About Sun Sponge — Fort Worth, TX

Honest. Fair. Built different.

We started Sun Sponge because the solar industry needed someone to tell the truth. No inflated numbers. No high-pressure sales. Just real guidance from someone who's been on the inside and walked away to build something better.

11+ Years in the field
500+ Projects completed
5.0 Average rating
Based in Fort Worth.
Working all of Texas.
Dearien Campbell, Founder
From the founder

I learned solar at SolarCity. I learned what was wrong with it there too. So I built Sun Sponge to fix it — one honest conversation at a time.

— Dearien Campbell, Founder
Dearien Campbell, Sun Sponge Founder
Dearien Campbell · Founder
Our story

Built to fix what's broken.

Sun Sponge was built to fix what's broken in the solar industry. Our founder got his start at SolarCity, where he learned the ins and outs of solar — from system design to working directly with homeowners. But it didn't take long to see the reality behind the scenes: confusing pricing, high-pressure sales tactics, and a system that often put profits ahead of people.

That didn't sit right. So Sun Sponge was created with a different mission — one rooted in transparency, fairness, and long-term value. We specialize in roofing and solar solutions designed to actually make sense for homeowners. No inflated numbers. No gimmicks. Just honest guidance and systems built to perform.

Our goal is simple: help you make a smart decision that benefits your home, your finances, and your future. But Sun Sponge isn't just about customers — it's also about the people behind the work. We've built a model that supports and empowers our sales representatives instead of exploiting them. That means clear compensation, real training, and a path to grow. When our team wins, our customers win too.

At the end of the day, we're here to bring integrity back to an industry that desperately needs it — one home, one system, and one relationship at a time.

What we stand for

Three things we won't compromise on.

01
Radical transparency

You see the real numbers — what the system costs, what you'll actually save, and how long it takes to pay off. No inflated projections. No bait-and-switch pricing. If the math doesn't work for you, we tell you that.

02
Zero high-pressure sales

We don't do same-day close tactics or manufactured urgency. You get time to think, compare, and decide. Our $300 guarantee exists specifically because we're confident enough in the numbers to let you walk in without any pressure.

03
A team that's treated right

We've built a model that supports our people instead of burning them out. Clear pay, real training, room to grow. We believe the way you treat your team shows up in every job — and our customers feel the difference.

11+ Years in the field
500+ Projects completed
5.0 Average rating
Real customers

Don't take our word for it.

Dearien goes above and beyond for his clients. He is so wonderful to people and his work. He is a true asset to whoever he finally settles down with full time.

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Sherry Birdegan
Verified customer

Highly recommend Dearien to anyone who is in solar. He was outstanding through the proper install — strives to be perfect and extraordinary. Integrity and quality stand out.

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Kristen Morgan
Solar customer
Work with us

Let's have an honest conversation.

Solar, roofing, or AI — tell us what you need and we'll give you a straight answer. No pressure. No gimmicks. Just real guidance from someone who's been in the industry long enough to know the difference.

  • Real numbers — no inflated projections.
  • Solar, roofing, and AI — all under one roof.
  • Based in Fort Worth. Serving all of Texas.