PetersenDean Roofing & Solar (Defunct)
Critical (F) — Insolar Honesty Grade
PetersenDean Roofing & Solar was one of the largest residential solar installers in the Western U.S. until filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June 2020. Tens of thousands of customers were left with installed systems, active loans, and disrupted warranty support. Multiple class actions are ongoing against the wind-down entity and warranty-assumption successors.
Where this grade comes from
Public-record events
- Chapter 11 bankruptcy filed June 2020 — Northern District of California
- Multiple federal class actions: warranty assumption (2020-2025)
- CA AG investigation — pre-bankruptcy practices (closed 2022)
- Estimated 35,000+ customers affected with stranded warranties
/ Best for
Not currently selling. Former customers should review wind-down entity warranty assumption disclosures and consider third-party warranty service providers.
/ Watch out for
Customers with active loans on PetersenDean installations should verify the current servicer of warranty obligations. Some warranty support has been picked up by third parties; others remain stranded.
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