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Sattler Engineering Reviews

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

466verified installs in California utility records*
53recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2016first year in county records
8.5/10Solar.com Score · 53 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for Sattler Engineering

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 53 substantive published Sattler 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

8.5/10

Synthesized from 53 substantive customer review texts.

Google 5.0★ · 30 reviewsYelp 5.0★ · 23 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.7.5

19 reviews speak to this · 19 praise · 0 complaints

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

13 reviews speak to this · 12 praise · 1 complaints

CommunicationHow reliably the company keeps customers informed and answers questions across sales, installation, and service.8.1

32 reviews speak to this · 32 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.7.5

21 reviews speak to this · 21 praise · 0 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.8.2

32 reviews speak to this · 32 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.8.3

18 reviews speak to this · 18 praise · 0 complaints

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

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Where Sattler 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.
San Diego County4535120165.8 kW0.0%See county ranking →
Orange County13220178.9 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.

Sattler Engineering 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 consistently describe the sales process as clear, thorough, and well aligned with project expectations. They often say the proposal was detailed and included needed costs and tasks up front, which helped reduce surprises later.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Detailed, all-inclusive proposals. Reviewers say the quote process was comprehensive and upfront, with important costs and tasks included in the proposal. Several noted that this made it easier to understand the project scope before moving forward. Representative review excerpt: "Sattler Solar was very competitive and included every cost and task in the quote so it was all inclusive (SDGE contract and hookup fee, deal with the nightmare city)."

Thorough planning before signing. Customers describe the team as professional and careful in its project review, including site visits when needed to confirm feasibility and expectations. That thoroughness appears to have supported confidence in the proposal stage. Representative review excerpt: "Therefore it was very important to me that companies do a site visit along with the quote, to be sure the project would be executable, and that I understood the..."

Professional, low-pressure sales experience. The feedback in this category is uniformly positive. Representative review excerpt: "We started looking into solar about three years ago and had met with many other more prominent companies in the area and by far Sattler was the most professional, thorough..."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency6.9/10

A small number of comments point to added out-of-pocket expenses tied to the broader project, so this category is positive overall but not without some caution around total cost expectations.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Upfront pricing details. Reviewers say the quote process was clear about what was included, which helped set expectations around the final price. Some specifically mention that the proposal covered multiple project-related costs and fees. Representative review excerpt: "Sattler Solar was very competitive and included every cost and task in the quote so it was all inclusive (SDGE contract and hookup fee, deal with the nightmare city)."

Pricing overall value. The overall tone in the reviews is favorable on transparency. Representative review excerpt: "I was worried they will charge us extra because we were late and I was also worried they may not be able to file the paperwork on time."

One review notes extra third-party cost. A minority of feedback mentions an additional electrician-related expense outside the main solar installation, which suggests buyers should confirm the full project scope and any related costs. This was the only complaint pattern surfaced in the category evidence. Representative review excerpt: "The only thing I had to find was a solar panel to connect my grid to which had to be done by an electrician (expect to pay about $2k for..."

Communication & coordination

Communication8.1/10

Reviewers give SATTLER ENGINEERING strong marks for responsiveness, follow-through, and project coordination. Many say the team communicated clearly during installation and later service needs, which helped keep the process on track.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Responsive throughout the project. Customers repeatedly describe the team as professional and responsive, with good handoffs during the project. The feedback suggests the company stays engaged rather than leaving customers to manage the process alone. Representative review excerpt: "They have been: professional, responsive, and did great work on my roof!"

Clear updates and monitoring support. Reviewers also mention that the company set up app-based monitoring and used it to stay on top of performance issues. That support appears to extend beyond the initial install. Representative review excerpt: "UPDATE: My Sattler Solar system has been working flawlessly until a few days ago 1 panel was under producing (I noticed on the app Sattler set up for me)."

Fast coordination on service issues. When customers had problems, reviewers say the company quickly dispatched a technician and moved warranty work forward. That kind of follow-through is a recurring strength in the feedback. Representative review excerpt: "They had a tech out and a warranty claim with a new inverter on the way within days (at no cost to me)."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability7.5/10

Reviewers generally describe the company as dependable on schedule, permits, and inspection-related steps. Comments highlight on-time arrivals and efficient paperwork handling, with no material complaint pattern in this category.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

On-time install execution. Reviewers say crews arrived when expected and completed work efficiently. The install timing is described as straightforward and well managed. Representative review excerpt: "The install team showed up on time, were courteous, very knowledgeable about the product and completed the install in under six hours."

Permit and paperwork handling. Customers report that the team helped obtain permits and supply the materials needed to keep projects moving. That support appears to have reduced delay risk for reviewers. Representative review excerpt: "Erik and Vanessa both helped to make plans, obtain permits, and supply all materials for my ADU project."

Inspection process described positively. One reviewer describes a smooth inspection with no issues noted at the site. That suggests the company’s scheduling and preparation were adequate for the job. Representative review excerpt: "The city inspector came out and I heard him say this was a perfect install, no issues, everything clean and tight, he thanked them for leaving the new additional ground..."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship8.2/10

Reviewers consistently praise the quality of the installation work and the crew’s professionalism on site. Comments also point to careful handling of roofs and clean finishes, with no significant complaint pattern in the evidence provided.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clean, professional finish. Customers describe the finished work as neat and professionally done. Several say the installation looked clean once completed. Representative review excerpt: "Work was expertly done and the finish was very clean and professionally looking."

Crew professionalism on site. Reviewers report that installers were courteous and knowledgeable while completing the work. The site experience is described as efficient and respectful. Representative review excerpt: "The install team showed up on time, were courteous, very knowledgeable about the product and completed the install in under six hours."

Care with roof and reinstallation work. Some reviewers specifically mention careful handling of roofs and later removal/reinstallation work. That suggests attention to site care beyond the initial install. Representative review excerpt: "Daniel was a professional installer, and I loved the care he took with by brand new roof!"

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support8.3/10

This is SATTLER ENGINEERING’s strongest category in the review set. Reviewers describe solid system performance, app monitoring, and fast post-install support when service needs come up, with no complaint pattern in the evidence provided.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Systems reported working well. Reviewers say their systems have continued producing as expected after installation. Some mention monitoring through an app as part of ongoing performance tracking. Representative review excerpt: "UPDATE: My Sattler Solar system has been working flawlessly until a few days ago 1 panel was under producing (I noticed on the app Sattler set up for me)."

Quick warranty response. When issues arose, customers report that the company handled warranty claims promptly and arranged next steps within days. That responsiveness appears to extend into post-install service. Representative review excerpt: "They had a tech out and a warranty claim with a new inverter on the way within days (at no cost to me)."

Helpful service for existing systems. Reviewers also say the company helped diagnose and recommission existing solar systems when the original installer could not be reached. This suggests a strong service orientation after the initial sale. Representative review excerpt: "He gave me 3 options, and helped me recommission an existing system with new panels."

Bottom line: SATTLER ENGINEERING’s review profile is broadly positive, with especially strong marks for communication, workmanship, and long-term support. The main caution in the evidence is pricing transparency, where most feedback is favorable but one review notes an additional outside cost, so customers may want to confirm full project scope and related expenses up front.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (30 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 Sattler Engineering

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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2016
17
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17
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33
'19
27
'20
62
'21
88
'22
127
'23
43
'24
47
'25
7
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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 Sattler Engineering

What do customers say in Sattler Engineering reviews?

We analyzed 53 substantive published customer reviews of Sattler Engineering in full. The company's Solar.com Installer Score is 8.5/10, 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 Sattler Engineering installed?

Sattler Engineering appears as installer of record on 466+ 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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