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Option One Solar Reviews

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

2,110verified installs in California utility records*
275recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2013first year in county records
9.1/10Solar.com Score · 405 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for Option One Solar

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 405 substantive published Option One Solar review texts across every platform and measure what customers actually report. Not a survey. Not a sample. Never for sale.

Solar.com Installer Score

9.1/10

Synthesized from 405 substantive customer review texts (456 published reviews collected).

Google 4.9★ · 374 reviewsYelp 4.9★ · 82 reviews

Updated September 28, 2026 · No installer can pay to change this score · How scores work →

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Sales IntegrityHow clearly and honestly the company explains the system, contract, savings, and incentives before you sign.8.1

131 reviews speak to this · 128 praise · 3 complaints

Price TransparencyHow well the final price, financing terms, and incentive guidance match what customers were led to expect.7.4

52 reviews speak to this · 48 praise · 4 complaints

CommunicationHow reliably the company keeps customers informed and answers questions across sales, installation, and service.9.2

267 reviews speak to this · 263 praise · 3 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.8.8

126 reviews speak to this · 120 praise · 4 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.9.1

184 reviews speak to this · 178 praise · 6 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.9.3

112 reviews speak to this · 108 praise · 3 complaints

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

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Where Option One Solar 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.
San Bernardino County1,59820920148.8 kW0.5%See county ranking →
Riverside County2012920139.6 kW0.5%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Los Angeles County1542120149.0 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Orange County86820148.8 kW1.1%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
San Diego County71820156.8 kW4.2%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.

Option One Solar 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 Integrity8.1/10

Reviewers mostly describe the sales process as clear, helpful, and focused on matching system design to customer needs. A small number of complaints mention expectations around transferability, pushback, or post-sale disputes, but those are rare in the evidence set.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clear explanations and low-pressure guidance. Many reviewers say the proposal process was easy to understand, with staff explaining equipment differences and answering questions without pushing an oversized system. Representative review excerpt: "I want to give a shout-out to Natasha and Ashton for really looking out for my best interests and explaining the difference between a backup switch and a backup gateway."

Proposal quality and system fit. Several customers report that the company provided strong estimates and helped them choose a system that fit their needs, with some saying the design or expected output stood out during shopping. Representative review excerpt: "I got three estimates for a solar + battery system, and Option One was in the middle in terms of price, but they were ahead of the other two in..."

Isolated contract-expectation complaints. A few reviewers describe disputes about what was said during the sale or how certain terms would work later, which puts a small negative note on this category overall. Representative review excerpt: "One of the biggest selling points was when we sold the house we could transfer the loan to the new buyer, as long as they qualified."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency7.4/10

Most reviewers describe pricing and financing conversations as straightforward, with staff answering questions and helping customers understand options. Complaints are limited but include concerns about financing expectations, refunds, and other surprise cost disputes.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Helpful financing guidance. Reviewers often say the team walked them through financing choices and took time to explain price-related details so they could make a decision with more confidence. Representative review excerpt: "They gave me options and helped me with financing."

Responsive follow-up after install. Some customers say pricing and service questions were still answered months after installation, which suggests strong post-sale support around billing or finance-related concerns. Representative review excerpt: "I called with questions 5 months after installation and I received a call back early the next day and Ashton was so polite and took the time to answer my..."

Limited transparency complaints. A small number of reviewers report disputes tied to financing promises or unexpected cost discussions, so this area is not entirely free of friction. Representative review excerpt: "One of the biggest selling points was when we sold the house we could transfer the loan to the new buyer, as long as they qualified."

Communication & coordination

Communication9.2/10

Communication is one of the strongest themes in the review set, with many customers describing prompt replies, clear updates, and organized coordination across the project. A few complaints mention missed details or tense interactions, but they are uncommon relative to the volume of praise.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Responsive customer support. Reviewers frequently say staff were easy to reach, answered questions promptly, and stayed available from the first call through follow-up after completion. Representative review excerpt: "Their customer service and responsiveness has been exceptional from day one through completion and even with follow up calls months later."

