I had a wonderful experience with Celestial Solar from start to end. They offered pricing that beat multiple other quotes I had gotten, and gave a very professional and broken down quote (The other companies basically gave me a paragraph of the work and the price, no breakdown). The winter/low season discount is excellent, and I recommend getting the work done off season because you will receive a great savings, and have things set and ready for when things warm up. Keep in mind, there will also be a long wait during high season; our wait for the job was about 1 month in the low season. I spoke with Jason, and he was very patient, explained the process, and answered all questions. He broke down the orientation of the roof and how much shadow and sunlight it would get during the day (we have solar panels on part of our roof) and sent photos. Depending on where they put the panels and how much sun they receive will determine the pool coverage you will need to reach your desired pool temperature, go big or go home! The panels Celestial uses are iSwim, which apparently are a high quality brand. Jason sent over an information packet and video describing the technology. What I liked and may work in your favor is that the pricing for the any of the different panel sizes are the same (10ft vs 12ft etc). The system was connected to our current control system, so it's all consolidated. We had 15 panels put in and the job took 2 days. I am very happy with our experience, and this company being around for so many years with multiple locations and positive reviews gives me confidence in their work and warranty. I look forward to swimming in our warm pool this year! read more

I should've known better than moving forward with Celestial Solar from the start. After giving me an initial quote, they came back and said they underpriced it because they "didn't realize" my roof wasn't a shingle roof. That should've been the first red flag. I've had them out for annual system checks, and last year I specifically told the technician that air bubbles were coming into the pool whenever the solar system was running. I was told they couldn't find any issues. Fast forward to this year during their $240 spring startup service, and suddenly they "find" a broken vacuum release valve...conveniently after the 3-year warranty had expired. I was quoted $100 for that repair, but ended up being charged $135 on the invoice. There was also an issue with the actuator, and I was told it would be $360 to replace it. I initially planned to order the parts myself and have someone else install them, but after the technician spoke with the office, they offered to waive the $240 spring startup fee if I moved forward with their actuator replacement. I agreed based on that. Two weeks later, I received an invoice charging me for everything -- the actuator, the vacuum release valve, and the spring startup fee that I was explicitly told would be waived. I responded and made it clear I would not be paying that fee based on what was agreed to. I received no response. Then, a few days later, they charged my credit card $765 without my authorization. They used card information from a previous year's maintenance payment. I have since contacted my bank, and the charge is currently under investigation as unauthorized. If this is not resolved, I will be pursuing further action. This experience has been extremely frustrating. Poor communication, inconsistent pricing, and now an unauthorized charge. I would strongly recommend looking elsewhere. read more

Do not use these guys, they don't stand by their work. Had a leak 6 months after install and they refused to fix it. Funny part is the part to fix was prob $10. Super shady. read more

Fair price and excellent service. The job was completed on time and everything works as it should.

Celestial Solar offered a great price for solar energy and solar water heating for my home in Newport Beach. It's a perfect combination to charge my Tesla and heat my pool. Highly recommended! read more

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I hired this company based on their awesome reviews! They came out to install solar panels to heat up my pool. They did a horrible job! They punctured holes throughout my entire ceilings from the inside bedrooms. I called them so they can fix the issue and at first they tried to send a handy man to patch all the holes and I told them this issue needed a license contractor and it's more than just patching holes as there was water coming in from the rain! Then they opened up an insurance claim, they came out to do an estimate only to write us a letter saying they won't cover our area. I reached out to management and they said it's out of their hands and can't do anything about it! If you want your entire ceiling wrecked than hire these guys to do exactly that!!! They are rude and extremely unprofessional since this issue arose. But when they wanted my money for the solar panels they where extremely nice! STAY AWAY!!!!! read more

These guys are absolutely the best! We had them install the solar heat about 2 years ago and it has worked flawlessly ever since, extending our pool season from April thru October in spite of palm trees shading the pool itself. We called them again when we were re-landscaping and replacing some concrete walkways recently. Julian came out and did a great job re-routing the pipes to the roof to accommodate the new concrete. He was so nice, quick, efficient, worked easily with our concrete guys, and masked. He was actually the guy that did the original installation, and remembered the house. Scheduling was easy; the office staff is very nice. Celestial is the best! read more

Excellent service from start to finish! Very knowledgeable salesperson and while we waited a long time for the install (high demand!) we ended up getting it bumped a full three weeks early! The install techs were very quick and clean and everything looks seamless with our house. The system is super effective for our large pool and we are thrilled to be able to get a few months of extra use! Very satisfied with this investment. read more

Sara and the crew did an amazing job! System works great, my pool is maintaining 77-80 degrees and it is barely the middle of April, I can't wait to see how it performs this summer. The quality of work is top notch, all pipes we painted to color match our house and roof. We installed 10 panels (480 sqft) which should provide 10-15 degrees warmer water when compared to a non solar heated pool. I would definitely recommend this company if you're looking to add solar heating to your pool. read more

