45 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Reading: Zimmerman's Roofing, CR Score 85/100; 4.9★ from 556 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): JK Mechanical, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 45.
Most-reviewed: JK Mechanical, 1,332 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 45 ranked; ranked #2.
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45 Reading solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 25 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 45 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zimmerman's Roofing | 85 | 4.9★ (556) | New Holland, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | JK Mechanical | 85 | 4.9★ (1,332) | Willow Street, 31 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Iddings Electric Inc | 84 | 4.9★ (276) | New Holland, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Bachman's Roofing | 83 | 4.9★ (327) | Allentown, 27 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Married2Electric | 81 | 5.0★ (954) | Pottstown, 16 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Green Way Solar | 81 | 5.0★ (20) | Mount Joy, 27 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | PosiGen Home Solar | 81 | 4.8★ (472) | Plymouth Meeting, 37 mi away | Sun | — |
| 8 | Bright State Energy | 80 | 5.0★ (13) | Allentown, 26 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Sky Solar Solutons, LLC | 79 | 5.0★ (10) | Collegeville, 26 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | G. Fedale Roofing and Siding | 79 | 4.8★ (214) | Blue Bell, 38 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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: 4.9★ from 556 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Willow Street, 31 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,332 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,332).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Holland, 19 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 276 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Allentown, 27 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 327 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pottstown, 16 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 954 Google reviews, 954 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Joy, 27 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plymouth Meeting, 37 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 472 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Allentown, 26 mi away
Ranked #8 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 Collegeville, 26 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blue Bell, 38 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 214 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Chester, 28 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Willow Street, 25 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 162 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Allentown, 35 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Emmaus, 26 mi away
Ranked #14 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 King of Prussia, 32 mi away
Ranked #15 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 Norristown, 35 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 63 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Allentown, 30 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Joy, 10 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster, 32 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Washington, 40 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hellertown, 36 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Reading
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 Norristown, 31 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.0★ 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 Lancaster, 27 mi away
Ranked #24 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 West Chester, 38 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 102 Google reviews, 102 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #45, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | True Solar | 72 | 5.0★ (3) | 30 mi |
| 27 | Advanced Solar Ideas | 71 | 5.0★ (6) | 23 mi |
| 28 | Pinnacle Exteriors | 71 | 4.4★ (501) | 29 mi |
| 29 | Superior Solar Design | 71 | 5.0★ (14) | 27 mi |
| 30 | Master's Home Solutions | 71 | 4.2★ (34) | 35 mi |
| 31 | SmartRoof - Roofing and Solar | 71 | 4.7★ (189) | 32 mi |
| 32 | Twilight Renewables | 71 | 5.0★ (7) | 27 mi |
| 33 | Lehigh Solar | 71 | 4.2★ (10) | 30 mi |
| 34 | ZBA Roofing & Solar | 70 | 4.2★ (9) | 31 mi |
| 35 | SunPower Builders | 70 | 4.1★ (15) | 35 mi |
| 36 | Advanced Electrical and Energy Corp | 68 | 4.8★ (16) | 35 mi |
| 37 | Coral Reef Partners, LLC | 68 | 4.0★ (4) | 38 mi |
| 38 | Klausmair Construction | 67 | 4.7★ (93) | 33 mi |
| 39 | Blue Bell Roofing, Siding and Windows | 66 | 4.8★ (6) | 39 mi |
| 40 | Komfort Keepers | 66 | 4.1★ (9) | 36 mi |
| 41 | KC Green Energy | 65 | 4.5★ (38) | 28 mi |
| 42 | Vaccaro Electric Co, Inc. | 65 | 5.0★ (7) | 22 mi |
| 43 | Le Blue Goose | 64 | 4.3★ (27) | 29 mi |
| 44 | Kautz Construction | 64 | 4.9★ (10) | 28 mi |
| 45 | 3C Drilling, LLC | 63 | 4.0★ (11) | 31 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Barun Corp | 5.0★ (2) | 38 mi |
| Buckeye Energy Services LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Ct Solar Leasing Llc | 5.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
| EnLight.Energy | 4.5★ (2) | In Reading |
| Four Leaf Energy, Inc. | 1.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| J and N Energy Enterprises | 1.0★ (1) | 37 mi |
| Master's Home Solutions | 1.0★ (1) | 34 mi |
| McDowell Roofing and Construction | 5.0★ (19) | In Reading |
| Montco Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 31 mi |
| Pagoda Electrical Inc | 2.8★ (6) | In Reading |
| Pro Max Fence Systems | 4.3★ (39) | In Reading |
| Quinn's Plumbing Heating Cooling | 4.3★ (25) | In Reading |
| Reading Solar Energy experts | In Reading | |
| Renu Building & Energy Solutions | 1.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Solar Buyers Club | In Reading | |
| Solar Reflections, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
| Solar Way Energy | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Solarflux Energy Technologies, Inc. | In Reading | |
| Somertyme LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Reading |
| Summit Energy | 1.0★ (1) | 32 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Pennsylvania with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $33,090 | $37,430 | $40,720 | 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) | October 2026 |
We scored 45 Reading 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 Reading 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 |