16 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Burton: Old Coast Heating & Air Conditioning, CR Score 83/100; 4.8★ from 1,114 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Solar Specialist Payton Greenway, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 16.
Most-reviewed: Mr. Softwash Power Shower LLC, 237 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 16 ranked after Old Coast Heating & Air Conditioning; ranked #4.
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16 Burton solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 16 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Coast Heating & Air Conditioning | 83 | 4.8★ (1,114) | Savannah, 34 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Solar Specialist Payton Greenway | 82 | 4.8★ (38) | Pooler, 38 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | 361 Technologies | 80 | 5.0★ (79) | Port Wentworth, 30 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Mr. Softwash Power Shower LLC | 80 | 4.9★ (237) | Beaufort, 3 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 5 | The Solar Educator | 79 | 5.0★ (11) | Bluffton, 8 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Savannah Solar Power | 79 | 5.0★ (15) | Savannah, 33 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Hilton Head Solar & Roofing | 78 | 4.5★ (56) | Bluffton, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Old Coast Heating & Air Conditioning | 78 | 5.0★ (8) | Hilton Head Island, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | GOL SOLAR | 75 | 4.7★ (12) | Rincon, 31 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Sunder Energy - Savannah | 74 | 4.6★ (8) | Savannah, 33 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 review volume: 4.8★ from 1,114 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,114).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pooler, 38 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Wentworth, 30 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beaufort, 3 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 237 Google reviews, 237 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bluffton, 8 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Savannah, 33 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bluffton, 13 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hilton Head Island, 15 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rincon, 31 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 Savannah, 33 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beaufort, 3 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 36 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Savannah, 37 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 84 Google reviews, 84 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Doctor Phillips, 31 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Savannah, 36 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 41 Google reviews, 41 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Wentworth, 38 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for South Carolina 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 |
We scored 16 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 |