58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews, the most in Johnson City.
- 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 661 W King St, Boone, NC 28607
Best Solar Installers in Johnson City, TN (2026)
14 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Johnson City: Elite Roof and Solar - Boone, CR Score 58/100; 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Most-reviewed: CustomSmart Homes & Solar, 33 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 14 ranked after Elite Roof and Solar - Boone; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
14 Johnson City solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 14 rated businesses.
Top 10 solar installers in Johnson City at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elite Roof and Solar - Boone | 58 | 4.9★ (109) | Boone, 38 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | CustomSmart Homes & Solar | 57 | 4.8★ (33) | Kingsport, 12 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Best Solar Installation Company in Virginia: Cosmo Solaris | 54 | 4.5★ (26) | Abingdon, 34 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Johnson City Water Heater Services | 54 | 5.0★ (11) | Johnson City | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Appalachian Solar Services | 54 | 5.0★ (9) | Asheville, 38 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Future Smart Energy | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | Bristol, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Blue Ridge Connections | 52 | 5.0★ (6) | Kingsport, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | CustomSmart Solar | 52 | 4.7★ (3) | Elizabethton, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | A Morales Roofing | 50 | 4.6★ (12) | Elizabethton, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Capture Solar, LLC | 49 | 1.0★ (3) | Greeneville, 17 mi away | — | — |
The 14 best solar installers in Johnson City, 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.
Based in Kingsport, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Abingdon, 34 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 205 W Main St, Abingdon, VA 24210
Based in Johnson City
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 1211 King Springs Rd #801, Johnson City, TN 37601
Based in Asheville, 38 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
Based in Bristol, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1227 Volunteer Pkwy Suite 537, Bristol, TN 37620
Based in Kingsport, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
- Address
- 136 W Main St, Kingsport, TN 37660
Based in Elizabethton, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1098 Hunting Hill Rd, Piney Flats, TN 37686
Based in Elizabethton, 11 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews.
- 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
Based in Greeneville, 17 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2219 TN-107, Chuckey, TN 37641
Based in Asheville, 38 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 2.3★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Boone, 37 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1003 George Wilson Rd Unit C, Boone, NC 28607
Based in Greeneville, 19 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Remodeler”.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Boone, 39 mi away
41/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
- 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Also serving Johnson City
5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Energy Works, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 37 mi |
| BRIGHT POWER LLC | 21 mi | |
| Design 1 Group LLC | 19 mi | |
| High Country Energy Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 37 mi |
| Rexel - Closed | 37 mi |
How much do solar installers cost in Johnson City?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Tennessee with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $23,510 | $26,600 | $28,930 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.85 East South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
How we ranked Johnson City solar installers
We scored 14 Johnson City 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 Johnson City 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 Johnson City: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Johnson City?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Johnson City, TN is Elite Roof and Solar - Boone with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. CustomSmart Homes & Solar (#2) and Best Solar Installation Company in Virginia: Cosmo Solaris (#3) follow. We ranked 14 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Johnson City?
ContractorsRanked ranks 14 solar installers serving Johnson City, TN. 1 of them is based in Johnson City; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 5 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in Johnson City are open 24/7?
1 ranked solar installer in Johnson City posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Elite Roof and Solar - Boone (#1). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Johnson City work on weekends?
6 of 14 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Elite Roof and Solar - Boone (#1), Best Solar Installation Company in Virginia: Cosmo Solaris (#3) and Johnson City Water Heater Services (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Johnson City?
Solar panel installation typically costs $23,510 to $28,930, with $26,600 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.85 East South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Tennessee. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Johnson City solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 14 rated solar installers in Johnson City is 4.8★, with a median of 8 reviews. Elite Roof and Solar - Boone has the most, 109 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 Johnson City count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Johnson City 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 Johnson City
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 14 solar installers serving Johnson City.
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