59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 74 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
Best Solar Installers in Milton-Freewater, OR (2026)
6 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Milton-Freewater: Smart Solar Energy, CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 74 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): GreenForm Roofing And Solar Boise, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 6.
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Most-reviewed: Switch Electric Home Energy, 124 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 6 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
6 Milton-Freewater solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 6 rated businesses.
Top 6 solar installers in Milton-Freewater at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smart Solar Energy | 59 | 4.9★ (74) | Bethany, 37 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Switch Electric Home Energy | 56 | 5.0★ (124) | Walla Walla, 7 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | GreenForm Roofing And Solar Boise | 51 | 4.6★ (8) | Meridian, 39 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Walla Walla Electric | 51 | 4.6★ (31) | Walla Walla, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Gradient Electric LLC | 46 | 5.0★ (12) | Kennewick, 29 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | High Desert Solar Screens Inc. | 45 | 4.1★ (8) | Pasco, 39 mi away | — | — |
The 6 best solar installers in Milton-Freewater, 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 Walla Walla, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 124 Google reviews, the most in Milton-Freewater.
- 5.0★ from 124 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2815 Williams Rd, Walla Walla, WA 99362
Based in Meridian, 39 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Walla Walla, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 31 Google reviews.
- 4.6★ from 31 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1225 W Poplar St, Walla Walla, WA 99362
Based in Kennewick, 29 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Pasco, 39 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Patio enclosure supplier”.
- 4.1★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1204 E Hagerman St, Pasco, WA 99301
How much do solar installers cost in Milton-Freewater?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Oregon 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 |
How we ranked Milton-Freewater solar installers
We scored 6 Milton-Freewater 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 Milton-Freewater 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 Milton-Freewater: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Milton-Freewater?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Milton-Freewater, OR is Smart Solar Energy with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.9★ from 74 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Switch Electric Home Energy (#2) and GreenForm Roofing And Solar Boise (#3) follow. We ranked 6 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
Which solar installers in Milton-Freewater are open 24/7?
1 ranked solar installer in Milton-Freewater posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is GreenForm Roofing And Solar Boise (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Milton-Freewater work on weekends?
2 of 6 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Smart Solar Energy (#1) and GreenForm Roofing And Solar Boise (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Milton-Freewater?
Solar panel installation typically costs $29,770 to $36,640, with $33,680 typical (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)). The range is adjusted for Oregon. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Milton-Freewater solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 6 rated solar installers in Milton-Freewater is 4.8★, with a median of 22 reviews. Switch Electric Home Energy has the most, 124 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Milton-Freewater count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Milton-Freewater 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.
Can solar installers pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for Milton-Freewater
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 6 solar installers serving Milton-Freewater.
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