A1A Solar Contracting, Inc

Very Pleased So Far...

I have been using Solar since November 2016 and have been very pleased with the entire process. The sales process, the loan, the installation and the support from A1A Solar have been excellent. The only reason I am not giving them 5 Stars is because it's too early to tell if the overall savings will match what was communicated at the time of the sale. My electric bills have dropped significantly, but waiting for the summer months to see the BIG savings.

Excellent work

Very professional install. Best looking in the neighborhood. Great communication and timely installation

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We couldn't be happier with our solar panel system. Everyone we came into contact with at A1A Solar was pleasant and great to deal with. Promised time frames were met as well as all installation was as contracted. We have noticed a considerable drop in our electric bills and look forward to the day when the electric company pays us. The best part is that we don' even know it's there working for us. Goes and goes without missing a beat. A1A Solar is AWESOME!

Very Satisfied

A1A Solar has installed our solar system, which has met all expectations. Last month's electric bill was $54, for our 3,800 SF home. Very professional firm with great follow up. Highly recommended.

CALL Mike Barger-A1A SOLAR and don't look back-Best of the Best!

For Mike Barger and the Outstanding “A1A Solar TEAM”, Mike.Barger@A1ASolar.com - (904) 885-9005 Mike Barger, Thanks for your professionalism, follow up after the sale and for guiding me throughout the entire process. You are Awesome! With so many moving parts on a 71 solar panel installation anything could have gone wrong. The 80 Gallon Hybrid Hot Water Heater is GREAT! But the results of good communication and being well organized was evident in every aspect of my experience with the A1A Solar TEAM! It was apparent to me that each and every one of you cares about what you do, “your part”, which made all the difference in the outcome of nothing but great results! Everyone maintained professionalism and enacted great patience with me and my annoying questions and/or ignorance throughout the entire process by educating me on the how's and why's. From my point of view you are the Expert Solar Brand that consumers, "that want it done right", should consider above all others! Thank You! Jonathan J. McCann Vice President Mechanical Contractor / Lic.# CMC1249941 Office: 904.288.6110 Fax: 904.288.6619 E-mail: Jonathan@airmccall.com Air McCall, Inc. Air Conditioning | Heating | Duct Cleaning | Clean Air Pro’s 6662 Columbia Park Dr S. Suite #01 / Jacksonville FL 32258

A1A Review

We have been extremely pleased at our monthly savings and also very pleased with the service of this company and our representatives.

New install & re-install

Had pre-existing 6 kW system (from another vendor) removed and reinstalled to allow re-roofing and added additional 3.77 kW.

Great Company

I reached out to A1A requesting information on solar power. My reasoning for reaching out had more to with my environmental impact versus any cost savings that might arise from solar. The sales person (Larkin) came to my house and was on time. He explained the benefits of solar, most of which i already Knew due to me research prior to the sales pitch. I decided to sign up that day. Larkin wrote up the contract and explained the whole process. It went very smoothly. There were no surprises throughout the process. Larkin was truthful and accurate in terms of time frame and costs. Overall it was a great experience. I got my first electric bill and it was only $2. This was also in winter when the production is not as high. I am extremely satisfied and would recommend A1A Solar to everyone interest in solar panels.

1 year and counting

We have had our solar for over a year and couldn't be happier. our electric went from $180 -210.0 a month to $34-83.00 a month. Maintenance is almost negligible, we have heavy pollen in our area so we wash the panels down. Not that you have to, my husband is just a neatnik...wonderful company to work with.

Reyes Residence

My panels was installed quickly with regards to my landscape (hidden from front of the house view. The installers were very knowledgeable about the system and existing regulations. They updated me on every step of the way. The crew respected my property as if it was their own. All my questions was answered by the office staff from financing to the rebates program. I would highly recommend this company. Five star all the way. Thank you for an outstanding service during and after the sale.

Great Product and Stellar Team

The installation went smoothly and the team addressed all my questions and concerns. They all are professional and courteous. As for the system itself, I am ecstatic with it. Performance has exceeded what I was expecting. We are still in the first month of production, but we have exceeded our average monthly power consumption in solar generated power.

Solar Panels

Our solar panel installation was such a smooth process we would definitely recommend A1A Solar to our friends! They were extremely professional. Our salesman Jim Schwed was informative and helpful. He was always available for questions and was prompt to return any and all calls. Very knowledgeable of Solar power!

