eric Helgeson took the money and ran. He bailed on his customers and his employees. he installed our solar system and generac for backup. he did not provide information about generac maintenance so we did none. when the generator failed we discovered that there was no answer at his phone or email! We found another person to work on the system and discovered that because we had not done maintenance on the generac, our warranty was void! as a result we have spent a small fortune replacing our generator and linking it to our enphase system. I should note that our home is off-grid permanently. it's not a backup for when the power goes out. there is no electric grid in our community. do not do business with Eric Helgeson. Hes a con man, a crook and a thief! read more

We had this company install 32 solar panels and hook up the system which was around 9-10 years ago. We were VERY happy with this system and how it has operated over that time frame. About 1 year ago we noticed water leaking after the rain over one section of panels which an expert determined was happening where the solar panel mounts were attached. Several calls and texts have not been returned which is not normal for Eric and I am assuming they are no longer in business so BUYER BEWARE***** read more

Just another 5 star review adding on to the many that NexGen Construction has and deserves. But since my particular project was for batteries adding onto existing solar panels that they did not originally install, I figured I can give my perspective with the service they provided. Without making this review long and boring, let me just say Eric the owner, Rich the office manager and Zach the lead installer (and the rest of the crew) was great to work with from beginning to end. I was anticipating that there might be some issues adding batteries on to an existing system, with not only the installation itself, but with the approval process from Edison and the city. But Eric, Rich and Zach worked as a great coordinated team to get through any obstacles that came up. Anyone who's been through any type of home construction/remodel knows that nothing is perfect. But it's how the people you hired responds to those hiccups to make things perfect, is what counts the most. And I can honestly say NexGen exceeded expectations. In regards to value, Eric is upfront and says they are not the cheapest, but they are certainly not the most expensive either. So when it comes to my peace of mind, I'd gladly pay a little more. Go ahead and give them a call, I certainly will when I want to add even more batteries read more

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Not sure they are still in business. They don't return phone calls or reply to emails. Their website says "Under Construction" and the Yelp site says they are "closed" Monday through Sunday. They were a 5-Star company in 2021 but that doesn't seem to be the case anymore. read more

We worked w owner Eric Hegelson of NexGen Construction under very difficult circumstances; our entire community was abandoned by SCE virtually w/warning. Eric and his great crew worked diligently and got us up and running. We are producing so much solar, we're going to increase our storage capacity. Excellent service. Diligent, courteous, honest. Highly recommended. read more

