A1A Solar Contracting, Inc

Second Time's a Charm

I had left a review after I was misled by the sales guy and I felt I was taken. I would like to update this rating. I used A1A solar a second time to remove and replace my panels and am very pleased. Their engineer contacted me to do a better layout than originally done and he was great to work with. They have a good staff and their communication was very good as I always knew what the next step was and where we were in the process. It is nice to get a call from them that they have detected an issue and are taking care of it, handling the RMA and scheduling the fix around my schedule. I will just sit back and enjoy the sun! It was also nice having no electric bill for March, April and May 2018. JEA actually credited me!

Thrilled

After doing extensive research and meeting with five companies over a period of a year, we took the plunge with A1A last year. Our system actually makes more power than we were promised, and this spring we had negative electric bills. The install was quick and clean. Office staff has always been quick to respond.Our salesman, Shawn Smith, has been patient and professional. We are thrilled to be green, and saving money every month!

Happy in a Ponte Vedra Beach

I couldn’t be happier with the products offered, the professionalism and service orientation of the staff, and the final product. There were no surprises and all my questions and concerns were promptly addressed. As a testimony to the commitment to service that everyone seemed to share, some of my questions were answered by the president of the company, to my surprise. Highly recommended.

GOING SOLAR

On a whim, I decided to go solar. I didn't need any convincing, however my concern was which company to choose for the install and how would post install customer service be? Well, I couldn't have chosen any better than A1A Solar!!! Their sales team, followed by finance team followed by install professionals couldn't have done anything better, and I am very sensitive towards promises not delivered or services not provided. On time, as promised and clean, precise work! Since installation, I have had one panel not function as it should, which A1A solar detected from their remote monitoring service AND replaced without me even asking for it!!! Unbelievable service from this A1A team all the way up to Pete Wilking himself, who followed up with a personal phone call after all was done. For seven years now I have had a trouble free, hands-off system that I forget is even there. Only when I see my electric bill each month, I am reminded by the 80% reduction in cost, that I have a 6KW system on my roof... Thanks A1A Solar!!!

5 Stars for A1A Solar!

The word that comes to mind for me is PROFESSIONALISM. From start to finish A1A SOLAR ‘s entire team was highly organized. From the salesperson, sales support staff, installation team, and Tech person on staff, they were always there to help me throughout the entire process. A1A SOLAR knows what they are doing and has a professional team to back it up. I can see why A1A SOLAR was involved in putting up the solar panels for IKEA in Jacksonville. Installation was exceptional, a crew of 6 people showed up at my house. Like a well oiled machine each person had their specialized duty. 2 people did all the electrical installations, another 2 people put up the solar scaffolding, and the others installed the panels. Those guys knew what they were doing, which gave me a high level of confidence. During the whole process A1A SOLAR did everything from permitting, financing, installation, and service after the sale. They even have a Tech Person you can call for advice or questions. He will answer all questions no matter how big or small. I also, like the free Solar App, “Enlighten Solar”, which comes with the package. It shows your solar production in Real Time. It gives you solar production reports, every 15 minutes, daily, monthly, and annually. One of my favorite features is it shows me how much carbon offset my solar panels have saved. For example, my carbon offset for June, 2018 was 971 pounds! I also want to put my 2 cents worth into why everyone should go solar. 1. It is essentially Free! Once you have solar panels, you become an Energy Producer. The more energy you produce, the less you pay in utility bills. The savings from your electricity bill goes to pay for the loan on the solar panels. One way or the other, you will pay roughly the same amount, whether it is the electric bill OR the solar loan. Yes, it will take 10 years to pay off the solar loan, but the savings from your electricity bill pays for the loan. The solar panels have a 25 year lifespan. So once your 10 year loan period is up, you are on the 15 year free electricity gravy train. 2. You get a 30% tax credit on the solar panels and installation. Not a tax deduction but a TAX CREDIT! You get 30% off the solar panels and installation, refunded back to you when you file your taxes. 3. You are helping the environment. By having solar, your carbon footprint becomes smaller. It makes me feel good that I am doing my little part to decrease carbon emissions. There is a Value for that and should be considered in your decision. 4. The Value of your house will increase. It makes your house more marketable and differentiates you from the pack. 5. Let’s not forget about the “Coolness Factor”! It’s just super cool to have solar panels on your roof. I feel like someone from Silicon Valley just moved into my house. It shows that you are on the vanguard of technology. As you can see, I love talking about my solar panels. I can assure you will feel the same. 5 stars to Pete and his crew at A1A SOLAR, they know what they are doing, and will make you feel confident about your decision to buy solar.

