Solar X Window Film Systems is an authorized 3Mâ„¢ Window Film Dealer. Led by our president and industry veteran, Jim Nardone, we have proudly provided high quality window film solutions to homeowners and businesses in the Houston and Texas Gulf Coast Region since 1973.
Solar X offers 3Mâ„¢ Sun Control Window Films, 3Mâ„¢ Safety & Security Window Films, and 3Mâ„¢ Fasaraâ„¢ Decorative Window Films for both homes and commercial buildings. We have installed window film for over 50,000 satisfied home and business owners from Galveston to Huntsville.
No matter how small or complex, we have the resources, expertise and experience to tackle any window film project.
Description of Work: Company was very responsive to my small job. Jim sent Rick right over to see if he could match the film on two glass window pane replacements. Jim found a pretty good match. (The existing film has been on my windows for 15 years) They are willing to do the work, but the price is a little high for two panes of glass. I'm considering it.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ela W.
04/2014
5.0
window tinting
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unknown
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Solar X Window Film Systems
We are glad you are happy with your purchase of 3M window film. We stand ready if you ever need us again, or if your friends need film. Our referral program gets you and your friend $50 if they also purchase film. Thanks again for choosing Solar X
khalil S.
05/2013
5.0
window tinting
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Great job. Great price.
Description of Work: I had some front windows tinted, so they looked natural, but actually protected furniture from fading. They rock.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
vinod L.
08/2012
4.0
window tinting
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Good
Description of Work: Did a good job but had time to get an appointment for estimate as the sales team missed my appmt almost twice.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Response from Solar X Window Film Systems
thanks for choosing us, even though it didn't start out too smooth. As a sidenote, the salesman who missed your appointments is no longer with us. We strive to give the best in customer service. If you have any needs, please call me directly. we have a referral program that helps you out if you have a customer for us that buys film. thanks again, Rick Carter Sales Supervisor
Frank Richard A.
08/2012
5.0
window tinting
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It was great. They kept their appointment and everything was great.
Description of Work: They did window tinting on my home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Patrick C.
08/2012
5.0
window tinting
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They did a good job. It has dropped my energy bill by about 10% which is a big deal with my home. They were very efficient, quick, and the guy did a good job.
Description of Work: They put sunblocking film on a lot of windows.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Cynthia G.
08/2012
5.0
window tinting
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It was great. The film really does help. They were on time, did what they said they were going to do, and did a great job.
Description of Work: They put in solar film on a window.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$299
Flint H.
08/2012
5.0
window tinting
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It was a great job. They provided very good work. The tinting definitely helps. He did a perfect job. He let us know sometimes the film can bubble but it did not.
Description of Work: They put the 3M film on our windows so it is glare free. They put different variations of tint on certain windows depending on the sun intensity and area of the home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Edwin J.
07/2012
4.0
window tinting
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No problems
Description of Work: installed film to reduce heat from direct sun on one sliding door.Did not install film on another bedroom windows because the additional cost would have been $400.The $200 paid would only do one sliding door.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Yusuf O.
06/2012
5.0
window tinting
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As expected. The salesman was prompt, courteous and knowledgeable. The estimate was several hundred dollars less than the other two estimates we had obtained. The installers were not as neat and detail oriented as another company (with a higher estimate) we had used earlier but they were also prompt, courteous and knew what they were doing. They cleaned up after themselves. The difference between the two installations was slight gaps at the edges of the windows. The gaps are very small, about a millimeter wide at most. The trade off was the lower cost and we had expected some reduction in quality so it was not upsetting.
Description of Work: We had two large windows approx. 10 ft x 8 ft and 10 ft x 6 ft and four normal kitchen windows. The salesman came by and measure the windows and helped us select a tint that would help us with heat issues in both rooms, and gave us an estimate. After we confirmed our order, the installers came out and installed the film on the windows.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300
Jim F.
05/2012
5.0
window tinting
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The Solar-X estimate was substantially lower than an estimate by another company. We had the film applied only to certain windows, so there were not quite enough square feet to qualify for the Angie's List discount. Solar-X gave us a partial discount anyway. We had to wait about 2 weeks, during which questions arose, but the Solar-X representative always answered his cell phone quickly while on other jobs and took the time to answer our questions. He was quite flexible, making one or two changes in our order almost to the day of application.The work went well, took about 3 hrs, looks good. Clean-up was good. It is too soon to say if there might be any long-term problems, but Solar-X included a warranty.
Description of Work: Applied sunlight-protectant film to 8 windows.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$975
Phillip M.
11/2011
5.0
window tinting
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Salesman came over when promised, we went over my concerns and what I wanted, he made several suggestions, and even recommedend the cheapest solution, which is the one I picked. the installers showed up within 2 days, they showed me the film, explained to me hot to care for it, and completed a proffesional installion, they cleaned up after themselves, the job went very well, and i would recommed them to anyone.
