Ecohouse Solar

Very impressed with work Ecohouse did for us. Solar panels work well with our backup generator and net metering (AEP). Panels installed on barn requiring upgrade of old breaker panel and reuse of existing underground to house. We chose Ecohouse because they were the only company who could make the existing system work without installing new underground and in adapting system to accommodate multiple out buildings and generator. Mike Hopper and the entire crew were professional and responsive, taking the time to explain the system (including the phone app), and making sure we were informed of the schedule and process. Total price is before tax incentives and included replacement of breaker panel. Our February electric bill was $0.22.

Interviewed three installation companies and chose Ecohouse based on knowledge, price, and previous reviews. Very pleased with the completion of the project and the results I'm seeing in power production. Project leader, Mike Hopper, walked me through each step of the process and listened to suggestions and comments I had about the design and integration with my property. Completed several steps while I was away, which led to some miscommunication, but I am pleased with the results. I expect the system to save me a lot of money and by being finished in time for summer (a month ahead of schedule), the bills are already looking amazing.

Excellent service. Very professional staff. Work was done efficiently. All questions were answered. I did not solicit quotes from multiple providers so I cannot comment on price.

The team at Ecohouse solar were fantastic to work with! There was no pressure from Keith, instead he provided multiple options to us, answered a slew of questions and we never felt like he was trying to 'over sell' a single thing. I don't often write reviews, but I'll write as many as possible for this company because it was truly that great of an experience!

They were professional and highly knowledgeable from start to finish. No surprises, and the system is performing as projected. Everyone should go solar if they can finance the system -- it will save lots of money in the long run. And Ecohouse is a great company to work with!

I very highly recommend Ecohouse Solar if you are located in central Ohio. We contracted with them in 2018 to provide our rooftop photovoltaic system. General Manager Keith Dimoff was exceedingly patient, helpful and accommodating through several design iterations, as I dove deeper into available technologies, and changed my mind about what to optimize. (Beyond simply payback time, or rate of return, I also considered low maintenance, durability, lifespan, and expandability.) Keith was remarkably conscious of the final aesthetics in designing and installing the system. Everyone we interacted with from Ecohouse was friendly, easy to get along with, competent, considerate, and conscientious. Ecohouse handled all of the paperwork (permits, permissions from the power company, etc.), which was wonderful as far as I’m concerned; I hate that stuff.

Total project was $38K. Involved running new main wire to house and upgrade Electric Panel. Panels installed on the Pole Barn and backfed to house. Great process, start to finish. Used Key Bank (Dublin, off Avery rd Branch) for financing. They do alot of the loans so they know what they are doing. We got 2.5% interest rate for 7 year loan.

Ecohouse did a great job from start to finish. Professional from the start of the design and bidding process through completion. No shenanigans, just a great job. I would highly recommend you contact them if you are looking to go solar.

Ecohouse Solar was first rate from start to finish. I cannot recommend them highly enough. They were most helpful in leading me through the steps. They took care of all the permits etc. and really made the entire process easy and transparent. I would hire them again.

We contracted with Ecohouse Solar in the summer of 2017 to have solar panels installed on our roof. We chose Ecohouse Solar because we wanted to support our local business community in Columbus, Ohio, but as importantly, we had also received high recommendations from several home owners who contracted with Ecohouse prior to our contractual agreement. The company staff were very knowledgeable about their product and provided us with a very good design plan. Subsequent installation went very smoothly. Their company also provided professional guidance to us as we worked with County Inspection and our electricity provider AEP. Ecohouse also directed us to a State program which provides very low interest rate loans to home owners installing energy efficiency products. We are also looking forward to receiving the 30% tax exemption on our purchase. We look forward to seeing our electric bills get smaller each month, while also knowing that we are doing our part to make a positive impact on our environment.

