Lamorinda Solar

After using our pool for 2 years and being limited to swimming basically in the summer only, we decided to install pool solar. We turned to Unilocal for qualified businesses in the area and called out 2 companies. The first one located in Martinez (see other review for info), was over 33% higher than Mark at Lamorinda Solar. 33% higher!
At the first meeting, Mark came prepared with a map layout of our roof and proposed installation locations. Although Mark was substantially less than the other contractor, price alone was not the determining factor in our selecting his business. Meeting with Mark, discussing his knowledge about pool solar systems, the length of time he has been in business, his no-​pressure meeting, low-​key personality and proposed system is what sold us on him (plus his other Unilocal reviews).
Less than 1 week after meeting with Mark, we decided to move forward. In less than 2 weeks, we had a pool that was previously at 75 – 80 degrees now consistently hitting 85 – 90 degrees. The kids love it and are now swimming daily!
We highly recommend Lamorinda Solar! We can’t believe we waited 2 years to install solar. Don’t be like us and wait for warmer water. Enjoy your pool now!

Hiring Mark and Lamorinda Solar to install my thermal solar pool heating system is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I got multiple bids and decided to go with Mark. From beginning to end, Mark was professional, thorough, patient and did a phenomenal job. The system works flawlessly (now I can’t keep my kids out of the pool), looks great and is worth every penny. Even with the cool weather and semi-​overcast skies we’ve had the past couple of weeks, the pool is a comfortable 84 degrees. I could not be any happier! I wholeheartedly give Mark and Lamorinda Solar my highest recommendation. If you are considering a solar heating system for your pool, you are making a serious mistake if you don’t call Mark. He will get the job done, done right and done on time. Gotta go… time for me to hop back in the pool! Thanks Mark!

First, I want to let others know that Mark and his team are profressionals at installing systems to heat our pools. He did so for me very well and he has been servicing my pool for over twenty years. Mark and his team respond promptly if I need service… which is rare. And they provide the proper Winter service in October/​November to ensure my system is ready to go in Spring. Best in class. You will not have to call them back… they just GET the job done. Did it for my installation and have done it for years of service. In my experience with Mark and his team, they respond very promptly and are concerned about responding to your needs. Disregard the one STARS cause they are not on point. LaMroinda Solar is the best in our area. Excellent pricing, excellent installation, excellent warranty and excellent service when I need it.

One star is even too much. Mark will gladly take your money for an install, but servicing… not so much. Customer service is not a priority and he will go out of his way to give you a multitude of reasons why he can’t be inconvenienced for a service call.

I will be taking LaMorinda solar to court soon. Mark will not take any responsibility for the work he does. If you would like to have your pool heat higher than 76 degrees then I would go with another company. I wish I hadn’t ever used his services.

Mark and crew installed new pump and automation. Fair price and timely install. A couple issues with automation came up and were taken care of without issue. Good guy and company. Very responsive and thorough.

Just finished a pool solar install and we’re looking forward to the hot season. Mark & his crew did a fantastic job. Quick and painless. Mid priced to others, but the quality of the new product was the selling feature. Lamorinda Solar even fixed the roof where the old solar sat. Use them!

Mark Frey and his crew at Lamorinda Solar were recently outstanding on a project at our home. We needed to redo our roof and needed someone to remove and reinstall a relatively new solar system. Mark came and did the estimate himself which I appreciated. He thoroughly inspected the old work, wrote copious amount of notes and made measurements. He spent significant time with me explaining my old system and what I possibly could do to improve on it. Rather than selling me something because he could, he worked out a strategy for me to do a very small improvement, and wait to see whether the temperature in our pool increased enough to make the bigger project unnecessary.
When it came time for the project, Mark and crew were highly communicative and did the work when they said they would. When my roofer’s schedule shifted, Mark rescheduled his crew without complaint and worked with the roofer to coordinate the completion of the project.
After the work was completed and I had concerns about it, Mark again dutifully showed up immediately and pointed out that my pool water level was low and was causing the malfunction of the pump — completely my fault. Mark took it in stride and didn’t complain a bit.
Mark has been doing this work for something like 30 years successfully, and I can see why. Can’t recommend him enough.

We had our Solar installed by Lamorinda Solar in the mid 90’s and have had zero problems. We had to have our roof replaced recently and had Lamorinda Solar take the old solar panels off — replace the inside parts and re install.
The work was done professionally and our yard left cleaner then when they arrived. The liaison with the roofing company made the whole project easy for us as they ensured all their work was started and finished on time.

They installed swimming pool solar in my house, but I have to call them back at least once a year to repair leaks from the solar tubes. Not sure if this kind of leaks are normal, but not good!