10 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Durango: Shaw Solar of Durango, CR Score 83/100; 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Patriot Electrical Services LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 10.
Most-reviewed: Level Up Electric, 38 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 10 ranked after Shaw Solar of Durango; ranked #10.
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10 Durango solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 10 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shaw Solar of Durango | 83 | 4.9★ (64) | Durango | — | Overall |
| 2 | Flatrock Solar | 80 | 5.0★ (21) | Durango | — | — |
| 3 | Patriot Electrical Services LLC | 79 | 5.0★ (21) | Bloomfield, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Konisto | 79 | 1.6★ (7) | Durango | — | — |
| 5 | Brilliant Solar & Electric | 78 | 5.0★ (11) | Durango | — | — |
| 6 | Living Solar | 75 | 2.6★ (5) | Durango | — | — |
| 7 | Solar Works! | 73 | 3.9★ (22) | Durango | — | — |
| 8 | Solis Solar & Electrical Inc | 71 | 5.0★ (10) | Farmington, 37 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | San Juan Hearth | 71 | 4.0★ (24) | Durango | — | — |
| 10 | Level Up Electric | 68 | 4.7★ (38) | Cortez, 39 mi away | — | Most reviews |
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: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (64).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durango
Ranked #2 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 Bloomfield, 21 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durango
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.6★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Durango
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durango
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Durango
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 22 Google reviews, 22 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmington, 37 mi away
Ranked #8 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 Durango
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 24 Google reviews, 24 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cortez, 39 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 38 Google reviews, 38 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
1 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 | Distance |
|---|---|
| Karl kase llc | 38 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Colorado with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $25,190 | $28,490 | $30,990 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.92 Mountain factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 10 Durango 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 Durango 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 |