Obviously this review is for those that are already researching their own solar project. My wife and I started discussing the idea for our own project in 2015. What started out as a fantasy turned into a reality with Ecohouse Solar and their professional staff. Projects like these require quite a bit of research, planning, and time, but I am guessing that these are hurdles you are willing to overcome with your ambitions. My wife and I enjoyed every step of our project, and with our system approaching its first year of production, we couldn’t be more thrilled to help Ecohouse Solar getting the word out to others who are looking to design and install their own system.

We had our solar panels installed about 2 weeks ago. The entire process took around 4 months to complete. Once you get the paperwork and loan details all taken care of the installation is so quick. The panels went up in a day and they were producing energy in a few days after. We were so impressed with how simple it all was. Ecohouse Solar made the whole process easy and gave us step by step instructions on what to do and how everything would happen. They were very personable and professional. They answered all our questions and were easy to communicate with. We are so happy with our decision to use a renewable resource and hopefully encourage others to do the same.

Kevin Eigel was very prompt to set up an in house appointment. He emailed an extensive quote in about 10 days. He followed up with a phone call to try to help answer questions. I would buy from this company if I could afford to put in solar panel.

Through the process, our questions were answered patiently and everything explained thoroughly, and the installation was scheduled around our existing vacation plans. Since coming on-line for good after the final inspection, the array has been completely autonomous, requiring no maintenance, and the power generation has been very similar to the projections over the first month. In all, we are very happy with their work and services.

Went smooth start to finish. Produce clean electricity with significant savings on our energy bills.

Quite well. The installation passed inspection the first time. The township inspector said this was the first solar panel installation that he had seen pass the first time.

Installation went as discussed. Maintenance free source of power. Dramatically reduced AEP bills.

They were wonderful! Knowledgeable, prompt, clean, and genuinely amazing people to work with! They believe in their product without being promotional and obviously care about their professionalism- a true pleasure to do business with in every way!

Everything went smoothly except for one accident while we were away for the weekend; an exterior faucet was damaged and water was leaking inside the house, to which Ecohouse did not have access. Ecohouse handled this well, having our water shut off, arranging for a plumber, and absorbing all the expenses. We ended up with a better faucet than before. We had two other bids and Ecohouse was definitely the most price-competitive. Kevin and the staff are very knowledgeable and happy to explain details if you're interested, which I was.

Fine. Work was done neatly and professionally. Employees were efficient and courteous. Finished system passed inspection the first time. Inspector said that is rare.

We had the solar paneling installed over the summer and the folks from Ecohouse they had a very competitive bid. They were able to make recommendations on the siding, whether it would be a good idea to get solar. They did an excellent job with the installation. They also helped us arrange incentives in financing and things like that and also the city of Columbus permitting process is a nightmare and they've helped us for that as well, and also having to work with the power company to make sure our system was appropriate. But, that said from the time we signed the contract till the time we had our solar panels installed was just a matter of weeks, and most of that was the permit process which is out of their control. It's $10,000 and that's a system covering 95% of our power.

We began working with Kevin in October after attending a solar tour of some of the homes where he installed solar panels. He came to our home and we looked at several alternative proposals he presented. After we decided on the type and number of panels we wanted it took some time before the permits could be obtained from the city of Columbus. There were a few bumps in the road but eventually everything was insstalled as proposed.

My electrical bills has tripled over the last few months even though I have a high efficiency gas furnace. I wanted to figure out the cause of this and also explore solar panels because at the rate I've been paying electricity, I might as well install solar panels. Kevin explained as a Columbia Gas customer, I could get an audit for a much reduced price ($50) and he assured me they were high quality. He suggested the best way to go would be to get the audit done and take advantage of the Columbia Gas and AEP rebates to make the home more high efficiency. He said if I still wanted solar panels after that, eh'd be happy to help me. I am writing this review as the 4 hour energy audit is being performed through ColumbIa Gas, and it is most impressive. Very grateful to Kevin for his assistance, he could have sold me a $500 audit if he'd wanted to. I will certainly contact him in future if other needs arise.