20 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Franklin: Kettle Moraine Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC, CR Score 86/100; 4.9★ from 4,102 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Smart Roofing & Sheet Metal Company, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 20.
Most-reviewed: Burlington Fireplace & Solar, 1,754 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 20 ranked after Kettle Moraine Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC; ranked #5.
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20 Franklin solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 20 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kettle Moraine Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC | 86 | 4.9★ (4,102) | Delafield, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Smart Roofing & Sheet Metal Company | 85 | 5.0★ (237) | New Berlin, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Guardian Home Improvements | 84 | 4.8★ (457) | New Berlin, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar | 83 | 4.8★ (396) | Elkhorn, 31 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Burlington Fireplace & Solar | 81 | 5.0★ (1,754) | Burlington, 18 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 6 | Midwest Solutions Inc | 80 | 4.9★ (151) | Antioch, 28 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | YourSolarHelp | 78 | 5.0★ (9) | Gurnee, 35 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Everlight Solar | 77 | 4.7★ (372) | Menomonee Falls, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Elevated Solar and Electric | 77 | 5.0★ (12) | West Bend, 37 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Arch Solar | 76 | 4.9★ (87) | Milwaukee, 19 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Franklin
Based in Delafield, 20 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 4,102 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (4,102).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Berlin, 5 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 237 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Berlin, 9 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 457 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhorn, 31 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 396 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 18 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 1,754 Google reviews, 1,754 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Antioch, 28 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gurnee, 35 mi away
Ranked #7 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 Menomonee Falls, 16 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 372 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Bend, 37 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 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 Milwaukee, 19 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukesha, 14 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookfield, 10 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fox Lake, 32 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pewaukee, 16 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Round Lake Beach, 36 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 112 Google reviews, 112 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kenosha, 22 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Mills, 38 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookfield, 23 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedarburg, 27 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookfield, 14 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Wisconsin with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $26,020 | $29,430 | $32,010 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.95 East North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 20 Franklin 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 Franklin 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 |