BDS Solar

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Updated: 21 March 2022
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Installing solar since 2013

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4.38 from 54 Reviews

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meir agaki | Beverly Hills, CA | 03/30/2023

honest, reliable and very professional

honest, reliable and very professional

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Neecie | 03/23/2016

Consultant payment

Here is an email I received from this business, to give you an idea of the lack of professionalism I was dealing with here: 'I'm sorry I'm paying only for a completed project I don't know why I would use you for something that we can utilize at all thank you for trying but this is Anna completed job basis your problems are not mine getting this resolved thank you' I was hired to migrate a word document into an excel document to include links to certain sections. Per their vague instructions from the beginning, this task was completed after 3 drafts. I then received a brief email stating it was not what they were looking for and to stop the project. It was never suggested I get paid, not even for the effort it took to unprotect the excel document after BDS did not provide a password that worked to enable editing of the excel document.

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meir agaki | Beverly Hills, CA | 03/30/2023

honest, reliable and very professional

honest, reliable and very professional

meir agaki | Beverly Hills, CA | 03/30/2023

honest, reliable and very professional

honest, reliable and very professional

meir agaki | Beverly Hills, CA | 03/30/2023

honest, reliable and very professional

honest, reliable and very professional

dave p | Calabasas, CA | 03/21/2022

Very Accomodating

BDS ook over our residential solar installation job from another solar company that was having issues during covid lockdowns. Ken was very transparent w pricing (his quote was similar to others, but he broke the line items down more specifically). and communicative every step of the way. His installers were organized, prompt, cleaned up nicely after each day of work, and addressed all notes and final punch list items without complaint or even a hint of side eye. The panels are up and running - I can see the meter feeding power back into the grid. All is good!

dave p | Calabasas, CA | 03/21/2022

Very Accomodating

BDS ook over our residential solar installation job from another solar company that was having issues during covid lockdowns. Ken was very transparent w pricing (his quote was similar to others, but he broke the line items down more specifically). and communicative every step of the way. His installers were organized, prompt, cleaned up nicely after each day of work, and addressed all notes and final punch list items without complaint or even a hint of side eye. The panels are up and running - I can see the meter feeding power back into the grid. All is good!

dave p | Calabasas, CA | 03/21/2022

Very Accomodating

BDS ook over our residential solar installation job from another solar company that was having issues during covid lockdowns. Ken was very transparent w pricing (his quote was similar to others, but he broke the line items down more specifically). and communicative every step of the way. His installers were organized, prompt, cleaned up nicely after each day of work, and addressed all notes and final punch list items without complaint or even a hint of side eye. The panels are up and running - I can see the meter feeding power back into the grid. All is good!

Anonymous | 02/02/2017

La mejor

La mejor compania , despues de hablar con muchas companias opte por BDS Solar. Hable con Ken y el cumplio todo lo acordado.su equipo es prfesional y eficiente.. El costo muy bueno Mi systema esta tarabajando al 100% No creo haya una compania mejor !!! BDS ES LA MEJOR

Anonymous | 02/02/2017

La mejor

La mejor compania , despues de hablar con muchas companias opte por BDS Solar. Hable con Ken y el cumplio todo lo acordado.su equipo es prfesional y eficiente.. El costo muy bueno Mi systema esta tarabajando al 100% No creo haya una compania mejor !!! BDS ES LA MEJOR

Anonymous | 02/02/2017

La mejor

La mejor compania , despues de hablar con muchas companias opte por BDS Solar. Hable con Ken y el cumplio todo lo acordado.su equipo es prfesional y eficiente.. El costo muy bueno Mi systema esta tarabajando al 100% No creo haya una compania mejor !!! BDS ES LA MEJOR

Ranjit Singh | 11/07/2016

OWNER

IT WAS EASY PROCESS

Ranjit Singh | 11/07/2016

OWNER

IT WAS EASY PROCESS

Ranjit Singh | 11/07/2016

OWNER

IT WAS EASY PROCESS

navi | 10/25/2016

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I tried to get price from a lot of different solar comapies this is the best company I found with price wise and straight forward.they are on time and make the job done .very clean work

navi | 10/25/2016

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I tried to get price from a lot of different solar comapies this is the best company I found with price wise and straight forward.they are on time and make the job done .very clean work

navi | 10/25/2016

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I tried to get price from a lot of different solar comapies this is the best company I found with price wise and straight forward.they are on time and make the job done .very clean work

Michael in SF Valley | 07/02/2016

Producing Lots of Power

We worked with Ken Sampson to get our project done, beginning in October 2015. The installation was completed very well and we were actually on the DWP grid by late December - we were anticipating a lengthy delay from the power company, but we were up and running in under 2 months! In the "dead of winter" our 40 panel system was producing over 20 kWhr per day. Now that the long days of summer are here, we see over 50 kWhr produced each day. We actually look forward to the meter reader's visits!

