Sandbox Solar Reviews

Sandbox Solar provides residential and commercial solar installation along with battery storage and electrical services. They are known for their exceptional customer service and support throughout the entire solar process. Their installations utilize the market’s highest-quality solar panels and battery systems available.

History: Sandbox Solar is a locally grown company based out of Fort Collins, Colorado. It was founded by engineers and solar professionals with decades of experience. The company has been locally owned and operated since 2015. They have come a long way from a toolbox and an old Subaru and now serve the entire Colorado Front Range.

Mission Statement: Sandbox Solar’s mission is to increase the deployment of solar energy in the community to promote energy independence and self-sufficiency. They aim to make solar power available to all.

Core Values: Sandbox Solar’s core values include Self-Sufficiency, Customer Satisfaction, Solutions-Oriented Focus, Teamwork, Living Life to Its Fullest.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Quality Installations: Utilize the market’s highest-quality solar panels and battery systems available.
• Exceptional Customer Service: Known for exceptional customer service and support.
• In-House Operation: Handle everything in-house, from sales to installation.
• Local Company: Locally grown in Fort Collins, Colorado.
• Experience: Founded by engineers and solar professionals with decades of experience.
• Community Support: Backed by incredible community support, a one-stop shop for all your solar needs.

Cons

• Limited Geographic Reach: Primarily serves parts of Colorado and Wyoming.
• Warranty Information: Specific information about Sandbox Solar’s warranty options was not readily available.

Reviews

Positive Reviews

“Sandbox Solar installed a solar system at our house this year (2022) and they were excellent to work with. All the personnel that I had contact with were professional, considerate, helpful, and timely. They kept me informed and updated on all aspects of the project. The installation crew was great, orderly, and helpful.”

“Everyone was great to work with. They were very communicative, and kept me updated throughout the entire project. They clearly and promptly answered all my questions. The project was completed quicker than I expected, and everything is working well. I know if I have a question or issue in the future, they will be there to help me. I would recommend them to my family and friends.”

“We installed a Solaron solar hot air panel system in our home in the 1970s with great results, so wanted to continue the tradition with photovoltaic / PV system given the 26% tax credit (now back to 30% for 2022) incentive. We used the EnergySage resource as a starting point; educational and provides contact information for solar PV companies. We were contacted by 7 different companies with service in the northern Colorado area, interviewed with each, and asked for estimates. All but Sandbox Solar pushed us hard (sales pitch) to sign a contract. By contrast, Sandbox (Justin Wojtarowicz) carefully answered our questions and waited for our response each time. We agreed on a 26 panel system that will provide all of our annual use back to the grid, with extra margin for an electric car charging system in the future. The installation crew was super efficient, finishing the installation in a day with “critter guards” and relocation of the panels above some existing snow guards already on the roof. They installed the panels in the “landscape” orientation instead of “portrait” to allow the snow guards to be effective in breaking up snow sliding from the PV panels. You must be patient with the process – it took our electric provider more than a month to approve the interconnect and meter to allow us to push unused capacity back to the grid. Given that the recent Federal incentive has been increased from 26% back to 30%, the wait did prove beneficial all things considered. Overall, we have had a great experience with Sandbox Solar and would recommend their services without hesitation. We’ll update this review with actual PV performance once we have several months of connection data.”

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Negative Reviews

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Areas Served

Northern Colorado, Denver, Boulder, Southern Wyoming, and the Northern Front Range.

Services Offered

• Residential Solar Services: Home solar installations handled in-house.
• Business Solar Installation: Offers solar installation services for businesses.
• Solar Battery and Electric Vehicle Charger Installation: Provides installation services for solar batteries and electric vehicle chargers.
• Solar Panel Removal and Reinstallation: Assists with removal and reinstallation of solar panels for roof repairs.
• Repair and Maintenance: Offers repair and maintenance services for solar installations.
• Agrovoltaics: Specializes in agrovoltaics, co-developing land for both solar power and agriculture.

Brands Sold

• Solar Panels: Primarily uses REC Panels for residential installations.
• Inverter Brands: ABB, Enphase Energy, SMA, and Solar Edge.
• Battery Brands: LG Chem, Tesla, Panasonic, BYD, BSLBATT, Sonnen, and SimpliPhi.

Licenses & Certifications

• Top Solar Contractor: Ranked in Solar Power World’s Annual Top Solar Contractors List.
• Neighborhood Favorite: Acknowledged as a Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite.
• Best Solar Company in Northern Colorado: Voted Best Solar Company in NOCO Style Magazine’s Readers Choice Awards.
• NABCEP Certified Installer.

Payment & Financing Options

Sandbox Solar offers various financing options for their solar installations, including leasing, loans, and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).

Contact Information

• Phone Number: (970) 673-7733
• Email: [email protected]
• Local Office Address: 112 Racquette Dr, Fort Collins, CO, 80524
• Headquarters Address: 112 Racquette Dr Unit C, Fort Collins, CO, 80524