I've wanted solar for several years. After having several different solar contractors come to our house, going over pamphlets, and promising 'freedom from the grid' we ultimately picked one that we felt best suited our needs. Long story short, that company didn't pan out as they mapped out our roof and were concerned with a shed we had in our backyard. Knowing all of this, I felt like the best option for us was to find a contractor in our area who was familiar with our cities planning department and had knowledge of, not just solar, but construction. I found Eric and his company on yelp, and like all of his introductory clients, he scheduled a consultation with me. I didn't know at the time that we had reached out to Eric that NEM 2.0 was all the rage and people were rushing through solar contractors to get contracted and locked in to NEM 2.0... I didn't even know what NEM meant! But Eric took the time to walk me through ALL of my questions when we initially met - everything from construction fidelity on our property to solar efficiency, to electric bill expectations and learning SCE verbiage... Eric took the time to talk to me. As we met, his phone was ringing off the hook. We met in the afternoon between 4-5 and his phone was going off! I appreciated how much information Eric knew, and there wasn't any pressure to book with his company after the initial consultation. We ultimately booked with Eric as he was quick to respond and very helpful with answering all of our questions. TECHNOLOGY RELATED - All of the info about a solar proposal, panels to be used, and a breakdown of expense for us as homeowners was detailed in a very easy-to-use online portal. I appreciate when companies speak the language of the times and offer convenient, 24-hour access to plans we've discussed over the phone or in person. CONSTRUCTION PROCESS - Once our date was set (we were backed out 2-3 months from our initial date because of the whole NEM 2.0 thing). Eric and his team did as other teams in the past did with us, they mapped out our roof, but one thing that Erics team did differently was process our goals and future needs for solar as well as discuss some of the unique logistic issues for our property (e.g. we have dogs roaming around the backyard, we have various construction projects going on in our backyard, etc.). On the day of construction, Erics team showed up on time and they DID WORK. They were here from about 8am-2pm, and I was blown away at home much they got done. They had a team outside who were setting up the brackets for the solar, and a guy inside the attic running wires/conduit for several hours, and others prepping and handing tools and product to the team on the roof. They finished setting up the solar panels in 2 work days! That was ridiculously faster than I had expected! FOLLOW UP - The job wasn't done when solar was installed. Eric regularly kept me posted with what was going on including when the city inspector would come, and when his workers would come to meet the inspector. After everything was cleared, I reached out to Eric several times for follow up, and even as some companies in my past experience would leave me on 'read' after the job was done and payment was complete... Eric didn't treat us that way. He continued to process my questions (I have a lot!! Probably more than most people) and didn't give me any kind of inclination that I was bothersome. After having some bogus contractors in the past for various projects in our home... I really appreciate Eric's patience in dealing with us and providing us such an excellent service and product! If any of my friends talk about solar, I'm quick to herald what an amazing experience I had with NexGen construction! This was the least stressful, most informative, and cordial team we've worked with on this homeowning journey. If you have any specific questions for me about my experience as it may pertain to you... I'd be happy to field them! read more

NexGen Construction - Solar panels installed, wires/conduit hidden. Water tight NO LEAKS (post HURRICANE Hilary hahaha) - Solar Installation Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

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NexGen Construction installed 5 panels, to add to the 15 panels I already had. In addtion, they installed a battery backup. They did it so that everything worked together seamlessly, even with different equipment being involved. Eric, Zach and the whole team expertly installed a system that looks good and works great. Eric said that his goal was that when the job was done, the client would be 100% satisfied. And I am more than 100% satisfied. He went the extra mile, even after the job was done and paid for. I recommend NexGen Construction. read more

We had solar panels installed in 2018. Eric and the crew were outstanding and we enthusiastically recommended them to friends who also had solar panels installed by them. But a year or so ago, our friends needed some follow-up work done and had a bad experience. We now have a panel that is not functioning. Repeated calls over the past month have gone unanswered. I'm not sure if they're even in business anymore. read more

Contemplating the installation of new solar panels can feel somewhat daunting. Putting in a new roof can also feel the same. We were looking to install BOTH new solar panels along with a much needed new roof, back to back. We hoped to find a roofing and a solar company who could work together and coordinate on the placement of the solar panels to minimize cutting into the new roof. We knew Eric H. had previously and successfully worked with a separate roofing company (ec-roofing) on other projects. When Eric came over, he was very informative, thorough and patient in his presentation. He really took the time to explain the vast details regarding solar and we appreciated his straightforward calmness. We also drove by other homes with solar panels that Nexgen Construction had installed and liked what we saw. During the entire process, we felt very comfortable. Eric and his crew were wonderful.  He promptly answered any questions we had and was extremely responsive. His crew was always courteous and professional, too.  Even after the install was complete and we were all set up with the electric company, Eric came over and showed us how to access our information to track our production and usage. Shortly after, we received a reach out from Nexgen to ask how everything was going. Such incredible follow up. Several of our neighbors have already approached us remarking on how good both the new roof and solar panels look. They've asked us for their contact information which we happily provided.   Our solar panels are Solaria. Sleek looking. No grid lines. Both Nexgen Construction and the other roofing company worked so well together that we posted a recommendation for that company as well, in a separate review. read more

