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Hammond Jim Electric Reviews

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

538verified installs in California utility records*
35recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2012first year in county records
8.1/10Solar.com Score · 21 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for Hammond Jim Electric

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 21 substantive published Hammond Jim Electric 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 21 substantive customer review texts.

Google 5.0★ · 21 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.7.0

2 reviews speak to this · 2 praise · 0 complaints

Price TransparencyHow well the final price, financing terms, and incentive guidance match what customers were led to expect.6.8

4 reviews speak to this · 4 praise · 0 complaints

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

10 reviews speak to this · 10 praise · 0 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.7.1

4 reviews speak to this · 4 praise · 0 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.8.0

18 reviews speak to this · 18 praise · 0 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

6 reviews speak to this · 6 praise · 0 complaints

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

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Where Hammond Jim Electric 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.
Sutter County4113120128.3 kW0.0%See county ranking →
Yuba County92420159.5 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Nevada County24020203.3 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Butte County11020208.8 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.

Hammond Jim Electric 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 Integrity7.0/10

Reviewers describe the sales experience as clear and professional overall. The limited evidence available leans positive, with customers saying questions were answered carefully and expectations were handled upfront.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Careful, professional consultation. Reviewers say the representative took time to listen and respond to concerns, which helped set expectations early in the process. Representative review excerpt: "From the very beginning their representative was professional and took the time to listen to my concerns and answered all of my questions."

Long-term relationship context. One reviewer describes having used Hammond for multiple years of work, which suggests repeat engagement rather than a one-time sales interaction. Representative review excerpt: "If I went into detail about all the work Hammond has done for me it would be a long list covering possibly 5-6 years."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency6.8/10

Reviewers generally speak positively about pricing and billing, describing the company as fairly priced and professional.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Fair pricing. Reviewers say the work was reasonably priced and fair for the service provided. Representative review excerpt: "Jim and his team are not only incredible at what they do, but they also leave an extremely clean work-space, communicate with professionalism and are reasonably priced."

Final bill came in lower. One customer reports that the final bill was less than the quoted amount, which they viewed positively. Representative review excerpt: "Super professional, friendly, efficient and the final bill was less than the quote"

Service value noted. Another reviewer describes recent service on multiple solar systems as good work at a fair price. Representative review excerpt: "I’ve had them service a couple solar systems in the past few months, and they have done great work at a fair price."

Communication & coordination

Communication7.4/10

Reviewers consistently describe strong communication and steady coordination across projects. Comments mention professionalism, responsiveness, and taking ownership of permits and handoffs, with no complaint pattern visible in the reviewed material.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Professional updates. Reviewers say the team communicates professionally and stays responsive throughout the work. Representative review excerpt: "Jim and his team are not only incredible at what they do, but they also leave an extremely clean work-space, communicate with professionalism and are reasonably priced."

Permits handled for the customer. Customers report that Hammond coordinated with utility and city permit steps as part of the job. Representative review excerpt: "Had a solar system installed and they handled everything as far as pge and city permits."

Reliable follow-through. One reviewer says Hammond shows up and gets the work done, reflecting a strong sense of project ownership. Representative review excerpt: "Hammond always shows up and gets it done."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability7.1/10

Reviewers generally describe the team as on time and efficient. The available comments also indicate smooth handling of permits and inspections, which appears to support timely project completion.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Fast installation. One reviewer says the installation was very fast, suggesting efficient scheduling and execution. Representative review excerpt: "The installation was so fast."

On-time appointments. Customers report multiple appointments being on time and the work being completed as quoted. Representative review excerpt: "Multiple appointments on time, considerate of property, On time well done job for price quoted!"

Permits and inspections coordinated. Reviewers say Hammond handled utility and city permit steps and coordinated inspections as part of the job. Representative review excerpt: "They replaced our old breaker box in one day, coordinating with PGE flawlessly regarding permits and inspections."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship8.0/10

Reviewers describe the workmanship as professional, careful, and effective. Comments repeatedly mention clean work areas, prompt arrival, and successful completion of a range of electrical and solar-related tasks.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clean and professional job sites. Reviewers say the crew worked professionally and left the workspace clean after completion. Representative review excerpt: "They were prompt, professional and cleaned up after the work was completed."

Broad installation capability. Customers report successful installation work ranging from wiring and outlets to panels and battery backups. Representative review excerpt: "They professionally installed two outside switches, ran new wire through the attic, fixed an obsolete outlet, and installed a new outlet on a post near our fountain."

Reliable execution. One reviewer says Hammond Electric shows up on time and successfully handles electrical needs. Representative review excerpt: "Hammond Electric shows up on time; tackles any electrical needs we have successfully."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support7.6/10

Reviewers describe ongoing support as a strength, including repeat service over time and help after the original installation. Some comments also mention monitoring and system production visibility, which suggests continued engagement after turn-on.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Repeat service over years. One reviewer describes using Hammond for multiple jobs over several years, indicating ongoing post-install support. Representative review excerpt: "If I went into detail about all the work Hammond has done for me it would be a long list covering possibly 5-6 years."

App-based production visibility. A customer notes being able to view panel production through an app, pointing to post-install system monitoring access. Representative review excerpt: "I also love that I can see my panels production with the app."

Return service after earlier work. Another reviewer says they hired the team again after a remodel and more recent follow-up work went well. Representative review excerpt: "I hired Jim and his guys during a remodel on my house and they did a great job more recently I had them back and they took care of all..."

Bottom line: Across 21 substantive Google reviews, Hammond Jim Electric is described positively overall, with especially strong feedback on workmanship, communication, and long-term support. The lower-scoring categories still lean positive, and the reviewed material does not show a complaint pattern strong enough to outweigh the favorable comments.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (24 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 Hammond Jim Electric

Company background from published business information and licensing records.

Also files CPUC records as: Jim Hammond Electric, Hammond Electric.

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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2007
1
'12
1
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1
'14
28
'15
44
'16
43
'17
43
'18
29
'19
36
'20
55
'21
81
'22
123
'23
40
'24
27
'25
9
'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 Hammond Jim Electric

What do customers say in Hammond Jim Electric reviews?

We analyzed 21 substantive published customer reviews of Hammond Jim Electric 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 Hammond Jim Electric installed?

Hammond Jim Electric appears as installer of record on 538+ 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.

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