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Our Focus

Homes Built to Elevate

At Solar Homes, we’re not just building houses — we’re crafting spaces that lift everyday life. From the way the morning light fills the kitchen to the quiet comfort of coming home at the end of a long day, every detail is designed to feel a little more thoughtful, a little more intentional. That’s the Solar difference, and it’s what we bring to every home we build.

The Experts

Meet Our Team

Juan Solares

Founder & Owner

Clarissa Wells

Operations Manager

Jim Swanson

Project Director

Ashley Fugell

Office Manager

2015

Solar Homes is Founded

Juan Solares launches Solar Homes in Burley, Idaho with a mission to bring modern, high-quality residential design to the Magic Valley.

2017

First Spec Home Completed

The first Solar Home sells within two weeks of listing, setting the tone for the brand's reputation of quality and desirability.

2019

Custom Design Program Launches

Responding to demand, Solar Homes begins offering fully custom floor plans and design consultations for buyers wanting a one-of-a-kind home.

2021

50th Home Milestone

Solar Homes reaches 50 completed residences and earns its first regional design award for the Ridgewater floor plan.

2023

Named #1 Builder in Burley

Recognized as the top luxury home builder in the region based on customer reviews, build quality, and community impact.

2026

100+ Homes and Growing

With over 100 homes delivered and new floor plans in development, Solar Homes continues to raise the bar for residential construction in Idaho.

Recognition

Featured Awards

2023

#1 Luxury Home Builder

Burley Revisional Award

2024

Best Floor Plan Design

Idaho Home Builders Assoc.

2025

Parade of Homes Winner

Magic Valley Builders

2026

Customer Excellence Award

Southern Idaho Chamber

Our Priority

Satisfied Home Buyers

Jared Burlow
★★★★★

Honestly exceeded every expectation I had going in. The team was responsive, the timeline was realistic, and the final result looked better than the mockups. I've already recommended them to two other business owners in my network.

Ashlee Lee
★★★★★

From our first call I could tell these folks actually cared about the outcome, not just checking boxes. They pushed back on a few of my ideas in the best way possible and the end product is stronger for it. Worth every penny.

Jackson Hugh
★★★★★

I've worked with three different agencies over the last few years and this was the first one where I felt like I had actual partners. Communication was clear, deadlines were met, and they handled revisions without making me feel like a nuisance.

Maria Chen
★★★★★

Our conversion rate jumped almost 40% in the first two months after launch. I came in expecting a pretty website and walked away with something that's genuinely moving the needle on revenue. Can't ask for more than that.

David Park
★★★★★

What impressed me most was the attention to detail on things I wouldn't have thought to ask about. Page speed, accessibility, how everything looks on an old iPad my mom uses. It all just works, and that kind of thoroughness is rare.

Rachel Thornton
★★★★★

I was nervous about the investment up front but they walked me through exactly what I was getting and why. Six months in, the site has more than paid for itself in new clients. Genuinely the best business decision I've made this year.

Marcus Delgado
★★★★★

They took the time to actually understand our business before touching a single design. That upfront work made everything downstream smoother. Zero surprises, zero scope creep, and a result I'm proud to send clients to.