32 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Norfolk: Gladius Solar, CR Score 87/100; 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Top Tier Roofing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 32.
Most-reviewed: Gault Electric LLC, 1,479 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 32 ranked; ranked #20.
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32 Norfolk solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 20 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 32 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gladius Solar | 87 | 5.0★ (46) | Norfolk | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | I Love My Solar, VA | 85 | 5.0★ (40) | Chesapeake, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | The Solar Guy | 84 | 5.0★ (23) | Virginia Beach, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Unlimited Solar | 83 | 4.9★ (197) | Virginia Beach, 17 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Southern Solar VA | 83 | 5.0★ (206) | Norfolk | — | — |
| 6 | Renew Energy | 83 | 4.8★ (62) | Virginia Beach, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Convert Solar | 83 | 4.8★ (842) | Virginia Beach, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Top Tier Roofing | 82 | 4.9★ (106) | Suffolk, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 9 | SunThrive Solar | 82 | 5.0★ (8) | Virginia Beach, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Sunbum Solar and Roofing | 81 | 4.9★ (61) | Virginia Beach, 9 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 trade focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 10 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia Beach, 8 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia Beach, 17 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 197 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 206 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia Beach, 13 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Virginia Beach, 7 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 842 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Suffolk, 18 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 106 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia Beach, 9 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia Beach, 9 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia Beach, 8 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia Beach, 16 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Virginia Beach, 13 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newport News, 19 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Virginia Beach, 6 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 489 Google reviews, 489 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 625 Google reviews, 625 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Smithfield, 16 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newport News, 20 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,479 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,479).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newport News, 24 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Poquoson, 20 mi away
Ranked #22 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 Chesapeake, 28 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ 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 Chesapeake, 5 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Virginia 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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk 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 |