Treepublic Solar

Choose Treepublic for your solar project! They are a great, honest, reliable, hard-working, professional company and you will not regret your decision. Read on for more details.

We are the type of family that does lots of research before choosing any type of contractor. We spent months researching solar systems and installers, had at least 6 in-person meetings with various installers (large and small), asked for personal recommendations from friends, and went to our local City Hall to ask which installers and systems they liked (Enphase was our choice and we like it very much).

We decided on Treepublic because of recommendations from friends and because of our experience with Vladimir (sales) and Omar (company owner). We couldn’t be happier with their expert teamwork. During the planning and budgeting of our project, Omar and Vladimir proved to be honest, knowledgeable and responsive (they always took our calls or called back quickly). They were patient with our many (many) questions and really wanted us to get the system that would serve our needs best. You can tell when you meet with Treepublic that their heart is in their work and that these are good people who strive for great customer satisfaction.

When the job got started, we found that Treepublic’s installers were also professional, polite, eager to help and experts at their craft. We have a mid-century home with an open wood beam ceiling with a slanted concrete tile roof, and so install was particularly difficult and anxiety-inducing. With Treepublic, the install was done perfectly. Everyone we met from electricians, stucco installers, panel installers seemed have the same great attitude and were a pleasure to work with. Shady, Noel, Luis and so many others (sorry to not have a list of names) were stand-outs who we’d have back to work at the house anytime!

The true test of a contractor is in how they respond when issues come up. Whenever issues came up with our solar install (they always occur on any large project- ours had to do with supply issues because of the pandemic), we were always communicated with and told exactly what was going on before any decision was made. We were given options for solutions and never felt in the dark about what was happening. There were also many other moments during our project that showed what a great company Treepublic is. Because we had a complex install, Omar (the company owner) came to our home during the install and during the day the permit inspector was at the house. We didn’t even ask him to! This shows his dedication to the work and definitely helped to make sure that all went smoothly. Shady stayed at our home late to make sure we understood the Enphase App and use of the system (we’re not great techies here) and got the system up and running same-day so we did not have to wait to begin using it. Noel and the roofing team took great care to not damage any roof tiles and replaced a few that were cracked – even though we were unlikely to have noticed that without them telling us. Everyone went above and beyond!

All companies have cultures. Treepublic’s culture is one of positive energy and eagerness to do great work. They are passionate about solar. Treepublic is a middle-sized company that seems like it is growing fast, which is no surprise given their level of customer service. We felt reassured that Treepublic has done many single-family installs (like ours) and many other large installs (our home looks at their huge array of solar panels on the local high school). We wanted a company that was big/successful enough to be around for the next 10+ years and also not so large that we wouldn’t get any personalized service. Treepublic is that company! Grab an appointment with them as soon as you can!

Also, we were all surprised about how great we felt about the solar panels once they were installed and running. Watching your home power itself on the app, while helping the environment while reducing your costs AND being prepped for an emergency outage is amazing! So glad that Omar and Vladimir recommended the Enphase system with I8 micro-convertors and batteries. For us, the Enphase system does so much more and is more safe than other systems.

Ok so here goes a review that will probably sounds FAKE however I can assure you I am a real customer of Tree Public and you are welcome to come to my house to see their work! Long story short, I initially found TreePublic on Yelp but then continued to do some additional online research about them. They had GREAT reviews from everyone so I had them bid on my project (one of many bidders) and their response time was by far the best of the best and their pricing came in VERY FAIR AND REASONABLE however their customer service, respect for the customer, attention to detail, and overall feeling of confidence that they give to the customer, I was happy to hire TreePublic! The owner Omar, personally spent his time with me both during the sale process and especially during the installation and AFTER SALE process. I felt super comfortable with Omar and his installation crew. His installers were the cream of the crop in terms of the quality of their work and their attention to detail. They accidentally broke more than "just a few" concrete tiles on our roof during the installation process and went out of their way to not only tell me about them and what happened, but also to get my permission to replace them...ALL OF THEM! I am SURE that this "customer service gift" costs them thousands of dollars in both material and time to reinstall new ones however NOT once did Omar EVER call me with that inevitable "bump" in price due to "excessive broken tiles". After this happened I knew that I was dealing with a really honest guy in Omar!

Bottom Line: Consider me a friend of yours...who's advice and referrals you totally trust... and I told you about TreePublic when you was talking about installing solar panels. They are the "Amazon/Nordstroms" in customer service in the solar business around Los Angeles/Ventura. I am not a fake reviewer, I'm not related to Omar, I wasn't paid a penny (except given a good deal to start with) for this review. You can see my profile as I review lots of different business and have been doing so for years. This review is 100% legit and I strongly recommend TreePublic to anyone looking to add solar panels to their house including back-up batteries.

