Best solar companies California B S W Roofing and Solar

B S W Roofing and Solar Reviews

Based in Bakersfield, CA. This profile is built from public installation records and published ratings, not paid placement.

396verified installs in California utility records*
12recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2013first year in county records
7.6/10Solar.com Score · 221 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for B S W Roofing and Solar

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 221 substantive published B S W Roofing and Solar review texts across every platform and measure what customers actually report. Not a survey. Not a sample. Never for sale.

Solar.com Installer Score

7.6/10

Blends the six category scores (70%) with the recency-weighted star record (30%).

Synthesized from 221 substantive customer review texts (234 published reviews collected).

Google 4.9★ · 192 reviewsYelp 3.3★ · 42 reviews

Updated September 28, 2026 · No installer can pay to change this score · How scores work →

Read what customers actually say ↓
Review star recordRecency-weighted star ratings across platforms, converted to a 0-10 signal before it is blended into the headline Solar.com Score.9.9

recency-weighted star ratings across platforms

Sales IntegrityHow clearly and honestly the company explains the system, contract, savings, and incentives before you sign.6.0

43 reviews speak to this · 30 praise · 13 complaints

Price TransparencyHow well the final price, financing terms, and incentive guidance match what customers were led to expect.6.4

24 reviews speak to this · 19 praise · 5 complaints

CommunicationHow reliably the company keeps customers informed and answers questions across sales, installation, and service.6.8

91 reviews speak to this · 72 praise · 19 complaints

Timeline ReliabilityHow well the company manages the path from contract through permits, installation, inspection, and turn-on — without the customer having to chase it.7.0

31 reviews speak to this · 26 praise · 5 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.8.6

152 reviews speak to this · 146 praise · 6 complaints

Long-Term SupportHow well the system performs after turn-on, how the company handles monitoring, warranty claims, and service calls — and its staying power to honor them.5.0

14 reviews speak to this · 13 praise · 1 complaints

#487 of 678 scored in California by Solar.com Installer Score

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Where B S W Roofing and Solar builds

County-by-county activity from CPUC records through May 2026.

What this data covers: *Counts on this page, including the totals up top, come from investor-owned-utility interconnection records (SCE, SDG&E, PG&E). Work in municipal-utility territory, such as LADWP or city utilities, and outside California does not appear here, so this company's true totals are higher than shown. Unlike the county rankings, this profile also shows counties below the 250-install ranking floor.

CountyVerified installsRecent 2025-26Active sinceMedian system% leasedCounty rankingLink to the county ranking page. This company's rank on this page is its Solar.com Installer Score rank, shown above.
Kern County3961220139.3 kW0.2%See county ranking →

% leased counts systems recorded as third party owned (lease or power purchase agreement); the remainder are customer owned. Median system size is the middle system this company installed in that county. Star ratings and review counts are from Google.

B S W Roofing and Solar reviews: what customers say

An independent synthesis of published customer feedback, updated September 23, 2026. Green marks praise, amber mixed experiences, red complaints.

Sales & proposal integrity

Sales Integrity6.0/10

Reviewers mostly describe a straightforward sales process, with many saying promises were carried through and project details were explained clearly. A smaller set of reviews reports trouble getting a quote or feeling unsure about the sales reasoning, so this area reads positive overall but not without caveats.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Promises and explanations. Many reviewers say the sales team and installers followed through on what was discussed, and that expectations were explained clearly enough to feel comfortable moving forward. Representative review excerpt: "BSW is the first contractor that I have worked with that everything that was promised they carried through with."

Clear technical guidance. Some reviewers note that staff took time to explain system details and helped them understand how the project would work. Representative review excerpt: "Anthony their electrician explained everything electrical and got me set up with the Enphase App so I could monitor the system's performance."

Quote and follow-up gaps. A small number of reviewers report difficulty getting a quote or said they felt skeptical about the sales reasoning, which suggests some inconsistency in the early proposal stage. Representative review excerpt: "If they can't even get back with me for a quote what else can I expect?"

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency6.4/10

Reviewers often say pricing matched what was discussed, and several describe the work as competitively priced or completed at the quoted amount. Still, there are a few reports of financing or funding logistics being cumbersome, so the category is positive but somewhat mixed.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Quoted price held. Several reviewers say the final price matched the quote and that the job was completed without unexpected cost changes. Representative review excerpt: "The quality of their work is excellent, completed on time, and at the quoted price."

Pricing pricing. Reviewers describe a recurring pattern in this area. Representative review excerpt: "Beautiful roof and competitively priced."

Funding logistics friction. A small number of reviews mention that financing or payment release steps were cumbersome, especially when outside parties had to approve or release funds. Representative review excerpt: "My detached garage job was paid through insurance and it was a huge hassle between my insurance and mortgage company to get the funds released."

Communication & coordination

Communication6.8/10

Communication is one of the stronger themes in the review set, with many reviewers describing responsive staff, quick callbacks, and helpful project managers. A few reviews mention missed timing or the need to follow up repeatedly, but those complaints are less common than the praise.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Responsive project managers. Many reviewers say project managers responded quickly and stayed available for questions during the job. Representative review excerpt: "Luis, the project manager, was always quick to respond to our communications."

Fast callbacks and updates. Some reviewers describe rapid responses at the quoting stage and steady communication once the project was underway. Representative review excerpt: "When I called to get a quote, they came out within three or four hours of my phone call, emailed me a quote within two hours of looking at my..."