Michael in SF Valley | 07/02/2016

Producing Lots of Power

We worked with Ken Sampson to get our project done, beginning in October 2015. The installation was completed very well and we were actually on the DWP grid by late December - we were anticipating a lengthy delay from the power company, but we were up and running in under 2 months! In the "dead of winter" our 40 panel system was producing over 20 kWhr per day. Now that the long days of summer are here, we see over 50 kWhr produced each day. We actually look forward to the meter reader's visits!

Michael in SF Valley | 07/02/2016

Producing Lots of Power

We worked with Ken Sampson to get our project done, beginning in October 2015. The installation was completed very well and we were actually on the DWP grid by late December - we were anticipating a lengthy delay from the power company, but we were up and running in under 2 months! In the "dead of winter" our 40 panel system was producing over 20 kWhr per day. Now that the long days of summer are here, we see over 50 kWhr produced each day. We actually look forward to the meter reader's visits!

craigbak | CA | 05/05/2016

New Solar

I am thrilled with the recent solar installation from BDS solar. I had a preexisting solar system the was totally under powered. Ken was fantastic to work with and ensured my new system was fully capable. I have been up and running for three months and cant believe the energy I am producing. Very fair pricing and down to earth customer service.

craigbak | CA | 05/05/2016

New Solar

I am thrilled with the recent solar installation from BDS solar. I had a preexisting solar system the was totally under powered. Ken was fantastic to work with and ensured my new system was fully capable. I have been up and running for three months and cant believe the energy I am producing. Very fair pricing and down to earth customer service.

craigbak | CA | 05/05/2016

New Solar

I am thrilled with the recent solar installation from BDS solar. I had a preexisting solar system the was totally under powered. Ken was fantastic to work with and ensured my new system was fully capable. I have been up and running for three months and cant believe the energy I am producing. Very fair pricing and down to earth customer service.

virk7869 | 04/20/2016

good job

we like the job

virk7869 | 04/20/2016

good job

we like the job

virk7869 | 04/20/2016

good job

we like the job

FrankV | Encino, CA | 04/19/2016

Professional Quality, Service & Courtesy

By the time I arrived at looking at solar, I had talked to quite a number of building contractors. What I liked most about Ken, of BDS Solar, was his attention to my interests regarding size and type of system I was looking for. He was very tuned in to building a system suitable for my particular needs and future anticipated electrical requirements of our newly remodeled home. Ken didn't push to sell more than what was appropriate for our project. In fact he helped me actually scale down from oversized ideas I had in mind, while providing us with one capable of staying just the right amount above what we projected our power needs to be. They were also very good at working with my contractors roofers to install the mounting system, as the new roof was being installed. The array arrangement and installation was perfect and went quickly with no problems. I also appreciated the family business environment and the more personal attention it provided.

FrankV | Encino, CA | 04/19/2016

Professional Quality, Service & Courtesy

By the time I arrived at looking at solar, I had talked to quite a number of building contractors. What I liked most about Ken, of BDS Solar, was his attention to my interests regarding size and type of system I was looking for. He was very tuned in to building a system suitable for my particular needs and future anticipated electrical requirements of our newly remodeled home. Ken didn't push to sell more than what was appropriate for our project. In fact he helped me actually scale down from oversized ideas I had in mind, while providing us with one capable of staying just the right amount above what we projected our power needs to be. They were also very good at working with my contractors roofers to install the mounting system, as the new roof was being installed. The array arrangement and installation was perfect and went quickly with no problems. I also appreciated the family business environment and the more personal attention it provided.