This is my review on Treepublic, who did install my solar panels. I will keep it short for those who are just browsing and will go more into depth at the end for those who are interested.

Before I chose Treepublic, I did a lot of research about the process and interviewed no less than a half dozen installers before deciding to go with Treepublic. My advice is to always get multiple bids as it will give you more confidence in which company you choose. This is what I’ve told my friends to do and they always come back to Treepublic. Here are my reasons for going with TreePublic.

1.Best price per kWh
2.Responds to emails in a timely manner
3.NABCEP- more on this below
4.Very clean, no mess
5.Trustworthy
6.Bonded, Licensed, Insured
7.Answered all my questions
8.Quality work- more below
9.City Inspector comment, “These guys did a nice job.”
10. Only installer whose fleet are electric cars.

At the end of the day, this was a very easy process that required nothing on my part. For those of you who want more detail, please read below. Numbers correspond to each other.

1. When getting your bids, you should find that most of them are in the same general price range as they are factored by your energy consumption. This allowed me to narrow my picks down to three installers. At the end of the day, Treepublic was the best. But price alone was not my reason for choosing them.

2. When narrowing down to my final three, Treepublic was the only one that I could count on to respond to my email requests and questions. All other installers send a sales person to give you a bid. With Treepublic, you get Omar, the owner of the company. So you know your bid doesn’t have to meet any other approval. And here’s why:

3. Omar is NABCEP. This stands for North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners. Whichever company you go with, your system will be designed by one of these registered individuals. Since Omar is one and the owner of the company, this will help stream line the installation process. To get certified is a very difficult process. From my research, I discovered not only that this test is more challenging than the general contractors take, but I also found one example of a lawyer who claimed is was more difficult than his bar exam. NABCEP even has a website where they list everyone who is licensed to design the systems. You will find Omar on it. AND REMEMBER THIS: Ask your sales person if they are NABCEP qualified. Most probably won't know what you are talking about. I even had one company confirm that the sales person I was dealing with was certified, when in fact I had the list in front of me and they weren't on it. They out right lied to me so I immediately dropped them from consideration. Do not let any installer put panels on your roof unless someone who is NABCEP qualified who designs your system. Just check the website for the list of names.

4. Treepublic did more than I expected in neatness. No mess was left behind. They even matched the paint of my house to the conduit. And everyone will have conduit running to your electric panel.

5. This aspect emerged after dealing with other installers. i.e. See reason 3.

6. Self explanatory. It’ll be in the contract.

7. During my interview with Omar, I had a list of questions that I wanted answered. Two hours later and with Omar’s patience all my questions and concerns were answered, I knew right then and there that I had the installer that I wanted to use.

8. Another reason I chose Treepublic was their reputation and for the quality of their work. All their yelp reviews are stellar. While other installers offered me discounts if I gave them a favorable review, Omar informed me they don’t work that way. I like this integrity. Also, at the end of all my interviews, I asked all the installers the same question, “Why should I pick you over everyone else.” The answers varied from “we have the best prices”, to “we've been doing this for years”, to “we have great reviews”. Treepublic’s answer, “we get called to fix the other installers mistakes”.

9. Before you can turn on your solar panel system, the city will come out to inspect and sign off on the work. When they came to my house the inspector said to me unsolicited, “these guys did a really nice job”. That was a nice bonus.

10. When taking bids, the prospective installer should come to your house. I ask you to check out the vehicle they're driving. Treepublic uses electric cars. While other installers might be roofers who put up solar panels, Treepublic is a solar company who believes in the philosophy of being green.

If you’re reading this and looking for a solar installer, then I was in your shoes just a few months ago except I went through this twice. So, this testimonial is very emotional and raw. I’m not getting paid to write this nor am I getting a discount on my solar installation. I am just so happy that I chose Treepublic the second time around. I even volunteered to make a video testimonial because I was so grateful for their service and installation.

Having been unceremoniously dumped (fired) by the first solar company I signed with, I had to find a new solar company to complete an abandoned, in process, main panel upgrade and then begin installing my solar panels.

To be sure, my project was not easy: I wanted to replace my roof, and I had to brace my chimney, and I wanted to run the solar electrical conduit through my attic. I had roofers, HVAC people working on furnace ducting removal, chimney repair folks, and solar installers to coordinate.

