25 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Mount Vernon: Bristlewood Roofing and Siding, CR Score 85/100; 5.0★ from 212 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Better Ohio Solar Services LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 25.
Most-reviewed: Gold Path Solar, 234 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 25 ranked; ranked #2.
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25 Mount Vernon solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 25 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bristlewood Roofing and Siding | 85 | 5.0★ (212) | Pataskala, 29 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Gold Path Solar | 83 | 5.0★ (234) | Dublin, 39 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | Boundless Power Systems | 83 | 4.9★ (119) | Mount Vernon | — | — |
| 4 | Better Ohio Solar Services LLC | 83 | 4.0★ (4) | The Village of Indian Hill, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Solar Dunn Right | 81 | 5.0★ (24) | Brooklyn, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Atlas Power Global | 81 | 5.0★ (29) | Columbus, 39 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Ohio Power Solutions, LLC | 81 | 5.0★ (82) | Columbus, 38 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Solar Gals | 80 | 5.0★ (3) | Brecksville, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Davis Electrical & Solar Services, LLC | 80 | 4.7★ (12) | Newark, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Stardust Solar | 80 | 5.0★ (14) | Delaware, 33 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
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 212 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dublin, 39 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 234 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (234).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Vernon
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 119 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in The Village of Indian Hill, 10 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brooklyn, 10 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 39 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 38 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brecksville, 10 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark, 23 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Delaware, 33 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 10 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 9 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 146 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pataskala, 30 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 31 mi away
Ranked #14 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 Columbus, 34 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 169 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark, 23 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Westerville, 31 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 39 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 40 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Dover, 10 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Worthington, 34 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 34 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Delaware, 21 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 31 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 39 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Avalon Power | 5.0★ (1) | 39 mi |
| Carbon Recall Columbus | 33 mi | |
| Cyber Array LLC | 18 mi | |
| Equinox Solar | 10 mi | |
| Grateful Sun Energy | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Kokosing Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| MidWest Powur | 10 mi | |
| Midwest Solar Solutions | 1.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Mister Electric | In Mount Vernon | |
| Ohio Solar Initiative | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Ohio Solar Sales | 3.0★ (2) | 35 mi |
| Solar Associates LLC | 31 mi | |
| Solar Brokers | 34 mi | |
| Solar Energy Mark | 10 mi | |
| Solar One | 5.0★ (1) | 31 mi |
| Solar Panels Rates - Panels Installation | 22 mi | |
| Solarra Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Solo Solar | 10 mi | |
| The Little Guys Energy LLC | 10 mi | |
| Woodward Energy | 5.0★ (1) | 39 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Ohio with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $26,020 | $29,430 | $32,010 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.95 East North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 25 Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon 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 |