69 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Des Moines: Nadar Drone Aerial Photography & Inspection, CR Score 84/100; 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Chinook Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 69.
Most-reviewed: AA Window, Roof & Gutter Cleaning, 2,117 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 69 ranked; ranked #30.
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69 Des Moines solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 26 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 69 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nadar Drone Aerial Photography & Inspection | 84 | 5.0★ (7) | Seattle, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Chinook Services | 82 | 4.9★ (785) | Everett, 33 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Eco Electric, Plumbing, Heating and Air | 81 | 4.9★ (2,101) | Seattle, 12 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Galaxy Electric & Solar LLC | 81 | 4.9★ (198) | Shoreline, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Clean Energy Innovators | 80 | 4.9★ (42) | Seattle, 14 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Rainier Roof & Solar Solutions | 80 | 5.0★ (21) | Bonney Lake, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Dadz Electric | 79 | 5.0★ (449) | Lynnwood, 31 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Revolution Energy Systems | 79 | 4.3★ (30) | Lakewood, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Smart Solar Energy Seattle Washington | 79 | 5.0★ (3) | Bainbridge Island, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Purelight Power | 79 | 4.7★ (46) | DuPont, 15 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: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Everett, 33 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 785 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seattle, 12 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,101 Google reviews, 2,101 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shoreline, 25 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 198 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seattle, 14 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bonney Lake, 10 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynnwood, 31 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 449 Google reviews, 449 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakewood, 18 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bainbridge Island, 14 mi away
Ranked #9 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 DuPont, 15 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alderwood Manor, 22 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seattle, 18 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 235 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tacoma, 11 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 465 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seattle, 8 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Olympia, 35 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodinville, 25 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kenmore, 25 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 274 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lacey, 37 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seattle, 12 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Seattle, 13 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seattle, 10 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 148 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seattle, 14 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 575 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seattle, 9 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seattle, 24 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bonney Lake, 6 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 119 Google reviews, 119 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 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 69 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A A A Serious Solar Power & Panels | 14 mi | |
| Blue Frog Solar LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 27 mi |
| EXPERIENCE | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Genius Solar Innovations | 14 mi | |
| JMS Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Nadar Drone Services | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Nue Power Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Powell Solar Systems | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Solar Panels Seattle | 13 mi | |
| Solar Quotes & Installation in Tacoma WA | 13 mi | |
| Solarize Northwest | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Solphos | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Solphos, LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | 34 mi |
| SunPower Corporation | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Sunset Solar Solution | 10 mi | |
| Tangent Electric LLC | 4.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Tuusso Energy LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| U.S. Solars | 6 mi | |
| Unico Solar Investors | 14 mi | |
| Washington Solar Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Washington 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 69 Des Moines 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 Des Moines 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 |