I will admit I am a picky and detail-oriented person. But why is that bad, when the house belongs to you? In my search for a new solar company, I looked at the reviews (number and rating), at, the Buildzoom BZ score, the number of projects, the number of permits, their average project size, and their profile. I knew I wanted a company that had solar installation and roofing offered together. But what really sold me on Treepublic was their description, and the wording in their reviews. Treepublic seemed to genuinely care about every customer, and they seemed to specialize in cleaning up other people’s solar messes. Sure, Treepublic doesn’t have a huge warehouse but don’t let that dissuade you. It is the people that matter the most in your solar installation – the installers and the management. That is where Treepublic is truly the hidden diamond. They are hands on with the owner working at your property as well as the office folks. The installers are super professional – they care about your house and the job they are doing.

When I met with Omar, the owner, I told him I was very picky, and I fretted over every detail. He said, “no problem.” I described how I wanted the inverters and the power equipment for the solar panels to be installed in a small area on the side of my house. Omar had to work around an already installed new main panel, as well as upgrade the existing breaker box (per the direction of the Building and Safety Inspectors). What he crafted as a solution was truly a work of art. I am thrilled with the layout. It passed the inspection, and Omar was even able to rearrange the planned layout of the solar panels to accommodate more panels and even change the type of panels at the last minute to accommodate my desire for a sleeker look from the street. You should see what they did in my attic, for the electrical conduit run. Amazing! None of this would have happened with that other solar company.

Don’t be misled by the number of review alone, and the overall review rating. As I later found out, those ratings can be “manufactured” by various financial incentives to ghost owners and even dissatisfied owners.

You will be happy you went with Treepublic. I am.

PERFECTIONISTS!!

I had a great experience with my chosen solar company, Treepublic. I had my system installed a couple of months ago and I thought it was great idea in saving time using a satellite image for an initial appraisal. But the real show starter for me was when the salesperson got up on the roof to check its physical ability to support the solar install. Challenge! Try finding a solar salesperson who will actually get up on the roof?
What really impressed me was the complete openness of the salesperson who told me upfront there would be a period of time before any real progress since the structural and engineering drawings took time to prepare. Treepublic’s rep also offered me the opportunity to come and see other installs underway by Treepublic so I could see the process, at different stages, of installing solar on a home’s roof.
I live in a gated community with a Home Owners Management company. As is often the case there were the usual frustrations caused by delays and paperwork requirements. These delays never came from the solar company, Treepublic.
With the patience of Job, Treepublic took each and every one of the HOA's “requirements” and tailored a solution custom to our home. The only visible piece of electrical conduit was color coded at the top where it passed through the white eves of the house roof. Indeed, nothing but that one skinny, color coded, electrical conduit, part way down an outside wall, reveals the fact that solar had been installed. The electrical components also had to be placed completely out of site, inside the garage. Even then, the internal electrical conduit was color matched to the wall color inside the garage.

Hey it's your roof, pick who you like to install your solar, but since you have to listen to the solar pitch anyway, at least talk with Treepublc. These guys really knows their stuff.

Starting with the first meeting with Omar (the owner) to the conclusion of installing our solar system, we had very pleasant experience with Treepublic. We were looking for a good quality system and clean professional installation within the stated time frame and this is exactly what we got.

Treepublic installed 30 LG 305W panel system, a total of 9.15 KW (enough for our house based on our electric consumption),30 Enphase IQ6PLUS micoinverters plus all necessary electronic and WiFi equipment. Our existing electric panel (125 Amp) had to be upgraded to (200 Amp) as well and a new one got installed by Treepublic. We are very impressed by how ecstatically pleasing the solar panels look on our roof and all boxes on the wall – we can’t even tell apart the new stucco around the new electric panel from the original stucco.

All steps of the project, survey, design/engineering, permitting, installation, system monitoring setup, as well as electric system upgrade went smoothly - all done by Treepublic without any involvement on our part. The all black LG panels blend very well with our roof’s grayish tiles. Treepublic even painted all electric conduits to match the color of the tiles on our roof.

Our system is up and running and are truly happy we are generating our own power. We can monitor the quantity of electricity our solar system is producing every day. In fact, production is represented by a nice clear graph on our cell phone Apps. Also, we can see the total production of the day in KWh which is updated every 15 minutes.

We found Omar to be very knowledgeable and easy to communicate with. He seems to know his business very well and spent enough time with us to explain the project and answer all our questions. We have had several projects in our home and we can easily say that our experience with Treepublic was stress-free and very satisfactory.