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My journey to get Solar has been long. I got quotes from 6 of the top rated companies on Yelp and met with them all in person. From the first point of contact with Eric from NexGen I knew that they would be doing my solar so long as the price was not ridiculous. Long story short it was not and I went with them. Eric spent a lot of time via phone calls, text, and emails answering my questions and going over several options for system size and type of equipment. Eric and his team are extremely knowledgeable about all things solar and are a pleasure to work with. I went with an 8.39 kW system with 23 REC365AA black panels, Enphase IQ7PLUS Inverter. The installation was smooth and fast and from time the project started till the time i got my permit to operate was 5 days!!! I have now had the system for about 2 months and could not be happier with the results. The estimated solar output was spot on if not a little over. If you are looking for a honest, reliable, great solar team look not further!!! read more

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Short version: NexGen Construction was great from start to finish. Customer service to quality install, and after install support. Long version: I had already intended to expand my solar system and get home batteries, but when NEM 3.0 was announced I wanted to get it done sooner to stay on NEM 2.0. I contacted a few companies, but NexGen was the one that impressed me the most. Eric came out to give me a quote and detailed the timeline and what would be done to stay on NEM 2.0, and also thoroughly explained all the equipment and features. It was an easy choice to pick them for the project. During install there were a few issues. With a project of this size and adding to an already existing system, it would've been more surprising if there were zero hiccups. More important than everything being smooth is how a company responds when things don't go as planned. NexGen did an amazing job of staying on top of the unexpected things and keeping me informed. They stand by the contract and stand by their work. At no point was i concerned that the end result would not satisfy me. And satisfactory would be an understatement. All the employees of NexGen were friendly and courteous. The work done was outstanding. All the cabling and wall mounting looks great. They were even able to run the conduits above the ceiling for a cleaner look. The system looks great and performs great. Another reason I picked them was that they have been around a while. I didn't want to pick a company that might not be around in a few years if systems arises. I'm confident that if I ever need support NexGen will be there. read more

I am pleased to congratulate NexGen for having expert technicians/plumbers in their plumbing division. In particular, Kevin Richardson went above and beyond the scope of three projects to ensure that everything was done expeditiously and professionally. I am pleased to refer NexGen to anyone who needs plumbing work, from small to major projects. read more

Eric and his team at NexGen came recommended and lived up to the expectations I had. I researched and met with several solar installers and chose NexGen based on neighbors who had a great experience. Eric's team set up a proposal and Eric went over the details and answered all my questions. The price was competitive with other offers I had received. I appreciated Eric did not try and up sell me to a larger system. He was honest that the goal was to make the solar investment pay for itself. The NexGen install team was awesome. Extremely polite in communicating what they were going to do, what they needed / access, and making sure I was comfortable with the job. The install was clean and Eric followed up with a walkthrough to go over all the functions and best use practices. I whole heatedly recommend NexGen for anyone looking at home solar. read more

I had a great experience with Eric and NexGen. Eric took the time to thoroughly explain our product options and the process. Their office was also very responsive whenever I had any questions. I'm very satisfied with our solar and how it looks and works. NexGen provided great customer service from beginning to end. read more

Nextgen installed solar panels at my house recently. The reason why I chose this company versus the other companies that I contacted to do estimates was because they are a local company. Eric the owner showed up at my house promptly to meet with me and explain the process of solar panel install from A thru Z. He was very detailed and up-front with reviewing with of how the system works, pros and cons. He was not trying to sell me anything, he was mainly letting me know what my needs are based on my SCE bill and provide me with options, the rest is up to me to decide. Install crew were very professional, organized and clean. They didn't leave any mess around the house and roof, they are also very accommodating and flexible with scheduling. They were able to install my solar system sooner that I expected as well! I have my solar panel for a little over a month now and I'm very pleased with the results. My electrical bill for this current billing cycle is only $61, but we are in winter now so I'm expecting that this number will be lower in coming months..... thank you Nextgen Construction! read more

