32 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Lakeside: Summit Roofing & Solar, CR Score 85/100; 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Legacy Roofing & Solar, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 32.
Most-reviewed: A1A Solar Contracting, Inc., 483 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 32 ranked; ranked #10.
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32 Lakeside solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 23 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 32 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summit Roofing & Solar | 85 | 4.9★ (73) | Jacksonville, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Legacy Roofing & Solar | 84 | 4.9★ (70) | Fruit Cove, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Synergy Solar and Roofing | 83 | 4.9★ (260) | Jacksonville, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | MYP Green Real Estate Consulting Firm | 82 | 4.9★ (34) | Lakeside | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | McElfresh Roofing and Solar | 81 | 5.0★ (92) | Lakeside | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Premier Solar Cleaning | 81 | 5.0★ (7) | Lakeside | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Duval Solar Cleaning | 80 | 5.0★ (11) | Atlantic Beach, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | SunQuest Energy | 80 | 4.9★ (19) | Ponte Vedra Beach, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Floridian Roofing and Solar | 80 | 4.8★ (59) | Jacksonville, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | A1A Solar Contracting, Inc. | 79 | 4.7★ (483) | Jacksonville, 24 mi away | — | Most reviews |
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 73 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fruit Cove, 16 mi away
Ranked #2 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 Jacksonville, 8 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 260 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeside
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeside
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 92 Google reviews, 92 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeside
Ranked #6 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 Atlantic Beach, 12 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ponte Vedra Beach, 21 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 16 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 59 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 24 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 483 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (483).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 18 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeside
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 13 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 317 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Augustine, 32 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fruit Cove, 17 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 23 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Augustine Beach, 12 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Neptune Beach, 16 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 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 Jacksonville, 5 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.1★ from 271 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville Beach, 25 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orange Park, 2 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 23 mi away
Ranked #22 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 Jacksonville, 23 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 21 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Augustine, 33 mi away
Ranked #25 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.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #32, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Solaris Energy LLC | 73 | 4.7★ (15) | 14 mi |
| 27 | Reliable Source PWS LLC | 72 | 5.0★ (17) | 5 mi |
| 28 | AltWays LLC | 72 | 5.0★ (7) | 32 mi |
| 29 | SOLAR BOSS | 72 | 5.0★ (19) | 24 mi |
| 30 | Evergreen Building and Construction Corp | 71 | 4.2★ (286) | 24 mi |
| 31 | Florida Roof and Solar Contractors | 70 | 4.3★ (49) | 12 mi |
| 32 | Vanguard Electrical Contractors, Inc | 63 | 4.2★ (9) | 19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AA Global 85 Enterprises | 5.0★ (1) | In Lakeside |
| EcoGen America | 16 mi | |
| Florida Community Solar | In Lakeside | |
| ForeArc Energy, LLC | 14 mi | |
| Go Solar Power | 14 mi | |
| Green Sky Energy | In Lakeside | |
| Lannan Solar | 15 mi | |
| MAS Energy LLC | 24 mi | |
| North Florida Solar | In Lakeside | |
| One I Solar Inc | 19 mi | |
| Pine Gate Renewables, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Quality Solar Sales and Installation | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Serenity Solar Solutions LLC | In Lakeside | |
| Solar Jacksonville | In Lakeside | |
| StAugustineSolar | 20 mi | |
| Summit Roofing & Solar, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Suntied | 9 mi | |
| The Jacksonville Solar Energy Company | 5.0★ (1) | In Lakeside |
| The Jacksonville Solar Energy Company | 5.0★ (1) | In Lakeside |
| Ultimate Solar | 18 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Florida 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 32 Lakeside 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 Lakeside 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 |