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LAST UPDATED: October 24th, 2023

Solar Bear is a solar company founded in 2015 by local Floridian, Blake Ambrester. The company provides roofing and insulation services in addition to solar, which aims to improve home energy efficiency. Solar Bear conducts an energy audit and recommends upgrades before giving customers a solar quote. This helps the company representative to make an accurate projection for the size of the solar panel system needed.

Solar Bear serves areas in Florida, Texas, and South Carolina. Customers can finance their energy upgrades with the company's financing partners, EnerBank and Sunlight Financial.

Keep reading our Solar Bear review to learn more about the pros and cons of choosing this solar company.

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The Good

  • Roof Services
  • Icynene Spray Foam Insulation Service
  • Available in Three States

Roof Services

Since its founding in 2015, Solar Bear has offered excellent roofing services. The lists includes the following: 

  • Roof repairs
  • New roof Installations
  • Insurance roof remediation
  • Inspections and maintenance
  • Roofing consulting services

The combination of roofing services with solar installation can be especially beneficial for customers who need a new roof and want to go solar. Solar Bear can accomplish both tasks at once and eliminate the need to find two separate companies to do the job. Solar Bear's roofing services are for both residential homes and commercial businesses.

Icynene Spray Foam Insulation Service

Solar Bear offers a full-treatment spray foam insulation service. Foam is injected into walls where gaps in insulation exist and cause heat or cool air leakage. In some cases, homes that do this treatment can save up to 50 percent on their monthly electricity bill.

Using insulation ensures a more efficient energy system all year round. Few solar companies in the industry even consider insulation as part of energy conservation, making Solar Bear a leader in the field. The foam treatment includes a lifetime warranty on the building, regardless of the owner.

Available in Three States

Solar Bear services areas in Florida, Texas, and South Carolina. You can find a complete list of covered areas on the company's website.

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The Bad

  • Doesn't Perform Installations
  • Limited Warranty and Customer Service Information
  • Limited Customer Reviews

Doesn't Perform Installations

Solar Bear outsources its solar panel installations to contractors. Sometimes this can cause a lack of communication between the two companies and lead to other problems. However, Solar Bear uses only certified home energy specialists, hopefully eliminating the risks associated with outsourcing solar panel installation.

Limited Warranty and Customer Service Information

Solar Bear's website claims to offer the longest warranties in the industry, however, no information on these warranties is mentioned on the website. Customers should be sure to check with the company on warranty length and specifications before choosing to go solar.

The company does not include business hours for reaching the customer service line. The website does include a phone number and online form submission, but there is no information about when you can expect to hear back.

Limited Customer Reviews

Solar Bear has a few customer reviews on BestCompany.com. We cannot give a final recommendation on this company until there is more customer information. We recommend using caution and conducting additional research before choosing this solar power company.

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The Bottom Line

Solar Bear is a fairly new company offering solar panels, roofing, and insulation in Florida, Texas, and South Carolina. The company began in 2015 by local Floridians and has since grown to over 10 times its original size. The company stands out by offering a variety of services all-in-one, including roofing, insulation, and solar, helping to make each improve energy efficiency and cost savings.

The company offers industry-leading warranties, however, customers should be sure to ask for warranty details when choosing to use Solar Bear for their energy needs. 

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Ashley S. Wesley Chapel, FL

I have had a great experience with Solar Bear. Troy is amazing; has stayed in contact and any questions I have he has been available by phone to answer. I had connection issues with a row of panels and once I connected with their team, they had someone out within days to correct the issue. The information provided since day one has always been clear and precise. It’s been about 10 months from when I 1st met with Solar Bear and I am very satisfied I did.

6 months ago

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Ronald Dennison Sr. Valrico, FL

Solar Bear has been great since day one I was very excited to make the switch and go green and save some money with Solar Bear. A salesman name Aaron came out and showed me all the benefits and help me understand why it’s important to switch to Solar I am very happy I made this decision. Will is here now turning on the system as we speak we are sending power back to the power company so far Solar Bear has done everything that they promised, and I am very happy.

8 months ago

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Betty Kondratiev

100% satisfied with Solar Bear. Will be referring SolarBear to all my friends, neighbors and family. Came to my home every time on time friendly kind professional workers.they also dealt with GRU with patient and persistent. completely satisfied on the outcome w/Solar Bear and roof Bear. And thanks to will for making this process easy on me and turning on my system.

8 months ago

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Edward Przybranowski The Villages, FL

The installers were professional. Everyone has been great at solar bear. We are very happy to have made the switch and can’t wait to start saving money. I was also able to get spray foam insulation.

5 months ago

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Donal Devine Tampa, FL

Aaron, the sales guy did a phenomenal job explaining all the aspects of switching to solar and using Solar Bear. We are very happy. We made this decision and Will came out today and turned our system on and we are super happy to get going.

8 months ago

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Jenny Angrand North Port, FL

Clifford from solar bear did a great job. I am very happy with how we where treated. Will from solar bear came out and put the app on my phone I am excited to start saving money.

8 months ago

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Lena Moran North Port, FL

Clifford the sales rep did a great job at explaining and answering all my questions. Even though it has been quite some time I am glad now that will is here to get my system on and activated.

8 months ago

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Carolyn Jupiter, FL

I got my roof, spray foam and solar with them. I compared and shopped and there was no comparison. They had the longest warranties on everything, 0 subcontractors and the salesperson was extremely knowledgeable. I didn't have to put any money down and they made everything super simple. I'd suggest them over anyone else out there.

2 years ago

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Carl Harris Sarasota, FL

Breach of Contract. My purchase contract states that I get 5 years, 2 cleanings per year for FREE! After two years Solar Bear charges me approximately $129 for my "free" solar panel cleaning. Buy someplace else. FRAUD...YOU CAN'T TRUST THEM.

10 months ago