We decided about 6 weeks ago that we finally wanted to have solar installed. After getting tired of the pressured sales tactics of the big outfits, I turned to Yelp to find a local company that had good reviews. It was quickly obvious that NexGen should be my next call. I had an appointment with Eric (the owner) a few days later where he spent almost two hours explaining the benefits (many) and the drawbacks (none, really) of the modern solar systems, as well as the history of his company. They are Long Beach born and bred and were one of the first to do residential solar in the city. This level of experience shows in every aspect of the work. From first convo to final sign off with SCE was less than 6 weeks. His crew are total professionals with great friendly attitudes. I had zero concerns leaving my home open to them while working even when no one was home. They were always available to answer my calls or texts, and as Eric says, we're now part of the family. I have zero concerns about his team being available to deal with any issues that might come up. Our system is pretty big at 28 panels, and will be generating 108% of our annual energy usage. The system itself was extremely cleanly designed and installed....from the panels themselves to the upgraded breaker and sub panels that were required. I really can't say enough great things about the whole team. I'm almost bummed that we won't have a need to hire them twice! Thanks NexGen! read more

NexGen Construction - 28 panels on our roof. - Solar Installation Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

This group knows what it's doing. They do a great job with solar installation and give incredible customer care. We've been so happy with our solar on our home and Nexgen is a major reason why. Definitely go with them if you want solar. read more

We explored several options for home solar providers none did a great job educating and advising us like NexGen did. Eric and his crew took the time to walk us through the options and they clearly understand all the ins and outs of the market. The price was more than fair, the quality of materials was top notch and the installation was fast and expertly done. NexGen is both a construction company and solar provider so if there's ever an issue I know I just have to make one phone call. I have confidence the response will be rapid because NexGen also installed the system at my brother's house, and anytime he's had a problem with a panel, it was promptly addressed. If you want an honest, reliable and knowledgeable provider, NexGen should be your choice!l read more

We had a fantastic experience with Eric, Rich, and NexGen construction. We had a large project done at our house with lots of panels and 3 batteries. Their crew came to the house and completed the job efficiently and without any problems. We did have an issue with our Envoy not working properly at first (which was a software problem, not any fault of NexGen), but Eric worked hard with the company and was able to fix the issue quickly. Our system is amazing and works flawlessly. Eric and Rich are very responsive and will answer emails and phone calls almost immediately. The majority of the paperwork and dealing with Southern California Edison is handled by them which really makes the experience stress-free. Great company with great people. Thank you guys! read more

We had Eric install solar for us about six years ago. This year we wanted to add some panels and battery backup, and obviously called NexGen. Eric patiently walked us through a complete cost/benefit analysis and explained pros and cons for us to consider. After we made our decisions and signed our contract many things started to happen that we were so grateful to have Eric and his team on top of. Rebate qualification? Done! Coordination with SCE? Done! Permit approval? Done! Installation, system check and follow-up inspection by Eric? Done, done and done! NexGen, Eric and his entire team (the second time we've had the pleasure of Zack as site foreman) are all pro. Their pricing is competitive. Their service is fantastic. Delivery was on time. read more

We just had Eric and Nexgen install 26 new solar panels. I would highly recommend using Nexgen for your solar needs. Eric is the owner and is highly knowledgeable about solar, being a A/C contractor I could tell Eric knew what he was talking about. He has a great presentation he answered every question we had so when he left we felt like we had the knowledge to make a educated decision on our solar project. We had a couple of other Solar companies stop by and none of them made me comfortable. Plus he prices are very competitive. The process was very easy and it only took 2 days to finish. Thanks Jim D'Ambrosio Rossmoor read more

Excellent from start to finish! They are professional, explain everything, and get the job done quickly and on time. They don't upsell (they clearly explained the benefits, costs, and break-even timing). I went with them over Tesla because NexGen offered better equipment (and warranty), and were reachable before, during, and after install. read more

