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Chico Solar Works Reviews

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

444verified installs in California utility records*
26recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2014first year in county records
7.8/10Solar.com Score · 39 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for Chico Solar Works

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 39 substantive published Chico Solar Works review texts across every platform and measure what customers actually report. Not a survey. Not a sample. Never for sale.

Solar.com Installer Score

7.8/10

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

Synthesized from 39 substantive customer review texts (42 published reviews collected).

Google 4.4★ · 29 reviewsYelp 3.9★ · 13 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.9.6

recency-weighted star ratings across platforms

Sales IntegrityHow clearly and honestly the company explains the system, contract, savings, and incentives before you sign.7.0

4 reviews speak to this · 3 praise · 1 complaints

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

7 reviews speak to this · 6 praise · 1 complaints

CommunicationHow reliably the company keeps customers informed and answers questions across sales, installation, and service.6.4

13 reviews speak to this · 8 praise · 4 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.6.4

4 reviews speak to this · 2 praise · 2 complaints

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

26 reviews speak to this · 24 praise · 2 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.7.5

2 reviews speak to this · 2 praise · 0 complaints

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

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Where Chico Solar Works 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.
Butte County4002220148.0 kW0.3%See county ranking →
Tehama County303201810.1 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Glenn County141201810.1 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.

Chico Solar Works 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 Integrity7.0/10

Reviewers mostly describe the sales process as straightforward and accommodating, with several saying the team was flexible on pricing or helpful in shaping the proposal. There is also a smaller complaint pattern about being turned away or feeling dismissed when asking about certain work, so the category is positive overall but not without friction.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Helpful and flexible sales approach. Reviewers say the sales team was knowledgeable, willing to negotiate, and generally clear about the proposal and expectations. Representative review excerpt: "Their sales team is amazing and willing to negotiate with you, unlike most big roofing companies out of this area."

Good value in the estimate. Some reviewers describe the quoted price as strong relative to the warranty and overall package value. Representative review excerpt: "Their quote was less than $25,000 and when you take in the warranty factor it was by far the best deal."

Occasional refusal or poor fit for the requested work. A small number of reviewers report being brushed off or told the company would not take on the job they asked about.

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency6.9/10

Most reviewers describe pricing as fair and the company as willing to explain questions about the bid or project costs. One review reports a large overage and the estimate and says the invoice did not clearly explain it, so the transparency picture is mostly positive with one notable complaint.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Generally fair pricing. Reviewers frequently describe the price as good or fair for the service delivered. Representative review excerpt: "Very helpful and great price for the amazing service's!"

Calm answers to bid questions. When customers questioned line items or cost details, reviewers say the responses were calm and polite. Representative review excerpt: "I got confused about the cost of one item on the bid and questioned it, and the reply was calm and polite even though I was in the wrong."

One report of a large overage. One reviewer says the final charge was far above the estimate and that the invoice did not clearly explain the difference. Representative review excerpt: "The only issue is that I was charged 60% over the estimated price and I did not receive a detailed invoice showing the overcharge."

Communication & coordination

Communication6.4/10

Feedback on communication is mixed. Many reviewers describe the team as responsive, professional, and helpful, but others report rude phone interactions, weak follow-through, or trouble getting clear updates after scheduling.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Responsive and helpful for many customers. Several reviewers say the team was professional, knowledgeable, and quick to respond when contacted. Representative review excerpt: "Everyone we talked to was professional, knowledgeable, and helpful; Cal and Sevannah especially."

Project coordination across trades. Some reviewers note that the company coordinated multiple parts of the job, including solar-related work and reinstall details, without problems. Representative review excerpt: "They also removed our Solar panels, and installed new hardware and checked the wiring when they reinstalled the solar."

Rude or unhelpful contact experiences. A few reviewers report dismissive phone interactions, poor intake of the issue, or difficulty getting useful follow-up after reaching out. Representative review excerpt: "I called to get an estimate for repairs on my roof that was installed just one year ago, the guy that answered the phone was incredibly rude and dismissive, as..."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability6.4/10

Reviews suggest the company can complete work on schedule in some cases, including projects with tight deadlines. At the same time, a couple of customers describe scheduling problems or appointments that did not go smoothly, so timing reliability looks uneven.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Completed under a tight deadline. One reviewer says the project finished with time to spare even with a short timeline. Representative review excerpt: "Our insurance company gave us very little time to get our roof replaced, and they finished the project with time to spare."

Successful roof-and-solar completion. Another reviewer describes the installation as completed and the finished result as working well. Representative review excerpt: "Just had a new roof and solar system installed on my home and it is fantastic."

Scheduling and follow-up complaints. Other reviewers report appointment issues, delayed visits, or frustration when trying to get status information after the appointment was set. Representative review excerpt: "Took a day off of work to be home for a scheduled appointment."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship7.9/10

Workmanship is one of the stronger parts of the review set. Reviewers often praise the crews for being polite, respectful, and clean, and several mention careful handling of the property and solid on-site professionalism. Complaints are rare in this category, but a small number of reviewers do mention negative service interactions around post-install issues.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Respectful crews and clean job sites. Reviewers frequently describe the crews as polite, considerate, on time, and neat while working on the property. Representative review excerpt: "All the crews; estimator, solar panel crew, old roofing removers, new roofing installers, material delivery drivers, were polite, respectful of my property, on time, and hard-working."

Strong crew professionalism. Several customers specifically praise the installation crew and the foreman for doing the work well. Representative review excerpt: "Jessie and the installation crew were terrific!"

One negative post-install service interaction. A reviewer describes a bad experience when calling about repairs after the roof had been installed. Representative review excerpt: "I called to get an estimate for repairs on my roof that was installed just one year ago, the guy that answered the phone was incredibly rude and dismissive, as..."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support7.5/10

There are only a couple of substantive reviews here, and both are positive. Reviewers say they feel confident in the work after installation and point to the warranty as part of that confidence, but the sample is too small to suggest a broader pattern beyond those reports.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Confidence after installation. One reviewer says the work was done expertly and that the warranty added confidence in the result. Representative review excerpt: "The work was done expertly and I have a lot of confidence in the quality, underscored by an excellent warranty."

Positive post-install impression. The available feedback describes a favorable view of the system after the job was completed. Representative review excerpt: "The work was done expertly and I have a lot of confidence in the quality, underscored by an excellent warranty."

Bottom line: CHICO SOLAR WORKS earns a 7.8/10 overall based on mostly positive review feedback, with especially strong marks for workmanship and generally fair pricing. The main softness is communication and scheduling, where reviewers describe some responsiveness issues and a few disappointing interactions.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (30 Google reviews averaging 4.4 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 Chico Solar Works

Company background from published business information and licensing records.

Also files CPUC records as: Crane Exteriors, Chico Roofing, Solar Works.

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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2014
28
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20
'16
29
'17
51
'18
65
'19
79
'20
41
'21
66
'22
83
'23
14
'24
20
'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 Chico Solar Works

What do customers say in Chico Solar Works reviews?

We analyzed 39 substantive published customer reviews of Chico Solar Works in full. The company's Solar.com Installer Score is 7.8/10, 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 Chico Solar Works installed?

Chico Solar Works appears as installer of record on 444+ 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.