Surge It Solar and Electrical Reviews
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Why use us? Good question as we are not the absolute cheapest and we will never be and nor do I plan to be. What we are is a quality company, with quality staff and quality work ethics which will far outweigh a small few $100 saving you may catch with somebody else. Our reviews speak for themselves.
All our installations are done in house, we don't use subcontractors or salesman. You will deal with one person from start to finish.
We have successfully been in business since 2012 and completed over 5000 installations through a rocky industry. Our diversity of work outside of solar will keep us around long after the fly by night sales companies have liquidated.
We are here for a long time and plan to stand by our work for many years to come.
Reviewers report paying: $5,500 - $7,200 for depending on hardware choice and installation difficulty ( how is this calculated? )
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Surge It Solar and Electrical Reviews (215)
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4.9/5
Value for money
5.0/5
Quality of System
5.0/5
Installation
5.0/5
Customer Service
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20 May 2024
18 May 2024
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Fantastic Installer
The guys at Surge It are very professional. They know their business, are reliable and provide great service at reasonable price point.Nick took the time to understand our requirements and details of the location.
The installers were neat and quick, providing a detailed handover. The system has been up and running perfectly since the install was completed on the day.
I am a repeat customer and have had a similar experience with a previous install on my old house.
13 May 2024
Fantastic installer
very happy with the work they have done, very professionalgood customer service
11 May 2024
On time and on budget
Nick and his team were punctual professional, considerate of the neighbours and cleaned up after the job.
06 May 2024
Excellent speed, and tailored to the customer
Nick called me very quickly to follow up with my inquiry, and spent his time listening to my needs, and providing suggestions to best suit them. It felt highly personalised.On the day, the team were quick to install and set it up, explaining everything along the way.
At all stages, I felt the team really put the customer first - and I'm really thankful for Nick and the team in sorting out our solar neesa.
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
28 April 2024
Quality installation
Professional from start to finish with advice and information to allow me to make the best decision. No pushy sales. Quality products, always value for money, never cheap.Very happy with our system and the way it was installed. The installers were professional, efficient and respectful of our home and family.
Have already recommended this company to family and friends.
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
Battery rating: 5/5
Supplier Reply:
Thankyou Sean, your business was a pleasure10 April 2024
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Fast Professional Install !!
Nick and the Team did a fantastic job, provided a quote, came out to site to check that it would be all good.installation happened fast, even with all the wet weather we had. The team was punctual and tidy!
everything was organised and the follow up has been great.
highly recommend Surge It and the Team!
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
13 February 2024
A company that cares about the client
Nick took the time to understand what we really required and made appropriate suggestions.Their installs went to extra effort to install wiring inter wall for a clean and protected wiring.
Inverter rating: 5/5
08 February 2024
Second time using Nick and the team
Nick gives honest advice and doesn't sell you something you don't need.One of the few trade companies I've used that care about the quality of their work and tidy up after themselves.
Highly recommend.
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
16 January 2024
Very happy with this local solar business
We were very happy with our solar installation & to us it is great that we could use a local businessFrom our first meeting with Roy who answered all our questions & talked us through everything that would happen, to Nick arranging everything so quickly & promptly. We were also impressed with the Surge It Solar crew who installed everything. They were efficient, polite & very friendly & only too happy to explain everything to us again.
We have no hesitation in recommending Surge It Solar
02 January 2024
Good installer, everything done with a minimum of fuss and a great install
Were the first to provide a quote and responded to our changes quickly and answered questions clearly and factually without the hard sell. System proposed was exactly what we wanted based on our research on SolarQuotes and elsewhere. Once we accepted the quote the measure up and installation occurred very quickly with it all been done within a week or so which was exceptional. Customer service and the installation team were top notch, suprised how quickly they did it on a very hot Brisbane summer day.Grid connection still a work in progress due to the holiday period but have helped organise it and given tips to progress it.
Would strongly recommend.
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
13 December 2023
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Fantastic Installer/Great Local Business
Nick and the team were nothing but a pleasure to deal with. It’s was clear from the very first interaction that we were dealing with people who had our best interests at heart rather than another salesmen with limited technical knowledge who just wanted to close a sale. Nick and I had a number of conversations during the quoting process as we were adding new system to complement an existing system and need to work through the various solutions. Nick was very patient during the process and gave us prompt and useful information to be able to make an informed decision. In the end we ended up going with Jinko 440watt panels and a fronius inverter for 7.9kw system to complement the existing sunny boy which still seems to be ticking along nicely. The installation process was swift and the boys knock over the job in a single morning. Nick and Damien have been great in the setup process as well. Many thanks for your help team and we look forward in working with you again as well as recommending you to our friends and family.Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
25 October 2023
Quality instillation and a competitive price.
