American Sentry Solar

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Updated: 01 November 2023
Installer

Installing solar since 2008

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4.79 from 188 Reviews

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Breakdown of consumer reviews

Sales Process

4.7

Price as quoted

4.8

On schedule

4.8

Installation quality

4.7

After sales support

4.7

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Cbh14799 | Bel Air, Maryland | 11/16/2023

Outstanding!

Bel Air, Maryland - So, I have gotten 5 estimates for solar panels for my home. I decided to go with American sentry solar because the estimate process was straight forward, they answered all my questions and did a good job at explaining the County/State/Federal Solar incentives that would apply to my project (plus they are local to me). The project was quick and again straight forward. This is the timeline of my project: 09/22/23- Started the paperwork- contract/permit/Loan etc. 10/04/23- Site planning visit- (electric panel and roofing system inspection) 10/25/23- System Install – Took about 4 hours – (The crew was outstanding) 10/31/23- Local Government (County Permit Inspection) 11/15/23- Power Company updated power meter to be compatible with the system. 11/16/23- System in full Operation I like being able to see what the system is producing to include the system status and what each solar panel is producing with the Enphase enlighten App. Now the wait to see the effects to my energy bill begins and I will update in the future. Overall, I’m very happy with the whole project and would recommend the American sentry solar team.

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Latest bad review thumbs down

Sara | Elkton, Maryland | 02/07/2023

Aggressive sales, Extreme Price

This company runs on high pressure sales tactics and over inflated prices. Their strategy is to corner you in your house, presenting their offer as extremely marked down (45k to 35k) with sales incentives that are available if you sign up right now. After signing their contract, I got competing bids from other companies and received quotes of 22k for the same exact KwH set up for my house with higher quality panels. A.S.S. also dodged my questions about the cost, and radio silenced me when I decided to cancel my contract within my legal window. I would not recommend this company at all. Please do your research and get a wide variety of quotes before moving forward with a solar project.

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J. A. Chunglo | Felton, Delaware | 11/01/2023

Outstanding Service and Support

From the initial phone call through the installation of our system, everyone we dealt with was very knowledgeable and professional. They made the entire process very easy and painless. I would highly recommend American Century Solar!

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Ryan | Hanover, Pennsylvania | 10/04/2023

We have had a great experience with American Sentry Solar. Customer service has been great. All of our questions and concerns were answered and addressed in a timely fashion. Communication about the process was amazing. We are looking forward to seeing what our new panels can do! Thank you to everyone at American Sentry Service!

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Kathy | Towson, Maryland | 09/12/2023

From great to good

We replaced our roof and installed solar panels at the same time. Installation was well organized and efficient. A window screen that was accidentally torn during installation was fixed within the week. We went from great to good when the electrical panel failed inspection twice. Both times an electrician was out the next morning and had it fixed in 10 minutes, but it takes at least 2 weeks to get the county inspector back out, so we had an extra 4 weeks of electric bill, and frustration. ADBuilders paid our additional electric bill.

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Nana | Wilmington, Delaware | 07/31/2023

Excellent Service

Everyone that worked for this company was very helpful. They all completed their work quickly and well. I have not had any important problems. When their equipment told them that a cell was not working they immediately came and fixed it. I am so happy with the service provided by this company that I have already asked them to do some other work for me.

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??????????????????????? | Fallston, Maryland | 07/16/2023

Initial visit

I was very happy with the prestation and thought it look like what we were looking for. We signed a contract then.

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My Solar Panels | Reisterstown, Maryland | 05/18/2023

My case: combination of the House and Ground installation

Difficult case but job done perfectly. The service is outstanding and absolutely reach my expectation.

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David K | Wilmington, Delaware | 05/09/2023

Great experience, beginning to end.

I had an excellent experience with American Sentry Solar. The initial estimate with Jonathan Solovey was honest and straightforward. The installation team consisting of Casey Bottiger, Matt Tennis, Matt Tobin, Kevin Dawson, and Chad Williams, was very professional and friendly. They worked well and efficiently installing my system in under 6 hours explaining what they were doing and answering any questions I had. The final system is functioning and looks great. I'm extremely pleased with my entire experience with American Sentry Solar.

