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Solar Gaines LLC

About us

Solar Gaines is a responsible energy installer located convenient to the Baltimore and DC metro areas. We are a local company and not a large national franchise so we are able to offer unique service to each customer. SolarGaines is interested in becoming your provider of solar energy. Our strong reputation in the area has been based on our ability to deliver quality service and a construction level unmatched in the industry. We have over 30 years of construction experience stemming from our parent company Hencken & Gaines (www.henckengaines.com). Our work on commercial projects includes the design, engineering, permitting, procurement of materials and labor, installation, interconnection, monitoring, and handling of SREC’s.

Services we offer

Residential & commercial designs, sells and installs solar panel systems & configure a computer monitoring system.

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
5.03 Reviews
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Randy A.
Jun 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
This is the best company to do business with because they fully explain the benefits of owning your solar system. You never want to lease your roof and many solar companies attempt to talk you in this route. Solargains does not do this. I'll own my system in 7 years and afterwards I'll not have any electric bills and I'll be receiving a check from my electric supplier.

Raymond L.
Dec 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$21,000
unknown

Justin Y.
Jun 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40,000
Overall, excellent.  As it stands, I paid $0 up front and am paying about $200/month on my loan.  My system generates about $200/month in electricity, plus I get about $200/month in cash from the SRECs that are sold.  So I the system literally costs me nothing, and my electricity bill went down by $200!!! This compares to the measly $20/month I would have saved by going with the big name place!  Your savings may vary as my roof is pretty good for solar, but definitely go with these guys if you're looking at it from a price standpoint.  If I would have paid the big name place, I would have paid $10,000 more for a system that was 1/3 smaller... yikes.
I choose a black panel that looked better aesthetically, and a specific inverter that has a backup outlet feature and they were one of the only ones in Maryland that could accommodate both requests.  The system is currently generating about 20-30% MORE electricity than it is guaranteed to produce, which is an added bonus.  All the conduit and panels, etc. were installed very cleanly and professionally, the whole thing looks great.  Most people don't even notice I have solar due to the way my roof/house is oriented.
The whole process was taken care of by Solar Gaines, all I did was sign a few pieces of paper.  The system was originally promised to be installed fairly quickly, but took a bit longer before everything was worked out with permits, inspections, PEPCO nonsense, and so on.  Most of that was not their fault, but some of it could have been handled/communicated a little better.  I think they were pretty busy at the time.  I spent a lot of time crossing out things I didn't like in their standard contract which were confusing/incorrect and they took the time to make the changes needed to improve their general contract to be more clear.  They definitely wanted to do things correctly.
Overall, I would definitely go with them again.  Haven't had any problems and got a great deal on the system.

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FAQ

Solar Gaines LLC is currently rated 5.0 overall out of 5.

Solar Gaines LLC accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, Solar Gaines LLC offers free project estimates.

No, Solar Gaines LLC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Solar Gaines LLC does not offer a senior discount.

No, Solar Gaines LLC does not offer emergency services.

No, Solar Gaines LLC does not offer warranties.