I hired AWS Solar to install solar panels on my home In May 2026. They completed the job a few…read moreweeks later. They did a very good jod. I am pleased. However, upon completeing the job, the project manager Tim Broughton called me, helped me log on to the Enphase app so that I could monitor the panels. After I confirmed that I was logged in, I was told that I was up and running And they were done. I was happy thinking I was now running on the sun. Wrong. So very wrong. I received my electric bill and astonished to see the electric portion was over $800.00. I called the power company and was told that the $130.00 application fee had not been paid. I notified Mr. Broughton and he immediatley saw that the bill for the application fee was paid and apologized for the error. Now the fun begins. I called the power company and asked when they would be out to install the proper meter for solar panels. I was informed that no application for a meter to be installed was on file and that I had to submit an application for interconnection. Hmm? No one mentioned anything to me about completing and application or that I had to contact the power company. I completed the PTO (Permission to Operate) form and based on the questions being asked and the information I needed to provide leads me to believe the Solar company was responsible for completing this form and sending the required fee. Ok. Lets not look to for someone to blame, lets just get the proper meter installed. I completed the PTO and submitted it. The power company came out a couple of weeks later and installed the a new meter. Onlyit was not a meter for solar panels. They installed the same new meter but it was the same meter as the meter I already had. I asked them why they didn't put on a solar meter and I was told that I needed to submit a PTO for a SOLAR METER, which is different. And by the way, they have a special person that installs solar meters and a special person to install regular meters. This seemed rather stupid to me. I ask the power comapany rep for the contact info for the solar department and he told he didn't know. I won't name the power company. LADwp. The one good thing the DWP rep did upon arriving to his office was to send an email to contact the proper department at the power company. I assumed he would have just gone about his business and let me flounder. I started on the second application which asked for job site photos. This was to me another indication that the solar installer was suppose to complete this form because Joe Citizen would not know what photos they were required. I did observe that periodically, the workers would take photos, but none were ever sent to me. Now I'm in the middle of August 2026 with fingers, legs, arms, eyes and anything else, maybe the dogs and cats, crossed hoping that this time I will get a meter. The bottom line is I would still recommend AWS SOLAR to anyone, but I'd have to caution them to make sure they get you connected and ALL fees are paid. Because I was dealing with the City of LA and being constantly sent to voice mail and waiting for call backs, this experience was horrendous.

The 4th year production shows improvement over the 3rd year as I kept the panels clean. However,…read moreit's still about 4.8% below the minimum guaranteed production (accounting 0.25% maximum annual panel degradation). It's 4 year in a row now the system failed to produce the minimum guaranteed production. AWS Solar chose to compensate for the shortfall again; we'll see what the 5th year production looks like. I suggested replacing some of the panels with the higher power ones to solve the issue, but I guess they want to see more data.

Within an hour of posting my initial review regarding a delayed referral bonus, the owner…read morepersonally reached out, apologized for the administrative oversight, and sent the $500 immediately. I really appreciate the direct accountability and quick resolution. I'm leaving my original review below for transparency, but their prompt response today restored my confidence in their management. I originally had a positive experience with California Solar Electric during my 10.12 kW solar and Powerwall 3 installation last year. Unfortunately, their post-install customer support and business ethics are nonexistent. I referred a friend who completed their installation months ago. I was explicitly promised a $500 referral bonus for this. After months of waiting, I tried following up multiple times privately to give them a chance to make it right, but I am now being completely ignored. It's a shame because I have several neighbors here in Fountain Valley who are currently shopping around for solar and battery storage. I was planning to refer them here, but I cannot recommend a company that fails to honor its own written agreements and ducks communication. Buyer beware: the installation team does good work, but do not trust a word management says about referral incentives or post-sale promises. Still waiting for my $500.

California Solar and Electric. CS&E is simply the best. Call Mark Howe. Honest, reliable,…read moreprofessional, skilled and highly competitive. Best warranty and quality materials and labor. 949 637-9108. They are out of Santa Clarita. We are so happy and satisfied with our system and our bills have gone from $300 plus a month to less than $40 a month. Also when the power has gone out in our neighborhood the battery backup has saved the day. Stellar value, workmanship, professionalism and service plus a 25 year warranty. Highly recommended

Next Door team was amazing from start to finish. They truly went above and beyond throughout the…read moreentire solar project. I was extremely happy with the installation, especially how cleanly the roof tiles and solar panels were placed and how well the batteries were installed. The battery system is def worth it, especially during this extreme heat wave. What really impressed me was the extra effort from the crew. They even built a platform in my backyard to neatly store the extra roof tiles that weren't used during the projec I've already recommended Next Door Home Upgrades to several friends, and some of them are now having systems installed as well. Highly recommended.