Simply Outstanding

We got solar through A1A Solar in 2017, after some friends recommended the company. Sean, the sales rep, came to our home, and gave us a detailed proposal and presentation. He was professional knowledable, and never pushy. He’s been fast to respond to questions long after the sale. We financed the system, and got a refund from the IRS, exactly as promised. Our electric bill dropped from around $175 per month to almost nothing. Some months, we have a negative bill. The crews were polite and quick, and the people at the office are always helpful. Great company, and have told our friends about them.

Large Commercial Install

Pete, I write this letter with great admiration to you personally and your organization. Your firm was chosen by REC Solar to do the largest rooftop Solar Renewable Energy job in the Jacksonville, Florida market to date. The competition your company faced during the RFP process was very formidable. Your firm was the smallest, but since you were local we gave you a shot to compete. During the RFP process I spoke to a successful business owner for whom you built a Solar Renewable system. During the conversation he made a comment that stayed with me. “If Pete makes a commitment to get something done, he will regardless of the cost to him and he will meet his obligations and be successful”. The Job you did for REC was second to none. It has been a real pleasure to be associated with you and your strong management team. Your organization brings true professionalism to the table. Your firm’s workmanship and the follow-up to detail as well as your published schedule are commendable. I am glad to make the following statement with respect to A1A Solar; “Both I and REC Solar appreciate what you and your organization has been able to accomplish for REC Solar.” Sincerely, William “Bill” Rogove

Very happy with A1A Solar

Outstanding team and customer focused operation. Highly efficient process. Really happy with the final outcome. My company has a business relationship with A1A Solar. And that's how I first explored doing rooftop solar panels for my home. I'm pleased to mix business with pleasure by doing business with our clients. I'm proud to work with them and their fast-growing, combat veteran-owned green tech company.

Delighted with A1A Solar

My solar installation was complete in December 2017. I was beyond pleased with the entire process. Larkin Wood took the time to explain everything in great detail...From the concept, features and benefits, financial, tax implications, etc. I just received my second electric bill since installation… both bills were $15 ( The service fee charged by the utility company) which is what I have been told to expect. I just filed my taxes and the tax credit, supported by paperwork from A1A, Was exactly what I expected. The installation was efficient, attractive, and timely. Every person I worked with was professional. For Other reasons, I had a real estate appraisal done after the installation, and it supported the fact that the solar substantially increased the value of my home. And I feel like I am doing my part, in some small way, to help protect the environment.

North Jacksonville Installation

A1A was very forward and clear with all the steps of the design and installation process. Jim Schwed was my initial point of contact and stayed involved throughout every phase. I am extremely satisfied with not only the professionalism and workmanship, but also the attention to detail that the office staff showed when getting all my paperwork pushed through with City of Jacksonville and JEA. Whole Heartedly recommend!

Great job!

Glad that our Co-op chose A1A Solar and that we decided to have A1A Solar install our system. Very happy with all of the A1A crew, but want to give special thanks to: Larkin Wood, Solar Specialist; Peter Arnold, PV System Designer, and to Kareem and his partner, solar panel installers.

Enjoyed working with Jim and the installation crew!

It was a pleasure working with Jim. He provided us with a plethora of information and we never felt pressured into purchasing the system. The installation crew did a good job and the entire process was very smooth.

Great Service and System

A1A was extremely professional and delivered a system that has produced enough electricity to completely power my home and charge my electric vehicle. I have not paid the power company for electricity since my system was installed. My system also made it through Hurricane Irma with no damage. The A1A team, including each person on the installation team, has been a pleasure to work with.

