21 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Forest City: Feazel Roofing, CR Score 82/100; 4.9★ from 111 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hannah’s Heating And Air, LLC., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 21.
Most-reviewed: DLV Roofing Systems, 166 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 21 ranked; ranked #16.
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21 Forest City solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 21 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feazel Roofing | 82 | 4.9★ (111) | Greenville, 40 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Hannah’s Heating And Air, LLC. | 80 | 4.8★ (21) | Boiling Springs, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Appalachian Solar Services | 79 | 5.0★ (9) | Asheville, 36 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Upstate RCC Solar | 79 | 5.0★ (83) | Greer, 31 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Solar Strategies | 78 | 5.0★ (5) | Marion, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Rocky Broad Solar LLC | 77 | 5.0★ (10) | Black Mountain, 34 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Detail Solar LLC | 76 | 4.9★ (60) | Taylors, 39 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Atlantic Electric and Solar | 76 | 4.7★ (26) | Marion, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Asheville Solar Company LLC | 75 | 5.0★ (34) | Fletcher, 38 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Bob the Solar Guy | 75 | 5.0★ (6) | Greer, 31 mi away | Sat | — |
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: 4.9★ from 111 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boiling Springs, 20 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 36 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greer, 31 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Marion, 24 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Black Mountain, 34 mi away
Ranked #6 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 Taylors, 39 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 25 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fletcher, 38 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greer, 31 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 38 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 124 Google reviews, 124 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 38 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spartanburg, 29 mi away
Ranked #13 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 Greer, 35 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, 5 Google reviews.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 38 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 163 Google reviews, 163 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mills River, 40 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 166 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (166).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 39 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 147 Google reviews, 147 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shelby, 15 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, 19 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berea, 40 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 36 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 34 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A better solar solution | 36 mi | |
| Azure Solar USA | 34 mi | |
| Boundless, Inc. | 28 mi | |
| Charlotte Solar Power LLC | 33 mi | |
| Directional Solar | 1.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| GEAR Solar | 37 mi | |
| Green Tech Solar | 35 mi | |
| Howard Construction Co of Lincolnton / Southoward Solar Designs | 36 mi | |
| Solar Contracting Services | 40 mi | |
| SolEnergy | 28 mi | |
| Whitestar Solar Energy | 39 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for North Carolina with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $27,400 | $30,990 | $33,710 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.00 South Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 21 Forest City 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 Forest City 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 |