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First Response Solar

Top Spot in Santa Rosa Today 5.00 (93 reviews)(707) 861-0388

First Response Solar

First Response Solar is a Sonoma County solar installer founded in 2018 by Chaz and Dylan, who began in the trade with their father's company. From Santa Rosa, the owner-led team designs, permits and installs residential solar and battery systems, then coordinates inspections and utility interconnection. It also removes and reinstalls panels for roof work.

Business Highlights
  • Founded in 2018 by Chaz and Dylan
  • Lists C-10 electrical and C-46 solar licenses and California license 1039876
  • Says The Press Democrat named it Best Solar & Storage Company in Sonoma County in 2024 and 2025

Service Area

Sonoma County communities including Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, Forestville, Graton, Windsor, Rohnert Park, Petaluma, Bodega Bay, Sonoma, Cloverdale, Healdsburg and Guerneville.

Featured Local Business

First Response Solar is one of 8 solar companies ProsGrade lists in Santa Rosa, California.

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Listing details

6 services listed, including Residential solar, Home batteries and Solar removal and reinstallation. Open weekdays, closed on weekends. Rated 5.0 from 93 reviews.

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How This Business Compares

How First Response Solar compares with the other 7 solar companies on ProsGrade in Santa Rosa, using public Google ratings and review counts.

  • Ranks in the top quarter of the 8 Santa Rosa solar companies on ProsGrade by Google rating and review volume.
  • Rated 5.0 on Google, at or above the 4.7 average of other Santa Rosa solar companies on ProsGrade.
  • Has the most Google reviews (93) of the 8 Santa Rosa solar companies on ProsGrade.
  • One of 6 Santa Rosa solar companies on ProsGrade rated 4.7 or higher from at least 10 reviews.

Services Covered

6 services
  • Residential solardesign and installation with micro-inverter or string-inverter systems
  • Home batteriesgrid-tied energy-saving batteries or partial and full-home backup systems
  • Solar removal and reinstallationcoordination with roofers, racking and panel reinstallation
  • Inverter replacementstring and micro-inverter replacement
  • Electrical workmeter-panel upgrades and EV charger installations
  • System coordinationpermitting, inspections and utility interconnection

Reviews

What customers say

Recent customers praise clear communication and coordinated installation work, including step-by-step updates and help scheduling inspections. One customer valued the guidance on an inherited leased system: the team advised that buying it out might cost more than the benefits justified for now.

Customer Reviews

Serge Zimberoff

First came heat pumps and an EV. Having our solar system installed was the last step in our transition to becoming an electric home with its own power source. Along the way we had plenty of time to research rooftop solar and local contractors. First Response Solar stood out from the very beginning. It was clear that they understood why they used each piece of hardware and how these pieces related to each other and to our needs. We chose them over three other proposals and could not be happier! In addition to doing top notch workmanship, Chaz and Dylan are easy to work with. Our system performs exactly as they had described it to us. Obviously it is a big step to invest in a solar roof and we feel that we now have a system that is well designed, perfectly installed and fully operational. We cannot recommend First Response Solar highly enough.
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TJ Brightman

We engaged the expertise of First Response Solar to troubleshoot and offer guidance regarding an inherited-leased system after purchasing our Sonoma home. Dylan and Chaz communicated regularly before and after a complete audit of our system that included an onsite audit and analysis of our PGE bills. While their recommendations pointed out the flaws of our leased system they determined that for now the buyout costs might be far more expensive than the benefits. This speaks about their integrity and in our opinion looking after the customer first well before simply consummating another sale for their growing company! It’s too bad there aren’t more solar companies like First Response Solar in the marketplace because the one we are working with now (Spruce Power) is so bad that we had to file a complaint with the State of California. Keep up the great work Dylan and Chaz and we look forward to working with you in the future!
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Michael Lehr

Dylan and Chaz are very professional and communicative. They worked with us closely during every phase of the installation and scheduled all of the inspections. This first response solar team was even able to incorporate 12 of my personal solar panels into to new design and installation. fire and county inspections passed without event. Dylan and Chaz also submitted all PGE documentation for grid integration. I highly recommend Dylan and Chaz and their company with their commitment to providing excellent products and service.
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Kelley McNeal

The service Dylan and Chaz provide is exceptional!! I used First Response Solar for panels years ago and there was not a question in my mind who to call to install a battery. Chaz and Dylan grew up in Sebastopol and their integrity is well known. Their communication is outstanding. They let me know every step of the way, the process and steps to installing our battery. Every question I had was explained thoroughly and completely. Dylan was on time for each meeting and Chaz and crew were assiduous and considerate leaving the place clean. They even offered to touch up paint on a new wire. They are efficient yet take the time if you need it. There work is admirable and I highly recommend this company if you want superb service and work.
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Michaelangelo Guevara

I had an incredible experience working with First Response Solar. Dylan handled all the communication and coordination, and Chaz led the installation. From start to finish, the process was seamless and professional. They made sure everything was completed in time for us to take advantage of the tax credit, which I really appreciated. They may not be the cheapest option out there, but if you’re looking for quality, reliability, and people you can truly trust, they’re worth every penny. I’d highly recommend Dylan, Chaz, and the entire First Response Solar team!
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Frequently Asked Questions

Will a grid-tied energy-saving battery work during an outage?

No. First Response Solar says that option does not provide backup power during a grid outage; partial or full-home backup is a separate design.

Can it remove panels for a roof replacement?

Yes. It removes and protects the system, coordinates with the roofer, then reinstalls racking, panels, inverters and wiring.

Does it offer different inverter designs?

Yes. It designs residential systems with micro inverters or string inverters based on the property's needs.

Does it handle utility interconnection?

Yes. Its turnkey service includes utility interconnection after installation and inspections.