Sales & proposal integrity
Sales Integrity7.3/10
Reviews in this area are consistently positive. Reviewers describe clear sales conversations, low-pressure interactions, and expectations that largely matched the finished project and ongoing service.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote
Low-pressure sales. Reviewers say the sales experience felt informative rather than pushy, with no sense of pressure during the decision process. Representative review excerpt: "Not Solmar, he is just there to help and you don't feel any pressure at all."
Clear expectations. Reviewers describe the proposal and follow-through as aligning with what was promised, including a smooth path from initial discussion to installation and later service. Representative review excerpt: "Communication was excellent at every stage, and they handled all of the logistics efficiently, including obtaining the necessary city and HOA permits and approval."
Perceived value. Some reviewers connect the purchase to strong bill savings after install, which they present as confirming the value of the proposal they accepted. Representative review excerpt: "Solmar installed our panels exactly a year ago and we've been reaping the rewards of solar ownership ever since!"
Price & financing transparency
Price Transparency6.9/10
Feedback on pricing and financing is also favorable overall.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote
Pricing pricing. Reviewers describe a recurring pattern in this area. Representative review excerpt: "The best decision of my life was to install solar panels and Curtiss Energy Group did an effective job with the installation and their price was extremely competitive."
No surprise-cost pattern. In the reviews analyzed, there is no recurring complaint pattern about unexpected final costs, deposit problems, or financing confusion. Representative review excerpt: "Reliable, reasonable, and just a wonderful experience and the cherry on the top is they continue to provide service years after installation unlike other installers that just ignore you after..."
Savings and bill reduction. Several reviewers connect the installed system with lower electricity costs over time, which they treat as part of the financial value of the project. Representative review excerpt: "Every month we have a surplus and haven't paid an electric bill since."
Communication & coordination
Communication7.4/10
Communication is a strength in most reviews, especially around responsiveness, clear explanations, and project ownership. There is one report of difficulty reaching the company for a post-install issue, so the category is positive overall but not flawless.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote
Clear updates. Reviewers say the team communicated clearly at each stage and explained the process in a way that made the project easy to follow. Representative review excerpt: "The team was professional, communicated clearly at every step, and took the time to walk us through the details."
Strong project management. Reviewers report that the company handled logistics and coordination well, including permits and approvals, and kept the work moving. Representative review excerpt: "Communication was excellent at every stage, and they handled all of the logistics efficiently, including obtaining the necessary city and HOA permits and approval."
Post-install contact issue. One reviewer says they attempted multiple times to reach the company after a system part failed and did not get the help they were looking for. Representative review excerpt: "Solar panels installed by Solmar two years ago, system part went out recently, attempted to contact Solmar multiple times to come and fix the issue."
Timeline reliability
Timeline Reliability7.1/10
Timeline feedback is positive overall. Reviewers describe projects finishing on time or even under a tight schedule, and they also note efficient handling of permit-related logistics.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote
On-time completion. Reviewers say installations were completed on schedule and that the process stayed organized from start to finish. Representative review excerpt: "They explained everything clearly, completed the installation on time, and left everything clean and organized."
Fast turnaround. Some reviewers describe the work as moving quickly, including projects completed in a short amount of time or under a time crunch. Representative review excerpt: "I took them a very short amount of time to install the solar panels."
Permit coordination. Reviewers also point to efficient handling of city and HOA approvals as part of the company's timeline reliability. Representative review excerpt: "Communication was excellent at every stage, and they handled all of the logistics efficiently, including obtaining the necessary city and HOA permits and approval."
Workmanship & site care
Workmanship7.5/10
Workmanship reviews are strongly positive. Reviewers consistently describe neat installation, careful attention to detail, and clean job sites, with no material complaint pattern in the available reviews.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote
Careful installation. Reviewers describe the installation as neat and efficient, with attention to wiring, roof penetrations, and cleanup. Representative review excerpt: "Installation was neat and efficient, with great attention to detail on wiring, roof penetrations, and cleanup each day."
Clean job site. Reviewers say the crew left the site clean and organized, which suggests solid day-to-day site care. Representative review excerpt: "They explained everything clearly, completed the installation on time, and left everything clean and organized."
Visually tidy finish. Some reviewers also mention that the panels were installed with appearance in mind, not just function. Representative review excerpt: "They take pride in having the panels look as attractive as possible on your roof."
Long-term support & performance
Long-Term Support7.6/10
Long-term support and system performance are reviewed positively overall. Most reviewers report continued service after installation, strong system performance, and good monitoring support, while one review describes difficulty getting help when a part failed.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote
Ongoing post-install support. Reviewers say the company continued to provide service years after installation, which they viewed as a meaningful part of ownership support. Representative review excerpt: "After 8 years of owning my panels, Curtiss Energy Group has provide service to keep my panels and monitoring system operating as promised."
System performance. Reviewers report that the system is working well and producing the expected benefits after activation. Representative review excerpt: "The system is working perfectly, and we’re already seeing the benefits."
Service follow-up concern. One reviewer describes trying to get help after a system part went out and having trouble getting a response. Representative review excerpt: "Solar panels installed by Solmar two years ago, system part went out recently, attempted to contact Solmar multiple times to come and fix the issue."
How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (9 Google reviews averaging 4.6 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.