Strong coordination across project steps. Many customers describe the company as organized on scheduling, permits, and handoffs, with one reviewer saying the team kept the process moving smoothly and another noting clear help from start to finish. Representative review excerpt: "Natasha organized all the works steps and permit and on installation day Jacob, Kevin and Louis did a perfect job installing all panels on my roof and running the proper..."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability8.8/10

Reviewers commonly report that the company keeps projects moving on schedule, including permitting, installation, and utility-related steps. A few reviews mention delays or coordination issues, but the overall pattern is still strongly favorable.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Fast scheduling and efficient installs. Customers often say the team fit them into the schedule quickly and completed installation efficiently, with crews showing up early and working carefully. Representative review excerpt: "What impressed me about them was the excellent communication I was receiving with the whole process and the speed that they were able to fit me in their schedule."

Permitting and setup handled well. Several reviewers describe the company as staying on top of permitting and related steps, which helped the project move through the process with less stress. Representative review excerpt: "Natasha organized all the works steps and permit and on installation day Jacob, Kevin and Louis did a perfect job installing all panels on my roof and running the proper..."

Occasional delay complaints. A small number of reviewers say inspections or other process steps delayed completion, so timeline reliability is strong but not perfect. Representative review excerpt: "Inspections had issues and the timeline for completion was delayed."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship9.1/10

Reviewers overwhelmingly describe the installation crews as careful, professional, and clean on site. Complaints are uncommon, but a few reviewers report roof or property damage and later repair concerns.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Careful, professional crews. Many customers say the installers worked neatly and respectfully, with crews described as careful during the job and attentive to the property. Representative review excerpt: "Anthony and his crew were here bright and early on a Monday morning and were conscientious and careful with the installation."

Solid installation execution. Reviewers also describe the installation itself as well handled, including organized crews and work that left them feeling comfortable with the finished system. Representative review excerpt: "We recently had solar panels installed, and I honestly cannot say enough amazing things about this company and the entire team involved."

Rare damage and cleanup complaints. A few reviewers report cracked or shattered roof tiles and other site-care concerns, indicating that workmanship problems do appear in a small number of cases. Representative review excerpt: "The other issue was that several of my roof tiles were cracked during the install."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support9.3/10

Post-install support is another major strength in the review corpus, with customers frequently describing helpful service for monitoring, inverter replacements, and follow-up issues. A few complaints mention warranty or repair friction, but the dominant pattern is responsive long-term support.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Quick help with repairs and replacements. Reviewers say the company responded quickly when systems needed service, including inverter replacement and getting systems back online fast. Representative review excerpt: "They were able to replace my Solar Edge Inverter literally the next day after I called and bring me back online in the middle of summer where I have to..."

Helpful follow-through after installation. Several customers report that the team continued to help after the system was running, including coordinating checks and handling later support requests. Representative review excerpt: "I contacted OptionOne and they pre-coordinated a new Solar Edge inverter for a single step validation and collaborated the failure and approval of installation."

Limited warranty complaints. A small number of reviewers describe disagreements over monitoring or warranty-related charges, so post-install support is strong overall but not universally smooth. Representative review excerpt: "Than best of all our inverter has a communication board go out on it (only 3 years old) and the warranty covers the part but the company want to charge..."

Bottom line: Across 405 substantive reviews, Option One Solar is described most positively for communication, workmanship, timeline management, and post-install support. The softer spots are sales and financing transparency, where most feedback is still favorable but a few reviewers report disputes about promises, pricing details, or later service expectations.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (377 Google reviews averaging 4.9 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 Option One Solar

Company background from published business information and licensing records.

Also files CPUC records as: Option One.

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.
1
2013
38
'14
81
'15
55
'16
78
'17
79
'18
127
'19
127
'20
196
'21
417
'22
498
'23
162
'24
200
'25
78
'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 Option One Solar

What do customers say in Option One Solar reviews?

We analyzed 405 substantive published customer reviews of Option One Solar in full. The company's Solar.com Installer Score is 9.1/10, 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 Option One Solar installed?

Option One Solar appears as installer of record on 2,110+ 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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