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The Solar Guys, Inc. DBA Compass Solar Energy has 1 locations, listed below.

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    Business ProfileforThe Solar Guys, Inc. DBA Compass Solar Energy

    Solar Energy Contractors

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    4.06/5stars

    Average of 16 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    8 complaints closed in last 3 years

    2 complaints closed in last 12 months

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    Overview of BBB Rating

    Products & Services

    Installation of Solar Energy for Pools, Domestic Hot Water Tanks and Photovoltaic

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    2302 Town St, Pensacola, FL 32505-5122
    BBB File Opened:
    1/23/2002
    Years in Business:
    23
    Business Started:
    1/1/2001
    Business Started Locally:
    1/1/2001
    Business Incorporated:
    5/1/2001
    Licensing Information:
    This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
    BBB records show a license number of CVC56688 for this business, issued by DBPR (Tallahassee). The expiration date of this license is 8/31/2024.

    These agencies may include:

    DBPR (Tallahassee)

    1940 N Monroe St

    Tallahassee FL 32399

    (850) 487-1395

    https://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr

    Type of Entity:
    Corporation
    Alternate Business Name
    • The Solar Guys, Inc.
    • Compass Solar Energy
    Business Management
    • Mrs. Karen Hepworth, Office Manager
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Mrs. Karen Hepworth, Office Manager

    Customer Contact

    • Mrs. Karen Hepworth, Office Manager
    Additional Contact Information

    Fax Numbers

    • (850) 439-9941
      Primary Fax

    Email Addresses

    Customer Complaints

    8 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    09/06/2023

    Complaint Type:
    Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    Answered
    I contacted the original installer, Compass Solar, to repair my warrantied solar panels at the end of May 2023. A tech came out and worked on the panels and told me that only 13 of 29 panels were working and that he would be back with some parts. The tech then came out with his boss and they worked on the panels for 3 hours and told me they had to get more parts and that they would be back. They informed me that they disconnected the 13 panels that were working because of some problem. They said they would return. 2 weeks went by and on July 14th Matt said he had it scheduled for Wed. the 19th. On the 19th he said he had to let go of his tech and said he should be able to get out in a couple of weeks. On Aug.8th he said he was still the only tech and that maybe I should try to find someone else. in the meantime they have sent me a bill for $1550.00. My biggest bill even with only 13 panels working was $130.00 and since they dismantled my system my bills have been $400.00 for a partial month, then $602.00 and then $598.00. I have tried to find someone else but haven't had any luck because this was warranty work and no one else wants to touch it. I even offered to pay the $1550.00 plus $500.00 more when they showed up in my driveway but they have ignored every plea.
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    Customer Reviews

    16 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Julie P

    2 stars

    08/09/2023

    I have been frustrated with Compass' service after the sale. Last year was a total fiasco when our inverter went out and Compass didn't seem to know what they were responsible for. After many tech visits, voicemails, follow-ups, and me submitting a certified letter, Solar Edge reimbursed most of the energy production I lost from my inverter being out for months. Now, I have a panel that is low producing. I called Compass and the lady said they were low on techs and that she would get me on the schedule. She also said that labor was $200/hour. 8 days went by and no call so I followed up and she assured me I was in the queue. Matt came out 6 days later. He was very nice and professional and marked on the invoice that he was here for 40 minutes. Then I got sent an invoice for $200. I asked for it to be prorated and the answer from "accounting" was that $200 is the minimum. $200 an hour??? Really? That is completely exorbitant and I certainly isn't part of the sales pitch. I am preparing people interested in going with Compass about this hidden high cost.

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