FrankV | Encino, CA | 04/19/2016

Professional Quality, Service & Courtesy

By the time I arrived at looking at solar, I had talked to quite a number of building contractors. What I liked most about Ken, of BDS Solar, was his attention to my interests regarding size and type of system I was looking for. He was very tuned in to building a system suitable for my particular needs and future anticipated electrical requirements of our newly remodeled home. Ken didn't push to sell more than what was appropriate for our project. In fact he helped me actually scale down from oversized ideas I had in mind, while providing us with one capable of staying just the right amount above what we projected our power needs to be. They were also very good at working with my contractors roofers to install the mounting system, as the new roof was being installed. The array arrangement and installation was perfect and went quickly with no problems. I also appreciated the family business environment and the more personal attention it provided.

Neecie | 03/23/2016

Consultant payment

Here is an email I received from this business, to give you an idea of the lack of professionalism I was dealing with here: 'I'm sorry I'm paying only for a completed project I don't know why I would use you for something that we can utilize at all thank you for trying but this is Anna completed job basis your problems are not mine getting this resolved thank you' I was hired to migrate a word document into an excel document to include links to certain sections. Per their vague instructions from the beginning, this task was completed after 3 drafts. I then received a brief email stating it was not what they were looking for and to stop the project. It was never suggested I get paid, not even for the effort it took to unprotect the excel document after BDS did not provide a password that worked to enable editing of the excel document.

Neecie | 03/23/2016

Consultant payment

Here is an email I received from this business, to give you an idea of the lack of professionalism I was dealing with here: 'I'm sorry I'm paying only for a completed project I don't know why I would use you for something that we can utilize at all thank you for trying but this is Anna completed job basis your problems are not mine getting this resolved thank you' I was hired to migrate a word document into an excel document to include links to certain sections. Per their vague instructions from the beginning, this task was completed after 3 drafts. I then received a brief email stating it was not what they were looking for and to stop the project. It was never suggested I get paid, not even for the effort it took to unprotect the excel document after BDS did not provide a password that worked to enable editing of the excel document.

Neecie | 03/23/2016

Consultant payment

Here is an email I received from this business, to give you an idea of the lack of professionalism I was dealing with here: 'I'm sorry I'm paying only for a completed project I don't know why I would use you for something that we can utilize at all thank you for trying but this is Anna completed job basis your problems are not mine getting this resolved thank you' I was hired to migrate a word document into an excel document to include links to certain sections. Per their vague instructions from the beginning, this task was completed after 3 drafts. I then received a brief email stating it was not what they were looking for and to stop the project. It was never suggested I get paid, not even for the effort it took to unprotect the excel document after BDS did not provide a password that worked to enable editing of the excel document.

General Contractor | CA | 08/24/2015

Highly Recommended

I am a General Contractor and have used Ken Sampson and BDS Solar for 3 residential projects in the San Fernando Valley. Ken and BDS Solar are very professional, great customer service, handled the permitting process and interface with the utility company which is always a time saver. I anticipate calling upon Ken and BDS Solar for any upcoming future projects. Great folks to work with.

General Contractor | CA | 08/24/2015

Highly Recommended

I am a General Contractor and have used Ken Sampson and BDS Solar for 3 residential projects in the San Fernando Valley. Ken and BDS Solar are very professional, great customer service, handled the permitting process and interface with the utility company which is always a time saver. I anticipate calling upon Ken and BDS Solar for any upcoming future projects. Great folks to work with.

General Contractor | CA | 08/24/2015

Highly Recommended

I am a General Contractor and have used Ken Sampson and BDS Solar for 3 residential projects in the San Fernando Valley. Ken and BDS Solar are very professional, great customer service, handled the permitting process and interface with the utility company which is always a time saver. I anticipate calling upon Ken and BDS Solar for any upcoming future projects. Great folks to work with.

CLG | 08/18/2015

Highly Recommended

From the initial contact, to the finished job, Ken Sampson showed the utmost professionalism. Everything was explained in detail, including all the options and incentives that were out there for us. We are so please with saving on our electric bills and would recommend BDS Solar to all our family and friends.

CLG | 08/18/2015

Highly Recommended

From the initial contact, to the finished job, Ken Sampson showed the utmost professionalism. Everything was explained in detail, including all the options and incentives that were out there for us. We are so please with saving on our electric bills and would recommend BDS Solar to all our family and friends.

CLG | 08/18/2015

Highly Recommended

From the initial contact, to the finished job, Ken Sampson showed the utmost professionalism. Everything was explained in detail, including all the options and incentives that were out there for us. We are so please with saving on our electric bills and would recommend BDS Solar to all our family and friends.

