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Urban Design

Solar Panels, Energy Efficiency Auditing

About us

Urban Design is the premier residential, commercial, and agricultural solar contractor in Northern California specializing in custom solar designs and installs. Based in Chico, Urban Design prides itself on being in the forefront of renewable energy and construction projects and offering the latest technologies from Hanwha Q Cells, REC Solar, LG Electronics, Canadian Solar, SolarEdge, and LG Chem. Making the decision to invest in solar is more than just committing to making the world a better place; you’re also making an economically smart decision for you and your family. We will work with you to not only get the most energy efficient system for your home but also to find the best financing as well as state and federal refunds for you! When you go solar you reduce your electrical bills from the second it’s installed and savings will continue to grow as the years flow. From grid-tie solar arrays to off-grid arrays, from roof mount to ground mount, patio covers to carports, Urban Design is here to help find the best solution for you and your home.

Business highlights

18 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Residential Solar, Commercial Solar, Agricultural Solar, Roof Mount Solar, Ground Mount Solar, Carport Solar Mount, Custom Patio Covers for Solar, Metal Shop Buildings, Battery Backup Systems, Home Standby Generators, Solar Design, Solar Estimating, Solar Plans, Permits, and Solar Interconnect Paperwork.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.02 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-2 of 2 reviews

James J.
11/2015
5.0
solar panels
  + -1 more
The project was done professionally from start to finish. Took about a week including inspections and waiting for concrete footings to dry.Crews showed up on time, were personable and displayed pride in their work. They kept us informed about what was going on and asked us when there were options we might want input on. The job site was kept clean. They even put excess concrete in shovel-sized piles so they could remove them the next day. When a conflict arose with the concrete company, they volunteered to come in for a delivery at 4:30-5:00 am (in the dark!) to keep the project on track. Electrical conduit in the garage was installed unobtrusively. They upgraded the electrical panel without additional cost (even though that could have been an extra charge per the contract). The drywall removed during the upgrade was replace/repaired and even painted! (Looks better now than it did before.) The lead installer was a great supervisor...getting the best out of his crew with a coaching management style ensuring a happy staff while listening to their suggestions and honing their skills. We found that very impressive, probably contributing in no small part to the outstanding job. If forced to recommend how they could improve: Warranties and installation manual for inverter were a little slow in coming. We would recommend Urban Design Solar without reservation to anyone considering "going solar."
Description of Work: Designed, provided and installed 5.5 KW ground mount Photo Voltaic solar panel array (20 panels).

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$27,000

Lynn W.
01/2012
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
My parents In-laws house had water damage from an overflowing toilet that caused extensive damage to 4 rooms.Urban Design was the second bider on the repair - restoration job. Their price was significantly less then the original estimate. They were prompt, professional and respectful. They were able to complete the job while the my inlaws were visiting out of town family over Christmas. They came home to a house that did not look like there was ever any damage. Urban Designs worked over the holiday to make this all happen on time and within budget.
Description of Work: After water damage:Repair and replace dry wall, paint, finish carpentry and carpet. Tile counter top. Finish plumbing i.e. Setting toilets, faucets, and sink.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000

Response from Urban Design
Thanks, I am so glad we could help your parents. It was a pleasure working with your family. Thank you for the positive review! -Sean

    Contact information

    2260 Park Ave, Chico, CA 95928

    http://www.urbandesignsolar.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured

    Licensed*

    Trade License Number
    893826
    Trade License Locale
    California
    Trade License Authority
    CSLB
    Trade License Expiration
    04/30/2021

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Solar Panels,
    Energy Efficiency Auditing

    FAQ

    Urban Design is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Urban Design accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
    Yes, Urban Design offers free project estimates.
    Yes, Urban Design offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Urban Design does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Urban Design does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, Urban Design offers warranties.
    Urban Design offers the following services: Residential Solar, Commercial Solar, Agricultural Solar, Roof Mount Solar, Ground Mount Solar, Carport Solar Mount, Custom Patio Covers for Solar, Metal Shop Buildings, Battery Backup Systems, Home Standby Generators, Solar Design, Solar Estimating, Solar Plans, Permits, and Solar Interconnect Paperwork.

    Contact information

    2260 Park Ave, Chico, CA 95928

    http://www.urbandesignsolar.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM