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American Sentry Solar

4.8 211 reviews Solar installer in Bel Air, MD
  • Installing since 2008
  • 2 areas served
  • Licensed

Overview of 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

What American Sentry Solar customers say

4.8

211 reviews

Ronald Lentz

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2021

Friendly staff

Seems it may pay for itself after 10 years or so. I had an electric bill that was approx half what it regularly was, but that was before the upgraded meter was installed. Since that was installed, it has been running in reverse more than forward, so that is a good sign. The panel installation looks good as well.

Cami

Reviewed on May 16, 2021

Highly Recommend American Sentry Solar!!!

I looked at about a dozen different solar panel providers and finally decided to go with American Sentry Solar. They were very responsive, have great ethos and did a great job with install. They went above and beyond by removing the old electrical wires (no longer connect or used) that a pervious contractor has just left. They were positive and also pretty quiet. I worked from home while they installed the solar panels and they didn't need to shut off the power. The panels have been great thus far and my bill has significantly decreased. We are actually exporting energy and can see in the app exactly what is happening in real time.

Chuck

Reviewed on May 13, 2021

Great job - exactly what they said

Dealing with American Sentry has been a real pleasure. Everything they said they would do was done on time or sooner. The workmanship is great, the personnel very helpful and just a great job. The install could not have been better. It looks great and the job left everything clean and neat. I looked at less expensive alternatives, but I am quite sure that this was the right choice. I am happy to have American Sentry as my solar partner.

jrleggett

Reviewed on May 2, 2021

Best experience ever

Everything was great! From the initial consultation with Matt he was a pleasure and very funny. The installation and follow-up processes was amazing and very professional. Everyone was knowledgeable and efficient. The process went smoothly from start to finish. Just an overall pleasurable experience.

Newark, DE Solar installation

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2021

Solar Installation

Very professional and courteous service. Kept us informed every step of the way. Excellent workmanship with a attention to details. Each step scheduled by American Sentry Solar to the customers convenience. A breath of fresh air in todays world. Full time employees, equipment made in the USA and a great warranty. I would recommend them to family and friends with confidence.

Donovan P Benjamin

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2021

Great experience!

Everything was great! From the initial consultation to the sales, installation and follow-up processes. Everyone was professional, knowledgeable and efficient. The process went smoothly from start to finish. Just an overall pleasurable experience.

Jeremy Barnes

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2021

A very positive experience in all aspects

From the introductory visit to the final wrap-up, it was a matter of courtesy and efficiency. They are good communicators, which I value, and although the price was on the higher side, we were able to discuss and negotiate a final cost that was mutually advantageous. I have not hesitation in recommending them.

Sackett

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2021

Excellent job with installation.

Fast and efficient. Gave recommendations for changes to landscape to improve solar efficiency. Installation was quick and smooth. Only complaint was with CPS Energy and the time it took to get approval for installation of the system and final approval for connection to the grid.

robert j holman

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2021

Roofing and Solar Panel Install

My personal experience with American Sentry Solar has been a five star one! From the first appointment to the final inspection of my project (to include removal and new install of roof shingles) they have been a first class act in the solar business! I highly recommend American Sentry Solar.

Kinjal

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2021

Great service

They explained the whole program very well. Installation was a breeze and have continued to stay in touch to help with all logistics including rebates. Also have many different great options in terms of financing.

Hope Johnson

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2020

An excellent value with excellent customer service

Tim Cammer, Jonathan D'Antonio, and the installation crew went above and beyond what was necessary to give us an excellent product at an exceptional value, with excellent customer service. The product is already paying for itself with no net loss to our family's budget. They were willing to travel an exceptionally long distance to our home in Yoakum with no complaints. Jonathan D'Antonio completed difficult negotiations with the City of Yoakum so that the city fees were minimal. The installation crews installed the panels safely with no hiccups, and Jonathan D'Antonio (the operations manager) personally inspected the installation before we turned it on. I highly recommend this company.

Mr. and Mrs. Richo

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2020

Great

We met with the of the representatives and decided to move forward with installing the solar system. Due to Covid-19 it took a good while before the install was done. I can honestly say me and my husband are happy we decided to go solar. The technicians were very nice, very fast and worked very efficiently to get the work done. We are looking forward to saving money on the cost of our electricity bill. Thank you for you services American Sentry Solar. Mr. and Mrs. Richo

Vaughan Family

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2020

Easy and Professional

We had been planning to get solar for years but never found a company we felt comfortable with until American Sentry Solar. They answered all our questions and made us feel comfortable. They made it easy for us, and when the time came (mid-COVID) they were fast, safe and professional. We highly recommend them.

Kus family

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2020

Great service and excellent communication

This company was referred to me by some coworkers who had solar panels installed. We set up the appointment and Dustin explained every little detail. The company was easy to deal with and took care of setting everything up including the rebate paperwork. They made it simple and Stress free. Great company and I would highly recommend them!

Jay

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2020

Great start

Installation of panels was quick, clean, and professional. They anticipated what township’s inspector would require with time saving pictures. I am amazed at how efficient solar panels are. Totally pleased with system so far. Enphase app is excellent and easy way to visualize benefits of this solar system. Waiting for electric company to install new meter so we can realize energy credits.

Minnerly

Reviewed on May 16, 2020

Great company, kept informed throughout process.