CplVc | 08/16/2015

Good value

I am satisfied with my system, it works and is great overall value. Ken was good with returning my calls and following up. The project took 7 months due to additional requirements from SCE. I had received quotes from multiple companies and decided to go with BDS because Ken was able to accommodate my requirements for the system at a reasonable price.

CplVc | 08/16/2015

Good value

I am satisfied with my system, it works and is great overall value. Ken was good with returning my calls and following up. The project took 7 months due to additional requirements from SCE. I had received quotes from multiple companies and decided to go with BDS because Ken was able to accommodate my requirements for the system at a reasonable price.

CplVc | 08/16/2015

Good value

I am satisfied with my system, it works and is great overall value. Ken was good with returning my calls and following up. The project took 7 months due to additional requirements from SCE. I had received quotes from multiple companies and decided to go with BDS because Ken was able to accommodate my requirements for the system at a reasonable price.

Chuckles | 08/10/2015

A Great Job

BDS Solar did a wonderful job and did the installation in one day. Very neat and clean. Ken Sampson was great to work with and also continued to follow up until we were up and running. Would highly recommend his company.

Chuckles | 08/10/2015

A Great Job

BDS Solar did a wonderful job and did the installation in one day. Very neat and clean. Ken Sampson was great to work with and also continued to follow up until we were up and running. Would highly recommend his company.

Chuckles | 08/10/2015

A Great Job

BDS Solar did a wonderful job and did the installation in one day. Very neat and clean. Ken Sampson was great to work with and also continued to follow up until we were up and running. Would highly recommend his company.

Page | Camarillo, CA | 08/07/2015

Best Value

I went with three different companies before selecting BDS Solar for my installation. Ken Sampson was my contact and helped us through the whole process. Mine was a land based installation, not a rooftop, and presented some challenges. BDS Solar provided the best solution, and beat the other quotes by a big margin. Installation went quickly. Now we are generating enough energy to eliminate my $500 a month electric bill. Very satisfied.

Page | Camarillo, CA | 08/07/2015

Best Value

I went with three different companies before selecting BDS Solar for my installation. Ken Sampson was my contact and helped us through the whole process. Mine was a land based installation, not a rooftop, and presented some challenges. BDS Solar provided the best solution, and beat the other quotes by a big margin. Installation went quickly. Now we are generating enough energy to eliminate my $500 a month electric bill. Very satisfied.

Page | Camarillo, CA | 08/07/2015

Best Value

I went with three different companies before selecting BDS Solar for my installation. Ken Sampson was my contact and helped us through the whole process. Mine was a land based installation, not a rooftop, and presented some challenges. BDS Solar provided the best solution, and beat the other quotes by a big margin. Installation went quickly. Now we are generating enough energy to eliminate my $500 a month electric bill. Very satisfied.

A.R | 08/06/2015

West Hills

Very happy with the installation Ken has been the most professional and knowledgeable. Worked with us from the beginning to the end always answers phone calls. We highly recommend to use this company if you don't want to have headache :) A.R.

A.R | 08/06/2015

West Hills

Very happy with the installation Ken has been the most professional and knowledgeable. Worked with us from the beginning to the end always answers phone calls. We highly recommend to use this company if you don't want to have headache :) A.R.

A.R | 08/06/2015

West Hills

Very happy with the installation Ken has been the most professional and knowledgeable. Worked with us from the beginning to the end always answers phone calls. We highly recommend to use this company if you don't want to have headache :) A.R.

Steve J | Los angeles, CA | 08/04/2015

Fantastic company to work with!!!

Beyond my expectations!!! They did both my house and my business. Ken Sampson was my contact person, he was very straight forward, punctual, returned all phone calls, and any small problems he addressed either the same day or the next day. Overall great service would recommend to anyone!!. I love my system which saves me a ton of money!

Steve J | Los angeles, CA | 08/04/2015

Fantastic company to work with!!!

Beyond my expectations!!! They did both my house and my business. Ken Sampson was my contact person, he was very straight forward, punctual, returned all phone calls, and any small problems he addressed either the same day or the next day. Overall great service would recommend to anyone!!. I love my system which saves me a ton of money!

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California - West Hills

23705 Vanowen Street #158, West Hills CA, 91307

California - Los Angeles

23615 Welby Way, Los Angeles CA, 91307

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