Elizabeth Willingham
Virtue Solar installed my ground-mounted array with great professionalism and timeliness. The team was kind, responsive, and patient with all my questions. Highly recommend!
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Virtue Solar
Virtue Solar
Based in Charlottesville, Virtue Solar has installed solar in Virginia since 2015. Its in-house crew handles most installations within about 1.5 hours of Charlottesville; farther projects may use local partners, while the company manages design, permitting and quality assurance.
Business Highlights
- Virtue Solar is licensed as a Virginia Class A Contractor.
- Its installers are NABCEP-certified.
- It is a Solar Insure-certified installer.
- Its solar service crew is in-house rather than subcontracted.
Service Area
Charlottesville, Crozet, Scottsville, Keswick, Earlysville, Lake Monticello, Gordonsville, Louisa and Orange; Fredericksburg, Fairfax County and Northern Virginia; Lynchburg, Roanoke, Bedford and Amherst; Madison, Culpeper, Warrenton and Rappahannock; Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield, Midlothian, Short Pump, Mechanicsville and Bon Air; Harrisonburg, Staunton, Waynesboro and Lexington.
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Virtue Solar is one of 6 solar companies ProsGrade lists in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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Listing details
12 services listed, including Residential solar installation, Ground-mounted solar and Commercial solar installation. Open weekdays, closed on weekends. Rated 5.0 from 74 reviews.
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How This Business Compares
How Virtue Solar compares with the other 5 solar companies on ProsGrade in Charlottesville, using public Google ratings and review counts.
- Ranks in the top quarter of the 6 Charlottesville solar companies on ProsGrade by Google rating and review volume.
- Rated 5.0 on Google, at or above the 4.9 average of other Charlottesville solar companies on ProsGrade.
- Has more Google reviews (74) than 4 of the 5 other Charlottesville solar companies on ProsGrade.
- One of 5 Charlottesville solar companies on ProsGrade rated 4.7 or higher from at least 10 reviews.
Services Covered
12 services- Residential solar installationRooftop systems for homes
- Ground-mounted solarGround-mounted arrays
- Commercial solar installationFor businesses, farms and nonprofits
- Solar and battery systemsFranklinWH and Enphase home batteries
- FranklinWH battery backup installationWhole-home backup; compatible with existing solar systems
- SPAN smart panel installationCircuit-level control and extended battery runtime during outages
- Adding panels to an existing systemExpanding an existing solar system
- Solar servicing and repairOffline, error-reporting and low-production systems, including systems from other installers; within 1.5 hours of Charlottesville
- Solar system inspectionsWritten reports with photos and prioritized recommendations
- Solar removal and reinstallationFor roof replacements; reinstallation with new flashings
- Critter guards and snow guardsRetrofits for most roof-mounted arrays
- TPO financingThird-party ownership with a flat monthly rate
Reviews
What customers say
Reviewers praise the team's responsiveness and helpful answers to questions. One customer described a ground-mounted array installation as professional and timely; another said a roof inspection caught an issue that might have saved money later.
Customer Reviews
Cannon “Cannon”
Had a great experience with Virtue! They take care of absolutely everything you might need for the process, great people we couldn't be happier with how our roof turned out.
Mike Tarpey
Working with Virtue Solar was a total pleasure. They're fully informed on all federal/state/local regulations and do all the legwork of communicating with the power company + the local government for necessary approvals. All of my questions about the plan, from panel characteristics to warranty info, were answered by the time Peter left the house after the one hour initial consultation.
In total, it took the four-man crew about two full days of work to install 20 panels plus the box on the back of the house. Now six months after completing the installation, the panels are still working flawlessly and are covering over 100% of our power usage, with some extra juice going back to the grid and making the world a bit better. You can't beat a $0 power bill, and you can't beat Virtue Solar.
Shelley Tattersall
It was the right choice to select Virtue Solar for the installation of our solar panels. From the the pre-visit, to installation, to turning on the system, they answered all our questions and gave us expert guidance on choices. It is obvious that they care about the quality of their work and the quality of the equipment used. When we see examples of installations around town, we know Virtue was the best choice.
Andrew Payton
Working with Virtue Solar to install our 7.2 kW system was an excellent experience. They offered the lower (price per kW) of the two bids I received and were great about answering my questions and accurately setting my expectations. Their roof inspection also caught an issue that probably saved me a lot of money in the long run! Installation was a breeze, and the team was friendly, quick, and tidy. Highly recommended!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens before Virtue Solar begins a repair?
For systems new to the company, it starts with an inspection and provides a repair quote before work begins.
How quickly does Virtue Solar respond to service requests?
It typically responds within one to two business days, and most visits are scheduled within a couple of weeks. Fully offline systems are prioritized.
Does every Virtue Solar project include a 30-year warranty?
No. Every project includes a 10-year workmanship warranty; the Solar Insure 30-year warranty is optional.
What can Virtue Solar include in a solar proposal?
It can create a custom home model showing how solar may look, along with system cost and available incentives.