339 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Castaic: Solar panel maintenance, Solar diagnostic, solar repair and cleaning, bird proofing, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Payless Water Heaters & Plumbing, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 339.
Most-reviewed: Payless Water Heaters & Plumbing, Inc., 1,762 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 339 ranked; ranked #3.
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339 Castaic solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 47 are open 24/7, 195 open Saturdays and 142 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 339 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solar panel maintenance, Solar diagnostic, solar repair and cleaning, bird proofing | 61 | 5.0★ (79) | Burbank, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | HomeLink Solar | 61 | 4.8★ (183) | Santa Clarita, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Payless Water Heaters & Plumbing, Inc. | 61 | 4.8★ (1,762) | Santa Clarita, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | PENNIES A/C - SOLAR & CONSTRUCTION | 60 | 5.0★ (1,560) | Lancaster, 28 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Cervus Solar & Construction | 60 | 5.0★ (54) | Santa Clarita, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | PJ Solar Cleaning & Bird Proofing | 59 | 5.0★ (292) | Barstow, 31 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | August Roofing & Solar | 58 | 4.9★ (250) | Simi Valley, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Energy Loan Network | 58 | 4.9★ (489) | Simi Valley, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Citadel Roofing & Solar | 58 | 4.9★ (24) | Santa Clarita, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Real Pwr | 58 | 5.0★ (62) | Woodland Hills, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Castaic
Based in Burbank, 16 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Clarita, 10 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 183 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Clarita, 5 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,762 Google reviews, the most in Castaic.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster, 28 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 1,560 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Clarita, 10 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Barstow, 31 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 292 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Simi Valley, 17 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 250 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Simi Valley, 16 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 489 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Clarita, 8 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodland Hills, 22 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Clarita, 8 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chatsworth, 17 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Clarita, 11 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Simi Valley, 19 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stevenson Ranch, 9 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 33 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Northridge, 18 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canoga Park, 20 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 250 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Northridge, 18 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Simi Valley, 17 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beverly Hills, 33 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glendale, 29 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 348 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calabasas, 19 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burbank, 23 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Simi Valley, 16 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 339 ranked solar installers here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| APT Solar Company | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Avatar Solar, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Choice Energy Consultants | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Energy Efficiency Solar Panels & Windows | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| GHESolar Company | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Inception Home and Remodeling | 3.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Jeremy's Electric / Solar for Less | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Los Angeles Solar Select | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| O.R. Nikken Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Santa Clarita Solar Installation | 5.0★ (1) | In Castaic |
| SoCal Hydronics | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| SOLAR DRIPP - PANEL WASH/ BIRD NET/ TECH SERVICE | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Solar Scrubbers | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Star Power Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Sundam Solar - Industrial Solar Panel & Solar Energy Equipment Installation | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| SunSpark Energy | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Tesla Solar | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Tesla Solar California | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Williams Ranch by Williams Homes | 3.9★ (15) | In Castaic |
| Your Free Sun | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for California with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $29,770 | $33,680 | $36,640 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.08 Pacific factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 339 Castaic 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 Castaic 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 |