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Best Solar Installers in Lake Ridge, VA (2026)

149 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Lake Ridge: EDGE Energy, CR Score 87/100; 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): American Home Contractors, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 149.

  3. 7

    Most-reviewed: American Home Contractors, 3,700 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 149 ranked; ranked #7.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

149 Lake Ridge solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 25 are open 24/7, 87 open Saturdays and 43 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 149 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Solar installers in Centreville ranking. See Solar installers in Centreville

Top 10 solar installers in Lake Ridge at a glance

Top 10 solar installers in Lake Ridge at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1EDGE Energy874.9★ (87)Reston, 18 mi away24/7Overall
2American Home Contractors864.9★ (2,385)Chantilly, 16 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Uprise Solar and Roofing865.0★ (65)Washington, D.C., 25 mi away24/7—
4GreenBrilliance854.4★ (371)Herndon, 20 mi away24/7—
5EDGE Energy854.8★ (56)Washington, D.C., 21 mi away24/7—
6Benfield Electric Co. of Virginia854.9★ (730)Manassas, 15 mi away24/7—
7American Home Contractors834.9★ (3,700)Washington, D.C., 38 mi away24/7Most reviews
8Shanco Roofing834.9★ (140)Lorton, 6 mi away24/7—
9City Renewables834.9★ (94)Washington, D.C., 22 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Revolution Solar834.9★ (530)Washington, D.C., 22 mi awaySat · Evenings—

The 149 best solar installers in Lake Ridge, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Lake Ridge

    Based in Reston, 18 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    12020 Sunrise Valley Dr #100, Reston, VA 20191
  2. Based in Herndon, 20 mi away

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 371 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.4★ from 371 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    13655 Dulles Technology Dr Suite 130, Herndon, VA 20171
  3. Based in Washington, D.C., 21 mi away

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    100 M St SE #600, Washington, DC 20003
  4. Based in Lorton, 6 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 140 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 140 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    8350 Terminal Rd Suite A, Lorton, VA 22079
  5. Based in Washington, D.C., 22 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    1255 Union St NE 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20002
  6. Based in Washington, D.C., 22 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 530 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.9★ from 530 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1328 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009
  7. Based in Annandale, 15 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
  8. Based in Mount Vernon, 17 mi away

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    137 National Plaza Ste 300 - #1, Forest Heights, MD 20745
  9. Based in Gaithersburg, 34 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 401 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 401 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    7404 Lindbergh Dr suite g, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
  10. Based in Baltimore, 9 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
  11. Based in Washington, D.C., 22 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–11:30 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    1140 3rd St NE, Washington, DC 20002
  12. Based in Washington, D.C., 22 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.9★ from 108 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1255 Union St NE 7th Floor, Office #8, Washington, DC 20002
  13. Based in Goddard, 29 mi away

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    8500 Ardwick Ardmore Rd, North Englewood, MD 20785
  14. Based in Washington, D.C., 27 mi away

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    6500 Queens Chapel Rd, University Park, MD 20782

How much do solar installers cost in Lake Ridge?

Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Virginia with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.

How much do solar installers cost in Lake Ridge?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Solar panel installation$27,400$30,990$33,710Per 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

How we ranked Lake Ridge solar installers

We scored 149 Lake Ridge 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Lake Ridge data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Solar installers in Lake Ridge: frequently asked questions

Who is the best solar installer in Lake Ridge?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Lake Ridge, VA is EDGE Energy with a CR Score of 87/100. It has 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. American Home Contractors (#2) and Uprise Solar and Roofing (#3) follow. We ranked 149 solar installers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many solar installers are there in Lake Ridge?

ContractorsRanked ranks 149 solar installers serving Lake Ridge, VA. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which solar installers in Lake Ridge are open 24/7?

25 ranked solar installers in Lake Ridge post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are EDGE Energy (#1), American Home Contractors (#2) and Uprise Solar and Roofing (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which solar installers in Lake Ridge work on weekends?

87 of 149 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 43 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are EDGE Energy (#1), American Home Contractors (#2) and Uprise Solar and Roofing (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does solar panel installation cost in Lake Ridge?

Solar panel installation typically costs $27,400 to $33,710, with $30,990 typical (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)). The range is adjusted for Virginia. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Lake Ridge solar installers have?

The median Google rating among 149 rated solar installers in Lake Ridge is 4.9★, with a median of 24 reviews. American Home Contractors has the most, 3,700 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do solar installers outside Lake Ridge count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Lake Ridge 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 Lake Ridge

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 149 solar installers serving Lake Ridge.

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