Our Solar Experience

My wife and I for a few years had been thinking about Solar, but really had limited knowledge and to read about solar scams, we were leery about moving ahead with such a project. We decided to check A1A Solar at a local Home Show and had done some research about the company prior to the show. We met Larkin Wood with A1A Solar at the home show and our education process into solar began. Larkin answered all of our questions and we later followed up with an in home meeting. Larkin presented a very informative presentation based on our need and did not pressure or try to oversell us a system. We decided to proceed. The experience just kept getting better. Financing was easy, A1A Solar's team went into action with permits, paperwork, etc. and in no time an army of installers put up our system. Communication of each step was amazing, explanation of the system operation top notch and the actual operation of our system is exactly as promised. This is my very first experience in 52 years of a company exceeding every expectation.

A1A Solar highly professional, great system and process

So our rooftop solar panels from A1A Solar went live ("in production") six days ago. In that time, according to the Solar Edge monitoring app on my iPhone, we've produced 122.6 kWh. That's the equivalent of: * powering 372 light bulbs for one day * planting 4.79 trees * 190 lbs. of CO2 emissions saved All in just six days. Six days near winter, not in summer. One of those days full of rain. While I'm eager to see the monthly costs savings on my utility bill, it's fun to watch the panels generate power from the sun and - regardless of your political and environmental views - clearly do something smart for the environment. My company has a business relationship with A1A Solar. And that's how I first explored doing rooftop solar panels for my home. The install went smooth. The panels installed really quickly once the rails were in place, while our fuse box required a full revamp. And that took a full-day's labor among two workers. When we've needed them, A1A Solar responded extremely quickly, including coming out same day to fix an issue that turned out to be unrelated to their services. They went above and beyond to make us a happy customer. As customers, A1A Solar really impressed us with their team, process and speedy installation. Unlike most companies, A1A Solar's sales and service experience are equally positive. Their installation team was focus and motivated, guiding/educating us along each step of the way. I'm very pleased with our overall experience and highly recommend them.

Completely Satisfied

Being technologically inclined, I will admit to having done a lot of research into solar before deciding to look at who to speak to. A1A has consistently had high reviews, and it's easy to see why now. The sales process was the least enjoyable part of everything, but that was also because I already knew what I wanted, what the technology was, and how most processes would work, and I understood that most people do need to be sold these systems in this manner due to not knowing much, if anything, about solar. I don't fault them for it though. The expectation was 4-6 weeks for permits and HOA approval, but the installation was being finished by the 4th week. I only received a few calls early on to schedule inspections of my home's electrical system to ensure that it can handle everything, then to schedule the installation and subsequent inspection and scheduling for activation of the system. The installation was done in two days. Most take one I was told, but having 52 panels installed is a bit longer of a process than the typical installation. The work crew was kind and didn't mind me asking questions about the equipment or just chatting it up while they were working, and they completely cleaned up at the end of the second day. We had some considerable rain the week after the panels were installed, and I'm happy to say that I saw no indications of leaks anywhere. As of writing this, I've had two full weeks of power generation now, and I'm honestly impressed by the output. Over 14 days, some cloudy, some mostly sunny, we generated 573kWh, and November 20th was our highest output day so far, generating 49.8kWh. I expected far less considering the angle of the sun and the length of the days, but it has me greatly looking forward to what we will be seeing in June. Final word: I'm extremely happy to have gone ahead with the installation. The amount of power it will generate for us should nearly, if not completely, offset the cost of the loan on the system. It's definitely one of the most sound and worthwhile investments you can make on your home. Not only does it raise your home's value (and with Amendment 4 that increased value does not add to your property taxes), but it also partially shades your roof during the hot months and generates a very notable about of value each month. If it is affordable for you, it hardly makes sense to not do this anymore.

Service

Best service in town. Able and willing to work with costumer in regard to product, setup and understanding of all services that comes with the solar system.

Residential Installation by A1A Solar

We met Larkin Wood of A1A Solar at a local trade show and asked that he follow up with us with more detail. Larkin provided straight up information that correlated with the research I had done prior to the purchasing decision. My experience was zero pressure to make a decision until we were ready to move forward. A1A, as promised, managed all aspects of the job including engineering, HOA approvals, permitting, electric authority approval, sourcing materials, installation, and permit closures. Installation timing was as promised. The installers were professional and willing to respond to my many questions. So far the system seems to be performing as designed...its only been operational just over 1 1/2 months. I am told a years worth of history is needed to fully evaluate performance. Would definitely recommend A1A Solar.

All Promises Kept

A1A gave us an exact quote and had good ideas for equipment and placement. They took care of all the permits, placement, installation and final inspection notifications. The equipment works great and follow-up contacts have been met with speed and efficiency (getting proof of approval from HOA).

