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Burke Electric Reviews

California installer. This profile is built from public installation records and published ratings, not paid placement.

1,423verified installs in California utility records*
5recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2011first year in county records
8.1/10Solar.com Score · 134 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for Burke Electric

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 134 substantive published Burke Electric review texts across every platform and measure what customers actually report. Not a survey. Not a sample. Never for sale.

Solar.com Installer Score

8.1/10

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

Synthesized from 134 substantive customer review texts (140 published reviews collected).

Google 4.9★ · 140 reviews

Updated September 23, 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.10.0

recency-weighted star ratings across platforms

Sales IntegrityHow clearly and honestly the company explains the system, contract, savings, and incentives before you sign.7.1

15 reviews speak to this · 13 praise · 2 complaints

Price TransparencyHow well the final price, financing terms, and incentive guidance match what customers were led to expect.6.9

21 reviews speak to this · 21 praise · 0 complaints

CommunicationHow reliably the company keeps customers informed and answers questions across sales, installation, and service.7.7

64 reviews speak to this · 62 praise · 2 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

17 reviews speak to this · 17 praise · 0 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.7.9

73 reviews speak to this · 73 praise · 0 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.7.0

10 reviews speak to this · 10 praise · 0 complaints

#27 of 1,089 scored in California by Solar.com Installer Score

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Where Burke Electric 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.
Los Angeles County521120115.0 kW60.8%See county ranking →
Riverside County401020126.2 kW40.6%See county ranking →
San Bernardino County274320126.1 kW32.1%See county ranking →
Orange County159120136.5 kW28.3%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
San Diego County20020154.9 kW5.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Fresno County18020198.1 kW83.3%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Ventura County18020135.9 kW44.4%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Kern County12020147.8 kW58.3%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)

% 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.

Burke Electric 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 Integrity7.1/10

Reviewers mostly describe Burke Electric’s sales approach as honest, responsive, and professional, with clear early communication and reasonable pricing called out in multiple reviews. A small number of complaints mention quote-related friction and discomfort with how pricing questions were handled.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Honest, professional sales experience. Several reviewers say the company came across as reliable and straightforward when discussing work, with a professional tone that helped set expectations early. Representative review excerpt: "When it comes to electrical work, you need a true professional and someone who is honest, because this is a major safety item."

Quick assessment and clear follow-through. Reviewers describe prompt callbacks, site visits, and repair planning that made the initial proposal process feel efficient and easy to understand. Representative review excerpt: "Josh and Kerry were great — they responded to my initial phone call quickly, came out to assess my issues, and took care of the repairs at a very reasonable..."

Quote-related frustration. A small number of reviewers report frustration around pricing questions and estimate requests, saying those conversations did not go smoothly. Representative review excerpt: "I asked what services would cost and they told me they "

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency6.9/10

Reviews are largely positive on pricing clarity, with customers describing upfront quotes and straightforward answers about costs. The available evidence does not show a broad complaint pattern, but the score sits just below 7.0, so pricing is best read as generally favorable with some room for more consistency.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Upfront pricing. Reviewers specifically mention receiving a clear, upfront quote and feeling that pricing was handled directly. Representative review excerpt: "Very kind up front quote on price."

Questions answered quickly. Customers also describe quick responses to pricing and service questions, which helped them understand the next steps before work began. Representative review excerpt: "They answered all my questions and responded very quickly to schedule my service."

Communication & coordination

Communication7.7/10

Communication reviews are strongly positive overall, with many customers describing fast replies, good coordination, and reliable scheduling updates. There are a couple of complaints about unanswered calls or pricing questions stopping the conversation, but those are rare relative to the volume of praise.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Fast responses. Reviewers repeatedly say the team replied quickly by phone, email, or text and kept the process moving without unnecessary delay. Representative review excerpt: "Once I emailed and text him,he got right back to me right away."

Good project ownership. Customers describe a team that stayed engaged from the initial request through scheduling and follow-up, which helped reduce confusion during the job. Representative review excerpt: "I won’t hesitate to call them in the future for any other electrical needs and recommend them to my friends and neighbors!"

Occasional callback issues. A small number of reviewers report difficulty getting a return call or continuing the conversation after asking about pricing. Representative review excerpt: "Doesn’t return phone calls"

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability7.0/10

Reviewers generally say Burke Electric met or beat expected timelines, from quick scheduling to fast completion of smaller jobs. The available reviews do not show a major complaint pattern around delays, permits, or activation steps.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Faster-than-expected scheduling. Customers report that promised arrival windows were often met early, with some jobs scheduled the next day after the initial request. Representative review excerpt: "Burke Electric promised to be onsite within 48 hours, but they exceeded expectations and were able to schedule us the very next day."

Quick completion on site. Reviewers describe work being completed efficiently once the crew arrived, including jobs finished in a short visit. Representative review excerpt: "Initial message was on Wednesday and he had someone out Friday and had the doorbell installed within an hour."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship7.9/10

Workmanship is one of the strongest areas in the review set, with customers praising craftsmanship, professionalism, and the ability to identify and fix issues during the job. Reviewers also describe the finished work as clean, functional, and visually appealing, with no material complaint pattern in the evidence provided.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

High-quality craftsmanship. Reviewers describe the work as professional and high quality, saying the crew’s craftsmanship stood out during the project. Representative review excerpt: "They demonstrate professionalism at the utmost highest quality in craftsmanship which is rare today with contractors."

Owns the full install. Customers say the team identified issues, took ownership of the project, and delivered work that was both functional and visually appealing. Representative review excerpt: "They not only exceeded the installation company's requirements but also identified several issues and took ownership of the entire project.Their work was not only functional but also visually appealing."

Helpful on technical details. Some reviewers note the crew helped sort out breaker and panel questions during the installation process, which reduced uncertainty on the job. Representative review excerpt: "Called Josh to land 20 circuits in an upgraded panel for me since I didn’t know the rules for what breakers are required for what spaces."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support7.0/10

Post-install reviews are positive overall, with customers describing successful repairs, follow-up checks, and responsive help after the initial job was done. The evidence here is limited, but it points to decent support once work is complete rather than a broader pattern of complaints.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Repair follow-through. Reviewers say issues were identified and fixed, with service restoring power or resolving the problem after the initial call. Representative review excerpt: "He repaired it and now I have power again."

Post-job check-ins. Customers also mention follow-up after the visit to make sure everything was working as expected. Representative review excerpt: "They even followed up to see if everything was working as expected."

Bottom line: BURKE ELECTRIC’s review profile is broadly positive, especially for workmanship, communication, and pricing clarity. The main watch-outs are occasional complaints tied to quote discussions and callback issues, but they appear limited in the available review set. Overall, the score pattern suggests a generally reliable experience with stronger marks on job execution than on occasional sales-process friction.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (140 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars), the most recent and most relevant review texts, and recurring feedback themes verified acrossGoogle. Ratings and review excerpts from published review sources. Refreshed as new feedback is published. No installer can pay to change it.

About Burke Electric

Company background from published business information and licensing records.

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.
1
2011
9
'12
560
'13
397
'14
8
'15
2
'16
40
'17
3
'18
17
'19
123
'20
112
'21
56
'22
87
'23
12
'24
5
'25

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 Burke Electric

What do customers say in Burke Electric reviews?

We analyzed 134 substantive published customer reviews of Burke Electric in full. The company's Solar.com Installer Score is 8.1/10, 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 Burke Electric installed?

Burke Electric appears as installer of record on 1,423+ 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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