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Discount Construction & Engineering Reviews

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

247verified installs in California utility records*
179recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2023first year in county records
7.8/10Solar.com Score · 78 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for Discount Construction & Engineering

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 78 substantive published Discount Construction & Engineering 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 78 substantive customer review texts (79 published reviews collected).

Google 4.7★ · 79 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.9.9

recency-weighted star ratings across platforms

Sales IntegrityHow clearly and honestly the company explains the system, contract, savings, and incentives before you sign.7.4

51 reviews speak to this · 49 praise · 2 complaints

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

35 reviews speak to this · 32 praise · 3 complaints

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

31 reviews speak to this · 26 praise · 5 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.6.7

41 reviews speak to this · 36 praise · 5 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.7.0

22 reviews speak to this · 19 praise · 3 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.6.7

10 reviews speak to this · 7 praise · 3 complaints

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

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Where Discount Construction & Engineering 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.
Kern County1469320236.6 kW57.5%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Tulare County554620247.8 kW85.5%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Kings County191820248.1 kW89.5%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Los Angeles County171220237.4 kW64.7%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Fresno County101020257.4 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.

Discount Construction & Engineering reviews: what customers say

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

Sales & proposal integrity

Sales Integrity7.4/10

Reviewers mostly describe a clear and straightforward sales process, with contracts often matching the original quote and explanations that helped customers feel comfortable. Complaints are rare in this category, but a small number of reviews describe concerning sales interactions and pressure-filled statements.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clear quotes and expectations. Many reviewers say the proposal matched the contract and that pricing and project details were explained clearly before signing. Representative review excerpt: "Everything went exactly as promisedno unexpected costs or changes, and the contract matched the original quote perfectly."

Helpful, patient walkthroughs. Several customers report that representatives answered questions thoroughly and took time to explain the process step by step. Representative review excerpt: "They took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure I was comfortable every step of the way."

Isolated serious sales concern. A small number of reviewers describe sales interactions they felt were alarming or overly aggressive, which stands out against the otherwise positive feedback. Representative review excerpt: "He then made a series of alarming statements, including a threat of foreclosure, and condescendingly explained the term to me when I admitted unfamiliarity."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency6.9/10

Most reviewers describe pricing as matching the quote, with no surprise costs and clear explanations of what to expect. A few complaints mention billing disputes or incentive timing issues, so this area is positive overall but not spotless.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Price matched the quote. Many customers report that the final price matched what they were quoted and that there were no unexpected charges. Representative review excerpt: "Everything went exactly as promisedno unexpected costs or changes, and the contract matched the original quote perfectly."

No hidden-fee feedback. Reviewers frequently mention straightforward pricing and describe the experience as transparent and reliable. Representative review excerpt: "No hidden fees etc very reliable and trustworthy 10/10 recommend them to anyone looking for solar and loves to save big during summer time"

Billing and timing disputes. A small number of reviews describe disputes tied to billing responsibility and incentive timing, suggesting some customers encountered friction after the sale. Representative review excerpt: "I told discount company to take care of this bill because it was their fault not to turn on my operating power until Jun 19 they said no."

Communication & coordination

Communication6.7/10

Reviewers often praise the team for explaining the process clearly and making themselves approachable during the project. At the same time, this category has more complaints than some others, including cases where customers describe poor handoffs or unresolved issues.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clear explanations. Several reviewers say the team explained each step in an easy-to-follow way and kept them comfortable through the process. Representative review excerpt: "They were very approachable and made sure to explain every step in a way that was easy to understand."

Direct ownership on projects. Customers also note that Discount Construction & Engineering handled the work themselves, which they felt improved coordination and reliability. Representative review excerpt: "My contract matched exactly what I was quoted, and I appreciated that Discount Solar handled the entire installation themselves."

Some unresolved handoff problems. A smaller set of reviews describes communication breakdowns, with customers saying issues were passed around or not fully resolved. Representative review excerpt: "They told me that the other company would take care of it, but I'm having problems."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability6.7/10

Many reviewers say installation moved quickly and was completed without delays once the project was underway. Still, some complaints point to longer waits around installation or utility approval, so timeline performance appears uneven.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Quick installation for many customers. Several reviewers report that the installation was scheduled and completed quickly after signing. Representative review excerpt: "Once I signed, the installation was scheduled and completed quickly."

Internal crews helped scheduling. Some customers say the company’s own team handled the install, which they felt supported a smoother and more reliable timeline. Representative review excerpt: "They did all the work themselves and discount solar is who showed up to install my job."

Delays in some projects. A few reviews mention lengthy waits for installation or utility approval, showing that not every project moved on schedule. Representative review excerpt: "We were lied to promised we had backup batteries we did not took months to get the install done they damaged my over hang by attempting to put panels on..."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship7.0/10

Most feedback on workmanship is positive, with reviewers describing fast, thorough installations and professional crews. A smaller set of complaints mentions damage during installation or other site-care concerns, so this category is solid but not without issues.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Fast, thorough installs. Reviewers commonly describe the installation as quick, thorough, and handled professionally. Representative review excerpt: "The system was installed very fast and thoroughly."

Crew professionalism. Several customers say the company’s own installers showed up for the job and were easy to work with on site. Representative review excerpt: "They did all the work themselves and discount solar is who showed up to install my job."

Damage and cleanup concerns. A few reviews report site damage or installation-related problems, indicating some uneven experiences during the physical work. Representative review excerpt: "We were lied to promised we had backup batteries we did not took months to get the install done they damaged my over hang by attempting to put panels on..."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support6.7/10

Post-install feedback is mixed-to-positive: several reviewers say their systems are performing well and that bill savings have been noticeable. However, there are enough complaints about follow-up and repair-related issues to keep this category from reading as strongly positive.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Positive production feedback. Several reviewers say the system has performed well after installation and that their bills dropped noticeably. Representative review excerpt: "The installation was completed nothing but professionally, and since then, my energy bills have dropped immensely, saving me a bundle."

Savings and smooth start-up. Other customers report a smooth post-install experience and say they started seeing savings after the system went live. Representative review excerpt: "The quick and efficient installation process was a breeze, and the savings on our bills have been substantial."

Service follow-up issues. A small number of reviews mention unresolved service items or the need for repeated follow-up after installation. Representative review excerpt: "They installed an outlet for my spa that is not a gfi we requested this to be done correct was told it would be sent multiple texts to get it..."

Bottom line: Discount Construction & Engineering’s review profile is generally positive, with the strongest feedback around clear sales explanations and pricing that often matched the quote. The softer spots are communication, timeline reliability, and post-install support, where some reviewers describe delays or follow-up problems. Overall, the pattern is favorable but not uniform across the project lifecycle.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (79 Google reviews averaging 4.7 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 Discount Construction & Engineering

Company background from published business information and licensing records.

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.
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2023
66
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159
'25
32
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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 Discount Construction & Engineering

What do customers say in Discount Construction & Engineering reviews?

We analyzed 78 substantive published customer reviews of Discount Construction & Engineering 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 Discount Construction & Engineering installed?

Discount Construction & Engineering appears as installer of record on 247+ 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.