Nick was a pleasure to deal with. He was very communicative, and nothing was a problem. From the time the quote was done to instillation was a very quick process. We installed the 13.2kw system with a Fronius hybrid inverter. I would highly recommend Nick and the crew from Surge It Electrical for a solar instillation and other electrical work. Will definitely use again if needed.Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
13 October 2023
Retailer with honest advice and answers
Surge it Solar and Electrical provided a prompt reply and quote for work to be carried out. Answered questions openly and quickly and made suggestions that best met my solar needs and price.Inverter rating: 5/5
28 September 2023
Knowledge ,Experience and a willingness to Listen
All three companies recommended where prompt with there contact and all provided original quotes in a timely manner. The differences in systems, size and price helped to narrow down the next level of comms and request for information.Surge where very responsive whilst offering both a mid and higher end system options, with variations of panels and inverters.
As we where repainting our tile roof, they worked with the roof restoration company around timings and installation, whish was convenient and ensured we got the process locked down seamlessly. The installation team where respective, punctual, where meticulous in there workmanship and tidied up after they had finished the install.
The team worked with myself to set up the app on my smart phone, and explain any potential issues that may arise, and how to reset the system and how to close down the system, the timer switch put on our hot-water system etc etc etc..
The owner arrived with the team to ensure all was ok and made contact at the end of the install to ensure we were happy with the team and the install. They have arranged for our electricity provider to visit the premises now install has been completed. We will wait and see how much this will reduce our quarterly bills.
24 September 2023
Great job.
From initial interview with Roy to fully installed operating system within seven days.Everyone associated was friendly, helpful and most importantly knowledgeable.
Highly recommend.
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
05 September 2023
Solar quotes takes away some of the dark magic behind solar
We are about 50 percent through our installation and all is going well so far. Surge it may not have been the cheapest of the 8 quotes provided, however it was one of the 3 recommended by Solarquotes, and they were very professional and easy to deal with.I would like to rpovide further feedback at the completion of my installation, and once i have my system up and running to the grid and my house. looking forward to my first plunge forward into the battery / solar supply market pool!
02 September 2023
Happy with results
Polite and efficient installersHelpful information during quoting process.
Professional looking installation.
Value for money.
I would recommend surge it highly.
Panel rating: 4/5
Inverter rating: 4/5
16 August 2023
Great value for money
From the free quote to installation, Surge it electrical were very professional and helpful.03 August 2023
6.6kw on a small roof (Jinko & Sungrow)
I recently had a 6.6kw solar system installed on my space-limited roof, and I couldn't be happier with the whole experience.Nick was patient and professional while explaining the various solutions available and their respective pros and cons. What I appreciated most was that there was no upselling, and he helped me select Surge It after carefully evaluating quotes from numerous installers with different panel-inverter combinations based on ratings, reliability, communication, and years in business.
Once the decision was made, Nick and his team wasted no time in getting the installation arranged within days of confirmation. They made the most out of the limited space available on my roof, managing to fit a total of 15 panels, just as I had requested.
The installation itself was smooth and professional. Nick's team arrived on time and were friendly throughout the process. After they were done, I was pleased to see that they left little to no rubbish behind and even took the time to wipe down the walls.
The customer service was commendable as well. Nick was quick to respond to any queries I had, making the whole experience even more pleasant.
I highly recommend Nick and Surge It for their exceptional service, reliable products, and overall professionalism. If you're looking for a solar installation without any hassle and top-notch customer service, look no further.
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
31 July 2023
10.3kw system (Trina and Sungrow)
The quoting and sales process was seamless - Nick gave the options as needed without problems.Nick is professional and good to work with - the service was done on time and the job was left clean and tidy.
This is the second system we've installed with surgeit and would happily recommend them.
25 July 2023
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Fantastic Install - Very happy
Nick was quick to quote, and provided an excellent plan for our property with a range of price tiers.I recieved quotes from two other companies as well, in order to work out what we should be spending, (one dodgy salesman left in a tantrum after I didn't sign there and then with his pressure tactics and glossy company brochures I had to sit through for an hour, while he was fanatically chewing gum).