Review of A1A Solar

We had a pool put in May 2015. Our first electric bill after the pool was $600+. Had 50 panels (2 x 25 banks) installed 2 months later. Next electric bill was $170. If you are on the fence about solar power you need to go for it. The sooner the better. A1A did/does an outstanding job before, during, and after the installation.

Great Product and Service

After reviewing a couple other solar companies, we went with A1A. They were not the cheapest, but seemed to be the best. We felt so comfortable with the people and process. Installation went forward for a couple of days with no problems, other than rain slowing the process. The crew cleaned up each day and worked well with each other and myself. We have 54 panels and after one month, results started to show on my electric (combined water, sewer and electric) bill. Last month, March, my total bill for the three utilities was $4.25 and in February it was $32.40. The only item of concern was being told that I could also receive a 30% credit from the government for replacing my roof since it had to be replaced before the solar panels could be installed. Per IRS, you cannot claim the 30% for the roof, only for the panels. That was $7,000 I expected back in addition to the 30% for the solar, but it was disallowed. A1A and roofing company even provided a letter stating the roof at to be replaced. A1A should have known that the roof allowance is not allowed by the IRS. I highly recommend A1A and their product and remember that you get what you pay for!

Expectations exceeded

I am a picky consumer. I can find fault in the best of companies. We searched high and low and researched all the companies in the area. In the end, we went with A1A. They were not the cheapest, but the best. We felt so comfortable with people and process. On installation day, a small army of installers came and executed like a well oiled machine. I have 55 panels and after one month, I already have credit with the local utility. As a tech guy, the ability for the various folks to answer questions impressed me. I also love the monitoring capabilities that came with the system.

Sunny Side Up!!

After doing extensive research from Solar Laws to reviews on companies that install solar panels for residential homes, We learned that A1A Solar rated #1 in both categories. The salesman was awesome in providing detail information on from how the solar panels worked to the financing breakdown. After the paperwork was finalized, A1A Solar went to work on our roof. We had 22 solar panels installed. The Installers were friendly and very knowledgeable in giving us insight on how the installation process is performed and answered any questioned we had. The salesman and even the accounting department kept in touch with us to make sure everything from the install to the performance of the panels was to our satisfaction. Who could imagine going from a $200-$225 electric bill to ZERO?? We were very glad to have made the decision of choosing A1A to perform the installation. Just from the visual of our installation, many of our neighbors have decided to investigate the benefits of solar panels. So far, 3 more families in our neighborhood had panels installed on their homes by A1A Solar!.Thanks again!

A1A Solar Contracting, Inc.

A1A is very professional in the way they do business. I called them up and within 2-hours I received a call from a representative and within 2 days the representative came to our home. He went over our electric usage and what kind of savings we would have in the long run. Approximately 6 weeks after calling A1A our system was inserted. Everything was done within one day. What impressed us the most was when the final inspector came by and he told us what a "great job A1A does and that it isn't an easy job to do." They really know what they are doing. My husband and I are quite satisfied with A1A Solar and would recommend them to anyone. Well worth the investment. Susan & Larry

A Much Too Early Review

Being in only the second month of the solar electric experience, it is way too early to be evaluating the success of this project. I would think it would require a full year. However, I will give some initial feedback. First, A1A Solar as a company is really fantastic. They were always professional, sensitive and actively communicated all throughout the process. There was some accidental damage to our home during the installation process and they called me immediately, laid out a plan to fully restore the damage and covered it all in a timely fashion and clearly and frequently communicated the status of the work. I am going to be interested in whether the system, as installed will be meeting the electric generation goals that were set. The first month failed to meet the goals, but there were extenuating circumstances such as Christmas parties, people staying in our home over the holidays and warm weather requiring running our air-conditioning for over two weeks, which should not be happening this time of the year. It appears that this second month is closer to the goal. However, I am not yet confident that, over the course of a year, we will reach the goal of a net zero electric production. This question has led me to a critique of one part of the otherwise great process with A1A Solar. The sizing of the system, from every evidence I had, was done by the salesman. I was unaware that there was any review of the system size by engineers or others who looked at it all scientifically. In retrospect, that may not be the best approach. There are some nuances to our system, like half the panels having to be on an east facing roof, that would seem to modify production estimates. It seemed to me the the salesman was just using optimized raw numbers. I hope that as the year unfolds it will be the case that the system covers our usage. We shall see.

Solar & Hot water

A1A Solar designed a 7.56 kW system to include a hybrid hot water tank, as the goal presented was to have a average net zero electric bill. While there were initially a few issues with the design and production output, Pete resolved everything satisfactorily. The system has been running perfectly for the 7 months it's been installed, and I can monitor everything on Enlighten from my smart phone or computer. Feels good to be a little green.