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Solarquest Reviews

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

292verified installs in California utility records*
6recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2013first year in county records
8.4/10Solar.com Score · 71 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for Solarquest

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 71 substantive published Solarquest review texts across every platform and measure what customers actually report. Not a survey. Not a sample. Never for sale.

Solar.com Installer Score

8.4/10

Synthesized from 71 substantive customer review texts (73 published reviews collected).

Google 5.0★ · 40 reviewsYelp 4.9★ · 33 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.7.7

37 reviews speak to this · 36 praise · 1 complaints

Price TransparencyHow well the final price, financing terms, and incentive guidance match what customers were led to expect.7.1

9 reviews speak to this · 9 praise · 0 complaints

CommunicationHow reliably the company keeps customers informed and answers questions across sales, installation, and service.7.8

42 reviews speak to this · 40 praise · 2 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.7.7

37 reviews speak to this · 36 praise · 1 complaints

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

38 reviews speak to this · 37 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.7.6

14 reviews speak to this · 13 praise · 1 complaints

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

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Where Solarquest 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 County292620135.6 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.

Solarquest 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 Integrity7.7/10

Reviewers mostly describe SolarQuest’s sales process as clear, tailored, and helpful. They frequently say the company explained system options and expected outcomes in a way that made the proposal feel aligned with their home and goals, with only one complaint-style review in the evidence set.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clear, tailored proposals. Reviewers say the sales process often felt consultative rather than pushy, with explanations that helped them understand how a proposed system could fit their needs. Representative review excerpt: "Joe explained my SDG&E bill to me and described what I could look forward to if I upgraded my system."

Helpful system guidance. Some reviewers report that SolarQuest pointed out upgrade paths or system eligibility details they had not heard from others, which made the proposal feel more complete. Representative review excerpt: "SolarQuest was the only one of the three that advised my current Enphase system could be eligible for a Legacy discount to upgrade my microinverters to the newer models."

Rare complaint note. A small number of reviewers describe dissatisfaction with how a claim or dispute was handled after the fact, but that pattern is uncommon in the category evidence. Representative review excerpt: "The pool solar company encouraged us to file a claim against Solar Quest and even offered to provide us with a written statement and pictures to back up our claim..."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency7.1/10

Feedback on pricing and financing is generally positive. Reviewers say SolarQuest was upfront enough to make the final cost easier to understand, and some mention rebate or incentive timing and upgrade options being explained clearly.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Cost felt understandable. Reviewers say the final cost and financing details were usually presented in a way that reduced uncertainty during the purchase process. Representative review excerpt: "In the end, the costs were about the same and I now have a solar battery added with an efficiency upgrade to my current solar system."

Incentive timing explained. Some reviewers report that SolarQuest flagged eligible upgrade paths or incentive timing details that helped them make sense of the overall value of the project. Representative review excerpt: "SolarQuest was the only one of the three that advised my current Enphase system could be eligible for a Legacy discount to upgrade my microinverters to the newer models."

Process support on pricing. A few reviewers describe relief in having the company handle much of the coordination, which made the financial side of the project feel less overwhelming. Representative review excerpt: "As someone coming into the while adventure not knowing that much about the process it was a huge relief to have Joe handle basically everything."

Communication & coordination

Communication7.8/10

Reviewers overwhelmingly describe SolarQuest as responsive and easy to coordinate with. They often mention timely callbacks, clear updates, and hands-on project ownership, while the limited complaint evidence suggests occasional communication breakdowns can happen.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Responsive follow-up. Reviewers repeatedly say Joe and the team answered calls, emails, and texts promptly and stayed engaged through the project. Representative review excerpt: "Several months later, when I was interested in upgrading, Joe met with me in person multiple times and was responsive to calls, emails, and texts, to answer my questions about..."

Hands-on coordination. Several reviewers describe direct, personal involvement that helped keep questions and project details organized from start to finish. Representative review excerpt: "Joe was friendly, honest, communicated well and work was done as promised."

Rare communication complaint. One review in the evidence set describes a strongly negative experience tied to communication and support after a problem arose, but that appears to be an outlier relative to the broader pattern. Representative review excerpt: "The pool solar company encouraged us to file a claim against Solar Quest and even offered to provide us with a written statement and pictures to back up our claim..."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability7.7/10

Most reviewers say SolarQuest kept projects moving on schedule and handled permits and activation without major delays. The category is strongly positive overall, though there is one complaint-style review describing a serious schedule-related issue.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Permits and activation on time. Reviewers say some projects moved from start to finish quickly, including plans, permits, and system activation within a relatively short window. Representative review excerpt: "From start to finish including plans and permits, my solar panels were up and running in under 60 days."

Follow-through on visits. Others describe multiple site visits before, during, and after installation to keep the job moving and verify everything was working properly. Representative review excerpt: "He came out to my house multiple times, both before installation and during/after to make sure things were working well."

Rare delay complaint. One review describes a substantial delay and a problematic project sequence, but that complaint pattern is limited in the evidence set. Representative review excerpt: "2 weeks ago (9 months after I chose the WRONG solar company) I was having some electric work done in my house when the electrician cut into the drywall to..."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship8.2/10

Reviewers generally praise SolarQuest’s installation quality, professionalism, and cleanup. They most often describe crews as efficient and careful, with only one complaint-style review raising concerns about roof damage handling.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Professional installation. Reviewers say the installation crews were efficient, professional, and generally delivered a finished system that met expectations. Representative review excerpt: "Joe and his team were incredibly professional and efficient while installing my solar system."

Careful project execution. Some reviewers describe a smooth rooftop solar or battery installation experience with good day-to-day conduct on site. Representative review excerpt: "Overall a very pleasant experience working with Joe, I’d recommend him to anyone looking to install rooftop solar."

Damage concern to note. One review reports concerns about roof tile damage and how it was addressed afterward, but this appears to be uncommon relative to the broader set of positive workmanship feedback. Representative review excerpt: "Solar Quest had tried to cover up the damage by spray painting the broken roof tiles and brackets to match our roof."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support7.6/10

Post-install feedback is mostly positive. Reviewers say systems are producing as expected and that SolarQuest has been willing to troubleshoot issues after commissioning, although one complaint-style review describes a problem after a system was relocated.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Production and follow-up. Reviewers say their systems were working well after installation and, in some cases, producing more electricity than before. Representative review excerpt: "We are very happy with our system’s update and can see we are producing more electricity to meet our needs."

Post-install troubleshooting. Some reviewers report that SolarQuest stayed in touch after turn-on and came back to resolve issues such as connectivity problems. Representative review excerpt: "At first sign of problems with wifi connection, Joe came by to troubleshoot and resolved the problem immediately."

Relocation-related issue. One reviewer describes a negative experience after a system was moved, which suggests service outcomes can vary once work extends beyond the original installation. Representative review excerpt: "This was the system that had been relocated by Solar Quest and which we had not had any issues until the day it was moved."

Bottom line: SolarQuest’s review profile is broadly positive, with especially strong marks for workmanship, communication, sales clarity, and schedule reliability. Price transparency and post-install support are still favorable, but they show a slightly higher share of concern than the strongest categories. Complaints appear rare in the overall evidence, and most reviewers describe a hands-on, responsive project experience.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (40 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 Solarquest

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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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 Solarquest

What do customers say in Solarquest reviews?

We analyzed 71 substantive published customer reviews of Solarquest in full. The company's Solar.com Installer Score is 8.4/10, 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 Solarquest installed?

Solarquest appears as installer of record on 292+ 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.