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NEW ERA CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN

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NEW ERA CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN

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2 years of experience
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With over 6 years of experience, NEW ERA CONSTRUCTION is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you.

With over 6 years of experience, NEW ERA CONSTRUCTION is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you.

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SOLARSESAME INC

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SOLARSESAME INC

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3 years of experience
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At SolarSesame, we believe families deserve true financial security. We spent years helping homeowners save thousands with low, fixed-rate mortgages?but when energy bills started skyrocketing, we saw the same burden return. We knew it was time to step in again. After months of research, we found a better way: solar energy. We took the same heart and passion that built our foundation?and created SolarSesame: a company devoted to turning sunshine into savings and restoring true financial freedom for families.

"Great experience, simple transaction. Quality work with the right price and accountability."

Vikram G on November 2025

At SolarSesame, we believe families deserve true financial security. We spent years helping homeowners save thousands with low, fixed-rate mortgages?but when energy bills started skyrocketing, we saw the same burden return. We knew it was time to step in again. After months of research, we found a better way: solar energy. We took the same heart and passion that built our foundation?and created SolarSesame: a company devoted to turning sunshine into savings and restoring true financial freedom for families.

"Great experience, simple transaction. Quality work with the right price and accountability."

Vikram G on November 2025

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Line Load Electric

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Line Load Electric

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We are committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on & look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients. We guarantee your satisfaction!

"Extremely knowledgeable and helpful with our electrical and solar problem. Responded immediately and took care of the outage problem. Highly recommend this company."

Virginia C on November 2025

We are committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on & look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients. We guarantee your satisfaction!

"Extremely knowledgeable and helpful with our electrical and solar problem. Responded immediately and took care of the outage problem. Highly recommend this company."

Virginia C on November 2025

D & L Services

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D & L Services

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I have been in business since 1988 and have stayed small on purpose to keep the quality up to my standards. In the past three years I have focused on solar panel cleaning. I do it with water fed poles and ladders no power washers to void your warranty. I still clean roofs and do commercial work in addition to solar.

I have been in business since 1988 and have stayed small on purpose to keep the quality up to my standards. In the past three years I have focused on solar panel cleaning. I do it with water fed poles and ladders no power washers to void your warranty. I still clean roofs and do commercial work in addition to solar.

Lifestyle Solar

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Lifestyle Solar

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Customers say: Terrific value
17 years of experience

Lifestyle Solar is one of Fresno Bee's People Choice Award Winners for 2012,2013, & 2014. We offer the lowest leasing and the lowest price guaranteed on any solar installation. We are a local business based in Fresno, CA that services the central valley and more!

"Would give zero stars if possible! Larry Hoang at first presented himself as an honest, reasonable man and contractor but his actions have proven this very wrong. We have two major roof leaks that will cost us thousands of dollars to fix - caused by deficient solar panel installation. He refuses to repair them, despite three independent reports from other local licensed contractors indicating the roof damage was *directly* caused by the solar panel installation. We am currently filing a formal complaint with the California State Contractors Licensing Board in an effort to get him to respond, as we cannot even get our roof fixed until he agrees to remove the panels. We hired him specifically because we wanted to support local businesses - but we sincerely regret this decision. Buyer BEWARE! This is not an honorable businessman - nor business!"

Jennifer S on October 2024

Lifestyle Solar is one of Fresno Bee's People Choice Award Winners for 2012,2013, & 2014. We offer the lowest leasing and the lowest price guaranteed on any solar installation. We are a local business based in Fresno, CA that services the central valley and more!

"Would give zero stars if possible! Larry Hoang at first presented himself as an honest, reasonable man and contractor but his actions have proven this very wrong. We have two major roof leaks that will cost us thousands of dollars to fix - caused by deficient solar panel installation. He refuses to repair them, despite three independent reports from other local licensed contractors indicating the roof damage was *directly* caused by the solar panel installation. We am currently filing a formal complaint with the California State Contractors Licensing Board in an effort to get him to respond, as we cannot even get our roof fixed until he agrees to remove the panels. We hired him specifically because we wanted to support local businesses - but we sincerely regret this decision. Buyer BEWARE! This is not an honorable businessman - nor business!"

Jennifer S on October 2024

Big Ben Construction

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Big Ben Construction

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31 years of experience

We provide friendly, trustworthy, and exceptional quality remodeling service. THE PROFESSIONALS AT BIG BEN CONSTRUCTION PLEDGE TO LISTEN TO YOUR NEEDS AND WISHES, HELP YOU RECOGNIZE YOUR REALISTIC GOALS, AND PRODUCE UNCOMPROMISING RESULTS.... PROUDLY SERVING THE GREATER LOS ANGELES METRO AREA!

We provide friendly, trustworthy, and exceptional quality remodeling service. THE PROFESSIONALS AT BIG BEN CONSTRUCTION PLEDGE TO LISTEN TO YOUR NEEDS AND WISHES, HELP YOU RECOGNIZE YOUR REALISTIC GOALS, AND PRODUCE UNCOMPROMISING RESULTS.... PROUDLY SERVING THE GREATER LOS ANGELES METRO AREA!

