Updated: Nov 11, 2025
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Novato, CA, 94947
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Solar Gain West LLC
Solar Gain West LLC, (Owned by: Ken Riley) holds a Electrical, General Building license and 2 other licenses according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 119 ranks in the top 1% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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Solar Gain West LLC Contact Information
Phone Number: (760) 409-9154
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Solar Gain West LLC
Quality
119
99th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Solar Gain West LLC has a BuildZoom score of 119, which places them above 99% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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16 projects
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2025 |
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12 projects
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2024 |
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15 projects
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2023 |
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4 projects
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2022 |
Our building permit records indicate that Solar Gain West LLC has worked on at least
47.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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4 projects
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New Constructions |
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39 projects
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Solar installations |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Solar Gain West LLC mostly works on
solar installation
and new construction
projects.
Pricing
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4 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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2 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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3 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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2 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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8 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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7 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $550,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Edgeconnex new 271.15kwdc/240kwac rooftop photovoltaic system installed via load side tap on existing 4000a switchgear
Valuation:
$550,000
Permit #:
592408
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,750
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Scope of work to include: install (n) 447kwdc/320kwac commercial rooftop photovoltaic system interconnected as a line side tap at (e) service switchgear
Valuation:
$419,384
Permit #:
2025 125630 CI
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,230
Permit Type:
Manufacturing
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of 130.35 kw roof mount photovoltaic system w (237) modules (2) 60.0 kw inverters (2) 125a photovoltaic breakers (1) 300 kva transformer and 1200a fused air conditioning disconnect. it is connected to the existing 3000a main service panel/3000a main service breaker via line-side tap. this permit covers photovoltaic systems located on hotel roof. photovoltaic systems locat... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BD-PVT-25-00638
Status:
issued
Fee:
$904
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
*solar under pvc-2024-00001* installation of (5) new solar canopy structures in the parking lot
Valuation:
$833,901
Permit #:
BC-2025-00002
Status:
final
Fee:
$31,922
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Er installation of 253kwdc photovoltaic canopies with (2) 50kw inverters and (2) 36kw inverters. poi is a line side tap on existing 120/208v service. ( 500 000 valuation )
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BD-PVT-25-00637
Status:
triage
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
*canopies under bc-2025-00002* installation of 618.2 kw dc solar photovoltaic system on rooftop and (5) new canopy structures in parking lot - trelleborg health rev: layout change rev2:as-built rooftop solar module layout revised layout numbering revised to reflect the same numbers as the structural set
Valuation:
$1,689,504
Permit #:
PVC-2024-00001
Status:
final
Fee:
$9,317
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Er installation of 253kwdc photovoltaic canopies with (2) 50kw inverters and (2) 36kw inverters. poi is a line side tap on existing 120/208v service
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BD-APP-25-00420
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Will be shutting down for power kill at 8am. will be ready to turn back on between 330-430pm. have been working with mr. panella on this site. this is a primary service which does not require pge to shut down. thank you for your time. || permit description: installation of new 999.85 kw dc photovoltaic solar panel system roof and ground mounted
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BP23-07403.INSP01
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install 73kw roof-mounted photovoltaic solar system - 201 modules and two inverters
Valuation:
$316,207
Permit #:
BP21-03948
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,920
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Meter release and final for solar || permit description: installation of (n) roof mount photovoltaic solar system 281.60 kw
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BP24-03079.INSP01
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install new roof mounted 252.73kw (dc) photovoltaic photovoltaic system
Valuation:
$652,727
Permit #:
BP24-05497
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,623
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of (n) roof mount photovoltaic solar system 281.60 kw
Valuation:
$643,738
Permit #:
BP24-03079
Status:
final
Fee:
$3,067
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of 243.95kwdc roof mounted photovoltaic solar system
Valuation:
$622,060
Permit #:
BLD2024-05316
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,507
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Photovoltaic canopy installation with a line-side interconnection revision includes moving (36) modules to the rooftop
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD24-1444.R01
Status:
complete
Fee:
$546
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of 130.35kwdc rooftop photovoltaic with (2) 60kw inverters. poi is line side tap at existing 120/208v service
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BD-APP-25-00421
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building q- installation of (241) modules 338.15kw dc roof mounted photovoltaic solar array
Valuation:
$852,847
Permit #:
B23-0360
Status:
final
Fee:
$724
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Homes for the eld...
Building n- installation of 340kw dc roof mounted photovoltaic solar system (545) modules
Valuation:
$857,001
Permit #:
B23-0359
Status:
final
Fee:
$725
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Homes for the eld...
Building l- installation of 295.35kw dc roof mounted photovoltaic solar system
Valuation:
$743,472
Permit #:
B23-0358
Status:
final
Fee:
$686
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Homes for the eld...
Installation of a new roof top & canopy photovoltaic system
Valuation:
$2,487,536
Permit #:
BP22-01137
Status:
final
Fee:
$10,927
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
3.6kw solar photovoltaic system and 0gal solar wh system (water heater installed null). installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar panel system 3.6 kw dc. all supply side connections main breaker change-out and/or panel upgrade will require a second inspection. carbon monoxide & smoke alarms required. reference crc sections r315 & r314 water conserving fixtures are required to be... see more
Valuation:
$14,978
Permit #:
RES-2325347
Status:
final
Fee:
$402
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 1010308 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Electrical, General Building |
| Business Type | Ltd Liability |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of September 2025.
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License Not Verified
| License # | 5408 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Fontana |
| Type | Contractor |
| Business Type | Ltd Liability |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of January, 2018. Check the current license status of Solar Gain West LLC with the The City of Fontana, CA
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Inactive License
| License # | 1010308 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Oceanside |
| Type | Contractor |
| Business Type | Ltd Liability |
- According to the City of Oceanside, CA, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed. If this is your business, please update your license status.
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119
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | National Fire Insurance Company Of Hartford |
| Insured up to | $1,000,000 |
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Rli Insurance Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | New York Marine & General Insurance Company |
141
Permits
- Building permit records show that Solar Gain West LLC has worked on 141 permitted projects.
Solar Gain West LLC Employees
CS
Craig Douglas Stager
Rmm
JR
John Erick Reusche
Rme
KR
Ken Riley
Owner
RB
Roman Andrew Black
Manager