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Perksolar Reviews

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

507verified installs in California utility records*
29recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2013first year in county records
8.3/10Solar.com Score · 75 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for Perksolar

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 75 substantive published Perksolar review texts across every platform and measure what customers actually report. Not a survey. Not a sample. Never for sale.

Solar.com Installer Score

8.3/10

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

Synthesized from 75 substantive customer review texts (81 published reviews collected).

Google 5.0★ · 33 reviewsYelp 4.7★ · 48 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.7.5

30 reviews speak to this · 29 praise · 1 complaints

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

19 reviews speak to this · 17 praise · 1 complaints

CommunicationHow reliably the company keeps customers informed and answers questions across sales, installation, and service.7.6

31 reviews speak to this · 28 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.7.3

25 reviews speak to this · 22 praise · 2 complaints

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

34 reviews speak to this · 33 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.8.1

38 reviews speak to this · 36 praise · 2 complaints

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

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Where Perksolar 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 Diego County5072920136.8 kW0.0%See county ranking →

% 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.

Perksolar 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 Integrity7.5/10

Reviewers generally describe PERKSOLAR’s sales process as clear, educational, and low-pressure. Proposal calculations and system design are often described as thoughtful and accurate, though there is a small amount of criticism around follow-through on contract delivery and expectations.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Low-pressure, educational sales. Reviewers frequently say the sales process felt informative rather than pushy, and that they understood the proposal before moving forward. Representative review excerpt: "The education they provided me and lack of sales pressure was refreshing."

Designs described as accurate. Several reviewers report that the proposed system sizing and projected results matched what they later saw after installation. Representative review excerpt: "We are a few years into having solar and we see that the calculations John gave us are absolutely correct."

Occasional contract follow-through issue. One reviewer describes repeated promises to bring over a contract that were not followed through, creating frustration about expectations and responsiveness. Representative review excerpt: "When I agreed to go with him, he said several times he would bring a contract by, but never showed and didn't answer calls."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency7.2/10

Reviewers mostly report straightforward pricing and limited surprise charges. A smaller set of comments touches on financing details and rebate or incentive timing, with one mixed review reflecting how out-of-pocket costs can still be substantial even when incentives are expected later.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

No hidden costs reported. Reviewers commonly describe the pricing discussion as direct, with no unexpected add-ons or gimmicks. Representative review excerpt: "No hidden costs, or gimmicks."

Clear financing and pricing conversations. Some reviewers say the team was straightforward about communications and helpful in working through project details and scope. Representative review excerpt: "He was very straight forward and direct about communications and jumped through a lot of hoops to finish off my solar + battery install, and did it right!"

Mixed view on incentive timing. One review notes a significant upfront cost while also mentioning an expected later rebate, which makes the overall affordability picture feel mixed rather than simple. Representative review excerpt: "The out of pocket cost of my 8 panel system was $17,000, but I'll get 30% of that back when I file my taxes next year."

Communication & coordination

Communication7.6/10

Communication is a common strength in the review set, especially around responsiveness, problem-solving, and helping customers through equipment issues. Still, a small number of reviewers describe poor follow-through, missed commitments, or disruptive on-site behavior.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Responsive problem-solving. Many reviewers say PERKSOLAR responded quickly to questions or equipment issues and stayed involved until the problem was addressed. Representative review excerpt: "He quickly sent techs out to resolve an issue with my equipment malfunction and even informed us that the issue was due to the equipment itself and coordinated the installation..."

Helpful ongoing support. Reviewers also describe the team as easy to reach for follow-up questions and assistance after the main installation work. Representative review excerpt: "I really appreciated the work they did for us and their continued responsiveness, even to just answer questions."

Some follow-through complaints. A few reviewers report repeated outreach with limited progress, including missed commitments on dates or contracts. Representative review excerpt: "Had to call /text /email over 10 times - He occasionally responds but never commits to any dates or shows any progress."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability7.3/10

Most reviewers say PERKSOLAR kept the project moving and showed up when expected for installation and inspection-related milestones. A small number of complaints suggest timing can slip, especially when coordination breaks down or the project stalls.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

On-time installation visits. Several reviewers say the crew arrived when promised and handled the setup as scheduled. Representative review excerpt: "At the time of installation they were there when they said they would be and got everything set up for us."

Careful inspection and milestone handling. Reviewers describe the company as attentive during inspection and phase-by-phase coordination, including direct roof checks before work began. Representative review excerpt: "From initial inspection of the property (he actually got up on the roof, unlike other estimators), through all phases."

A few timing breakdowns. Some reviews describe schedule problems or a sense that the process slowed down after initial contact, which affected confidence in delivery timing. Representative review excerpt: "I used them for my initial solar install a while back and they were responsive then - sure has gone downhill."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship8.0/10

Reviewers most often praise the quality of the installation work, including careful roof checks, thoughtful system design, and willingness to accommodate changes. Complaints are rare in this category, but one review raises a serious site-conduct concern during the job.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Careful roof and system assessment. Reviewers frequently mention that the crew or estimator inspected the roof closely and designed the system with care before installation. Representative review excerpt: "Inspected the roof carefully (unlike other estimators, he climbed up on the roof to check it out), designed a fine system, cheerfully accommodated several of our late change requests, did..."

Strong installation quality. Several reviews describe the workmanship as solid, with the project completed cleanly and the final system set up well. Representative review excerpt: "Perk Solar did a great job of designing and installing solar panels."

Site conduct concern. One reviewer reports a loud argument in the front yard during the first day of work, which stands out as a negative site-care complaint. Representative review excerpt: "First day on the job the crew got in a screaming fight in our front yard, using obscenities."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support8.1/10

This is one of PERKSOLAR’s strongest areas in the review set. Reviewers often say systems are performing well after turn-on and that the company remains helpful with troubleshooting, monitoring, and post-install support.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Strong post-install performance. Reviewers say their systems are running well after installation and that the results have matched expectations over time. Representative review excerpt: "Our system is now up and running in optimal condition and he did the same for my father in law."

Helpful troubleshooting after turn-on. Some customers describe the team as hands-on when monitoring or equipment issues came up after the project was complete. Representative review excerpt: "He quickly sent techs out to resolve an issue with my equipment malfunction and even informed us that the issue was due to the equipment itself and coordinated the installation..."

Rare service-related complaint. A small number of reviews indicate dissatisfaction with post-install experience, but these comments are uncommon relative to the overall praise in this category. Representative review excerpt: "First day on the job the crew got in a screaming fight in our front yard, using obscenities."

Bottom line: Reviewers most often describe PERKSOLAR as clear in its proposals, responsive during the project, and strong on installation quality and post-install support. The main cautions are occasional complaints about follow-through, timing, and isolated site-conduct issues, but those concerns appear limited relative to the overall review set.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (33 Google reviews averaging 5.0 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 Perksolar

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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2013
47
'14
61
'15
71
'16
28
'17
25
'18
31
'19
34
'20
37
'21
45
'22
64
'23
29
'24
25
'25
4
'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 Perksolar

What do customers say in Perksolar reviews?

We analyzed 75 substantive published customer reviews of Perksolar in full. The company's Solar.com Installer Score is 8.3/10, 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 Perksolar installed?

Perksolar appears as installer of record on 507+ 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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