RA Tech Solar

9157 El Verano Way | Gilroy CA 95020

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Serving Northern and Central California since 1979, we offer precision and excellent craftsmanship as you can appreciate on your installation. ... (more)

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Sales Process4.78

Quality of Advice4.80

On Schedule4.74

Price as Quoted4.92

Professionalism4.90

After Sales Support4.67

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RA Tech Solar

I was very pleased with RA TECH workmanship.

Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
Albert K.
Reviewed: 02/09/2011

RA Tech Solar

Mark from Ra Tech Solar and his amazing crew installed a great looking rooftop 5.5 kW PV array at our house... (more) 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

My recommendation, don`t even bother with anyone else. Get a quote from Mark and go with it.
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Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
Fabian L.
Reviewed: 02/08/2011

RA Tech Solar

Mark provided fair pricing and excellent workmanship. He also provided creative solutions that provided a... (more)
Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
Gary N.
Reviewed: 02/08/2011

RA Tech Solar

This was a great experience. Well done, professional and remarkably quick. The new solar was installed but... (more)
Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
Russell F.
Reviewed: 07/29/2010

RA Tech Solar

All contracted work was completed with a high degree of craftsmanship and professionalism. Upon receiving my... (more)
Type: Residential Hot Water

Excellent
Richard P.
Reviewed: 07/27/2010

RA Tech Solar

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Type: Residential Electric

Good
James P.
Reviewed: 07/27/2010

RA Tech Solar

Mark and the RA Tech Solar team were a pleasure to work with. They were ontime, communicative, professional,... (more)
Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
Dave Z.
Reviewed: 07/27/2010

RA Tech Solar

Ra Tech Solar did a great job for me. Their prices were reasonable, and they are perfectionists. Unlike... (more)
Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
Roger L.
Reviewed: 07/26/2010

RA Tech Solar

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Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
Robert B.
Reviewed: 08/30/2009

RA Tech Solar

(no comments provided)
Type: Residential Electric, Residential Hot Water

Good
Will R.
Reviewed: 03/15/2009

RA Tech Solar

(no comments provided)
Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
Tam V.
Reviewed: 03/13/2009

RA Tech Solar

(no comments provided)
Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
Wayne S.
Reviewed: 03/12/2009

RA Tech Solar

It was a pleasure working with Mark Thompson and wife Lidia- both enthusiastic solar promoters working the... (more)
Type: Residential Electric, Residential Hot Water

Excellent
Michael S.
Reviewed: 03/11/2009

RA Tech Solar

This installation was the second solar (PV) system that Ra Tech Solar has installed for us. The quality of... (more)
Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
Greg S.
Reviewed: 06/14/2008

RA Tech Solar

Mark is great -- he is not a bullshitter

Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
Alan V.
Reviewed: 04/03/2008

RA Tech Solar

RA TECH Solar had a very challenging job, with very difficult access. Mark Thompson did a very professional... (more)
Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
Dirk R.
Reviewed: 03/26/2008

RA Tech Solar

Great work, high quality workmanship!

Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
Don T.
Reviewed: 01/30/2008

RA Tech Solar

Mark with RA-Tech was careful to keep the panel layout within the confines of our patio cover and installed... (more)
Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
Lynn W.
Reviewed: 01/24/2008

RA Tech Solar

Business savvy , reliable and good price.

Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
Joel A.
Reviewed: 01/20/2008

RA Tech Solar

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Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
Robin C.
Reviewed: 01/08/2008

RA Tech Solar

Part of any delay was City of Albany`s insistance on more attic bracing, which Mark did. He put up 42 2x4... (more)
Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
Nicolas L.
Reviewed: 01/03/2008

RA Tech Solar

We found Mark to be very professional and a perfectionist (which is exactly what you want for this kind of... (more)
Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
Aaron &.
Reviewed: 08/22/2007

RA Tech Solar

The work that Ra Tech did for us was amazing. The professional manner in which the ground mount was... (more)
Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
Barry &.
Reviewed: 08/08/2007

RA Tech Solar

Mark & Lidia Thompson of RaTech Solar has walked us through the entire process step by step. They are very... (more)
Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
Mark &.
Reviewed: 07/27/2007