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Cindy vickers | Annapolis, Maryland | 04/26/2023

Financing of solar power

My decsion to go solar was made easy through easy financing with no out of pocket expense. The American Build team continues to assist through the process.

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Mitchell Bennett | Joppa, Maryland | 12/31/2022

Customer Service

The team that came in to do my install was very kind and worked efficiently throughout the day. There was one electrical mishap that was not caught during the install. A neutral wire was cut to a lighting circuit. I called the project manager and they came right over the next day and fixed it. I am confident that if I ever need them for anything in the future, they will be there for us.

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Chuck S. | Middletown, Delaware | 11/20/2022

Going solar has been easier than we had imagined!

Our experience with American Sentry Solar were surprisingly stress free! Honestly, when it comes to solar installations, I was skeptical solely due to hearing about a co-worker’s horror story about how an installation caused water leaks due to roof damage. Then there were the legal actions to hold the solar company responsible for damages. However, we are pleased to state this was by far NOT our experience. American Sentry Solar staff and technicians took care of all documentation to include completing the state grant paperwork, initiating the process for us to receive our Solar Renewable Energy Tax Credits (SERC), providing supporting documents for our HoA application, and requesting a new electrical interconnect meter from Delmarva Power. We had our consultation with a sales consultant, Jonathan, within a few weeks of scheduling the appointment. He was very polite and gave a good introduction about American Sentry Solar and the steps involved in their solar installation. The process began with a review of our electrical consumption to determine the panel configuration suitable to our situation. Next, we talked about cost, and quite surprisingly solar ownership is very doable once federal SERC tax credit and state grant funding are factored into the purchase. Completing an on-the-spot financial application was fast and easy. Even though we decided to pursue the solar installation, we were offered several days to review the provided documents about cost, materials, and the overall investment. A site inspection was performed by Gailan who explained what our installation would entail and answered all our questions. On the day of the installation, I had to work, but the solar foreman, Casey, explained what he and his team were to do, which took less than 4 hours to install 14 panels then run conduit and wiring through the attic into a junction box on the opposite outside wall from the house circuit pane. Throughout the installation they were very polite and respectfully. In fact, Casey took time to speak with me on the phone to answer any questions I had, particularly about how the panels were mounted to roof. I was surprised to hear they didn’t drill holes in the roof. Casey explained the mounting system and even provided a sample of a mounting bracket. The installation is finished and we are very pleased with the outcome. The panels blend in nicely with our roof shingles. The interesting part is we can monitor our electricity production via a phone application as well as what we are drawing in from the power company. Going solar has been easier than we had imagined! Chuck & Yvonne S.

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Service types


Residential solar - Grid tied

Commercial solar - Grid tied

Roof replacement - Shingles

Enphase Storage

About American Sentry Solar


American Sentry Solar, a division of American Design and Build, has been helping Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania and Texas homeowners save with solar since 2009. Our team of solar experts are paired with the top roofing specialists in the business to offer homeowners a solar solution with the highest quality. American Sentry Solar/American Design & Build Quick Facts:

Founded in 1993 by current President Joe Tunney in Bel Air, Maryland Licensed by the Maryland Home Improvement Commission (#46549) A+ Member of the Better Business Bureau of Maryland – Torch Award Winner 2001 & 2021 Top 500 Remodelers in the Country by Qualified Remodeler Magazine (#83 in 2007) 2004 Contractor of the Year – NARI Certified Master Remodeler – The Home Builders Association of Maryland CotY Showcase Award Winner

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- Bel Air

221 Gateway Dr, Bel Air Maryland, 21014

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Maryland - Bel Air

221 Gateway Drive, Bel Air MD, 21014

Certifications


Better Business Bureau Solar Energy Industries Association Solar Power World

Licenses


#46549

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221 Gateway Drive, Bel Air MD, 21014