Solar Services is listed on Top Solar Services as a solar contractor serving Virginia Beach, Virginia. The 87 verified reviews on this page reflects real client experiences. Use the information on this page — the verified review count, sub-ratings on quality, schedule, cost, and willingness-to-refer, the company's services and pricing snapshot, and the contact details — alongside your own due diligence on licensing and insurance before requesting a quote.
Solar contractors in this category should carry a current state contractor license, $1M+ general liability and workers' compensation insurance, and verified reviews from recent projects in your area.
In Virginia, solar contractors are typically licensed at the state level for electrical or general construction work, and the most-cited credentials homeowners check on this page are NABCEP certification, manufacturer training (Tesla, Enphase, SolarEdge), and verified workers' compensation coverage. Confirm Solar Services's state contractor license number with your Virginia licensing board, verify any NABCEP credentials at nabcep.org, and request proof of general liability and workers' compensation insurance certificates that name your project address before signing a contract. For larger projects, ask for two or three references from recently completed installs of similar size and call them about quality, schedule, and warranty service experience.
Typical project timeline. Most residential installs run 8–14 weeks end to end: about a week for the site survey and design, 2–6 weeks waiting on permits from the local Authority Having Jurisdiction, one to three days of physical installation, then 2–5 weeks for inspection and utility permission to operate. The panels go up fast; the paperwork is what sets the schedule. Ask Solar Services for the specific permitting turnaround in Virginia Beach, because local inspection backlogs are the single most common source of schedule slippage and vary widely between neighboring jurisdictions.
What the quote process looks like. A serious solar installation quote is delivered in writing after a site assessment — not as a verbal number on a first phone call. Expect a written proposal with an itemized bill of materials (panel and inverter make and model), a production estimate modeled in PVWatts, Aurora, or Helioscope showing shading and tilt assumptions, the full price before and after any incentives, and financing terms disclosed separately from the equipment price. Get at least three comparable written proposals so you are comparing equipment and scope rather than sales pressure, and be wary of any bid that expires within 24 hours or requires more than 10% down before work begins.
Credentials to confirm. Before signing, verify the state contractor license number with the Virginia licensing board, confirm any NABCEP certification directly at nabcep.org, and request certificates of general liability and workers' compensation insurance that name your project address. A contractor who hesitates to produce these documents has told you what you need to know.
How warranty service works. Three separate warranties apply: the panel manufacturer's product and performance warranty (typically 25 years), the inverter warranty (10–25 years depending on platform), and the contractor's own workmanship warranty covering labor and roof penetrations. Only the last one depends on Solar Services remaining in business, which is why a company's track record in Virginia Beach matters as much as the warranty length on paper. Confirm in writing who to call for a service claim, what the response window is, and whether the workmanship warranty transfers if you sell the home.
Rates, costs, and payback. Solar economics in Virginia Beach are driven primarily by your current electricity rate, your annual kWh usage, available roof area and orientation, and local utility export policy. Installed residential pricing across most US markets runs $2.30–$3.20 per watt before incentives, with smaller systems at the upper end because fixed permitting and mobilization costs spread across fewer watts.
Incentives available in 2026. The federal Section 25D residential tax credit expired on December 31, 2025, so homeowners purchasing a system outright no longer claim the 30% credit. Section 48E remains available for business-owned and third-party-owned systems, making lease and power-purchase-agreement structures more competitive than they were previously. State, utility, and municipal programs vary considerably — ask Solar Services which programs you currently qualify for and confirm each one independently before signing.
What to verify locally. Ask about the net metering or net billing tariff your utility will place you on, the permitting turnaround for your jurisdiction, and whether any property-tax or sales-tax exemption applies to the added home value. These three answers determine your payback period more than panel brand selection does.
Clients consistently praise Solar Services for professional service, transparent communication, and quality workmanship. Reviewers frequently highlight the company's ability to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
This summary is based on verified Top Solar Services reviews.
We recently had a 10kw system installed on our back roof in James City County. Solar services had great communication the entire way. We were updated along the way with every step and they installed the system faster than I could have hoped for. It’s operating perfectly and am very pleased with the investment. The crews were all very polite and skilled. Five star!
We were extremely pleased with the quality of Solar Services work. They installed a solar system with 32 panels, and an electric vehicle charger. The installation team, led by Thomas and Adam, were very efficient, installing the solar system in just one day. Thomas and Adam returned to install the charger in less than a day. Arthur oversaw the project and was a very effective liaison when questions arose. Then Will was extremely helpful in getting our solar credits (SRECs) set up. We interviewed two companies and picked Solar Services because they were recommended by friends for quality work and attentive customer service, including willingness to travel here to the Eastern Shore when needed. Indeed, the Accomack County Building Department was also very complimentary of the quality of Solar Services work. We highly recommend them to our Eastern Shore neighbors.
I could not recommend Solar Services enough. We actually used them for a second opinion and we found they were much more professional, thorough, and responsive. Will in specific took the time to come out after working hours to get us an estimate and to make sure everything went well after the jobs were finished. Solar services also quoted us at a much more affordable price for a much more thorough job. The first job was a Tesla charger and the second was a cable run through the attic. Although they ran into a few bumps on the road, they never made us feel like the job would not get done or gave us any worries anyways. They were very kind and even cleaned up very well afterwards. One thing to note that wasn’t a problem for us was that in both jobs they showed up earlier than expected which we prefer anyways. Solar Services was overall the best company to go with and we will definitely be coming back for future projects.
I was very satisfied with the timely service and the price of the labor and materials Solar Services, Inc used to repair my solar system. I highly recommend them to anyone who needs solar service repairs. You can count on Solar Services, Inc to do our right. Art of Suffolk
Installed recently a tesla charger. Earlier installed both electric and water solar panels on roof. Great job each time. Responsive, efficient, and they produced results. Couldn’t ask for more.
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1236 Baker Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
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