"Their attention to detail, communication, and quality of work really stood out."…read more "Huge thank you for your help - super quick response, great professional service." "The price is very reasonable compared to other quotes I received." Joshua Mayor, in particular was very very helpful. He found ways to make this work for us. Other vendors, although polite, ALWAYS said we had to accept all their conditions with no modification. An unreasonable and foolish business decision by the other vendors. Go straight to Next Door and Joshua...stop wasting your time with the others.

I cannot say enough good things about Marco. I truly procrastinated on installing solar for a long…read moretime because I had heard so many horror stories about roof damage, leaks, and systems failing. I was extremely hesitant to move forward. From the very first conversation, Marco completely changed that. He has excellent communication skills and stayed in constant touch with me throughout the entire process. Every question I had was answered clearly and honestly, and he walked me through each step so I always knew what to expect. What is usually a stressful and painful process ended up being smooth and surprisingly easy. We started by doing our roof first, and shortly after, Los Angeles was hit with a major storm. Everything held up perfectly, which already gave me peace of mind. After that, we moved forward with the solar installation, and once again another storm came through. The system performed exactly as it should, with no issues at all and no damage to the roof. Marco made the entire experience feel organized, transparent, and stress free. I am so glad I waited until I found the right person to work with. If you are on the fence about solar or nervous like I was, Marco is someone you can truly trust. I would highly recommend him.

I can't recommend Marco and his team highly enough. I first contacted Marco in early November…read more2025--right in the middle of the year-end rush when everyone (myself included) was trying to get their tax credit in before the deadline. Despite how hectic that time was, he had my system fully installed and running just over a month later, in early December. Beyond the end result, the overall experience was outstanding. If I texted Marco, his average response time was probably around 15 minutes. He answered all of my questions and genuinely made me feel like I was working with a real person, not a faceless big solar company or door-to-door charlatan. His pricing was about average for the market, but the service was easily 10/10. A couple of days after turning the system on, Marco proactively reached out to let me know my battery was showing an error code. He sent someone out and had it resolved within a few hours. That level of attentiveness and follow-through really sets him apart.

Choosing a solar installer is a massive financial decision, and after reading horror stories about…read morefly-by-night outfits, I was very cautious. Out of the several bids I received, NeoSun was by far the most responsive and transparent. Naré was amazing, answering my endless questions promptly and completely. She clearly knows a lot about solar panel systems. Daniel, who manages the installation planning and execution, is another brilliant, experienced superstar. He's got a great eye for detail while keeping track of the bigger picture and his crew. When city inspectors threw conflicting requirements at us, he immediately tracked down the right info to ensure we passed. At every step, NeoSun went above and beyond to handle the details and ease my concerns. Even after the installation was complete, inspections passed, and invoices paid, NeoSun followed up to make sure my system was operating properly. True pros. They were an absolute pleasure to work with!

Can't go wrong with Neosun. Nare and Daniel great to work with. Fair pricing, Professional…read moreinstallation and most of all honest. Highly recommend!

The smartest thing I ever did was getting solar and power walls from LA Solar group…read moreThe put all my rebates in place and so I only paid the difference and did a complete house backup - so I was running my kiln (electric) and had the air conditioning on and the power went out First I did not know the power was out until my next door neighbor called me and asked how come I have lights on the power is out so I went to see if my kiln was affected and if processed without a hitch!! They are starting rolling blackouts and I just don't even worry about it!!! Meet and clean work and finished when they said!!!

LA Solar Group took over our system service from Barnes Solar (but not their liability), but their…read moreslow response times and administrative failures are costing us hundreds of dollars in lost solar production. They opened a warranty replacement under their installer account for our home for the previous owner, but never completed the physical installation on-site. Leaving an open, unfinished RMA due to their inaction resulted in a lost inverter unit on our property's record causing SolarEdge to lock our account, leaving us completely unable to claim warranty support for our failing inverter. Due to their failure to complete this installation and their complete unwillingness to help resolve the administrative mess created under their account, we are preparing a formal complaint with the CSLB. Prospective clients should beware of sluggish customer service and unfulfilled records locking you out of factory warranty coverage.

