23 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Olympia: Chehalis Sheet Metal Heating, Cooling, Roofing & Solar, CR Score 84/100; 4.8★ from 315 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Emerge Electrical LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 23.
Most-reviewed: Sunset Air, 1,262 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 23 ranked; ranked #5.
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23 Olympia solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 23 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chehalis Sheet Metal Heating, Cooling, Roofing & Solar | 84 | 4.8★ (315) | Chehalis, 27 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Emerge Electrical LLC | 84 | 4.9★ (78) | Olympia | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Smart Solar Energy Olympia Washington | 83 | 5.0★ (10) | Lacey, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Revolution Energy Systems | 79 | 4.3★ (30) | Lakewood, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Sunset Air | 78 | 4.9★ (1,262) | Lacey, 4 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | JC Solar & Roof Cleaning | 78 | 5.0★ (13) | Tumwater, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | CapStone Solar | 77 | 4.6★ (85) | Lacey, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | SunPower® | 77 | 4.2★ (465) | Tacoma, 27 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Purelight Power | 77 | 4.7★ (46) | DuPont, 31 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | South Sound Solar, Inc. | 75 | 4.2★ (26) | Olympia | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Olympia
Based in Chehalis, 27 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 315 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Olympia
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lacey, 1 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakewood, 21 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lacey, 4 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,262 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,262).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tumwater, 2 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lacey, 7 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tacoma, 27 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 465 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in DuPont, 31 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 Olympia
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ 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 Tumwater, 3 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 256 Google reviews, 256 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tacoma, 23 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tacoma, 22 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Puyallup, 29 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 503 Google reviews, 503 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bonney Lake, 31 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 119 Google reviews, 119 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Federal Way, 33 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Parkwood, 31 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Steilacoom, 25 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 37 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 125 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tacoma, 25 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Puyallup, 32 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Puyallup, 29 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bonney Lake, 39 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| amaterasu | 19 mi | |
| Go Solar Now | 37 mi | |
| Nadar Drone Aerial Photography & Inspection | 38 mi | |
| Nexgen Energy Systems, Inc | 2 mi | |
| Solar Quotes & Installation in Tacoma WA | 25 mi | |
| Washington Solar Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 33 mi |
| WildFire Solar | 36 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Washington 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 |
We scored 23 Olympia 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 Olympia 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 |