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Best Solar Installers in Boone, NC (2026)

9 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall in Boone: Elite Roof and Solar - Boone, CR Score 92/100; 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Elite Roof and Solar - Hickory, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 9.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Elite Roof and Solar - Hickory, 136 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 9 ranked; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

9 Boone solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 9 rated businesses.

Top 9 solar installers in Boone at a glance

Top 9 solar installers in Boone at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Elite Roof and Solar - Boone924.9★ (109)Boone24/7Overall
2Elite Roof and Solar - Hickory854.8★ (136)Hickory, 39 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3High Country Energy Solutions, Inc.775.0★ (5)BooneEvenings—
4Best Solar Installation Company in Virginia: Cosmo Solaris774.5★ (26)Abingdon, 38 mi awaySat—
5Johnson City Water Heater Services735.0★ (11)Johnson City, 37 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Future Smart Energy735.0★ (3)Bristol, 38 mi awaySat—
7Appalachian Mountain Power LLC725.0★ (18)Boone——
8Carolina Dreambuild Inc694.7★ (3)Boone——
9CustomSmart Solar684.7★ (3)Elizabethton, 39 mi away——

The 9 best solar installers in Boone, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  6. #6 Future Smart Energy

    Based in Bristol, 38 mi away

    73/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 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
    View profile for Future Smart Energy(423) 793-7885

  9. #9 CustomSmart Solar

    Based in Elizabethton, 39 mi away

    68/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 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
    View profile for CustomSmart Solar(423) 202-9037

How much do solar installers cost in Boone?

Typical prices in USD, adjusted for North Carolina with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.

How much do solar installers cost in Boone?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Solar panel installation$27,400$30,990$33,710Per 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 Boone solar installers

We scored 9 Boone solar installers on 8 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. Unknown factors are left out of the score, 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Boone data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Solar installers in Boone: frequently asked questions

Who is the best solar installer in Boone?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Boone, NC is Elite Roof and Solar - Boone with a CR Score of 92/100. It has 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Elite Roof and Solar - Hickory (#2) and High Country Energy Solutions, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 9 solar installers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many solar installers are there in Boone?

ContractorsRanked ranks 9 solar installers serving Boone, NC. 4 of them are based in Boone; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which solar installers in Boone are open 24/7?

2 ranked solar installers in Boone post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Elite Roof and Solar - Boone (#1) and Elite Roof and Solar - Hickory (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which solar installers in Boone work on weekends?

5 of 9 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Elite Roof and Solar - Boone (#1), Elite Roof and Solar - Hickory (#2) and Best Solar Installation Company in Virginia: Cosmo Solaris (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does solar panel installation cost in Boone?

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 North Carolina. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Boone solar installers have?

The median Google rating among 9 rated solar installers in Boone is 4.9★, with a median of 11 reviews. Elite Roof and Solar - Hickory has the most, 136 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do solar installers outside Boone count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Boone 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.

Update log for Boone

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 9 solar installers serving Boone.

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