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Author: Kaitlyn Short

LAST UPDATED: June 13th, 2023

Raze Solar provides end-to-end solar services for residential and commercial clients offering custom solar installation, battery backup installation, and even offers traditional generator placement. Raze Solar prides itself on being a local installer, knowing the ins and outs of the Florida climate to maximize solar energy production. 

Since its founding in 2017, Raze Solar has helped clients dramatically reduce monthly utility bills through custom solar solutions. Raze Solar has consistently been ranked as a top installer within the areas it services. 

Raze Solar is a part of a number of clean energy organizations and works alongside local groups to help advance renewable energy causes. Currently Raze Solar is partnered with the following:

  • American Solar Energy Society
  • Florida Solar Energy Industries Associations (FIASEIA)
  • Florida Renewable Energy Association (FREA)
  • St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce. 

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The Good

  • Comprehensive Warranty
  • Free Move Service
  • Experienced Technicians
  • Design Advantages
  • Positive Raze Solar Reviews

Comprehensive Warranty

A major differentiating factor between solar companies are the protections made available to clients. These protections, generally in the form of warranties or guarantees, protect solar clients from issues stemming from faulty equipment or installation practices. Most solar companies will rely on the manufacturer to supply the bulk of these warranties covering the equipment and production (typically for 25 years). The solar contractor itself will then offer an average 10 year workmanship warranty.

With Raze Solar, clients can benefit from a comprehensive lifetime warranty. This warranty is backed by Raze Solar and covers parts and labor throughout the lifetime of the system. Additionally, Raze Solar offers a no roof leak guarantee which is not commonly protected by other solar providers. 

Free Move Service

One unique service that Raze Solar offers to its clients is a “one free move” service. This service allows homeowners that have had a solar system installed on their roof be transferred to their new home (within 100 miles) free of charge. Traditionally, solar contractors would urge clients to transfer the loan or lease to the new homeowner.

This free move service is essentially unheard of within the solar industry. A sales tactic that solar companies use is that the solar system will add value to the home allowing customers to sell their property for more than they would be able to otherwise. Helping clients continue to have access to renewable energy sources through this move feature sets Raze Solar apart from the rest of its competition. 

Experienced Technicians 

Ensuring that a system is installed properly is vital to the continued performance of photovoltaic solar systems. Most solar companies will do due diligence in training technicians on how to properly connect solar systems and bring them to operational status. That being said, training and certification often ends there. 

Raze Solar has gone above and beyond to ensure that all technicians are up to the task of efficiently installing custom solar systems. On each solar project, clients can expect licensed solar installers, roofing contractors, and general contractors.

Ensuring that the installation team is up to date on best roofing and solar practices will in turn lead to best results in terms of energy production. 

Design Advantages 

When many people think of solar, images of bulky and awkward solar panels come to mind. That is because, traditionally, that is what roof mounted systems looked like. There has been a shift in the design of solar panels, but not all contractors install these more sleek solar panels. Raze Solar installs aesthetically pleasing solar panels that have fewer visible parts.

All solar systems installed by Raze Solar utilize solar products that were made in America and allow for complete customization. This is another design advantage that Raze Solar offers that not all providers and installers can replicate. 

Positive Raze Solar Reviews

Raze Solar has earned a number of positive reviews online that highlight an easy and informative solar installation process. Customers appreciate the solar provider’s helpful and “non-pushy” salespeople and communicative support team.

If you are a current or former Raze Solar customer, we encourage you to share your experience below. Verified reviews offer important insight into the customer experience and can help good solar companies like Raze continue to improve how they do business.

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The Bad

  • Undisclosed Equipment Information
  • Limited Service Area

Undisclosed Equipment Information

Despite pointing out benefits of its equipment inventory, Raze Solar fails to publicly identify and list what manufacturers it works with. This varies from industry tradition as most companies are willing to publicly disclose equipment partnerships and dealership information.

Making equipment partnerships public for prospective clients allows interested parties the opportunity to determine if the equipment will be a good fit for their property is a valuable service. Unfortunately for Raze Solar clients, this is not offered. 

Limited Service Area

There are undeniable benefits of working with a local solar provider. Generally these technicians and professionals will know the climate and equipment needs in order to install a system that will efficiently produce energy. That being said, there are limitations to these local solar providers as well. Raze Solar is considered to be a local solar installer. 

Local solar installers generally only provide services in limited geographical areas. This restricts the number of clients and accessibility of a particular company. These limitations exist within the Raze Solar operation as the company only provides services in Jacksonville and St. Augustine in Florida.

Outside of these cities, interested solar clients will need to contact a different solar installation provider as Raze Solar will not be able to take on the project. 

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The Bottom Line

Raze Solar provides comprehensive solar services to clients looking to decrease carbon footprint impact and monthly utility costs. Through Raze Solar, clients can rest assured knowing nearly every aspect of the solar system is covered through lifetime warranties and roof guarantees.

Homeowners can also take advantage of the complimentary move service without having to worry about transferring ownership. The installation team at Raze Solar is trained and licensed to handle custom solar systems. Lastly, the design advantages available through Raze Solar rival some of the best providers in the industry. 

Despite offering a number of unique solar services and protections, there are limitations to the service Raze Solar provides that prospective clients should be aware of. Raze Solar has opted to keep equipment partnerships and manufacturing relationships undisclosed which makes it difficult to determine the quality of solar products used in solar panel and inverter installation.

It should also be noted that the geographical service area of Raze Solar is relatively restricted, only servicing St. Augustine and Jacksonville, Florida. 

Considering all the exclusive services Raze Solar provides to its clients in conjunction with its experienced installation team, utilizing Raze Solar for solar design and installation would be recommended for homeowners in the outlined service area. 

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