Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (69).
- 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–8:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–8:30 PM · Sun 10 AM–7 PM
7 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Thomaston: SolarBear Heating and Air LLC, CR Score 89/100; 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Most-reviewed: Darien's Electrical Contracting/DEC ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING, 15 Google reviews at 3.1★, the most of 7 ranked after SolarBear Heating and Air LLC; ranked #7.
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7 Thomaston solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 7 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SolarBear Heating and Air LLC | 89 | 5.0★ (69) | Thomaston | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Energy Blend Solutions | 79 | 5.0★ (3) | East Flatbush, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Simple Solar LLC | 76 | 4.5★ (8) | Peachtree Corners, 30 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Simply Energy | 74 | 5.0★ (4) | Chamblee, 35 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Jay's Maintenance & More | 69 | 5.0★ (10) | South Miami Heights, 33 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Independence Roofing and Solar, GA. | 64 | 5.0★ (4) | Smiths Station, 39 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Darien's Electrical Contracting/DEC ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING | 61 | 3.1★ (15) | Byron, 39 mi away | — | Most reviews |
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.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (69).
Based in East Flatbush, 24 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based in Peachtree Corners, 30 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based in Chamblee, 35 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in South Miami Heights, 33 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, 10 Google reviews.
Based in Smiths Station, 39 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based in Byron, 39 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.1★ from 15 Google reviews, 15 Google reviews.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Georgia 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 7 Thomaston 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 Thomaston 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 |