West Seattle Natural Energy only employs the best installers and electricians. Our eight- person team is comprised of full-time and on-call employees who share the highest standards of excellence. This camaraderie is especially evident when the WSNE staff unites to donate time, skills and materials to great causes such as Master Builders Ramp-a- thon.
We maintain a sterling reputation of 100% Customer Satisfaction by employing an honest sales force, setting manageable schedules and delivering premium quality installations. Every employee on our team delivers every single day. By anticipating common installation issues and fully educating our customers, we guarantee jobs that have no frustrations, no bait and switch — and no financial surprises. Additional contact names - Keith Hughes & Ryan Hughes. Additional phone numbers - (206) 423-5064. Additional emails - ryan@westseattlenaturalenergy.com & keith@westseattlenaturalenergy.com.
Business highlights
17 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Residential and commercial applications - design, installation and maintenance of solar pv, solar hot water & small wind systems.
Friendly repairman, who was knowledgeable and efficient.
Description of Work: They honored the warranty that was given to me from the original owner of the house!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Susan C.
01/2017
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Very well. They identified a problem we had not been aware of: part of the roof was rotted. They recommended a roofer who was prompt, reasonable, and efficient, and they installed the solar panels quickly after that. They took care of inspections and all the bureaucratic work that sometimes makes for headaches. Not only would I recommend them to friends--I already have!
Description of Work: Solar panels installed on our garage.
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
$14,000
Jeremy K.
11/2016
2.0
solar panels
+ -1 more
There was only one minor issue with installation which they were able to resolve in a few weeks. The bigger issue is that the amount of solar production that I have gotten for the first year has been about half of what they had estimated(9.5 instead of 18). This makes the recoup of the investment go from something like 10-12 years to more like 30. I have tried to contact them to understand where the issue has come from and they are not responding. I would definitely not recommend this company based on their apparent inexperience or dishonesty with regard to how much power you will be getting from the installed system.
Description of Work: Installation of solar panels
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0
$42,000
Mark P.
02/2016
5.0
solar panels
+ -1 more
crew arrived per schedule. Very professional, nice, neat installation with no snags, crew polite, respectful and like able.
Description of Work: Replaced electrical service panel and installed 24 solar panels.
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
$33,000
Dagmar C.
02/2016
5.0
solar panels
+ -1 more
Ordered and installed solar collectors on my roof in very few days including electrical connections & inspection.
Description of Work: Install 9 pv solar collectors (previously installed 16 collectors total 25).
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
$9,000
Mark P.
01/2016
5.0
solar panels
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Great service. Knowledgeable employees and meticulous workmanship.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Glenda B.
10/2015
3.0
solar panels
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Installed a wind generator as adjuct power but it has never worked and they haven't been able to get it to work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0
$30,000
Susan C.
10/2015
5.0
solar panels
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: West Seattle Natural Energy had already installed a solar array on our house, and we were so happy with the results that we had another, smaller array, put onto our garage to power the tools and other electrical things in the garage. They did what they said they would do, within the price they originally gave us. We are happy with their work, and will gladly recommend it to others.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Stephen W.
10/2015
5.0
solar panels
+ -1 more
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Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Joshua W.
07/2015
5.0
solar panels
+ -1 more
The WSNE was amazing, their knowledge of the products, placement, HOA engagements and years of experience added to the overall positiveness of the entire process. Unfortunately due to a very specific HOA blocker, we were unable to close the deal. I have decided to sell the house, and will be contacting WSNE for a solar installation as soon as a new location has been selected.
Description of Work: WSNE Performed an exhaustive review of the options for a Solar array.
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
Chris C.
07/2015
5.0
solar panels
+ -1 more
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Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$21,000
Stephen W.
12/2014
5.0
solar panels
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: West Seattle Natural Energy, LLC, installed twenty-four 280-watt SolarWorld solar panels on my roof, along with a new electrical panel inside my home, and got it all hooked up in a single day, with a few hours of follow-up electrical work on the next day. The crew of five IBEW electricians and installers worked hard, were pleasant to be around, and really knew what they were doing! This was an amazing process to watch! I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome!
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
$23,700
Susan C.
12/2014
5.0
solar panels
+ -1 more
They're experienced and they know what they were doing not only in terms of putting a physical installation but in working with the local government and in stirring us through the various tax breaks that we can get. They were not the lowest cost but it was still pretty good. They're always here when they said they would be.
Description of Work: We had complete solar panels installed by the folks from West Seattle.
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
Lawrence W.
