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SolarCraft‎

Solar Panels

About us

SolarCraft, a certified Green Business has been providing Solar Electric, Solar Pool Heating and Solar Water Heating services including consulting, design, installation, monitoring and maintenance since 1984. SolarCraft has installed more than 5,000 solar energy systems in California with over 1.5 million square feet of solar panel surface area, saving customers more than $7 million annually and preventing production of more than 28,000 tons of greenhouse gases every year. SolarCraft's management team has over 80 years of combined experience providing specialized solar expertise for residential, institutional, commercial, winery customers.

Business highlights

41 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Solar electric, pool heating, and solar hot water design, installation,maintenance and repair. Residential, commercial and agricultural applications.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.67 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
71%
4
14%
3
14%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.4
value
4.9
professionalism
4.4
responsiveness
4.3
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-7 of 7 reviews

Jon B.
04/2017
5.0
solar panels
  + -1 more
SolarCraft was easy to work with and schedule. Their tech came out once to assess the inverter problem & they handled communication with the inverter manufacturer support rep. A replacement inverter was shipped out to SolarCraft, and a second appointment set up for another tech to install the new replacement inverter covered under my warranty. SolarCraft only charged me for the 2 service calls. Very reasonable, their techs were very personable and knew their stuff. Excellent customer service.
Description of Work: Warranty service on a residential PV solar inverter problem. SolarCraft responed to assess the problem.

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

Lawrence G.
04/2016
5.0
solar panels
  + -1 more
Zach Schlabach was extremely helpful and flexible, as well as being highly responsive. He provided quotes on removing and reinstalling the system from 2002, as well as providing a quote to upgrade the system, bring it up to new codes and make it more efficient. We elected to go with the updated system. He was extremely responsive and helpful, coordinating with the roofing contractor, returning multiple phone calls and emails promptly and making sure all the work was done as quoted while we were away. He was a pleasure to work with!
Description of Work: Removed old solar system and coordinated with roofing people. Installed new solar panels, inverter and conduit. Coordinated with Town building inspector.

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
$16,000

Pam J.
08/2014
5.0
solar panels
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Slick and professional. Great returns on electrical output now.

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

Mike R.
10/2011
5.0
solar panels
  + -1 more
See above
Description of Work: Installed 26 solar electric panels on my roof with Enphase converters; interacted with PG&E, and city for applications, and permits. Communication was outstanding, and the job was completed to my satisfaction. It's currently working great!

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
$22,000

Jim S.
04/2011
5.0
solar panels
  + -1 more
Overall, the job was done very well. They were very professional and prompt.
Description of Work: They installed solar panels for our entire building.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Daniel M.
01/2011
3.0
solar panels
  + -1 more
They did a great job with the installation, but a week later it started leaking. A year later is was leaking like crazy from 3 different places. When they came out they tried to charge me for things I had fixed myself. They did replace it and they charged me for it. There were also wiring problems but I'm an electrician so I fixed it myself. I told them about it so when they came out the guy didn't do anything and then charged me for it anyway. I called the company to tell them I fixed it myself and asked why he was charging me for it. They apologized and said they'd take it off the bill, but that's pretty unethical. They charge in 15 minute increments, the first 15 minutes is $75. They tried to charge me $175 but we negotiated. I have to trust him that they are doing an honest job, I had someone working up on the roof who let me know it was leaking. I think they need to be straight forward about the warranty. They told me I had a 5 year warranty, but I didn't read the fine print and apparently it's not on the work. I have to call and ask them what the warranty is on. If you call them out it takes them 2 weeks to get out here.
Description of Work: SolarCraft‎ installed solar heating in my pool.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
4.0

$75

Daniel M.
08/2009
4.0
solar panels
  + -1 more
The solar heating company messed up the wiring. The guy who came out didn't do the job on the controls very well. He didn't screw down the terminals properly so they shorted out and fried my timer. The overall experience was fine. The price was very good.
Description of Work: Solarcraft‎ came out and installed solar heating in April.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,500

    Contact information

    8 Digital Drive, Suite 101, Novato, CA 94949

    http://www.solarcraft.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

    Insured

    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

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    Service Categories

    Solar Panels

    FAQ

    SolarCraft‎ is currently rated 4.6 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

    SolarCraft‎ accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, SolarCraft‎ offers free project estimates.
    Yes, SolarCraft‎ offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, SolarCraft‎ does not offer a senior discount.
    No, SolarCraft‎ does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, SolarCraft‎ offers warranties.
    SolarCraft‎ offers the following services: Solar electric, pool heating, and solar hot water design, installation,maintenance and repair. Residential, commercial and agricultural applications.

    Contact information

    8 Digital Drive, Suite 101, Novato, CA 94949

    http://www.solarcraft.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