Summer Hill Solar Overview
The Summer Hill Solar team has been around since 2012, although some sources state they’ve been active as early as 2010. This solar company serves Eastern and Central Connecticut.
The owner is Brendan Owens, who seems to have a very hands-on approach. This is clear from the fact that many clients mention his in-person visits to view the site and provide quotes based on his analysis. Brendan has a CT E-1 electrical contractor license, obtained in 2006.
The company is mostly associated with smaller projects, making them an appropriate option for residential solar installations. They can also assist with servicing and maintenance after installation or for your existing solar setup.
Summer Hill Solar Services and Specifics
Specific Solar Panels Offered
Most of the information mentioning Summer Hill Solar’s systems states that they provide photovoltaic systems. They are certified for PV installations, according to their NABCEP information.
Based on clients’ feedback, they suggest customers should use high-quality solar panels from Europe.
Specific Types of Solar Offered
Summer Hill Solar can assist both residential and commercial clients with designing as well as the installation of their solar systems. However, they may not be sufficiently set up for extremely large solar projects unless in partnerships with other vendors.
From their online gallery, it’s clear they’re able to assist with various types of solar installations. This includes rooftop and ground-mounted infrastructures.
Installation Costs and Process
Costs
Customers find Summer Hill Solar competitive and much more affordable than bigger names in the industry’s quotes. Some even say they paid thousands less compared to ‘big box stores.’
Clients also feel they get value for money, especially because they get personal service, such as shading studies on site.
Another drawcard for customers is that the company can assist with financings, such as bank and credit union recommendations to obtain a Smart e-Loan.
Legitimacy
Their website is very limited and doesn’t give a lot of information on their brand or services. However, we see no reason to doubt Summer Hill Solar’s legitimacy, although they have very little online presence.
| While not many, there are online reviews about the brand. |
| Eligible contractor of Energize Connecticut. |
| Their NABCEP certification for PV installations is mentioned on certain solar-related online platforms, with ID number 032611-240. |
Their licenses are quoted online as being:
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Maintenance
The Summer Hill Solar website’s contact page does mention servicing. On other online platforms that report on their activities, repairs and maintenance are also mentioned as one of their services.
They offer a 12-year cover on their workmanship and labor. They can assist with replacements and repairs, but costs will depend on the warranty that applies and the type of problem that occurs.
If you need assistance with an existing solar infrastructure, you can contact them via phone or use the [email protected] email address.
Customer Service (Review Analysis)
What Summer Hill Solar lacks in the digital marketing department, they seem to make up for in person. Many customers’ feedback includes mentions of team members’ knowledge about the industry and specific products. Clients feel this team’s insight is better compared to working with some larger distributors or those that don’t specialize in the solar niche.
Even the owner, Brendan Owens, will take the time to visit potential clients’ properties to discuss possibilities and give accurate quotes after reviewing a site. They also take the time to explain exactly how systems and costs work to customers. According to clients, this helps when they find the process of going solar a bit overwhelming.
Customers also appreciate their willingness to work with other contractors on the same property if a certain project requires this. Reportedly they’re easy to get along with, even with other companies’ team members, which can prevent unnecessary conflict and downtime.
The SolarEmpower View
With Summer Hill Solar, one can be forgiven for first underestimating the brand, especially because of its lack of online presence and information, even on its own website. However, objective sources put them in a good light and confirm that it’s a company we highly recommend to try for solar installations in the Connecticut area.
| 💲Cost: 9/10 | ✅Legitimacy: 8/10 |
| ⭐️Quality: 9/10 | 📞Contact transparency: 8/10 |
Contact Details
Phone: (860) 481 3802
Address: 147 Center Cemetery Road, Woodstock CT, 06281
Email: [email protected]