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Best Solar Installers in Chehalis, WA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Chehalis: Chehalis Sheet Metal Heating, Cooling, Roofing & Solar, CR Score 89/100; 4.8★ from 315 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Emerge Electrical LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 9.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: Sunset Air, 1,262 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 9 ranked; ranked #5.

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

9 Chehalis solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 9 rated businesses.

Top 9 solar installers in Chehalis at a glance

Top 9 solar installers in Chehalis at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Chehalis Sheet Metal Heating, Cooling, Roofing & Solar894.8★ (315)Chehalis24/7Overall
2Emerge Electrical LLC804.9★ (78)Olympia, 29 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Smart Solar Energy Olympia Washington805.0★ (10)Lacey, 26 mi awaySat · Sun—
4JC Solar & Roof Cleaning755.0★ (13)Tumwater, 26 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Sunset Air754.9★ (1,262)Lacey, 27 mi away—Most reviews
6CapStone Solar734.6★ (85)Lacey, 30 mi away——
7CSM Heating Cooling & Roofing714.8★ (256)Tumwater, 23 mi away——
8South Sound Solar, Inc.704.2★ (26)Olympia, 30 mi away——
9Rough Country Builders, LLC635.0★ (5)Longview, 34 mi away——

The 9 best solar installers in Chehalis, 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.

  5. #5 Sunset Air

    Based in Lacey, 27 mi away

    75/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,262 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,262).

    • 4.9★ from 1,262 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5210 Lacey Blvd SE, Lacey, WA 98503
    View profile for Sunset Air(360) 456-4956

  6. #6 CapStone Solar

    Based in Lacey, 30 mi away

    73/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.6★ from 85 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2641 Willamette Dr NE Building 3, Suite K, Lacey, WA 98516
    View profile for CapStone Solar(800) 583-3620

How much do solar installers cost in Chehalis?

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

How much do solar installers cost in Chehalis?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Solar panel installation$29,770$33,680$36,640Per 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

How we ranked Chehalis solar installers

We scored 9 Chehalis 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 Chehalis 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 Chehalis: frequently asked questions

Who is the best solar installer in Chehalis?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Chehalis, WA is Chehalis Sheet Metal Heating, Cooling, Roofing & Solar with a CR Score of 89/100. It has 4.8★ from 315 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Emerge Electrical LLC (#2) and Smart Solar Energy Olympia Washington (#3) follow. We ranked 9 solar installers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many solar installers are there in Chehalis?

ContractorsRanked ranks 9 solar installers serving Chehalis, WA. 1 of them is based in Chehalis; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which solar installers in Chehalis are open 24/7?

2 ranked solar installers in Chehalis post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Chehalis Sheet Metal Heating, Cooling, Roofing & Solar (#1) and Emerge Electrical LLC (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which solar installers in Chehalis work on weekends?

4 of 9 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Chehalis Sheet Metal Heating, Cooling, Roofing & Solar (#1), Emerge Electrical LLC (#2) and Smart Solar Energy Olympia Washington (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does solar panel installation cost in Chehalis?

Solar panel installation typically costs $29,770 to $36,640, with $33,680 typical (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)). The range is adjusted for Washington. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Chehalis solar installers have?

The median Google rating among 9 rated solar installers in Chehalis is 4.9★, with a median of 78 reviews. Sunset Air has the most, 1,262 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Chehalis count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Chehalis 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 Chehalis

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

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