It was a real pleasure to work with NexGen construction company.The owner (Eric)personally met with us at our home and gave us a quote right on the spot. After the contract was signed,They put everything in writing that was going to happen. once things got going, they went right down the list and completed right on time. You owe it to yourself to talk to Eric when getting solar quotes. read more

Initial installation was good. When the post-sale issues arose, the lack of follow-through was atrocious, which is why I'm providing this rating. Asked for more panels because his original estimate was off, took 4 phone messages to finally get a response. When the system stopped producing energy, initial promises that parts were ordered and would arrive within a week were made by NexGen, but not kept. Eric claimed that my system was still producing, clearly he didn't listen as I just received a $400 bill from SoCal Edison. Multiple calls and texts went unreturned thereafter. The last communication I received by text indicated that he's too busy and that it's really not his responsibility. Lots of excuses, zero action. read more

NexGen Construction deserves more than 5 stars, I would rate them as a 10+. If you are looking for solar, you deserve the best so hire the best, which is NexGen Construction. When we decided to install solar, I started by researching ratings of all solar installers in my area. I narrowed down the list to 6 companies after reviewing each company web site. NexGen has the most clear and understandable website with all of the pros and cons of all options. If you want to know about solar, read their website. When someone asks me about solar, I tell them to go and read their website. Eric, who is the owner, has a great online video there. After receiving bids and speaking to all the other 5 companies, Eric came to my house and made sure I understand all of the options. We reviewed all the panels from each company they install and talked about pros and cons of each one. He answered all my questions. The other companies had to get back to me with answers. Dealing directly with the owner who knows his business was a big plus. At the end of the presentation, Eric told me to let him know if they can help us out. I told him at the meeting, they had my solar job. My wife and I discussed this after the install, and we clearly made the best decision going with Eric's team. When the installation happened, Zach and his team showed up on time and were very professional. I knew all was going to be good when Zach told me that he treats everyone's house as if it was his own house. You can tell when you look at my solar from how level they set the panels, to how they ran wiring through my attic so I have no pipes running across my roof. All of the panels are set together and we have no gaps between panels. They also upgraded my electrical panel, and it looks great. When they opened the wall of the new panel, they discovered that whoever changed out the previous panel, had damaged the structure support so they fixed it, so it was done right. My wife and I are so happy with the solar. People keep stopping by and asking us questions as the work quality is noticed. Again, if you want the best, hire the best, go with NexGen Construction. read more

Eric and his team did a great job with our home solar installation project. The entire project ran smoothly with Eric making himself available throughout the process to answer questions and explain things to us. We appreciate that NexGen is a locally-run business that differentiates itself by offering outstanding customer service. We would enthusiastically recommend NexGen to our friends and neighbors and plan to work with them again in the future on a battery storage installation. read more

We just recently used NexGen Construction owned by Eric Helgeson. Eric came to the house and sat down with us and explained everything very clearly. He tries to meet your electricity needs without overselling you with unnecessary solar panels. Eric quoted us 14 panels and other quotes we received ranged from 16-19 panels. His crew was great to work with and they completed the whole installation in 1 day. They handled all of the dealings with the city and SCE. read more

I put off writing this review for 3 months, because I wanted to see the impact on our electric bill. Now we can confirm that we are ecstatic with our choice to go solar and use NexGen. We did a lot of studying and comparisons before our purchase. We focused on companies that our friends had used, and been happy with. It came down to a couple of them, but the tie was broken because NexGen uses panels with micro inverters, which appear to be a better choice. Our prior electric bills were approximately $250 per month, now they are $13, which is essentially tax and fees. We have an electric car, so no more gas or electric bills to drive about 1,000 miles each month. Their systems are purchased, so the initial outlay is a lot, but you don't have the multitude of problems from leasing. As of right now, we will also get a significant tax rebate, so the price will be much less. The installation was fast and easy. It only took about 2 days to install, and we were on the grid shortly after. Eric and his crew were outstanding to work with. They were clean, tidy and respectful of our property and neighbors. Eric went over every detail with us and walked us through every step. You should absolutely choose NexGen. We are thrilled that we did. read more