Description of Work: Tinted 7-8ft French doors and 1- window with 3M film
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$750
Response from Solar X Window Film Systems
I was the salesman for your job. I try to be on time for my calls. Glad i was on time to see you. We strive to have a consistent level of customer service from the first phone call to the installer saying goodbye.If you have anyone you can refer us to for film work, we offer a referral fee for completed installations! Thanks again for the work. If I can be of assistance in the future, don't hesitate to call. Rick Carter
Anthony B.
09/2011
4.0
security windows, window tinting
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The salesman came out to the house on the agreed time and date. We toured the house, he measured the windows and gave me some observations. We then talked about the film. He noted that the sunny sides of the house already had solar screens and suggested that I go with clear film since my intention was safety/security. He never attempted to convince me the solar screens should be scrapped in favor of tinted film, I thought that was excellent. He gave me the estimate in writing, told me what time of lead time he needed to assign a crew, and said they would get the whole house completed in less than a day, and didn't charge me for the two smaller windows for cleanup of former tint. I called about four weeks later and scheduled a time. On the install date, I had to call the office to find out the time the crew would arrive, most home workpeople I have used usually leave a message the day before or call you in the morning of the day the work is scheduled, always a nice touch. The crew arrived on time, two installers. I walked them through the house so they could see the work to be done. They got to work right away with little noise or fuss. They methodically worked their way through the house doing all the windows. In the Bedroom I had to take down the shades and drapes, and when done they put them back. They bagged all the plastic they peeled off the film to be stuck on the window, laid absorbent cloth on the window sills to catch the water used to install the film. When done they removed all the waste instead of trying to put it in my trash. One installer filled me in on when the 3M written warranty would arrive, gave me instructions on what to expect over the next 45 days and cautioned me about cleaning the film until that time period had passed so that all the moisture between the film and window had evaporated, and encouraged me to call if there were any questions or issues. After they left I did a tour through all the windows and found some strips of plastic film on the ground. I found that one small window in the bathroom had not been done. I called the office and they promptly turned the installers around who came back and were apologetic and did the remaining window. Later, I found more small strips of film on the ground, which concerned me as the film is sharp (both installers had cuts and were bandaids when done) and I have a small, inquisitive dog that excels at finding things like this. I also discovered that the frame around the glass in the back door that had to be removed to install the film did not have all the screws put back in, and there were some large paint chips scattered on the floor (see above about dog). While I am not surprised that removing a painted in frame would end up with chips, I would expect either them to be cleaned up or it brought to my attention. I also found one of the windows where they had unlocked it and raised it to make it easier to install the film had been closed, but not re-locked. The install on the windows looks precise and clear, with no loose ends or flaws. Overall it went well and I am satisfied. The installers were efficient and prompt in completing the work, and they were methodical on the install and did it to very tight tolerances consistently. I would have given and "A" had not the window been left unlocked, the frame left with uninstalled screws, and the assorted plastic strips and paint chips at the backdoor had not happened. I would recommend that anyone doing such work do a completion walk-through before the installers leave.
Description of Work: 3M's best clear Safety/security film on all windows and door windows except the front door. This included the removal of old film tint and adhesive on two smaller windows. The front door has a stylized clear cut glass window that can't have film installed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,800
Cynthia P.
12/2009
5.0
window tinting
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I spent $700 for the job. They were fine. The guy came out and gave me the estimate on time. They came out a couple of weeks later to do the actual work. I had scheduled an appointment. They put the film and the work was fine. I thought that their price was expensive; but I hadn?t called anybody else. I'll definitely use them again in the future.
Description of Work: I used Solar X, two months ago. They put window films on my French doors.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
Laura B.
07/2008
5.0
window tinting
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After looking at the job they determined that window tinting would not help on the majority of my windows. Apparently tinting keeps out sun which helps reduce glare and temperature. Well these windows do not get direct sun, they are located under a patio enclosure. He did recommend tinting the one kitchen window. I appreciate the fact that they did not try to sell me something I did not need. I had another company quote me before them and they were going to install tinting on all window that would be over 2000.00. I highly recommend them for their honesty, integrity, and service.
Description of Work: Came out to give estimate on tinting 7 large windows and a large kitchen window.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$195
VIRGINIA G B.
10/2007
5.0
window tinting
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Nardone is the owner and he uses film from 3M.
Description of Work: They put film on the windows to strengthen them and cut out the sun
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$660
Response from Solar X Window Film Systems
Thanks for buying your film from us. If we can be of any help in the future, don't hesitate to call. your salesperson is no longer with the company. Feel free to ask for me. Thanks, Rick Carter Sales Supervisor
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Service Categories
Window Tinting,
Windows - Safety & Security Film,
Energy Efficiency Auditing,
Window Treatments
FAQ
Solar X Window Film Systems is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
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
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Solar X Window Film Systems accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Solar X Window Film Systems offers free project estimates.
No, Solar X Window Film Systems does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Solar X Window Film Systems does not offer a senior discount.
No, Solar X Window Film Systems does not offer emergency services.
No, Solar X Window Film Systems does not offer warranties.
Solar X Window Film Systems offers the following services: 3M Prestige Window Film, window tinting, safety and security films, graphic & design films, residential and commercial window treatment, blinds & roller shades.