For over 20 years, HCI has provided critical and complex construction projects for the City and County of San Francisco. Our experience and trusted expertise has been proven and awarded over the past two decades. Between our award winning architects, project managers and unparalleled work force, HCI has continually crossed the finish line on time and under budget time and time again.
Today we bring that same experience and knowledge in providing solar installations to the San Francisco Bay Area and surrounding counties. In partnering with HCI, you can expect your solar installation to be handled with the highest degree of professionalism in the industry. We take pride in what we do.
We take pride in our clients. We take pride in the environment around us. We are proud to use products which are produced with the highest regard to the environment. We proudly provide LG, HANWHA, PANASONIC, and SILFAB solar panels, U.S. designed Solar Edge Technology Inverters and Solar Edge High Power Optimizers.
Today we bring that same experience and knowledge in providing solar installations to the San Francisco Bay Area and surrounding counties. In partnering with HCI, you can expect your solar installation to be handled with the highest degree of professionalism in the industry. We take pride in what we do.
We take pride in our clients. We take pride in the environment around us. We are proud to use products which are produced with the highest regard to the environment. We proudly provide LG, HANWHA, PANASONIC, and SILFAB solar panels, U.S. designed Solar Edge Technology Inverters and Solar Edge High Power Optimizers.
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Eddy J.
Jan 23, 2021
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Great team who delivered throughout during all phases - from site review and analysis, permitting, right up to installation and project closeout with a detailed handbook of our system.
Jose and the team were very professional and efficient on the day of installation and did the whole job with little fuss in one day (we have an 11-panel system). We've had the system running since September 2020 and so far everything is running smoothly and as expected. Jose's team also did great post-install follow-up to do minor touchups at the sheetrock adjacent to the electrical panel. I always appreciate
Jose and the team were very professional and efficient on the day of installation and did the whole job with little fuss in one day (we have an 11-panel system). We've had the system running since September 2020 and so far everything is running smoothly and as expected. Jose's team also did great post-install follow-up to do minor touchups at the sheetrock adjacent to the electrical panel. I always appreciate
Bryan H.
Jun 19, 2020
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I was looking for a solar system for my home and contacted various companies. All the companies were helpful but HCI Solar went above and beyond in their service and sales. Anthony contacted me and gave me an idea of what to expect before we started the process. One of the installers came to my home and inspected my property and roof. Next, Anthony called me and gave me a date of when he would have the quotes (around 2 days) and he met those dates without any delays. He came to my home and answered all my questions in person and those that he could not, he took the trouble of contacting his folks
Lily Y.
May 12, 2020
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After researching for several months and receiving several bids, we went with HCI Solar because of their transparency on cost and information. Despite being a smaller solar company, their bid was surprisingly one of the most competitive in terms of costs and product quality for the panels and equipment.
Also, their delivery of service was relatively quick as my family's solar was connected to PG&E within a month whereas the other bids estimated anywhere around 3-5 months for this process. This is important to my family as we want to maximize solar production in time for the summer months
Also, their delivery of service was relatively quick as my family's solar was connected to PG&E within a month whereas the other bids estimated anywhere around 3-5 months for this process. This is important to my family as we want to maximize solar production in time for the summer months
Shiny K.
Jul 17, 2019
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Disclaimer: I have not actually seen their work or follow up service.
Their CA Business Entity number is C3827210.
Read the paperwork they filed and spot the inconsistencies yourself.
Hint: they never were in SF.
Their CA Contractor License number is 1024165.
On the CA license web site (cslb.ca.goc) it states "This license is exempt from having workers compensation insurance; they certified that they have no employees at this time."
Yes, they hire telemarketing companies who hire overseas callers to identify leads. Then use a shell company, another 1 man company, to call me.
Their CA Business Entity number is C3827210.
Read the paperwork they filed and spot the inconsistencies yourself.
Hint: they never were in SF.
Their CA Contractor License number is 1024165.
On the CA license web site (cslb.ca.goc) it states "This license is exempt from having workers compensation insurance; they certified that they have no employees at this time."
Yes, they hire telemarketing companies who hire overseas callers to identify leads. Then use a shell company, another 1 man company, to call me.
Golden Bay Hardwood F.
Jan 25, 2019
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Honestly I never wrote a review but with my experience with Anthony and his crew, I had to.
At first I wasn't a believer, I had several company approach me like dean, solar city and etc. Then I finally gave in, I wanted to see if they can answer my questions correctly and honestly. I was bit skeptical. But after going through the process with Anthony I felt confident in my purchase.
I am totally satisfied. Their quality of work is A+++. They had the best prices. Thank you HCI. I would recommend this company to anyone else.
At first I wasn't a believer, I had several company approach me like dean, solar city and etc. Then I finally gave in, I wanted to see if they can answer my questions correctly and honestly. I was bit skeptical. But after going through the process with Anthony I felt confident in my purchase.
I am totally satisfied. Their quality of work is A+++. They had the best prices. Thank you HCI. I would recommend this company to anyone else.
Jeff A.
Mar 30, 2018
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This is my first ever Yelp review, but these guys were so great I just needed to do it! Our existing solar system conked out about 6 months ago. I thought it might be an inverter problem, but could not find ANYONE who was willing to come out and do a simple service call. I finally tracked down HCI, who was listed as a vendor of the same brand of inverter.