RA Tech Solar

Mark is great and the solar is working to our satisfaction. However we have not received a PGE bill yet... (more)
Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
Jim S.
Reviewed: 07/21/2007

RA Tech Solar

The design was performed by Brian Sullivan, then with Palo Alto Solar. The installation was done on... (more)
Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
Dennis P.
Reviewed: 07/11/2007

RA Tech Solar

Mark and Lidia did a great job all the way through. Although I researched the equipment, costs, process,... (more)
Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
William G.
Reviewed: 05/03/2007

RA Tech Solar

Working with RA Technologies was a pleasure. From the beginning all options and various designs were... (more)
Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
Stefan W.
Reviewed: 04/28/2007

RA Tech Solar

(no comments provided)
Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
Gary B.
Reviewed: 04/16/2007

RA Tech Solar

Owner Mark Thompson installed my 12 solar panels in two days and because of the fact that our street here in... (more)
Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
Don p.
Reviewed: 04/16/2007

RA Tech Solar

Contractor did a professional job and made changes on the fly to improve problems encountered in the... (more)
Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
Virginia &.
Reviewed: 04/07/2007

RA Tech Solar

(no comments provided)
Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
Hannes V.
Reviewed: 04/05/2007

RA Tech Solar

The City of San Jose Electrical Inspector commented that this is one of the cleanest installation jobs that... (more)
Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
Ray R.
Reviewed: 03/15/2007

RA Tech Solar

RA Tech workers were friendly and did a good job attempting to keep the work-site as clean and organized as... (more)
Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
Ann L.
Reviewed: 01/30/2007

RA Tech Solar

We felt very comfortable with the whole process of the installation of our system. Mark was always on top of... (more)
Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
Richard M.
Reviewed: 01/30/2007

RA Tech Solar

(no comments provided)
Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
Brian D.
Reviewed: 12/01/2006

RA Tech Solar

It came as a surprise that I was expected to pay for all materials on delivery before installation.... (more)
Type: Residential Electric

Good
Ray T.
Reviewed: 11/28/2006

RA Tech Solar

RA was interactie and really dedicated to doing a clean install. The system looks very professional and... (more)
Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
Richard R.
Reviewed: 11/28/2006

RA Tech Solar

Not only was I very satisfied with the installation, my expectations were exceeded. The layout and mounting... (more)
Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
Steve L.
Reviewed: 11/28/2006

RA Tech Solar

RA Tech Solar operated as contractor for Palo Alto Solar, who procured the system and provided much of the... (more)
Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
Jim F.
Reviewed: 11/22/2006

RA Tech Solar

I am not clear to what extent our installation and all the arrangements were made by our contact at... (more)
Type: Residential Electric

Good
Christopher G.
Reviewed: 11/11/2006

RA Tech Solar

(no comments provided)
Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
Jonathan &.
Reviewed: 11/11/2006

RA Tech Solar

(no comments provided)
Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
Reece H.
Reviewed: 11/02/2006

RA Tech Solar

(no comments provided)
Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
David S.
Reviewed: 11/01/2006

RA Tech Solar

The contractor, RA solar, proprietor Mark Thompson, dealt with unanticipated problems, including that the... (more)
Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
Don A.
Reviewed: 11/01/2006

RA Tech Solar

(no comments provided)
Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
Ted D.
Reviewed: 11/01/2006

RA Tech Solar

My system is remote (4 hrs away) so installation occurred when I wasn`t on the job and training wasn`t part... (more)
Type: Residential Electric

Good
Wayne D.
Reviewed: 10/31/2006

RA Tech Solar

Sales process was not done by Ra Tech

Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
Jeff K.
Reviewed: 10/31/2006

RA Tech Solar

Electrical conduit installation was very neat. The conduit is well layed out, following the lines of the... (more)
Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
David P.
Reviewed: 10/31/2006

RA Tech Solar

MARK THOMPSON DOES QUALITY WORK !
Having carefully researched the pros and cons of installing solar... (more)
Type: Residential Electric

Excellent
Doug T.
Reviewed: 10/31/2006

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