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Cervus Construction Reviews

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

43verified installs in California utility records*
16recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2021first year in county records
8.1/10Solar.com Score · 60 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for Cervus Construction

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 60 substantive published Cervus Construction 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 60 substantive customer review texts (63 published reviews collected).

Google 5.0★ · 58 reviewsYelp 5.0★ · 5 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.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.7.5

18 reviews speak to this · 18 praise · 0 complaints

Price TransparencyHow well the final price, financing terms, and incentive guidance match what customers were led to expect.6.7

10 reviews speak to this · 8 praise · 2 complaints

CommunicationHow reliably the company keeps customers informed and answers questions across sales, installation, and service.7.4

35 reviews speak to this · 33 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

20 reviews speak to this · 18 praise · 2 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.7.8

26 reviews speak to this · 25 praise · 1 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.7.6

16 reviews speak to this · 16 praise · 0 complaints

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

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Where Cervus Construction 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 County431620217.6 kW0.0%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.

Cervus Construction reviews: what customers say

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

Sales & proposal integrity

Sales Integrity7.5/10

Reviewers generally describe the sales process as clear, patient, and low-pressure. They say proposals were explained carefully, expectations were set directly, and follow-up questions were answered after the sale.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clear explanations. Reviewers say the team took time to walk through the process and answer questions carefully, which helped them understand the proposal and next steps. Representative review excerpt: "He took the time to explain every step of the process clearly, answered all my questions with patience, and delivered exactly what he promised."

Straightforward guidance. Some reviewers report that the representative reviewed their utility bill, discussed options plainly, and helped them make a decision with minimal pressure. Representative review excerpt: "But Peter came in… sat down with us, looked at Edison bill and shot very clearly and straight with us on our choices as well as… worked with us on..."

Post-sale availability. Reviewers also note that questions were still being answered after installation, suggesting the team stayed engaged beyond the initial contract stage. Representative review excerpt: "Even after the install as we wait for DWP to come and install our meter for our ADU Peter always has answers for me and is always available when I..."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency6.7/10

Feedback on pricing and financing is mostly positive, with several reviewers saying the pricing felt fair and savings were meaningful. Still, there are a small number of complaints about deposit handling and long delays after signing, so this area reads as mixed rather than cleanly positive.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Perceived savings. Reviewers describe a recurring pattern in this area.

Helpful rebate/incentive guidance. Some reviewers mention support with incentive-related steps and say the team helped them navigate the process tied to program timing and code requirements. Representative review excerpt: "The Cervus team did a wonderful job of walking me through the necessary steps to secure Solar for my home per code!"

Deposit and timing concern. A complaint pattern appears in which one reviewer says there was a long wait after signing and providing a deposit, with limited progress during that period. Representative review excerpt: "I waited over six months from the time I signed the contract and provided a deposit and all they had to show was a guy coming out to work on..."

Communication & coordination

Communication7.4/10

Most reviewers describe strong responsiveness and helpful coordination throughout the project. A smaller number report difficulty getting a response when they needed resolution on a deposit issue, so the overall picture is positive with some inconsistency.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Responsive updates. Reviewers frequently say communication was excellent and that the team stayed responsive during the project. Representative review excerpt: "Communication was excellent, they were very responsive throughout the process, and the installation was done professionally and efficiently."

Helpful project support. Some reviewers report that the company was supportive, answered questions, and helped them work through administrative steps tied to the project. Representative review excerpt: "If you are looking for a company that treats you well, answers your questions and goes out of their way to be helpful CERVUS SOLAR AND CONSTRUCTION is the company..."

Response issue. One reviewer says they had to escalate through the bond company to get a response and resolve a deposit matter. Representative review excerpt: "Long story short I had to contact their bond company to get them to respond and give me my deposit back."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability7.0/10

Reviewers mostly say installations moved forward on schedule and that the crew handled permits or project steps efficiently. The main caution is that some activation-related delays appear to come from utility or permit timing rather than the install itself.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

On-time installation. Several reviewers report that the installation was completed on time and that the team kept the project moving. Representative review excerpt: "The installation was done on time, with top-quality workmanship and attention to detail."

Permitting and follow-through. Reviewers say the team was ahead on permits and remained available while the project moved through remaining steps. Representative review excerpt: "Peter was ahead of the game with permits and a pleasure to work with, as were all the installation staff."

Utility-side delay. One reviewer notes that getting the utility to complete its part took longer than the installation itself, pointing to a post-install activation delay. Representative review excerpt: "It took longer to get SCE to do their thing and get me up and running than the whole installation took."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship7.8/10

Reviewers overwhelmingly describe solid workmanship, professional crews, and careful installation. Praise centers on attention to detail, efficiency, and doing what was promised, with only a rare complaint in the evidence set.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Attention to detail. Reviewers say the installation was completed with strong workmanship and careful attention to detail. Representative review excerpt: "The installation was done on time, with top-quality workmanship and attention to detail."

Professional crews. Some reviewers describe the crew as professional, efficient, and courteous throughout the job. Representative review excerpt: "Communication was excellent, they were very responsive throughout the process, and the installation was done professionally and efficiently."

Rare workmanship complaint. One reviewer mentions a prior solar setup that was not producing energy, which appears as a workmanship-related complaint in the review set. Representative review excerpt: "I had solar installed on my house by a previous contractor 3 years ago, but it wasn't producing energy."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support7.6/10

Post-install feedback is positive overall, with reviewers saying the team helped troubleshoot issues and remained useful after the initial job was done. The review evidence emphasizes support with system issues, monitoring-related problems, and follow-up help.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Troubleshooting help. Reviewers say the team helped diagnose and fix battery or gateway-related problems after installation. Representative review excerpt: "Peter and his crew did an excellent job of troubleshooting and fixing my battery problem."

Post-install assistance. Some reviewers report that the company stayed involved when follow-up support was needed, including navigating post-install steps. Representative review excerpt: "Long story short, I needed a new Gateway and I didn't know how to navigate the process as the company that installed the system went out of business."

Support with system issues. Reviewers also note that the company helped with issues involving solar systems after the initial install, which suggests ongoing support was available. Representative review excerpt: "I have friends and work acquaintances that have had multiple issues with their solar system and companies that installed it."

Bottom line: Cervus Inc dba Cervus Construction earns a mostly positive review profile, with especially strong feedback on workmanship and consistently favorable comments about sales clarity and post-install support. The main soft spots are pricing/financing transparency, communication follow-through in a small number of cases, and timeline delays tied to deposits or utility-side activation steps.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (59 Google reviews averaging 5.0 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 Cervus Construction

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.
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2021
8
'22
17
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12
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8
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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 Cervus Construction

What do customers say in Cervus Construction reviews?

We analyzed 60 substantive published customer reviews of Cervus Construction 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 Cervus Construction installed?

Cervus Construction appears as installer of record on 43+ 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.

Who we are: Solar.com is a solar marketplace — we connect homeowners with installers and earn a fee when projects move forward. These rankings and scores are computed from public installation records and published customer reviews. No installer can pay for placement, and no installer — including those we work with — can pay to change a score.