Sattler Solar Inc.

I was considering going solar on my house so I started the long process of getting quotes from reputable companies. A friend highly recommended Sattler Solar, who did their system, so they were on my list. I contacted Sattler Solar and the next day the owner, Eric Sattler showed up. This is a good start. He asked me several questions about my future usage, roof etc. and explained the process then hopped on my roof. He had some test equipment that showed the amount of shading my roof would get at different parts of the day/year. He inspected my electrical box and in a short time before he left, he gave me a verbal quote with options from two very good solar panel manufacturers. Later that night, I received an email with both quotes which had options which I could add onto them (adding 1 additional panel to be way oversize and it would fit great). After securing several other quotes from companies who sent out sales guys, not an owner/experienced solar engineer like Erik, it was clear Erik was my guy. 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). Things moved quickly. He answered all my questions (I am an engineer and had lots of what ifs). He is very organized at every phase. Only 1 week later he had permits in hand and did the install. He met the delivery truck with his 2 vans at my house at the exact time he scheduled with me. It was comforting to know the owner of the company and his full licensed electrician who has done over 700 service panel upgrades were part of the team on my roof along with 2 other very smart/respectful guys. They all had masks on for COVID safety. In 2 days they had installed a huge system, 21 panels, the new solar box etc.! There was not one piece of trash anywhere including in my trash cans. Every detail was perfect. Thy moved my Dish network dish and repointed it with no issues to avoid any shading it would have caused on the panels. They sealed the old holes and even painted the conduit on the roof to match the roof and painted the conduit to match the stucco down the side of my house which was mostly hidden behind my rain gutter. They fixed a couple issues in my electrical box, not related to their work in any way. The city inspector came out and I heard him say this was a perfect install, no issues, everything clean and tight, thanked them for leaving the new additional ground rod exposed. In less than 3 weeks I have working solar, with monitoring on every panel so I can see the output etc. I have receipts, warranties (25 years direct from Panasonic), SDGE signed contract for them to buy my electricity for 20 years etc. I look forward to submitting my receipts at tax time and get that 26% tax credit by the feds. I am VERY happy with the Sattler Solar, they are all very honest and open about everything.

Sattler Solar handled my solar project from end to end. Erik talked through with me what I was looking for, analyzed my usage and recommended a system to meet those needs. He handled the plans, permitting and even working with my structural engineer to ensure that everything was ready to go and sign offs were received with the inspector. He was professional, friendly and punctual throughout the whole process and I could not be happier with the result. I highly recommend Erik and Sattler Solar and would use them again.