58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,366 Google reviews, the most in De Soto.
- 4.8★ from 1,366 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2006 Sierra Pkwy, Arnold, MO 63010
Best Solar Installers in De Soto, MO (2026)
35 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in De Soto: Bates Electric, CR Score 58/100; 4.8★ from 1,366 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Streib Company, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 35.
- 11
Most-reviewed: Brda Electric, 817 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 35 ranked after Bates Electric; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
35 De Soto solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 35 rated businesses.
Top 10 solar installers in De Soto at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bates Electric | 58 | 4.8★ (1,366) | Arnold, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Streib Company | 56 | 4.9★ (679) | St. Louis, 31 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Ltd Solar Consulting and Roofing | 54 | 5.0★ (10) | St. Louis, 34 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | AMA ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLC | 54 | 4.0★ (8) | Sappington, 29 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Casa Del Solar, LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (11) | Farmington, 35 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Exceptional Energy Solutions | 53 | 5.0★ (17) | Barnhart, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | StraightUp Solar | 53 | 4.9★ (128) | St. Louis, 39 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Astrawatt Solar | 52 | 4.7★ (47) | Olivette, 39 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | proSOLAR | 52 | 4.6★ (12) | Ballwin, 28 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Solarize | 52 | 5.0★ (5) | Festus, 11 mi away | — | — |
The 35 best solar installers in De Soto, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in St. Louis, 31 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 679 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 679 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9225 Watson Industrial Park, St. Louis, MO 63126
Based in St. Louis, 34 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5850 Macklind Ave #245, St. Louis, MO 63109
Based in Sappington, 29 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1 Concord Ln, Sappington, MO 63128
Based in Farmington, 35 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–8 PM
Based in Barnhart, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1035 Frisco Hollows Rd, Imperial, MO 63052
Based in St. Louis, 39 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 128 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 128 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 11696 Lilburn Park Rd, St. Louis, MO 63146
Based in Olivette, 39 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.7★ from 47 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 9647 Dielman Rock Island Industrl Dr, Olivette, MO 63132
#9 proSOLAR
Based in Ballwin, 28 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1710 Fenpark Dr Suite 475, Fenton, MO 63026
#10 Solarize
Based in Festus, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 650 N Friedberg Dr, Herculaneum, MO 63048
#11 Brda Electric
Based in Ballwin, 28 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 817 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 817 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1758 Chase Dr, Fenton, MO 63026
#12 Solar City STL
Based in St. Louis, 29 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.0★ from 20 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 12 PM–4 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 5526 S Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63123
Based in East Saint Louis, 36 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.6★ from 77 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 11 Industrial Dr, Sauget, IL 62206
#14 Solar R&R Kings
Based in East Saint Louis, 39 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
Based in Kirkwood, 32 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 381 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 381 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 101 W Argonne Dr #182, Kirkwood, MO 63122
#16 SunKey Solar
Based in St. Louis, 38 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 12747 Olive Blvd Suite 300, St. Louis, MO 63141
#17 EFS Energy
Based in St. Louis, 39 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.4★ from 32 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2055 Craigshire Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146
#18 All Green Energy
Based in Creve Coeur, 37 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 331 N New Ballas Rd #410511, Creve Coeur, MO 63141
Based in East Saint Louis, 20 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 3.2★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 8 AM–8:30 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–8:30 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
#20 Constructors 911
Based in St. Louis, 34 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 158 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 158 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 4800 Jacobs Coal Rd, St. Louis, MO 63119
Based in St. Louis, 26 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 6070 Telegraph Rd Suite C, St. Louis, MO 63129
#22 Brda Electric
Based in St. Louis, 36 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 154 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 154 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2743 Hereford St, St. Louis, MO 63139
Based in Chesterfield, 37 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 145 Chesterfield Industrial Blvd, Chesterfield, MO 63005
Based in Clayton, 37 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
- 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 231 S Bemiston Ave #800, Clayton, MO 63105
#25 IT Electric LLC
Based in Bonne Terre, 15 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 416B Benham St, Bonne Terre, MO 63628
All 35 solar installers
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #35, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | LVG Electrical & Communications | 47 | 4.9★ (75) | 32 mi |
| 27 | Clean Smart USA | 47 | 5.0★ (24) | 20 mi |
| 28 | RENAISSANCE Historic Exteriors | 46 | 4.8★ (39) | 25 mi |
| 29 | Solar Luxury LLC | 46 | 5.0★ (11) | 40 mi |
| 30 | RoofTek | 46 | 4.9★ (28) | 39 mi |
| 31 | Exceptional Electric | 46 | 5.0★ (16) | 21 mi |
| 32 | Rumos Chem | 46 | 4.7★ (31) | 25 mi |
| 33 | ECOcentrix | 46 | 5.0★ (60) | 39 mi |
| 34 | Greenergy Solar and Generator | 44 | 2.7★ (7) | 38 mi |
| 35 | Cain Electric, Inc. | 42 | 5.0★ (3) | 29 mi |
Also serving De Soto
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 |
|---|---|---|
| American Patriot Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 39 mi |
| Azimuth Energy | 3.0★ (2) | 37 mi |
| Cardinal Roofing & Solar Solutions | 1.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| De Soto Electrical Products | 4.9★ (284) | In De Soto |
| De Soto Ozark Electric | 3.9★ (8) | In De Soto |
| Energy Pro-USA | 35 mi | |
| Energy Solutions | 25 mi | |
| Gardner Capital | 1.0★ (1) | 37 mi |
| Go Solar St. Louis | 35 mi | |
| GoSolar | 1.0★ (1) | 37 mi |
| Grandinetti Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 35 mi |
| Lafser & Associates, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
| Midamerica Solar LLC | 4.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Missouri Solar Applications | 37 mi | |
| Roof Experts | 5.0★ (1) | 37 mi |
| Sheet Metal Contractors, Inc. | 5.0★ (7) | In De Soto |
| Sho Me Solar | 36 mi | |
| SolarIsland Energy | 5.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
| Sunshine Solar | 10 mi | |
| US Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 36 mi |
How much do solar installers cost in De Soto?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Missouri with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $26,570 | $30,060 | $32,700 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.97 West North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
How we ranked De Soto solar installers
We scored 35 De Soto 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 De Soto 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 |
Solar installers in De Soto: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in De Soto?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in De Soto, MO is Bates Electric with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,366 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Streib Company (#2) and Ltd Solar Consulting and Roofing (#3) follow. We ranked 35 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in De Soto?
ContractorsRanked ranks 35 solar installers serving De Soto, MO. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in De Soto are open 24/7?
4 ranked solar installers in De Soto post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Bates Electric (#1), Streib Company (#2) and Ltd Solar Consulting and Roofing (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in De Soto work on weekends?
16 of 35 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Bates Electric (#1), Streib Company (#2) and Ltd Solar Consulting and Roofing (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in De Soto?
Solar panel installation typically costs $26,570 to $32,700, with $30,060 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.97 West North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Missouri. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do De Soto solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 35 rated solar installers in De Soto is 4.9★, with a median of 19 reviews. Bates Electric has the most, 1,366 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do solar installers outside De Soto count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the De Soto 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 De Soto
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 35 solar installers serving De Soto.
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