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D L S Development Reviews

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

25verified installs in California utility records*
1recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2022first year in county records
8.2/10Solar.com Score · 102 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for D L S Development

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 102 substantive published D L S Development review texts across every platform and measure what customers actually report. Not a survey. Not a sample. Never for sale.

Solar.com Installer Score

8.2/10

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

Synthesized from 102 substantive customer review texts (126 published reviews collected).

Google 5.0★ · 126 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.7.2

11 reviews speak to this · 10 praise · 1 complaints

Price TransparencyHow well the final price, financing terms, and incentive guidance match what customers were led to expect.7.2

13 reviews speak to this · 13 praise · 0 complaints

CommunicationHow reliably the company keeps customers informed and answers questions across sales, installation, and service.7.9

37 reviews speak to this · 36 praise · 1 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.7.6

15 reviews speak to this · 15 praise · 0 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.8.5

60 reviews speak to this · 59 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.6.4

3 reviews speak to this · 3 praise · 0 complaints

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

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Where D L S Development 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 County25120228.0 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.

D L S Development 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 Integrity7.2/10

Reviewers mostly describe the sales process as clear and straightforward, with explanations of materials, timeline, and pricing often called out as helpful. There is one complaint in the evidence set, so this category reads positive overall but not spotless.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clear explanations. Several reviewers say the estimate and proposal were explained in plain terms, including the materials being used and the overall project plan. Representative review excerpt: "Spencer, the sales rep who provided the estimate, did a great job explaining the process and materials being used for the project."

Straightforward process. Reviewers also describe the sales experience as direct and easy to follow, with expectations laid out clearly up front. Representative review excerpt: "Straight forward sales process and communication throughout."

Isolated negative experience. One reviewer reports a poor interaction with the owner and says the experience left them shocked, which stands out against the otherwise positive pattern. Representative review excerpt: "I called DLS Development Inc for some work I needed done and Daniel the owner who has no knowledge about construction or customer care at all left me in shock."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency7.2/10

The overall picture is positive, though the score stays below a stronger tier because the evidence base is relatively small.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Fair pricing. Reviewers describe a recurring pattern in this area. Representative review excerpt: "When it comes to working with a company for a large job like replacing the roof on a property, all I ask for is a fair price and good customer..."

Pricing quotes. Some customers say the quote compared well on price and that the work quality matched the cost they paid. Representative review excerpt: "They were very professional, the price was the best i received and the quality of work was amazing."

Price clarity during the project. One reviewer says the company answered questions promptly and provided a clear quote, suggesting limited confusion around the final price discussion. Representative review excerpt: "I hired DLS to replace my roof and not only was their quote reasonable and competitive, they were incredibly prompt in all of their communications and answered every single question..."

Communication & coordination

Communication7.9/10

Most reviewers describe the team as responsive, prompt, and easy to reach throughout the project. The evidence also includes a single negative account, but it is outweighed by repeated praise for coordination and follow-through.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Responsive communication. Reviewers commonly say the team responded quickly, answered questions, and stayed communicative from estimate through completion. Representative review excerpt: "I hired DLS to replace my roof and not only was their quote reasonable and competitive, they were incredibly prompt in all of their communications and answered every single question..."

Hands-on coordination. Some reviewers note that when an issue came up, the company took action and sent people out to inspect and address it. Representative review excerpt: "We brought it up to Sherry, and DLS immediately took action — they sent Daniel, another project manager, along with their roofer to inspect and fix the issue."

Rare complaint. One reviewer reports a very poor interaction with the owner, which is the main complaint appearing in this category. Representative review excerpt: "I called DLS Development Inc for some work I needed done and Daniel the owner who has no knowledge about construction or customer care at all left me in shock."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability7.6/10

Reviewers generally say the company moved projects along quickly and kept the work on schedule. Feedback in this area focuses on permits, start dates, and fast completion rather than delays or missed appointments.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Fast permitting and start. Reviewers report that permits were obtained quickly and work began without much delay. Representative review excerpt: "Truly excellent service, very professional, very quick to obtain permits and get started, entire job was complete in 10 days."

Quick completion. Several customers say the installation or replacement was completed in just a few days or within a short project window. Representative review excerpt: "The installation was quick: everything was done over a period of a couple of days for two units and they left no mess and were very communicative during the entire..."

Efficient project flow. Some reviewers describe the team as professional and efficient, with the job completed on time and without major disruption. Representative review excerpt: "Their team was professional, efficient, and ensured my roof was completed with the highest quality."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship8.5/10

Feedback on installation quality is strongly positive, with reviewers praising craftsmanship, professionalism, and cleanup.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Strong craftsmanship. Reviewers frequently describe the finished work as high quality and say the crew delivered to a high standard. Representative review excerpt: "I've received several compliments from friends and neighbors about the quality of my roof And I just couldn't be more thrilled by the craftsmanship and customer service displayed by DLS."

Professional install crew. Customers also mention that the installation process was explained well and completed professionally. Representative review excerpt: "The team took the time to explain the benefits of the fans, walked me through the installation process, and made sure everything was done to the highest standard."

Rare workmanship complaint. One reviewer reports a very negative experience tied to the company’s construction knowledge and customer care, which appears as an outlier in the evidence. Representative review excerpt: "I called DLS Development Inc for some work I needed done and Daniel the owner who has no knowledge about construction or customer care at all left me in shock."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support6.4/10

Only a small number of reviews address post-install performance and support, so the evidence here is limited. The available feedback is positive, with reviewers noting improved system performance and mention of warranty coverage.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Improved performance. Reviewers say the installed system is already helping with cooling, airflow, or energy efficiency. Representative review excerpt: "Not only does my home feel noticeably cooler, but I can already tell the system is improving airflow and helping with energy efficiency."

Warranty details mentioned. One reviewer notes warranty coverage on both materials and workmanship, suggesting post-install protection was part of the handoff. Representative review excerpt: "I will say, however, they did provide a 30 year manufacturer’s warranty on materials and 15 year warranty on workmanship."

Energy savings reported. A reviewer says the solar panels were already affecting energy bills positively, though this is based on limited post-install feedback. Representative review excerpt: "The solar panels they installed are already making a significant impact on my energy bills, and I couldn't be happier with the service I received."

Bottom line: D L S Development’s review profile is generally positive, with the strongest feedback centered on workmanship, communication, and timeline reliability. The lower-scoring areas are sales clarity and long-term support, where the evidence is thinner and includes a small number of complaints. Overall, complaints appear rare in the analyzed review set, but they are present in a few categories and keep the composite score from reading as uniformly strong.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (125 Google reviews averaging 5.0 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 D L S Development

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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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 D L S Development

What do customers say in D L S Development reviews?

We analyzed 102 substantive published customer reviews of D L S Development in full. The company's Solar.com Installer Score is 8.2/10, 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 D L S Development installed?

D L S Development appears as installer of record on 25+ 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.