Surge-It's quote was the best thought out for our purposes, which also allowed us to provide more power to the grid to earn money for unused Kw. I chose Surge-It from Solar Quotes, as his company had high ratings, and I was looking for a company that would look after the install professionally.
The installation was very quick. It rained a bit on the first day, so they ran the wiring and installed the inverters and panel mounts first, and the following day they completed the panel installation. Our panels were running full power by lunchtime. The inverters were easy to understand how to use, and they connected to our wifi so we could see their output and our consumption easily. All the team were very polite and friendly and answered all of my questions.
The customer service with Surge-It is good. Nick is fast to respond and has helped me with any inquiries I have had.
Overall, I can highly recommend Surge-It has a quality installer.
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
27 June 2023
Highly Recommend, Excellent Service and Solar Information
After researching what solar panels and systems we thought we wanted, we contacted four different companies based on their Google reviews and recommendations from others. We asked them all the same questions regarding the different solar options we were looking at. We chose Surge It Solar and Electrical in the end and were extremely impressed with their customer service, extremely fair pricing, and efficient installation and handover process. The knowledge they provided to help us understand the pros and cons of the systems we were looking at, and help us get exactly what we needed, was extremely helpful and delivered in a professional manner. It was clear we were getting the information we needed, and we could make fair comparisons rather than being 'marketed' to. The turnaround from request, quote, and installation was exceptional. Dealing with this company was completely stress-free, and we would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking to upgrade or install solar in their home.24 June 2023
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Super professional, great job completed to a high standard - easy to deal with!
Nick and the team from Surge It Solar and Electrical have become our go-to sparkies for a while now and this led them to being our installer of choice for our new 19.61kw solar system.This including an Electric Vehicle charger for our new EV which arrives in a couple weeks. They use only top-notch products (confirmed through Solar Quotes Website and months of my own research) with REC panels and Fronius inverter and Wattpilot Go EV Charger used for my place.
They set us up on the various apps and had the full install done in a single day. Not a scrap of rubbish or packaging left behind either - a super tidy crew. They were all prompt and efficient. Highly recommend the Surge It team if you are thinking of going solar or getting an EV.
22 June 2023
Couldn’t be happier!
Surge It were great, all rubbish was cleaned up and removed from site. Technicians that attended for the install were polite and professional.Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
16 June 2023
Looking for an honest installer? Look no further.
I got a total of 4 quotes, three through SolarQuotes and one via a friend. Nick from Surge IT Solar and Electrical set himself apart from the rest during the quotation process being the only one to provide a quote that took the shading issues that we experience into account, without being prompted to do so. The installation team consisting of Luke, Pat and the apprentice was very experienced and did a very neat install. Top marks guys! Thank you!03 June 2023
Satisfied customer
We have been looking at getting solar for some time. The only thing that held us back was the minefield of advertising and offers found online and other media. It’s a big investment and we wanted to do it right first time. We used the solar quotes website and cross referenced other online reviews and narrowed our search down to 3 local installers that we felt would do right by us. I found Roy from Surge-It, was more than willing to answer my many emails and phone calls- his customer service and genuine belief in the products they sell was the point of difference in the end. Then the install happened- the team turned up when they said they would, did a neat job. Followed by the owner Nick supporting me in setting up the fronius app and checking-in to see if I was happy with everything. I am really pleased that we chose to go with Surge-It, Thankyou team!
31 May 2023
Fantastic service
Extremely happy with service. From the initial quote nothing was too hard. Roy came out a number of times to answer all our questions and explain to us in laymens terms what was best set up for us. We had our system installed within 2 weeks. Installation was a breeze. 4 hours and job was finished31 May 2023
Excellent!
Nick was excellent to deal with through quoting to installation. Nick was upfront and honest with costs and quality of systems and provided scaled options based on our budget.The installation team were all great and communicated well with us during the install and demonstrated how the app and functions work.
Highly recommend!
29 May 2023
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Professional installer
Surge IT electrical provided the BEST service in numerous ways.From initial consultation, Nick (by due diligence) saved me from signing with another company, who were offering an inferior yet more expensive product. He then offered me an extremely competitive price whilst adding additional works (pulling off my current solar panels and inverter) to improve the overall efficiency of my solar system. I got the impression that Nick cared more for the customer than getting the sale.