NexGen Construction - Most of our panels are on the south, but these get late afternoon sun to the west. - Solar Installation Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

Fantastic service!!! Eric is so honest & trustworthy. His crew is polite & professional. They kept everything clean the whole time. I highly recommend them. read more

I am completely satisfied with the entire process of my solar electric system project. After being hesitant about going forward with quotes from a few of the large companies, I called NexGen based on all the great reviews on Yelp. I had a phone consultation with Eric and his advice seemed logical. He gave me options of different costs and equipment. I wanted the best so it would last and give me trouble free energy, and it wasn't much more money. I went with REC Alpha panels with Enphase micro-inverters and a new 200 amp electric main panel. The system is working fantastic. You can see each solar panel's electric output in 15 minute increments on an app or computer program. Why you should consider NexGen Construction 1. They call back promptly if they don't actually answer your phone call. 2. Job was finished promptly and all authorizations / inspections completed within 45 days (Up and running with SCE approval -Permission to Operate. Not a promise but that was my timeline) 3. Everyone was very considerate, professional, and accurate. They would tell you when they would arrive (they would be on time) and the install plan for the day. 4. Top quality panels and equipment used. Installation procedure is a clean look (no cables running over the roof) Modern look all black panels. Great job Eric and Zack. Thank you NexGen read more

So I call this company about 6 days ago to get a quote and they tell me that they are able to send their owner to meet with me on Tuesday at 11:00am on 8/13/2019. Being about a week away, I make sure my calendar is cleared. I have 2 young children and both my Wife and I work full time jobs. So our time is somewhat valuable. Fastforward 6 days later, I get a phone call from a guy named "Rich" from Nexgen, this was EXACTLY how the conversation proceeded: Hello, is this Aaron? -Rich. Yes, hello! -Aaron. Aaron, are you in a townhome? -Rich. Yes, kind of. -Aaron. Well, we cannot help you. -Rich. Uh...okay? How come? -Aaron. We have about 25 other jobs currently and we cannot work on townhomes. -Rich. Okay, well I have 4 other bids from other solar companies that have come out and have had no issues wanting the work. -Aaron. Okay, well then you can work with those other companies. -Rich. That is literally verbatim how the conversation went with that jerk! I was so upset because I had scheduled my time to meet and they call me about an hour and a half away from the scheduled appointment time to say they didn't want to work with us. I had to reschedule a doctors appointment for my Mother, I also had to reschedule other things that were important to me so that I could meet and I find out with no reason whatsoever was given that they chose not to work with us. So I felt I at least deserved an explanation. I called back several times and this guy Rich answers the phone again, I ask him why can't they work on my home. He says it's because of too much bureaucratic issues with associations. I then asked him, have you worked in our neighborhood before, he said no, and then he said, but you have 4 other bids right? I said that's besides the point, you call me an hour and half before my appointment time to tell me you won't work with me when you had literally all week to do so, and then you are REALLY rude about not giving me a reason on why you won't work with me. He asked if I wanted to speak to the owner Eric who was currently on the phone about this issue. I said no! If your company works like this in the first place, I can only imagine the way you work with your customers and I wouldn't want to give you my business anyway. I mean I am not an expert, but if your owner is fine with turning down $25,000 worth of business, I guess your good then! I'll go to some other company that DESERVES my business and at least treats me like a human being!!!! I will give them a shred of credit, the owner Eric did call me back but I sent him straight to my voicemail. I had no interest in speaking to him. But after that interaction, you guys deserve to be blasted on Yelp. You guys need to speak to Rich and REALLY need to change the way he approaches people or else you guys are going to continue to lose business. I also did explain to Rich that we are in a P.U.D. which is a planned unit development that only shared one wall. What I never got the chance to explain is that we own the roof and also the roof on the garage and we have plenty of other neighbors who already have solar, so I still do not see why they could/would not at least give us a bid. But in all honesty, they should have at least called me 24 hours ahead of time to let me know this and also give me an explanation on why they did not like working with associations. We are brand new to our neighborhood and I have already met a neighbor who had solar installed almost 4 years ago and he said the process was extremely easy, especially with our association. But whatever. read more