Follow-up needed in a few cases. A small number of reviews say they had to call more than once or push for updates before getting a response, which points to occasional coordination gaps. Representative review excerpt: "I called the office 3 times within the last two months for the estimate."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability7.0/10

Most reviewers say the work moved at a reasonable pace and the project reached completion without major delay. However, a few reviews describe missed appointments or long gaps in activity, so timeline reliability is decent but not uniform.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Timely completion. Several reviewers say the job was completed in a timely manner and that the overall process moved along as expected. Representative review excerpt: "Luis Cervantes and his team competed the job in a timely manner and cleaned up well."

Reached final inspection. Some reviewers describe the project as progressing from quote to final inspection without major issues. Representative review excerpt: "From the first quote down to the final inspection, you were an absolute pleasure to deal with!"

Occasional long gaps. A small number of reviews report periods of little or no activity or missed appointments, suggesting that schedule consistency can vary. Representative review excerpt: "VERY Strange one - I have no clue why a highly recommended company who was quick to send someone out would do ABSOLUTELY NOTHING FOR WEEKS????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????"

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship8.6/10

Workmanship and site care are strong themes in the review corpus, with many reviewers praising professional crews, solid repair work, and consistent cleanup. The few complaints center on isolated damage or unsafe behavior observations, but these appear uncommon relative to the overall volume of praise.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Professional crews. Many reviewers describe the crews as professional, easy to work with, and efficient while on site. Representative review excerpt: "Our project manager was Travis Watson, and he's amazing to work with - very professional, easy to talk to, fast and efficient."

Cleanup and care. Reviewers frequently say the team cleaned up daily and left the property tidy after the work was done. Representative review excerpt: "The whole team that replaced our roof were professional and cleaned up every day."

Isolated damage concerns. A small number of reviews mention damage-related concerns during roof prep or installation, indicating occasional site-care issues. Representative review excerpt: "They took top layer off remove 3 plywood panels and covered it, leaving bad plywood that broke and cracked when the solar panels company came to install panels."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support5.0/10

Post-install feedback is generally favorable, with reviewers describing helpful system setup, monitoring support, and satisfactory performance after turn-on. There is also at least one complaint tied to later repair work, so long-term support looks solid overall but not problem-free.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Monitoring setup help. One reviewer says the electrician explained the system and helped set up app-based monitoring, which made the post-install handoff feel complete. Representative review excerpt: "Anthony their electrician explained everything electrical and got me set up with the Enphase App so I could monitor the system's performance."

Performance reported after install. Some reviewers mention continued system performance after installation, including long periods without a utility bill or successful follow-up repairs. Representative review excerpt: "I haven’t seen a PG&E bill an over 12 months."

Later repair concerns. A small number of reviews describe needing follow-up repairs tied to earlier solar or roofing issues, which suggests some post-install service needs can arise later. Representative review excerpt: "2023: We just used BSW Roofing and Solar to repair a solar and roofing issue caused three years ago by our original solar installer."

Bottom line: B S W ROOFING AND SOLAR’s review profile is strongest in workmanship and communication, with most reviewers describing professional crews and responsive staff. Sales, pricing, timeline reliability, and post-install support are generally positive but show occasional complaints about quotes, funding logistics, scheduling gaps, and later follow-up work.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (198 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars), the most recent and most relevant review texts, and recurring feedback themes verified acrossGoogle and Yelp. Ratings and review excerpts from published review sources. Refreshed as new feedback is published. No installer can pay to change it.

About B S W Roofing and Solar

Company background from published business information and licensing records.

Also files CPUC records as: Bsw Roofing & Solar, B S W Roofing Contractors, Bsw Roofing and Solar, Bakersfield Shingles Wholesale.

Products

Solar

Service area

California. Note: the install counts on this page cover California investor-owned-utility records only.

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Recorded installs by year

Residential interconnections statewide in PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E records through May 2026.
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2013
8
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33
'15
65
'16
47
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34
'18
31
'19
31
'20
38
'21
53
'22
48
'23
4
'24
11
'25
1
'26

Important context: this chart shows investor-owned-utility records only. Companies that shift work toward municipal-utility territory (LADWP and city power departments) or other states will show declining bars here even while building steadily elsewhere, and 2025-26 records also lag real installation dates. Treat this as a partial window, not the company's full trajectory.

FAQ about B S W Roofing and Solar

What do customers say in B S W Roofing and Solar reviews?

We analyzed 221 substantive published customer reviews of B S W Roofing and Solar in full. The company's Solar.com Installer Score is 7.6/10, with category-level detail on this page covering sales integrity, price transparency, communication, timeline reliability, workmanship, and long-term support.

How many solar systems has B S W Roofing and Solar installed?

B S W Roofing and Solar appears as installer of record on 396+ residential systems in California investor-owned-utility interconnection records through May 2026. Work in municipal-utility territory or other states does not appear in those public records.

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How we built this data

Methodology: Counts are residential PV interconnections in investor-owned-utility territory (PG&E, SCE, SDG&E) per CPUC Rule 21 public records through May 2026. Postal and name variants are merged. Municipal utility territory such as LADWP, Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, Anaheim, and Riverside Public Utilities is not included in those CPUC counts. Counts show recorded installations, not quality ratings. Reported costs are self-reported on owned-system interconnections. No installer can pay for placement.

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