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North Valley Reviews

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

2,388verified installs in California utility records*
702recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2021first year in county records
7.8/10Solar.com Score · 37 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for North Valley

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 37 substantive published North Valley 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 37 substantive customer review texts (51 published reviews collected).

Google 4.7★ · 43 reviewsYelp 3.0★ · 8 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.10.0

recency-weighted star ratings across platforms

Sales IntegrityHow clearly and honestly the company explains the system, contract, savings, and incentives before you sign.6.5

10 reviews speak to this · 7 praise · 3 complaints

Price TransparencyHow well the final price, financing terms, and incentive guidance match what customers were led to expect.6.4

5 reviews speak to this · 3 praise · 2 complaints

CommunicationHow reliably the company keeps customers informed and answers questions across sales, installation, and service.7.0

22 reviews speak to this · 15 praise · 6 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.6.5

7 reviews speak to this · 4 praise · 3 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.7.1

14 reviews speak to this · 11 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.7.6

6 reviews speak to this · 3 praise · 3 complaints

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

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Where North Valley 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.
Solano County74617520216.0 kW97.1%See county ranking →
Placer County31812820217.4 kW92.2%See county ranking →
Yolo County2686320216.0 kW94.0%See county ranking →
San Joaquin County2024920216.9 kW96.5%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Contra Costa County1588220226.7 kW87.9%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Nevada County1122320228.1 kW75.9%See county ranking →
El Dorado County973820228.1 kW88.7%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Yuba County972120217.1 kW99.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Sutter County681720217.4 kW95.6%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Napa County562320225.5 kW89.3%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.

North Valley 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 Integrity6.5/10

Reviewers often describe the sales process as clear and helpful, with several saying the team explained savings and next steps well. At the same time, a smaller set of reviewers report delays, confusing follow-up, or pressure around permit- and account-related issues.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clear explanations. Several reviewers say the sales team took time to explain the system and savings in a way that made the process easier to understand. Representative review excerpt: "Next day Billy Smith came with Peter and explained and taught me so much about how much I can be saving and instead of paying pge 900$ I will be..."

Helpful, customer-first approach. Positive reviews also describe the company as honest, responsive, and supportive from proposal through installation. Representative review excerpt: "If you’re looking for a reliable, honest, and fast-acting solar company that truly puts customers first, I highly recommend them."

Follow-up and permit-related frustration. Some reviewers report repeated delays in getting responses and problems tied to application or permit handling. Representative review excerpt: "I have been calling since last May and all I get is a big stall, "We will get back to you", I'm checking on it"."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency6.4/10

Reviewers are split on pricing and financing clarity. Some say they had a good price, avoided upfront costs, and understood the savings, while others report concerns about transparency, billing, or rebate timing.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Low out-of-pocket cost reported. Some reviewers say they did not have to pay upfront and felt the overall value was strong. Representative review excerpt: "I save around $100/mo, didn't have to come out of pocket, and service throughout the process was exemplary."

Good price cited. Reviewers describe a recurring pattern in this area. Representative review excerpt: "Went up in half of the time of the other company i spoke with and at a great price."

Transparency and rebate timing concerns. Other reviewers describe confusion around accounting or say follow-through on rebate-related paperwork was not clear. Representative review excerpt: "One year later they do not return calls and as far as I can tell they never filed the rebate forms."

Communication & coordination

Communication7.0/10

Most reviewers describe solid coordination, especially when the team kept them informed, answered questions, and stayed involved through the project. A smaller but notable group reports difficulty reaching the company or getting callbacks, so communication appears uneven for some customers.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clear step-by-step guidance. Several reviewers say the team explained the process clearly and answered questions well. Representative review excerpt: "They took the time to explain every step of the process, answered all my questions clearly, and made sure I felt confident in my decision."

Responsive project support. Other reviewers describe the company as responsive and available for documentation or on-site coordination. Representative review excerpt: "He was present when the drone took pictures to get the placement correct, he was there for the day of the installation and he always made himself available when I..."

Hard to reach at times. Some reviewers report delays in callbacks or repeated attempts to get a response about system questions or follow-up work. Representative review excerpt: "I have been calling since last May and all I get is a big stall, "We will get back to you", I'm checking on it"."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability6.5/10

Reviewers often describe projects that stayed on schedule or finished quickly. However, there are also reports of permit, inspection, or activation delays that created extra inconvenience.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

On-time completion. Some reviewers say the installation was completed on the promised date, even when issues came up during the job. Representative review excerpt: "Our installation was perfectly on time and despite some unforeseen issues on our roof, they were able to completed on the day promised."

Fast project completion. A few reviews mention that the work moved quickly and efficiently. Representative review excerpt: "The installation was completed quickly and efficiently, with great attention to detail and respect for my property."

Inspection and utility-process delays. Other reviewers report problems with city inspection failures or utility-related application issues that slowed the project down. Representative review excerpt: "The installation failed city inspection numerous times for various reasons resulting in a continuation of inconvenience for my houshold."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship7.1/10

Most reviewers describe professional crews, efficient installations, and good cleanup. Still, a few report workmanship issues that required follow-up corrections after the initial install.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Professional and efficient crews. Several reviewers say the installers were professional, worked efficiently, and respected the property during the job. Representative review excerpt: "The installation was completed quickly and efficiently, with great attention to detail and respect for my property."

Cleanup and finish noted positively. Positive reviews also mention that the crew cleaned up after themselves and completed the work neatly. Representative review excerpt: "They were very professional, efficient and they actually cleaned up after themselves."

Some install corrections needed. A few reviewers report issues with panel rails or site cleanup that had to be addressed after the initial installation. Representative review excerpt: "Initial install, three solar panels rails were hanging past the roofline, installers left garbage on roof and panel installation site."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support7.6/10

Reviewers generally describe systems that are performing well after turn-on, with comments about lower electric bills and improved comfort. Complaints are less common here, but a few reviewers say getting post-install support or follow-up help took persistent effort.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Good post-install performance. Several reviewers say their solar system is working well and delivering the savings they expected. Representative review excerpt: "The solar panels are working great, and we’re already saving money."

Comfort and savings after turn-on. Other reviews describe improved home comfort and reduced electricity costs after the system started operating. Representative review excerpt: "Now we are cool as cucumbers in the summer in our new home in West Sacramento with a great solar system."

Follow-up support can take time. A few reviewers report difficulty getting responses for service or post-install questions. Representative review excerpt: "Refused to call us back when we had questions about our new system."

Bottom line: North Valley’s reviews are strongest on system performance, workmanship, and communication, with many reviewers describing helpful coordination and solid results after installation. The more mixed areas are sales clarity, pricing transparency, and timeline reliability, where some reviewers report delays, billing confusion, or follow-up problems. Overall, the profile suggests a generally positive experience with a meaningful minority of complaints around post-sale coordination and process management.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (43 Google reviews averaging 4.7 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 North Valley

Company background from published business information and licensing records.

Also files CPUC records as: Continuum.

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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2012
10
'21
385
'22
642
'23
663
'24
587
'25
204
'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 North Valley

What do customers say in North Valley reviews?

We analyzed 37 substantive published customer reviews of North Valley 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 North Valley installed?

North Valley appears as installer of record on 2,388+ 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.