I had my panels installed on 2015. 4 years later, I noticed one of the panel wasn't producing as much as the other panels so I contacted Eric and Rich. They got to work right away, first they tested the inverter and when that wasn't the problem, they installed a replacement panel for me. What a Service!! you just don't get that anymore these days!! Thanks a lot guys!! read more

WOW WOW WOW - I can't express my gratitude to Eric and his Crew from the first call for a very thorough email quote to the last visit walking is through how our solar will work and how we can follow the production of solar!!! We fell like we an extended family!!!! The professionalism and the knowledge that Eric has is impeccable!! My uncle being a senior and has been take advantage of Eric came in and walked him through every step of the process and put it in terms so that he could understand what is going on and the product he will receive!!! MAHALO NUI LOA for an awesome job done and most importantly taking care of my uncle when he at time in his life (senior) where companies take advantage of him!!! read more

NexGen Construction - Day one of our solar adventure - Solar Installation Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

Excellent job NexGen Construction Service Inc!! Eric is really knowledgeable on his field who will design the most efficient solar system to meet your situation. His team performed a unimpeachable installation, they did everything they promised plus went out their way to replace couples of broken roof tiles damaged by previous Direct TV installation. What a outstanding speedy service!! We have solar system producing power in 7 days from signing the contract to city final inspection. At first we are kind of debating should we choose the bigger solar company instead but after research we decided to give them a shot since they are in business longer than most of competitor, also for been small and local they are able to respond any future issues much quicker plus their unbeatable free annual solar panels wash service. Thanks for helping us go GREEN on 2017 Earth Day. read more

NexGen Construction - Go Green 2017 Earth Day - Solar Installation Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

Eric gave us a bid last year, and updated it when we decided to move forward with the solar project in 2019. NexGen worked seamlessly with the roofing contractor and the fumigation company, and we couldn't be more pleased with the process and the result. Highly recommend! read more

I cannot say enough great things about NexGen Construction. From the initial informational get together to the installation and final debriefing, NexGen Construction knocked it out of the park. Eric and his team are genuine, approachable and honest. I work the night shift and they went out of their way to accommodate my sleeping pattern and my crazy dogs antics. Eric was able to personalize the solar system, payment plan and installation to my family and my needs and schedule. If you are looking to install solar panels, look no further, you cannot go wrong with NexGen Construction! read more

