84/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 250 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 250 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 650 Cochran St STE 8, Simi Valley, CA 93065
Best Solar Installers in Ojai, CA (2026)
106 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Ojai: August Roofing & Solar, CR Score 84/100; 4.9★ from 250 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Nomadic Home Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 106.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Payless Water Heaters & Plumbing, Inc., 1,762 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 106 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
106 Ojai solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 60 open Saturdays and 38 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 106 rated businesses.
Top 10 solar installers in Ojai at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | August Roofing & Solar | 84 | 4.9★ (250) | Simi Valley, 29 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Nomadic Home Services | 83 | 5.0★ (71) | Escondido, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Codella Solar & Associates | 83 | 5.0★ (19) | Ventura, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Payless Water Heaters & Plumbing, Inc. | 82 | 4.8★ (1,762) | Santa Clarita, 38 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Squeaky Clean Solar | 82 | 5.0★ (36) | Simi Valley, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Keep It Simple Solar | 82 | 5.0★ (42) | Calabasas, 28 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | DC Energy - Solar + Back Up Battery | 81 | 5.0★ (24) | Camarillo, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Sunrun Solar | 80 | 4.2★ (237) | Camarillo, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Sunder Energy - Los Angeles | 80 | 5.0★ (22) | Simi Valley, 29 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Elbow Grease Window Cleaning | 80 | 5.0★ (249) | San Marcos, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 106 best solar installers in Ojai, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Escondido, 8 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Ventura, 13 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 10 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 2300 Alessandro Dr #106, Ventura, CA 93001
Based in Santa Clarita, 38 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,762 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,762).
- 4.8★ from 1,762 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 27919 Smyth Dr, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Based in Simi Valley, 24 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
- 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
Based in Calabasas, 28 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun 10 AM–3 PM
Based in Camarillo, 25 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 2753 Teller Rd CA 91320, Newbury Park, CA 91320
#8 Sunrun Solar
Based in Camarillo, 21 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 237 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.2★ from 237 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 365 Camino Carillo C, Camarillo, CA 93012
Based in Simi Valley, 29 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 2360 Shasta Way Unit G, Simi Valley, CA 93065
Based in San Marcos, 21 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 249 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
- 5.0★ from 249 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–4 PM
#11 Scenes Clean
Based in Camp Pendleton South, 17 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Santa Barbara, 25 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 331 N Milpas St #2C, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Based in Chatsworth, 39 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 9301 Jordan Ave # 104, Chatsworth, CA 91311
Based in Santa Barbara, 27 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 10 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 1423 Shoreline Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Based in Simi Valley, 33 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 4545 Industrial St, Simi Valley, CA 93063
Based in Oxnard, 16 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 751 Ivywood Dr Unit 751, Oxnard, CA 93030
Based in Carlsbad, 6 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
Based in Simi Valley, 32 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3853 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley, CA 93063
Based in Carlsbad, 23 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Oak Park, 33 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 96 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
- 4.9★ from 96 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 224 Parkview Dr, Oak Park, CA 91377
Based in Thousand Oaks, 29 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 2850 Hickory Wood Ln, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Based in Simi Valley, 33 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 489 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 489 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 4115 Guardian St E, Simi Valley, CA 93063
Based in Santa Clarita, 37 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
#24 Sol Shine USA
Based in Mira Monte, 28 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
- 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Simi Valley, 29 mi away
77/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
- 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Solar installers ranked #26 to #50
#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 106 ranked solar installers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Ojai
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) | 21 mi |
| All Clean Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Alpha Sun Solar Service | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| APT Solar Company | 5.0★ (2) | 32 mi |
| ASE Solar Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Avatar Solar, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 28 mi |
| California Electric | In Ojai | |
| DC Energy - Solar + Battery Back Up | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Energy Efficiency Solar Panels & Windows | 5.0★ (2) | 29 mi |
| GHESolar Company | 5.0★ (2) | 39 mi |
| INOV8 Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Los Angeles Solar Select | 5.0★ (2) | 37 mi |
| Prime Solar Co | In Ojai | |
| SoCal Hydronics | 5.0★ (2) | 35 mi |
| Solar Choice Solutions Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 31 mi |
| Solar System Oxnard LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| SolarPanel Aesthetics & Tiles | 5.0★ (2) | 28 mi |
| Sundam Solar - Industrial Solar Panel & Solar Energy Equipment Installation | 3.0★ (2) | 40 mi |
| Tesla Solar | 3.0★ (2) | 38 mi |
| United Solar & Electric Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
How much do solar installers cost in Ojai?
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 |
How we ranked Ojai solar installers
We scored 106 Ojai 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 Ojai 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 |
Solar installers in Ojai: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Ojai?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Ojai, CA is August Roofing & Solar with a CR Score of 84/100. It has 4.9★ from 250 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Nomadic Home Services (#2) and Codella Solar & Associates (#3) follow. We ranked 106 solar installers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Ojai?
ContractorsRanked ranks 106 solar installers serving Ojai, CA. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in Ojai are open 24/7?
14 ranked solar installers in Ojai post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are August Roofing & Solar (#1), Nomadic Home Services (#2) and Payless Water Heaters & Plumbing, Inc. (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Ojai work on weekends?
60 of 106 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 38 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are August Roofing & Solar (#1), Nomadic Home Services (#2) and Codella Solar & Associates (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Ojai?
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 California. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Ojai solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 106 rated solar installers in Ojai is 5.0★, with a median of 16 reviews. Payless Water Heaters & Plumbing, Inc. has the most, 1,762 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do solar installers outside Ojai count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Ojai 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 Ojai
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 106 solar installers serving Ojai.
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