Anonymous | Los Gatos, California | 02/09/2011
I was very pleased with RA TECH workmanship.<br />
Anonymous | Hollister, California | 02/08/2011
Mark from Ra Tech Solar and his amazing crew installed a great looking rooftop 5.5 kW PV array at our house in Hollister. The install went very smooth and looks incredible. After researching many other installs from other companies online, from owner pictures, very few installs look as good and clean as what was delivered by Mark.<br /><br />His quotes were clear, honest, and flexible. If you don`t like something, Mark will explain the options and help you get what you want. Mark took care of all the paperwork and installation details, soup to nuts. Now I just need to send my accountant the forms to file with my taxes, to get the tax credit- easy as pie.<br /><br />This was a very big investment for me and I wanted to be sure I had the right team for the job. After comparing Mark`s quotes to over 10 other large and small Solar companies [taking months of my time], the choice was clearly Ra Tech Solar.<br /><br />Just a note that for anyone considering a PV array install, I strongly suggest getting the optional surge protectors and Tigo modules for your panels. With the Tigo units, if one of your panels is not working perfectly, you will never figure out which one without hours of messy testing and measuring. With Tigo, you can see online how each panel is doing graphically, and that is a priceless feature. It helps the installer come out and fix the problem right away the first time.<br /><br />My only error was not calling Mark sooner since the California rebates are now much lower than before. I should have done this job Jan 1st 2010, as this was when the federal gov started handing out 30% credits to homeowners.<br /><br />As a comparison about pricing, other companies I talked to would find every little reason to bring up the price, like using overly expensive panels or charging me for little details which fell out of their "easy install" guides such as $ 100`s more just because I had concrete tiles.<br /><br />I also took this opportunity to get a NEMA 14-50 240v plug installed in my garage for my future electric car. This install was also top notch. Suggest everyone get this since Mark`s already in the electric panel doing work so it`s easier for everyone.<br /><br />My recommendation, don`t even bother with anyone else. Get a quote from Mark and go with it.<br />
Anonymous | Watsonville, California | 02/08/2011
Mark provided fair pricing and excellent workmanship. He also provided creative solutions that provided a cost savings to me including figuring out a way to tap into my old service panel without having to install a new one. Mark usually provided good communication throughout the project, but at times I had to inquire about something that was not explained. He did have the bases covered and was looking out for me, but just failed to let me know what or how a decision was made. <br /><br />In summary: RA Tech Solar provided a great small business experience and installed a well-crafted, fairly priced PV system. His sales presentation may not be the slickest like some of the new big players but don`t let that fool you - he is experienced and knowledgeable and in the end delivered what he promised.<br />
Anonymous | Stanford, California | 07/29/2010
This was a great experience. Well done, professional and remarkably quick. The new solar was installed but also an older solar system was re-done to fix the roof and mounting style used. I would be delighted to serve as a reference for this company any time.<br />
Anonymous | San Juan Bautista, California | 07/27/2010
All contracted work was completed with a high degree of craftsmanship and professionalism. Upon receiving my authorization, where existing plumbing and wiring was found to be unsafe or unsound, corrections were made efficiently and at very reasonable cost.<br />
Anonymous | Los Altos, California | 07/27/2010
Mark and the RA Tech Solar team were a pleasure to work with. They were ontime, communicative, professional, and cleaned the site every day. The quality of work was excellent, and the installation is quite clean and attractive. Solar production is exactly on par with Mark`s estimates<br />
Anonymous | San Jose, California | 07/26/2010
Ra Tech Solar did a great job for me. Their prices were reasonable, and they are perfectionists. Unlike other installers, they were willing to relocate a roof fan and an exhaust pipe on my roof, making room for more panels where I needed them. They can do this sort of thing because Mark is a skilled general contractor. They were very flexible about the location of the panels and the conduit along the side of the house, in order to produce the best cosmetic results. Unfortunately, the inverter they installed failed after a few weeks, through no fault of theirs, but they got me a new one and installed it within a few days. They are smart, responsive, hard-working people, and I feel fortunate to have encountered them.<br />
