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California Premier Solar Reviews

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

1,171verified installs in California utility records*
172recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2011first year in county records
7.3/10Solar.com Score · 30 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for California Premier Solar

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 30 substantive published California Premier 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

7.3/10

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

Synthesized from 30 substantive customer review texts (34 published reviews collected).

Google 3.4★ · 18 reviewsYelp 4.2★ · 16 reviews

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

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Review star recordRecency-weighted star ratings across platforms, converted to a 0-10 signal before it is blended into the headline Solar.com Score.8.0

recency-weighted star ratings across platforms

Sales IntegrityHow clearly and honestly the company explains the system, contract, savings, and incentives before you sign.7.2

8 reviews speak to this · 8 praise · 0 complaints

Price TransparencyHow well the final price, financing terms, and incentive guidance match what customers were led to expect.6.8

2 reviews speak to this · 2 praise · 0 complaints

CommunicationHow reliably the company keeps customers informed and answers questions across sales, installation, and service.6.7

16 reviews speak to this · 10 praise · 6 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.7.1

3 reviews speak to this · 3 praise · 0 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.6.7

16 reviews speak to this · 10 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.7.4

10 reviews speak to this · 4 praise · 6 complaints

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

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Where California Premier 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.
San Diego County1,04913720115.5 kW2.4%See county ranking →
Orange County51420125.0 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
San Bernardino County452920162.9 kW2.2%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Riverside County13220216.0 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Los Angeles County13020126.4 kW100.0%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.

California Premier Solar reviews: what customers say

An independent synthesis of published customer feedback across Google and Yelp, updated September 28, 2026. Green marks praise, amber mixed experiences, red complaints.

Sales & proposal integrity

Sales Integrity7.2/10

Reviewers largely describe the sales process as clear, patient, and easy to follow. The main pattern is positive feedback about proposal clarity, answering questions, and setting expectations, with no substantive complaint cluster in this category.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clear, low-pressure sales process. Reviewers say the experience felt straightforward and painless, with a sales approach that did not feel pushy. Representative review excerpt: "We just got solar panels, and the entire experience was straightforward and painless."

Patient answers and guidance. Customers report that questions were handled patiently and that the team helped them choose a system with confidence. Representative review excerpt: "Chad is a decent, honest and knowledgeable guy; he patiently answered dozens and dozens of my questions in helping to determine the best system for us."

HOA and paperwork help. One reviewer describes strong coordination with HOA and scheduling paperwork, which supported a smoother proposal-to-project handoff. Representative review excerpt: "They dealt with our prickly HOA, and Allie was masterful at handling all the scheduling and paperwork."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency6.8/10

The price and financing feedback is limited but positive. Reviewers mention reasonable pricing and describe the bid process as favorable, with no substantive complaint pattern about surprise costs or deposit issues in the evidence set.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Reasonable bid pricing. Reviewers say the company came in at a reasonable price among the bids they received. Representative review excerpt: "We received a few bids and California Premier Solar was the best team at the most reasonable price."

Value paired with roof work. A customer described the project as a strong overall job on both roofing and solar work, reinforcing the perception of fair value. Representative review excerpt: "I had finally given up and then we saw a sign advertising California Premier solar and they did a fantastic job both on a complete new roof and on the..."

Communication & coordination

Communication6.7/10

Feedback on communication and coordination is mixed, with many reviewers praising responsiveness, paperwork help, and efficient coordination. At the same time, a meaningful minority report difficulty reaching the company, delayed callbacks, or unsatisfying handoffs when problems came up.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Efficient and easy to work with. Several reviewers describe the team as easy to work with and efficient during the project. Representative review excerpt: "Outstanding company easy to work with and very efficient."

Strong scheduling and paperwork support. Customers say the company handled scheduling, HOA coordination, and paperwork well, including communication with the utility side of the process. Representative review excerpt: "They dealt with our prickly HOA, and Allie was masterful at handling all the scheduling and paperwork."