They were pleasant, professional, and extremely helpful. Jose came out, spent an hour examining the system, and found some bad wiring under the panels themselves that were causing the problem. Total cost of repair - $100! He also answered
They were pleasant, professional, and extremely helpful. Jose came out, spent an hour examining the system, and found some bad wiring under the panels themselves that were causing the problem. Total cost of repair - $100! He also answered
Dwight Lawson
Apr 30, 2017
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I was very happy with HCI Solar. I had my roof replaced and solar panels installed by HCI Solar. I spoke with many solar companies and HCI was, by far, the best, The Project Manager, Jose Harb, was great every step of the way; his communication and follow-up were excellent. Thank you HCI Solar for a job well done.
Harland C.
Feb 11, 2017
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Anthony and the HCI Solar team were extremely helpful. He took the time to explain the numbers and economics of solar to me honestly and sincerely. It was really too good of a deal for my wife and I to pass up.
The installation of the panels themselves was seamless and minimally disruptive to my family home. The team was respectful and courteous throughout the installation. (My wife was especially happy with how Jose managed the on-site workers.)
We've been making money back on our electricity bill since the first day and I can't recommend HCI Solar enough for making this investment
The installation of the panels themselves was seamless and minimally disruptive to my family home. The team was respectful and courteous throughout the installation. (My wife was especially happy with how Jose managed the on-site workers.)
We've been making money back on our electricity bill since the first day and I can't recommend HCI Solar enough for making this investment
Sonny F.
Nov 29, 2016
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The abbridged summary of this review: HCI made the whole thing incredibly easy for us and I highly recommend this team.
Anthony treated me like family, which is a great, personable beginning to our mutually profitable partnership. He explained everything with superb clarity (all in a way that Solar City simply failed to, I might add).
Choosing a solar partner was a big decision for my wife and I and we're both so glad to have found HCI. They made the installation process painless and simple; we were collecting solar energy within hours of the crew's arrival (which installation crew
Anthony treated me like family, which is a great, personable beginning to our mutually profitable partnership. He explained everything with superb clarity (all in a way that Solar City simply failed to, I might add).
Choosing a solar partner was a big decision for my wife and I and we're both so glad to have found HCI. They made the installation process painless and simple; we were collecting solar energy within hours of the crew's arrival (which installation crew
Lance O.
Nov 16, 2016
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I absolutley love this company. I had Jose come out to my house a little over a month ago. He added up all 12 months of my electric usage and figured out how many panels I would need to offset all of my electicity. I had spoken to Solar City and Vivint. I didn't like that Solar City used only string inverters and one kind of Solar panel. Vivint told me that I was going to have 100% offset. When in reality I was only getting about 70%. Jose figured everything out so I really was getting a 100% offset. He also had a variety of panels and inverters to choose from. I bought the solar world 280
Saul J.
Nov 03, 2016
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HCI was helpful with the solar investment process. They broke down my return on investment to a "T," something that SolarCity didn't do nearly as well. You can tell that HCI isn't some faceless corporation, their attention to detail was impeccable and they walked me through every step of the installation process.
The installation of panels was discreet and minimally invasive. I'd absolutely recommend HCI to anyone looking into solar for their home.
This was a quick and painless process that made our foray into solar simple. The panels are all quality and American made
The installation of panels was discreet and minimally invasive. I'd absolutely recommend HCI to anyone looking into solar for their home.
This was a quick and painless process that made our foray into solar simple. The panels are all quality and American made
Rich C.
Sep 26, 2016
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Disclaimer: I have not actually seen their work or follow up service.
The reason for this review is to let anyone thinking about doing business with these people that they are repeatedly calling people on the FTC Do Not Call list. I've asked them to stop and they still keep calling through their dummy companies (Solar America & ZeroDownSolar). I've asked the sales rep at Zero Down & Solar America who they sell for and it is HCI.
If HCI uses such illegal business practices at front door, it is easy to imagine that they do not follow safe building codes practices and leave you
The reason for this review is to let anyone thinking about doing business with these people that they are repeatedly calling people on the FTC Do Not Call list. I've asked them to stop and they still keep calling through their dummy companies (Solar America & ZeroDownSolar). I've asked the sales rep at Zero Down & Solar America who they sell for and it is HCI.
If HCI uses such illegal business practices at front door, it is easy to imagine that they do not follow safe building codes practices and leave you
Andy N.
Dec 11, 2015
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Had a great experience in getting my solar installation done via HCI.
Ok so here are the steps for all would-be solar buyers:
1. determine your "needs"... basically look at 12 month past history of electricity usage
2. contact LOTS of installers
3. compare quotes only after they come to your home and provide a proper quote and project timelines
(throw out the cheap internet ones since they are just looking at a google view of your house and you may not get a qood quality install since its sub-contracted out or items maybe added later on once you are committed)
HCI solar was great to
Ok so here are the steps for all would-be solar buyers:
1. determine your "needs"... basically look at 12 month past history of electricity usage
2. contact LOTS of installers
3. compare quotes only after they come to your home and provide a proper quote and project timelines
(throw out the cheap internet ones since they are just looking at a google view of your house and you may not get a qood quality install since its sub-contracted out or items maybe added later on once you are committed)
HCI solar was great to
