sold us on going with NexGen for our project. We felt the products they install are the latest technology, and the installation crew along with Eric did a fantastic job. We will absolutely recommend NexGen for anyone looking to go Solar. read more

This experience could not be better ! After checking around we decided to stay local with NexGen Construction. It was a great pleasure to deal with Mr. Eric Helgeson. He explained the process, the timeline, costs etc. . No " BS ", straight forward, very professional. After we sealed the deal he inspected our roof, got the necessary permits and his crew started the installation. We are still amazed how quick everything went down ( 2 weeks from the moment we shook hands to going Green ! ) and not a single " hiccup ". Thanks again to Eric and his crew for an outstanding job !!! The Stiller family, Los Alamitos. read more

If you are tired of paying soaring Edison bills this company is top notch. Honest and reliable from start to finish. Eric and his team are great. They are all very professional and do a great job. They go above and beyond to ensure that the job is done quickly. The only regret I have is that we didn't call them sooner! Thank you NexGen construction for all your hard work! read more

I've looked at solar for over a decade. The price was never quite right till now to make me pull the trigger. But I did over the years use Yelp to review solar companies. I got used to seeing horror stories about taking forever to get a system installed, not being able to get a hold of someone, systems not producing what they should, installers smashing roof tiles, etc. Then I saw Yelp reviews for NexGen. Everyone was stellar. I'd pretty much made up my mind by that point, but that sealed the deal. I was not disappointed. My install went amazingly fast. The crew was great. Everyone spoke English and answered any questions I had. Eric was always easy to reach. My install started Thursday morning. I was making electricity Friday afternoon. The Huntington Beach inspector signed off on Monday. I love looking at the website to monitor how much electricity I am generating. I am so happy with the whole experience! read more