All my questions were patiently answered, the quote was highly detailed and the work was completed within days of signing.
The installation was done with the utmost care, all rubbish removed and the place was left clean and tidy.
Nick and his team provided a professional service from start to finish, they even removed my old satellite dish which was beyond their scope of works, also set my pool timer to run during the hours of peak sunlight to make my system work for me
The only Solar Installation team that I will ever recommend is Surge IT Electrical.
29 May 2023
Quality, great service and install and punctual.
Nick and the team were a pleasure to deal with. We were recommended him by two sets of friends and couldn't recommend Nick and the team high enough.We signed a quote one day and by the next day we had a fully installed and operating system.
Nick has a no frills approach and is direct and honest and cuts through a lot of the jargon in the industry. The sales process was easy, there was no overselling and they made sure that the system would meet our needs and future needs.
The install process was seamless and the quality is fantastic and very neat.
Nick answered all of our questions through the process with no hassle and simple explanation.
Thanks Nick and team
28 May 2023
Original Review on 31-07-2022:
Prompt and Professional
The quoting process was easyThe installation went smoothly
The customer service was excellent
10 months later we asked Kirk: "Are you happy with the performance of your system so far?"
Yes22 May 2023
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Great quality work and panels, great price.
Highly recommend Surge It, super friendly and easy to deal with. They were prompt and ready to go on install day and were all round great team. Showed me how to set up the app and what does what, really happy with the quality of workmanship.09 May 2023
Quick turnaround, great installers, quality product
From start to finish Nick at Surge It was professional and accommodating, we were fully informed of all options and requirements. Now we have a great 6.6kw system installed, Luke and Pat the installers did a wonderful job. You can’t go past Surge It.Inverter rating: 5/5
02 May 2023
5 star company
I couldn’t rate surge it solar any higher, they were professional, punctual right from sales to the install! Being in the construction industry myself for over 20 years I’m always concerned about hiring new trades but these guys ticked all the boxes, Roy from the sales team wasn’t pushy and being and electrician himself was very knowledgeable, installers were clean and tidy and took extra care with the aesthetics of the panels and the conduit work, very happy to recommend20 April 2023
Professional and friendly service
Nick and the boys at Surge It started with my solar installation and have now become my regular contact for my electrical requirementsPanel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
17 April 2023
Could not be happier !!
Nick and his team were wonderful.Had an entire solar system replacement and upgraded to a bigger system after speaking to Nick.
Quoting process was excellent and thoroughly explained. The pricing was good also.
All staff I had contact with were very polite and considerate. Nick kept me informed at all times.
The job was done quickly and the yard was left tidy.
I even had smoke alarms put in the same day and there was no mess left anywhere inside.
Would highly recommend Surge It Solar and Electrical for all your solar and electrical requirements.
Thank you Nick and all at Surge It Solar and Elctrical.
Karen.
06 April 2023
Fantastic Solar system and what a great team!!
From the initial contact and visit from Roy, providing us the information and options right through the super fast install appointment date, great communication from Nick and the team and then the install of our system on a very hot roof with a positive and professional attitude, we are super happy! The customer service, the team, the information about the panels and inverter to match our needs, the install and then the set-up of the Solar-web app and friendly and polite interactions with the whole team have left an overall positive impact on us, our home and we are really looking forward to the savings on our electricity bills!Thanks so much Nick, Dan, Ron and the gang!!
I highly recommend the team at Surge It!
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
30 March 2023
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Great installation and competitive pricing
I wasn't entirely happy with the 3 companies that SolarQuotes provided with only 1 of 3 doing a home visit for the quote. I did a bit more research and discovered Surge It Solar was a Platinum Installer servicing my area. I contacted them directly and their quote after a home visit was competitive as they were providing complimentary smart meter and hot water timer. Purchased a 6.6 kW (Jinko 440W panels; 15 x JKM440N-54HL4) solar system with 5 kW Sungrow inverter (SG5.0RS). A bit of a delay (just on 3 weeks) waiting for the Jinko panels to arrive after paying the deposit. The higher capacity panels meant I could fit all 15 panels onto the north facing roof. I was impressed with Daniel who oversaw the install which started around 8am and was completed by around 2pm. Bit nervous with the terracotta roof but only 2 broken tiles (which were replaced with spares I had). The smart meter is a must and nice to see surplus energy feeding back to the grid despite the cloudy / rainy weather but have to wait for Energex (I think) to do their bit before I get any feed in tariffs. Getting about 5kW peak generation so far with the cloudy weather so will be interested to see how much of the 6.6 kW will be achievable (29.3 kWh/d generation recorded today which is on par with predicted generation for March for my system). Looking forward to running the ducted a/c guilt free on those hot sunny days!Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
30 March 2023
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Prompt helpful process
Very happy with the whole process , quote and installation very prompt.Everyone involved was very helpful and friendly arriving on time and installation was tidy.07 March 2023
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Great installer!
