Got a solar quote? Check it before you sign. Most California homeowners overpay by $8,000–$32,000 because they don't know what fair pricing looks like. We do.
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High-pressure solar sales tactics are rampant in California. Here's what to watch out for before you sign anything.
Legitimate solar pricing doesn't expire overnight. If you're being pressured to sign today, that's a manipulation tactic — not a real deal.
Every solar quote should show a clear cost-per-watt figure. If they won't show it, they're hiding an inflated price. Fair range in California: $2.75–$3.75/W.
A reputable installer will back their system's energy output. No production guarantee means no accountability if the system underperforms.
Some companies upsell massive systems you don't need. Others undersize to show a lower price. Your system should be sized to your actual usage.
Your panels should carry a 25-year product and performance warranty. Anything shorter or vague — like "manufacturer warranty" — is a red flag.
Watch for "adders" buried in the contract: roof reinforcement, trenching, permit fees, or HOA filing costs that weren't mentioned in the sales pitch.
We don't employ commissioned salespeople — we partner with vetted, licensed local California solar installation companies. You get expert craftsmanship, fair pricing, and the satisfaction of keeping jobs and money in your community.
Every ClearWatt installation is performed by a local California-based solar company — not out-of-state crews flown in to hit quotas. We believe solar should create real, lasting jobs in the communities it powers.
Supporting Local EconomyBig solar companies pay their reps $8,000–$32,000 per sale in commissions — and you foot the entire bill in your quote. ClearWatt cuts out the middleman entirely. Our partners are paid for quality work, not for closing pressure tactics.
Zero Commission ModelOur partner installers get a steady pipeline of qualified, pre-surveyed jobs — no lead chasing, no wasted estimates. That efficiency means lower costs for you and more sustainable, reliable work for them.
Win-Win PartnershipClearWatt is headquartered in Irvine, CA and serves homeowners across the entire state — from Sacramento to San Diego. Our network of approved local installers means you always get someone who knows your area, your utility, and your climate.
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We built ClearWatt because we were tired of seeing California homeowners get burned by pushy sales tactics — and local install companies losing business to out-of-state corporate giants.
We show you every line item. Cost per watt, equipment specs, projected output, payback period — nothing hidden, nothing glossed over.
No commissioned reps. No upselling. Our ClearWatt Approved installers are paid for quality work — not for pressuring you into signing.
Every dollar you spend stays with a local California installer — not a national corporate sales machine. Real jobs. Real neighbors.
We stand behind every system installed by our ClearWatt Approved technicians. If output falls short, we make it right.
We built our process to eliminate hidden costs — including an on-site survey by a ClearWatt Approved Technician so you know exactly what you're paying before you commit.
Share an existing quote to check, or just your energy bill if you need a fresh one. Takes 2 minutes.
Our team compares your quote against real California market pricing and flags any overcharges or red flags.
A vetted local technician visits your home to inspect roof, electrical panel, and site — locking in a final price with zero hidden adders.
A locked-in, all-inclusive price — permits, labor, hardware, interconnection. Installed by your local ClearWatt Approved company.
Go with ClearWatt, negotiate with your original company, or walk away. We'll never chase you.
Your survey is performed by a ClearWatt Approved Technician — a vetted, licensed local California installer who physically inspects your roof, shading, electrical panel capacity, and any site-specific factors that affect cost and performance. This is how we guarantee zero surprise adders after you sign. The $250 fee is non-refundable — but is fully credited toward your ClearWatt solar project if you move forward with us.
California homeowners across the state who ran their quotes through ClearWatt before signing.
"Another company was pushing hard for me to sign that same night. ClearWatt showed me the quote was way over market rate — no commissions meant no games. The local crew they sent did an incredible job and I couldn't be happier."
"I almost signed a 25-year loan at 7.9% interest. ClearWatt flagged it immediately and helped me find 2.99% financing instead. When I ran the numbers over the life of the loan, I saved over $25,000. The transparency was night and day compared to everyone else."
"The ClearWatt Approved tech found my electrical panel needed an upgrade — something the other company planned to spring on me after signing as a $4,000 adder. That $250 survey saved me a massive headache and kept my final price exactly where they promised."
"Three other companies gave me the hard sell and 'today only' deals. ClearWatt just showed me the numbers, sent out a local tech, and gave me a quote $11,000 lower than everyone else. No pressure, no games — just honest solar."
Free quote check online. Then book your $250 survey with a ClearWatt Approved local technician — credited back if you go solar with us.
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