(This is going to be a long and detailed review, so buckle up.) We first got a solar photovoltaic quote from one of the larger companies in the industry. The quote was fairly reasonable, but the sales rep took sort of a "cookie-cutter" approach, and the system he proposed was not really tailored to our individual needs and wants. (I think it was largely a software-driven analysis.) Based on a couple of recommendations from neighbors, we then got a bid from NexGen, a very experienced and successful local company right here in Los Alamitos. Eric, the owner of the company, came out and spent a lot of time with us asking about our present electricity consumption patterns and our future needs (since we were installing air-conditioning). He prepared three different proposals: one that would take care of 91% of our anticipated power consumption, one that would cover 100%, and one that would cover 120%. Interestingly, he advocated the smallest of the three proposals, even though that was the lowest-cost alternative (and the least profitable, from his perspective). He explained that the terms of the Southern California Edison solar power buyback program meant that if we were to generate a lot of extra power and sell it back to Edison, it would take us a long time to recover the extra cost of the surplus solar panels. Thus, it is smarter to have a system that covers most (but not all) of the homeowner's annual consumption -- much better "ROI" (return on investment). Frankly, I was very impressed with Eric's candor. It was in his interest to "upsell" us, but he refused to do so, even though I was initially in favor of the "bigger is better" theory. I should also add that we were impressed with his choice of equipment: he uses EnPhase panels, each of which comes with a "micro-inverter." By contrast, the larger company's proposal involved a single "string inverter." The problem with one big inverter is that if there are performance problems with any one of the solar panels, the entire system's productivity is either reduced or eliminated. With "micro-inverters," each panel is essentially independent of the others in the array. (I may have gotten some of this terminology wrong, since I am not an expert, but you get the idea.) After we accepted NexGen's bid, their crew came out promptly and did a great job on the installation. We were getting a new roof at the same time as the solar was installed, and the crew worked well with the roofing contractor to coordinate their projects. Eric and his technicians were very responsive whenever we had questions or comments. His chief installer, Zach, was particularly impressive -- a real expert. Just to show this is not a phony "canned" review, I do have one minor complaint - because our home has no attic and no crawl-space, some of the conduit for the solar array had to be strung under the eaves of our house. There was no way to avoid this, but I wish they had warned us in advance that the cables would be exposed. The same is true of the new solar circuit breaker box mounted on the wall of our house: it is required by the building codes, and it is not small. We will figure out ways to disguise both the conduits and the control panel. But just be aware that depending on how your house is configured, the installation might look sort of industrial. So far (after a month or so of operation), the solar array is performing at least as well as advertised, and probably better. We have not yet gotten an Edison bill that shows our net usage per month, but the data displayed on our new electric meter is very encouraging -- the meter runs backward during the day, even when we are running our air conditioner. In addition to our photovoltaic system, we also had NexGen install a new set of solar thermal panels for our pool. It is also performing well. Bottom line: we are very happy that we went with a local but experienced solar firm. They have a great reputation in our community, and they have a strong incentive to provide good service in order to maintain that reputation. I do not think that a bigger company would have been as responsive or as honest. (Plus, with the big firms, you have to pay for all of their advertising and sales expenses -- all of that overhead is baked into the price.) read more

This company is the real deal. Solar installation five years ago. Have had a couple issues that ended up not related to the solar system and Eric was still there to help figure out the problem. They are the best, from the first meet to years later. Make yourself happy and feel confident in the long run! Choose NexGen Construction!! You won't regret it! read more

We selected NexGen for our residential solar project mainly because we liked the idea of dealing with a smaller local company. That worked out great! Eric, the president, came to the house and did our estimate personally. Despite dealing with a rush of business due to the impending NEM 2.0 deadline, NexGen kept in touch with us throughout the process. They started our job sooner than expected, and sent enough people to get it done quickly. The job passed final inspection on the first try, and there were no hitches with Edison in getting our Permission to Operate (apart from a few weeks' delay on So Cal Edison's part due to their being swamped with applications). There was some minor cosmetic damage to our ceiling during the installation process (probably unavoidable due to our open beam ceilings), but the NexGen folks came back and repaired that the following week. So far the system has performed great for January; can't wait to see what it does in high summer! Overall the process of getting solar went much more smoothly than we expected, and all the NexGen people were highly professional and a pleasure to work with throughout. read more

My quest for Solar began talking with 2 of my friends who recently installed systems on their homes. Both said, "you need to contact Eric at Nexgen Solar". Eric came to the house and we discussed OUR needs and expectations with Solar. He explained 3 different systems they could install with the pros and cons of each. We went with a mid level system based on warranty, functionality and cost. Rich, the office manager contacted me next with required forms for the project and that they would handle all city permits and approval to operate with SC Edison. When day of installation arrived a team of 4 employees quickly got started placing 14 panels on the roof being most carful not to break the integrity of the shingles. The entire install took 3 days and each of the crew were very professional. Once we were up and running Eric came back to explained the monitoring system and how to read my new Edison bill. Overall a great experience and I would recommend use of their company. Just tell Eric, "Nathan told me to contact you". read more