It was a wonderful experience to work with American sentry Solar. That being said I told them that I wanted to own my system and reap all the benefits of owning it and that included rebates and that I can upgrade to add more down the road (I got 14 panels 4.62K). The guys that came out to do the installation were very nice and friendly, in fact I surprised them when I showed up on the roof to see them working on installing the racking and solar panels. After install and inspection was done the Corona virus kept me from getting my new Net meter from BGE as no one was allowed to go into houses for now (my meter is in my basement) but American Sentry Solar sent out a tech to put the system on line in a way that they could produce power but no to allow net metering yet and use only as needed that I used during the day. Then they sent out my rebate paperwork fully filled out and told me were to sign and even the envelope to put it in to mail it out. They kept me up to date with install and delays with BGE, until BGE postponed indefinitely for now. I would rate them 11 out of 10 stars thanks again now just waiting on BGE for net meter to be installed. Thank you for a wonderful experience Brian Minnerly

Butterflylsf

Reviewed on May 5, 2020

EXCELLENT

I am extremely happy I chose American Sentry Solar. A neighbor recommended them and after meeting with Will, I honestly never met with any other company. I had been told the panels would be installed and operational by the end of April. The estimated date was more than a month AFTER they were installed. Having the panels installed and operational during quarantine certainly helped my pocketbook!

A. Frey

Reviewed on May 4, 2020

Smooth process, couldn't be nicer

We had worked with American Sentry Solar's parent company, American Design and Build, to replace windows at our previous residence and had a good overall experience with that process. So naturally when we moved to Bel Air, MD and were considering a solar project, we reached out to American Sentry. We were not disappointed. The initial consultation was very informative and honestly very low key, considering the size of the project. While there was a sense conveyed that sooner would be better to get the project underway, it was far from a high pressure sales call. The installation went as planned too. The crews showed up at our home at around 8:30am, and before lunchtime they had finished, cleaned up and headed out. It was a very streamlined process. But they also took time when they were finished to discuss the work they'd done with my wife and me, answered questions that we had and discussed next steps before they left. True professionals, and extremely nice people. Throughout the entire process, American Sentry Solar was available to answer our questions and guide us through the process, and they took additional steps to insure our inspection went as planned (though understandably slower than usual) even with Maryland's COVID-19 protocols going into effect at the same time. Once again we are very pleased with our experience with American Sentry Solar and American Design and Build. The next time we have a major home improvement project, you can be sure we'll be contacting them again.

Frank Clymer

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2020

Installation review

I like to commend all the employees that were at our house over January and February from Mr. Hopp to the structural engineer that inspected our roof and attic. I worked in the union electrical constrution trade for over 30 years and was impressed with the electricians that were at our home and also the roofers that did the exterior install. I would certainly recommend your company to any one who might need info. Thank you very much. Frank Clymer

Dennis

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2020

Great experience.

I highly recommend American Sentry Solar! What a bunch of great guys who are professional, friendly, and accurate. From beginning to end, this was a great experience.

Karen S

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2020

Great experience, professional and made in Texas!!

From Mike, my sales person, to the installers and everyone I talked with on the phone they were all honest and upfront with me about the product, process and installation. They handled everything including my HOA and CPS electric. Installers even finished about an hour early - less than 3 hrs total and totally cleaned up after themselves - awesome, friendly team. I loved that the panels are actually made in Texas - I like supporting my Texas people! I have been very satisfied with the 16 panel solar performance. I moved in my house 6 months ago and my highest electric bill was Nov at $47.33/415 KwH (just me here) - this month (Feb) it was 0 KwH used-solar produced 443KwH! The panels look great on the roof too. I totally recommend American Sentry for your Solar system (ha ha - 'solar system') - don't hesitate!

Sebastian

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2020

So far so good

As of the writing of this review, the installation has been completed. All that's left is the final inspection. So far there were no hassles and every step of the process was thoroughly explained and then completed in a timely manner. Everything was so easy!! They provided all the information my HOA requested. The customer service is remarkable. I would recommend this company to anybody!!

Jennifer

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2020

American Sentry Solar was amazing to work with.

They did all the leg and paperwork for us. Took care of all the permits and working with my electric company. They were always quick to respond to any question and great to work around my schedule. If I had to go back and do it over again I would still chose American Sentry Solar.

Chelle

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2020

I waited to write this review

I waited to write this review because I was sure that something would go wrong. I thought that there would be a hassle between pulling permits, actually doing the work, getting an inspection, getting rebates, and then finally receiving our first energy bill. I must say I was wrong. Everything was so easy!! I didn't have to deal with my HOA (the company did it all for me), setting up an appointment for installation was easy, we passed our inspection, and our savings on our energy bill were immediate. We went from $150 to $50 energy bill for the last two months (and it was pretty cloudy and rainy those months). I'm still waiting for a hiccup in the whole process and am amazed by how smooth it went! I would recommend this company to anybody!

Nathan

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2020

An excellent experience with an excellent company

American entry Solar is an excellent company to work with and provides excellent service and an excellent product. Everyone was polite, friendly, and professional. The sales staff was knowledgeable and not pushy. Installation was quick, taking two days. Installation would have only been one day had weather not been a factor. And they cleaned up after themselves at the end of each day, leaving nothing laying around in my yard after either day. Had it not been for the fact that I could see the progress on top of my roof, I wouldn't had known they had been there when I got home from work. I was kept informed of what was going on, every step of the way and they handled all of the paper work for permits, HOA, and rebates. The panels themselves have been a great investment outperforming our expectations. I couldn't be happier with the service, the people, or the product.

About American Sentry Solar

2008
Installing since
211
Customer reviews
4.8
Average rating
2
Areas served

What American Sentry Solar does

Services

  • Installation
  • Roof Replacement
  • Windows - Install & Replace
  • Siding Replacement

Licenses

  • #46549

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Where American Sentry Solar works

  • Delaware
  • Maryland

Where to find American Sentry Solar

Head office

221 Gateway Drive, Suite G, Bel Air MD, 21014

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