Celestial Solar was great to work with. They were on time, professional and did a great job explaining my new system to me. Jordyn A. was my installer and he made it a very easy process as he came in and got it done "flawlessly." I highly recommend this company without reservation. read more

So far I've had bad experiences with celestial solar. They are unresponsive and rude. They don't do their job at any level well. I would not recommend. read more

I had my new pool solar installed yesterday by Celestial Solar & Water Systems (9- 4x10 solar panels tied into my existing Compool LX3400 control box), and I was very very pleased with the install that Julian and Roberto did when they installed the solar system. They were very professional, proficient, and accommodating. Julian was also very respectful and helpful is discussing the settings and how to use the system when they were done. I was impressed! Now I need to learn what the best speed and the amount of time I need to run the pump is. Currently it's set to 2700 rpm at 5-6 hrs/day, but it's summer and I'll figure out what the best balance is and adjust one or both accordingly. It's not rocket science, more trial and error, depending on the season. So far I'm very happy with Celestial Solar. Rick D, San Diego, CA. read more

Last Summer we purchased a home with a pool and I did not know if I even wanted to use it. I found this fantastic company Celestial Solar that my neighbors had told me about and thankfully now I am excited to swim again! The service is A+ from the first day I inquired on the phone until weeks after the install I received continuous communication and support from their knowledgeable staff. Celestial Solar is very easy to work with and came out in a timely manor to my home based on when I was available. Their Customer Service Team and their Installers are very professional, on time, and dedicated. A terrific job! read more

We had an older system of solar mats to heat our pool that began to fail. In searching for a reputable company with good reviews for a replacement led us to Celestial Solar & Water Systems. Their great reviews were validated with our experience with this company. While we did have to wait several months due to demand for their work, it was well worth waiting for the installation. We are very pleased we contracted with Celestial Solar and Water Systems. They earned the five star rating we gave them. At the front end scheduling and follow up was great. Julian and his crew are a great team, showed up as scheduled and completed the job quickly and efficiently including up after completion. We found the crew to be professional and friendly and highly recommend them to anyone needing pool solar. read more

Extremely responsive and friendly company!! The scheduling coordinator Sarah was very kind to get us on calendar as soon as possible, and then even moved us up when a time slot opened up. read more

They fixed our roof solar. It's a steep roof and part of the system had come completely loose. Celestial Solar did a great job. They had the right equipment to deal with the steep roof and were extremely capable and reasonable in price. Highly recommended. read more

Did my research and choose Celestial based on price and ease of dealing with over the phone. I was in a hurry, but I didn't want to pick anyone and most companies had a 2 week wait. I also wanted a company that could measure out moving my panels because I would like to get PV at some point. Celestial had a fixed rate that was one of the lower rates for a hours work and was able to do all three tasks I wanted in that time limit. They came out with a 3 person crew and wore masks when dealing with me. It was a marked vehicle and the lead on the team really knew his stuff. The crew was very personable. They worked very hard to get the job completed and helped me turn back on the system as they fixed a line break in my thermostat and secured my panels. Now my system is back up and the family is happy to have a warmer pool! They were very easy to deal with over the phone in quoting my potential move of the system and were very knowledgeable on the process. I will be using this company in the future for my maintenance on the panels if I ever need it again. read more

Celestial did a great job in installing my new solar hot water heating array for my pool. I wanted 90 degree heat in the pool without a pool cover. My pool is irregularly shaped and has a wall on one side so using a pool cover just got too difficult over the years. This has been a perfect solution. I have an average sized pool about 15000 gallons I would guess and with 10 panels, took care of the problem easily. Had my pool guy tweak the set up to speed up the pump a little more and its been great. Installation started one or two weeks after acceptance and took one day to complete. Installation including all the valves and solenoids to control the water temperature. The cost was very reasonable. Highly recommended. This is from Poway, California. read more

We just a complete installation of solar water panels for our pool, the work directed by Julian. We're just starting to use it now but the job looks perfect. A very clean and modern looking installation. Very pleased! read more

I am very grateful for Celestial Solar. Sara was very professional and accommodating. She explained everything and gave me an unbeatable quote. It was a 0 haggle experience, and I followed all the recommendations she gave me regarding the solar size and I am glad I did. On the day of the installation, Julian and Omar came out and worked nonstop till they were done. The end result was painted pipes that match the color of the stucco and painted to match the color of the roof. A system that is automatic, I don't have to do anything. Julian spent a lot of time with me explaining how the system works and how to operate it. The system is so far outperforming both of my neighbors' systems that are similar in pool and solar size. It is working flawlessly and I can't keep the kids out of the water now because the temperature is so much more comfortable now. Thank you Celestial Solar!! read more