62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 877 Google reviews, the most in East Rochester.
- 5.0★ from 877 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 365 N Washington St, Rochester, NY 14625
Best Solar Installers in East Rochester, NY (2026)
16 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in East Rochester: Halco of Rochester, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 877 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Highland Contractors, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 16.
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Most-reviewed: Highland Contractors, 693 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 16 ranked after Halco of Rochester; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
16 East Rochester solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 16 rated businesses.
Top 10 solar installers in East Rochester at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Halco of Rochester | 62 | 5.0★ (877) | Rochester, 1 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Happy Solar | 61 | 4.9★ (59) | Brighton, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Highland Contractors | 60 | 4.8★ (693) | Rochester, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | Long Construction NY LLC | 60 | 4.9★ (572) | Rochester, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | GreenSpark Solar | 58 | 4.8★ (178) | Rochester, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | 3rd ROC Solar LLC | 55 | 4.1★ (43) | Brighton, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Paradise Energy Solutions | 53 | 4.9★ (50) | Geneva, 29 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Leo J Roth Corporation | 53 | 4.3★ (24) | Webster, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Fleming Heating & Air Conditioning | 52 | 5.0★ (14) | Irondequoit, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Community Solar Authority | 50 | 4.4★ (7) | Oneida, 38 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 16 best solar installers in East Rochester, 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.
#2 Happy Solar
Based in Brighton, 4 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 100 Sully's Trail, Pittsford, NY 14534
Based in Rochester, 6 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 693 Google reviews.
- 4.8★ from 693 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 620 S Clinton Ave, Rochester, NY 14620
Based in Rochester, 10 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 572 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 572 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2075 Dewey Ave, Rochester, NY 14615
Based in Rochester, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 178 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 178 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 176 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14604
Based in Brighton, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.1★ from 43 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 101 Sully's Trail # 20, Pittsford, NY 14534
Based in Geneva, 29 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2351 NY-14, Geneva, NY 14456
Based in Webster, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 24 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.3★ from 24 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 841 Holt Rd Suite 1, Webster, NY 14580
Based in Irondequoit, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Oneida, 38 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
Based in Brighton, 9 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 340 Haley Rd, Ontario, NY 14519
Based in Newark, 19 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
- 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Tue 9 AM–4 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri 9:30 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 833 W Union St, Newark, NY 14513
#13 SmallGrid
Based in Geneva, 31 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 44 Castle St #2608, Geneva, NY 14456
Based in Rochester, 7 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 164 Mushroom Blvd, Rochester, NY 14623
Based in Rochester, 9 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.
- 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 240 Commerce Dr, Rochester, NY 14623
Based in Webster, 8 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
- 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 841 Holt Rd, Webster, NY 14580
Also serving East Rochester
11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brownfield Group | 19 mi | |
| E3 Energy Advisors | 6 mi | |
| Iceberg Energy, LLC | 38 mi | |
| Norbut Solar Farms | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Solar Home Factory | 30 mi | |
| Solar Home Factory Sales Office | 31 mi | |
| Solar Power Lifestyle | 2 mi | |
| Solar Raceway | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| South Wedge Solar Company | 9 mi | |
| Tyll Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| West Energy Wisdom LLC | 17 mi |
How much do solar installers cost in East Rochester?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for New York with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $33,090 | $37,430 | $40,720 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.20 Middle Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
How we ranked East Rochester solar installers
We scored 16 East Rochester 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 East Rochester 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 East Rochester: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in East Rochester?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in East Rochester, NY is Halco of Rochester with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 877 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Happy Solar (#2) and Highland Contractors (#3) follow. We ranked 16 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in East Rochester?
ContractorsRanked ranks 16 solar installers serving East Rochester, NY. Another 11 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in East Rochester are open 24/7?
5 ranked solar installers in East Rochester post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Halco of Rochester (#1), Highland Contractors (#3) and Long Construction NY LLC (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in East Rochester work on weekends?
7 of 16 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Halco of Rochester (#1), Happy Solar (#2) and Highland Contractors (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in East Rochester?
Solar panel installation typically costs $33,090 to $40,720, with $37,430 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.20 Middle Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for New York. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do East Rochester solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 16 rated solar installers in East Rochester is 4.9★, with a median of 31 reviews. Halco of Rochester has the most, 877 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 East Rochester count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the East Rochester 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 East Rochester
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 16 solar installers serving East Rochester.
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