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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

SAE recently installed a new solar system at my house consisting of 14kw of panels, 10kw inverter and 30kwh of batteries. The electrician who managed my install was incredibly knowledgeable in battery... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid SAE Tweed/Kingscliff at all costs. SAE installed reverse cycle air-conditioning units throughout my house. They used brackets that rusted shortly after leaving rust stains running down the walls... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a great experience with the whole process. All of the staff have been super helpful and the end results have been just what we were expecting! We would definitely recommend SAE.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This company is outstanding. Everything from the sale to the communication to the installation and the after sales service. It’s a brilliant business from start to finish. Thank you to all of the staf... See more

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant Customer Service from start to finish

From quote to installation the team at SAE were polite, efficient and well organised. Highly recommended!!!

21 March 2021
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Reply from SAE Group

Thanks for the recommendation Kevin, we love to hear that our team have ensured a fantastic experience for our customers on their solar journey. Enjoy!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top notch experience

Very happy with SAE. Matt answering all my (many!) questions on what would be a fairly complex hybrid (on & off grid) system. Everyone who worked on the system did a good job, the installation was neat & aesthetically laid out. Have had it now for a couple of weeks and it's been working great!

21 March 2021
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Reply from SAE Group

Thanks for your review Louis. We love knowing our customers have had a great end-to-end journey with us and are pleased that you're satisfied with your new solar system. We'll be sure to pass on your feedback to Matt and the rest of the team. Enjoy!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Quote was very good unfortunately there…

Quote was very good unfortunately there was a delay half way through the day of installation had to wait a full week for it to be finished but guyz were good and admin staff friendly

21 March 2021
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Reply from SAE Group

Hi Wendy. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. We are pleased to hear that you were so happy with our team and our apologies for any inconvenience caused with the delay. Welcome to the solar powered community! 😎

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Company

The service has been excellent.James knows his product.The Tradies were very pleasant and worked very hard on a terribly hot day.Worked speedily and were done in 6 hours!

15 March 2021
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Reply from SAE Group

Thank you for taking the time to share your review Maria. We love hearing from our happy customers and are thrilled that you have found our service to be excellent. We will be sure to pass on your feedback to James and the rest of the team. Enjoy your new solar powered home and all of the amazing benefits it brings!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Yes i would recommend SAE

Obtaining a quote & information about our options was very good with accurate, timely and honest information about the various systems and how they work. SAE Admin where very helpful & always replied quickly. There was quite a delay between signing and installation but the installation team were excellent. System is up and running, love the app!

8 March 2021
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Reply from SAE Group

Thanks for your review Aleks. We love knowing our customers have had a great experience with SAE, enough to recommend us! We are pleased that you're satisfied with your new solar system and it's app. Enjoy!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service, good quality products and neat workmanship. Would recommend SAE to anyone considering solar.

8 March 2021
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Reply from SAE Group

Hi Tim, thank you so much for your 5 star review! We love hearing from our happy customers and are so pleased that everything went smoothly for you. No doubt you're already reaping the rewards of your new solar powered lifestyle - enjoy!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service all the way through…

Excellent service all the way through from sales to installation and afterwards. Ricky our sales consultant explained the different quality panels and inverters and helped us with the right size system for our family. The team kept us informed during the whole process and provided assistance with answering our questions regarding getting the best out of our system and providers. Highly recommend SAE.

4 March 2021
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Reply from SAE Group

Thank you for taking the time to share your review Sandra. We love hearing from our happy customers and are thrilled that our team provided you with a great experience all the way through. Enjoy your new solar powered home and all of the amazing benefits it brings!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

SAE Group Coffs Harbour

SAE Group Coffs Harbour

Big shout out to these boys, and the girls in the office. Fantastic work guys from start to finish. From point of sale to installation, I can’t speak more highly of the staff I have had contact with.

Ive been wanting to put sola on our home for a few years now. Every sola person i spoke to tried to sell me on the concept of “CHEAP” you will save $$$ on your power bill, equipment and install will only cost you, $$$$ cheap cheap cheap.

Every time i looked into the equipment and re-searched the company etc the alarm bells went off.

Late last year i decided to revisit the sola installation prospect again. I reviewed a call from Simon (SAE Representative) We chatted on the phone, i outlined my previous concerns around the CHEAP - CHEAPER and LOW GRADE EQUIPMENT.

The next morning Simon and i sat on the veranda at home and designed a system around our needs, good quality equipment that was cost effect and fitted into my budget

Four proposals were promptly emailed back to me that afternoon detailing equipment type quality and pricing. Overnight research on the equipment, quality, reliability, manufactures and safety.

One further conversation regarding the equipment, decision made, purchase order signed. From 1-4 all quotes increased in price, i selected #3 one below the top price.

One’s home is one of the biggest financial outlays in life. Why would anyone consider cheap and i mean CHEAP low cost rubbish on their roof possible jeopardising their home and the occupants there in.

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3 March 2021
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Reply from SAE Group

Wow Harry that is such a fantastic detailed review! We are really pleased to hear how happy you are with our service, thanks so much for taking the time to leave your feedback. We will be sure to pass on your appreciation to our team and especially Simon. Welcome to the solar powered community, enjoy! 😎

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

good system, price and installation

Initial meeting was very good with accurate and honest information about the various systems and how they work. Price was very good for same system as others quoted me for. There was quite a delay between signing and installation, but the installation team were excellent. System is up and running and saving me money from day 1.