I couldn't be happier with OC Solar! From start to finish, their team was professional,…read moreknowledgeable, and truly committed to finding the best solution for my home. They installed a complete solar system that's already making a noticeable difference in my energy bills. Even better, they set me up with backup batteries so I have peace of mind knowing I'll have power when I need it most. And the locked-in rate they secured for me? That's going to save me money for years to come. The installation crew was efficient and respectful of my property, and the whole process was much smoother than I expected. OC Solar made going solar easy and stress-free. If you're considering solar, I highly recommend OC Solar. They deliver quality work, excellent customer service, and real value. Five stars all the way!

This has been an unnecessarily difficult process. Communication has been non-existent. I have…read morebeen handed off to various people every time I called trying to get information. They do a lot via text, which I liked, but it turned out not at all useful. I would text for updates, and hear nothing back. I would call to find out my contact was out of the office, on vacation, or any number of excuses. This went on for many weeks. I did not know the date for installation until a delivery of equipment showed up at my house unannounced. It was a good thing I happened to be home that day! I thought the installation itself had gone well. They installed the system in two days and everything looked great. Then, I had to wait for the meter collar to be installed. I was told it was going to be performed by their technician. Turns out it has to be done by SCE and that had not been scheduled. After I called again, SCE was finally notified. SCE arrived several days later to discover the cables were too short to install the meter. Now I have wait again for OC solar to come out again and fix this issue and wait again for SCE to finally install the meter so that I can use my new system. I hope the system works.

If you do, study the contract! They sold my system based on the price of $218.88 per month on the…read more25 year plan. I learn that the fine print says it goes up to the real price after 12 months. So it is really $311.12 per month for the rest of 24 years. I had no other other problem. And I love it.

Fast and reliable. Shant was easy to work with. Price was also very reasonable compared to othersread more

Based on consistent good reviews, I contacted Shelter in August of 2025…read more We had experienced numerous electrical power outages for several years, so I began to investigate possible solutions. What I wanted ideally was a system that would automatically power our home in the event of a power failure. I initially looked at generator systems, but discovered several downsides to that technology. Generators need fuel, which could be be gasoline, diesel, or natural gas. Of these, natural gas was the most attractive, but that would require significant trenching for a new line around the house. In addition, placement of a generator was a problem, due to zoning requirements. Also, gasoline/diesel/natural gas generators have an internal combustion engine, which needs maintenance, like oil changes. The best solution for me was to have a battery backup system installed. This type of system is also known as a "power wall." Shelter recommended a 2-battery system made by FranklinWH (WH stands for Whole House). The batteries are 15 KWH each, for a total of 30 KWH. In our case, this is sufficient to power our home for 24 hours, even during the summer when we are using the central A/C. Other times of the year, 30 KWH would power everything for 48 hours or more. Since installation we have had several power failures, ranging from a few minutes to several hours. In all cases, the backup system kicked in so quickly that didn't even notice. We didn't even have to reset any clocks. When then grid power comes back online, the batteries recharge automatically. Shelter did a great job of understanding what we wanted, and provided an excellent solution. We had a very minor issue that we noticed several months later, and Shelter responded immediately to remedy the issue. I recommend Shelter Roofing and Solar without hesitation.

We were very pleased with this company. We hired them to replace the underlayment on our 50-year…read moreold roof. The sales process was low key- no hard upselling. The project manager was personable. The work crew was very focused and diligent. The work was done in a very timely and conscientious manner. And the price was substantially better than what was quoted by other firms. We're already recommending them to other neighbors and friends.

Outstanding work done by an exceptional crew of professionals. Alan and Eduardo came every day on…read moretime, and worked diligently to complete the job on our 40+ year-old roofing in 6 days. They carefully removed old roof tiles, rotted underlayment and boards, and installed new everything, including attic installation. Each day, they cleaned up all the debris and left our yard and driveway in perfect order. Emmanuel, the site supervisor was always available, made frequent visits to inspect the work, and make sure everything ran smoothly. Everything they promised to do, they did--and more! Our neighbors have commented on what an exemplary job August Roofing has done, and we highly recommend them.

We just had a complete roof replacement. The job was well planned, permits were handled well, rhe…read morecrew was careful, polite, knew their trade, and left the jobsite clean every day. The foreman and supervisors paid close attention to the job, and we always felt informed about progress. All work was completed on time. Most of the employees have been with the company for years, so they were familiar with the work required. The estimate was not the lowest of the quotes we received, but the final cost actually came in lower than expected. Sometimes cheaper isn't better. We have referred them to multiple friends and family.