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Best Solar Installers in North Gates, NY (2026)

14 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in North Gates: Halco of Rochester, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 877 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Long Construction NY LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 14.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Highland Contractors, 693 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 14 ranked after Halco of Rochester; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

14 North Gates solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 14 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Solar installers in Irondequoit ranking. See Solar installers in Irondequoit

Top 10 solar installers in North Gates at a glance

Top 10 solar installers in North Gates at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Halco of Rochester615.0★ (877)Rochester, 12 mi away24/7Overall
2Long Construction NY LLC614.9★ (572)Rochester, 4 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Highland Contractors604.8★ (693)Rochester, 6 mi away24/7Most reviews
4Happy Solar594.9★ (59)Brighton, 14 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5GreenSpark Solar594.8★ (178)Rochester, 5 mi away——
63rd ROC Solar LLC534.1★ (43)Brighton, 14 mi away——
7Leo J Roth Corporation524.3★ (24)Webster, 13 mi away24/7—
8Community Solar Authority514.4★ (7)Oneida, 28 mi awaySat · Evenings—
9Fleming Heating & Air Conditioning515.0★ (14)Irondequoit, 25 mi away24/7—
10Green Guys Mechanical LLC495.0★ (37)Brighton, 17 mi away——

The 14 best solar installers in North Gates, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in North Gates

    #1 Halco of Rochester

    Based in Rochester, 12 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 877 Google reviews, the most in North Gates.

    • 5.0★ from 877 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    365 N Washington St, Rochester, NY 14625
    View profile for Halco of Rochester(585) 572-8579

  4. #4 Happy Solar

    Based in Brighton, 14 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–7 PM
    Address
    100 Sully's Trail, Pittsford, NY 14534
    View profile for Happy Solar(716) 267-6244

  5. #5 GreenSpark Solar

    Based in Rochester, 5 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 178 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.8★ from 178 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    176 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14604
    View profile for GreenSpark Solar(585) 265-2384

  6. #6 3rd ROC Solar LLC

    Based in Brighton, 14 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.1★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    101 Sully's Trail # 20, Pittsford, NY 14534
    View profile for 3rd ROC Solar LLC(585) 218-0631

  14. #14 Roth Green Energy

    Based in Webster, 13 mi away

    45/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.

    • 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    841 Holt Rd, Webster, NY 14580
    View profile for Roth Green Energy(585) 872-0220

How much do solar installers cost in North Gates?

Typical prices in USD, adjusted for New York with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.

How much do solar installers cost in North Gates?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Solar panel installation$33,090$37,430$40,720Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.20 Middle Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)October 2026

How we ranked North Gates solar installers

We scored 14 North Gates 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn North Gates data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Solar installers in North Gates: frequently asked questions

Who is the best solar installer in North Gates?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in North Gates, NY is Halco of Rochester with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 877 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Long Construction NY LLC (#2) and Highland Contractors (#3) follow. We ranked 14 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many solar installers are there in North Gates?

ContractorsRanked ranks 14 solar installers serving North Gates, NY. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which solar installers in North Gates are open 24/7?

5 ranked solar installers in North Gates post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Halco of Rochester (#1), Long Construction NY LLC (#2) and Highland Contractors (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which solar installers in North Gates work on weekends?

7 of 14 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Halco of Rochester (#1), Long Construction NY LLC (#2) and Highland Contractors (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does solar panel installation cost in North Gates?

Solar panel installation typically costs $33,090 to $40,720, with $37,430 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.20 Middle Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for New York. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do North Gates solar installers have?

The median Google rating among 14 rated solar installers in North Gates is 4.8★, with a median of 31 reviews. Halco of Rochester has the most, 877 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 North Gates count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the North Gates 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.

Update log for North Gates

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 14 solar installers serving North Gates.

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