28 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Gainesville: Henson Mechanical Heating Air and Plumbing, CR Score 85/100; 4.9★ from 1,653 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Clean Defense Force, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 28.
Most-reviewed: Clean Defense Force, 172 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 28 ranked after Henson Mechanical Heating Air and Plumbing; ranked #2.
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28 Gainesville solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 28 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henson Mechanical Heating Air and Plumbing | 85 | 4.9★ (1,653) | Loganville, 31 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Clean Defense Force | 83 | 5.0★ (172) | Winder, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Tommy Gunz Pressure Washing LLC | 82 | 5.0★ (48) | Upper Grand Lagoon, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Advanced Roofing & Remodeling LLC | 80 | 4.8★ (142) | Lawrenceville, 26 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | 1st Solar | 80 | 5.0★ (9) | Johns Creek, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Infinite Energy Advisors | 79 | 5.0★ (17) | Dahlonega, 16 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Best Case Roofing | 79 | 4.9★ (126) | Atlanta, 37 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | ACDC Electric Service, LLC | 78 | 4.8★ (20) | Peachtree Corners, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Custom Solar Solutions | 78 | 4.9★ (66) | Sandy Springs, 36 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | United Renewable Energy, LLC | 78 | 4.0★ (8) | Cumming, 23 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Gainesville
Based in Loganville, 31 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,653 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,653).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winder, 21 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 172 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Upper Grand Lagoon, 14 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrenceville, 26 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 142 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johns Creek, 25 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Dahlonega, 16 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atlanta, 37 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 126 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peachtree Corners, 21 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sandy Springs, 36 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cumming, 23 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 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 Atlanta, 40 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Suwanee, 22 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duluth, 30 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cumming, 21 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens, 33 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gresham Park, 35 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ 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 Winder, 9 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winder, 15 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Welder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stone Mountain, 36 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Suwanee, 24 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 128 Google reviews, 128 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paulsboro, 15 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ 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 Peachtree Corners, 38 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Atlanta, 38 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norcross, 33 mi away
Ranked #24 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.
Based in Canton, 34 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #28, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Georgia Solar Lighting | 65 | 4.3★ (6) | 36 mi |
| 27 | Energy Smith GA | 64 | 4.8★ (11) | 33 mi |
| 28 | DHHS Construction | 63 | 4.2★ (44) | 38 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| American Solar & Alternative Energies | 5.0★ (2) | 34 mi |
| American Solar & Alternative Energies | 5.0★ (1) | 34 mi |
| AQUA Energy Services, LLC | 4.5★ (2) | 34 mi |
| Atlantic Air Conditioning and Heating | 28 mi | |
| Blue Raven Home Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 40 mi |
| Bullard Energy | 14 mi | |
| Conexsol Atlanta | 31 mi | |
| Georgia Adobe | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Georgia Solar and Generators | 5.0★ (1) | 34 mi |
| Global Solar Technologies, LLC | 30 mi | |
| Go Solar Power, a Service Experts Company | 27 mi | |
| JDMCServicesLLC | 22 mi | |
| Renewvia Energy Corporation | 5.0★ (1) | 39 mi |
| RoofTek | 31 mi | |
| Solar Deal USA | 1.5★ (2) | 33 mi |
| Solar Grids | 19 mi | |
| Solar Grids Lanier | 19 mi | |
| Tekkan Solar, LLC | 23 mi | |
| TRUE Energy USA | 21 mi | |
| Watershed Geo | 5.0★ (1) | 33 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Georgia 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 28 Gainesville 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 Gainesville 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 |