57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews, the most in Big Stone Gap.
- 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Best Solar Installers in Big Stone Gap, VA (2026)
6 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Big Stone Gap: CustomSmart Homes & Solar, CR Score 57/100; 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: A Morales Roofing, 12 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 6 ranked after CustomSmart Homes & Solar; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
6 Big Stone Gap solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 6 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Solar installers in Bristol ranking. See Solar installers in Bristol
Top 6 solar installers in Big Stone Gap at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CustomSmart Homes & Solar | 57 | 4.8★ (33) | Kingsport, 33 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Blue Ridge Connections | 53 | 5.0★ (6) | Kingsport, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Future Smart Energy | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | Bristol, 37 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | CustomSmart Solar | 49 | 4.7★ (3) | Elizabethton, 38 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | A Morales Roofing | 48 | 4.6★ (12) | Elizabethton, 38 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 6 | A. Cover Renovations | 45 | 5.0★ (5) | Greeneville, 37 mi away | — | — |
The 6 best solar installers in Big Stone Gap, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Kingsport, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
- Address
- 136 W Main St, Kingsport, TN 37660
Based in Bristol, 37 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1227 Volunteer Pkwy Suite 537, Bristol, TN 37620
Based in Elizabethton, 38 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1098 Hunting Hill Rd, Piney Flats, TN 37686
Based in Elizabethton, 38 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews.
- 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
Based in Greeneville, 37 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
How much do solar installers cost in Big Stone Gap?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Virginia with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $27,400 | $30,990 | $33,710 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.00 South Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
How we ranked Big Stone Gap solar installers
We scored 6 Big Stone Gap solar installers on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Big Stone Gap data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
Solar installers in Big Stone Gap: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Big Stone Gap?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Big Stone Gap, VA is CustomSmart Homes & Solar with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews. Blue Ridge Connections (#2) and Future Smart Energy (#3) follow. We ranked 6 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Big Stone Gap?
ContractorsRanked ranks 6 solar installers serving Big Stone Gap, VA. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in Big Stone Gap work on weekends?
2 of 6 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Future Smart Energy (#3) and A Morales Roofing (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Big Stone Gap?
Solar panel installation typically costs $27,400 to $33,710, with $30,990 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.00 South Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Virginia. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Big Stone Gap solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 6 rated solar installers in Big Stone Gap is 4.9★, with a median of 6 reviews. CustomSmart Homes & Solar has the most, 33 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank solar installers?
Each solar installer gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do solar installers outside Big Stone Gap count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Big Stone Gap city center, our service radius for solar installers. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Can solar installers pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for Big Stone Gap
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 6 solar installers serving Big Stone Gap.
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