Happy to Report

We are very satisfied with the results on our electric bill but not happy with the fact that JEA sent us a tax bill for the IRS in the savings we have incurred. We utilized the tax write off this year and are planning to use the rebate for 2017. The quality of the product is very good and the installation very good as well. The only complaint we had was in the way the finances were handled at the very end of our process. The personal at the end were very demanding even after we had paid 3/4 of the total bill. We had to sell stock & it was a complicated process but the company was impatient and made the end process very unpleasant. Otherwise it was a good process.

Great company & great service. So happy we chose A1A Solar!

The whole process from start to finish was easy and we hardly had to do a thing. The staff at A1A even got our HOA approval. We have had no electric bill from the start and have even received referral bonuses from the company. You truly can't go wrong when choosing A1A Solar.

Very Satisfied, TOP NOTCH COMPANY!

Jim was my salesman and was one of the best salesmen I've ever had for anything. He was very honest and upfront about everything, he didn't mislead me about anything and he answered all my questions even after installation. I really liked the fact that he also has solar panels installed at his house and showed me his own electric bills! Jim was very knowledgeable about everything and the A1A Solar installation crew was just as good when they came to install the panels on my house. I would recommend this company to anybody looking to purchase solar panels!

Satisfied Customer in Every Way

In addition to being pleased with the system itself, we were very pleased with the professionalism of A1A Solar. They explained everything (literally every part of the process) in detail and made the process very easy.

Pleased to have a Sonnet Batterie and some installed at my home

The installation technicians were efficient and courteous. They have responded kindly to my subsequent inquiries. The battery is capable of providing power in the evening hours. We know use about 20 per cent less power from the grid.

Loving it

We had our solar panels installed almost a year ago. The company was great - from the salesman to the installers. It took two days for installation. We opted against the battery back-up, but I highly recommend it for new installs.The panels are great, especially nice in turning the AC down a few degrees. It's very pollen-y here and I suggest washing the panels about twice a year.

Orange Park Fl

A1A solar did an outstanding job from start to finish. They made it very easy for me to understand and make decisions about the install process. I have shopped the solar industry for ten year and A1A solar is the best available. They install 42 micro panels December 2016. I'm still get a power bill credit monthly. If you are thinking of going solar, talk with A1A solar first. Thanks Randy PS. I would do it again.

A1A Solar Contracting is awesome!

From my very first contact with A1A Solar Contracting until the system was installed and turned on, they were professional, friendly and helpful.

A1A solar Great Job

this company was very professional and friendly. They completed the work on time and cleaned up like they were never there. All the employees we interacted with where a delight to deal with.

BEST MOVE WHEN DESIRING HEATING A POOL AND POWERING YOUR HOME

We have had the system set up for 7 months. We have had FPL bills of $8 to $40 during those months. A significant change to our previous bills!! We are very happy with the system and highly recommend it if you are considering solar. A1A Solar has a great team and they do ALL of the work for you making it even more attractive.

A1A did A1 work for me.

They did a tremendous job of installing my solar for me. I unfortunately had damage to my roof from the Hurricane that passed through and had to delay getting the installation done until after I got the roof fixed, but they were very understanding and worked with me to get everything done in a very timely fashion. I like the fact that they took care of pretty much all of the paperwork, I did not have to run all over town and deal with bureaucrats all day. One thing I do want to mention is that, people who are relying on the Federal rebate to help them pay off their panels, make sure you UNDERSTAND how that works, especially if you took the 18 month interest free loan this company will try to put you into. The feds will give you up to a 30 percent rebate but it comes off your Tax Burden, it is NOT an automatic check. Lets say you have 15,000 dollars coming back to you, BUT, because of your income, your overall taxes you would have paid that year are only 10,000 dollars. This means that your refund check will only be 10,000 dollars. You will get the remaining 5,000 back the following year BUT, if you did the interest free financing for 15.000 and are expecting that check to pay it all off, you are going to be rudely awakened when the loan company hits you for all of that back interest at like 18 percent. It would be in your best interests to pay down this loan while waiting for the refund check, or putting money aside while you are waiting so you don't get slammed when that 18 months is up and you don't have the money to pay it all off. This may not be fully explained to you up front, make sure you understand the terms of ANY loan you take out.

EXTREMELY SATISFIED

The entire process was painless and fast. Absoluty no issues. Jim is awesome.