Jefali Plumbing

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Jefali Plumbing

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37 years of experience

FRIENDLY, RELIABLE SERVICE YOU CAN TRUS! SERVICES FOR COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENCIAL CLIENTS

FRIENDLY, RELIABLE SERVICE YOU CAN TRUS! SERVICES FOR COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENCIAL CLIENTS

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Facilities Plumbing & Drain

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Facilities Plumbing & Drain

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Customers say: Quick response
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We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! We are veterans in residential and commercial plumbing needs. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"They recommended a good solution for the occasional shallow flooding in the garage (installing a sump pump) They started soon after we submitted the request and they did a good job. Most importantly, the pump kept the garage dry through our seemingly endless rains this winter. There are 2 reasons I rate the job with 4 stars rather than 5. (1) The job did not pass the city’s inspection and a critical connection had to be reconfigured (after which it passed) and (2) there was some weirdness around payment on the last day of the actual work (before the inspection) in which the crew seemed unwilling to leave without a check and then were slowly driving around the neighborhood afterwards. When I brought this up with my contact at the company, he denied that the van was theirs (which it definitely was) and didn’t really explain or defuse the bad feeling this created. But … they did a good job and in this day and age that’s really important and can’t be taken for granted. I recommend this company with the suggestion that paperwork, permitting, terms of payment etc should be clearly settled in advance."

Lynn F on July 2024

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! We are veterans in residential and commercial plumbing needs. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"They recommended a good solution for the occasional shallow flooding in the garage (installing a sump pump) They started soon after we submitted the request and they did a good job. Most importantly, the pump kept the garage dry through our seemingly endless rains this winter. There are 2 reasons I rate the job with 4 stars rather than 5. (1) The job did not pass the city’s inspection and a critical connection had to be reconfigured (after which it passed) and (2) there was some weirdness around payment on the last day of the actual work (before the inspection) in which the crew seemed unwilling to leave without a check and then were slowly driving around the neighborhood afterwards. When I brought this up with my contact at the company, he denied that the van was theirs (which it definitely was) and didn’t really explain or defuse the bad feeling this created. But … they did a good job and in this day and age that’s really important and can’t be taken for granted. I recommend this company with the suggestion that paperwork, permitting, terms of payment etc should be clearly settled in advance."

Lynn F on July 2024

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Steven Bailey Plumbing

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Steven Bailey Plumbing

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Steven Bailey Plumbing is San Francisco, San Mateo County, and Marin County's premier tech-savvy plumbing company, revolutionizing the industry with cutting-edge solutions and legendary craftsmanship. Known for our water heater installations that set the gold standard, we deliver unmatched performance and reliability tailored to your home or business needs. Whether you’re upgrading to a high-efficiency model or replacing an outdated system, our expertise ensures flawless results every time. At Steven Bailey Plumbing, we’re not just keeping the water running or your drains draining—we’re setting a new standard for plumbing excellence. Choose innovation. Choose quality. Choose Steven Bailey Plumbing.

"great,the best"

richard c on December 2024

Steven Bailey Plumbing is San Francisco, San Mateo County, and Marin County's premier tech-savvy plumbing company, revolutionizing the industry with cutting-edge solutions and legendary craftsmanship. Known for our water heater installations that set the gold standard, we deliver unmatched performance and reliability tailored to your home or business needs. Whether you’re upgrading to a high-efficiency model or replacing an outdated system, our expertise ensures flawless results every time. At Steven Bailey Plumbing, we’re not just keeping the water running or your drains draining—we’re setting a new standard for plumbing excellence. Choose innovation. Choose quality. Choose Steven Bailey Plumbing.

"great,the best"

richard c on December 2024

Dave Rucker Construction

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Dave Rucker Construction

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Very clean, on time and do exactly what we have agreed

Very clean, on time and do exactly what we have agreed

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FAQs for solar panel installation projects in San Francisco, CA

Annual inspections are recommended for residential solar systems, though specific needs vary based on several factors. Newer installations in moderate climates require less frequent professional evaluation, while systems over a decade old or those in harsh environments benefit from more regular attention. Always arrange an inspection following severe weather events that might have damaged components or affected system performance.

Pre-inspection cleaning isn't necessary, as evaluating the current condition of your panels is part of the assessment process. Professional inspectors can effectively examine systems regardless of cleanliness level, as accumulation patterns often provide valuable diagnostic information. However, if panels are completely obscured by heavy debris, bird droppings, or other materials that prevent visual examination of the surface, a basic rinse might be helpful before the scheduled inspection.

A comprehensive solar inspection examines all system components, including panels, wiring, mounting hardware, and inverters. Technicians check for physical damage like cracks or delamination, evaluate electrical connections for corrosion or looseness, and assess overall system performance against expected output levels. The inspection may also verify that safety systems are functioning correctly and that the installation complies with applicable codes and standards.

While traditional manual inspections are effective for most residential systems, specialized inspection methods may provide advantages for certain installations. Factors to consider include system size, roof complexity, accessibility challenges, and safety considerations. For multi-story homes or commercial installations where roof access is difficult or potentially hazardous, alternative inspection approaches offer improved documentation and reduced risk, though potentially at a higher cost.

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