Delayed responses and hard-to-reach support. Other reviewers report trouble getting calls answered, delayed callbacks, and difficulty getting concerns addressed once issues arose. Representative review excerpt: "I cannot get anyone to answer the phone, I can't leave a message, nobody will call me back, and when I did talk to someone, she refused to take care..."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability7.1/10

Timeline feedback is generally positive, with reviewers describing efficient scheduling and visits that happened as expected. The evidence points to dependable project coordination rather than repeated delays or missed appointments.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Efficient pace. Reviewers describe the company as efficient, suggesting the work moved along without notable scheduling friction. Representative review excerpt: "Outstanding company easy to work with and very efficient."

Visits arranged on the customer’s schedule. One reviewer says the team came by when scheduled and took time to answer questions during the visit. Representative review excerpt: "They scheduled a visit to my house, came by on my schedule, asked me some questions, gave me information, and asked if I had any other questions."

Comfort with the process after comparing bids. Reviewers describe a recurring pattern in this area. Representative review excerpt: "After 4 bids, and some conflicting information, we felt most comfortable with the team at Cal Premier Solar."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship6.7/10

Installation and site-care feedback is split between praise for clean, careful work and complaints about damage or poor execution. Positive comments focus on doing the job right the first time, while negative reviews describe roof and attic damage, leaks, or other installation-related problems.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clean, careful execution. Several reviewers describe the work as clean and done right the first time, reflecting strong site care in those projects. Representative review excerpt: "It was a clean, done right the first time kind of attitude throughout."

Good roof installation. One customer says the crew did a great job on the roof, which supports the positive side of the workmanship feedback. Representative review excerpt: "Came and did a great job on my roof."

Damage and repair concerns. Other reviewers report roof leaks, roof-tile issues, or attic damage tied to installation work, which is the main complaint pattern in this category. Representative review excerpt: "Their installer stepped on the wrong pipes in our attic, which flooded & created intense damage throughout the majority of our house."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support7.4/10

Post-install feedback is positive overall, with some reviewers describing strong production and service follow-through after the system went live. However, a noticeable share of the evidence raises concerns about harder-to-reach support, repair follow-up, or system issues that emerged later.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Later-service and repair frustration. Other reviewers report trouble getting service help after turn-on, including unanswered calls, repair delays, and performance concerns over time. Representative review excerpt: "I cannot get anyone to answer the phone, I can't leave a message, nobody will call me back, and when I did talk to someone, she refused to take care..."

Strong production and appearance. Reviewers say the system has been running well for months and that they were happy with the power production and look. Representative review excerpt: "The system has been up and running for several months and we've very happy with the power production, and the look."

Helpful issue resolution. One reviewer credits a representative with quickly resolving issues, indicating that some post-install support interactions were effective. Representative review excerpt: "On the other hand, this could well be a three star review but for the fantastic customer service of their representative, Adam, who quickly resolved all issues expeditiously."

Bottom line: California Premier Solar’s review profile is generally positive, with a 7.3/10 overall score and especially strong marks for sales clarity, pricing, and timeline reliability. The main watch-outs are communication, workmanship, and post-install support, where reviewers describe both smooth experiences and meaningful service or installation problems.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (18 Google reviews averaging 3.4 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 California Premier Solar

Company background from published business information and licensing records.

Also files CPUC records as: California Premier Solar Construction, C W D Loma.

Products

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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
26
'12
68
'13
71
'14
95
'15
82
'16
59
'17
69
'18
95
'19
98
'20
112
'21
96
'22
102
'23
52
'24
166
'25
6
'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 California Premier Solar

What do customers say in California Premier Solar reviews?

We analyzed 30 substantive published customer reviews of California Premier Solar in full. The company's Solar.com Installer Score is 7.3/10, 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 California Premier Solar installed?

California Premier Solar appears as installer of record on 1,171+ 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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