24 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Burton: Water Winter Solar Installers Co, CR Score 79/100; 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Four Seasons Kanga Roof, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 24.
Most-reviewed: Oak Electric Service, Inc., 2,214 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 24 ranked; ranked #4.
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24 Burton solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 24 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water Winter Solar Installers Co | 79 | 4.4★ (7) | Auburn Hills, 32 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Solar King | 76 | 4.7★ (43) | Milford, 30 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Ecotelligent Homes | 76 | 5.0★ (149) | Farmington Hills, 38 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Oak Electric Service, Inc. | 74 | 4.8★ (2,214) | Auburn Hills, 25 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Rapid Solar | 74 | 5.0★ (12) | Amherstburg, 38 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Asbury Roofing & Solar | 73 | 4.9★ (61) | Rochester, 33 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Orange Cell Solar | 73 | 5.0★ (9) | Auburn Hills, 37 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Four Seasons Kanga Roof | 73 | 5.0★ (10) | Clinton Township, 39 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 9 | Mona Power | 72 | 4.6★ (9) | Amherstburg, 37 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | SunPower® | 72 | 4.0★ (249) | Novi, 36 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milford, 30 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmington Hills, 38 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 149 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn Hills, 25 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,214 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (2,214).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherstburg, 38 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rochester, 33 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn Hills, 37 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton Township, 39 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherstburg, 37 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Novi, 36 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 249 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brighton, 33 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Troy, 39 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beverly Hills, 38 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 571 Google reviews, 571 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherstburg, 39 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Novi, 37 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Troy, 39 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milford, 28 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 2 PM.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Troy, 40 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Troy, 39 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Troy, 39 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Royal Oak, 39 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmington Hills, 30 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherstburg, 40 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Troy, 39 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 59 Google reviews, 59 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
20 more solar installers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 6 O’clock Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| Amber Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 39 mi |
| American Roofing & Solar Saginaw | 5.0★ (1) | 34 mi |
| Arbor Solar LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 29 mi |
| Ecojiva | 1.0★ (1) | 34 mi |
| Green Electrical Contractors LLC | 32 mi | |
| J M Electric Service | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| J Z TECH SERVICE LLC | 29 mi | |
| lightmansolar | 27 mi | |
| Oak Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing | 25 mi | |
| Parker Engineering & Design, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| People's Energy Company | 1.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Phoenix Home Performance | 5.0★ (1) | 37 mi |
| Polk Solar | 38 mi | |
| RECON Corporation | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Schoenherr Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 33 mi |
| Self Reliant Energy Company | 37 mi | |
| Solar Energy Solutions Manufacturing | 29 mi | |
| TMF Services | 4.0★ (4) | In Burton |
| USA Sun Solar Power | 5.0★ (1) | 34 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Michigan with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $26,020 | $29,430 | $32,010 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.95 East North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 24 Burton 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Burton data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |