395 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Malibu: Mr. Solar Clean, CR Score 89/100; 5.0★ from 369 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Smart Solar Panel Cleaning Los Angeles, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 395.
Most-reviewed: Payless Water Heaters & Plumbing, Inc., 1,762 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 395 ranked; ranked #10.
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395 Malibu solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 53 are open 24/7, 225 open Saturdays and 159 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 395 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Solar Clean | 89 | 5.0★ (369) | Carson, 34 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Smart Solar Panel Cleaning Los Angeles | 87 | 5.0★ (90) | Redondo Beach, 26 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Solar panel maintenance, Solar diagnostic, solar repair and cleaning, bird proofing | 86 | 5.0★ (79) | Burbank, 27 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | August Roofing & Solar | 86 | 4.9★ (250) | Simi Valley, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | ProSolar California | 84 | 5.0★ (31) | Culver City, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Smart Solar Panel Cleaning Los Angeles | 84 | 5.0★ (27) | Los Angeles, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Real Pwr | 84 | 5.0★ (62) | Woodland Hills, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Atlas Inc. | 84 | 5.0★ (15) | Santa Monica, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Max's Window Cleaning | 84 | 4.9★ (220) | Encino, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Payless Water Heaters & Plumbing, Inc. | 84 | 4.8★ (1,762) | Santa Clarita, 31 mi away | 24/7 | 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: 5.0★ from 369 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Redondo Beach, 26 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 90 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burbank, 27 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Simi Valley, 18 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 250 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Culver City, 23 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 22 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodland Hills, 15 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Monica, 16 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Encino, 12 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 220 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Clarita, 31 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,762 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 18 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 158 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calabasas, 14 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beverly Hills, 24 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canoga Park, 16 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 250 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Encino, 17 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 30 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 24 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Santa Clarita, 32 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 183 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chatsworth, 18 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Simi Valley, 20 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 30 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 434 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camarillo, 15 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beverly Hills, 21 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beverly Hills, 21 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oak Park, 10 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 96 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 395 ranked solar installers here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AFC Plumbing & Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Allen Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Malibu |
| APT Solar Company | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Avatar Solar, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| DC Energy - Solar + Battery Back Up | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Energy Efficiency Solar Panels & Windows | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| GHESolar Company | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Los Angeles Solar Select | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Malibu Roofing | 4.8★ (57) | In Malibu |
| O.R. Nikken Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| SoCal Hydronics | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Solar Choice Solutions Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Solar Mensch | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Solar Panels System LLC | In Malibu | |
| Solar Unlimited Malibu : Solar Panel Installation Company | In Malibu | |
| SolarPanel Aesthetics & Tiles | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| SolPro USA | In Malibu | |
| Star Power Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Tesla Solar California | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Top Of The Line Solar Panel Santa Monica | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for California with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $29,770 | $33,680 | $36,640 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.08 Pacific factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 395 Malibu 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 Malibu 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 |