08/2014
5.0
solar panels
+ -1 more
They were great. They came the day before Labor Day and put the mounting brackets on my roof. On Labor Day they actually got everything installed and actually working. They had an electrician come and wire them in to my panel that day. By the end of the second day, everything was operational and I was getting electricity. It is a family business. There were 5 of them that actually did all of the work. They had it all set up and did the work in a day. They did a real good job. The other companies that I called were actually a little higher for what they were doing but the prices change so fast, it is hard to tell. They practically came the very next day after I called them. They came right away at the time they said they would be here and they were very quick about getting the job done. They were neat. I may actually use them to put a wind turbine on.
Description of Work: They put my solar panels up and did all the hook ups. They also did all the coordinating with the local utility.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$26,000
David K.
08/2014
5.0
solar panels
+ -1 more
It went well. They finished quickly and efficiently. The work looks good. It passed the city's inspection and has performed well since it was installed in March, 2013. We are receiving $940 rebate from City Light this year, which will be applied to next year's electric bill. We could have cash if we prefer. Our electric bill for May and June was $1.42. We are very satisfied with the system. We may even install more panels since there is more room on our roof.
Description of Work: Installed twenty four solar panels and system to run them.
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
John P.
07/2014
5.0
solar panels
+ -1 more
This little company's quality of everything especially labor and courteousness is impressive, especially Ryan Hughes, the guy in charge of actual work. They took care of everything including permitting, rebate homework, communications with PSE for net metering and state inspection. Contract simple and easy to understand. I produce over 4 KwH annually, use about 60 percent of it, and receive a PSE rebate of about $2,000 every September for what I send to the local grid. All equipment has worked flawlessly, though Power One should update its little power monitor technology which has been surpassed by vendors' stuff. Customers want to show off what they're creating. No-hole rack mounting remains solidly glued to shingles. Inverter testing cycle has never shown a single error.
Description of Work: Designed an installed 20-panel, 4MW system with Silicon-Energy (Marysville) panels and Power One inverter.
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
$39,000
Cindy Peyser S.
09/2012
5.0
solar panels
+ -1 more
I am totally impressed with this company, I highly recommend them! Their no-nonsense approach to quotes made it easy to understand the costs and return on investment. Both the info on their website and what was explained to me and put on paper was just right -- enough to explain, but not overwhelming on detail or options. They recommended the equipment combination they beleive is the best quality, value, and technology based on their experience. Plus I am confident I got an excellent price -- which made all the difference for me. When I first called for a quote, they responded with a site visit, gave me a firm price, and sent me the contract to review very quickly (within a few days), and were willing and able to accomodate my schedule for the installation (the next week!). I shopped around quite a bit before deciding on West Seattle Natural Energy. I have had site visits and have requested quotes from several companies and non-profits over the last couple of years. With others it often took weeks just to get a quote. These experts gave me so many options at wildly varying prices (all being too expensive!) and somehow as a novice I was supposed to decide on an option. And then it might be months before the installation could actually happen -- or some unknown time frame. Do you see why I was so impressed with West Seattle? The installation crew was great! They were mosly big guys who looked kind of tough, but they were really sweet, friendly, and respectful. They showed up a little earlier than scheduled, and got done earlier than scheduled. No damage was done to the yard or anything in the process. Later I asked a manager from my roofing company to inspect the roof to make sure there wouldn't be any problems with leaks because of the solar installation. He was really impressed with the solar installation. He said in his 30 years experience looking at roofs, this was one of the best PV installation jobs he had ever seen! He said no roof tiles were disturbed at all. After West Seattle NR recommended this particular combination of panels, inverters, etc, my electronics-major techno-geek husband spent a day researching the specs on the equipment and comparing it to other options out there. He was convinced it was the best combination of equipment available today, and said he wouldn't have wanted anything else. We love being able to monitor the productivity of the PV system from our iPhones! It's great for sharing our joy with friends and family! :-)
Description of Work: Installation of grid-tied solar electric system on house roof with net-metering, including PV panels installed on south and west sides of the roof, micro-inverters, and production meter. They did all the installation work in one day, and they took care of all permits, net metering paperwork, inspections, and set-up of the internet monitoring and reporting system. All we had to do was sign the paperwork and watch the show.
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Service Categories
Solar Panels,
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FAQ
West Seattle Natural Energy LLC is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
West Seattle Natural Energy LLC accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, West Seattle Natural Energy LLC offers free project estimates.
Yes, West Seattle Natural Energy LLC offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, West Seattle Natural Energy LLC does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, West Seattle Natural Energy LLC offers emergency services.
Yes, West Seattle Natural Energy LLC offers warranties.
West Seattle Natural Energy LLC offers the following services: Residential and commercial applications - design, installation and maintenance of solar pv, solar hot water & small wind systems.