Sandbox Solar

Just finished up my solar installation and turn on from Sandbox Solar - it has been a wonderful and issue free process from start to finish. The whole team has been great to work with, from Andrew with the initial evaluation and proposal, to Efa coordinating the whole process, Cavin and his team doing the install over 2 days, and Tyler handling the electric work. All the details of the install were handled easily by the team - from the solar panel installs, to the electric work, to painting the hardware matching colors. The team knew exactly what they needed to do for all aspects of the install, and it was impressive seeing them doing the coordinated work. The paperwork and inspections with the city were problem free, and the system was turned on within just a few days after the install completed.

The project went smoothly from start to finish. Justin and Efa were available to answer questions, were pleasant to work with and were very knowledgeable. The installation crew worked fast and completed the project in two days. No issues with permit approval or city inspection. Received permission to operate from Xcel Energy in two weeks. I had a few issues with the agreement but negotiations were easy and Justin was amenable to all the changes I requested. Sandbox was not the least expensive but their pricing was competitive. I chose Sandbox because the REC solar panels they use degrade less over time and provide a better value. Don't rely solely on EnergSage reviews when picking a company. Check reviews on other sites such as Google and NextDoor and also check BBB ratings.

We had an amazing experience with Sandbox Solar installing our PV solar system this past summer. Their Sales Rep, Justin, was very informative and the turnaround time was much quicker than expected! The install crew was friendly and the whole system was installed in one day. We love our REC Alpha Pure 400 panels and could not be happier to be generating our own energy. We highly recommend Sandbox Solar!

The process with Sandbox was great from beginning to end. They installed a 6.5 kWH system, upgraded our electrical service, and installed an EV charger. There were a few hiccups out of their control such as delay in obtaining a new electrical panel (supply chain shortage), snow storm pushing back install, and crew lead coming down with COVID. Despite these hiccups, the communication was great throughout the whole process. The final install went smoothly, they paid close attention to detail, and finished the whole thing in two half days. They have provided great support in answering our questions after the installation. For example one of our micro inverters failed and they came down the same day to replace it, even though it's a 1.5 hour drive from their location to our house in Denver. They even helped us apply for Denver County rebates and provided the needed information for our EV Charger install. I have recommended them to multiple friends looking to get solar installed on their houses. I love supporting a local small business and they are one that definitely deserves to be supported.

Great value on great equipment, despite some hiccups during the process. Sandbox Solar bid on my project through EnergySage (saved me about $5K versus same equipment quoted by a top regional installer not on EnergySage). The pricing they offered was very competitive with other installers on EnergySage, and the equipment they quoted was a step above quotes with similar pricing. I received permission to operate earlier this week, and after one on-site service call, the system is producing at levels at or above what was quoted to me. So why 4 stars instead of 5? 1) Painting the conduit was a point of frustration for me (and candidly, for them). If I could do it over again, I would have paid $500 to an external vendor who had expertise in that particular skill. The overall price of the project would have still been competitive, the outcome would have been better, and it would have been less of a hassle for everyone. 2) Pricing felt a little nickel-and-dime to me. After I accepted the quote on EnergySage, I was told of some additional fees that would be required to do the job. Talking to other contractors and consumers, it sounds like it's more common to include the "extra" services in the upfront quote, such as for electrical work that enables reporting of energy consumption. 3) My permission to operate came 2.5 months after our contract specified. In fairness, if my house were in Fort Collins, I think Sandbox Solar would have better understood timelines with the local government and electrical company. But by my estimate, this delay cost me $450 in energy production. Why 4 stars instead of 3? I genuinely like the people I worked with. I believe they're doing their best and want to improve. They solicited my feedback and weren't defensive when I shared the same candid feedback I'm sharing with you. Definitely worth a quote. Like I said, great value on great equipment. Thank you to Efa, Sam, Justin, and everyone else who played a role in the project.

AJ and his whole team at Sandbox Solar did a great job with my solar project. I hightly recommend them for the quality of their work, their agility in providing truly tailored solutions, their very competitive prices and their responsiveness. Now that my system is running, I'm very happy with the performance I'm getting out of it, no more electrical bills and I'm feeling good doing more for our planet. Call Sandbox Solar if you want to do the same!