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Sunfire Construction Reviews

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

421verified installs in California utility records*
28recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2021first year in county records
8.2/10Solar.com Score · 236 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for Sunfire Construction

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 236 substantive published Sunfire Construction review texts across every platform and measure what customers actually report. Not a survey. Not a sample. Never for sale.

Solar.com Installer Score

8.2/10

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

Synthesized from 236 substantive customer review texts (273 published reviews collected).

Google 4.9★ · 255 reviewsYelp 4.3★ · 18 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.7.4

51 reviews speak to this · 47 praise · 4 complaints

Price TransparencyHow well the final price, financing terms, and incentive guidance match what customers were led to expect.6.7

25 reviews speak to this · 21 praise · 4 complaints

CommunicationHow reliably the company keeps customers informed and answers questions across sales, installation, and service.7.2

66 reviews speak to this · 58 praise · 8 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.7.1

52 reviews speak to this · 47 praise · 5 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.8.6

85 reviews speak to this · 83 praise · 2 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.7.7

8 reviews speak to this · 8 praise · 0 complaints

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

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Where Sunfire Construction 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.
Riverside County2311820218.8 kW1.3%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
San Bernardino County99620218.9 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Los Angeles County37220217.7 kW5.4%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Orange County37120218.0 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
San Diego County17120224.8 kW5.9%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.

Sunfire Construction 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 Integrity7.4/10

Reviewers mostly describe clear, helpful sales conversations and proposals that set expectations well. A small number of complaints say pricing or terms changed after the process started, so the overall pattern is positive but not uniform.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Helpful early guidance. Many reviewers say the sales team explained the program clearly, shared useful information, and made them feel comfortable moving forward. Representative review excerpt: "Deanna had a lot of good feedback and 'industry 411' When im ready im definitely coming back to Sunfire!"

Included scope and value. Some customers report that the proposal matched what was delivered, including items like permits and other related work being included in the price. Representative review excerpt: "We obtained several quotes, and everything was included in the price - permits and stucco work too."

A few pricing changes. A small set of reviews says the final numbers changed after initial discussions and that added charges were not clearly explained up front. Representative review excerpt: "After moving forward, the office suddenly changed the numbers and increased the price with additional charges that were never clearly explained in the beginning."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency6.7/10

Most reviews on pricing and financing are favorable, with several customers describing no-cost work or bundled items that were appreciated. Still, the complaint pattern centers on price changes after the process began, so this category reads as positive-to-mixed.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Perceived value and no-cost items. Reviewers often describe favorable pricing outcomes, including free work or items they say they did not expect to pay for. Representative review excerpt: "The other contractor wanted me to pay for permits, but I'm so happy I choose this company it was completely free !"

Billing benefits mentioned. Some customers point to strong bill outcomes after installation and speak positively about the overall financial result. Representative review excerpt: "I wanted to wait at least 4-5 months to review and my system has been performing optimally (most months no electrical bill!) The Sunfire team is very professional and I..."

Price increased after contact. The main complaint is that the price reportedly rose after office involvement or after the customer had already moved forward. Representative review excerpt: "The technician gave us one price, but once the office got involved the price suddenly became much higher."

Communication & coordination

Communication7.2/10

Reviewers frequently praise communication that stayed organized from start to finish, with staff keeping customers updated and handling coordination tasks. The recurring complaints involve missed callbacks, slow replies, and breakdowns between office and field teams.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Kept informed throughout. Many reviewers say staff communicated consistently during the project and answered questions quickly. Representative review excerpt: "Communication was excellent throughout the project, they kept me informed every step of the way and were always quick to answer any questions."

Hands-on office coordination. Customers also mention office staff who tracked permits, provided updates, and helped coordinate outside scheduling details. Representative review excerpt: "Arlene in the office was amazing, she kept me updated throughout the whole process, handled the permits, coordinated with Edison for the meter spot request, and was always quick to..."

Slow responses reported. Some reviewers describe delayed callbacks, ignored emails, and having to do much of the follow-up themselves. Representative review excerpt: "Calls were not returned on time, emails were ignored, and we constantly had to follow up ourselves."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability7.1/10

Most timeline reviews are favorable and describe work that moved along on schedule or with clear expectations around permits and inspections. The main downside is that a handful of customers report long delays, missed appointments, or inspection-related setbacks.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Process explained in advance. Reviewers say staff explained the sequence of installation, inspections, and finish work ahead of time so the timeline was easier to follow. Representative review excerpt: "Christina let us know the process in advance to install,removal, 3 inspections,to repairing the wall/ painting to finish!"

On-time project pace. Several customers describe the work as fast, on time, or handled with clear guidance through each step. Representative review excerpt: "Sunfire construction was good fast and on time installing me a brand new and FREE electric panel it looks really good works wonders with a connector for a electric car..."

Delays and missed appointments. A smaller set of reviews reports months of delays or missed appointments before work was completed. Representative review excerpt: "After 8 months of missed appointments, delays, excuses, and poor communication, I have completely lost confidence in this company."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship8.6/10

This is one of the strongest categories in the review set. Customers overwhelmingly describe professional crews, solid installation quality, and good cleanup, with only rare complaints tied to inspection or finish-up issues.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Professional install crews. Reviewers frequently describe the installation crew as professional and say the finished work looked good. Representative review excerpt: "As far as the install crew they did a beautiful job installing and doing the stucco around the electrical box and all of it was no cost to me!!"

Good cleanup and finishing. Customers also mention that the team handled related wall or stucco work and left the area in good shape. Representative review excerpt: "Christina let us know the process in advance to install,removal, 3 inspections,to repairing the wall/ painting to finish!"

Rare inspection-related concern. A small number of reviews mention an installation step that needed to be revisited after inspection feedback. Representative review excerpt: "Nice workers but they installed the electrical panel and called for an inspection inspector told them to go ahead and put the paper and lathe in then call for another..."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support7.7/10

The post-install review sample is small, but it is consistently positive. Reviewers report strong system performance, responsive follow-up, and a willingness to return after the initial job was finished.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Strong early performance. Several customers say their systems performed well after installation and described favorable first bills or production results. Representative review excerpt: "I wanted to wait at least 4-5 months to review and my system has been performing optimally (most months no electrical bill!) The Sunfire team is very professional and I..."

Follow-up after completion. Reviewers also report that the team came back to check on the work and make sure everything was in good shape. Representative review excerpt: "Great company, came back out and made sure everything was good during the first rain we’re super on top of cleaning the area they worked in and very professional"

Bottom line: Sunfire Construction’s review profile is broadly positive, with especially strong marks for workmanship and generally good results on communication, scheduling, and sales clarity. The main caution is pricing transparency, where a small but recurring set of reviews reports price changes or added charges after the process began.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (255 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 Sunfire Construction

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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2021
84
'22
204
'23
90
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24
'25
5
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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 Sunfire Construction

What do customers say in Sunfire Construction reviews?

We analyzed 236 substantive published customer reviews of Sunfire Construction in full. The company's Solar.com Installer Score is 8.2/10, 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 Sunfire Construction installed?

Sunfire Construction appears as installer of record on 421+ 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.