As per title, great installer, easy to deal with, fast to quote and send out quote. After accepting quote was very quick to install, the whole process took less than a week after initial contact.24 February 2023
Great end to end customer service and workmanship
We can't speak highly enough about Surge IT Solar. Highly professional and great customer service.The price was comparable with other recommended providers re panels / inverter / monitoring but they went the extra mile with panel layout to achieve maximium PV output capacity.
Thanks again to Nick, Roy and Team,
14 February 2023
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Great install
Quick, friendly, offered to help if any problems came up19 January 2023
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Competitive price and excellent Customer service/installation.
Surge It Solar and Electrical provided a smooth, easy, efficient, quality service. Nick provided solid information. The Product was explained, and quality confirmed.I wasn't quite sure what size would suit, so he provided two quotes. No sales pitch just tells you what the best, reliable and efficient to your budget. Gave time to consider my options to make an informed decision. Installation team answer all my questions and address all my concerns and issues.
The day after the installation, we had issues with our hot water system due to our Heating Element being faulty. Nick was able to come out on the same day and fix our hot water system.
I can definitely recommend Surge IT.
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
20 December 2022
Efficient, quality and ongoing support
Surge It Solar and Electrical provided a smooth, easy, efficient, quality service. They problem solved on the day and were responsive to our needs.They provided the follow up support, collaborating with grid connection supplier. Submitting all relevant and required paperwork to help get us connected. The whole process start to finish was faster than expected and better than expected!
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
20 December 2022
Solar installation !
From quote to our accepting , the installation by two very qualified technicians who were very patient with all my questions!We have a tiled roof , so had concerns!
The whole production was seamless!
Arrived on time and worked throughout on an extremely hot day
I would definitely recommend Nick and his team !
17 December 2022
Perfect!
Brilliant process from start to finish.Price is reasonable
Quality is great
Customer service great
Technicians onsite great
Can’t fault them!
17 December 2022
Awesome company to deal with
Nick was so quick to get me a quote and it was better than expected. With time Frame being an issue he was able to get me in and completed before Christmas and the quality of work was second to none. His team was fantastic to deal with and nick answered everything phone call and answered every questions. This is what a true Aussie company looks like . If you’re looking for any electrical work with high quality and good pricing then this is the company you want to deal with.Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
16 December 2022
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Informative, prompt, professional
Sales. Nick provided solid information. No other provider did that. I learned a lot. Information was provided about the brands, efficiency and longevity.I wasn't quite sure what size would suit, so he provided two quotes. No tacky sales pressure. What a relief. Time to consider my options to make an informed decision. As the bank couldn't transfer all funds on one day I paid instalments over a week. Thank you.
Installation was smooth and Nick checked when I queried placement of panels and modified accordingly. The guys were fantastic and checked it all, to ensure it would work. They were punctual and cleaned up their mess.
Nick responded to emails and calls.
I've only had solar a week and just received my bill...it's already reduced..what a feeling. So I assume they organised the grid connection. I have been assured that they will support if there's any future issues.
I would've liked to learn about the rebates from other electricity providers. I worked this out and decided my current provider has the best return.
09 December 2022
Fantastic Service
We had a call from Roy at Surge It and he was, by far, the most helpful and understanding man. After plenty of calls and quotes from many places, Surge It were the only company that wanted to come out and have a chat with us before installation and we are so glad they did. Roy was able to adjust the quote put in notes for the installation before we committed to anything. There were no surprises on the day and the installation went smoothly. Their prices are competitive and the service we got was 5 star. Installation was fast and the team were friendly and professional. It was an easy process, no stress. Would absolutely recommend Surge It to anybody looking for a highly professional solar company.
Quick, easy and prompt
Detailed explanation of solar options. Very quick process to install and good value for money.