2 March 2021
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Reply from SAE Group

Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We are thrilled to hear that you are so happy with your new system and the money and it is saving you. Enjoy your new solar powered home and all of the amazing benefits it brings!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great experience with the company on…pre-sale, installation and after-sale service....

A great experience with the company on our solar installation. From determining the size of the required system to maximize our energy savings, throughout the installation process and the subsequent follow up service, we found SAE Group to be outstanding.

22 February 2021
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Reply from SAE Group

Thank you for taking the time to share your review Kelvin. We are thrilled that your experience was great at every turn on your solar journey and we really appreciate the feedback. Enjoy your new solar powered home and all of the amazing benefits it brings!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sales Rep knew his subject however…

Sales Rep knew his subject however after accepting quote it was difficult to get him to call back when seeking additional information. Office staff were excellent and would return calls immediately if requested and were extremely polite and represented your company with distinction. The two technicians who did the install worked tirelessly all day without a break (despite being a very hot day) and are to be commended for their professionalism work ethic and politeness. The follow up from SAE after the installation was thorough and we would have no hesitation in recommending your company to other potential customers

11 December 2020
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Reply from SAE Group

Hi Barry & Elly, thanks so much for the thorough review and your recommendation, it's greatly appreciated. We are pleased to hear that overall our team has taken good care of you on your solar journey. We will be sure to pass on your feedback to all involved. Welcome to the solar powered community! 😎

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service from start…

Excellent customer service from start to finish, we have been look after professionally👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

6 December 2020
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Reply from SAE Group

That's great to hear, thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review. We are really happy to hear that you have had a great experience with SAE from start to finish. Please don't hesitate to contact us if we can be of any help in the future. Welcome to the solar powered community! 😎

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you for such a seamless professional servcie

The tradesmen who fitted the solar panels were professional and informative in completing the installation of solar panels. I also found the administration staff very professional in the manner that they contacted regularly to provide updates about the timing and process leading up to the commencement of the job. Cameron also provided a professional and comprehensive service in signing us up for solar and explaining the best options and placement of panels. Thank you SAE for providing such a attentive and streamlined service for my mum and I.
Kind regards Joan Douglas & Vickie Green

3 December 2020
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Reply from SAE Group

Thank you Vickie & Joan for your fantastic review! We are rapt to hear that all our teams have taken such good care of you on your solar journey, and we'll be sure to pass on your feedback to Cameron and the crew. Enjoy your new solar powered lifestyle!😎

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

SAE Group Solar Install

Salesman was understanding of needs, the Installation Team was professional and outstanding. After that admin pushed for final payment before system could be turned on or operation explained.

1 December 2020
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Reply from SAE Group

Hi Shaun, thank you for your feedback. It's great to hear that our sales and installations teams have the hit the mark with providing great service. We also appreciate your feedback for our admin team and I will be sure to pass it through to them. Thanks Shaun. 😎

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So far I am happy with the panel…

So far I am happy with the panel installation and the inverter. It has not yet been turned on but I am hoping to see it working well when the smart meter is installed. The workmen were very efficient and helpful with the questions I had. They replaced damaged tiles and have assured me the tiles are all OK.

1 December 2020
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Reply from SAE Group

We are really pleased to hear that you are happy with your new solar system Janelle. Thanks for taking the time to leave your review. We have no doubt you will also enjoy the many benefits of your solar powered lifestyle! 😎

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A positive experience.

A friend recommended you and I found your services very friendly with excellent information about your products. This included the best advice for my solar needs. Your prices were also very good compared to other solar providers. If something didn't go smoothly or as planned then you kept me informed or were apologetic about it which I really appreciated. I know nothing is perfect and mistakes happen. I would recommend your services to others.

30 November 2020
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Reply from SAE Group

Thank you for your detailed review Jenifer. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know of your positive experience with SAE. We look forward to helping your friends and family in the future. Welcome to the solar powered community! 😎

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bouquets and one brickbat

The sales person ( Mark ) was compelling but the instillation team outstanding. The only issue i had was accessing terracotta tiles to act as a reserve resource if the original tiles fractured whilst panels were laid. Mark had suggested matching the tiles would not be an issue. It was. He was very slow returning my pleas. I was ultimately able to organize a match via Smithfield. It cost an extra $400.....and it was a pain. More help in this regard would have been appreciated. Do the sales people and the instillation team talk. They seriously need to. The friendliness and competence of the instillation squad sat very well with us. I would recommend SAE very positively.

26 November 2020
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Reply from SAE Group

Hi Glenn, thank you for sharing your experience, I will be sure to pass your feedback on. We are always learning and striving to meet our customers’ needs and wants so we appreciate you taking the time to let us know where we have hit the mark and where we have room for improvement. I do hope you are happy with your new system and now enjoying your newfound solar energy freedom.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The only down fall for us was the 8-9…

The only down fall for us was the 8-9 week wait to have our solar installed (if we were told this before we signed the contract we probably would have chosen another company) apart from that everything else was fine .

26 November 2020
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Reply from SAE Group

Thank you for leaving your review. We appreciate your patience and apologise for the delay in this unprecedented time. We have no doubt that you will be happy with the performance of your fantastic new solar system, enjoy!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have been looking into solar for awhile…

Have been looking into solar for awhile and SAE group made the decision easy. They did not push finance or any other options just gave me straight up practical advice. The install went really well and ended up changing the panel positions slightly to harness the sun a bit better. Fantastic and clean install. Very happy

23 November 2020
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Reply from SAE Group

Hi Ben, we are really pleased to hear that you are so happy with your new system and our teams performance. Thanks for taking the time to leave your review. Enjoy your new solar powered lifestyle! 😎

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